Oxford County public meetings in 2025

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will consider adoption of the 2026 Business Plans and Budget, including a general levy amount and special levies for library and court security. A delegation is requesting a 0% tax increase. Multiple motions seek to remove new full-time equivalent positions and a bookmobile initiative, and to defer a cycling infrastructure project. Council will also act on a 2026 borrowing by-law and approve a general insurance program at a base premium of $2,273,400.

• Delegation from Stand4Oxford requesting a 0% tax increase
• Motion to remove New Initiative NI 2026-10 (Ox on the Run bookmobile) with $259,487 operational cost and $300,000 capital
• Motions to remove up to 12 new full-time equivalent positions from the draft budget
• Motion to defer $530,000 cycling infrastructure project on Oxford Road 6 to Ingersoll
• Motion to advance Project No. 960429 Manganese Filtration in Plattsville to 2026 budget

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted minutes from three prior meetings. It adopted the recommendation to enact By‑law 6779‑2025, authorizing borrowing for the 2026 fiscal year. A motion to add $30,000 for SCOR EDC membership was not carried. Several correspondence items and a delegation on a 0% tax increase were received.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 1) – Motion carried
• Adopted November 24, 2025 special council minutes (Resolution 3) – Motion carried
• Adopted November 26, 2025 council minutes (Resolution 4) – Motion carried
• Adopted November 26, 2025 development charges appeal minutes (Resolution 5) – Motion carried
• Received Stand4Oxford delegation (Resolution 6) – Motion carried
• Adopted 2026 Borrowing By‑law (Resolution 10) – Motion carried
• Added $30,000 to draft 2026 budget for SCOR EDC membership (Resolution 12) – Motion not carried
• Requested staff report on planning service funding (Resolution 13) – Motion carried

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will consider several by‑law changes, including By‑law No. 6775‑2025 that adopts a new Emergency Management Program and repeals By‑laws 5561‑2014 and 5656‑2015. The council will also review updates to the Purchasing Policy (Policy 6.07) and a medical delegation services agreement with the Southwest Centre for Prehospital Care. Additional items include a third‑quarter business plan and budget review and reports on the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act.

• By‑law No. 6775‑2025 – adopt Emergency Management Program and repeal By‑laws 5561‑2014 and 5656‑2015
• By‑law No. 6776‑2025 – remove certain lands from Part Lot Control
• By‑law No. 6777‑2025 – remove certain lands from Part Lot Control
• Purchasing Policy 6.07 update – approve amendment to General Policy Manual effective Nov 26 2025
• Medical Delegation Services Agreement with Southwest Centre for Prehospital Care

The council adopted the Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan, enacting By‑law 6775‑2025 and repealing older by‑laws. It also approved a purchasing policy update, a medical delegation agreement with Southwest Centre for Prehospital Care, and the Bill 60 recommendations. The council deferred reconsideration of a previous WDFL report and adopted the PW (CS) 2025‑61 report. Several by‑laws (6775‑2025 to 6778‑2025) received their final readings.

• Adopt Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan (By‑law 6775‑2025) – Motion carried
• Adopt Purchasing Policy Update (Report CS 2025‑36) – Motion carried
• Adopt Medical Delegation Services Agreement with Southwest Centre for Prehospital Care – Motion carried
• Adopt Bill 60 recommendations (Report CP 2025‑328) – Motion carried
• Adopt Business Plan and Budget Review Q3 (Report CS 2025‑35) – Motion carried
• Adopt PW (CS) 2025‑61 recommendations – Motion carried
• Defer reconsideration of WDFL (CS) 2025‑06 pending updated report – Motion carried
• Give third and final reading to By‑laws 6775‑2025 to 6778‑2025 – Motion carried

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will hear a Section 20 development charges complaint from CDN Buildings regarding a structure at 1358 Dundas Street, Woodstock. The staff report recommends dismissing the complaint, finding no error in the charge determination or application of the by-law. Council will deliberate and vote on the recommendation.

• Staff report CS 2025-37 recommends dismissing a development charge complaint for 1358 Dundas St, Woodstock
• Delegation from Christine Schweertman and William Reed regarding the complaint
• Council to make a final decision on the complaint after deliberation

The council approved the meeting agenda and then voted to dismiss the Section 20 development charge complaint filed by CDN Buildings for the structure at 1358 Dundas Street, Woodstock. The hearing was formally adjourned after the decision. No pecuniary interest disclosures were reported.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Dismissed development charge complaint for 1358 Dundas Street (motion carried)
• Adjourned Section 20 Development Charge Complaint hearing (motion carried)
• Recorded no disclosures of pecuniary interest

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The council will hear staff presentations on the 2026 Business Plan and Budget, review draft budgets from the Long Point Region Conservation Authority, and consider several reports on the library, court security grant, water and wastewater rates, and tax analysis. These items are presented for discussion as part of the annual budget review. No motions are listed on the agenda.

• Staff presentation on 2026 Business Plans and Budgets
• Review of 2026 Long Point Region Conservation Authority draft budget
• Report on 2026 Oxford County Library Business Plan and Budget
• Report on 2026 Court Security Grant Special Tax Levy
• Report on 2026 Water and Wastewater Rates

The council approved its agenda and waived the 15‑minute presentation limit for budget discussions. It received the 2026 Business Plans and Budgets and the Long Point Conservation Authority draft budget for further consideration. By‑law 6774‑2025 was given a first, second, and third (final) reading. The special meeting was adjourned until the regular council meeting on November 26, 2025.

• Agenda approved (Motion carried)
• Waived 15‑minute presentation limit for budget deliberations (Motion carried)
• Received 2026 Business Plans and Budgets, referred to deliberations (Motion carried)
• Received Long Point Conservation Authority 2026 draft budget, referred to deliberations (Motion carried)
• By‑law 6774‑2025 given first and second reading (Motion carried)
• By‑law 6774‑2025 given third and final reading (Motion carried)
• Special council meeting adjourned until November 26, 2025 (Motion carried at 10:33 a.m.)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council is considering the 2026 Business Plans and Budgets, including a staff presentation on the bus plan budget and draft budgets from the Grand River Conservation Authority and Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. A confirming by-law is also on the agenda.

• Staff presentation on the 2026 Bus Plan Budget (special budget meeting)
• Consideration of the 2026 Grand River Conservation Authority draft budget
• Consideration of the 2026 Upper Thames River Conservation Authority draft budget
• By-law No. 6773-2025 to confirm Council proceedings

The council approved its agenda and waived the 15‑minute presentation limit for budget deliberations. It received the 2026 Business Plans and Budgets, as well as the draft budgets from the Grand River and Upper Thames Conservation Authorities, and gave first/second and third/final readings to By‑law No. 6773‑2025. The meeting was extended to 2:30 p.m. and adjourned until the next special council meeting on November 24, 2025.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 1) – Motion carried
• Waived 15‑minute presentation limit for budget deliberations (Resolution 2) – Motion carried
• Extended adjournment to 2:30 p.m. (Resolution 3) – Motion carried
• Received 2026 Business Plans and Budgets for deliberation (Resolution 4) – Motion carried
• Received 2026 draft budgets from GCRA and UTRCA for deliberation (Resolution 5) – Motion carried
• Gave first and second reading to By‑law 6773‑2025 (Resolution 6) – Motion carried
• Gave third and final reading to By‑law 6773‑2025 (Resolution 7) – Motion carried
• Adjourned special meeting until Nov 24, 2025 (Resolution 8) – Motion carried

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will receive and discuss the 2026 draft business plans and budgets, including a $6,292,127 levy for the County Library. The meeting also includes recommendations on a $62,266 Court Security Grant levy, preliminary water and wastewater rates, and adoption of the Fleet Management Plan. By‑law amendments to Council procedures will be presented for enactment.

• Adopt the PW 2025-60 Fleet Management Plan for implementation
• Review and refer the 2026 Oxford County Library Business Plan and $6,292,127 levy to budget deliberations
• Consider a special 2026 tax levy of $62,266 for a Court Security Grant for Woodstock Police Services
• Receive and consider preliminary 2026 water and wastewater rates and approve the amended Water and Wastewater Rates Policy 6.22
• Present By‑law No. 6771-2025 to amend Procedure By‑law No. 6268-2020

The council approved several budget items, including a $6,292,127 levy for the 2026 Library Business Plan and a $62,266 special tax levy for a Court Security Grant. It also adopted new water and wastewater rates policy and amended council procedural by‑laws. By‑laws 6771‑2025 and 6772‑2025 received first, second, and final readings, and a road‑diet analysis report for Oxford Road 2 and 59 was received as information.

• Adopted Fleet Management Plan (Resolution 6) – motion carried
• Adopted 2026 Library Business Plan and $6,292,127 levy (Resolution 8) – motion carried
• Adopted 2026 Court Security Grant special tax levy of $62,266 (Resolution 9) – motion carried
• Adopted 2026 Water and Wastewater Rates policy (Resolution 10) – motion carried
• Adopted Procedure By‑law Amendment (Resolution 12) – motion carried
• Adopted By‑law 6771‑2025 and 6772‑2025 (first, second, third readings – Resolutions 19 & 20) – motion carried
• Received Road Diet Analysis report for Oxford Road 2 and 59 as information (Resolution 13) – motion carried
• Closed‑session adopted reports CS 2025‑34, HR 2025‑03, and CAO verbal report (Resolutions 16‑18) – motions carried

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is reviewing a new road safety strategy and proposed traffic improvements at the intersection of Oxford Road 4 and Oxford Road 15. The body is also deciding on a social housing insurance program and reviewing emergency flood purchases for the administration building.

• Proposed traffic signals and widening of Oxford Road 15 (Parkinson Road) at Oxford Road 4
• Proposed $100,000 for a consultant to support the Oxford County Road Safety Strategy
• Proposed new 1.0 FTE Supervisor position for a Traffic Management and Road Safety team
• Approval of 2025-2026 Social Housing Insurance Program at a premium of $199,850
• Emergency purchase report regarding the Oxford County Administration Building flood

The council adopted the Oxford County Road Safety Strategy, approved the creation of an ad‑hoc committee with the Warden and Councillors Mark Peterson, Phil Schaefer and Bernia Martin, and authorized $100,000 for a consultant to support the strategy. It also adopted the Good Roads Ontario Road Safety Audit Guideline, approved intersection improvements at Oxford Road 4 and 15, and approved a $199,850 housing insurance program. Additional actions included adopting an emergency purchase report for the County Administration Building flood and passing By‑law No. 6770‑2025.

• Adopted Oxford County Road Safety Strategy (Resolution 6) – Motion Carried
• Approved formation of Ad‑hoc Committee on Road Safety with Warden and Councillors Mark Peterson, Phil Schaefer, Bernia Martin – Motion Carried
• Authorized $100,000 consultant funding for the Road Safety Strategy – Motion Carried
• Adopted Good Roads Ontario Road Safety Audit Guideline – Motion Carried
• Authorized intersection improvements at Oxford Road 4 & 15, including traffic signals and lane widening (Resolution 4) – Motion Carried
• Approved emergency purchase report for County Administration Building flood (Resolution 3) – Motion Carried
• Approved 2025‑2026 Social Housing Insurance Program at $199,850 premium (Resolution 7) – Motion Carried
• Passed By‑law No. 6770‑2025 first, second and third readings (Resolutions 12 & 13) – Motion Carried

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will vote on an Official Plan amendment to allow a battery energy storage system at an active gravel pit in South-West Oxford. The council will also adopt a new Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy and authorize a municipal boundary adjustment between Woodstock and Norwich.

• Official Plan amendment for battery energy storage system (OP 25-05-4)
• Adoption of Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy (By-law 6765-2025)
• Authorization of municipal boundary adjustment between Woodstock and Norwich
• Amendments to County Forests and Lands Recreation By-law
• Confirmation of all council actions and proceedings (By-law 6769-2025)

Council adopted the Official Plan Amendment (OP 25‑05‑4) permitting a battery energy storage system in South‑West Oxford and enacted By‑law 6764‑2025. It also approved a municipal boundary adjustment between Woodstock and Norwich (By‑law 6766‑2025), a Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy (By‑law 6765‑2025), and amendments to the County Forests and Lands Recreation By‑law (By‑law 6767‑2025). Additional items adopted included the Long‑Term Care Committee report and receipt of several provincial correspondences, while a motion to prepare a report on the Norwich correspondence was defeated (4‑6).

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 25‑05‑4 and By‑law 6764‑2025 – Motion Carried
• Approved boundary adjustment between City of Woodstock and Township of Norwich and By‑law 6766‑2025 – Motion Carried
• Approved Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy and By‑law 6765‑2025 – Motion Carried
• Approved amendments to County Forests and County Lands Recreation By‑law (By‑law 6767‑2025) – Motion Carried
• Approved Long‑Term Care Committee quarterly report – Motion Carried
• Received correspondence items 7.1‑7.3 – Motion Carried
• Motion to prepare report on Norwich correspondence not carried (4 in favour, 6 opposed)
• Resolved to reconvene Open Session after Closed Session – Motion Carried

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will decide on a $12.6 million contract for reconstructing Oxford Road 9 in Ingersoll, consider a 115-lot subdivision in Plattsville, and award a $5.8 million contract for arsenic removal at Tillsonburg Well 7A. The agenda also includes declaring surplus land in Woodstock, approving a multi-use trail from Norwich to Tillsonburg, and updating fees and charges by-law.

• $12,568,575 contract award to J-AAR Civil Infrastructures for Oxford Road 9 reconstruction (deferred from Sept. 10)
• $5,772,000 contract to Baseline Constructors Inc. for arsenic removal treatment at Tillsonburg Well 7A
• Official Plan Amendment and draft subdivision approval for 99 single detached and 16 semi-detached lots in Plattsville (Westside Communities)
• Declaration of surplus property in Norwich for potential sale (PIN 00079-0164)
• Authorization to enter agreement with Oxford County Trails Council for Norwich-to-Tillsonburg multi-use trail

The council adopted the Official Plan amendment and draft subdivision for Westside Communities, declared surplus land in Woodstock, awarded a $5,772,000 contract to Baseline Constructors for arsenic removal at Tillsonburg Well 7A, and approved a multi‑use trail agreement between Norwich and Tillsonburg. Additional approvals included housing initiative funding, a child‑care space integration policy, a credit‑rating update, a budget‑engagement survey, and a fees‑and‑charges by‑law amendment.

• Adopted Official Plan amendment OP 22‑18‑1 and draft subdivision SB 22‑06‑1 (Motion Carried)
• Declared City of Woodstock property (Part of Lot 11‑12 Concession 1) surplus land (Motion Carried)
• Awarded $5,772,000 arsenic‑removal contract to Baseline Constructors Inc. for Tillsonburg Well 7A (Motion Carried)
• Authorized multi‑use trail agreement with Oxford County Trails Council for Norwich‑to‑Tillsonburg corridor (Motion Carried)
• Adopted Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative funding plan for 2025‑2026 (Motion Carried)
• Approved Licensed Child Care Space Integration Policy 9.18 (Motion Carried)
• Received 2025 credit‑rating review from Standard & Poor’s (Motion Carried)
• Amended Fees and Charges By‑law 4889‑2007 effective Jan 1 2026 (Motion Carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

This is a largely procedural meeting. The main item is a closed session to consider a verbal report from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the security of county property. Council will also adopt minutes, consider a confirming by-law, and handle other routine business.

• Closed session to receive verbal report from CAO on security of county property
• By-law 6761-2025 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting

The council adopted the recommendation to amend the Official Plan (OP 25‑06‑5) to allow a 22‑unit apartment building in Zorra. It also approved a renewable natural gas pipeline on Oxford Road 59, funding for a dedicated off‑load nurses program, and a $55,000 climate‑hazard assessment under the Green Municipal Fund. Additional approvals included the 2026 land‑ambulance response plan, updates to Official Plan implementation policies, and new delegation by‑law provisions. The motion to award a $12.57 M contract for Oxford Road 9 reconstruction was not carried (5‑5 vote).

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 25‑06‑5 to permit 22 apartment units (motion carried)
• Approved Renewable Natural Gas Pipeline on Oxford Road 59 (motion carried)
• Approved $109,200 Ministry of Health funding for Dedicated Offload Nurses Program (motion carried)
• Approved $55,000 climate‑hazard assessment under Green Municipal Fund (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan (motion carried)
• Adopted recommendations to update Official Plan implementation policies (motion carried)
• Adopted Delegation Policy By‑law amendments and appointment of Ontario Works Administrator (motion carried)
• Rejected contract award for Oxford Road 9 reconstruction; vote 5‑5 (motion not carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will decide on a $12.57 million construction contract for reconstructing Oxford Road 9 in Ingersoll, deferred from August. They will also consider an official plan amendment to increase permitted apartment units from 18 to 22 in Zorra, and accept $109,200 in provincial funding for a dedicated offload nurse program at Tillsonburg hospital. Other items include a renewable natural gas pipeline along Oxford Road 59 and $83,250 in green fund spending for climate adaptation.

• $12,568,575 contract award to J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited for Oxford Road 9 reconstruction from 660m west of Oakwood St to 250m east of Oxford Road 10
• Official Plan Amendment OP 25-06-5 to allow 22 apartment units (up from 18) on Part Lot 21, Concession 1, Township of Zorra
• Accept $109,200 in provincial funding for Dedicated Offload Nurses Program at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital
• Authorize Rural Green Energy Inc. to install a renewable natural gas pipeline within road allowance along Oxford Road 59
• Authorize $55,000 for a climate hazard assessment using $83,250 Green Municipal Fund grant

The council approved the Official Plan Amendment OP 25‑06‑5, increasing the maximum apartments to 22 in Zorra, and adopted related Official Plan updates. It also adopted the 2026 Land Ambulance Response Plan, accepted $109,200 for a Dedicated Offload Nurses program, authorized a renewable natural gas pipeline on Oxford Road 59, and approved Green Municipal Fund spending. Additionally, the council rejected the proposed contract for Oxford Road 9 reconstruction; the vote was 5‑5 and the motion was not carried.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 25‑06‑5 to permit 22 apartment units (Motion Carried)
• Adopted Report CP 2025‑236 updating Official Plan implementation policies (Motion Carried)
• Adopted 2026 Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan (Motion Carried)
• Accepted $109,200 Ministry of Health funding for Dedicated Offload Nurses Program (Motion Carried)
• Authorized Renewable Natural Gas pipeline on Oxford Road 59 (Motion Carried)
• Approved Green Municipal Fund grant spending, including $55,000 climate hazard assessment (Motion Carried)
• Adopted Delegation Policy Updates and By‑Law 6756‑2025 appointments (Motion Carried)
• Rejected contract award for Oxford Road 9 reconstruction; vote 5‑5, motion not carried

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will consider approving an Official Plan amendment to permit a dollar store at 671 Broadway in Tillsonburg and a subdivision extension in Ingersoll. The agenda also includes a $12.6 million road reconstruction contract and a $150,605 waste management system.

• Approve Official Plan amendment for dollar store at 671 Broadway, Tillsonburg
• Approve subdivision extension for 179 residential lots in Ingersoll
• Award $12,568,575 contract for Oxford Road 9 urbanization
• Approve $150,605 waste container inventory management system
• Authorize debenture financing for Woodstock, Blandford-Blenheim, and Tillsonburg

The council adopted the recommendations to amend the Official Plan for the Freure Village subdivision in Ingersoll and to allow a dollar‑store use in Tillsonburg. It also adopted the Homelessness Prevention Program annual report and its funding allocations. The recommendation to award a $12,568,575 contract for the Oxford Road 9 reconstruction was not adopted.

• Approved OP 24-10-6 and Draft Subdivision SB 21-17-06 for Freure Village (motion carried)
• Approved OP 25-04-7 for KerMar Holdings dollar‑store addition (motion carried)
• Adopted Homelessness Prevention Program report and funding allocations (motion carried)
• Did not adopt the recommendation to award $12,568,575 contract for Oxford Road 9 reconstruction (motion not adopted)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 9, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Moved into a public meeting under the Planning Act (motion carried)
• Adjourned the public meeting and reconvened as council (motion carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to decide on a watermain replacement contract in Ingersoll and several road intersection safety measures. The body will also consider an Official Plan Amendment for residential water connections in the Hamlet of Sebastopol.

• Contract award of $1,047,144 to AVERTEX Utility Solutions Inc for watermain replacement at Wonham Street South Rail Crossing
• Proposed all-way stop at Oxford Road 28 and Oxford Road 6 with a $35,000 transfer from Corporate General Reserve
• Proposed temporary all-way stop at Oxford Road 36/Brant Oxford Road and Keg Lane
• Official Plan Amendment OP 25-07-2 to permit municipal water connection for four residential lots in the Hamlet of Sebastopol
• By-laws to remove certain lands from Part Lot Control (By-laws 6741, 6742, and 6743-2025)

The council adopted the recommendation to amend the Official Plan (OP 25‑07‑2) and approved Amendment No. 341 to permit three new residential lots in the Hamlet of Sebastopol, connecting them to the county water system. A $1,047,144 contract was awarded to AVERTEX Utility Solutions for a watermain replacement on Wonham Street South in Ingersoll. Several all‑way stop by‑laws for intersections on Oxford Road were approved, and a by‑law was passed to appoint a Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer for the county.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 25‑07‑2 and Amendment No. 341 (Motion Carried)
• Awarded $1,047,144 watermain replacement contract to AVERTEX Utility Solutions (Motion Carried)
• Approved all‑way stop by‑law for Oxford Road 28 & Oxford Road 6 intersection and transferred $35,000 (Motion Carried)
• Approved temporary all‑way stop by‑law for Oxford Road 36/Brant Oxford Road & Keg Lane (Motion Carried)
• Adopted by‑law to appoint Treasurer (Carolyn King) and Deputy Treasurer (Jennifer Lavallee) (Motion Carried)
• Adopted by‑law to repeal former Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer appointment by‑laws (Motion Carried)
• Adopted multiple by‑laws (Nos. 6740‑2025 to 6746‑2025) for official plan amendment and traffic controls (Motion Carried)
• Resolved to receive correspondence items from Council of Canadians and local townships (Motion Carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will vote on an all-way stop at Oxford Road 33 and 60 with a $35,000 reserve transfer, approve an Artificial Intelligence Policy, and adopt a Volunteer Firefighting Policy. A motion from Deputy Warden Petrie would amend the purchasing policy so competitive procurements of $1,000,000 or more have the same approval authority as those between $100,000 and $1,000,000. The council will also receive a Strategic Plan Update as information and pass a confirming by-law.

• All-way stop at Oxford Road 33 and Oxford Road 60, East Zorra-Tavistock, funded by $35,000 from Corporate General Reserve
• Artificial Intelligence Policy (8.16) for inclusion in the General Policy Manual
• Volunteer Firefighting Policy (5.50) for approval effective June 25, 2025
• Motion to amend Purchasing Policy 6.07: competitive procurements over $1M to have same approval authority as those $100k–$1M
• Strategic Plan Update (CAO 2025-02) presented as information

The council endorsed the all‑way stop recommendation for the intersection of Oxford Road 33 and Oxford Road 60 in the Township of East Zorra‑Tavistock and authorized a $35,000 transfer from the Corporate General Reserve to implement it. It also adopted an Artificial Intelligence policy, a Volunteer Firefighting policy, and a by‑law confirming the meeting’s actions. A motion to amend the purchasing policy was withdrawn and later deferred pending a staff report.

• Approved all‑way stop recommendation for Oxford Rd 33 & 60 (Resolution 3, motion carried)
• Authorized $35,000 transfer from Corporate General Reserve for the stop (Resolution 3, motion carried)
• Adopted Artificial Intelligence Policy 8.16 into the General Policy Manual (Resolution 5, motion carried)
• Approved Volunteer Firefighting Policy 5.50 effective June 25 2025 (Resolution 6, motion carried)
• Deferred amendment to Purchasing Policy 6.07 pending staff impact report (Resolution 9, motion carried)
• Withdrawn motion to direct staff to report on Purchasing Policy amendment (Resolution 8, motion withdrawn)
• Gave By‑law No. 6739‑2025 first, second, third and final readings (Resolutions 10 & 11, motions carried)
• Adjourned the meeting until July 9 2025 (Resolution 12, motion carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will review a proposed 17-lot industrial subdivision in Woodstock and a 2025 Asset Management Plan. The body is also deciding on several high-value contracts for waste containers and residential building initiatives.

• Draft Plan of Subdivision SB 24-04-8 for 17 industrial lots in Woodstock
• Contract award to Orbis Canada Limited for curbside collection containers: $1,497,046
• Contract award to Elgin Contracting and Restoration Ltd. for MURB 2025: $1,225,100
• By-law 6737-2025 to authorize borrowing via debentures: $2,468,014
• Approval of the 2026 draft budget schedule and communication plan

The council adopted the May 28, 2025 minutes and approved the draft plan of subdivision SB 24‑04‑8. It adopted comments on Bill 17, the 2024 audited financial statements, and the 2025 Asset Management Plan. The council also approved a $2,468,014 debenture borrowing, a $1,497,046 curbside container contract, and a $1,225,100 green‑initiatives construction contract.

• Adopted minutes of May 28, 2025 – Motion Carried
• Adopted Draft Plan of Subdivision SB 24‑04‑8 – Motion Carried
• Adopted Bill 17 regulatory comments – Motion Carried
• Adopted 2024 audited financial statements – Motion Carried
• Adopted 2025 Asset Management Plan – Motion Carried
• Approved $2,468,014 debenture borrowing (By‑law 6737‑2025) – Motion Carried
• Approved $1,497,046 contract for curbside collection containers – Motion Carried
• Approved $1,225,100 contract for Green Initiatives Construction – Motion Carried

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will hold public meetings and vote on two Official Plan Amendments that would allow new housing in Ingersoll: one to rezone land for 8 dwelling units (medium density) and another for a 5-storey, 49-unit apartment building. Staff recommend approval for both. Council will also receive reports on storm water system performance, living wage employer feasibility, and funding for legacy oil and gas well remediation.

• Public hearing and vote on OP 24-13-6: redesignate land from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for 8 units (15559367 Canada Inc.)
• Public hearing and vote on OP 25-03-6: redesignate land from Service Commercial to Residential/High Density Residential for a 49-unit apartment (Escalade Property Corp.)
• Report HR 2025-01 on living wage employer feasibility; staff directed to update policy for county employees effective Jan 1, 2026, but not pursue certification
• Report PW 2025-34: 2024 Storm Water System Performance received as information
• By-laws 6732-2025 and 6733-2025 to adopt Official Plan Amendments No. 338 and 339; By-law 6734-2025 for road dedication

Oxford County Council approved the recommendations to adopt two Official Plan amendment applications (OP 24‑13‑6 and OP 25‑03‑6) that redesignate land in the Town of Ingersoll for medium‑density and high‑density residential use. The council then gave third and final readings to By‑laws No. 6732‑2025 and No. 6733‑2025, formally adopting Amendments 338 and 339 to the County Official Plan. Additional actions included adopting a storm‑water performance report, updating the county’s living‑wage policy, authorizing a transfer payment for legacy oil‑and‑gas well funding, and deferring a closed‑session land‑acquisition report.

• Approved recommendation for Official Plan Amendment OP 24‑13‑6 (motion carried)
• Approved recommendation for Official Plan Amendment OP 25‑03‑6 (motion carried)
• Adopted By‑law No. 6732‑2025 to enact Amendment 338 to the Official Plan (motion carried)
• Adopted By‑law No. 6733‑2025 to enact Amendment 339 to the Official Plan (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8 to receive 2024 Storm Water System Performance Report (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9 to update Living Wage policy for county staff (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 10 to authorize transfer payment for Legacy Oil and Gas Well Year 3 funding (motion carried)
• Deferred recommendations in Report PW (CS) 2025‑35 (motion carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will meet on May 28, 2025, to discuss a proposed service level for the 2025 Asset Management Plan and confirm all actions from a previous meeting via By-law No. 6736-2025.

• Asset Management Plan Update: Proposed Service Level
• By-law No. 6736-2025 to confirm previous Council actions

The council approved the meeting agenda. By-law No. 6736-2025 was given a first and second reading, then a third and final reading. The special council meeting was adjourned until the next meeting on June 11, 2025.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• By-law 6736-2025 given first and second reading (motion carried)
• By-law 6736-2025 given third and final reading (motion carried)
• Special council meeting adjourned until June 11, 2025 (motion carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will consider four Official Plan amendment applications, including a proposal to allow a high-density residential development with up to 215 units per hectare and ground-floor retail in Tillsonburg. Other applications involve a special events facility in Blandford-Blenheim (recommended for denial), indoor recreational use in Woodstock, and an undersized agricultural lot in Zorra (also denied). Council will also award a single-source contract for landfill gas system upgrades and hear updates on a measles outbreak and a rail project.

• Station View Development Inc. OPA for high-density residential (up to 215 units/ha) and retail in Tillsonburg
• Approval of OPA for indoor recreational use in Woodstock (B & R Holding Inc.)
• Single-source award to Comcor Environmental for landfill gas system upgrades: $790,000 design/construction + $871,200 annual maintenance for 5 years
• Internal debt financing for municipal drains: $142,749 for Blandford-Blenheim and $81,091 for South-West Oxford
• Presentation from Southwestern Public Health on measles outbreak

The council adopted the recommendation to approve Official Plan Amendment OP 24-06-7 for Station View Development Inc., allowing high‑density residential and commercial uses in Tillsonburg. It also approved OP 25-01-8 for B & R Holding Inc., adding a special policy to a Business Park area in Woodstock. The council rejected the applications OP 25-02-1 (Josif and Lidia Catana) and OP 24-15-5 (David Kittmer and Lloy Wylie). All motions were carried.

• Approved OP 24-06-7 Station View amendment (Resolution 5)
• Approved OP 25-01-8 B & R Holding amendment (Resolution 7)
• Rejected OP 25-02-1 Catana amendment (Resolution 6)
• Rejected OP 24-15-5 Kittmer/Wylie amendment (Resolution 8)
• Approved agenda (Resolution 1)
• Adopted minutes of April 23 2025 (Resolution 2)
• Adjourned public meeting and reconvened council (Resolution 4)
• Received delegations on food warehouse, public works trade show, and measles outbreak (Resolution 9)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council will decide on several contract awards including a $1,280,140 SCADA masterplan upgrade for the Oxford South drinking water and Norwich collection systems, a seven-year construction/demolition recycling hauling contract to TRY Recycling Inc., and a 911 Public Safety Answering Point services agreement with the OPP. Also up for adoption is the Child Care and Early Years System Plan 2025-2029, and a development charges annual report will be received. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations and land acquisition matters.

• Award $1,280,140 SCADA upgrade contract to Valley Integration Inc. for Oxford South water and Norwich wastewater systems
• Award seven-year contract to TRY Recycling Inc. for hauling and processing construction/demolition waste
• Approve 911 Public Safety Answering Point services contract with Ontario Provincial Police
• Adopt Child Care and Early Years System Plan 2025-2029
• Receive Development Charges Annual Report for 2024

Oxford County Council adopted its agenda and the minutes from the April 9 meeting. The council approved a draft condominium plan and exemption for Woodstock Business Centre, adopted the Child Care and Early Years System Plan and ordered a feasibility study for childcare space in County facilities, and approved several multi‑year contracts for recycling services, a SCADA upgrade, and 911 PSAP services. A package of by‑laws (6722‑2025 to 6726‑2025) was also read and adopted.

• Approved agenda (Resolution No.1) – motion carried
• Adopted minutes of April 9, 2025 (Resolution No.2) – motion carried
• Approved draft condominium plan and exemption for Woodstock Business Centre (Resolution No.4) – motion carried
• Adopted Child Care and Early Years System Plan 2025‑2029 and directed feasibility study for childcare space (Resolution No.5) – motion carried
• Awarded seven‑year recycling hauling contract to TRY Recycling Inc. (Resolution No.6) – motion carried
• Awarded $1,280,140 SCADA upgrade contract to Valley Integration Inc. and authorized $223,159 fund transfers (Resolution No.7) – motion carried
• Approved 911 Primary Public Safety Answering Point services contract with Ontario Provincial Police (Resolution No.8) – motion carried
• Read and adopted by‑law package 6722‑2025 to 6726‑2025 (Resolution No.16) – motion carried

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council will consider and vote on several contract awards, including a $2.32 million low‑bid contract to Cassidy Construction for county‑wide culvert replacements on Oxford Road 6, 8, 25, 59 and 119, a $1.82 million janitorial services contract, and a $1.58 million bridge rehabilitation contract. They will also approve water and sanitary sewer projects in Woodstock, transferring $317,000 and $751,500 from reserve funds, and adopt By‑law No. 6720‑2025 establishing 2025 tax ratios and rates. Reports from Human Services, Woodingford Lodge, and other departments will be received for information.

• Award $2,320,473 to Cassidy Construction for county‑wide culvert replacements on Oxford Road 6, 8, 25, 59 and 119
• Award $1,821,328 to Kleenway Building Maintenance Services for three‑year janitorial services in county buildings
• Award $1,582,144 to Sierra Bridge Inc. for rehabilitation of Bridge 374623 on Oxford Road 6
• Approve York Street, Powell Street water and sanitary sewer replacements and Alyea Street sanitary sewer project, transferring $317,000 and $751,500 from reserve funds
• Adopt By‑law No. 6720‑2025 to establish tax ratios and levy tax rates for 2025

The council adopted several contract awards, including a $2,320,473 culvert replacement contract, a $1,821,328 janitorial services contract, and a $1,582,144 bridge rehabilitation contract. It also approved water and sanitary sewer projects in Woodstock, adopted the 2025 Tax Policy and Rates By‑law, and endorsed the landfill‑proximity provisions of Bill 197. All motions were carried.

• Approved $2,320,473 culvert replacement contract (motion carried)
• Approved $1,821,328 janitorial services contract (motion carried)
• Approved $1,582,144 bridge rehabilitation contract (motion carried)
• Approved York Street, Powell Street and Alyea Street water/sewer projects and transferred $317,000 and $751,500 from reserve funds (motion carried)
• Adopted 2025 Tax Policy and Rates By‑law No. 6720‑2025 (motion carried)
• Endorsed Bill 197 landfill‑proximity requirement (motion carried)
• Authorized staff to proceed with Alternative 3 for Norwich Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion (motion carried)
• Adopted recommendations from Legal Counsel delegation (motion carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council will discuss a comprehensive Homelessness Response Strategy including the potential acquisition of a support centre. The body is also deciding on several large infrastructure contracts and a residential redevelopment proposal in Woodstock.

• Proposed 254-unit residential development by Farhi Holdings Corp at 401 Lakeview Drive
• Adoption of Homelessness Response Strategy and potential $500,000 call for applications
• Road resurfacing contract award to GIP Paving Inc. for $5,357,050
• Oxford Road 59 and Oxford Road 35 reconstruction contract award to Viewcon Construction Limited for $6,355,573
• Transition of up to 20 units at 82 Finkle Street to transitional and supportive housing

The council approved the agenda and adopted the minutes from the March 12 meeting. It entered and later adjourned a public meeting under the Planning Act. After debate, the council adopted the recommendations to approve the Official Plan amendment and draft subdivision plan for Farhi Holdings Corp. (vote 7‑3) and received related correspondence and delegation information.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 1) – Motion Carried
• Adopted March 12 council minutes (Resolution 3) – Motion Carried
• Entered Public Meeting under the Planning Act (Resolution 4) – Motion Carried
• Adjourned Public Meeting (Resolution 5) – Motion Carried
• Adopted recommendations for Farhi Holdings Official Plan amendment and subdivision (Resolution 8) – Motion Carried (7‑3)
• Rejected motion to not adopt Farhi Holdings recommendations (Resolution 7) – Motion Not Carried (3‑7)
• Received correspondence items 7.2‑7.4 (Resolution 6) – Motion Carried
• Received delegation information from Tillsonburg and Avanti Solutions (Resolution 9) – Motion Carried

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The council will consider a resolution to reject Official Plan Amendment OP 24‑20‑3 submitted by Lammert and Klaasje Brons for a welding contractor shop expansion. It will receive and endorse a report recommending traffic‑calming measures on several Oxford Road sections in Beachville, Delmer, Embro, Kintore and Uniondale. A funding report will allow the reallocation of up to $118,500 of unused Grant Policy Program money toward a community safety plan update and an Indigenous Consultation Plan. Finally, a notice of motion seeks to amend By‑law 4889‑2007 to increase the Bag Tag fee from $2.00 to $3.00 effective January 1 2026.

• Resolution to reject Official Plan Amendment OP 24‑20‑3 for Lammert and Klaasje Brons (welding shop expansion).
• Endorsement of traffic‑calming measures on Oxford Road 6, 9, 10, 16, 20, 28, 119 in multiple communities.
• Reallocation of up to $118,500 of unused Grant Policy Program funding for community safety and Indigenous Consultation plans.
• Amendment to By‑law 4889‑2007 Schedule “A” to increase the Bag Tag fee from $2.00 to $3.00 effective Jan 1 2026.
• Adoption of By‑law No. 6714‑2025 and By‑law No. 6715‑2025 to remove certain lands from Part Lot Control.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will hold public meetings and consider four official plan amendments, including a large mixed-use subdivision in Thamesford with up to 111 acres, a school, and commercial blocks. The council also votes on increasing garbage bag tag fees from $2 to $3 and a motion to study becoming a living wage employer.

• Public hearing and vote on Official Plan Amendment OP 22-22-5 and Plan of Subdivision SB 22-10-5 for a 45-hectare mixed-use development in Thamesford with single-detached lots, townhouses, apartments, and a school
• Proposed increase of garbage bag tag fee from $2.00 to $3.00 effective May 1, 2025
• Motion to study feasibility and cost of Oxford County becoming a Living Wage Employer
• Official Plan Amendment for a 32-unit stacked townhouse development in Woodstock (Crocker application)
• Official Plan Amendment for a 52-unit apartment development at 747 Pavey Street in Woodstock

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will hold public meetings on a development charge by-law amendment and a proposed subdivision in Drumbo. The development charge amendment would remove an industrial building exemption and update project costs. The subdivision application from Tiffany Development Corporation seeks to create 62 residential lots with medium-density housing. Council will also consider funding agreements for water infrastructure, fleet replacement, and other operational matters.

• Public hearing on Development Charge By-law Amendment to remove non-statutory industrial exemption and update projects
• Tiffany Development Corporation subdivision: 47 single-detached lots and 15 townhouse lots in Drumbo
• Authorization to execute transfer payment agreement for Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund for Tillsonburg Well 7A Upgrades
• Approval of $40,000 from Fleet Reserve to replace Crane Trailer (unit 684) and $15,000 for subcontracting
• Amendment to Reduced Load Limit By-law to allow flexible start/end dates and remove restrictions on certain roads

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will consider approving an Official Plan amendment to rezone land in Tillsonburg for medium-density residential use. The meeting also includes a review of road intersections and updates to water and reserves policies.

• Council to consider Official Plan Amendment 322 for Tillsonburg (Lindprop Corp.)
• Staff to recommend against an all-way stop at Oxford Road 6 and Oxford Road 28
• Council to approve amendments to Water and Wastewater Services Policy
• Council to approve amendments to Reserves Policy
• Southwestern Public Health to present health status highlights

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will consider a deferred curbside collection contract award to Emterra Environmental for seven years starting in 2027, including a 6-day collection cycle and two-bag limit, plus early organics collection in Woodstock starting in 2026. The meeting also includes public hearings on four planning applications (townhouse subdivision, medium-density redesignation, industrial subdivision, medical office), a $1.27 million ambulance purchase, an interim tax levy bylaw, and infrastructure studies for a new well and sewage pumping station in Tavistock.

• Deferred curbside collection contract award to Emterra Environmental for 7 years (2027-2034) with $1.7 million for green bins
• Purchase of 5 land ambulances from Crestline Coach Ltd. for $1,270,740 (excluding HST)
• Interim tax levy bylaw (By-law 6698-2025) for 2025 fiscal year
• Public hearings: 34 townhouse units in Tavistock; medium-density redesignation at 1 & 2 Wilson St., Woodstock; industrial subdivision on Concession 1, Woodstock; medical office (hearing aid clinic) in Ingersoll
• Tavistock New Well Class EA proceeding with preferred well location TW3 and Concept 6a treatment