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North Middlesex public meetings in 2025

42 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 5:45 PM

Council Meeting

Council to set 2026 tax levy and fees

Council will consider and potentially adopt multiple by-laws setting 2026 rates, fees, and an interim tax levy. It will also discuss supporting a new organics collection program through Bluewater Recycling, receive updates on the Community Improvement Plan and stormwater management, and award two small CIP grants to local businesses.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)

Economic Development Advisory Committee meets December 4

The agenda is primarily procedural. The committee is scheduled to review the October 9, 2025 draft minutes and the EDAC Terms of Reference under By-Law No 003 of 2025.

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Parkhill Library Programming Room - Shared Services Centre
Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 5:45 PM

Council Meeting

Council considers expanding Ailsa Craig urban boundary for new subdivision

Council will hold public meetings on three planning applications, including a proposed expansion of the Ailsa Craig urban settlement area boundary by about 4.2 hectares for a residential subdivision. They will also consider drainage works and award three municipal drain contracts totaling over $600,000. Delegations from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and a bridge needs study are scheduled.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council to hold closed session for personal matters

The North Middlesex Council will meet on December 1, 2025, to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, in a closed session.

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Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Recreation Advisory Committee

Recreation Committee meets November 25 with COVID protocols

The Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on November 25, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers. The meeting agenda is currently in a draft stage and no specific items have been selected for the meeting.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to set 2026 water and wastewater rates, consider master plan

Council will review and potentially approve a by-law setting 2026 water and wastewater rates, effective January 1, 2026. Also on the agenda are updates on the Parkhill Stormwater Management Master Plan and the Parkhill Sewage Lagoon Dredging project completion. Council will consider purchasing a bronze land acknowledgement plaque for the Shared Services Centre, and approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves water/wastewater rate changes and zoning by-law amendment

Council will consider drainage work, a zoning by-law amendment at 216 Millcraig St., and departmental reports including a water and wastewater rate structure update. The meeting also includes committee reports.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee to review awards, recruitment, and salaries

The North Middlesex Fire Committee will meet to review final amended minutes from September, discuss awards and recognition, and review reports on recruitment for a District Chief and current salaries and wages.

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Shared Services Centre Municipal Boardroom
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Council Meeting

Council to approve $5,200 award to Winnie’s Roadhouse under the Housing Accelerator Fund

The North Middlesex Council will consider several items, including approval of the October 1 meeting minutes and appointments to Courts of Revision for multiple drainage projects. It will confirm assessment schedules for the Schepers, Walden‑Hord, Jansen‑McLean, and Pickering drains based on reports from R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. The council will also award Winnie’s Roadhouse $2,175 for a beautification project and $3,025 for a conversion, expansion and renovation project, and receive a public update on the Housing Accelerator Fund Community Improvement Plan.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)

Committee to discuss amendment to North Middlesex Community Improvement Plan

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to the North Middlesex Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural items. No other specific decisions or proposals are listed.

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Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre - Small Meeting Room
Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 5:50 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves drainage tender and minor variance at Maguire Road

Council will hear public input on a minor variance at 35730 Maguire Road and a zoning by-law amendment at 4622 Ausable Dr. The body also approved a drainage tender for the Grace Lewis Drain and received a report on a new municipal drain for Kenvalley Farms Ltd.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Recreation Advisory Committee

Committee will review and approve past recreation minutes

The North Middlesex Recreation Advisory Committee will open the meeting, collect disclosures of any pecuniary interests, and consider approval of the draft recreation minutes from November 19, 2025 and May 20, 2025. The meeting will also include review of a Tug‑o‑war proposal and a License Zone Expansion document before adjourning.

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Parkhill Community Centre
Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Council Meeting

No substantive items listed for September 17 Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific business items, motions, or discussion topics.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on internet/phone voting for 2026 election

Council will hold public meetings on four drainage projects (Walden-Hord, Schepers, Pickering, Jansen-McLean) and consider accepting engineer's reports. A bylaw to allow internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election is up for approval. Other items include a stop sign request at Queen and Church Streets in Ailsa Craig, a parks and recreation bylaw update, and a petition for drainage works on Robinson Drain.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider rezoning 117 Jameson St. and road needs study

North Middlesex Council will review several zoning applications and a road needs study. The body is also discussing the potential addition of an organics collection program through Bluewater Recycling Services.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)

EDAC meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on August 14, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and contains no listed items for discussion.

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Parkhill Library Programming Room - Shared Services Centre
Wed Aug 13, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council considers new stop signs and $110,320 roof replacement

North Middlesex Council will review several infrastructure projects, including traffic calming measures and waste management partnerships. The meeting includes a public session for minor variance and zoning applications.

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Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider Ailsa Craig Fire Station budget increase and contract award

The council will consider awarding contracts for infrastructure projects including a $199,700 fire station renovation in Ailsa Craig, a $450,735 water meter replacement, and a $110,000 curb and sidewalk program. Multiple drainage improvement reports and a cat control pilot agreement are also on the agenda. Several quarterly reports and a policy update on land sales to support affordable housing are scheduled.

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Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Thu Jun 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)

No substantive items on EDAC agenda

The agenda for the June 19, 2025, Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

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Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre - Small Meeting Room
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider $301,120 contract for VanMassenhoven Drain work

North Middlesex Council will review water and wastewater reports and consider several community improvement grants. The meeting includes a public hearing for a minor variance and a decision on a drainage contract.

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Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 5:45 PM

Council Meeting

Council to hold public hearings on zoning changes and minor variances

North Middlesex Council will hear public input on three property applications: two minor variances (110 Jameson St, 5242 Elginfield Rd) and one zoning bylaw amendment (187 Ailsa Craig Main St). Other business includes a drain assessment, purchase of a half-ton pickup truck, sole-sourcing a facility access control system, and a closed session on a cyber fraud incident.

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Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Thu May 29, 2025 · 6:00 PM

LSAC Meeting

Meeting agenda contains no actionable items

This LSAC meeting agenda for North Middlesex, Ontario on May 29, 2025 is only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed.

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Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre - Small Meeting Room
Wed May 21, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to decide minor variance for 5-unit development on Parkhill Main St

Council will hold a public hearing and decide on a minor variance application (MV-2-2025) to permit five residential dwelling units below grade, increased density, and reduced parking at 237-241 Parkhill Main Street. A separate hearing under the Development Charges Act will hear a complaint from Earl S. Ross Inc. Council will also consider adopting 2025 property tax rates, a funding application for the Mount Carmel Reservoir reconstruction, and a report that Huron Shores Area Transit Route 4 will be discontinued effective May 30.

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Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Wed May 7, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider $207,423 reservoir upgrade and minor variance for Parkhill Main St.

Council will decide on a minor variance application for 237-241 Parkhill Main Street, with a recommended deferral due to opposition, and another for 234 Ellen Street. A scope change for Mount Carmel Reservoir upgrades at $207,423 is up for approval. Other items include a new Manager of Human Resources/Health and Safety position and drainage petitions.

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Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)

Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

The agenda for this EDAC meeting is entirely procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

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Parkhill Library Programming Room - Shared Services Centre
Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider Union Street sewer assumption by-law and new grant programs

The North Middlesex Council meets to discuss and vote on multiple by-laws, including the assumption of sewer infrastructure on Union Street in Parkhill, and to consider a one-time grant stream for businesses for Canada Pride. The agenda also includes reports on the asset management plan, transfer station updates, and a proposed backwater valve grant program.

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Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Wed Apr 9, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on multiple land‑use consents and zoning amendments

The council will hear the Committee of Adjustment on three consent applications (B4‑2025 at 1632 Bornish Drive, B5‑2025 at 111 Craig Street, and B6‑2025 at 44 Wellington Street) and two zoning by‑law amendment applications (ZBA‑4‑2025 at 111 Craig Street and ZBA‑5‑2025 at 3722 Wardell Drive). It will also receive departmental reports on the municipal transfer station, the Queen Street Watermain Phase 1 project, and a change‑order for the watermain asphalt shoulder. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and reading of by‑laws.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Consent Application B5-2025 for 111 Craig Street

The Council granted Consent Application B4-2025 for 1632 Bornish Drive and Consent Application B5-2025 for 111 Craig Street, the latter with extensive conditions. Minutes from the March 19 and April 3 meetings were approved. The Committee of Adjustment adjourned to reconvene as a public meeting under the Planning Act.

Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Wed Apr 9, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Policy Committee

Committee to discuss new backwater valve and sump pump grant program

The Policy Committee will consider a proposed Backwater Valve Installation and Sump Pump Disconnection Grant Program, along with several policy updates including the Winter Operations Plan, Video Monitoring Policy (minor signage revision), Wastewater Servicing Allocation Policy, Mailbox Policy, and Violence and Harassment Policy.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

North Middlesex Council to review and finalize 2025 budget

Council will meet to review a draft budget presentation from the Treasurer. The body is expected to consider the 2025 Draft Budget for adoption as the Final Budget and direct staff to prepare the corresponding levy by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $705,000 fire engine purchase and adopts amended 2025 budget

The council approved the replacement fire engine for $705,000 and adopted the 2025 budget as amended. It also authorized payment of the Queen Street watermain debt using reserves and set a levy increase of 2.69%. A proposal to raise the overall rate to 3.69% with 1% to capital reserves was defeated.

Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 7:00 PM

LSAC Meeting

LSAC to discuss future school planning and review survey

This is a regular meeting of the Local Schools Advisory Committee. They will approve past minutes, receive trustee updates, and discuss upcoming delegation for future school planning with TVDSB, a smoke show event, and a committee survey. No major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund application for water/wastewater upgrades

Council will consider an application to the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund for improvements to the William Street Pumping Station and Ailsa Craig Wastewater Treatment Plant. They will also receive the Q4 2024 water and wastewater report from OCWA, and decide on drainage works petitions for Kenvalley Farms, Scott Drain, and Conlin-Vogels Drain. A Canada Day event update includes a proposed $9,175.60 fireworks display from K&H Fireworks.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to apply for Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund for water upgrades

The council received and accepted several reports for information, including drainage petitions and a water‑wastewater report. It directed staff to submit an application to the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund for improvements to the William Street Pumping Station and Ailsa Craig Wastewater Treatment Plant. The council also approved a $9,175.60 fireworks purchase for Canada Day and scheduled a budget deliberation meeting for April 3, 2025.

Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Budget Committee

No substantive items listed for Budget Committee meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or budget items are listed.

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Parkhill Fire Station - Meeting Room
Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Special council meeting with no substantive items listed

The agenda for this Special Council Meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are mentioned.

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Shared Services Centre Municipal Boardroom
Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to enact new Fence By-law and approve land purchase for $1 on Prince William Street

Council will hold public hearings on zoning amendments for 10040 Petty Street and 3511 Elginfield Road, both deferred pending registered plans, and consider a minor variance application at 237–241 Parkhill Main Street, also deferred. Council will vote on a new Fence By-law, authorize a land purchase for $1 on Prince William Street, and read other by-laws including a directed fund for community facilities. Staff reports include the annual water report, grant applications for a bluegrass festival, a trails project, and a fire department thermal camera, plus a by-law enforcement update.

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Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

No substantive items listed for Special Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on $100K lagoon dredging extension

Council will consider a $100,000 contract extension for the Parkhill Sewage Lagoon Dredging project, raising total cost to $2,061,635.67. Also up for decision: awarding a road needs study ($64,940) and OSIM inspections ($26,500) to B.M Ross and Associates, and approving 14 by-laws including the 2025 User Fees and Charges By-law. A presentation on the Community Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan will be received for information.

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Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Recreation Advisory Committee

Recreation Advisory Committee to discuss community centre and 2025 capital items

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to review facility usage and finance reports from 2024. The body will also discuss updates regarding the community centre construction and approved 2025 capital items.

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Thu Feb 13, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)

EDAC holds meeting with no agenda items listed

The Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on February 13, 2025, contains no agenda items, attachments, or voting results in the provided record.

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Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre - Small Meeting Room
Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to approve $69,750 in community development fund grants and in-kind rentals

Council will consider awarding a $66,573.60 drainage contract, approving community development fund grants totaling $69,750 plus $18,869 in-kind, and renewing mosquito abatement for $50,902. Several planning applications (consents, minor variance, zoning amendment) will be voted on. User fees and charges updates are also proposed for future adoption.

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Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Wed Jan 22, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to renew service agreement with Entegrus Powerlines Inc.

Council will consider renewing a services agreement with Entegrus Powerlines Inc. and receive a report on 2025 development charges. Other items include a part lot control exemption for 205 and 207 Eagle Street, updates to committee terms of reference, and approval of an inclement weather policy. Several by-laws are scheduled for final reading.

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Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)
Wed Jan 8, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Policy Committee

No substantive items listed for Policy Committee meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

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Wed Jan 8, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on $799,720 asphalt program and $80,000 childcare renovation

Council will consider pre-approving the Asphalt Program 2025 for $799,720, including Sylvan Road Reconstruction and approach extensions on Nairn Road and Parkhill Drive. They will also decide on hiring K&L Construction for the Parkhill Community Centre childcare renovation at $80,000. Several by-laws are set for final reading, including a borrowing by-law and an interim tax levy by-law.

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Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)