Alvinston public meetings in 2025
44 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Council directs staff to use 2026 budget survey results for budget development
- Council appoints interim Clerk and Deputy Clerk
- Council approves by-law 2025/089 for Lethbridge Drain
- Council receives delegation on Conservation Authority amalgamation
- Council receives delegation on Development Charges Background Study
Special Meeting of Council
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.
- Closed session to review minutes of December 3, 2025 closed meeting
- Closed session discussion under Section 239(2)(j) — trade secret or financial information with monetary value
- Adoption of by-law 2025/108 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Request to Province to remove Southwest Middlesex from strong-mayor powers (CAO-2025-63)
- Approval of amended refreshment vehicle agreement renewal with Mr. Tountas at Glencoe Train Station parking lot
- Finalization of Limerick Landfill Operational and Monitoring Cost Sharing Agreement with Chatham-Kent and Newbury (by-law 2025/103)
- Review of policies for 2026 election, including amendment to Use of Corporate Resource Policy
- Direction to staff to amend waste collection agreement for recycling services to non-eligible sources during Blue Box transition (2026)
Committee of Adjustment
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.
- Approve the Committee of Adjustment minutes from November 19, 2025.
- Review Minor Variance Application A8/2025 for a horse barn at 3220 Longwoods Road.
- Applicant requests reduced setbacks: 12.8 m from road centreline, 1 m from lot line and road allowance.
- Staff recommends the application be refused.
- Committee will vote on the variance decision.
Special Meeting of Council 2025-2026
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.
- Review of 2024 Financial Statement Review (FIN-2025-22)
- Review of Draft Capital Financing and Debt Management Policy
- Review of Draft Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy
- Request for external financing options during 2026 Budget deliberations
- By-law 2025/101 to confirm proceedings of the November 20, 2025 meeting
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Zoning by-law amendment for farm labour accommodations at 23260 Mayfair Road
- Zoning by-law amendment for a residential parcel at 3264 Oil Field Drive
- Approval of McAlpine Drain improvement contract for $118,740.00
- Council to consider 2026 proposed fees and charges
- Council to consider Official Plan Amendment No. 5 and Draft Plan of Subdivision
Committee of Adjustment
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.
- Approve October 15, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes
- Consent Application B7-2025: land conveyance at 1989 Longwoods Road with road‑widening condition
- Consent Application B8-2025: easement near CPR rail line, approx 9.1 m wide by 176 m long
- Both applications require certificate of consent within two years, full tax payment, and submission of surveys and reference plans
Court of Revision
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.
- Engineering report for Lethbridge Road Drain 2025
- Motion to confirm assessment for drainage works
- Public hearing for drainage assessment
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- By-law 2025/095 to authorize a Southwestern Ontario Development Fund Program grant agreement for the Glencoe Business and Industrial Park Servicing Project
- Removal of Holding Symbol (H-1) at 13 Stella Avenue, Glencoe (Zoning By-law Amendment P9-2025)
- CAO Quarterly Status Report for Q3 2025 (CAO-2025-56)
- Discussion on keeping downtown Glencoe parking spaces open for shoppers
- Assessment of Bill 17 and proposed amendments to development charges at occupancy
Special Meeting of Council 2025-2026
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.
- Presentation on development charges by Watson & Associates
- Motion to accept the Development Charges Background Study as information
- Adoption of By‑Law 2025/093 confirming the special meeting proceedings
Regular Council 2022-2026
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).
- By-law 2025/076 – third reading to provide drainage works known as the Chittam Drain
- By-law 2025/089 – first and second readings to provide drainage works for the Lethbridge Drain
- By-law 2025/090 – authorizes agreement with Intelivote Systems Inc.
- By-law 2025/091 – authorizes agreement with Quad County Support Services
- New Drain Petition – Manser Branch of the Hyndman Drain (DS-2025-16)
Committee of Adjustment
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.
- Approve September 17, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes
- Minor Variance Application A6-2025 for 3220 Longwoods Road (horse barn, reduced setbacks)
- Staff report presentation for the minor variance application
- Public comment opportunity for the applicant and interested parties
- Recommended motion to refuse the minor variance
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Council approves internet/telephone voting for 2026 municipal election
- Council adopts by-law for Middlesex County 'Can I Play Too' program funding
- Council receives report on Service Delivery and Customer Service Review
- Council adopts 2026 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule
- Council holds closed session on labour relations and land acquisition
Committee of Adjustment
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.
- Consent application B3-2025: sever 385 sq m lot with 10.9 m frontage
- Consent application B4-2025: sever 385 sq m lot with 10.9 m frontage
- Consent application B5-2025: sever 489.5 sq m lot with 12.8 m frontage
- Consent application B6-2025: establish a 4 m wide access and maintenance easement
- All severances subject to conditions including road widening, service connections, and cash-in-lieu of parkland
Court of Revision
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.
- Confirm assessment for Chittam Drain 2025 drainage works
- Hear appeals and deliberations on the assessment
- Present Engineering Report for Chittam Drain 2025
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Approve $119,200 tender award to McNally Excavating Ltd for the McCahon‑Trillium Drain (DS‑2025‑15)
- Approve Zoning By‑law Amendment P8‑2025 to rezone 6170 Glendon Drive (County Road 14) to a site‑specific General Agricultural zone for a service shop
- Approve Zoning By‑law Amendment P10‑2025 to rezone 247 Main Street (County Road 80) to a site‑specific Core Commercial zone to permit a duplex
- Consider extension and winter operation amendment to the Refreshment Vehicle Agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Tountas, including a revised rent structure
- Direct staff to submit a Rural Ontario Development Program grant application for Wayfinding Signage, with a $25,000 municipal share
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- By‑law 2025/080 – declares Southwest Middlesex an unwilling host for new industrial wind turbine projects
- By‑law 2025/081 – confirms the council's proceedings of September 3, 2025
- Staff report: Updated 2026 Budget Planning Process under Strong Mayor Powers (CAO‑2025‑45)
- Community School Alliance Agreement withdrawal (agreement expired Dec 15, 2023)
- Adoption of updated Social Media Policy
Court of Revision
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.
- Public hearing on McAlpine Drain 2025 assessment appeals
- Recommended motion to confirm the assessment as per Spriet Associates report and by-law 2025/072
Committee of Adjustment
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.
- Application A3-2025: Accessory building of 120.8 m² (1,300 ft²) at 190 Walker Street, Glencoe
- Application A4-2025: Accessory building with a height of 5.5 m (18.04 ft) at 147 Main Street
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Proposed declaration of the municipality as 'Not a Willing Host' for industrial wind power generation sites
- Tender award for Gardiner Drain to McNally Excavating Ltd for $179,100.00 (excluding HST)
- Tender award for Stinson McCallum Drain to McNally Excavating Ltd for $86,800.00 (excluding HST)
- Proposed amendments to Parking By-law 6/2004 regarding recreational vehicles
- Public meeting to consider the Chittam Drain 2025 report
Committee of Adjustment
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.
- Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- Minor Variance Application A3-2025 by Suzanne and Bryan LaGuff at 190 Walker Street
- Staff recommendation to defer the variance application
- Property address: 190 Walker Street, Southwest Middlesex
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Award contract for Glencoe wastewater pump station upgrades ($1,487,523.56)
- Renew insurance policy with Intact Insurance ($348,391)
- Defer installation of streetlights on McMaster Place in Appin
- Receive report on Ontario Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
- Receive presentation on proposed wind project
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Purchase of 2026 Freightliner tandem truck for $546,745
- Third reading of Gardiner Drain 2025 by-law
- Third reading of Gould Drain 2025 by-law
- Third reading of Stinson-McCallum Drain 2025 by-law
- Subdivision application for Longwoods Road and Grant Street
Committee of Adjustment
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.
- Minor Variance A2-2025 for an accessory building of 109.2 m² (1,175.3 ft²) and height 5.8 m (19.03 ft) at 135 Mill Street
- Recommended condition: applicant must obtain an entrance permit for new access onto Walker Street before building permit
- Proposed building would be 3.1 m (10 ft) from the exterior lot line with total lot coverage of 11%
- Approval of draft minutes from the May 21, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting
Court of Revision
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.
- Confirmation of Hagle Drain 2025 assessment (provisional by-law 2025/063)
- Confirmation of McCahon-Trillium Drain 2025 assessment (provisional by-law 2025/064)
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Presentation from Hydro One on Longwood to Lakeshore Project
- Award of RFP SWM-2025-01 Stormwater Rate Study to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. at $43,514 plus HST
- Endorsement of MHIP-HSWS grant application for Glencoe Outlet Drain Phase 1 with 27% municipal funding share
- Approval of additional $15,000 for Glencoe baseball diamond lighting replacement due to tariffs
- Award of Project 2000 concession RFP to Huddle Hut for 2025 summer operation
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Zoning by-law amendment application P3-2025 by Arvai Developments on north side of Appin Road, Glencoe (Item 7.4)
- Sale of surplus property in Wardsville authorized by By-law 2025/066 (Item 17.4)
- Emergency shelter license agreement with Glencoe Agricultural Society via By-law 2025/065 (Item 17.3)
- Public meetings on Hagle Drain 2025 and McCahon-Trillium Drain 2025 (Items 7.2, 7.3)
- Public meeting on council composition (Item 7.5)
Court of Revision
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.
- Confirmation of assessment for Gardiner Drain 2025 (provisional by-law 2025/049)
- Confirmation of assessment for Gould Drain 2025 (provisional by-law 2025/050)
- Confirmation of assessment for Stinson McCallum Drain 2025 (provisional by-law 2025/051)
Committee of Adjustment
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.
- Consent Application B1-2025: Proposal to sever a residential lot of approximately 2,206 m2 at 22760 Pratt Siding Road
- Consent Application B2-2025: Proposal to convey a portion of land at Part of Lot 6, Concession 5 (Mosa)
- Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Award sidewalk construction tender to Fiorino Concrete Ltd. for $82,390.00 (excluding HST)
- By-law 2025/060 to adopt 2025 Budgetary Estimates and Tax Rates
- Emergency Shelter License Agreement with Glencoe Agricultural Society
- Reimbursement of sewer fees totaling $652.68 for customer #3103093000
- By-law 2025/059 to stop up and close lane adjacent to 157 Main Street
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Public meetings for Gardiner Drain 2025, Gould Drain 2025, and Stinson-McCallum Drain 2025 engineer reports
- Zoning bylaw amendment P5-2025 for 5722 Longwoods Rd: rezone to Rural Residential and Agricultural
- Zoning bylaw amendment P6-2025 for 4587 Parkhouse Dr: rezone to Rural Residential and Agricultural
- Industrial Park Servicing Project: endorse funding model and approve up to $787,500 municipal contribution (CAO-2025-25)
- Stinson Drain contract award recommendation to Bruce Poland and Sons Trucking Inc. (DS-2025-06)
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Adoption of 2025 Final Budget (By-law 2025-039)
- Award of pool pumps and filters contract to Acapulco Pools Ltd. for $239,400
- Changes to community services: streamline Main Street garbage, remove portal toilets at Strathburn/MacArthur/Simpson parks, replace hanging baskets with banners in 2026
- Community Improvement Plan grant agreements with Elite Agri Solutions Inc., Blossoms, Lilac Lane Floral Design Ltd., and VDUB HUB for properties on Main Street and Longwoods Road
- Approval of additional $361.73 Fire Protection Grant allocation for firefighter safety equipment
Special Council Meeting - Budget
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.
- Receive 2025 Budget Presentation - Meeting 2 (including slides on Annual Repayment Limit and Wardsville Museum Protection and Maintenance)
- Approve water and wastewater budget in principle
- Approve council grant distribution for the 2025 budget in principle
- Adopt 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets (Draft 2) with a by-law to be brought back later
- First, second, third and final reading of By-law 2025/038 to confirm meeting proceedings
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Proposed rezoning of 4019 Switzer Drive from General Agricultural to Rural Residential
- Approval of $3,290.70 in municipal funding for four Community Improvement Plan applications
- Lease extension agreement for 157 Water Street, Glencoe
- Petition for a new municipal drain on Church Street, Wardsville
- Third and final reading of zoning by-law amendment for 2465 Longwoods Road
Committee of Adjustment
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.
- Minor Variance Application A1-2025 for 6415 Inadale Drive to allow an accessory building with a height of 6.7 m (22 ft), exceeding the 4.5 m (14.8 ft) limit
Court of Revision
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.
- Decision on Eddie Drain assessment (provisional by-law 2025/016)
- Decision on Keith Cameron Drain assessment (provisional by-law 2025/017)
- Recommended motions to confirm both assessments
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Appointment of Marjorie Emery as Ward 3 councillor for the remainder of the term
- Lease extension and amending agreement for 157 Water Street, Glencoe with Ontario Realty Corporation
- Four-year facility consolidation plan with $250,000 feasibility study, projected to generate $3,055,000 net through asset sales
- Approval of $420,723.16 for provisional items in Limerick Landfill closure, raising project budget to $1,297,292.02
- Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant application for Project 2000 Revitalization and Accessibility Improvement
Special Council Meeting - 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.
- Receipt of 2025 Budget Presentation – Meeting 1 (FIN-2025-07) from the Finance Department
- Discussion of the 2025 Proposed Budget document
- First, second, third, and final reading of By-law 2025/023 to confirm special proceedings of Council on March 5, 2025
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Zoning By‑law Amendment Application P2‑2025 to rezone church parking from Residential First Density One (R1(1)) to Institutional (I) – by‑law 2025/018
- Adoption of by‑law 2025/019 to appoint a Fire Chief and repeal by‑law 2023/014
- Adoption of by‑law 2025/020 to appoint an Integrity Commissioner
- First and second reading of by‑law 2025/016 (Eddie Drain) and by‑law 2025/017 (Keith Cameron Drain)
- Appointment of a council member to the Strathroy‑Caradoc Court of Revision for the Fourth Concession Drain 2025
Committee of Adjustment
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.
- Approve January 15, 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes
- Refuse request to amend conditions of Consent Application B7/2024 for 3264 Oil Field Drive
- Discuss future meeting dates
- Adjourn the meeting
Court of Revision
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.
- Review of Stinson Drain 2024 Report and Plan
- Decision on assessments adopted by provisional by-law 2024/077 for Stinson Drain works
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Approve Refreshment Vehicle By-law (By‑law 2025/009) and agreement with Sam Tountas/Rocky's Food Wagon
- Award 3‑year land lease to Tyler D. McTavish at $303 per acre
- Declare Ward 3 councillor seat vacant after Amy Choi resignation
- Approve supply of granular material to Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd at $22.79 per tonne
- Approve dust‑control tender to Den‑Mar Brines Ltd at $0.0816 per litre
Committee of Adjustment
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.
- Consent to Sever Application B25/2024 for 3963 & 4019 Switzer Drive (≈1.8 ha, 260 m frontage) – approval with conditions
- Approval of minutes from the December 18 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting
Regular Council 2022-2026
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.
- Zoning by-law amendment P14-2024 for 21111 Dundonald Road from General Agricultural to Rural Residential
- Zoning by-law amendment P15-2024 for 22933 Melbourne Road from General Agricultural to Rural Residential
- Revised OPP 2025 annual billing statement package for municipal policing
- Limerick Landfill closure tender awarded to ASG Excavating Inc. for $876,568.86
- Proposal for a food truck operation on municipal lands and revised partnership for Glencoe Summer Market