Oxford County public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Library Board - Oxford County
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Council Meeting - Oxford County
The meeting includes consideration of the 2024 Business Plan and Budget, including various grant requests and levies. Council will also review a contract for 911 services with Woodstock Police Services and a proposed road allowance closure in South-West Oxford.
- Proposed closure of part of the Dereham Line road allowance in South-West Oxford
- Single-source contract award for 911 services to Woodstock Police Services
- $2,092,704 base premium for the 2024 General Insurance Program
- $163,949 base premium for the 2024 Social Housing Insurance Program
- Motion to increase affordable housing development funding to $4 million annually
Council Meeting - Oxford County
The meeting focuses on the review of the 2024 Business Plans and Budget. Several notices of motion have been presented to amend the draft budget, including proposals regarding housing, infrastructure, and tax relief.
- Proposed removal of $500,000 for cycling infrastructure on OR24
- Proposed $1 million increase for affordable housing development funding
- Proposal to identify $2 million in capital reserves to reduce the general levy
- Proposal to repatriate COVID-19 Stimulus Fund principal to the General Reserve
- Proposed deferral of a $25,000 purchase for Council Chambers chairs
Council Meeting - Oxford County
The Council meeting includes discussions on residential development amendments in Tillsonburg and Woodstock. It also addresses infrastructure projects, including intersection improvements at Punkeydoodles Corners and speed management reviews. Additionally, the agenda covers potential increases to development application fees.
- Proposed residential subdivision in Woodstock for four single detached dwellings
- Pre-approval of $1,000,000 for intersection improvements at Punkeydoodles Corners
- Authorization of up to $8,094,000 for social housing improvements over three years
- Potential increases to County development application fees effective January 1, 2024
- Implementation of speed management and road safety measures in Tillsonburg, Woodstock, and Ingersoll
Library Board - Oxford County
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Council Meeting - Oxford County
Council is reviewing several 2024 business plans and budgets for discussion. This includes reviews of the Grand River Conservation Authority and Long Point Region Conservation Authority draft budgets.
- 2024 Business Plans and Budgets overview
- Grand River Conservation Authority Draft Budget 2024
- Long Point Region Conservation Authority Draft 2024 Budget
- 2024 Oxford County Library Business Plan and Budget
- Court Security Grant Special Tax Levy
Council Meeting - Oxford County
Council will consider an amendment to allow more residential units in the City of Woodstock. The agenda also includes budget discussions for the library and police services, as well as a plan for Oxford Road 19 reconstruction.
- Official Plan Amendment OP 23-09-8 to allow additional residential units in Woodstock
- $5,223,742 levy for the 2024 Oxford County Library Business Plan and Budget
- $82,936 special tax levy for Woodstock Police Services Court Security Grant
- Authorization of Alternative 5 for the Oxford Road 19 reconstruction study
- Approval of a 2.5% maximum rent increase for Community Housing in 2024
Council Meeting - Oxford County
The Council is reviewing official plan amendments regarding a medical centre in Tillsonburg and the Drumbo Secondary Plan. They are also considering new organic waste processing technologies and road reconstruction for Oxford Road 19. The agenda includes various grant requests and a proposed rent increase for community housing.
- Official Plan Amendment for a medical centre at 671 Broadway, Tillsonburg (Recommendation: Not approve)
- Authorization of up to $125,000 for a homelessness response strategy consultant
- Approval of 2.5% maximum rent increase for Oxford County Community Housing in 2024
- Adoption of the Drumbo Secondary Plan and Amendment No. 304
- Preferred technology selection for a County-owned organics processing facility
Library Board - Oxford County
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Council Meeting - Oxford County
Council is reviewing an application to amend the Official Plan for two new residential lots near Salter Avenue. The agenda also includes endorsements for the 2024 Transportation and Water/Wastewater Master Plans. Additionally, several local organizations will present grant requests.
- Official Plan Amendment for two single detached dwellings at Salter Avenue
- Endorsement of the 2024 Transportation Master Plan draft
- Endorsement of the 2024 Water and Wastewater Master Plan draft
- OILC financing applications for Woodstock and Tillsonburg
- Grant requests from Oxford Small Business Centre and The Oxford Connection
Council Meeting - Oxford County
Oxford County Council is reviewing a proposal for a warehouse facility in Blandford-Blenheim. The meeting also addresses plans to increase residential density and an appeal regarding farm dwelling severances. Additionally, the Council will consider paramedic response plans and infrastructure extensions.
- Recommendation against warehouse development on Oxford Road 29
- Proposed work plan to increase residential density in the County
- Direction to appeal a land division decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal
- Approval of the 2024 Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan
- By-law for Concession Street West Services Extension Project funding
Library Board - Oxford County
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Council Meeting - Oxford County
Oxford County Council is reviewing the 2023–2026 Strategic Plan and several infrastructure projects. The agenda includes funding requests for sanitary sewer design in Woodstock and a homelessness strategy consultant. Additionally, council will consider condominium approvals and updates to local fees and charges.
- Draft plan of condominium approval for Reeves Land Corporation in Ingersoll
- $100,000 transfer from Wastewater Woodstock Reserve for Lansdowne Avenue sewer design
- Up to $125,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve for a homelessness strategy consultant
- $15,960 borrowing from Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve for watermain extension
- Updates to the Fees and Charges By-law effective January 1, 2024
Council Meeting - Oxford County
Council approved three Official Plan amendments and a draft plan of subdivision for projects in Woodstock and Ingersoll. The board also declared a property in Princeton as surplus land.
- Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-23-8 for mixed-use commercial and residential development in Woodstock (Motion Carried)
- Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision SB 22-05-8 for 23 single detached and 44 townhouse dwellings in Woodstock (Motion Carried)
- Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-08-6 to convert a former school to a 20-unit apartment in Ingersoll (Motion Carried)
- Approved declaration of surplus land for 71 Cowan Street, Princeton (Motion Carried)
- Approved sending a letter of support for revised construction plans for the new north Woodstock school (Motion Carried)
- Adopted Council Minutes from July 12, 2023, and August 3, 2023 (Motions Carried)
Council Meeting - Oxford County
Council met in a special session primarily to conduct Workshop No. 3 of a strategic planning exercise facilitated by StrategyCorp. No substantive policy decisions or legislative changes were made during the meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Passed By-law No. 6558-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting
Council Meeting - Oxford County
Council approved three Official Plan amendments regarding residential and commercial land use. The council also formally declared intimate partner violence an epidemic and referred the matter to the Safe and Well Oxford Steering Committee.
- Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-28-8 for an 8-unit dwelling at 215 Raglan Street, Woodstock
- Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-25-4 to recognize a trucking operation at 344154 Ebenezer Road
- Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 23-03-4 for a surplus farm dwelling severance at 484820 Sweaburg Road
- Declared intimate partner violence an epidemic
- Referred Ingamo Homes presentation to the Safe and Well Oxford Steering Committee
- Received information from Melrose Investments Inc. regarding the Transportation Master Plan
Council Meeting - Oxford County
Council approved the transition of the municipal Blue Box Program to a province-wide system and authorized funding for water and sewage projects. Several by-laws were passed, including those for watermain extensions, sewage pumping stations, and speed limit changes on County Roads.
- Approved transition of Municipal Blue Box Program to province-wide system (Resolution No. 5)
- Approved amendments to Non-Union Job Evaluation and Salary Administration Policy (Resolution No. 7)
- Approved funding and mandatory connection by-law for Lansdowne Ave Watermain Extension (Resolution No. 8)
- Approved $257,851 transfer to Stubbe’s Property Development Inc. for Main St Norwich Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station (Resolution No. 9)
- Approved $30,000 internal debt borrowing from Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund for Tillsonburg (Resolution No. 10)
- Passed By-law No. 6553-2023 to establish Community Safety Zones on certain County roads (Resolution No. 12)
- Passed By-law No. 6554-2023 to provide for speed limits on County Roads (Resolution No. 12)
- Passed By-law No. 6552-2023 imposing special annual drainage levies upon Area Municipalities (Resolution No. 12)
Council Meeting - Oxford County
Council met in a special session primarily to conduct a second strategic planning workshop facilitated by StrategyCorp. The meeting resulted in no substantive policy decisions other than the approval of the agenda and a procedural by-law.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Passed By-law No. 6548-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting
Council Meeting - Oxford County
Council approved an Official Plan Amendment to allow a ten-storey, 125-unit apartment building at Juliana Drive and Lampman Place. The board also passed a resolution calling on federal and provincial governments to address the homelessness crisis in Ontario.
- Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-26-8 for a 125-unit apartment building (Motion Carried)
- Approved request for staff report on options for truth and reconciliation (Motion Carried)
- Directed staff to consider recommendations from Oxford County Economic Development Partnerships (Motion Carried)
- Received road safety and speed limit concerns for consideration with Report No. PW 2023-28 (Motion Carried)
- Passed resolution calling on federal and provincial governments to commit to ending homelessness in Ontario (Motion Carried)
- Adopted Council Minutes of May 24, 2023 (Motion Carried)
- Adopted Minutes of June 5, 2023 Strategic Planning Workshop (Motion Carried)
Council Meeting - Oxford County
Council met in a special session primarily to participate in a strategic planning workshop led by StrategyCorp. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Passed By-law No. 6543-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting
Council Meeting - Oxford County
Council approved an Official Plan Amendment to allow a 43-unit apartment building at 175 Springbank Ave. North in Woodstock. A contract was awarded for intersection improvements at Oxford Road 29 and Blenheim Road. Council also authorized a formal response to provincial consultations on 'A Place to Grow'.
- Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 23-02-8 for 43-unit apartment at 175 Springbank Ave. North
- Passed By-law No. 6525-2023 to adopt Amendment Number 296 to the Official Plan
- Awarded $1,642,719 contract to Oxford Civil Group Inc. for Oxford Road 29 and Blenheim Road intersection improvements
- Adopted recommendations in Report No. CP 2023-144 regarding 'A Place to Grow' and Provincial Policy Statement response
- Adopted recommendations in Report No. CS (CS) 2023-16 following closed session
- Received information from Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus delegation
- Proclaimed June 2023 as Pride Month