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Alvinston public meetings in 2025

44 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council approves 2026 budget survey results and interim staff appointments

Council will receive public and council feedback summaries for the 2026 budget and appoint interim clerks. The meeting also includes a closed session and the adoption of several by-laws.

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Council Chambers
Wed Dec 10, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to hold closed session on confidential trade/financial matter

This special meeting of Southwest Middlesex Council is primarily to enter a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss confidential information, including closed meeting minutes from December 3 and an item involving trade secrets or commercial financial information. Following the closed session, council will reconvene to adopt a confirmatory by-law (2025/108) to formalize the meeting's proceedings.

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Council Chambers
Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council seeks removal from strong-mayor designation

Council will vote on a request to the province to remove Southwest Middlesex from strong-mayor powers, aligning with a planned reduction to a five-member council. Other decisions include renewing a refreshment vehicle agreement at the Glencoe Train Station, finalizing a cost-sharing agreement for the Limerick Landfill, and updating election policies. Council will also receive a delegation on the 'Sundays at the Station' status report and hear updates on the 2026 budget timeline, facility rentals, and recycling services transition.

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Council Chambers
Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to refuse minor variance for horse barn at 3220 Longwoods Road

The Committee of Adjustment will consider and approve the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. It will also hear Minor Variance Application A8‑2025 submitted by Josef and Crystal Pruellage for 3220 Longwoods Road, which seeks to allow a horse barn with reduced setbacks. Staff recommends refusing the variance. The committee will vote on the application.

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Council Chambers
Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 10:30 AM

Special Meeting of Council 2025-2026

Council to review 2024 financial statements and draft financing policies

The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex is holding a special meeting to review the 2024 Financial Statement Review. Council will discuss draft policies for capital financing, debt management, and reserve funds.

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Council Chambers
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council to consider zoning changes and approve drainage project

The Southwest Middlesex Council will consider three zoning by-law amendments, including a proposed rezoning for farm labour accommodations and a residential parcel, and will award a drainage improvement contract.

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Council Chambers
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee will consider two land consent applications for Longwoods Road and CPR easement

The Committee of Adjustment will first approve the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. It will then review and decide on Consent Application B7-2025, which proposes to convey a portion of land at 1989 Longwoods Road and includes a condition for road widening on County Road 2. The Committee will also consider Consent Application B8-2025, which seeks to establish an easement of about 9.1 metres wide and 176 metres long near the CPR rail line. All decisions are made under Section 53 of the Planning Act.

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Council Chambers
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Court of Revision

Court of Revision to confirm drainage assessment

The Southwest Middlesex Court of Revision will meet to confirm an assessment for Lethbridge Road Drain 2025. The body will hear an engineering report and consider a motion to adopt the assessment.

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Council Chambers
Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council to vote on grant agreement for Glencoe business park servicing project

Council will consider a by-law to authorize a funding agreement under the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund for the Glencoe Business and Industrial Park Servicing Project. They will also vote on removing a holding symbol at 13 Stella Avenue in Glencoe to allow development, and receive a CAO quarterly update, a third-quarter building activity summary, and information on Bill 17 changes to development charges. The consent agenda includes minutes, a parking discussion, and updates from Middlesex County and the health unit. A closed session is scheduled for land acquisition and negotiation matters.

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Council Chambers
Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Special Meeting of Council 2025-2026

Council to accept Development Charges Background Study presented by Watson & Associates

The council is holding a special meeting for an education session on development charges. A presentation will be given by Watson & Associates and a motion will be considered to accept the Development Charges Background Study as information. The council will also consider adopting By‑Law 2025/093, which confirms the proceedings of this special meeting.

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Council Chambers
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council to adopt drainage by-laws for Chittam and Lethbridge drains

The Council will consider and adopt several by-laws, including the third reading of By-law 2025/076 for the Chittam Drain and the first and second readings of By-law 2025/089 for the Lethbridge Drain. It will also approve by-laws authorizing agreements with Intelivote Systems Inc. (By-law 2025/090) and Quad County Support Services (By-law 2025/091). Additional items include the 2024 financial statements, a consent agenda of routine reports, and a petition to construct a new branch of the Hyndman Drain (DS-2025-16).

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Council Chambers
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to refuse minor variance for horse barn at 3220 Longwoods Rd

The Committee will first consider and approve the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then hear the Minor Variance Application A6-2025 submitted by Josef and Crystal Pruellage for 3220 Longwoods Road, which seeks reduced setbacks for a horse barn. The committee is recommended to receive the staff report and to refuse the application.

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Council Chambers
Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council approves 2026 voting method and by-laws

The Southwest Middlesex Council will approve using internet/telephone for the 2026 municipal election and adopt by-laws regarding voting and a funding agreement with Middlesex County. The meeting also includes a closed session on labour relations and land acquisition.

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Council Chambers
Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Four consent applications for land severance at Longwoods & Davis

The Committee of Adjustment will hear and decide on four consent-to-sever applications (B3-2025, B4-2025, B5-2025, B6-2025) submitted by Urban Haven Inc. for properties at the southeast corner of Longwoods Road (County Road 2) and Davis Street in Wardsville. The proposals would create new lots and an easement for townhouse development. The committee is also expected to approve the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting.

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Council Chambers
Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Court of Revision

Court of Revision to confirm drainage assessment for Chittam Drain

The Southwest Middlesex Court of Revision will meet to confirm an assessment adopted by provisional by-law 2025/076 for the Chittam Drain 2025 drainage works.

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Council Chambers
Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council to approve $119,200 drain tender and several zoning by-law amendments

The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex Council will consider a $119,200 tender award for the McCahon‑Trillium Drain and approve multiple zoning by‑law amendment applications for properties on Glendon Drive, Main Street, and Appin Road. The council will also review a request to extend and modify the refreshment vehicle agreement at the Glencoe Train Station and direct staff to apply for a Rural Ontario Development Program grant requiring a $25,000 municipal share. Additional items include routine consent agenda approvals and updates from various committees.

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Council Chambers
Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council to adopt by-laws declaring the municipality an unwilling host for new wind turbines

The council will consider two by-laws: one that designates Southwest Middlesex as an unwilling host for new industrial wind turbine projects, and another that confirms the council's proceedings from this meeting. Staff reports on the 2026 budget planning process, the Community School Alliance withdrawal, and a social media policy update will be received for information. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, consent agenda items, and a closed‑session segment.

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Council Chambers
Wed Aug 13, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Court of Revision

Court of Revision to decide on McAlpine Drain 2025 assessment

This is a Court of Revision meeting to hear appeals regarding the assessment for the McAlpine Drain 2025 project. The recommended motion is to confirm the assessment as levied by Spriet Associates in their June 2, 2025 report and adopted by provisional by-law 2025/072.

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Council Chambers
Wed Aug 13, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to consider minor variances for accessory buildings in Glencoe

The Committee of Adjustment will review two minor variance applications for the construction of accessory buildings. The committee will decide on specific height and setback requirements for properties on Walker Street and Main Street.

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Council Chambers
Wed Aug 13, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council to consider wind energy project and 2026 budget process

The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex is deciding on next steps for a Venfor wind energy proposal and the 2026 budget planning process under Strong Mayor powers. Council will also review drainage projects and parking by-law amendments.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to defer minor variance application for 190 Walker Street

The Committee of Adjustment will consider approval of June 18, 2025 minutes and then discuss a minor variance application from Suzanne and Bryan LaGuff at 190 Walker Street. The staff recommendation is to defer the application to a future hearing.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council approves wastewater upgrades and insurance renewal

Council will consider a $1.49 million contract for Glencoe wastewater pump station upgrades and approve a $348,391 insurance renewal. Staff will also report on a resident petition regarding streetlights in Appin.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council approves purchase of new tandem truck and drainage projects

The Southwest Middlesex Council will approve the purchase of a 2026 Freightliner tandem truck for $546,745 and third readings for three drainage by-laws. Staff will also evaluate a subdivision application and a proposed buffer strip amendment.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to rule on accessory building variance at 135 Mill Street

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Minor Variance Application A2-2025 for a large accessory building at 135 Mill Street. The applicant seeks to build a 109.2 m² structure with 5.8 m height, set 3.1 m from the lot line, resulting in 11% lot coverage. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Court of Revision

Court of Revision to review drainage assessments for Hagle and McCahon-Trillium drains

The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex Court of Revision will hear appeals and review engineering reports regarding two drainage projects. The body will decide whether to confirm the assessments levied by Spriet Associates for these works.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council to gather info on proposed wind energy projects

Council will receive a presentation from Hydro One on the Longwood to Lakeshore project and discuss the IESO procurement process for wind energy projects. They will also vote on awarding a stormwater rate study contract for $43,514, approving a grant application for Glencoe Outlet Drain Phase 1, and funding additional baseball diamond lighting costs due to tariffs. Other business includes approving the final Asset Management Plan for regulatory compliance and entering a loan agreement for industrial park servicing.

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Council Chambers
Wed May 21, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council to authorize sale of surplus property in Wardsville

Council will hold public meetings on drainage works (Hagle, McCahon-Trillium), a zoning by-law amendment for development on Appin Road in Glencoe, and a discussion on council composition. Votes are scheduled on by-laws including the sale of surplus land in Wardsville and a license agreement for emergency shelter use with the Glencoe Agricultural Society. Council will also receive reports on the single surface chip seal program and the Downie Drain improvement.

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Council Chambers
Wed May 21, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Court of Revision

Court of Revision to review drainage assessments for three local drains

The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex Court of Revision will meet to consider appeals and decisions regarding drainage work assessments. The body will review assessments levied by Spriet Associates on March 21, 2025.

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Council Chambers
Wed May 21, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to consider two land consent applications

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to discuss and decide on two consent applications regarding land severance and conveyance. The body will review staff reports and hear from applicants before making decisions.

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Council Chambers
Wed May 7, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council to consider 2025 tax rates and sidewalk construction contract

The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex is deciding on the adoption of 2025 budgetary estimates and tax rates. Council will also review contracts for sidewalk construction and emergency shelter licensing.

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Council Chambers
Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council to consider $787,500 industrial park funding and two zoning bylaw amendments

Council will hold public meetings for three drainage projects (Gardiner, Gould, Stinson-McCallum) and two zoning bylaw amendments at 5722 Longwoods Rd and 4587 Parkhouse Dr. Staff reports include an updated funding strategy for the Industrial Park Servicing Project with a municipal contribution of up to $787,500, implementation of Strong Mayor Powers, and council composition options. Council also will consider awarding the Stinson Drain contract to Bruce Poland and Sons Trucking Inc.

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Council Chambers
Wed Apr 9, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council to adopt 2025 budget, award $239,400 pool contract

The Southwest Middlesex Council will vote on adopting the 2025 final budget and awarding a $239,400 contract for pool pumps and filters to Acapulco Pools Ltd. They will also discuss changes to municipal services, including streamlining garbage collection and removing portal toilets at three parks, and consider several Community Improvement Plan grant agreements for Main Street businesses. Additionally, the council will authorize continued participation in the County Mutual Aid Plan and accept an extra $361.73 Fire Protection Grant.

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Council Chambers
Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Special Council Meeting - Budget

Council to vote on 2025 budget adoption

This special council meeting focuses on the 2025 budget. Council will receive a budget presentation, vote to approve the water and wastewater budget in principle, approve the council grant distribution, and adopt the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets (Draft 2). A confirmatory by-law for the meeting proceedings is also on the agenda.

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Council Chambers
Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council considers zoning changes and $3,290.70 in community improvement funding

The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex is deciding on several zoning by-law amendments and a lease extension for 157 Water Street. Council will also review funding for four Community Improvement Plan applications and a petition for a new municipal drain in Wardsville.

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Council Chambers
Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee considers height variance for building at 6415 Inadale Drive

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review a minor variance application for a property on Inadale Drive. The body will decide whether to permit an accessory building that exceeds current zoning height limits.

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Council Chambers
Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Court of Revision

Court of Revision to decide on two drainage assessments

The Court of Revision will hold a public hearing to decide whether to confirm assessments for two drainage works: the Eddie Drain (provisional by-law 2025/016) and the Keith Cameron Drain (provisional by-law 2025/017). The assessments were levied by Spriet Associates on December 30, 2024. The recommended motions are to confirm the assessments as presented.

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Council Chambers
Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council considers four-year facility consolidation plan with $250K study

This regular meeting of Southwest Middlesex Council includes several key decisions: appointing a Ward 3 councillor, authorizing a grant application for Project 2000 revitalization, approving a lease extension for 157 Water Street, and considering a four-year facility consolidation plan that would reallocate $250,000 for a feasibility study. Council is also asked to approve $420,723.16 in provisional items for the Limerick Landfill closure and receive reports on drinking water, building permits, and correspondence from the Glencoe & District Historical Society.

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Council Chambers
Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Special Council Meeting - Budget

Southwest Middlesex Council discusses 2025 Budget

This special council meeting is convened for Council to discuss and receive the 2025 Budget, including a presentation from the Finance Department and the proposed budget document. A by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings is also scheduled for a final reading.

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Council Chambers
Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council adopts zoning amendment for Glencoe Presbyterian Church and several by‑laws

The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex Council will receive reports and consider motions on public‑works drains, a retirement presentation, and a council vacancy. It will adopt a series of by‑laws, including a zoning amendment for the Glencoe Presbyterian Church parking lot and appointments for a fire chief and integrity commissioner. The council will also approve the first and second readings of drainage by‑laws for the Eddie Drain and Keith Cameron Drain projects.

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Council Chambers
Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee refuses amendment to consent conditions for 3264 Oil Field Drive

The Committee of Adjustment will first consider and approve the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. It will then review a request to amend conditions of Consent Application B7/2024 submitted by Thomas Field for 3264 Oil Field Drive, which proposes to remove Condition 7 and change Condition 8. The committee is set to refuse this amendment. The agenda also includes scheduling future meetings and adjourning the session.

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Council Chambers
Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Court of Revision

Court of Revision to review Stinson Drain assessments

The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex is holding a Court of Revision to address appeals and decisions regarding the Stinson Drain. The body will consider whether to confirm assessments levied by Spriet Associates dated October 24, 2024.

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Council Chambers
Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council to approve Refreshment Vehicle By-law and Rocky's Food Wagon agreement

The council will consider a by-law to license refreshment vehicles and an agreement with Sam Tountas for Rocky's Food Wagon to operate at the Glencoe Train Station parking lot. It will also award a 3‑year land lease to Tyler D. McTavish at $303 per acre and declare the Ward 3 councillor seat vacant. Additional items include budget planning, grant utilization, and procurement of granular material and dust‑control services.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment will decide on a land‑severance consent for Switzer Drive

The Committee of Adjustment will consider Application B25/2024 to sever parcels at 3963 and 4019 Switzer Drive, creating about 1.8 ha of land with a 260 m frontage. The staff report will be presented, the applicant may speak, and the committee will vote on granting the consent with a list of conditions. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the December 18 2024 Committee of Adjustment session.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council 2022-2026

Council to decide on $1.25M contribution for industrial park

Council will consider a $1.25 million municipal contribution (up to 50%) toward servicing the Southwest Middlesex Industrial Park, contingent on grant approval from the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund. Two zoning by-law amendments are proposed to rezone agricultural parcels to rural residential at 21111 Dundonald Road and 22933 Melbourne Road. The council also will discuss a revised partnership for the Glencoe Summer Market and a food truck operation on municipal lands, along with awarding an $876,568.86 tender for Limerick Landfill closure.

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Council Chambers