Oxford County public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will consider adopting the 2025 business plans and budget, with multiple motions to amend spending including grants, capital projects, and affordable housing. Councillors will also vote on a seven-year curbside waste collection contract with Emterra Environmental and an updated service level. Additional items include the 2025 insurance program, borrowing by-law, and water/wastewater rates.

• Award 7-year curbside waste contract to Emterra Environmental, starting May 2027, with co-collection and annual large-item pickup.
• Approve 2025 general insurance program with Intact Public Entities at $2,192,931 base premium.
• Adopt 2025 budget with motions to add $131,500 in grants (Oxford Connection, Small Business Centre, Domestic Abuse Services) and increase affordable housing base to $4 million.
• Motions to remove $2M solar PV installation from budget and defer $700,000 road grader purchase pending service-sharing review.
• Enact borrowing by-law (No. 6694-2024) for 2025 current expenditures and a confirmation by-law.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is reviewing several borrowing by-laws for capital works across the county and its municipalities. The body is also considering an Official Plan amendment to allow a five-unit residential building in Woodstock and a new driver policy.

• Proposed Official Plan Amendment OP 24-09-8 to redesignate lands at Part Lot 30 e/s Victoria Street from Low Density to Medium Density Residential
• Debenture borrowing requests including $2,930,000 for Oxford County, $1,500,000 for Blandford-Blenheim, and multiple loans for Tillsonburg and Woodstock
• Authorization to apply for Green Municipal Fund funding for a Climate Action Plan
• Approval of Policy 7.33 Safe and Responsible Driver Policy effective January 1, 2025
• By-law No. 6691-2024 regarding the dedication and naming of highways

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council will hear the 2025 Business Plans and Budget presentation and consider draft budgets from two conservation authorities. A notice of motion proposes removing the non-statutory exemption for industrial buildings from the development charge policy, which would affect the draft budget. Council may also adopt a confirming by-law for meeting actions.

• 2025 Business Plans and Budget presentation
• Notice of Motion to remove non-statutory exemption for industrial development from development charge policy and budget
• Consideration of Long Point Region Conservation Authority 2025 draft budget
• Consideration of Upper Thames River Conservation Authority 2025 draft budget
• Report CS 2024-39 on 2025 Water and Wastewater rates (received for discussion)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will review and discuss the 2025 Business Plans and Budget, including water and wastewater rates, library budget, and court security grant. A notice of motion seeks to amend the budget to remove funding for non-statutory exemptions related to industrial development. Council also receives draft budgets from Grand River and Catfish Creek conservation authorities.

• 2025 Business Plan and Budget presentation
• Notice of Motion to remove non-statutory exemption for industrial development charges
• 2025 Water and Wastewater Rates report (CS 2024-39)
• 2025 Oxford County Library Business Plan and Budget (CS 2024-41)
• Draft 2025 budgets from GRCA and CCCA

Library Board - Oxford County

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items listed for this meeting.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council will consider a motion to remove non-statutory industrial development charge exemptions, which staff estimate would reduce a 5.8% tax levy increase. Also set to discuss 2025 water and wastewater rates, the 2025 draft budget, and a $465,000 funding increase for affordable housing at 785 Southwood Way, Woodstock. A delegation will present a proposal to address homelessness in Ingersoll.

• Motion to remove non-statutory industrial development charge exemptions (Warden Ryan)
• 2025 water and wastewater rates presented for budget deliberations
• $465,000 additional OPHI funding for 4 affordable rental units at 785 Southwood Way, Woodstock
• By-law authorizing $959,729.26 borrowing for Oak Park Special Services in Tillsonburg
• Delegation from Ben Lampkin on homelessness proposal in Ingersoll

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The council will consider and vote on an Official Plan amendment (OP 20-14-3) and a draft subdivision plan (SB 20-05-3) submitted by Stubbe’s Property Development Inc. for land in the Township of Norwich. They will also receive reports and recommendations on the county’s 5‑Year Tourism Plan, the 2024‑2025 Social Housing Insurance Program (premium $180,195), and a revised lease for Griffin Way Developments Inc. at 477 Griffin Way. Additional items include approval of reserve allocations, adoption of By‑law No. 6671‑2024 to adopt Amendment 326 to the Official Plan, and other routine reports.

• Approval of Official Plan Amendment OP 20-14-3 and Draft Subdivision SB 20-05-3 for Stubbe’s Property Development Inc.
• Adoption of the 5‑Year Tourism Plan 2025‑2030
• Approval of the 2024‑2025 Social Housing Insurance Program premium $180,195
• Revised five‑year lease agreement with Griffin Way Developments Inc. at 477 Griffin Way
• By‑law No. 6671‑2024 to adopt Amendment 326 to the County of Oxford Official Plan

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is scheduled to meet on October 15, 2024. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or items listed.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will consider approving an Official Plan Amendment to rezone land in Tillsonburg for medium-density residential development and award construction contracts for water and sewer projects in Woodstock. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the zoning change and several by-laws.

• Official Plan Amendment OP 22-19-7 to rezone land in Tillsonburg
• Contract award for Bowerhill Booster Pumping Station ($4,191,882)
• Contract award for Lansdowne Avenue Sanitary Pumping Station ($6,264,807)
• Authorization to sole-source air handler units at Woodingford Lodge ($375,800)
• By-law to authorize agreement with Ducks Unlimited Canada for Curries Road Wetland

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will vote on two Official Plan amendment by‑laws: Amendment No. 318 to redesignate land in Tillsonburg from medium‑ to high‑density residential, and Amendment No. 324 to create a special policy area for an eight‑storey residential project in Woodstock. The council will also approve $125,000 from unspent capital funds for the Oxford Road 30 slope rehabilitation project and authorize an easement agreement for water and wastewater infrastructure on McQueen Street between Metcalf and Reeve Streets. A motion will direct staff to study options for relocating council‑chamber video cameras and report back for the 2025 budget. Additional reports on speed‑enforcement, budget engagement, credit rating, and ambulance response plans will be received for information.

• By‑law 6659‑2024 to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 318 for high‑density residential redesignation in Tillsonburg (Block 38, Plan 41M‑392).
• By‑law 6660‑2024 to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 324 creating a special policy area for an eight‑storey residential development in Woodstock (Part Lot 1, w/s of Light Street, Plan 10).
• Approval of $125,000 from unspent Capital Account 930080 to fund design work for the Oxford Road 30 (11th Line) slope rehabilitation project.
• By‑law 6664‑2024 authorizing an easement agreement with the City of Woodstock to allow water and wastewater infrastructure access on McQueen Street between Metcalf and Reeve Streets.
• Motion directing staff to investigate cost‑effective options for relocating council‑chamber video cameras and to report to council for the 2025 budget.

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is scheduled to meet on September 17, 2024. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024
• Agenda is currently procedural and incomplete

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The council will vote on a single‑source purchase of Zoll Next‑Gen Defibrillators and Autopulse systems costing $1,067,971, with $843,971 transferred from the Paramedic Services Capital Reserve. It will also consider adopting Amendment No. 323 to the Official Plan for a subdivision in Drumbo, updating the Fees and Charges By‑law effective Jan 1 2025, borrowing $7,038 for the County Road 4 Water Services Extension, and approving multi‑year rent increases for County‑owned community housing.

• Approve $1,067,971 purchase of Zoll Defibrillators and Autopulse systems; transfer $843,971 from capital reserve
• Adopt Amendment No. 323 to the County of Oxford Official Plan for the Drumbo subdivision (OP 23‑04‑1)
• Amend Schedule “A” to By‑law No. 4889‑2007 (Fees and Charges By‑law) effective Jan 1 2025
• Authorize borrowing $7,038 from the Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund for County Road 4 Water Services Extension
• Approve community housing rent increases: 10% in Jan 2025, 10% in Jan 2026, and an additional 2.9% in 2027

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council is reviewing several land development applications for residential and condominium projects. Additionally, they are considering funding for transitional housing and various road and intersection improvements.

• Allocation of up to $1.65 million for three transitional/supportive housing projects
• Draft plan of condominium for 655 Northdale Drive, Woodstock
• Residential subdivision and condominium application for 183 Brock Street, Thamesford
• Official Plan Amendment to expand the Village of Thamesford boundary
• Contract award of $1,225,671 to Viewcon Construction Limited for Oxford Road 9 reconstruction

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is reviewing a recommendation to approve an Official Plan Amendment that would allow a 13-storey, 213-unit apartment building on a Woodstock site. The agenda also recommends awarding a $1,082,349 contract to Capital Paving Inc. for intersection improvements at Punkeydoodles Corners. Council will review a homelessness prevention report and authorize the use of $579,804 in long-term care funding for Woodingford Lodge. The zoning change would alter development rules for a specific property, while the road contract funds intersection upgrades that affect local traffic patterns.

• Official Plan Amendment OP 23-10-8 to allow a 13-storey, 213-unit apartment in Woodstock (Tiffany Development Corporation)
• Contract award to Capital Paving Inc. for $1,082,349 (excluding HST) for Punkeydoodles Corners intersection improvements
• Authorization to invest $579,804 in long-term care funding and $785,408 in capital reserves for Woodingford Lodge
• Review of the 2023-2024 Homelessness Prevention Program Funding Annual Report
• By-law No. 6641-2024 to adopt Amendment No. 319 to the County of Oxford Official Plan

Library Board - Oxford County

The provided document contains no substantive information regarding meeting topics, decisions, or discussions. It consists of empty administrative fields and software interface text.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council is considering a draft plan of subdivision for an industrial development in the City of Woodstock. Additional items include updates to the 2024 Asset Management Plan, the 2025 draft budget schedule, and new community outreach safety policies.

• Industrial draft plan of subdivision SB 24-02-8 for nine industrial blocks in the City of Woodstock
• Adoption of the 2024 Development Charge Background Study and By-law No. 6639-2024
• Approval of the 2024 Asset Management Plan
• Approval of the 2025 Draft Budget Schedule and Budget Survey
• Adoption of Policy 7.32 regarding Community Outreach and Home Visit Safety

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council is reviewing the 2023 audited financial statements and a new municipal curbside waste collection program. Additionally, they are considering an official plan amendment for residential development in Tillsonburg and the declaration of surplus land in Norwich.

• Official Plan Amendment OP-23-13-7 to redesignate lands for four apartment dwellings in Tillsonburg
• Declaration of surplus property at 135 Main Street, Norwich
• Municipal Curbside Waste Collection Program procurement and contract negotiations
• Acceptance of the 2023 Audited Financial Statements

Library Board - Oxford County

The provided document contains no substantive information regarding meeting topics, decisions, or discussions. It consists of empty administrative fields and software interface text.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council will receive a presentation regarding the 2024 Asset Management Plan outcomes. The meeting also includes consideration of By-law No. 6635-2024 to confirm all actions and proceedings.

• Asset Management Plan Update workshop
• By-law No. 6635-2024

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed development charges for county-wide and area-specific water and wastewater services. The agenda also includes reviewing a strategy for housing providers at the end of mortgage or agreement terms. Additionally, the Council will consider debt financing for municipal drains in Blandford-Blenheim and South-West Oxford.

• Public meeting regarding County-wide and area-specific water and wastewater development charges
• Approval of a strategy for housing providers at the end of mortgage or agreement terms
• Borrowing $142,797.00 from the Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund for Blandford-Blenheim municipal drains
• Borrowing $61,139.00 from the Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund for South-West Oxford municipal drains
• Review of recommendations regarding Bill 185 and the Provincial Planning Statement

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council will review several official plan amendments for the Town of Ingersoll regarding residential units and a secondary plan. Additionally, they are considering a $4.5 million road resurfacing contract and the early procurement of a mower tractor.

• Official Plan Amendment OP 23-01-6: additional residential units in Town of Ingersoll
• Official Plan Amendment OP 24-03-6: South-West Ingersoll Secondary Plan
• Contract award to Brantco Construction for $4,501,576 for 2024 Road Resurfacing
• Early procurement of a Mower Tractor involving a $200,000 fund advance and $20,000 reserve transfer
• 20-year agreement with Ducks Unlimited Canada for Thames River Wetland conservation

Library Board - Oxford County

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are recorded for this meeting.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council will review several departmental reports including a contract for road culvert replacements, the 2024-2025 homelessness prevention investment plan, and the 2024 tax policy by-law. Additionally, officials will receive presentations regarding the Board of Health budget and youth futures updates.

• Contract award to Cassidy Construction London Ltd. for $1,249,168 (excluding HST) for culvert replacements on Oxford Road 8, 18, 19, and 37
• Approval of the 2024-2025 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan
• Enactment of By-law No. 6624-2024 to establish tax ratios and levy tax rates for 2024
• Presentation on the 2024 Board of Health Budget

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will receive an update regarding the 10-Year Shelter Plan and service manager obligations. The presentation includes information on the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan Renewal and a Housing Needs Assessment.

• Presentation on 10-Year Shelter Plan update and service manager obligations
• Review of 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan Renewal
• Housing Needs Assessment discussion
• By-law No. 6626-2024 to confirm all Council actions and proceedings

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council is reviewing a draft plan of subdivision for several residential lots and townhouses in Ingersoll. Additionally, departments will present annual updates regarding water quality, waste management, wastewater performance, and energy consumption.

• Draft Plan of Subdivision SB 22-08-6: seven single detached dwellings, 40 street fronting townhouses, and 26 residential townhouse units in Ingersoll
• 2023 Drinking Water Quality Management System Update
• 2023 Annual Waste Management Reports
• 2023 Annual Wastewater System Performance
• 2023 Annual Energy Report

Library Board - Oxford County

The provided text contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific meeting items. No topics, motions, or decisions were documented in this record.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The meeting includes proposals for land-use amendments to allow up to 24 cottages at The Oxford Hills in South-West Oxford. Council will also review contracts for road reconstruction and new snow plow trucks. Additionally, the agenda features updates to development charge policies and a presentation on wind farm visions.

• Official Plan Amendment for 'The Oxford Hills' to permit up to 24 single-room cottages in South-West Oxford
• $4,382,218 contract award to Oxford Civil Group Inc. for Oxford Road 16 reconstruction in Zorra
• $1,341,297 contract award to Premier Truck Group of London for three tandem snow plow trucks
• Presentation by Prowind Inc. regarding a vision for a wind farm in Oxford County
• Updates to the Development Charges Study and related policy manuals

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council is reviewing several departmental reports including water system performance and forest plan updates. Key decisions include awarding contracts for bridge rehabilitation on Oxford Road 33 and curtain replacements at Woodingford Lodge.

• Draft Plan of Condominium application for lands on Yeo Street, Woodstock
• $1,218,537 contract for Bridge 784064 rehabilitation on Oxford Road 33
• $133,000 single source contract for Woodingford Lodge curtain replacement
• 2023 Annual Progress Report for the 10-Year Shelter Plan
• By-law No. 6615-2024 to amend Community Safety Zones on County roads

Library Board - Oxford County

The provided document contains no specific meeting topics, proposals, or decisions. It consists of empty administrative fields and software interface text.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council is reviewing official plan amendments for residential and community facility developments in Tillsonburg. Additional items include implementing community safety zones and authorizing washroom renovations at the Woodstock Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Official Plan Amendment OP 23-12-7: PeopleCare Inc. redevelopment in Tillsonburg
• Official Plan Amendment OP 23-07-7: Thames Valley District School Board development in Tillsonburg
• Implementation of 2024 Community Safety Zones on the County road network
• $305,000 transfer for washroom renovations at Woodstock Wastewater Treatment Plant (195 Admiral Street)
• Appointment of Christene Scrimgeour as external auditor through 2026

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council is considering several policy shifts, including transitioning focus from the Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan to the current Strategic Plan. Additionally, the agenda includes updates on community planning studies, forest land use, and tree conservation.

• Authorization for staff to retain Watson and Associates for Phase 1 Comprehensive Review Study updates
• Transition of focus from Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan to the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
• Funding agreement with Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry regarding legacy oil and gas wells
• Approval of Asset Retirement Obligations Policy 6.10
• By-laws for Forest Land Use, Woodlands Conservation, and reduced load limits on certain County roads

Library Board - Oxford County

The provided document contains no substantive information regarding meeting topics, decisions, or discussions. It consists of empty administrative fields and software placeholders.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council is reviewing several public works amendments and financial by-laws. Key items include a contract for bridge rehabilitation on Oxford Road 59 and the enactment of an interim tax levy for 2024.

• Contract award to Sierra Bridge Inc. for $6,342,043 (excluding HST) for Bridge No. 59755 on Oxford Road 59
• Amendment to the Reduced Load Limit By-law 5905-2017
• Amendments to County Forests and County Lands Recreation By-law 5854-2016
• Amendments to the Woodlands Conservation By-law 6035-2018
• Enactment of the 2024 Interim Levy By-law 6604-2024