Strathroy-Caradoc public meetings in 2021

Police Service Board

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board met electronically and approved the November 16, 2021 minutes as written. The board received communications and monthly reports for information, including a commendation for Officer Carolyn Hermans. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved November 16, 2021 general meeting minutes (carried)
• Received communications items 4.1 to 4.2 for information (carried)
• Received monthly reports 5.1 to 5.6 for information (carried)
• Adjourned at 11:28 a.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

Strathroy-Caradoc Council meets electronically to consider several staff recommendations, including a zoning amendment, a $142,000 economic development grant, a new site alteration by-law, and the 2022 fee schedule. They will also discuss mandatory sanitary sewer connection charges and a property tax reduction for a fire-damaged home.

• Approve $142,000 grant to Goss Global through Urban Economic Development Fund
• Rezoning application for 22417 Adelaide Road, Mount Brydges (ZBA 8-2021)
• Pass Site Alteration By-law
• Approve 2022 Schedule of Fees (By-law 68-21)
• Property tax reduction of $405.30 for 393 Queen St. fire-damaged residence

Council approved a fixed $17,500 sanitary sewer connection charge for all property owners receiving a connection point, adopted the 2022 fees and charges by-law, and approved several planning and funding items, including a $142,000 grant for Goss Global and a zoning amendment for 22417 Adelaide Road. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $17,500 fixed sanitary sewer connection charge (Option #3)
• Approved $142,000 Urban Economic Development Fund grant for Goss Global
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 22417 Adelaide Road
• Approved Section 357 tax reduction of $405.30 for 393 Queen St. fire-damaged property
• Passed Site Alteration By-law
• Designated Connor McEachen and Shane Hughes as By-law Enforcement Officers
• Approved topsoil removal permit for 9832 Avro Drive with conditions
• Adopted 2022 fees and charges by-law (By-law 68-21)

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting to review proposed building permit fees and consider adopting a new Building By-law with a CPI-based annual fee adjustment. They will also decide on subdivision agreements for Timberview Trail and Saxonville Estates Phase 5, a site plan for a new industrial building at 707 Adair Blvd, and award a $907,187.86 construction contract for MS3 upgrades. Two petitions for drainage works will be considered for engineer's reports.

• Public meeting and proposed adoption of new Building By-law with fee structure and CPI adjustment
• Tender award to K&L Construction for MS3 upgrades at $907,187.86 (excl HST) and contract administration to RV Anderson at $41,000
• Subdivision agreement with Cirrus Developments for Timberview Trail (File 39T-SC2001)
• Site plan approval for new industrial building at 707 Adair Blvd with Goss Global Realty Corp.
• Petitions for drainage works at Caradoc Con 9 N Part Lot 13 (Southgrove) and Caradoc Con 4 N Part Lot 12-14 (Hillen-Ballentine)

Council enacted a new Building By-law and Code of Conduct for Building Officials and Inspectors, adopting a revised building permit fee structure that includes a Cost Stabilization Reserve Fund and an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index. The previous Building By-law No. 30-06 was repealed. Council also approved subdivision agreements, site plan approvals, and tenders for municipal projects.

• Approved petitions for drainage works and authorized Spriet Associates to prepare engineer's reports for Caradoc Con 9 N Part Lot 13 and Caradoc Con 4 N Part Lot 12, 13, 14.
• Adopted new Building By-law and fee structure with Cost Stabilization Reserve Fund and annual CPI adjustment (By-law 61-21).
• Approved subdivision agreement with Cirrus Developments Limited for Timberview Trail Subdivision (By-law 64-21).
• Approved assumption of Saxonville Estates Phase 5 (By-law 62-21).
• Approved site plan control for new industrial building at 707 Adair Blvd (By-law 63-21).
• Awarded MS3 Upgrades contract to K&L Construction for $907,187.86 and contract administration to RV Anderson for $41,000.
• Formalized committee appointments for the proposed Mt. Brydges arena: Fundraising Committee (Councillors Kennes, Brennan, Flegel) and Building Committee (Councillors Baker, Pelkman, Hipple, Cowan).
• Received hiring report for Senior Development Coordinator (Jake DeRidder) and Roads/Heavy Equipment Operator.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review four property applications: a minor variance at 24 McNeil Street, two consents at 9388 Scotchmere Drive, and consents at 94 Laura Lane and 430 Carroll Street E. Recommendations include deferring the minor variance and the Scotchmere Drive consents pending more information, while approving the Laura Lane and Carroll Street consents with conditions. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom.

• Minor variance A20-2021 at 24 McNeil Street recommended for deferral until public notification is circulated
• Consents B16-2021 and B17-2021 at 9388 Scotchmere Drive recommended for deferral pending additional info and conservation authority comments
• Consent B18-2021 at 94 Laura Lane recommended for approval with conditions including tax payment and reference plan
• Consent B19-2021 at 430 Carroll Street E recommended for approval with conditions including road dedication to County of Middlesex
• Next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2022

The Committee of Adjustment approved two consent applications: one to sever land at 94 Laura Lane for a lot addition to 92 Laura Lane, and another to sever 7.8 ha at 430 Carroll Street E for future residential development, both subject to conditions. Two other applications were deferred: a minor variance for a deck at 24 McNeil Street and consents for a farm severance at 9388 Scotchmere Drive, both to allow for further notice or comments. The meeting minutes from November 4, 2021, were approved as written.

• Approved consent B18-2021 for a lot addition at 94 Laura Lane, subject to 9 conditions including tax payment and reference plan.
• Approved consent B19-2021 to sever 7.8 ha at 430 Carroll Street E for residential development, subject to 12 conditions including road dedication and utility relocation.
• Deferred minor variance A20-2021 for a deck at 24 McNeil Street to January 2022 for proper public notice of additional variances.
• Deferred consents B16-2021 and B17-2021 for a farm severance at 9388 Scotchmere Drive pending comments from the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority.
• Approved the November 4, 2021 meeting minutes as written.

Police Service Board

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board approved the proposed 2022 police service budget, which will be submitted to Strathroy-Caradoc Council for consideration. The board also approved the 2022 Proposed Schedule of Fees. All other items were received for information, including monthly reports and communications from the Ministry of the Solicitor General. The meeting concluded with a move into closed session to discuss a personal matter.

• Approved 2022 draft police budget for submission to council
• Approved 2022 Proposed Schedule of Fees
• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 as written
• Received Ministry of the Solicitor General communications 4.1.1-4.1.8 for information
• Received Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing communication on vaccine certificate for information
• Received OAPSB Labour Conference communication for information
• Received monthly reports 5.1-5.6 for information
• Moved into closed session to discuss a personal matter

Council Meeting

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment (ZBA 13-2021) to rezone four new residential lots at 22661 Troops Road from agricultural to rural residential, despite CN safety requirements. Council also approved the 2020 audited financial statements, appointed BDO Canada LLP as external auditor for 2021, and received the Master Fire Plan and Fire Hall Location Study. No public comments were made for or against the rezoning.

• Approved ZBA 13-2021 for 22661 Troops Road (rezoning to rural residential)
• Approved 2020 draft audited financial statements
• Appointed BDO Canada LLP as external auditor for 2021 year-end
• Approved 2020 transfers to/from reserves ($13.8M in, $8.9M out)
• Received Master Fire Plan and Fire Hall Location Study
• Received hiring report for Drainage Superintendent
• Approved By-law 60-21 (zoning amendment for Troops Road)
• Approved minutes of November 1, 2021

Committee of Adjustment

The Strathroy-Caradoc Committee of Adjustment will consider four property applications: a minor variance at 84 Maria Street, a consent and minor variance at 22393 Adelaide Road, a consent at 162 Milliner Street, and a minor variance at 22707 Topping Road. The committee will also decide on a fee refund request for 22661 Troops Road. Recommendations include approvals with conditions for most, denial for the Topping Road variance, and denial of the refund.

• Minor variance A19-2021 at 84 Maria Street, Strathroy (owners: Cliff and Jackie Ryan) – recommended for approval
• Consent B15-2021 and minor variance A17-2021 at 22393 Adelaide Road, Mount Brydges (Terry Jacques) – recommended approval with conditions including $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland
• Consent B12-2021 at 162 Milliner Street, Strathroy (Portugal Homes Inc./Janet Gibbons) – recommended approval with conditions including removal of accessory buildings
• Minor variance A18-2021 at 22707 Topping Road (Kendra and Brian McDougall) – recommended not approved
• Fee refund request for files B10-B13-2019 at 22661 Troops Road – recommended denied

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance (A19-2021) for an addition at 84 Maria Street, Strathroy, allowing reduced rear yard depth, increased lot coverage, and a larger porch projection. Two other applications were deferred: a consent and minor variance at 22393 Adelaide Road (B15-2021, A17-2021) to allow the applicant time to investigate servicing conditions, and a minor variance for a dog kennel at 22707 Topping Road (A18-2021) at the applicant's request. A consent application at 162 Milliner Street (B12-2021) was approved with 14 conditions.

• Approved minor variance A19-2021 for 84 Maria Street (addition relief)
• Deferred consent B15-2021 and minor variance A17-2021 for 22393 Adelaide Road
• Deferred minor variance A18-2021 for 22707 Topping Road (dog kennel)
• Approved consent B12-2021 for 162 Milliner Street with 14 conditions
• Received correspondence withdrawing fee refund request for 22661 Troops Road
• Moved January 2022 meeting date from January 5 to January 13

Test Meeting (Webcasting)

This is a test meeting for webcasting with no substantive agenda items. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with several substantive items. Council will vote on two zoning by-law amendments (8584 Walkers Drive and 653/657 Railroad Street), adopt new 2021 servicing standards, approve 2022 water and wastewater rates, and consider a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for council members and volunteers. It will also receive updates from the South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation and several communications from other municipalities.

Council approved two zoning by-law amendments (8584 Walkers Drive and 653-657 Railroad Street), adopted the 2021 Servicing Standards, approved 2022 water and wastewater rate updates, and adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for council members, appointees, and volunteers. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved zoning amendment for 8584 Walkers Drive (ZBA 16-2021) to permit vehicle inspection/repair shop (carried)
• Approved rezoning for 653-657 Railroad Street (ZBA 9-2020) for auto body repair facility (carried)
• Approved site plan for 21957 Christina Road (Surkut Expansion) and amended site plan agreement with Doug Noxell (carried)
• Adopted 2021 Servicing Standards (carried)
• Approved 2022 Water and Wastewater Rates effective January 1, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted Mandatory Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Council, Appointees, and Volunteers (carried)
• Gave final reading to By-laws 55-21, 56-21, 57-21, 58-21, and 59-21 (all carried)

Police Service Board

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board approved a resolution committing to recognize September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) and share residential school survivor stories. The board also approved the 2022 meeting schedule and received monthly reports and communications. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were received for information.

• Adopted resolution recognizing September 30th as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (carried)
• Approved 2022 Police Services Board meeting schedule (carried)
• Received communications items 3.1 to 3.5 for information (carried)
• Received monthly reports 4.1 to 4.6 for information (carried)
• Received Chief's items 5.1 to 5.4 for information (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 as written (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved a $200,000 allocation from the Canada Community-Build Fund for the All Wheels Skate Park construction, and approved a site plan amending agreement for an addition to the Autotube facility at 300 High Street. Council also directed staff to include an Events and Booking Coordinator position in the 2022 budget, concurred with CDAC recommendations, and provided direction on a $50,000 advance to the Tri-Township Arena for pandemic-related operating losses.

• Approved $200,000 from Canada Community-Build Fund for All Wheels Skate Park
• Approved site plan amending agreement for Autotube addition at 300 High Street
• Directed staff to include Events and Booking Coordinator in 2022 budget
• Concurred with Community Development Advisory Committee recommendations
• Provided direction on $50,000 advance to Tri-Township Arena for COVID losses
• Approved By-law 53-21 (site plan agreement for Autotube)
• Approved By-law 54-21 (property conveyance, Part Lot 25, Concession 2 SER)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved all applications before it, including consents to create residential lots at 653 Peter Street, 7870 Falconbridge Drive, 22706/22710 Adelaide Road, and 22661 Troops Road, as well as minor variances at 569 Woodward Drive and 97 Front Street West. All approvals were subject to conditions, and no applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent B13-2021 for two residential lots at 653 Peter Street (carried)
• Approved consent B14-2021 for two residential lots at 653 Peter Street (carried)
• Approved minor variance A15-2021 for garage at 569 Woodward Drive (carried)
• Approved minor variance A16-2021 for addition at 97 Front Street West (carried)
• Approved consent B22-2020 for rural residential lot at 7870 Falconbridge Drive (carried)
• Approved consent B11-2021 for semi-detached lot at 22706/22710 Adelaide Road (carried)
• Approved consents B05-B08-2021 for four residential lots at 22661 Troops Road (carried)

Council Meeting

Strathroy-Caradoc Council is meeting to approve minutes, receive communications, and consider several staff reports. Key items include awarding a tender for the Caradoc Campbell Drain South Branch 2021, donating outdated firefighting equipment to GlobalFire, and receiving updates on inter-community transit and the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

• Award Caradoc Campbell Drain South Branch 2021 tender to South West Water Management Inc. for $19,796.00 plus HST
• Donate expired firefighting bunker gear, helmets, and SCBA to GlobalFire
• Receive Inter-Community Transit 2021 Update (Report ED-2021-05)
• Receive Mandatory Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
• Receive police services board activity reports for July and August 2021

Council awarded the Caradoc Campbell Drain South Branch 2021 tender to South West Water Management Inc. for $19,796 plus HST. They also approved donating outdated firefighting equipment to GlobalFire and received the mandatory proof of vaccination policy, with an amendment to consider extending it to Council and committee members.

• Awarded Caradoc Campbell Drain South Branch 2021 tender to South West Water Management Inc. for $19,796 plus HST
• Approved donation of expired firefighting gear to GlobalFire
• Received COVID-19 Mandatory Proof of Vaccination Policy for information
• Directed staff to report on extending vaccination policy to Council and committee members
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2021 and Recreation Infrastructure Renewal Committee minutes
• Received communications and reports from boards and committees for information

Mt Brydges Arena Building Committee

The Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Committee is meeting to approve minutes, close the formal community consultation process, and discuss priority investments, grant applications, and partnerships. The agenda includes a letter from Chris Das and discussion of the committee's future composition. Most items are recommendations for approval or discussion topics.

• Close formal community consultation process
• Approve minutes from September 8, 2021
• Receive communication letter from Chris Das
• Discuss priority investments and timelines
• Discuss grant applications and funding options

The Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Committee voted to keep all four ice pads in the municipality, rejecting the Nustadia Report's recommendation of three. They also committed to giving user groups 12 months' notice before any closure of the Tri-Township Arena and rejected the report's proposed closure date. Additionally, the committee directed staff to begin planning for a new indoor ice pad in Mt. Brydges, incorporating a multi-purpose facility if financially feasible. The formal community consultation process was closed.

• Closed formal community consultation process (carried)
• Deferred approval of September 8, 2021 minutes for corrections (carried)
• Recommended keeping four ice pads, rejecting three-pad option barring catastrophic failure (carried)
• Committed to 12-month notice to user groups before Tri-Township Arena closure, rejecting Nustadia Report closure date (carried)
• Instructed staff to begin planning for new indoor ice pad in Mt. Brydges, with multi-purpose facility if feasible (carried)

Police Service Board

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board is meeting to approve the July 20, 2021 minutes, receive 16 communications from the Ministry of the Solicitor General for information, and review monthly police service reports for July and August 2021, including activity, overtime, use of force, and budget updates. The board will also move into closed session to discuss labour relations, a personal matter, and in-camera minutes.

• Approval of July 20, 2021 general meeting minutes
• Receive 16 communications from Ministry of the Solicitor General, including Youth Cannabis Diversion Program, Crisis Call Diversion, and anti-sex trafficking policy
• Review monthly activity, community services, overtime, use of force, and FOIPPA reports for July and August 2021
• Review 2021 budget updates at end of PP14 and PP16
• Move into closed session for labour relations and personal matters

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board approved the minutes of its July 20, 2021 general meeting as written. The board received for information a series of communications from the Ministry of the Solicitor General, as well as monthly police service reports for July and August 2021, including activity, community services, overtime, use of force, and FOIPPA reports, plus budget updates. The board moved into a closed session to discuss labour relations, a personal matter, and a procedural matter, as permitted by the Ontario Municipal Act. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the minutes of the July 20, 2021 general meeting as written.
• Received for information a communication from the Ministry of the Solicitor General covering 16 items, including the Youth Cannabis Diversion Program and the Roadmap to Reopen.
• Received for information the monthly activity, community services, overtime, use of force, and FOIPPA reports for July and August 2021.
• Received for information the 2021 budget updates for the police service profit and loss at the end of PP14 and PP16.
• Moved into closed session to discuss labour relations, a personal matter about an identifiable individual, and a procedural matter to approve in-camera meeting minutes.

Council Meeting

Strathroy-Caradoc Council will consider adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 13 (a scoped settlement boundary review) and forwarding it to the County of Middlesex for final approval. Council will also vote on awarding a stormwater utility feasibility study contract to Watson and Associates for $149,840 plus HST, and receive a report on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 13 and forward to County of Middlesex
• Award Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study RFP to Watson and Associates for $149,840 plus HST
• Receive report on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30)
• Approve minutes of September 7, 2021 regular council meeting

Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 13, which re-designates land uses in the Strathroy Settlement Area, including residential designations for two areas previously transferred from Adelaide Metcalfe Township. The amendment will be forwarded to Middlesex County for final approval. Council also awarded a $149,840.00 (plus HST) contract to Watson and Associates for a Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study, and endorsed September 30 as a statutory holiday for municipal employees in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 13, forwarded to County of Middlesex for final approval
• Awarded Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study RFP to Watson and Associates for $149,840.00 plus HST
• Endorsed September 30 as a statutory holiday for municipal employees
• Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 meeting as written
• Gave By-law 52-21 (adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 13) first, second, and third reading

Mt Brydges Arena Building Committee

The Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Committee is meeting electronically to hear presentations from seven community groups about recreation facility needs, including the Middlesex Agility Club, Senior Men's Recreational Hockey, Tri-Township Arena Board, Mount Brydges Minor Hockey, Strathroy Spirit Basketball, residents of South Grove Meadows, and the Mount Brydges Needs and Arena Group. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 1, 2021 meeting. No decisions on funding or construction are on this agenda.

• Presentations from 7 groups on recreation facility needs
• Approval of September 1, 2021 committee minutes

The Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Committee heard presentations from user groups about the future of the Tri-Township Arena and ice pad needs. No formal decisions were made; the committee only approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned.

• Approved September 1, 2021 committee minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

Strathroy-Caradoc Council meets electronically to consider a rezoning application for 61 Brennan Drive, approve interim borrowing up to $5.5 million, and declare the same property surplus for transfer to the hospital foundation. The agenda also includes a drainage project, several Community Improvement Plan grant agreements, and routine reports.

• Public meeting and decision on rezoning ZBA 16-2021 for 61 Brennan Drive
• Municipal borrowing by-law up to $3,630,000 (Jan–Sep) and $1,870,000 (Oct–Dec)
• Declare 61 Brennan Drive surplus and transfer to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation
• By-laws 47-21, 48-21, 49-21 for CIP grant agreements with Front Street Revival Ltd. and Middlesex Spine & Sport Clinic
• Consideration of Melbourne Road – Slegers Drain 2021 report and by-law 39-21

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment (ZBA 16-2021) to rezone 61 Brennan Drive from Open Space to Medium Density Residential (R2-19), allowing six semi-detached dwelling units on three infill lots. The land, currently municipal surplus, was also declared surplus and transferred to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation for a student-built house project. Council also approved the Melbourne Road-Slegers Drain 2021 project, a municipal borrowing by-law, and several community improvement plan agreements.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment ZBA 16-2021 for 61 Brennan Drive (carried)
• Declared 61 Brennan Drive surplus and transferred to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation (carried)
• Adopted Engineer's Report and gave first/second reading to By-law 39-21 for Melbourne Road-Slegers Drain 2021 (carried)
• Approved 2021 Municipal Borrowing By-law 51-21, up to $3,630,000 (Jan-Sep) and $1,870,000 (Oct-Dec) (carried)
• Approved revised 2021 Tax Rate By-law correcting education rates for commercial, industrial & pipeline properties (carried)
• Directed staff to engage Middlesex County Solicitor for Ontario Land Tribunal appeals (carried)
• Approved noise exemption for Jem's Party in the Park with music ending at 12:00 a.m. and bar at 1:00 a.m. (carried)
• Gave final reading to By-laws 47-21, 48-21, 49-21 for CIP agreements with Front Street Revival and Middlesex Spine & Sport Clinic (carried)

Mt Brydges Arena Building Committee

The Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: declarations of interest, two presentations (from Tim Earley of Strathroy Spirit Basketball and community resident Cheryl McFadden), approval of the August 25, 2021 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for September 8, 2021. No decisions or substantive agenda items are listed beyond these procedural matters.

• Presentation by Tim Earley - Strathroy Spirit Basketball
• Presentation by Cheryl McFadden - Community Resident
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for September 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

The committee heard a presentation from Cheryl McFadden, a community resident, who stressed the importance of the Tri-Township Arena and Caradoc Community Centre, and suggested adding to the Caradoc Community Centre to provide more indoor program space while keeping it for yearly events. No decisions were made on the matter. The committee approved the minutes of the August 25, 2021 meeting as written. The meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m.

• Approved the minutes of the August 25, 2021 meeting as written.
• Heard a presentation from Cheryl McFadden regarding the Tri-Township Arena and Caradoc Community Centre; no action taken.
• Noted that Tim Earley from Strathroy Spirit Basketball was unable to attend due to a family matter.
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:34 p.m.

Mt Brydges Arena Building Committee

The Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Committee is meeting electronically to hear presentations from local groups about the Mount Brydges arena, approve minutes from August 4, and receive resident correspondence. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions on funding or construction listed.

• Delegations from Mount Brydges Skating Club (Chrissy Kernaghan, Marjorie Kent), Mount Brydges Legion (Terry Racine), and Strathroy Dance Club (Julie VanDenHeuvel)
• Approval of August 4, 2021 committee minutes
• Receipt of resident letters added to the August 25 meeting
• Next meetings scheduled for September 1 and September 8, 2021

The Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Committee heard presentations from Mount Brydges skating clubs, the Legion, and the Strathroy Dance Club, all advocating for keeping an arena in Mount Brydges. No decisions were made on the Nustadia report; the committee only approved minutes and received communications. Members discussed budget and grant timing for future capital projects.

• Approved the minutes of the August 4, 2021 committee meeting as written.
• Received the communication items for information.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.

Council Meeting

Council will consider awarding a $2,068,856.10 contract for the Strathroy WWTF filter replacement to Stone Town Construction Limited, plus $130,500 for contract administration to RV Anderson. They will also receive updates on the Official Plan background review and wayfinding strategy, and vote on a right-of-way by-law. Several communications from other municipalities will be received for information.

• Tender award: Strathroy WWTF Filter Replacement to Stone Town Construction Limited, $2,068,856.10 (excl HST)
• Contract administration for WWTF filter project to RV Anderson, $130,500.00 (excl HST)
• By-law 45-21 (Municipal Right of Way) for first, second, and final reading
• Official Plan Background Review Update (Report BBP-2021-55) received for information
• Community Improvement Plan applications (ED-2021-04) for funding approval

Council awarded the Strathroy WWTF Filter Replacement project to Stone Town Construction Limited for $2,068,856.10 and contract administration to RV Anderson for $130,500.00. They also gave final reading to the Municipal Right of Way By-law (45-21) and approved three Community Improvement Plan funding applications. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Awarded WWTF filter replacement to Stone Town Construction Limited ($2,068,856.10 excl HST)
• Awarded contract administration to RV Anderson ($130,500.00 excl HST)
• Gave first, second, and final reading to By-law 45-21 (Right of Way By-law)
• Approved CIP funding: Middlesex Spine & Sport Clinic signage ($4,100)
• Approved CIP funding: Front Street Revival Ltd exterior lighting ($6,425)
• Approved CIP funding: Front Street Revival Ltd façade construction ($16,500)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications: a minor variance at 8381 Longwoods Road, a consent and minor variance at 394 Beattie Street, a consent at 585 & 589 Victoria Street, and a minor variance at 20796 Cooks Road. Staff recommend approval for each, with conditions for the consents. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling of future meetings.

• Minor variance A12-2021 at 8381 Longwoods Road (Campbell and Siegrid Wilson)
• Consent B10-2021 and minor variance A11-2021 at 394 Beattie Street (Jose & Nancy Couto) with conditions including $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland
• Consent B9-2021 at 585 & 589 Victoria Street (Tim MacDonald & Teresa DeSantis) with road widening condition for County Road 44
• Minor variance A14-2021 at 20796 Cooks Road (Danielle Froats)

The Committee of Adjustment approved all four applications on the agenda: a minor variance for an accessory structure at 8381 Longwoods Road, a consent and minor variance to create a new residential lot at 394 Beattie Street, a consent to split two merged lots at 585 & 589 Victoria Street, and a minor variance for a secondary suite above a garage at 20796 Cooks Road. All approvals were carried unanimously with no public opposition. The September meeting was cancelled due to no scheduled applications.

• Approved minor variance A12-2021 for accessory building at 8381 Longwoods Road (carried)
• Approved minor variance A11-2021 for lot frontage relief at 394 Beattie Street (carried)
• Approved consent B10-2021 to create one residential lot at 394 Beattie Street, subject to 13 conditions (carried)
• Approved consent B9-2021 to split lots at 585 & 589 Victoria Street, subject to 10 conditions (carried)
• Approved minor variance A14-2021 for secondary suite above garage at 20796 Cooks Road (carried)
• Cancelled September 2021 meeting due to no applications

Mt Brydges Arena Building Committee

The Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Committee is meeting electronically to hear presentations from the Strathroy Pickleball Group and the Mount Brydges Lion's Club, approve prior minutes, and receive resident communications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Presentation by Strathroy Pickleball Group (Aart Devos and Bob Stewart)
• Presentation by Mount Brydges Lion's Club (Lorne Hathaway)
• Approval of June 09, 2021 meeting minutes
• Receipt of resident letters and community petitions

The Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Committee received presentations from the Strathroy Pickleball Group and the Mount Brydges Lions Club for information. No substantive decisions were made; the committee approved the June 9, 2021 minutes and received communications. The next meetings are scheduled for August 25, September 1, and September 8, 2021.

• Received community presentations for information (carried)
• Approved June 9, 2021 meeting minutes as written (carried)
• Received communication items for information (carried)
• Adjourned at 6:05 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes a public hearing on a rezoning application for 8584 Walkers Drive, Strathroy, and decisions on several staff recommendations. Council will consider approving a $706,670 fire truck purchase, a rezoning at 22647 Adelaide Road, and the use of internet/telephone voting for the 2022 municipal election. It will also review a drainage report, recreation facility projects, and a dam study funding request.

• Public meeting on rezoning application ZBA 9-2021 for 8584 Walkers Drive, Strathroy
• Approve rezoning ZBA 11-2021 for 22647 Adelaide Road, Mt. Brydges
• Approve $706,670 + HST purchase of 2021 Ahrens Fox Pumper Tanker from Dependable Emergency Vehicles to replace Tanker 14 and Rescue 16
• Approve internet/telephone voting for 2022 Municipal Election and agreement with Intelivote Systems Inc.
• Approve $54,093.18 from Public Donation for Basketball Reserve Fund for outdoor basketball court at Fair Grounds Recreation Complex

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment (ZBA 11-2021) for 22647 Adelaide Road, Mount Brydges, to permit a 3-storey, 37-unit residential apartment building. The decision was carried, and the corresponding by-law (44-21) received final reading. Council also approved the use of internet/telephone voting for the 2022 municipal election, a new fire truck purchase, and several recreation facility projects.

• Approved rezoning for 37-unit apartment at 22647 Adelaide Road (ZBA 11-2021)
• Approved internet/telephone voting for 2022 election with Intelivote Systems
• Approved $706,670 + HST for 2021 Ahrens Fox Pumper Tanker from Dependable Emergency Vehicles
• Approved $54,093.18 from donation reserve for outdoor basketball court at Fair Grounds
• Approved three-court beach volleyball facility at Fair Grounds using Damen Group donation
• Approved $15,000 for 2022 budget toward Strathroy Dam Decommissioning Study
• Adopted Engineer's Report for Caradoc-Campbell South Branch 2021 drain (By-law 40-21 first and second reading)
• Approved By-law 43-21 appointing Shane Hughes as building inspector

Police Service Board

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive communications from the Ministry of the Solicitor General, and review monthly police service reports for June 2021. The board will also consider moving into closed session for labour relations and procedural matters.

• Approval of June 15, 2021 general meeting minutes
• Receive 12 provincial memos on topics like VSG grants, reopening roadmap, e-bike pilot, and CCTV grant program
• Review monthly activity, community services, overtime, use of force, and FOIPPA reports for June 2021
• Review 2021 budget update (profit and loss) for end of PP12
• Move into closed session for labour relations and procedural matters

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board approved the June 15, 2021 minutes as written, received communications from the Ministry of the Solicitor General and other items for information, and received monthly police service reports for June 2021. The board also moved into closed session for in camera matters and adjourned at 11:02 a.m. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals and receiving reports.

• Approved June 15, 2021 general meeting minutes as written (carried)
• Received communications items 3.1 to 3.2 for information (carried)
• Received monthly police service reports 4.1 to 4.6 for information (carried)
• Moved into closed session for in camera matters (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:02 a.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

Strathroy-Caradoc Council is meeting electronically to consider several items, including a housekeeping amendment to the zoning by-law, façade improvement grants, and various communications. The council will also receive reports and minutes from committees and boards. The meeting includes several routine approvals and information items.

• ZBA 7-2021: Housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-law 43-08 for secondary suites, parking rates, driveway widths, group homes, and day care centres
• By-law 34-21: Façade grant agreement with Jaslo Properties for 20-24 Front St W
• By-law 35-21: Façade grant agreement with Jaslo Properties for 63 Frank St
• By-law 36-21: Façade grant agreement with Bill Bron (Sunshine Bakery) for 22406 Adelaide Rd
• By-law 41-21: Loan agreement with Rotary Club for All Wheels Park

Council approved a housekeeping amendment to the zoning by-law (ZBA 7-2021) that permits secondary suites in medium-density residential zones, adjusts parking rates and driveway widths, and adds group homes and day care centres as permitted uses. Council also granted a temporary noise exemption for a fundraiser at the Mount Brydges Legion, approved three facade improvement grant agreements, and passed several other by-laws including a loan agreement with the Rotary Club. All decisions were carried without recorded opposition.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment ZBA 7-2021 (carried)
• Granted temporary noise exemption for 2500 Veterans Drive, Mount Brydges, July 30, 5-8pm (carried)
• Approved By-law 34-21: facade grant agreement with Jaslo Properties Ltd. for 20-24 Front Street West (carried)
• Approved By-law 35-21: facade grant agreement with Jaslo Properties Ltd. for 63 Frank Street (carried)
• Approved By-law 36-21: facade grant agreement with Bill Bron (Sunshine Bakery) for 22406 Adelaide Road (carried)
• Approved By-law 38-21: zoning by-law housekeeping amendments (carried)
• Approved By-law 41-21: loan agreement with Rotary Club of Strathroy Limited (carried)
• Approved By-law 42-21: agreement with County of Middlesex for Middlesex Supports Program (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three applications: a consent and minor variance for 76 High Street West, a minor variance for 300 High Street East, and a minor variance for 23347 Adelaide Road. It will also vote on a refund request for a minor variance application at 2604 Bond Street. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling of future meetings.

• Consent (B4-2021) and minor variance (A7-2021) for 76 High Street West, with conditions including $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication
• Minor variance (A10-2021) for 300 High Street East (Autotube Limited) with conditions on snow slide and rear yard depth for awning/canopy
• Minor variance (A13-2021) for 23347 Adelaide Road with conditions on eaves/troughs and no human habitation in accessory building
• Refund request for minor variance fees at 2604 Bond Street recommended for denial

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application (B4-2021) and minor variance (A7-2021) for 76 High Street West, allowing creation of a new residential lot with reduced frontage, subject to conditions including $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland. It also approved minor variances for 300 High Street East (A10-2021) for manufacturing additions and for 23347 Adelaide Road (A13-2021) for a larger accessory building, each with conditions. Additionally, the committee approved a $350 refund for a minor variance application at 2604 Bond Street that did not proceed.

• Approved minor variance A7-2021 for 76 High Street West, permitting reduced lot frontage of 13.2 m instead of required 15 m.
• Approved consent application B4-2021 for 76 High Street West, creating a new residential lot, subject to 12 conditions including $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland.
• Approved minor variance A10-2021 for 300 High Street East, allowing reduced side yard (3.91 m vs 6.0 m) and rear yard (5.88 m vs 7.5 m) for manufacturing additions, with conditions on snow slide and awning.
• Approved amended minor variance A13-2021 for 23347 Adelaide Road, permitting accessory building floor area of 153 m² (vs 120 m²) and height of 5.5 m (vs 4.5 m), with conditions on stormwater and no human habitation.
• Approved refund of $350 (half of fees) for minor variance application at 2604 Bond Street that did not proceed.

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting and vote on a rezoning application for 70 Carroll Street East, and consider awarding a $2,371,317.79 contract for the McEvoy Road reconstruction project. They will also consider abandoning part of Mount Brydges Drain No. 2 and receive updates on transit funding and a conservation authority consultation.

• Public meeting and rezoning vote for 70 Carroll Street East (ZBA 12-2021)
• Tender award to GW-EX Inc for McEvoy Road Phase 2: $2,371,317.79 plus HST
• Proposed abandonment of lower 250 metres of Mount Brydges Municipal Drain No. 2
• By-law 33-21 to amend zoning by-law for 70 Carroll Street East
• Update on funding for inter-community transit

Council approved a rezoning application (ZBA 12-2021) for 70 Carroll Street East to permit a clinic use, allowing a hearing diagnostic and testing business. The project was supported by staff and the property owner's agent, with no opposition. Council also awarded the McEvoy Road Reconstruction Phase 2 tender to GW-EX Inc. for $2,371,317.79 plus HST, and approved the abandonment of part of the Mount Brydges Municipal Drain No. 2.

• Approved rezoning application ZBA 12-2021 for 70 Carroll Street East to permit a clinic use.
• Awarded McEvoy Road Reconstruction Project Phase 2 to GW-EX Inc. for $2,371,317.79 plus HST.
• Approved abandonment of lower 250 metres of Mount Brydges Municipal Drain No. 2 under section 84 of the Drainage Act.
• Approved minutes of the June 21, 2021 regular council meeting as written.
• Received communication items for information, including Lower Thames Conservation Authority guide and Inter-Community Transit update.
• Gave first, second, and third reading to By-law No. 33-21.

Council Meeting

Strathroy-Caradoc Council holds two public meetings to consider rezoning applications: one for 22647 Adelaide Road in Mount Brydges (ZBA 11-2021) and a housekeeping amendment to Zoning By-law 43-08 (ZBA 7-2021) covering secondary suites, parking rates, driveway widths, group homes, and day care centres. Council will also vote on awarding a roof replacement tender, adopting a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, and a resolution denouncing the London, Ontario terrorist attack.

• Public meeting for rezoning 22647 Adelaide Road, Mount Brydges (ZBA 11-2021)
• Public meeting for housekeeping zoning amendment (ZBA 7-2021) re: secondary suites, parking, driveways, group homes, day care
• Tender award to Atlas Apex Roofing Inc. for Gemini Back Roof Replacement, $100,171.65 plus HST
• Adoption of Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021-2026
• Resolution denouncing June 6, 2021 Islamophobic attack in London, Ontario

Council received for information two rezoning reports: one for a proposed 37-unit affordable housing building at 22647 Adelaide Road, Mount Brydges, and another for housekeeping amendments to the Zoning By-law regarding secondary suites, parking, driveways, group homes, and day care. No decisions were made on the rezoning applications themselves. Council also approved a roof replacement tender, adopted the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, and passed a resolution denouncing Islamophobia.

• Received ZBA 11-2021 rezoning report for 22647 Adelaide Road (information only)
• Received ZBA 7-2021 housekeeping zoning amendment report (information only)
• Approved $100,171.65 tender to Atlas Apex Roofing Inc. for Gemini Back Roof Replacement
• Adopted Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021-2026
• Approved resolution denouncing Islamophobia and supporting National Action Summit on Islamophobia
• Received communications items 4.2-4.6 for information
• Accepted Recreation Infrastructure Renewal Committee minutes and consultation process

Police Service Board

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board is meeting electronically to approve the May 18, 2021 minutes, receive 13 communications from the Ministry of the Solicitor General, and review monthly police service reports for May 2021, including activity, overtime, use of force, and budget updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of May 18, 2021 general meeting minutes
• Receive 13 provincial memos on topics like sex offender registry changes, OIPRD contacts, antigen screening, and emergency orders
• Review May 2021 monthly activity, CID, court, ident, and UCR reports
• Review May 2021 overtime, lost hours, and ATO/TATO reports
• Review 2021 budget update (profit and loss) through period 10

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board met electronically on June 15, 2021, and approved the May 18, 2021 general meeting minutes as written. The board received for information a communication from the Ministry of the Solicitor General and monthly police service reports (items 4.1 to 4.6). No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and receptions.

• Approved May 18, 2021 general meeting minutes (carried)
• Received Ministry of the Solicitor General communication for information (carried)
• Received monthly police service reports 4.1 to 4.6 for information (carried)

Mt Brydges Arena Building Committee

The Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Committee is meeting electronically to receive a report on the financial implications of proposed recommendations from Nustadia, and to discuss community consultation and feedback processes. The agenda includes a recommendation to receive the financial implications report as presented, followed by discussion items and standard procedural matters.

• Financial Implications for Proposed Nustadia Recommendations report
• Financial Summary of Nustadia's Proposed Recommendations
• Community Consultation and Feedback Process discussion
• Declaration of Pecuniary Interest
• Meeting adjournment

The Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Committee reviewed financial implications of four options for arena decommissioning and new builds, including cost estimates and tax impacts. No final decision was made on the options. The committee approved a public consultation process with a September deadline, including four meetings for community feedback, and agreed to record and archive the sessions.

• Approved public consultation deadline of end of September (carried)
• Approved recording and archiving of public consultations (carried)
• Approved four public meetings for community feedback (carried)

Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes a public hearing on a rezoning application for 22417 Adelaide Road, Mount Brydges, and decisions on several by-laws, including the 2021 final tax rate by-law and removal of a holding zone for Woods Edge Phase 3. Council will also consider reports on temporary outdoor patios, site plan amendments, and various communications and resolutions.

• Public meeting for rezoning application ZBA 8-2021 at 22417 Adelaide Road, Mount Brydges
• 2021 Final Tax Rate Levy Report (FIN-2021-05) and By-law 30-21 to adopt 2021 tax rates
• Removal of 'H' holding zone for Phase 3 of Woods Edge subdivision (ZBA 10-2021) and By-law 29-21
• Site plan amendment for addition at 880 Wright Street, Grace Properties Limited (By-law 31-21)
• Temporary outdoor patio guidelines for COVID-19 (ED-2021-02) adopted until January 1, 2022

Council approved the 2021 final tax rate bylaw, reflecting a 1.5% increase from the approved budget. They also approved the removal of a holding zone for Phase 3 of the Woods Edge subdivision, a site plan agreement for an addition to Grace Transport, and several other routine items. The rezoning application for 22417 Adelaide Road was received for information only, with no decision made.

• Approved 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw (carried)
• Approved removal of 'H' Holding Zone for Phase 3 of Woods Edge Subdivision (carried)
• Approved site plan agreement for Grace Transport addition at 880 Wright Street (carried)
• Approved temporary outdoor patio guidelines and CAO authorization for encroachment agreements (carried)
• Approved noise exemption for 2 Veale Cres with conditions (carried)
• Endorsed national 9-8-8 suicide and crisis hotline initiative (carried)
• Supported Chatham-Kent resolution on MFIPPA review (carried)
• Supported Perth County request for provincial funding of hospital capital equipment (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Strathroy-Caradoc Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications for minor variances at 7724 Walkers Drive and 246 Adelaide Street. Staff recommend approval of both, subject to conditions requiring eaves and troughs on detached accessory structures to direct storm water away from lot lines. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 6, 2021 meeting.

• Minor variance A6-2021 at 7724 Walkers Drive (Mike Ferreira & Lucie Ponte) — recommended approval with storm water condition
• Minor variance A8-2021 at 246 Adelaide Street (Carolyn Hull-Johnston & Ian Johnston) — recommended approval with storm water condition
• Approval of May 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Next meetings scheduled for July 8 and August 5, 2021

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications, both subject to a condition requiring eaves and troughs to direct storm water away from lot lines. The first application (A6-2021) at 7724 Walkers Drive allows a larger accessory building floor area, and the second (A8-2021) at 246 Adelaide Street allows a larger floor area and increased height. No public comments or concerns were received for either application.

• Approved minor variance A6-2021 at 7724 Walkers Drive for accessory building floor area of 203m2 (2,185ft2), subject to eaves/trough condition (carried)
• Approved minor variance A8-2021 at 246 Adelaide Street for accessory building floor area of 118m2 (1,270ft2) and height of 4.6m (15ft), subject to eaves/trough condition (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2021 meeting as written (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:54 p.m. (carried)

Council Workshop

The Council will hold a workshop regarding the Growing Together Official Plan Review. The session includes an overview presentation and discussion on this topic.

• Growing Together Official Plan Review presentation and discussion

The Council held a workshop to discuss the 'Growing Together Strathroy-Caradoc' Official Plan update, receiving a presentation from the project team on public engagement efforts. Council members provided feedback on topics such as Complete Communities, Vibrant Main Streets, Natural Heritage & Hazards, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Supporting Agriculture. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational and discussion-based.

Police Service Board

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board will elect a new chair and vice chair, and consider approving an administrative vehicle lease. The board will also receive routine reports on April police activity, overtime, use of force, and communications from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

• Appointment of new Chair and Vice Chair of SCPSB
• Approval of vehicle lease agreement (Report POL-2021-14)
• Review of April 2021 monthly activity, overtime, use of force, and FOI reports
• Communications on provincial emergency, Police Week 2021, and COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline officers
• Closed session for labour relations and in-camera minutes

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board approved the administrative vehicle lease agreement and appointed Ineke Haan as Chair and John Brennan as Vice-Chair for 12-month terms. The board also received monthly reports, including a budget update and traffic enforcement analysis, and discussed community concerns about traffic safety and trail patrols.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 meeting
• Appointed Ineke Haan as Chair for 12 months
• Appointed John Brennan as Vice-Chair for 12 months
• Received communications items 4.1.1 to 4.1.7 and 4.2 for information
• Added 2021 Budget Update Report to agenda
• Received monthly reports 5.1 to 5.6 for information
• Received PPE cost report (POL-2021-09) for information
• Approved vehicle lease agreement (POL-2021-14)

Council Meeting

Council approved proceeding with improvements to the Hendry Drain under the Drainage Act, with a new report to be prepared after 30 days' notice to the conservation authority. A public meeting was held for Official Plan Amendment No. 13 (Strathroy Scoped Settlement Boundary Review), with no opposition voiced; the report was received for information and comments will be included in the consultation record. Council also awarded contracts for tar and chip work and engineering services, denied two noise permit applications, and passed several resolutions including support for local journalism and a 3-digit suicide hotline.

• Approved Hendry Drain improvements under Section 78 of the Drainage Act
• Received OPA 13 public meeting report for information; comments to be included in consultation record
• Awarded 2021 Tar and Chip Tender to Cornell Construction Limited ($533,484.30 incl. HST)
• Awarded Parkhouse Drive Reconstruction engineering services to Stantec Consulting Ltd ($115,450.00 excl. HST)
• Denied temporary noise permit for 24749 Park Street
• Denied temporary noise permit for 8615 Olde Drive
• Passed resolution encouraging support for local journalism and urging federal legislation
• Directed staff to draft resolution supporting 3-Digit Suicide and Crisis Hotline

Council Meeting

Council will receive a staff report on the Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Strategy and consider appointing a five-member committee to guide renewal or replacement of recreation facilities. The agenda also includes a proposed deadline of June 21, 2021 to adopt a plan for shovel-ready projects that could qualify for funding partnerships.

• Receive Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Strategy report for information
• Appoint RFIRS Committee of five Council members to direct facility renewal or replacement
• Adopt RFIR Plan by June 21, 2021 to prepare shovel-ready plans for funding partnerships

Council received the Recreation Facility Infrastructure Renewal Strategy (RFIRS) report for information and appointed a committee of all council members to review it. The committee will provide direction on renewing or replacing recreation facilities, with a plan to be adopted by August 31, 2021. The report recommends decommissioning two arenas and building new facilities, but no final decisions were made on those recommendations.

• Received RFIRS report for information (carried)
• Appointed RFIRS Committee of all council members (carried)
• Set deadline to adopt RFIR Plan by August 31, 2021 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider three applications: a minor variance for a covered patio at 2540 Terry Fox Court, a consent and minor variance at 8 Ridge Street, and a consent at 143 Carroll Street East. Staff recommend approval of all applications, with conditions for the consents including fees, service connections, and road dedications.

• Minor variance A05-2021 for a one-storey covered patio at 2540 Terry Fox Court, subject to noise study acknowledgment
• Consent B01-2021 and minor variance A04-2021 at 8 Ridge Street, with $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland and water/sanitary connections
• Consent B03-2021 at 143 Carroll Street East, with $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland and road widening dedication
• Approval of April 1, 2021 meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three applications on the agenda. It approved a minor variance for a covered patio at 2540 Terry Fox Court, subject to a noise acknowledgment condition. It approved a minor variance and consent to create a new lot at 8 Ridge Street, and a consent to create a new lot at 143 Carroll Street East, each subject to standard conditions. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved minor variance A05-2021 for 2540 Terry Fox Court, permitting a 2.38m rear-yard encroachment for a covered patio, subject to a noise acknowledgment condition
• Approved minor variance A04-2021 for 8 Ridge Street, permitting a 5.23m rear yard depth where 8m is required
• Approved consent B01-2021 for 8 Ridge Street to create one additional residential lot, subject to 12 conditions including $1,000 parkland cash-in-lieu
• Approved consent B03-2021 for 143 Carroll Street East to create one additional residential lot, subject to 12 conditions including $1,000 parkland cash-in-lieu
• Approved the minutes of the April 1, 2021 meeting as written
• Adjourned the meeting

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting and vote on a rezoning application for 6623 Parkhouse Drive, with a recommendation to approve. They will also consider several contracts, including a $31,992 town hall brick maintenance deal and a $135,500 engineering services contract for SCADA upgrades, plus various by-laws and routine reports.

• Rezoning application ZBA04-2021 for 6623 Parkhouse Drive (David and Sharon Peters)
• Town Hall interlocking brick maintenance contract with GreenEarth Canada Contracting Ltd. for $31,992 plus HST
• Sole-source engineering contract to RV Anderson Ltd. for SCADA upgrades with upset limit of $135,500 (excluding HST)
• By-law 27-21 authorizing Fire Protection Services Agreement with Southwest Middlesex
• By-law 28-21 for 2021 Fire Safety Grant Program transfer payment agreement

Council approved a rezoning application for 6623 Parkhouse Drive, allowing the severance of a dwelling surplus to a farm operation. The decision was made after a public meeting with no comments for or against. Council also awarded a tender for Town Hall brick maintenance and approved several contracts and appointments.

• Approved rezoning at 6623 Parkhouse Drive (carried)
• Awarded Town Hall interlocking brick maintenance to GreenEarth Canada Contracting Ltd. for $31,992 plus HST (carried)
• Awarded sole-source engineering contract to RV Anderson Ltd for SCADA upgrades with upset limit of $135,500 (carried)
• Appointed Jerrika Geneau to BIA Board of Management (carried)
• Approved By-law 25-21 for rezoning at 6623 Parkhouse Drive (carried)
• Approved By-law 27-21 Fire Protection Services Agreement (carried)
• Approved By-law 28-21 Fire Safety Grant Program 2021 Agreement (carried)
• Received Fire Safety Grant of $9,700 for training (carried)

Open House Meeting

This is an electronic open house meeting for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc to discuss Phase 1 of the Official Plan Review, specifically a scoped settlement boundary review. The agenda contains only this single item with no attachments or details, so the meeting is informational and procedural in nature.

• Phase 1 Official Plan Review - Scoped Settlement Boundary Review

Open House Meeting

This is an electronic open house meeting where the municipality is presenting a proposed multi-unit residential development for public input. The agenda contains only this single item with no attachments or additional details provided.

• Proposed multi-unit residential development (no details or attachments provided)

Police Service Board

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board is meeting electronically to approve minutes, receive communications from the Ministry of the Solicitor General, and review monthly police service reports for March 2021. The board will also receive annual reports on missing persons, public complaints, CIICC, and use of force, and may move into closed session for a personnel matter.

• Approve March 16, 2021 general meeting minutes
• Receive 14 communications from Ministry of the Solicitor General, including COVID-19 border testing orders and 2021 COVID-19 relief funding for municipalities
• Review March 2021 monthly reports: activity, community services, overtime, use of force, FOIPPA, and budget update (end of PP6)
• Receive 2020 annual reports: Missing Persons Act, Public Complaints, CIICC, and Use of Force
• Move into closed session for personnel matter and to approve in-camera minutes

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board approved the March 16, 2021 minutes and received several communications and monthly reports for information. The board received four annual reports from the police chief, all noting zero public complaints, zero missing persons requests, and zero CIICC requests in 2020, while the Use of Force report showed 12 incidents. The board also moved into closed session to discuss a personnel matter and procedural items, then adjourned.

• Approved March 16, 2021 general meeting minutes (carried)
• Received Ministry of the Solicitor General communications for information (carried)
• Received OAPSB 2021 AGM membership and proposed resolutions for information (carried)
• Received monthly reports 4.1 to 4.6 for information (carried)
• Received 2020 Missing Persons Act annual report POL-2021-05 for information (carried)
• Received 2020 Public Complaints annual report POL-2021-06 for information (carried)
• Received 2020 CIICC annual report POL-2021-07 for information (carried)
• Received 2020 Use of Force annual report POL-2021-08 for information (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider accepting three petitions for drainage works, awarding two drain construction tenders, and approving several zoning and subdivision matters, including removal of holding zones and a new draft plan. They will also decide on allocating $635,000 from the Canada Community Build Fund for park upgrades, a water meter reading fee, and a water monitoring station rehabilitation contract.

• Accept tenders: McCracken Municipal Drain ($48,250 excl. HST) and Augerman Municipal Drain ($60,512.92 excl. HST)
• Approve removal of holding 'H' zones for Creekside Subdivision and Garden Grove Condominium Development
• Support draft plan and rezoning for Timberview Subdivision (Cirrus Developments) in Mt. Brydges
• Direct $635,000 from Canada Community Build Fund: playground upgrades ($80,000), tennis/pickleball courts ($130,000), skate park share ($425,000)
• Approve $75 manual water meter reading fee and $132,000 engineering contract for Water Monitoring Station 3 rehabilitation

Council approved directing $635,000 from the Canada Community Build Fund to three projects: upgrading pea stone in Mt. Brydges playgrounds, building a tennis court and two pickleball courts, and contributing to the All Wheels Skate Park. Council also accepted tenders for two municipal drain constructions, approved removal of holding zones for two developments, and added a $75 manual water meter reading fee.

• Approved $635,000 Canada Community Build Fund allocation for playground, tennis/pickleball courts, skate park (carried)
• Accepted Robinson Farm Drainage tender for $48,250 (excl. HST) for McCracken Municipal Drain (carried)
• Accepted McNally Excavating tender for $60,512.92 (excl. HST) for Augerman Drain (carried)
• Approved removal of 'H' holding zone for Draft Plan of Condominium 39TSC-CDM1901 (carried)
• Approved removal of 'H' holding zone for Draft Plan of Subdivision 39T-SC1303 (carried)
• Approved $75.00 manual meter reading fee for water accounts (carried)
• Approved sole-source engineering contract to RV Anderson Ltd (upset limit $132,000) and $736,500 budget for Water Monitoring Station 3 rehab (carried)
• Deferred By-law 25-21 (6623 Parkhouse Drive) to May 3, 2021 public meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two minor variance applications, one for 66 Front Street West and one for 7284 Calvert Drive. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and a recommendation to approve both applications with conditions.

• Minor variance application A2-2021 for 66 Front Street West (Ron de Haan) with condition on first-floor setback
• Minor variance application A3-2021 for 7284 Calvert Drive (Jack Lodewyks) with conditions on eaves/troughs and construction compliance
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2021 meeting
• Next meetings scheduled for May 6 and June 3, 2021

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. The first allows a ground-floor dwelling unit at 66 Front Street West, subject to a 6.5-metre setback from the street. The second permits a larger and taller accessory structure at 7284 Calvert Drive, with conditions regarding stormwater and construction plans.

• Approved minor variance A2-2021 for 66 Front Street West to permit ground-floor dwelling unit, subject to 6.5m setback (carried)
• Approved minor variance A3-2021 for 7284 Calvert Drive to allow accessory building of 208m2 and height of 6.4m, with conditions (carried)

Police Service Board

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board meets electronically to approve February meeting minutes and receive communications from the Ministry of the Solicitor General, including memos on COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline officers and special constables. The board will also review monthly police service reports for February 2021, including activity, overtime, use of force, and budget updates. Chief M. Campbell will present reports on 2020 motor vehicle collisions and impaired driving comparisons from 2018-2020.

• Approval of February 17, 2021 general meeting minutes
• Receive 11 Ministry of the Solicitor General communications, including Phase 1 COVID-19 vaccination memos
• Review February 2021 monthly reports: activity, CID, court, IDENT, UCR, community services, overtime, use of force, FOIPPA
• 2020 CROMS motor vehicle collision report (POL-2021-03)
• Impaired driving comparisons 2018-2020 (POL-2021-04)

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board approved the minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting and received communications from the Ministry of the Solicitor General. The board received monthly police service reports for February 2021, including activity, community services, overtime, use of force, FOIPPA, and budget updates. Chief Mark Campbell presented the 2020 Collision Analysis Report, noting a decline of 104 collisions from 2019 to 2020, and an Impaired Driving Comparisons report for 2018-2020; both were received for information. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving reports and information.

• Approved the minutes of the February 17, 2021 general meeting as written.
• Received communication item 3.1 from the Ministry of the Solicitor General for information.
• Received monthly reports 4.1 to 4.6 for information.
• Received Report POL-2021-03 (2020 Collision Analysis Report) for information.
• Received Report POL-2021-04 (Impaired Driving Comparisons 2018-2020) for information.

Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes a public open house on the Growing Together Strathroy-Caradoc Official Plan update, where residents can comment on proposed revisions. Council will also consider several staff reports, including approving population projections, a subdivision agreement, and a tender for two tandem trucks. Several by-laws are scheduled for final reading, including one to authorize the subdivision agreement and another to sell land in Molnar Industrial Park.

• Open house for Official Plan update (Growing Together Strathroy-Caradoc)
• Approve 'High Scenario' population and housing projections for 2021-2046
• Tender award for two tandem trucks to Team Truck Centres for $684,460 (excluding HST)
• By-law 19-21: Subdivision agreement with 2503544 Ontario Inc. for Garden Grove Condominiums, Mount Brydges
• By-law 21-21: Sale of land in Molnar Industrial Park to Taj Holdings Inc.

Council approved the 'High Scenario - Population and Household Growth' projections for Strathroy-Caradoc, predicting a population of 35,360 by 2046, as a basis for the Official Plan. Council also directed staff to investigate donating a portion of 61 Brennan Drive to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation for a fundraising housing project. A subdivision agreement for Garden Grove Estates in Mount Brydges was approved, and the purchase of two tandem trucks was awarded to Team Truck Centres for $684,460.

• Approved the 'High Scenario - Population and Household Growth' projections for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc as included in the Watson & Associates report dated December 11, 2020.
• Directed staff to proceed with further investigating the potential donation of a portion of 61 Brennan Drive to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation.
• Approved entering into a subdivision agreement with 2503544 Ontario Inc. regarding Garden Grove Condominium Subdivision File No. 39T-SC-CDM-1901.
• Awarded the purchase of two (2) tandem trucks to Team Truck Centres in the amount of $684,460.00 (excluding HST) based on the lowest tender bid.
• Received the Winter Operations Deployment Strategy for information.
• Received the 2020 Water Summary Report and the 2020 Annual Reports for the Strathroy and Mount Brydges Wastewater Treatment Facilities for information.
• Endorsed the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc Water Distribution System DWQMS Operational Plan.
• Deferred By-law No. 21-21 authorizing the sale and transfer of land in Molnar Industrial Park.

Council Workshop

This is a procedural council workshop with no substantive public agenda items. The main action is a motion to move into closed session for education/training under the Municipal Act, followed by a report on that session, a schedule of upcoming meetings, and adjournment.

• Motion to move into closed session for education/training
• Report on in camera session
• Schedule of upcoming regular council meetings (March 15, April 6, April 19, 2021)

The regular Council session was held electronically via Zoom. Council moved into closed session for education/training as permitted under the Municipal Act and its Procedure By-law, and reported on that session. No public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 1:29 p.m.

• Moved into closed session for education/training (carried).
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:29 p.m. (carried).

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider nine consent applications, mostly for easements. Staff recommend approval of all applications subject to conditions. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and scheduling of future meetings.

• Consent applications B13-2020 to B19-2020 for easements at 96 Carroll Street East and 24605 Saxton Road (2102603 Ontario Inc.)
• Consent application B20-2020 for easement at 150 Carroll Street East (Walmart Canada Corp.)
• Consent application B2-2021 at 6623 Parkhouse Drive (David & Sharon Peters)
• Approval of February 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Next meetings scheduled for April 1 and May 6, 2021

The Committee of Adjustment approved eight consent applications: seven (B13-2020 to B19-2020) for easements over roads within the Strathroy Crossing shopping complex, and one (B20-2020) by Walmart Canada for an easement, all subject to standard conditions. It also approved consent B2-2021 to sever a surplus residence from a farm parcel at 6623 Parkhouse Drive, subject to conditions including rezoning and septic system confirmation. Chair Rick McCracken declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting during the B2-2021 discussion.

• Approved consent B13-2020 for an easement at 96 Carroll Street East, subject to conditions.
• Approved consent B14-2020 for an easement at 96 Carroll Street East, subject to conditions.
• Approved consent B15-2020 for an easement at 96 Carroll Street East, subject to conditions.
• Approved consent B16-2020 for an easement at 96 Carroll Street East, subject to conditions.
• Approved consent B17-2020 for an easement at 96 Carroll Street East, subject to conditions.
• Approved consent B18-2020 for an easement at 96 Carroll Street East, subject to conditions.
• Approved consent B19-2020 for an easement at 96 Carroll Street East, subject to conditions.
• Approved consent B20-2020 for an easement at 150 Carroll Street East (Walmart Canada), subject to conditions.

Council Meeting

Council will consider a report on the Rapid Housing Initiative for a proposed site in Mt. Brydges, with a recommendation to direct staff to proceed with a zone change for a multi-unit residential building. They will also vote on approving a site plan for an addition to the Gray Ridge Eggs facility at 644 Wright Street, Strathroy, and authorize a related by-law. Other business includes accepting a drainage petition for the McRoberts Drain, approving the February 16, 2021 minutes, and receiving various communications and reports.

• Rapid Housing Initiative, Mt. Brydges proposed site (BBP-2021-13) - zone change for multi-unit residential
• Site plan approval for Gray Ridge Eggs addition, 644 Wright Street (SPC 17-2020)
• By-law 18-21 authorizing amended site plan agreement with Gray Ridge Eggs Inc.
• Petition for drainage works - McRoberts Drain, authorize engineer's report
• HRIS Request for Proposal report (HR-2021-07) received for information

Council received a report on a proposed 30-unit affordable housing building at 22647 Adelaide Road and directed staff to proceed with the steps needed for a zoning change to permit the multi-unit residential building. Council also approved a site plan for an addition to the Gray Ridge Eggs facility at 644 Wright Street, Strathroy, and passed the associated by-law. Other actions included accepting a petition for drainage works on the McRoberts Drain and drafting a letter of support to reconsider the closure of the Ontario Fire College.

• Approved petition for drainage works on McRoberts Drain and authorized an engineer's report.
• Approved minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting as written.
• Received communication items for information and approved drafting a letter of support to reconsider the Ontario Fire College closure.
• Received report BBP-2021-13 on the Rapid Housing Initiative and directed staff to proceed with a zoning change for the proposed site at 22647 Adelaide Road.
• Approved the site plan for the Gray Ridge Eggs addition at 644 Wright Street and the amended site plan agreement by-law (By-law 18-21).
• Received the Community Development Advisory Committee minutes and concurred with its recommendations.
• Received the Human Resources Information System request for proposal report for information.
• Received reports from boards and committees, including the Tri-Township Arena and Police Services Board.

Police Service Board

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board is meeting electronically to approve the January 19, 2021 minutes, receive communications from the Ministry of the Solicitor General, and review monthly police service reports for January 2021, including activity, overtime, use of force, and budget updates. The board will also receive reports from Chief M. Campbell on vehicle theft comparisons and the 2020 year-end budget, and may move into closed session for personnel and labour relations matters.

• 2020 Year End Budget Report (POL-2021-01) received for information
• Vehicle Theft Comparison Report (POL-2021-02) received for information
• Monthly reports for January 2021: activity, CID, court, ident, UCR, community services, overtime, use of force, FOIPPA
• 2021 Budget Update - Police Service Profit and Loss - End of PP2
• Communications from Ministry of the Solicitor General on EMCPA, training, and other topics

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board held a routine meeting, approving the January 19, 2021 minutes and receiving several informational reports, including monthly activity, community services, overtime, use of force, FOIPPA, and budget updates. The board also received the Chief's reports on vehicle theft trends and the 2020 year-end budget, and moved into closed session to discuss personnel and labour relations matters. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved January 19, 2021 general meeting minutes (carried)
• Received communications items 3.1 to 3.2 for information (carried)
• Received monthly reports 4.1 to 4.6 for information (carried)
• Received vehicle theft comparison report POL-2021-02 for information (carried)
• Received 2020 year-end budget report POL-2021-01 for information (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss personnel, labour relations, and procedural matters (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the North Meadows Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment and endorsing its Urban Design Guidelines, forwarding the plan to the County of Middlesex for final approval. The agenda also includes several contract awards, including a $50,000 wayfinding strategy, a $102,797 skate tile replacement, and a $113,549.88 playground, plus multiple by-laws for subdivision, servicing, and site plan agreements.

• Adoption of North Meadows Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment and Urban Design Guidelines
• Award of wayfinding strategy contract to Entro Communications for $50,000.00 plus HST
• Award of skate tile replacement contract to Advantage Sport for $102,797.00 plus HST
• Award of Bennett St. Park Playground RFP to Openspace Solutions Inc. for $113,549.88
• Third and final reading of By-law 05-21 for McCracken Municipal Drain construction

Council adopted the North Meadows Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment and endorsed the Urban Design Guidelines, forwarding it to Middlesex County for final approval. Several contracts and agreements were approved, including a $50,000 wayfinding strategy, a $102,797 skate tile replacement, and a $113,549 playground. All by-laws received final reading, including those for the McCracken Drain, subdivision and servicing agreements, and appointments.

• Adopted North Meadows Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment and endorsed Urban Design Guidelines (carried)
• Approved site plan amendment for Bonduelle Canada at 799 Wright Street (carried)
• Entered subdivision agreement with 2634876 Ontario Inc. for Creekside Subdivision (carried)
• Approved servicing agreement for 11 Carroll Street with 1279451 Ontario Inc. (carried)
• Awarded Wayfinding Strategy RFP to Entro Communications for $50,000 plus HST (carried)
• Awarded Skate Tile Replacement contract to Advantage Sport for $102,797 plus HST (carried)
• Awarded Bennett St. Park Playground RFP to Openspace Solutions Inc. for $113,549.88 (carried)
• Gave final reading to By-law 05-21 for McCracken Drain construction (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Strathroy-Caradoc Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications and a request to amend conditions of a provisional consent. The committee will also approve the minutes from the December 3, 2020 meeting.

• Minor variance A25-2020 at 113 Scott Street West, Strathroy (Kimberlee Spencer) – recommended approval with conditions on eaves troughs and window restrictions.
• Minor variance A1-2021 at 2631 Bond Street, Mount Brydges (Jim Pottruff) – recommended approval.
• Request to amend provisional consent B21-2020 for 11 Carroll Street West (Ken Tupholme) – recommended approval as a minor change.

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications: one for a rear addition at 113 Scott Street West and one for a pool shed at 2631 Bond Street. It also amended the conditions of provisional consent for application B21-2020 at 11 Carroll Street West, adding a condition allowing a servicing agreement before registration. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minor variance A25-2020 at 113 Scott Street West with conditions (carried)
• Approved minor variance A1-2021 at 2631 Bond Street, Mount Brydges (carried)
• Amended consent conditions for B21-2020 at 11 Carroll Street West, adding condition #16 (carried)
• Approved minutes of December 3, 2020 meeting (carried)

Open House

This is a virtual community open house, not a decision-making meeting, about a proposed multi-residential development in Mt. Brydges. The agenda contains only this single item with an attached presentation PDF; no details on the proposal's size, location, or timeline are provided in the agenda text.

• Virtual open house for proposed multi-residential development in Mt. Brydges
• Presentation attached: Virtual Open House_Mt. Brydges_Jan 25th 2021.pdf

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting and vote on a rezoning application for 21890 Muncey Road, including a temporary use agreement for a second dwelling. They will also consider a road maintenance agreement with Middlesex Centre and receive routine reports and communications.

• Public meeting and rezoning decision for 21890 Muncey Road (ZBA30-2020)
• By-law 07-21 to amend comprehensive zoning by-law for 21890 Muncey Road
• By-law 08-21 authorizing temporary use agreement for second dwelling at 21890 Muncey Road
• By-law 09-21 authorizing boundary road maintenance agreement with Middlesex Centre
• Police services activity reports for December 2020

Council approved a rezoning application for 21890 Muncey Road to site-specific general agricultural (A1-17-T), allowing the owner to build a dwelling while living in the existing one. The temporary zoning is for two years, with extensions possible if needed. Council also authorized a boundary road maintenance agreement with Middlesex Centre for Amiens Road and passed three by-laws (07-21, 08-21, 09-21) on final reading. A letter of support was sent for a resolution amending the Tile Drainage Installation Act.

• Approved rezoning at 21890 Muncey Road to A1-17-T (carried)
• Authorized boundary road maintenance agreement with Middlesex Centre for Amiens Road (carried)
• Passed By-law 07-21 on final reading (carried)
• Passed By-law 08-21 on final reading (carried)
• Passed By-law 09-21 on final reading (carried)
• Sent letter of support for resolution amending Tile Drainage Installation Act (carried)

Police Service Board

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board is meeting electronically to review routine reports and communications. The main substantive item is a recommendation to municipal council to adopt a by-law prohibiting off-road vehicles on municipal roadways. The board will also receive monthly activity, overtime, use of force, and budget reports, and move into closed session for personnel and labour matters.

• Recommendation to council to prohibit off-road vehicles on municipal roadways
• Receive December 2020 monthly activity, CID, court, ident, and UCR reports
• Receive December 2020 overtime, lost hours, and ATO/TATO reports
• Receive December 2020 use of force and FOIPPA reports
• Receive 2020 budget update - police service profit and loss at end of PP27

Council Meeting

Council is holding a public hearing on an Official Plan Amendment to adopt the North Meadows Secondary Plan, which will guide future development in the area. They will also consider a drainage report for the McCracken Municipal Drain, a rezoning application at 8830 Parkhouse Drive, and several by-laws including the 2021 interim tax levy and a subdivision agreement for Creekside. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes, communications, and committee reports.

• Public hearing on North Meadows Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment
• Consideration of McCracken Municipal Drain report and provisional by-law 05-21
• Rezoning application 17-2020 for 8830 Parkhouse Drive
• By-law 02-21 for 2021 interim tax levy
• By-law 04-21 for Creekside subdivision agreement with 2634876 Ontario Inc.

Council held a public meeting on the North Meadows Secondary Plan but only received the report for information, directing staff to bring it back for final consideration at a future meeting. Council also approved a rezoning at 8830 Parkhouse Drive, accepted the McCracken Municipal Drain engineer's report, and passed several by-laws including interim levies for 2021.

• Received North Meadows Secondary Plan for information, deferred final decision (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 8830 Parkhouse Drive (carried)
• Accepted McCracken Municipal Drain report, gave first and second reading to By-law 05-21 (carried)
• Approved petition for drainage works in Edgewood Subdivision Phase I (carried)
• Approved revised Museum Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (carried)
• Passed By-law 01-21 amending Downtown BIA area (carried)
• Passed By-law 02-21 for interim levies 2021 (carried)
• Deferred reading of By-law 04-21 (carried)