Oxford County public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider adopting a Master Housing Strategy, approving the 2023 insurance program, and receiving reports on Bill 23 impacts and the 2023 preliminary tax analysis. The agenda also includes appointments to boards and committees, several by-laws, and notices of motion for the 2023 budget debate.

• Adoption of Master Housing Strategy with actions to support affordable housing and fee exemptions
• Approval of 2023 Insurance Program at $2,181,960 base premium plus taxes
• Consideration of three additional FTEs for Bill 23 implementation
• Appointments to boards, committees, and conservation authorities
• By-laws for borrowing, road dedication, and housing facilities amendments

Council approved a Master Housing Strategy to address affordable rental needs and moved a Punkeydoodles Corners traffic study from 2026 to the 2023 budget. The board also approved a $2,181,960 insurance program and authorized additional staff to manage Bill 23 requirements.

• Approved Master Housing Strategy and related amendments to Municipal Housing Facilities By-law
• Moved Punkeydoodles Corners traffic study from 2026 to 2023 Capital Budget
• Approved 2023 Insurance Program with Intact Public Entities for $2,181,960 base premium
• Approved three additional FTEs for 2023 to operationalize Bill 23 requirements
• Adopted recommendations for formal comments on 'A Place to Grow' and Provincial Policy Statement
• Denied amendment to Procedure By-law regarding budget motions (3-7)
• Appointed Brian Petrie and George Way to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
• Passed Borrowing By-law No. 6491-2022 for 2023 fiscal year expenditures

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council received several grant requests and staff budget presentations, referring all of them to the 2023 Budget and Business Plan deliberations. A specific request was made for a full cost budget for the Tillsonburg Airport. No final funding decisions were made during the session.

• Referred grant requests from Oxford Connection, Woodstock Curling Centre, Community Futures Oxford, Small Business Centre, Oxford Creative Connections Inc., and Tillsonburg Airport to 2023 Budget deliberations (Motion Carried)
• Requested a full cost budget for the Tillsonburg Airport (Motion Carried)
• Referred 2023 Business Plans and Budgets for Corporate Services, CAO’s Office, Paramedic Services, Human Resources, Community Planning, and Library to 2023 Budget deliberations (Motion Carried)
• Approved agenda (Motion Carried)
• Adopted November 30, 2022, Special Budget Meeting minutes (Motion Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 6489-2022 to confirm council actions (Motion Carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to hear 2023 grant requests from several local organizations and a budget presentation from staff. The agenda also includes a draft budget notice from the Long Point Region Conservation Authority and confirmation of previous minutes. Most items are presentations and discussions rather than final decisions.

• 2023 grant request from International Student Exchange Ontario
• 2023 grant request from Social Planning Council Oxford
• 2023 budget presentation from Future Oxford
• 2023 grant request from Oxford Invitational Youth Robotics Competition
• 2023 grant request from Oxford Physician Recruitment Group

Council received several grant requests from community organizations and staff presentations on 2023 business plans and budgets. All items, including the Long Point Region Conservation Authority draft budget, were referred to future 2023 Budget and Business Plan deliberations.

• Referred grant requests from International Student Exchange Ontario, Social Planning Council Oxford, Future Oxford, Oxford Invitational Youth Invitational Robotics Competition, and Oxford Physician Recruitment Group to 2023 Budget deliberations
• Referred 2023 Business Plans and Budgets staff presentations to 2023 Budget and Business Plan deliberations
• Referred Long Point Region Conservation Authority 2023 Draft Budget to 2023 Budget and Business Plan deliberations
• Approved By-law No. 6488-2022 to confirm council actions and proceedings

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The inaugural session of the 2023-2026 County Council was convened to swear in members and elect leadership. Council elected Marcus Ryan as Warden and Jerry Acchione as Deputy Warden.

• Elected Marcus Ryan as Warden for the 2023-2026 term
• Set the Deputy Warden term of office to one year (Motion Carried)
• Elected Jerry Acchione as Deputy Warden for the 2022-2023 term (Motion Carried)
• Approved By-law No. 6481-2022 to confirm meeting proceedings (Motion Carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council approved the engagement of Waterhouse Executive Search Firm for the CAO recruitment process. A CAO Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee was also established to manage the process.

• Approved engagement of Waterhouse Executive Search Firm for CAO recruitment
• Approved $29,000 plus HST and expenses for recruitment fees from Corporate General Reserve
• Established CAO Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Warden, Deputy Warden, and Councillors Wheaton, Schaefer, and Petrie
• Passed by-law 6487-2022 to confirm actions and proceedings of the meeting

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including the 2023 preliminary budget, additional funding for affordable housing, and multiple borrowing by-laws. The council will also receive delegations and correspondence, and consider a resolution opposing the province's Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022.

• Up to $426,000 from Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative for 5 additional affordable units at 785 Southwood Way, Woodstock
• 2023 preliminary budget presentation and discussion
• 2023 Library budget levy of $4,288,199 referred to budget deliberations
• Borrowing by-laws: $51,617 (Tanager/Falcon/North St), $1,040,000 (South-West Oxford), $700,000 (Woodstock debenture), $1,483,000 (County debenture)
• Resolution opposing the Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022

Council formally opposed the Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022 and requested a report on the financial and staffing impacts of Bills 39 and 23. The board also approved several borrowing by-laws for capital works and allocated funding for affordable housing in Woodstock.

• Opposed Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022 and requested impact report on Bills 39 and 23
• Approved up to $426,000 for 5 additional affordable housing units at 785 Southwood Way, Woodstock
• Approved borrowing $51,617 from Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund for Tanager Drive, Falcon Road, and North Street projects
• Approved borrowing $1,040,000 from Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund for South-West Oxford capital works
• Approved $700,000 debenture issue for City of Woodstock capital works
• Approved $1,483,000 debenture issue for County of Oxford capital works
• Extended Bruce Banbury's appointment to the Grand River Conservation Authority Board to November 30, 2022
• Appointed Warden Ryan and Councillors Mayberry, Peterson, and Tait to the Striking Committee

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to receive updates on the 2024 Water and Wastewater and Transportation Master Plans, and to consider submitting formal comments on Ontario's Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act). Council will also review the third-quarter business plan and budget, approve year-end reserve allocations, and receive information on a tourism relief fund application and automated speed enforcement.

• Update on 2024 Water and Wastewater Master Plan (PW 2022-47)
• Update on 2024 Transportation Master Plan (PW 2022-46)
• Prepare comments on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (CP 2022-407)
• Third-quarter business plan and budget review (CS 2022-34)
• Reserve year-end allocations and policy review (CS 2022-35)

Council approved year-end reserve fund allocations and affirmed the Reserves Policy 6.20. The board also authorized formal comments regarding the provincial Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. Several project updates on water, wastewater, and transportation were received for information.

• Approved reserve year end allocations and affirmed Reserves Policy 6.20
• Approved submission of formal comments on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
• Received 2024 Water and Wastewater Master Plan project update as information
• Received 2024 Transportation Master Plan project update as information
• Received Tourism Relief Fund Application Update for information
• Received 3rd Quarter Business Plan and Budget Review for information
• Received Automated Speed Enforcement and Oxford Road 19 corridor memos as information
• Passed By-law No. 6480-2022 to confirm meeting proceedings

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council approved three Official Plan amendments to facilitate a conservation land severance and two commercial/industrial re-designations in Woodstock. A proposal for additional residential units in rural areas was deferred, and a new electronic monitoring policy was adopted.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-10-4 for conservation land severance at 3002 Pigram Line
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-07-8 to re-designate 1366 Dundas Street to Traditional Industrial
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-13-8 to re-designate 1290 Dundas Street to Service Commercial
• Deferred Official Plan Amendment OP 22-16-9 regarding additional residential units in rural areas
• Adopted Electronic Monitoring Policy 8.14 effective October 11, 2022
• Approved Report No. CP 2022-397 on increasing residential density and scheduled a workshop for February 8, 2023
• Passed By-laws 6475-2022 through 6479-2022

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes, reports on statistics, finances, and the librarian's report, as well as new business and a possible closed session. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Statistics report
• Financial reports
• Librarian's report
• Test item 1 (with attachment Oxford_County_Logo_WH-141.pdf)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council approved several administrative items including amendments to the Disposal of Land Policy and an update to the Fees and Charges By-law effective January 1, 2023. They also received a report on Conservation Authorities Act regulatory proposals and submitted comments on a proposed federal plastics registry. No substantive public decisions were made; all motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Disposal of Land Policy amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Fees and Charges By-law update effective Jan 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Received report on Conservation Authorities Act transition plans (unanimous)
• Adopted submission comments on federal plastics registry (unanimous)
• Adopted recommendations from closed session report HS (CS) 2022-07 (unanimous)
• Approved confirmation by-law 6474-2022 (unanimous)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will hold a public meeting and vote on a proposed Official Plan amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Mount Elgin Developments Inc., which would add 166 single-detached lots and 69 townhouse units near Mount Elgin. Council will also consider a by-law to fund and mandate connections for the Tanager Drive and Falcon Road services extension project, following a delegation from residents and correspondence from Tillsonburg. Other items include receiving a credit rating update and approving the 2023 Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan.

• Public meeting and report CP 2022-301: Official Plan Amendment OP 21-16-4 and Subdivision SB 21-11-4 for lands at 324032 and 324056 Mount Elgin Road, Mount Elgin
• Proposed subdivision: 166 single-detached lots, 69 townhouse units, open space, park, and new streets
• By-law 6472-2022: funding and mandatory connection for Tanager Drive and Falcon Road watermain and sewer extension
• Delegation from Tanager Drive and Falcon Road residents regarding services extension project
• Report CS 2022-30: 2022 credit rating review by Standard & Poor's

Council approved an Official Plan amendment and draft subdivision plan to expand the Mount Elgin settlement boundary, allowing 166 single-detached lots and 69 townhouse units on 23.74 hectares. A separate by-law was enacted to mandate sewer connections and set costs for the Tanager Drive and Falcon Road extension project, after residents raised concerns about fees and communication. Council also adopted the 2023 Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan and received a credit rating update.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 281 to expand Mount Elgin settlement boundary and re-designate lands (unanimous)
• Granted draft approval for residential subdivision SB 21-11-4: 166 single lots, 69 townhouses, open space, park, pedestrian walkways (unanimous)
• Adopted By-law 6472-2022 mandating sewer connection and cost for Tanager Drive and Falcon Road extension (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan (unanimous)
• Received credit rating update from Standard & Poor's (unanimous)
• Received delegation from Woodstock Art Gallery on Indigenous art for Truth and Reconciliation (unanimous)
• Received correspondence from Town of Tillsonburg regarding sewer costs (unanimous)

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to receive updates on the 2022 business plan and budget, key agenda items, and library statistics, and to discuss the 2021 Annual Report Card. The board will also consider approving the 2023 business plan goals and objectives, a new Information and Readers' Advisory Services Policy, and a revised Privacy and Access to Personal Information Policy. A draft Library Board Legacy Document is on the agenda for discussion.

• Receive Q2 2022 Library Business Plan and Budget Update (Report 2022-17)
• Approve 2023 Library Business Plan goals and objectives (Report 2022-21)
• Approve new Information and Readers' Advisory Services Policy (Report 2022-23)
• Approve revised Privacy and Access to Personal Information Policy (Report 2022-24)
• Discuss draft Library Board Legacy Document (Report 2022-20)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several Official Plan amendments, including two that would enable new housing: 22 townhouses in Norwich and a 12-storey, 142-unit apartment building in Woodstock. The council will also review updates to water quality policies in the Official Plan and hear a presentation on allowing additional residential units in rural areas. Several other items are on the agenda, including proclamations, correspondence, and reports on child care and employee turnover.

• Official Plan Amendment OP 22-09-3 (Winzen Norwich Homes) to re-designate land at 18 Dufferin Street, Norwich from Low to Medium Density Residential for 22 townhouses
• Official Plan Amendment OP 22-03-8 (Tiffany Development) to allow a 12-storey, 142-unit apartment building at 335 Juliana Drive, Woodstock
• Source Protection Updates to the Official Plan (Report CP 2022-329) to amend water quality policies under the Clean Water Act
• Proposed Amendment OP 22-16-9 for Additional Residential Units in Rural Areas (Report CP 2022-332)
• By-laws to adopt Official Plan Amendments No. 282, 283, and 284

Oxford County Council approved four Official Plan amendments: source protection updates, additional residential units in rural areas, a 22-townhouse development in Norwich, and a 12-storey apartment building with up to 142 units in Woodstock. Council also opposed proposed federal electoral boundary changes and endorsed a bid for the 2025 AORS Municipal Trade Show. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved source protection updates to Official Plan (Amendment No. 282) (carried)
• Approved draft amendment for additional residential units in rural areas (Amendment No. 285) (carried)
• Approved Official Plan amendment for 22 townhouses at 18 Dufferin Street, Norwich (Amendment No. 283) (carried)
• Approved Official Plan amendment for 12-storey, 142-unit apartment at 335 Juliana Drive, Woodstock (Amendment No. 284) (carried)
• Opposed proposed federal electoral boundary realignment (carried)
• Endorsed Oxford County Road Supervisors Association bid for 2025 AORS Municipal Trade Show (carried)
• Received information on Canada-wide early learning child care system update (carried)
• Received information on employee turnover and workload data (carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and funding requests, including snow removal services, electric vehicle chargers, and infrastructure projects. They will also hold a public meeting on an official plan amendment for a townhouse development in Tillsonburg and consider a new secondary unit funding program.

• Award snow removal contracts totaling $1,689,965 (excluding HST) to three companies for a three-year term
• Authorize up to $1,020,000 from Corporate General reserve for 27 EV charger stations, pending federal grant
• Approve $1,135,342 additional funding for Ingersoll Water Tower rehabilitation, amending contract to $3,336,642
• Public meeting and decision on Official Plan Amendment OP 22-06-7 to rezone 133 North Street East, Tillsonburg for a six-unit townhouse block
• Approve 'My Second Unit' funding program to support secondary units

Oxford County Council approved multiple contracts and funding requests, including snow removal services totaling over $1.6 million, additional funding for the Ingersoll Water Tower rehabilitation, and a new 'My Second Unit' housing program. The council also approved an official plan amendment for a townhouse development in Tillsonburg and several debenture by-laws for Woodstock.

• Approved snow removal contracts totaling $1,689,965 (excluding HST) to three companies (carried)
• Approved additional $1,135,342 for Ingersoll Water Tower rehabilitation, amending contract to $3,336,642 (carried)
• Approved 'My Second Unit' funding program for additional residential units (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-06-7 for six-unit townhouse at 133 North Street East, Tillsonburg (carried)
• Approved draft plan of condominium and exemption for Creek Hill Homes Inc. in Woodstock (carried)
• Authorized up to $1,020,000 for Electric Vehicle Charger grant application (carried)
• Approved $69,500 additional funding for Mount Elgin WWTP design (carried)
• Approved $49,000 for truck tractor procurement (carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will hold public meetings and vote on several planning applications, including a large residential subdivision in Ingersoll, an apartment building in Thamesford, and a subdivision in Burgessville. They will also consider declaring land in Woodstock surplus for an affordable housing project, adopt the Cycling Master Plan, and approve funding for a pumping station.

• Public hearing and decision on Ingersoll Greens Inc. subdivision (OP 20-12-6; SB 20-04-6) to create 22 residential blocks and 5 streets near Clarke Road East, Ingersoll
• Public hearing and decision on Jacob Hiebert's application (OP 22-04-5) for an 18-unit apartment building at 233 Dundas St. West, Thamesford
• Public hearing and decision on draft plan of subdivision (SB 21-15-3) for 5 residential lots in Burgessville
• Declare 175 Springbank Avenue North, Woodstock surplus and release RFP for affordable housing project
• Authorize $165,000 transfer for Lansdowne Avenue Sanitary Pumping Station design

Oxford County Council approved several planning applications, including a major residential subdivision in Ingersoll with approximately 570 units, an 18-unit apartment building in Thamesford, and a five-lot subdivision in Burgessville. Council also declared land at 175 Springbank Avenue North in Woodstock surplus to facilitate an affordable housing project and authorized an RFP for its development. The cycling master plan was adopted, and a backflow prevention program was advanced for public consultation.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Ingersoll Greens Inc. (OP 20-12-6; SB 20-04-6) (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment for 18-unit apartment at 233 Dundas St. West, Thamesford (OP 22-04-5) (carried)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision for five residential lots in Burgessville (SB 21-15-3) (carried)
• Declared 175 Springbank Avenue North, Woodstock surplus and authorized RFP for affordable housing (carried)
• Adopted 2021 Oxford County Cycling Master Plan (carried)
• Authorized public consultation on proposed Backflow Prevention Program and draft by-law (carried)
• Approved $165,000 transfer for Lansdowne Avenue Sanitary Pumping Station design (carried)
• Authorized OILC financing application for $1,483,000 in debentures (carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

This is a routine council meeting with no substantive public items on the agenda. The main actions are approving the agenda and minutes, and a closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations. The only by-law is a standard confirmation of council actions.

• Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
• By-law 6454-2022 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting

The council met in special session, approved the agenda, and immediately moved into a closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations. After reconvening, it passed By-law No. 6454-2022 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Moved into closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations (motion carried)
• Reconvened in open session (motion carried)
• Gave By-law No. 6454-2022 first and second reading (motion carried)
• Gave By-law No. 6454-2022 third and final reading (motion carried)

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to consider and likely approve three revised policies: Children and Teen Services, Internet Access and Technology, and Membership and Circulation. These are the main substantive items on the agenda, alongside routine approval of minutes and other procedural matters.

• Approve revised Children and Teen Services Policy (Report 2022-14)
• Approve revised Internet Access and Technology Policy (Report 2022-15)
• Approve revised Membership and Circulation Policy (Report 2022-16)
• Adopt minutes of June 20, 2022 meeting

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to consider and potentially approve three revised policies: Children and Teen Services, Internet Access and Technology, and Membership and Circulation. The board will also adopt minutes from the June 20, 2022 meeting and may enter a closed session.

• Approve revised Children and Teen Services Policy (Report 2022-14)
• Approve revised Internet Access and Technology Policy (Report 2022-15)
• Approve revised Membership and Circulation Policy (Report 2022-16)
• Adopt minutes of June 20, 2022 meeting
• Possible closed session

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is deciding whether to centralize water distribution and wastewater collection operations, which would terminate existing service contracts with the Town of Tillsonburg and City of Woodstock. The council will also consider an official plan amendment to allow a triplex at 157 Thames Street North in Ingersoll, a potential $2,219,015 interim levy payment to Southwestern Public Health, and a $150,000 contribution to a rail revitalization project. Several reports are for information only, including a housing needs assessment and a waste audit.

• Centralize water/wastewater operations; terminate Tillsonburg contract Jan 1, 2023 and Woodstock contract Jan 1, 2024
• Official Plan Amendment OP 22-02-6 to permit a triplex at 157 Thames Street North, Ingersoll
• Authorize $2,219,015 interim levy to Southwestern Public Health from General Reserve, if required
• Approve $150,000 funding contribution to SCOR EDC for Cayuga Subdivision Short Line Rail Revitalization
• Establish CAO Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee to fill upcoming vacancy

Oxford County Council voted 8-2 against adopting the recommendations in Report No. PW 2022-32, which proposed centralizing water distribution and wastewater collection operations and maintenance. The motion was defeated after delegations from CUPE Local 1146, the City of Woodstock, and the Tillsonburg Chamber of Commerce voiced opposition. Council also approved an Official Plan amendment for a triplex at 157 Thames Street North, Ingersoll, and authorized a $150,000 contribution to support a rail revitalization funding application.

• Rejected centralized water/wastewater service delivery recommendations (2-8 recorded vote)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-02-6 for triplex at 157 Thames Street North, Ingersoll
• Received delegation on Ukrainian settlement support; directed promotion of host family web portal
• Directed staff to prepare feasibility report on proposed gap food store
• Authorized $2,219,015 interim levy payment to Southwestern Public Health from General Reserve, if required
• Approved $150,000 contribution to SCOR EDC for Cayuga Subdivision rail project, contingent on federal funding
• Established CAO Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee with all council members appointed
• Adopted By-laws 6444-2022 (Official Plan Amendment 276) and 6445-2022 (confirmation)

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to review and vote on several policy updates, including a revised Code of Conduct and a new Collection Development Policy. The board will also receive the 2021 audited financial statements, a librarian's report, and monthly statistics, and may schedule an additional meeting to address re-accreditation requirements.

• Approve revised Code of Conduct (formerly Rules of Conduct)
• Approve updated Collection Development Policy
• Accept 2021 audited financial statements
• Receive May 2022 library statistics
• Schedule additional board meeting on July 18, 2022 for re-accreditation

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council approved funding and land conveyance for a 48-unit affordable housing building at 785 Southwood Way, Woodstock, with up to $1,384,096 from the Affordable Housing Reserve and $585,000 from OPHI. They also approved an Official Plan amendment for a 6-storey, 50-unit apartment building, despite staff recommending denial. The transportation service delivery review recommendations were not carried. Council also adopted the 2021 audited financial statements, the 2022 Asset Management Plan, and a new council compensation structure.

• Approved $1.97M funding and land sale for 48-unit affordable housing at 785 Southwood Way
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 21-09-8 for 6-storey, 50-unit apartment (motion carried)
• Rejected transportation service delivery review recommendations (motion not carried)
• Approved 2022 additional fleet procurement
• Accepted 2021 audited financial statements
• Adopted 2022 Asset Management Plan
• Re-established boards/committees for 2023-2026 term
• Approved council compensation review (By-law 6442-2022)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several reports and recommendations, including a draft plan of subdivision in Ingersoll, speed management and road safety measures in multiple communities, and additional funding for a storage building and an affordable housing project. The agenda also includes a public meeting, delegations on road safety, and adoption of an official plan amendment for agricultural policies.

• Draft approval of 104-lot residential subdivision (SB 21-17-6) in Ingersoll
• Speed management measures for Princeton, Plattsville, Woodstock, and Zorra
• $107,000 additional funding for George Johnson Boulevard Storage Building
• $250,000 transfer for affordable housing project at 738 Parkinson Road, Woodstock
• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 269 (agricultural policies)

Oxford County Council approved the speed management and road safety recommendations in Report PW 2022-26, but amended them to maintain current speed limits on Oxford Road 2 in Princeton and Douro Street in Plattsville. Council also granted draft approval for a 104-lot residential subdivision in Ingersoll, approved additional funding for a storage building and an affordable housing project, and adopted an Official Plan amendment for agricultural policies.

• Approved speed management and road safety measures in Princeton, Plattsville, Woodstock, and Zorra, as amended to keep existing speed limits on Oxford Road 2 (Princeton) and Douro Street (Plattsville)
• Granted draft approval for 104-lot residential subdivision SB 21-17-6 in Ingersoll, subject to conditions
• Approved $107,000 additional funding for George Johnson Boulevard Storage Building contract, from Water – Ingersoll Reserve
• Authorized transfer of up to $250,000 from Affordable Housing Reserve for 8-unit project at 738 Parkinson Road, Woodstock
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 269 updating agricultural policies
• Approved Disconnecting From Work Policy No. 5.48, effective June 2, 2022
• Appointed Kelly Black as Administrator of Ontario Works for County of Oxford
• Directed staff to report on potential Minimum Distance Setback (MDS) changes

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to handle routine business: appointing the CEO as board secretary, adopting the April 18, 2022 minutes, receiving circulation and attendance statistics, receiving the Librarian's Report No. 2022-06, and adopting the Terms of Reference for the 2023 board session. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appointment of Lisa Marie Williams, CEO/Chief Librarian, as board secretary
• Adoption of April 18, 2022 board minutes
• Receipt of 2022 circulation and attendance statistics
• Receipt of Librarian's Report No. 2022-06
• Adoption of 2023 Terms of Reference

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council met in a special workshop session on May 11, 2022, to review the Asset Management Plan presentation. No formal decisions, motions, or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only. The next regular meeting was scheduled for May 25, 2022.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a $1.6 million contract for intersection improvements on Oxford Road 59, two official plan amendments (one for townhouses in Woodstock, one for agricultural policies), and internal borrowing for sanitary and renewable energy projects. They will also hear presentations on poverty support and farmland preservation, and consider a motion to study increased residential density.

• Contract award of $1,598,384 to Dufferin Construction for left-turn lanes on Oxford Road 59 at Ridgewood Drive, Pittock Park Road, and Fairway Road/Frederick Street in Woodstock
• Official Plan Amendment OP 21-22-8 to redesignate land on Blandford Street, Woodstock from Low Density to Medium Density Residential for 3 townhouses
• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 269 updating agricultural policies and definitions
• By-law 6434-2022: borrowing $15,134 from Landfill Reserve for sanitary sewer charges (Lowrie Crescent Tillsonburg, 11th Line Woodstock)
• By-law 6435-2022: borrowing $585,525 from Landfill Reserve for Woodingford Lodge Woodstock Net Metering Project

Oxford County Council approved an Official Plan amendment to allow three townhouse units on Blandford Street in Woodstock, and adopted a revised agricultural policies amendment after deferring and amending it to remove a severance requirement for undersized parcels. Council also awarded a $1.6M road construction contract and authorized internal borrowing for sanitary and renewable energy projects.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 21-22-8 for three townhouses on Blandford Street (motion carried)
• Adopted Amendment No. 269 to Official Plan for agricultural policies, as amended (motion carried)
• Deferred and amended agricultural policies to remove severance requirement for undersized parcels (motion carried)
• Awarded $1,598,384 contract to Dufferin Construction for Oxford Road 59 intersection improvements (motion carried)
• Received emergency shelter update as information (motion carried)
• Authorized $15,134 internal borrowing for sanitary sewer projects (by-law 6434-2022 passed)
• Authorized $585,525 internal borrowing for renewable energy project (by-law 6435-2022 passed)
• Directed staff to report on increasing residential density in serviced areas (motion carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council approved a leave of absence with remuneration for Councillor Trevor Birtch, subject to his written request, until court proceedings conclude or the end of the term. The motion passed 7-2 after being amended. Council also approved an Official Plan amendment for a place of worship in Ingersoll and several other administrative items.

• Approved leave of absence for Councillor Birtch with remuneration (7-2)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 21-21-6 for place of worship at Clarke Road East and Hollingshead Road, Ingersoll
• Adopted report CP 2022-180 on provincial 'More Homes for Everyone Plan' comments
• Authorized staff to apply for Tourism Relief Fund
• Adopted Asset Management Plan Update, scheduling workshop for May 11, 2022
• Received Development Charges Annual Report 2021
• Referred South-West Oxford broadband correspondence to 2023 budget deliberations
• Presented Oxford Stewardship Award to Teresa Piraino

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, receiving statistics and financial reports, and appointing a secretary. The board will also hear a delegation from the Township of Zorra about a proposed community hub in Thamesford, and is expected to appoint Lisa Marie Williams as CEO/Chief Librarian.

• Appointment of Lisa Marie Williams as CEO/Chief Librarian
• Delegation from Township of Zorra CAO Don MacLeod on community hub in Thamesford
• Acceptance of Q1 2022 Business Plan and Budget Update
• Acceptance of statistics for three months ending March 31, 2022
• Appointment of Lynn Buchner as Board Secretary

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will hold public meetings and vote on two Official Plan amendments to allow more housing in Woodstock: a subdivision at 763 Athlone Avenue and 26 townhouses at 1185-1201 Devonshire Avenue. Council will also award a $4.6 million road resurfacing contract, approve additional funding for hybrid trucks and a sewage pump station, and set 2022 tax ratios.

• Public meeting and vote on OP 18-10-8 & SB 18-11-8: Sierra Construction Woodstock Ltd. to rezone 763 Athlone Avenue from Low Density Residential and Business Park to Medium/High Density Residential and Open Space for a subdivision
• Public meeting and vote on OP 21-12-8: 1991976 Ontario Inc. to rezone 1185 and 1201 Devonshire Avenue to Medium Density Residential for 26 townhouses
• Contract award to Coco Paving Inc. for $4,602,000 (excl. HST) for 2022 Road Resurfacing Improvements and Culvert Replacements
• Additional $104,200 for nine hybrid 1/2 ton pickup trucks; $1,241,488 contract to Smith and Long Limited for Woodingford Lodge HVAC Cooling Upgrade
• Additional $1,858,781 for Alyea Sewage Pump Station construction in Pattullo Industrial Park; 2022 Tax Policy By-law (By-law 6426-2022) to set tax ratios and rates

Library Board - Oxford County

This is a special meeting of the Oxford County Library Board, held virtually. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, agenda approval, minutes, and reports. The only substantive item is a closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations, which includes a verbal report from the CEO/Chief Librarian Recruitment Committee.

• Closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Verbal report from CEO/Chief Librarian Recruitment Committee
• Appointment of Lynn Buchner as Secretary of the Board

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will hold a public meeting and consider an official plan amendment to allow a 128-bed long-term care facility in Tavistock, plus updates to agricultural policies. They will also vote on several road construction contracts, including Victoria Street in Norwich and Oxford Road 54 in Woodstock, and a janitorial services contract. A motion proposes county funding for fibre optic broadband in partnership with area municipalities.

• Public hearing and decision on OP 21-20-2 to redesignate land in Tavistock from Low Density Residential to Major Institutional for a 128-bed long-term care facility (peopleCare Inc.)
• Contract award to Viewcon Construction Ltd. for $1,327,053 (excl. HST) for Victoria Street reconstruction, Norwich
• Contract award to Viewcon Construction Ltd. for $2,297,953 (excl. HST) for Oxford Road 54 (Huron Street) Phase 2 reconstruction, Woodstock
• Contract award to SBM Property Services Inc. for $1,723,582 (excl. HST) for three-year janitorial services
• Motion by Councillor Mayberry to commit county funding for fibre optic broadband at $1 county for every $2 lower-tier funding

Oxford County Council approved an official plan amendment to allow a 128-bed long-term care facility in Tavistock, and adopted updates to agricultural policies. It also awarded contracts for road reconstruction and janitorial services, and supported a transitional shelter project in principle.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 21-20-2 for peopleCare Inc. long-term care facility (carried)
• Adopted Phase 1 Official Plan Review updates to agricultural policies (carried)
• Awarded $1,327,053 contract to Viewcon Construction for Victoria Street reconstruction (carried)
• Awarded $2,297,953 contract to Viewcon Construction for Oxford Road 54 Phase 2 reconstruction (carried)
• Awarded $1,723,582 contract to SBM Property Services for janitorial services (carried)
• Supported Pathways Community shelter project in principle (carried)
• Committed to matching Township of Norwich broadband funds up to one-fifth of reserve (carried)
• Authorized funding transfers for Vansittart Avenue left turn lanes project (carried)

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to consider several routine items, including accepting statistics for the two months ending February 28, 2022, receiving the Librarian's Report, and approving amendments to the Board Governance Policy and a new Library and Political Elections Policy. A presentation on Maker Culture is also scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major funding or construction items.

• Maker Culture presentation by Ellen Rabie, Meagan Brennan, Shannon Van Herzele
• Acceptance of statistics for two months ending February 28, 2022
• Receive Librarian's Report No. 2022-03 for information
• Approve Board Governance Policy amendments (Report No. 2022-04)
• Approve Library and Political Elections Policy (Report No. 2022-05)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several planning applications, including draft plans of subdivision in Norwich and Tillsonburg and an Official Plan amendment for Woodstock. They will also vote on allocating up to $1.2 million for affordable housing, a motion calling for the dissolution of the Ontario Land Tribunal, and other routine reports and by-laws.

• Allocate up to $1.2M from Affordable Housing Reserve for ~30 units at 175 Springbank Avenue North, Woodstock
• Allocate up to $300,000 for secondary unit grants (up to $15,000 per homeowner)
• Draft plan approval for 10 residential units in Norwich (SB 21-03-3)
• Draft plan approval for 54 lots and 25 townhouse units in Tillsonburg (SB 21-09-7)
• Motion requesting Ontario government to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal

Oxford County Council approved draft plans for two residential subdivisions in Norwich and Tillsonburg, and adopted the Southeast Woodstock Secondary Plan to re-designate lands for industrial and commercial use. Council also allocated $1.2 million for affordable housing at 175 Springbank Avenue North and $300,000 for a secondary unit grant program. A motion to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal was defeated.

• Approved draft plan of subdivision SB 21-03-3 (1537688 Ontario Inc.) for 10 units in Norwich
• Approved draft plan of subdivision SB 21-09-7 (Oxnard Potters Gate Inc.) for 54 lots and 25 townhouses in Tillsonburg
• Adopted Southeast Woodstock Secondary Plan and Official Plan Amendment OP 20-05-8
• Allocated up to $1.2M from Affordable Housing Reserve for 30 units at 175 Springbank Ave N
• Allocated up to $300,000 for secondary affordable unit grants (up to $15,000 each)
• Adopted Joint Paramedic Service Deployment Review, directing staff to form sharing working group
• Amended COVID-19 vaccination policy to drop rapid testing for unvaccinated staff and proof of vaccination for council meetings
• Motion to dissolve Ontario Land Tribunal defeated

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider an official plan amendment from the City of Woodstock that would permit additional residential units in single-detached, semi-detached, and row-house dwellings, as well as in ancillary structures. The council will also receive reports on 2021 census data, drinking water system performance, a managed forest plan update, and a proposed federal single-use plastics ban. Additionally, council will vote on authorizing $161,000 in additional funding for two tandem axle plow trucks and will enter a closed session to discuss negotiations.

• Public meeting and vote on Official Plan Amendment OP 21-15-8 (Additional Residential Units, City of Woodstock)
• Report CP 2022-78: 2021 Census Data Release and Related Growth Updates
• Report PW 2022-05: 2021 Drinking Water System Performance
• Report PW 2022-08: Additional $161,000 for two tandem axle plow trucks from Roads Reserve
• Report PW 2022-07: Endorsement of comments on federal Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations

Council approved an Official Plan amendment initiated by the City of Woodstock to allow additional residential units (ARUs) in single-detached, semi-detached, and row-house dwellings, as well as in ancillary structures. The amendment, adopted as Amendment No. 271, aligns with provincial policy on housing affordability. Council also received reports on census data, drinking water performance, and a managed forest plan, and endorsed comments on a federal single-use plastics ban. Additional funding of $161,000 was authorized for two tandem axle plow trucks.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 271 for Additional Residential Units in Woodstock (carried)
• Received 2021 Census Data Release and Related Growth Updates (carried)
• Received 2021 Drinking Water System Performance report (carried)
• Received Managed Forest Plan Update: 2021 Review and Operational Activity Forecast (carried)
• Endorsed submission comments on proposed federal Single-Use Plastics Ban (carried)
• Authorized $161,000 additional funding for two tandem axle plow trucks from Roads Reserve (carried)
• Adopted by-laws 6415-2022 to 6418-2022, including Amendment No. 271 (carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

This is a routine Oxford County Council meeting with a standard agenda: approving the agenda and previous minutes, receiving reports, and considering correspondence. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss county property security and public safety, followed by a confirming by-law. No specific decisions, projects, or dollar amounts are listed on the public agenda.

• Closed session to discuss security of County of Oxford property and protection of public safety
• By-law No. 6414-2022 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several reports and motions. Key items include approving the 2021 Annual Progress Report of the 10-Year Shelter Plan, authorizing additional funding for a water booster system replacement at Woodingford Lodge, and receiving information on investment activity and council remuneration. The council will also vote on by-law amendments and a motion regarding school board trustee distribution.

• Approve 2021 Annual Progress Report of the 10-Year Shelter Plan
• Authorize $129,088 additional funding for Woodingford Lodge domestic water booster system replacement
• Receive 2021 Investment Activity Report and Policy Review
• Receive 2021 Council Remuneration and Expenses report
• Amend Procedure By-law to align with November 15 term start

Oxford County Council approved additional funding of $129,088 for the replacement of the domestic water booster system at Woodingford Lodge, funded from the Facilities Reserve. Council also adopted the 2021 Annual Progress Report of the 10 Year Shelter Plan, renewed the Future Oxford Legacy Fund partnership agreement, and amended the Procedure By-law to align with the November 15 term start. A motion to amend Section 9.1.2 of the Procedure By-law regarding budget debate was tabled by a recorded vote of 6-4.

• Approved $129,088 for Woodingford Lodge water booster system replacement (carried)
• Adopted 2021 Annual Progress Report of 10 Year Shelter Plan (carried)
• Authorized CAO and Director of Corporate Services to execute Future Oxford Legacy Fund partnership renewal (carried)
• Amended Procedure By-law to align with November 15 term start (carried)
• Tabled amendment to Procedure By-law Section 9.1.2 on budget motions (6-4)
• Supported TVDSB trustee distribution of 2 per county and 6 for London (carried)
• Adopted recommendations from closed session on land acquisition/disposition (carried)
• Gave final reading to By-laws 6411-2022, 6412-2022, 6413-2022 (carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council is considering several major items including the implementation of a 24-hour emergency shelter in Woodstock. They are also discussing official plan amendments for rural residential units and a grant for the Tillsonburg Regional Airport.

• Implementation of a 24-hour, 7-day emergency shelter at 723 Dundas Street, Woodstock
• Allocation of up to $95,000 from the Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Initiative and up to $180,000 from the County Affordable Housing Reserve
• Official Plan updates for Additional Residential Units (ARUs) in rural areas
• Proposed $50,000 grant for the Tillsonburg Regional Airport
• Municipal Modernization Fund reports regarding accounts payable digitization

Council approved a 24/7 emergency shelter at the existing site on 723 Dundas Street, Woodstock, allocating up to $95,000 from CHPI and $180,000 from the County Affordable Housing Reserve. They also directed staff to initiate an Official Plan amendment for additional residential units in rural areas and supported AMO's recommendations on joint and several liability reform. A motion to grant $50,000 to the Tillsonburg Regional Airport failed in a 5-5 tie vote.

• Approved 24/7 emergency shelter at 723 Dundas St, Woodstock (carried)
• Allocated up to $95,000 from CHPI and $180,000 from Affordable Housing Reserve for shelter (carried)
• Directed staff to initiate Official Plan amendment for additional residential units in rural areas (carried)
• Supported AMO's recommendations on joint and several liability reform (carried)
• Received SWIFT monthly project update as information (carried)
• Adopted Accounts Payable Digitization Process final report (carried)
• Received 2022 Budget Update for information (carried)
• Denied $50,000 grant to Tillsonburg Regional Airport (5-5 tie, not carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to decide on several planning and budget items. Key actions include a proposed 89-unit residential subdivision in Plattsville, a $2.2 million contract for Ingersoll water tower rehabilitation, and multiple motions to remove items from the 2022 budget. The agenda also includes routine approvals and by-laws.

• Public hearing and draft approval for Cress-Ridge Farms 89-unit subdivision in Plattsville (OP 20-03-1, SB 20-01-1)
• Award $2,201,300 contract to Landmark Municipal Services for Ingersoll Water Tower rehabilitation, plus $175,000 from reserve
• Motions to remove $50,000 Tillsonburg Regional Airport grant, storage building, and several staff positions from 2022 budget
• By-law to amend Affordable Home Ownership Program (By-law 6404-2022)
• Interim tax levy by-law for 2022 (By-law 6401-2022)

Council approved an Official Plan Amendment and draft plan of subdivision for a proposed 89-unit residential development in Plattsville, along with several other items including a water tower rehabilitation contract, a condominium draft plan, an affordable home ownership program update, and the 2022 interim levy. A motion to add $50,000 in grant funding for the Tillsonburg Regional Airport was defeated, while a motion to defer a storage building project at the Tillsonburg wastewater facility to 2023 was approved.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 267 and draft subdivision for 89 units in Plattsville (motion carried)
• Approved $2,201,300 contract to Landmark Municipal Services for Ingersoll Water Tower rehabilitation (motion carried)
• Approved draft plan of condominium and exemption for 2563557 Ontario Inc. in Tillsonburg (motion carried)
• Approved By-law 6404-2022 amending Affordable Home Ownership Program (motion carried)
• Approved 2022 Interim Levy By-law 6401-2022 (motion carried)
• Defeated motion to add $50,000 grant for Tillsonburg Regional Airport (4-6)
• Approved deferral of Tillsonburg wastewater storage building to 2023 (6-4)
• Declared surplus land on Oxford Road 22 and closed part of road allowance (motion carried)