Oxford County public meetings in 2021

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to discuss a motion that would dissolve the library board and deliver library services directly through Oxford County, with branch-specific committees for resident input. The board will also hear a governance presentation from the Ontario Library Service and review a 2021 governance review briefing note.

• Motion by Councillor Ryan to dissolve Oxford County Library and deliver service as a county service with branch committees
• Governance discussion with Brandon Fratarcangeli and Steven Kraus of Ontario Library Service
• Library Board Governance Review 2021 briefing note
• Adoption of November 15, 2021 board minutes

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to adopt the 2022 business plans and budget, including a proposed general levy and special levies for library and police services. Council will also vote on several budget amendments, including a motion to add $1.5 million for housing. Additionally, they will hold a public meeting and vote on an official plan amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 18 residential units in Ingersoll, and consider a borrowing by-law for 2022.

• 2022 budget adoption with special levies: $4,061,003 for Library, $51,541 for Woodstock Police Services Grant
• Motion to increase housing budget by $1.5 million (50% taxation, 50% reserves/land sale)
• Public hearing and decision on OP 21-02-6 / SB 21-01-6: Erie Thames Powerlines subdivision, Ingersoll (8 single detached + 10 semi-detached units)
• Borrowing By-law 6396-2021 to authorize 2022 current expenditures
• Election of Deputy Warden for 2022 term

Council adopted the 2022 Business Plans and Budget with a general purpose levy of $65,967,505 (net of Council portion), plus special levies for library and police services. The budget includes $294,500 in grants, with the North Oxford Intercommunity Bus Transit grant conditional on the system becoming operational. Council also approved a $1.5 million housing initiative, funded 50% from landfill reserves and 50% from reserves/land sales, and approved an Official Plan amendment and subdivision for 17 dwelling units in Ingersoll.

• Adopted 2022 budget with $65,967,505 general levy (carried)
• Approved $1.5M housing initiative, funded from landfill reserves and reserves/land sales (6-4)
• Approved OP amendment and subdivision for 17 units in Ingersoll (carried)
• Approved $294,500 in grants, including $22,500 bus transit conditional on operation (carried)
• Adopted Council budget of $585,063 (carried)
• Approved borrowing by-law for 2022 (carried)
• Elected Sandra Talbot as Deputy Warden for 2022 (carried)
• Adopted by-laws 6396-2021 to 6399-2021 (carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to receive the 2022 Business Plans and Budgets presentation and refer it to budget deliberations. Council will also consider correspondence about the Long Point Region Conservation Authority's draft 2022 budget. A notice of motion proposes adding specific grants totaling $294,500 to the 2022 budget, to be debated at a later budget meeting.

• 2022 Business Plans and Budgets presentation received and referred to budget deliberations
• Notice of Motion proposes grants: Oxford Creative Connections $60,000, Social Planning Council Oxford $65,000, North Oxford Inter-community Bus Transit $22,500, Oxford County Youth Initiatives $15,000, Agricultural Award of Excellence $2,000, Economic Development (Oxford Connection) $50,000, Economic Development (Physician Recruitment) $30,000, Small Business Centre $50,000
• Correspondence from Long Point Region Conservation Authority regarding 2022 draft budget received and referred to budget deliberations
• By-law No. 6387-2021 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting

Council received the 2022 Business Plans and Budgets presentation and referred it to 2022 Budget and Business Plan Deliberations. Correspondence from the Long Point Region Conservation Authority regarding its 2022 draft budget was also received and referred to budget deliberations. A notice of motion was given for potential 2022 grants totaling $294,500. The meeting was procedural, with no final budget decisions made.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Resolution No. 1)
• Adopted the minutes of the November 17, 2021 special budget meeting (Resolution No. 2)
• Received the 2022 Business Plans and Budgets presentation and referred it to budget deliberations (Resolution No. 3)
• Received LPRCA correspondence on its 2022 draft budget and referred it to budget deliberations (Resolution No. 4)
• Gave first, second, and final reading to By-law No. 6387-2021 confirming council actions (Resolutions No. 5 and 6)
• Noted a notice of motion for 2022 grants to be debated at the December 8, 2021 budget meeting

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several reports and motions, including approving debenture borrowings totaling about $2.9 million for capital works in Woodstock, Tillsonburg, and Norwich, and a motion to prioritize a 24/7 shelter in Woodstock. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, receiving correspondence, and a closed session on a land acquisition.

• Debenture by-laws: $600,000 (10-yr) and $775,000 (20-yr) for Woodstock; $298,267 (5-yr), $231,427 (10-yr), $38,397 (15-yr), $182,426 (20-yr) for Tillsonburg; $800,000 (20-yr) for Norwich
• Motion by Councillor Tait to prioritize securing property for a 24/7 shelter in Woodstock and report on costs and peer street outreach
• Motion by Councillor Ryan to change Procedural Bylaw to require cameras on and show-of-hands voting for virtual attendance
• Draft plan approval and exemption for a condominium by 2412374 Ontario Ltd in Tillsonburg (File CD 21-02-7)
• Closed session to discuss Report PW (CS) 2021-38 on proposed land acquisition

Oxford County Council passed a motion to prioritize securing property for a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week shelter in Woodstock, with staff directed to report on costs, funding, and timeline, and to explore expanding Peer Street Outreach services. Council also approved draft plan approval and exemption for a condominium in Tillsonburg, and authorized several debenture borrowings for Woodstock, Tillsonburg, and Norwich. Additionally, the Procedural Bylaw was changed to require cameras on during virtual attendance and voting by show of hands, with failure to show a hand counted as a negative vote.

• Approved draft plan of condominium and exemption for 2412374 Ontario Ltd in Tillsonburg (Report CP 2021-387).
• Received as information updates on net metering regulation, homelessness prevention, 3rd quarter budget, and 2022 tax analysis.
• Authorized debenture borrowings: $600,000 and $775,000 for Woodstock, $298,267, $231,427, $38,397, and $182,426 for Tillsonburg, and $800,000 for Norwich.
• Passed motion to prioritize securing property for a 24/7 shelter in Woodstock and report back on costs, funding, and timeline.
• Passed motion to change Procedural Bylaw to require cameras on for virtual attendance and voting by show of hands, with failure to show hand as a negative vote.
• Adopted recommendations from closed session report PW (CS) 2021-38 regarding land acquisition or disposition.
• Enacted by-laws 6388-2021 to 6395-2021, including debenture authorizations and a confirming by-law.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to receive a presentation on the 2022 Business Plans and Budgets, including the bus plan, and to refer it to budget deliberations. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, a confirming by-law, and a closed session. Several budget-related reports were previously received for discussion on November 10, 2021.

• Presentation: 2022 Business Plans and Budgets, including Bus Plan Budget
• Report CS 2021-46: 2022 Business Plans and Budget
• Report CS 2021-48: 2022 Oxford County Library Business Plan and Budget
• Report CS 2021-49: 2022 Court Security Grant Levy
• By-law No. 6386-2021: Confirming all actions and proceedings

Oxford County Council held a special budget meeting on November 17, 2021, receiving the 2022 Business Plans and Budgets presentation and referring it to the 2022 Budget and Business Plan Deliberations. Staff presented high-level budget overviews and departmental plans for Public Works, Human Services, and Woodingford Lodge. Council also passed a by-law confirming all actions of the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda (Resolution No. 1).
• Received the 2022 Business Plans and Budgets presentation and referred it to 2022 Budget and Business Plan Deliberations (Resolution No. 2).
• Gave By-law No. 6386-2021 (confirming actions of the meeting) first and second reading (Resolution No. 3).
• Gave By-law No. 6386-2021 third and final reading (Resolution No. 4).

Library Board - Oxford County

The Library Board is reviewing several organizational policies and administrative reports. Key items include the adoption of new local history and community information policies, as well as setting the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Adoption of revised Local History Policy
• Adoption of revised Community Information Policy
• Approval of CEO Performance Appraisal Goals and Objectives
• Adoption of the 2022 Library Board meeting schedule
• Acceptance of statistics for the ten months ending October 31, 2021

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is holding a public meeting and considering four planning applications for residential subdivisions and official plan amendments in Tillsonburg and Woodstock, including a 49-lot subdivision by George & Clara Ambrus, a 16-block subdivision by Lindprop Corp., a 65-lot subdivision by 2407774 Ontario Limited, and a 5-unit townhouse proposal by the City of Woodstock. The council will also vote on funding for an 18-unit affordable housing project in Tillsonburg, the 2022 insurance program, and several other reports.

• Public hearing and vote on OP 21-11-7/SB 21-06-7 (Ambrus): 49 single-detached lots, commercial block, stormwater block in Tillsonburg
• Public hearing and vote on SB 21-07-7 (Lindprop Corp.): 16 residential blocks, 3 stormwater blocks, parkland, 6 streets in Tillsonburg
• Public hearing and vote on OP 20-09-7/SB 20-02-7 (2407774 Ontario Ltd.): 65 lots, 24 townhouse units in Tillsonburg
• Public hearing and vote on OP 21-01-8 (City of Woodstock): redesignation to medium density for 5 townhouse units
• Proposed $1,642,600 SSRF and $122,100 COCHI funding for 18 affordable housing units at 31 Victoria Street, Tillsonburg

Oxford County Council approved four residential development applications, including official plan amendments and draft plans of subdivision, for properties in Tillsonburg and Woodstock. The council also authorized funding for an 18-unit affordable housing project in Tillsonburg and approved the 2022 insurance program. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 49 single-detached lots in Tillsonburg (OP 21-11-7; SB 21-06-7)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision for a 16-block residential development in Tillsonburg (SB 21-07-7)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 65 single-detached dwellings and 24 townhouse units in Tillsonburg (OP 20-09-7; SB 20-02-7)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment for 5 townhouse units in Woodstock (OP 21-01-8)
• Authorized up to $1,642,600 from SSRF Phase 4 and $122,100 from COCHI Year 3 for 18 affordable housing units at 31 Victoria Street, Tillsonburg
• Approved 2022 Insurance Program with Intact Public Entities at base premium of $1,834,459 plus taxes
• Approved 2022 preliminary budget information package for discussion
• Referred 2022 Oxford County Library budget (levy of $4,060,372) to budget deliberations

Council Meeting - Oxford County

This is the agenda for the Oxford County Council meeting on November 9, 2021. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, disclosures of interest, public meetings, delegations, department reports, and by-laws, but no specific items, reports, or decisions are detailed in the provided text.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council approved an interim additional levy of $2,219,015 from Southwestern Public Health for COVID-19 cash flow, funded from the General Reserve, with a request for reimbursement from the Ministry of Health. Council also approved the 2022 Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan, initiated Phase 1 of the Official Plan Review focusing on agricultural policies, and directed staff to develop a local response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. A $45,500 internal loan for the Mount Elgin Wastewater System was authorized via by-law.

• Approved $2,219,015 interim COVID-19 levy from General Reserve (carried)
• Approved 2022 Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan (carried)
• Initiated Phase 1 Official Plan Review - agricultural policies (carried)
• Directed staff to develop local response to TRC Calls to Action (carried)
• Authorized $45,500 internal loan for Mount Elgin Wastewater System (carried)
• Received 2022 grant requests from Social Planning Council Oxford ($65,000), Oxford Creative Connections ($60,000), Community Futures Oxford ($100,000/yr), Future Oxford ($77,000) for budget deliberations
• Required proof of vaccination for in-person council meeting attendance (discussion, no formal vote)
• Adopted by-laws 6378-2021 to 6380-2021 (carried)

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to review and recommend the 2022 Library Business Plan and budget for County Council approval, with the levy amount left blank. The board will also consider formally adopting Oxford County's COVID-19 Workplace Vaccination Policy, along with routine items like statistics, financials, and the Librarian's Report.

• Recommendation to approve 2022 Library Business Plan and budget (levy amount blank)
• Formal adoption of Oxford County's COVID-19 Workplace Vaccination Policy
• Acceptance of statistics for nine months ending September 30, 2021
• Acceptance of September 2021 financial update
• Receive Librarian's Report No. 2021-21 for information

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council approved an Official Plan amendment and draft subdivision for up to 56 townhouse units at the former Maple Leaf Foods site in Thamesford, re-designating the land from Industrial to Medium Density Residential. Council also initiated a review of the County Official Plan under the Planning Act, approved a redline amendment for the Villages of Sally Creek subdivision, and authorized staff to apply for up to $425,230 in Municipal Modernization Program funding. Several 2022 grant requests were received and referred to budget deliberations, and a closed session was held regarding a land acquisition or disposition.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 263 and draft plan of subdivision for 56 townhouse units in Thamesford (Kingwood Riverside Towns Ltd.)
• Initiated a review of the County Official Plan under Section 26 of the Planning Act
• Approved redline amendment to draft plan of subdivision 32T-00001 (Villages of Sally Creek)
• Authorized application for Municipal Modernization Program funding up to $425,230, with $158,970 from County General Reserve
• Decided not to implement an optional Small Business Property Subclass for 2022
• Approved pre-approval of 2022 capital projects for infrastructure renewal
• Received 2022 grant requests from Oxford Connection, Small Business Centre, Robotics Challenge, Physician Recruitment, and Tillsonburg Regional Airport, referred to budget deliberations
• Adopted by-laws 6373-2021 to 6377-2021, including speed limit changes and Official Plan Amendment 263

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several reports and delegations. Key items include endorsing speed zone adjustments on Oxford Road 9 in Beachville, receiving updates on the 2022 budget consultation, and a joint service delivery review. The council will also hear delegations about a hospital renovation and a workforce strategy, and consider a motion to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Speed zone adjustments on Oxford Road 9 in Beachville to be endorsed, with a by-law to amend By-law No. 5725-2015 at the October 13 meeting
• Delegation from St. Marys Healthcare Foundation on renovation project at St. Marys Memorial Hospital, referred to 2022 Budget deliberations
• 2022 Budget Public Survey results to be received for final budget deliberations
• Motion to recognize September 30, 2021 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Closed session to consider Report No. CS (CS) 2021-36 regarding information supplied in confidence

Oxford County Council adopted the Oxford Road 9 (Beachville) speed management and road safety review, but removed the proposed increase of the posted speed limit from 50 km/h to 60 km/h. The council also received delegations from St. Marys Healthcare Foundation (referred to 2022 budget deliberations) and from Community Employment Services (received as information). A resolution was passed committing to recognize September 30, 2021 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Adopted Oxford Road 9 speed management plan, excluding speed limit increase to 60 km/h (motion carried)
• Referred St. Marys Healthcare Foundation delegation to 2022 Budget and Business Plan Deliberations (motion carried)
• Received Community Employment Services delegation as information (motion carried)
• Received delegations from Beachville residents on Oxford Road 9 and considered with Report PW 2021-32 (motion carried)
• Received correspondence from Blandford-Blenheim and Dr. Joyce Lock as information (motion carried)
• Adopted CAO 2021-05 Joint Service Delivery Review close-out (motion carried)
• Adopted 2022 Budget Public Consultation Update (motion carried)
• Adopted Hybrid Meeting Plan for Council, Boards, and Committees (motion carried)

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to consider routine items including adoption of previous minutes, acceptance of statistics, and a librarian's report. The main decision is approval of the 2022 Business Plan goals and objectives, with discussion of a COVID-19 workplace vaccination policy also on the agenda.

• Approve 2022 Business Plan goals and objectives (Report No. 2021-20)
• Accept statistics for eight months ending August 31, 2021
• Receive Librarian's Report No. 2021-19 for information
• Discussion of Oxford County COVID-19 Workplace Vaccination Policy

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council meets to decide on a proposed COVID-19 workplace vaccination policy, an official plan amendment for a 16-unit townhouse development in Woodstock, and several financial and administrative items. The agenda includes a public meeting, multiple reports, and a closed session.

• Motion by Councillor Ryan to require COVID-19 vaccination or testing for staff, contractors, volunteers, and Council members, and make vaccination a condition for new employees
• Official Plan Amendment OP 21-05-8 to rezone land at Hunter and Oxford Streets, Woodstock, from Low to Medium Density Residential for a 16-unit townhouse development
• Up to $608,900 from Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative for 6 additional affordable units at 99 Albert Street East, Plattsville
• Borrowing $310,593 from Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund for North Street East Services Extension Project, Tillsonburg
• OILC financing application for Tillsonburg capital works via debentures

Oxford County Council adopted a COVID-19 workplace vaccination policy requiring all active staff, contractors, volunteers, and Council members to provide proof of vaccination or complete mandatory education and regular antigen testing. The policy also makes vaccination a condition of employment for new employees and requires full vaccination for those at Woodingford Lodge long-term care facilities by October 15, 2021. A motion to defer the policy to allow a presentation from the Medical Officer of Health was defeated.

• Adopted COVID-19 workplace vaccination policy (7-1)
• Defeated motion to defer vaccination policy to Sept 22 (3-5)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 21-05-8 for 16-unit townhouse development in Woodstock
• Adopted revised Community Safety Zone criteria and warrant process
• Approved $10,000 contribution to workforce crisis campaign
• Authorized up to $608,900 for 6 additional affordable housing units at 99 Albert St E, Plattsville
• Approved $310,593 internal long-term debt for North Street East Services Extension Project
• Adopted Proclamations Policy and Flag Protocol Policy as amended

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several planning and financial items. They will vote on a proposed Official Plan amendment for a church expansion in Norwich, road transfers under a road rationalization plan, and several borrowing by-laws for sewer projects and municipal financing. The agenda also includes routine approvals, correspondence, and a closed session for labour and land matters.

• Official Plan Amendment OP 20-16-3: 6.5 ha re-designation from 'Agricultural Reserve' to 'Major Institutional' at 43 Main Street East, Norwich (staff recommend not approving)
• Road Rationalization: authorize road transfers and amend By-law 4167-2001, effective January 1, 2022
• By-law 6362-2021: borrow $49,721 from Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund for Dufferin and McKeand sanitary sewer extensions
• By-law 6360-2021 and 6363-2021: OILC financing applications for Woodstock and Tillsonburg
• By-law 6361-2021: amend speed limits on County Roads (schedules B, C, D)

Oxford County Council approved Official Plan Amendment OP 20-16-3, allowing a 16-acre expansion of the Village of Norwich boundary and re-designation from Agricultural Reserve to Major Institutional for the Netherlands Reformed Congregation. The vote was 9-1, with Councillor Ryan opposed. Staff had recommended denial due to prime agricultural land loss and wastewater capacity concerns, but Council approved with a holding provision recommended for zoning. Other decisions included road rationalization, internal borrowing for sewer extensions, and OILC financing applications for Woodstock and Tillsonburg.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 20-16-3 for 16-acre Norwich expansion (9-1)
• Adopted CP 2021-234 endorsing comments on Conservation Authorities Act regulations
• Authorized road transfers per PW 2021-29 Road Rationalization
• Approved $49,721 internal borrowing for Dufferin and McKeand sewer extensions
• Authorized OILC financing applications for Woodstock and Tillsonburg
• Adopted recommendations from closed session reports HR (CS) 2021-03, HR (CS) 2021-04, PW (CS) 2021-30
• Passed by-laws 6360-2021 to 6365-2021, including speed limit amendments and surplus declaration

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and planning applications, including a major wastewater treatment plant expansion in Drumbo, road reconstruction in Woodstock, and multiple subdivision and official plan amendments. The council will also hear delegations from residents about the North Street East sewer project and traffic concerns, and consider endorsing a joint Community Safety and Well-being Plan.

• Award $8,747,419 contract to ASCO Construction for Drumbo Wastewater Treatment Plant capacity expansion
• Award $2,358,865 contract to J-AAR Excavating for Oxford Road 9 reconstruction and Bridge 9342 rehabilitation in Woodstock
• Approve redline amendment for 71 single detached dwellings and 45 townhouse lots in Tillsonburg (32T-07006)
• Approve Official Plan Amendment OP 21-03-8 to redesignate Woodstock lands from Environmental Protection to Traditional Industrial
• Approve $946,740 contract to Icon Builders for renovations at 75 Graham Street, Woodstock for EarlyON programs

Oxford County Council approved a by-law mandating connection to the sanitary sewer system for the North Street East Services Extension Project in Tillsonburg, despite resident objections. Council also awarded contracts for the Drumbo wastewater treatment plant expansion and Oxford Road 9 reconstruction, and approved several planning applications including a redline amendment for a Tillsonburg subdivision and official plan amendments for Tillsonburg and Woodstock.

• Approved By-law 6348-2021 mandating sewer connection and imposing costs for North Street East project (carried)
• Awarded $8,747,419 contract to ASCO Construction for Drumbo WWTP expansion (carried)
• Awarded $2,358,865 contract to J-AAR Excavating for Oxford Road 9 reconstruction (carried)
• Approved redline amendment for subdivision 32T-07006 in Tillsonburg (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 21-04-7 for Tillsonburg CBD (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 21-03-8 for Woodstock industrial redesignation (carried)
• Approved $946,740 contract to Icon Builders for 75 Graham Street renovations (carried)
• Adopted resolution not to support Walker's Southwest Landfill proposal (carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several staff reports, including a major contract award for the Tillsonburg Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 Upgrades. The council will also review proposed criteria for community safety zones, and consider by-laws for sanitary sewer extension projects on Dufferin, McKeand, and North Street East. A notice of motion regarding the proposed Southwest Landfill in Zorra Township is scheduled for a future meeting.

• Award $16,433,121 contract to Stone Town Construction Limited for Tillsonburg WWTP Phase 1 Upgrades
• Approve $286,830 in additional costs to AECOM Canada Ltd. for design and construction administration
• Authorize transfer of $1,168,704 from Tillsonburg Wastewater reserve to cover 2021 budget shortfall
• Enact by-laws for sanitary sewer extension projects on Dufferin Street, McKeand Street, and North Street East
• Receive notice of motion opposing municipal support for the proposed Southwest Landfill in Zorra Township

Council awarded a three-year, $16,433,121 contract to Stone Town Construction Limited for the Tillsonburg Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 Upgrades, plus $286,830 in scope changes to AECOM Canada Ltd., and approved reserve transfers and future budget commitments. Council also adopted by-laws for sewer extension projects on Dufferin and McKeand Streets, but deferred the North Street East by-law to July 14, 2021, to allow resident delegations. A proposed Community Safety Zone criteria process was deferred to August 11, 2021, for municipal review. Councillor Sandra Talbot declared a conflict on the SWIFT update, and Councillor Ryan gave notice of a motion opposing support for the proposed Southwest Landfill.

• Approved contract award to Stone Town Construction Limited for $16,433,121 (excl. HST) for Tillsonburg WWTP Phase 1 Upgrades
• Approved $286,830 in additional costs to AECOM Canada Ltd., amending their contract to $1,412,990
• Authorized transfer of $1,168,704 from Tillsonburg Wastewater reserve to cover 2021 budget shortfall
• Approved budgetary commitments of $7,355,048 (2022) and $3,414,519 (2023) for the multi-year contract
• Adopted by-law 6349-2021 (Dufferin Street Sanitary Sewer Extension) and by-law 6350-2021 (McKeand Street Sanitary Sewer Extension)
• Deferred by-law 6348-2021 (North Street East Services Extension) to July 14, 2021, for resident delegations
• Deferred Community Safety Zone criteria and warrant process to August 11, 2021, for municipal review
• Received correspondence on rabies vaccine programs and SWIFT update as information

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to review routine reports and consider several recommendations, including approving an unbudgeted expenditure for new security alarms, authorizing a grant application for an outdoor learning space, and adopting an Indigenous Awareness and Reconciliation Policy.

• Approve unbudgeted expenditure of up to $20,000 for intrusion alarm and monitoring system at all branches, funded from library general reserve
• Authorize staff to prepare Canada Healthy Communities Initiative grant application for Outdoor Learning Classroom behind Tillsonburg branch
• Approve Indigenous Awareness and Reconciliation Policy
• Accept statistics for five months ending May 31, 2021
• Receive Librarian's Report No. 2021-15 for information

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a proposed condominium development in Woodstock, a Green Fleet Plan, and funding for renovations to a county-owned building for an EarlyON Child and Family Centre. The council will also receive correspondence, including a petition about services financing on North Street East in Tillsonburg, and approve the 2022 budget schedule.

• Draft plan approval and exemption for condominium by Riddell District Inc., Lots 3-8, Plan 326 and Park Lot 1, Plan 10, Woodstock
• Adopt 2021-2025 Green Fleet Plan targets and support initiatives
• Allocate up to $500,000 from Child Care and Early Years Mitigation funding and $350,000 from Facilities Reserve for renovations at 75 Graham Street, Woodstock
• Approve 2022 draft budget schedule and communication plan
• Petition from North Street East Tillsonburg residents regarding proposed by-law on Services Financing

Council approved an exception to its flag policy to fly the Pride flag at all three long-term care homes for June, and directed staff to report on a future flag request policy. It also adopted the 2021-2025 Green Fleet Plan targets and initiatives, and approved up to $850,000 in funding for renovations at 75 Graham Street, Woodstock, for an EarlyON Child and Family Centre. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Pride flag exception for all three long-term care homes (carried)
• Adopted 2021-2025 Green Fleet Plan targets and initiatives (carried)
• Approved up to $500,000 from Child Care and Early Years Mitigation funding and $350,000 from Facilities Reserve for 75 Graham Street renovations (carried)
• Authorized staff to release a tender for renovations at 75 Graham Street (carried)
• Approved 2022 draft budget schedule and communication plan (carried)
• Granted draft plan approval and exemption for Riddell District Inc. condominium in Woodstock (carried)
• Received petition from North Street East Tillsonburg residents regarding services financing (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 26, 2021 (carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several reports and contracts, including a $1,245,816 contract for a culvert replacement on Oxford Road 59, a review of the bag tag program's sustainability, and a report on homelessness that proposes a new subcommittee. The council will also accept the 2020 audited financial statements and receive updates on EarlyON child and family centres. A closed session is scheduled to discuss labour relations.

• Contract award to South Shore Contracting of Essex County Inc. for $1,245,816 (excluding HST) for culvert replacement on Oxford Road 59, Burgessville
• Report on Bag Tag Program Sustainability Review (PW 2021-21) received as information
• Report on Homelessness in Oxford County (HS 2021-09) with recommendation to create a subcommittee of the Oxford Housing Action Collaborative
• 2020 Audited Financial Statements (CS 2021-21) to be accepted
• By-law No. 6345-2021 to remove lands from Part Lot Control

Council approved the 2020 audited financial statements, awarded a $1,245,816 contract to South Shore Contracting for the Oxford Road 59 culvert replacement, and supported a homelessness subcommittee. All motions carried unanimously. Council also received several informational reports and entered closed session for labour relations.

• Approved 2020 audited financial statements (carried)
• Awarded $1,245,816 contract to South Shore Contracting for Oxford Road 59 culvert replacement (carried)
• Supported creation of Oxford Housing Action Collaborative subcommittee on homelessness impacts on downtown businesses (carried)
• Appointed Warden Martin and Councillors Birtch and Molnar to homelessness subcommittee (carried)
• Authorized recruitment of three new members for Cycling Advisory Committee (carried)
• Received correspondence from Canadian Mackay Committee and invited Tamsui council members to 2022 Highland Games (carried)
• Adopted by-laws 6345-2021 (part lot control removal) and 6346-2021 (confirmation) (carried)
• Adopted recommendations from closed session report HR (CS) 2021-02 (carried)

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to accept the 2020 audited financial statements, approve a revised Donations, Sponsorship and Fundraising Policy, and receive reports on library statistics and the librarian's update. The board will also hear verbal updates on the OLS Board Assembly and teen/outreach programs, and consider correspondence from another county library board regarding CELA funding.

• Acceptance of 2020 audited financial statements for year ended December 31, 2020
• Approval of Donations, Sponsorship and Fundraising Policy as presented
• Acceptance of statistics for four months ending April 30, 2021
• Receipt of Report No. 2021-12 (Librarian's Report) including Virtual Reading Buddies program
• Correspondence from Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry County Library Board re: CELA Resolution

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council received a delegation from the Downtown Woodstock BIA about safety concerns and directed Human Services staff to prepare a report addressing the issues, with a committee to be formed through that report. Council also appointed Margaret Lupton to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority board, received the Q1 2021 budget review, and adopted a motion to keep rural wastewater systems individually rated pending an updated Asset Management Plan. Several routine items were approved, including the agenda, previous minutes, correspondence, and a confirming by-law.

• Received Downtown Woodstock BIA delegation and directed Human Services staff to report on downtown safety issues (carried)
• Appointed Margaret Lupton to Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Board (carried)
• Received Q1 2021 Business Plan and Budget Review (carried)
• Received emergency repairs report for Oxford Road 51 storm sewer and slope stabilization (carried)
• Kept rural wastewater systems individually rated pending updated Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Adopted confidential report HR (CS) 2021-01 (carried)
• Received confidential correspondence item 1.2 (carried)
• Gave final reading to By-law No. 6344-2021 confirming council actions (carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to receive the 2020 Development Charges Annual Report, approve a Committee of Management for Woodingford Lodge, and consider correspondence from provincial ministries. The agenda also includes by-laws to remove lands from part lot control and an update on paramedic services' COVID-19 efforts.

• Development Charges Annual Report 2020 (Report CS 2021-19)
• Woodingford Lodge Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management (Report WDFL 2021-01)
• By-law 6341-2021 to remove lands from part lot control (Gateman Homes)
• By-law 6342-2021 to remove lands from part lot control (Mike Hutchinson Properties Inc.)
• Correspondence on integration of Addiction Services of Thames Valley, CMHA Elgin Middlesex, and CMHA Oxford

Oxford County Council approved the Terms of Reference for a Committee of Management for Woodingford Lodge and designated itself as that committee to comply with the Long-Term Care Homes Act. Council also received the 2020 Development Charges Annual Report and authorized its posting. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Woodingford Lodge Committee of Management Terms of Reference and designated Council as the Committee (carried)
• Received 2020 Development Charges Annual Report and authorized posting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 14, 2021 (carried)
• Received correspondence items 7.1-7.3 as information (carried)
• Received Minister's letter and authorized Warden to attend June 8 town hall (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to By-laws 6341-2021, 6342-2021, 6343-2021 (carried)

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to accept routine statistics and financial reports, receive the Librarian's Report, and vote on proposed updates to the Study Room Policy, Meeting Room Policy, and a new Safety, Security and Emergencies Policy. The board will also consider formally adopting County of Oxford corporate health and safety policies.

• Approve revised Study Room Policy
• Approve Meeting Room Policy
• Approve Safety, Security and Emergencies Policy
• Adopt County of Oxford corporate health and safety policies
• Accept statistics and financial reports for quarter ending March 31, 2021

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is deciding on several contract awards, including an $8.63M watermain extension, a $3.97M road resurfacing, and a $1.45M affordable housing project. They will also consider an official plan amendment for a truck terminal, a tax policy by-law, and debenture borrowings. The meeting includes a public hearing and a closed session for land matters.

• Award $1,453,000 contract to Becc Construction Inc. for 8-unit affordable housing at 738 Parkinson Road, Woodstock
• Award $8,630,999 contract to Omega Contractors Inc. for watermain and sanitary forcemain on Oxford Road 4, 17 and Lansdowne Avenue
• Award $3,968,000 contract to Coco Paving Inc. for 2021 road resurfacing and culvert replacements
• Approve Official Plan Amendment OP 20-20-8 for truck terminal at 1055 Parkinson Road
• Enact By-law 6335-2021 establishing 2021 tax ratios and rates

Oxford County Council approved several major infrastructure contracts, including an $8.6M watermain extension, a $3.97M road resurfacing contract, and a $3.37M road reconstruction. They also approved an affordable housing project, an official plan amendment for a truck terminal, and adopted the 2021 tax policy by-law. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $8,630,999 watermain/forcemain contract to Omega Contractors (carried)
• Approved $3,968,000 road resurfacing contract to Coco Paving (carried)
• Approved $3,373,030 Huron Street reconstruction to Viewcon Construction (carried)
• Approved $1,453,000 affordable housing project at 738 Parkinson Road (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment for truck terminal at 1055 Parkinson Road (carried)
• Adopted 2021 tax policy by-law (carried)
• Authorized $3,250,000 and $718,436 debenture borrowings (carried)
• Approved renewable energy evaluation criteria (carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider updates to development charge by-laws, endorse speed management measures in several communities, and receive various correspondence and reports. The meeting includes a closed session for legal advice.

• Adopt Development Charges Background Study and enact 10 area-specific water/wastewater development charge by-law amendments (6323-2021 to 6332-2021)
• Endorse speed management and road safety measures in Kintore, Norwich, Otterville, and Woodstock/East Zorra-Tavistock, with a by-law to amend speed limits in April
• Receive 2020 Annual Waste Management Reports (PW 2021-09)
• Receive correspondence on COVID-19 relief funding, border testing orders, and Rapid Housing Initiative application
• Enact by-laws 6320-2021 to 6334-2021, including part lot control extensions and a confirming by-law

Oxford County Council approved the 2021 Development Charges Background Study and enacted ten area-specific water/wastewater development charge by-law amendments (Nos. 6323-2021 to 6332-2021). Council also endorsed speed management and road safety measures for Kintore, Norwich, Otterville, and Woodstock/East Zorra-Tavistock, with a by-law to amend speed limits to come April 14. All other business was routine: agenda, minutes, correspondence, and 15 by-laws (including part-lot control extensions and a confirmation by-law) were approved.

• Adopted 2021 Development Charges Background Study and approved capital project listing
• Enacted 10 area-specific water/wastewater development charge by-law amendments (6323-2021 to 6332-2021)
• Endorsed speed management and road safety measures in Kintore, Norwich, Otterville, and Woodstock/East Zorra-Tavistock
• Received 2020 Annual Waste Management Reports as information
• Adopted minutes of March 10, 2021
• Received seven correspondence items as information
• Held closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice; received legal counsel delegation
• Gave first, second, and third reading to by-laws 6320-2021 to 6334-2021 inclusive

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to review financial and statistical reports ending February 28, 2021. The board will discuss the library's vision and values statement and appoint a member to the Ontario Library Service Board Assembly.

• Proposed expenditure of $18,900 from the General Reserve for Self-Serve Book Locker RFID technology
• Review of Report No. 2021-06 regarding the Library Vision and Values Statement
• Appointment of a board member to the Ontario Library Service Board Assembly
• Acceptance of financial reports and statistics for the two months ending February 28, 2021

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will consider closing part of County Road 8, approve a condominium draft plan in Tillsonburg, set the 2021 tax policy, and authorize funding applications for modernization projects. They will also hear delegations on school bus cameras and broadband funding, and discuss correspondence on speed limits and council composition.

• By-law to close part of County Road 8 road allowance in Blandford-Blenheim
• Draft plan of condominium approval for 1967113 Ontario Inc. in Tillsonburg
• 2021 Tax Policy to be considered at April 14 meeting
• Application for up to $661,326 in Municipal Modernization Program funding
• Petition to reduce speed limit on County Road 59

Council approved the closure of a road allowance on County Road 8 in Blandford-Blenheim, adopted the 2020 annual wastewater system performance report, and approved a draft plan of condominium and exemption for a Tillsonburg development. They also adopted the 2021 tax policy, authorized funding applications for municipal modernization, and directed staff to send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding council composition. All motions carried.

• Approved closure of road allowance on County Road 8 (By-law 6318-2021)
• Adopted 2020 Annual Wastewater System Performance report
• Approved draft plan of condominium and exemption for 1967113 Ontario Inc. in Tillsonburg
• Adopted 2021 Tax Policy, reaffirming hardship and charity rebate programs
• Authorized application for Municipal Modernization Program funding up to $661,326
• Directed staff to send letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding council composition
• Reaffirmed support for two-tier municipal government structure
• Adopted recommendations from closed session report on litigation

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is holding a public meeting and considering a report on the 2021 Development Charges Background Study and proposed by-laws for county-wide and nine area-specific water and wastewater development charges. The council will also vote on a grant application for asset tagging, receive reports on drinking water system performance and the 10-Year Shelter Plan, and consider several by-laws including part lot control removals and a railway crossing stop condition. A closed session is scheduled to discuss land acquisition and litigation matters.

• Public meeting and report CS 2021-10 on 2021 Development Charges Study and proposed by-laws
• Grant application to FCM Municipal Asset Management Program for $50,000, with $24,900 County capital commitment for asset tagging
• Report PW 2021-04 on 2020 Drinking Water System Performance
• Report HS 2021-05 approving 2020 Annual Progress Report of the 10 Year Shelter Plan
• By-laws 6312-2021 through 6317-2021, including part lot control removals and an eastbound stop on Oxford Road 27 at Ontario Southland Railway crossing

Council held a public meeting and adopted the 2021 Development Charges Background Study and proposed by-laws for county-wide and nine area-specific water and wastewater charges, as per Report CS 2021-10. Council also approved a grant application for asset tagging, received the 2020 drinking water system performance report, and approved the 2020 annual progress report of the 10 Year Shelter Plan. In closed session, Council directed staff to retain legal counsel on a land matter and adopted Report PW (CS) 2021-05. Six by-laws (6312-2021 through 6317-2021) were given final reading and passed.

• Adopted the 2021 Development Charges Study and by-law updates (Report CS 2021-10)
• Authorized staff to apply for a $50,000 grant for asset tagging, with $24,900 County capital commitment (Report CS 2021-11)
• Received the 2020 Drinking Water System Performance report (Report PW 2021-04)
• Approved the 2020 Annual Progress Report of the 10 Year Shelter Plan (Report HS 2021-05)
• Directed staff to retain legal counsel on a land matter (Miller Thomson LLP correspondence)
• Adopted recommendations in Report PW (CS) 2021-05 from closed session
• Gave final reading to By-laws 6312-2021 through 6317-2021, including part lot control removals and a stop condition on Oxford Road 27

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider four Official Plan amendments that would allow new residential development, including apartment buildings in Woodstock and Tillsonburg. The council will also vote on allocating up to $1,122,834 from the Social Service Relief Fund for an 8-unit affordable housing project at 738 Parkinson Road, Woodstock, and on a $3,968,436 borrowing application for capital works. A workshop on joint service delivery review is also scheduled.

• Approve OP 20-01-8: redesignate land in Woodstock to Residential/High Density for a 5-storey, 78-unit apartment building (Southside Construction)
• Approve OP 20-18-7 & SB 20-06-7: redesignate land in Tillsonburg to Low Density Residential for a 16-lot cul-de-sac subdivision (Southside Construction)
• Approve OP 20-13-7: redesignate land in Tillsonburg to Residential/High Density for two 5-storey, 49-unit apartment buildings (Escalade/1822094 Ontario Inc.)
• Approve OP 20-19-8: redesignate County-owned land in Woodstock to Residential/Medium Density for a 4-storey, 48-unit apartment building
• Authorize up to $1,122,834 from Social Service Relief Fund for 8 affordable housing units at 738 Parkinson Road, Woodstock

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws. Key items include awarding a $1,801,676 contract to Hatch Ltd. for SCADA Master Plan implementation, adopting policy changes for development charges, and authorizing a financing application for the Township of Zorra. Council will also receive correspondence and updates on COVID-19 finances and other matters.

• Award $1,801,676 contract to Hatch Ltd. for SCADA Master Plan implementation
• Adopt policy changes for 2021 development charge by-laws, including removing 10% statutory deduction on soft services
• Authorize OILC financing application for Township of Zorra capital works
• Receive COVID-19 financial update for January 2021
• Amend speed limits on County Roads via By-law 6301-2021

Oxford County Council approved policy changes for the 2021 development charge by-laws, including removing the 10% statutory deduction for soft services and adding interest charges, and scheduled a public meeting for February 24, 2021. Council also awarded a $1,801,676 contract to Hatch Ltd. for SCADA Master Plan implementation. Additionally, Council accepted Councillor Talbot's resignation from the Southwestern Public Health Board and appointed Deputy Warden Comiskey to the board.

• Approved development charge policy changes (CS 2021-05) (carried)
• Awarded $1,801,676 SCADA Master Plan contract to Hatch Ltd. (carried)
• Accepted Councillor Talbot's resignation from Southwestern Public Health Board (carried)
• Appointed Deputy Warden Comiskey to Southwestern Public Health Board (carried)
• Directed Warden and CAO to explore intermodal site opportunities with CN/CP (carried)
• Directed Warden to request Oxford representation on Southwestern Ontario Transportation Task Force (carried)
• Authorized OILC financing application for Township of Zorra (carried)
• Adopted By-laws 6301-2021 to 6303-2021 (carried)

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting online to review statistics, financial reports, and the librarian's report. They will vote on several recommendations, including approving $7,500 from a bequest for children's resources and adopting the 2021 meeting schedule and policy review schedule.

• Approve $7,500 expenditure for Circulating Maker Kits, Read With Me bookpacks, and educational resources for Tillsonburg Library Children's Area, funded from Donation Deferred Revenue
• Accept statistics for twelve months ending December 31, 2020
• Accept COVID-19 December 2020 financial update
• Adopt 2021 regular Library Board meeting schedule
• Adopt schedule of policy review as set out in Report No. 2021-03

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including speed management changes, a draft condominium approval, affordable housing funding, and the 2021 interim tax levy. The agenda also includes delegations on shortline rail and speeding concerns, plus correspondence from provincial ministries. Council will also enter a closed session to discuss land acquisitions or dispositions.

• Speed management: re-endorse measures in Beachville, Hickson, Oxford Road 2, and Oxford Road 59, but exclude speed limit increases on Oxford Road 9 and Oxford Road 2
• Draft plan approval for condominium by 634524 Ontario Inc. (File CD18-02-8) in Woodstock
• Allocate up to $225,000 to Woodstock Non-Profit Housing Corporation for 4 affordable units at 1235 Nellis Street
• Authorize $162,200 addition to 2021 budget from COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream
• Enact 2021 interim tax levy by-law (6299-2021) and adopt 2021 budget estimates by-law (6298-2021)