North Middlesex public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

North Middlesex Council is meeting to decide on several operational items, including setting 2023 user fees and charges, approving agreements for animal control services and two drainage improvement projects, and endorsing a radar speed sign program. Council will also consider correspondence on a temporary rezoning request, VIA Rail support, and Bill 23, and will enter a closed session to discuss a potential land disposition.

• Set 2023 user fees and charges
• Approve drainage projects for Hutchinson-Eagleson Drain and Rock Municipal Drains, appointing R. Dobbin Engineering Inc.
• Authorize animal control/pound keeper agreement with Cosy Country Kennel
• Endorse radar speed sign implementation approach
• Consider temporary rezoning request for 174 John Street (5th wheel trailer)

Council Meeting

This is a regular meeting of North Middlesex Council with a mix of routine approvals and notable items. Council will vote on by-laws authorizing a lease agreement with the Friends of Parkhill Carnegie Library and a confirming by-law. They will also receive reports on the 2022 municipal election accessibility, third-quarter building activity, and accounts payable, plus numerous items of correspondence, including several related to Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act). The meeting will move into closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations (CAO search).

• By-law 069 of 2022 to authorize agreement with Friends of Parkhill Carnegie Library
• By-law 110 of 2022 (confirming by-law)
• Report on 2022 municipal election accessibility
• Third quarter 2022 building activity summary
• Correspondence on Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) from multiple municipalities

Council Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of the newly elected North Middlesex Council, including the declaration of office for the mayor, deputy mayor, and councillors. Council will also consider routine items such as approving previous minutes, the 2023 meeting schedule, administrative closures, and accounts payable, as well as pass by-laws appointing an interim CAO and committee members.

• Declaration of office for Mayor Brian Ropp, Deputy Mayor Paul Hodgins, and councillors for Wards 1-5
• By-law 106 of 2022 to appoint an Interim CAO
• By-law 107 of 2022 to appoint the Committee of Adjustment
• By-law 108 of 2022 to establish and appoint members to various committees
• Approval of 2023 meeting schedule and administrative closure schedule

Recreation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the North Middlesex Recreation Advisory Committee meeting on November 22, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Council Meeting

The Council will review snow removal service contracts for several community facilities. They will also consider a petition to appoint an engineer for the Lockhart Extension Municipal Drains project.

• Snow removal contract awards for North Middlesex Arena, Fitness Centre, Community Centre, West Williams Community Hall, Parkhill Medical Centre, Ailsa Craig Library, and Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre
• Appointment of R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. as Engineer for Lockhart Extension Municipal Drains
• Public meeting for severance application B14-2022 at 35924 Corbett Road
• Public meeting for planning application ZBA 12-2022 at 91 West Park Drive
• Third reading of By-laws 090, 017b, 043, and 105 of 2022

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of North Middlesex Council. The main business is reading By-laws 103 and 104, which repeal the 2019 by-law appointing the Chief Administrative Officer and confirm council proceedings. The meeting will also move into a closed session under the Municipal Act for labour relations or employee negotiations, then return to open meeting to consider any recommendations.

• By-law 103 of 2022: Repeal By-law 080 of 2019 Appoint Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
• By-law 104 of 2022: Confirming By-law
• Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act for labour relations or employee negotiations

Council Meeting

North Middlesex Council is meeting to receive departmental reports, approve accounts payable, and consider several correspondence items. Key actions include approving a hall use agreement with the Victorian Order of Nurses and receiving an update on the Parkhill Firehall/EMS Hall project. Council will also read by-laws, including one authorizing the VON agreement, and may move into closed session for litigation and labour relations matters.

• Approve hall use agreement with Victorian Order of Nurses (By-law 101 of 2022)
• Receive update on Parkhill Firehall/EMS Hall project
• Receive accounts payable report for October 19, 2022
• Consider correspondence on Westwood Meadows subdivision (39TNM2201)
• Review deferred items: surplus properties and vaccination policies

Council Meeting

North Middlesex Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings for two Committee of Adjustment applications (B12-2022 at 33926 Grand Bend Road and B13-2022 at 620 Parkhill Drive). Council will also consider adopting an Electronic Monitoring Policy, approving 2023 Transfer Station hours, declaring a 2010 International plow truck surplus for auction, and authorizing banner arm materials purchase. Several correspondence items and committee reports are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing for application B12-2022 at 33926 Grand Bend Road
• Public hearing for application B13-2022 at 620 Parkhill Drive
• Adoption of Electronic Monitoring Policy
• Approval of 2023 Transfer Station operating hours
• Declare 2010 International plow truck surplus and sell on GovDeals

Council Meeting

Council will consider several reports and by-laws, including authorizing a fire prevention services agreement with the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, appointing an engineer for a new municipal drain, and receiving updates on the Conservation Authorities Act. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and various committee and correspondence items.

• By-law 098 of 2022 to authorize fire prevention and safety services agreement with Municipality of Middlesex Centre
• Petition received to appoint R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. as engineer for new municipal drain
• Report on changes to Conservation Authorities Act (information only)
• Accounts payable report for September 21, 2022
• Correspondence opposing Strong Mayors Building Homes Act and on federal boundary redistribution

Council Meeting

North Middlesex Council is holding a regular meeting with two public hearings on zoning applications: a temporary use at 3900 Elginfield Road (Parkhill Meats) and a zoning amendment at 34903 Lieury Road. Council will also consider several by-laws, including a new Animal Control By-law, a Cemetery By-law, and a by-law enforcement contract with Tenet Security Group. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, accounts payable, and committee reports, plus a closed session for labour relations.

• Public hearing on ZBA 10-2022 temporary use at 3900 Elginfield Road (Parkhill Meats)
• Public hearing on ZBA 11-2022 condition of consent at 34903 Lieury Road
• New Animal Control By-law (first and second reading)
• By-law enforcement contract with Tenet Security Group for six months (Sept 7, 2022 to Feb 7, 2023)
• By-laws authorizing agreements with CUPE Local 4448, North Frontenac Telephone, Bre-Ex Construction, and Dielco Electrical

Recreation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the North Middlesex Recreation Advisory Committee meeting on August 23, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

North Middlesex Council will consider awarding an $8,028,987.68 contract for the Parkhill Main Street reconstruction to Bre-Ex Construction Inc., plus $511,836 for CIMA+ engineering services. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a minor variance at 32661 Pete Sebe Road, acceptance of the 2021 audited financial statements, and several reports and by-laws.

• Tender award for Parkhill Main Street reconstruction: $8,028,987.68 to Bre-Ex Construction Inc., $511,836 to CIMA+ Engineering
• Public meeting for minor variance application MV 8-2022 at 32661 Pete Sebe Road
• Accept 2021 Financial Statements and audit documents
• Consider Ailsa Craig Dog Park pilot project and arena naming rights tender
• By-laws for zoning amendments at 35019 Lieury Rd and 1841 Elliot, and ICIP Green Stream agreement

Council Meeting

The Council will review several Committee of Adjustment applications and drainage assessments. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on awarding contracts for the Henderson Drain and Ailsa Craig SCADA projects.

• Award of Henderson Drain 2022 tender to C. Robert Robinson Contracting Ltd. for $124,266.00
• Award of Ailsa Craig SCADA contract to Dielco Electric Limited for $190,000.00
• Committee of Adjustment application B10-2022 at 191 Catherine Street
• Committee of Adjustment application B11-2022 at 225 Roskeen
• Committee of Adjustment application MV 5-2022 at 177 Broadway

LSAC Meeting

This is a routine Local Schools Advisory Committee meeting with standard agenda items: call to order, roll call, disclosure of interests, approval of past minutes, trustee update, new business, next meeting, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from March 17, 2022

Council Meeting

Council will consider a debt repayment agreement with the Lake Huron & Elgin Area Water Supply Systems for $1,639,330.67, approve the 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan, and pass 18 by-laws including appointments and agreements. Several correspondence items and a closed session on CUPE negotiations are also on the agenda.

• Debt repayment agreement with LEWSS for $1,639,330.67 over 10 years
• 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan approval
• Transfer $2,500 from Canada Day Reserve for fireworks
• By-laws 058-075 including appointments, agreements with YMCA and local groups, and a severance agreement
• Closed meeting for labour relations (CUPE negotiation)

Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only system-generated text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual meeting content.

Recreation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the North Middlesex Recreation Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-05-24 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Council Meeting

The provided document contains only procedural software interface elements and no meeting content. There are no specific topics, discussions, or decisions listed for this Council Meeting.

Council Meeting

Council will consider awarding construction tenders for the Dixon Drain and Vandaele-McEwen Municipal Drain, and receive a petition for the Stebbins Drainage Works. They will also review 2022 municipal election procedures and pass several drainage-related by-laws.

• Award Dixon Drain A, B, C tender to VanBree Drainage & Bulldozing Ltd. for $364,830.67
• Award Vandaele-McEwen Municipal Drain 2022 tender to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $596,920.24
• Receive petition and appoint R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. for Stebbins Drainage Works
• Adopt 2022 Municipal Election Procedures and Forms
• Read by-laws 046-053 of 2022, including drainage assessment amendments

Council Meeting

North Middlesex Council is holding a regular meeting with a Court of Revision for the Vandaele-McEwen Municipal Drain, followed by a Committee of Adjustment public meeting to consider four planning applications. Council will also vote on awarding a Recreation Master Plan contract, receive departmental reports, and consider several by-laws. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes, accounts payable, and committee updates.

• Court of Revision to confirm assessment schedule for Vandaele-McEwen Municipal Drain (Dietrich Engineering report dated March 7, 2022)
• Public hearings for applications B8-2022 & ZBA 7-2022 (35622 Hutchinson Road), B9-2022 (175 Broadway Street), MV-2-2022 (164 Catherine Street), MV-3-2022 (2095 Mount Carmel Road)
• Award Recreation Master Plan to Monteith Brown for $62,512.50 + HST
• By-law 021 of 2022 for Dixon Drain A, B & C construction (third reading)
• By-law 043 of 2022 for zoning at 35622 Hutchinson Road (first and second reading if approved)

Council Meeting

North Middlesex Council meets to consider several by-laws, including a new development charges by-law, and to decide on abandoning parts of municipal drains. The meeting opens with a Court of Revision for the Dixon Drain assessments and includes reports on water systems and a request from the Parkhill Legion.

• Court of Revision to confirm Dixon Drain A, B & C assessment schedule from Feb 17, 2022 engineering report
• Draft Development Charges By-law to be chosen (becoming By-law 41 of 2022)
• By-laws 036-042 of 2022 for first, second, and third reading, including Burley and Stokes drain abandonments and Merritt subdivision agreement
• Request for support from Parkhill Legion and request from 1st Ailsa Craig Scouts
• Review of COVID-19 vaccination policies for administration and council

Council Meeting

North Middlesex Council is holding a regular meeting with public meetings on development charges, two zoning by-law amendments, and a Committee of Adjustment. Council will also consider endorsing the Ausable Bluffs subdivision plan, a drainage project, and several routine reports and by-laws.

• Public meeting on development charges with by-law passage scheduled for April 20, 2022
• ZBA-05-2022: temporary use zoning at 27650 New Ontario Rd (applicant 1050029 Ontario Inc)
• ZBA-06-2022: temporary use zoning at 3722 Wardell Dr (applicant Marlene Prangley)
• Ausable Bluffs subdivision (39T-NM-2101) recommendation to endorse and forward to County of Middlesex
• Vandaele-McEwen Drain: adopt engineer's report and schedule Court of Revision for May 4

LSAC Meeting

The Local Schools Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the draft minutes from October 21, 2021, receive a trustee update, and discuss any new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of October 21, 2021 draft minutes
• Trustee update
• Next meeting scheduled for June 16, 2022

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting on the Dixon Drain A, B, and C project, consider accepting the engineer's report, and schedule a Court of Revision. They will also vote on several municipal drain abandonments, approve building and planning user fees, and decide on a lawnmower purchase. Other items include community development fund allocations, ice rink operations, and accounts payable.

• Public meeting and decision on Dixon Drain A, B, C construction (By-law 021-2022)
• Abandonment of Burley Drains 2018 Drain E, Stokes Drain, Canada Company Drain South, Branch A, and Concession 28 Drainage Works
• Purchase of front mount hydraulic 10' deck for trackless at $18,800 plus HST
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $565,359.15
• Establishment of Schedule C Building and Schedule J Planning user fees

Council Meeting

North Middlesex Council will hold public meetings to consider four consent applications under the Planning Act, with recommendations to grant three and defer one. They will also review a building permit fee study and consider adopting new fees for building and planning services. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and by-laws.

• Public hearing for consent application B02/2022 and zoning amendment at 153+159 Ann St.
• Public hearing for consent application B05/2022 and zoning amendment at 35541 Brinsley Rd.
• Public hearing for consent application B4-2022 at 225 Roskeen St.
• Public hearing for consent application B03-2022 at 34751 Brinsley Rd. (recommended deferral).
• Building permit fee review presentation and proposed fee schedule adoption.

Council approved consent applications for properties at 153+159 Ann St., 35541 Brinsley Rd., and 225 Roskeen St., each with conditions, and deferred a consent at 34751 Brinsley Rd. for further environmental review. Council also deferred a decision on building and planning user fees for two weeks, and directed staff on design choices for the Parkhill Main St. and Ailsa Craig Queen/Petty St. rehabilitation projects, including adding a pedestrian crosswalk and new planters/trees. Accounts payable of $629,583.29 were approved.

• Granted consent B2-2022 at 153+159 Ann St. (carried)
• Granted consent B5-2022 at 35541 Brinsley Rd. (carried)
• Granted consent B4-2022 at 225 Roskeen St. with added Bell Canada easement condition (carried)
• Deferred consent B3-2022 at 34751 Brinsley Rd. for ABCA environmental review (carried)
• Deferred building/planning user fee review for two weeks (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $629,583.29 (carried)
• Directed staff on Parkhill Main St. design: no landscape change order, keep concrete sidewalks, add pedestrian crosswalk near Leonard St., keep current parking and lighting (carried)
• Directed staff on Queen/Petty St. design: add planters/trees, keep current streetscaping/parking/lighting, investigate enhanced intersection at Petty St./Elginfield Rd. (carried)

Recreation Advisory Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Recreation Advisory Committee meeting on February 22, 2022. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, disclosure of pecuniary interest, and adoption of the agenda. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Meeting at Parkhill Community Centre, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Council Meeting

North Middlesex Council is meeting to consider several administrative and operational items, including the abandonment of two municipal drains, updates to the cemetery by-law, and the approval of accounts payable totaling $496,146.09. The agenda also includes the first and second reading of four by-laws, a retirement notice, and updates from various committees.

• Abandonment of Canada Company Drain South (1975) and Concession 28 Drainage Works (1966)
• Cemetery By-law 015 of 2022 to establish rules and regulations
• By-law 014 of 2022 delegating authority to CAO during election period
• Accounts payable approval of $496,146.09
• Retirement notice of Clerk Jackie Tiedeman effective June 30, 2022

Council approved the final design for the Ailsa Craig Elevated Water Tank, selecting option 4 (all white tank with North Middlesex logo and green lettering). Council also directed staff to proceed with abandoning two municipal drains, accepted the clerk's retirement notice, and passed several by-laws, including one delegating authority to the CAO during the lame duck period.

• Approved option 4 for the Ailsa Craig Elevated Water Tank design (all white, North Middlesex logo, green lettering).
• Directed staff to proceed with abandonment of the Canada Company Drain South and Concession 28 Drainage Works.
• Accepted the retirement notice of Clerk Jackie Tiedeman, effective June 30, 2022.
• Passed By-laws 014-017 of 2022, including delegation of authority, cemetery rules, community development fund policy, and confirming by-law.
• Approved accounts payable totaling $496,146.09 for January 28 to February 11, 2022.
• Approved minutes of the February 2, 2022 regular council meeting.

Council Meeting

This is a special budget meeting where Council will review and deliberate the draft 2022 municipal budget, presented in an attached PDF. The agenda includes only the budget presentation, a disclosure of pecuniary interests, and adjournment, with no other business items listed.

• Presentation of draft 2022 municipal budget
• 2022 Budget Deliberation Feb 10th.pdf attachment

Council Meeting

This is a special budget meeting where Council will receive a presentation of the draft 2022 municipal budget and begin deliberations. The agenda includes only the budget presentation and adjournment, with no other business items listed.

• Presentation of draft 2022 municipal budget
• Budget deliberation discussion

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several departmental reports including the 2021 Asset Management Plan and various service tenders. Discussions include a proposal for water meter installation in Parkhill, Nairn, and Ailsa Craig, as well as awarding contracts for gravel, salt brine, and calcium chloride.

• Award of 2022 Gravel Tender to McCann Redi-Mix Inc. for $1,428,000
• Award of 2022 Salt Brine tender to 552976 Ontario Limited c/o Cliff Holland for $170,856
• Award of 2022 Calcium Chloride Tender to 552976 Ontario Limited c/o Cliff Holland for $150,922.80
• Proposal for Metercor water meter installation and maintenance in Parkhill, Nairn & Ailsa Craig
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $560,903.42

Council awarded the 2022 gravel tender to McCann Redi-Mix Inc. for 75,000 tonnes at $1,428,000, and the salt brine and calcium chloride tenders to 552976 Ontario Limited c/o Cliff Holland for $170,856 and $150,922.80 respectively. A motion to defer the water meter installation report to the February budget meetings was defeated, and a subsequent motion to defer until all facts and figures are received was carried. Council also approved the 2021 Asset Management Plan, with financial strategies to be considered in the budget process, and approved accounts payable of $560,903.42.

• Awarded 2022 gravel tender to McCann Redi-Mix Inc. for 75,000 tonnes at $1,428,000
• Awarded 2022 salt brine tender to 552976 Ontario Limited c/o Cliff Holland for $170,856
• Awarded 2022 calcium chloride tender to 552976 Ontario Limited c/o Cliff Holland for $150,922.80
• Defeated motion to defer water meter report to Feb 9-10 budget meetings
• Carried motion to defer water meter report until all facts and figures received
• Approved 2021 Asset Management Plan with financial strategies to be considered in budget
• Approved accounts payable of $560,903.42
• Supported Adjala-Tosorontio motion for bridge/culvert funding

Council Meeting

This regular meeting includes public hearings on two zoning by-law amendments, several consent and minor variance applications, and a committee of adjustment. Council will also receive presentations on water/wastewater rates and the 2022 draft budget, and vote on approving accounts payable of $1,596,400.52.

• Public hearing for ZBA-01-2022 at 35878 Cedar Swamp Rd. to rezone from General Agricultural to Agricultural Small Holding Exception (AG1-32) and General Agricultural Exception (A1-93)
• Public hearing for Temporary Use ZBA-02-22 at 4378 McGillivray Dr. to permit a kennel for three years
• Committee of Adjustment to consider consent application B1-2022 at 2056 Elliot Dr. and minor variance MV-1-2022 at 33701 Neil Rd. for a reduced front yard setback
• 2022 Proposed Budget presentation from Treasurer
• Approval of accounts payable from December 9, 2021 to January 13, 2022 in the amount of $1,596,400.52

Council approved several land-use applications, including a zoning by-law amendment for a severed lot at 35878 Cedar Swamp Rd., a temporary use zoning for a kennel at 4378 McGillivray Dr., a consent application at 2056 Elliot Dr., and a minor variance at 33701 Neil Rd. They also approved accounts payable of $1,596,400.52 and passed several by-laws, including interim tax levy and user fees. The meeting included presentations on water/wastewater rates and the 2022 budget, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved ZBA-01-2022 rezoning at 35878 Cedar Swamp Rd (carried)
• Approved temporary use zoning ZBA-02-22 for kennel at 4378 McGillivray Dr (carried)
• Approved removal of condition #5 from Consent B13-2021 at 34903 Lieury Rd (carried)
• Granted Consent B1-2022 at 2056 Elliot Dr (carried)
• Granted Minor Variance MV-1-2022 at 33701 Neil Rd (carried)
• Approved user fees and charges report (carried)
• Appointed R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. as engineer for Cameron Drain and Kellestine Drain No. 2 (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,596,400.52 (carried)