Thames Centre public meetings in 2022

Special Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on 2023 budget deliberations, with a recommended motion to approve most budget sections in principle and set the tax levy and capital budget amounts. Council will also consider a by-law imposing water and wastewater capital charges on new users from private service conversions, and reschedule a November 2023 meeting for Remembrance Day.

• 2023 Operating and Capital Budget deliberations (F-013-22)
• Proposed by-law 98-2022: water and wastewater capital charges for private service conversions
• Amendment to 2023 Fees & Charges By-law 96-2022
• Reschedule Nov 13, 2023 council meeting to Nov 14, 2023
• Adoption of by-laws 98-2022 and 101-2022 (confirmatory)

Council approved the 2023 operating and capital budgets in principle, including a tax levy of $11,490,017. The meeting also established a $7.685 million budget for the FlightExec Seniors Centre Expansion and approved new water and wastewater capital charges.

• Approved 2023 budget in principle with $11,490,017 tax levy and $15,213,469 capital budget
• Set FlightExec Seniors Centre Expansion project cost at $7.685 million and eliminated new municipal office proposal
• Allocated $500,000 from OCIF to Oakwood Drive wastewater project
• Increased Strategic Plan funding from $5,000 to $10,000
• Approved by-law to impose water and wastewater capital charges for private service conversions
• Directed staff to reevaluate Debenture Policy to include 15- and 20-year terms
• Adopted By-laws 98-2022 and 101-2022
• Rescheduled November 13, 2023 meeting to November 14, 2023

Council Meeting

This agenda for the Thames Centre Council meeting on 2022-12-12 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text is entirely made up of interface labels and placeholders from the eSCRIBE software, with no actual agenda items listed.

Council approved the 2023 Fees and Charges by-law with specific exclusions and granted three minor variance applications for property developments. The body also appointed members to several municipal boards and committees and scheduled a special meeting for December 19 to discuss water and wastewater capacity fees.

• Approved 2023 Fees and Charges by-law, excluding two Plant Capacity Fees on Schedule E
• Approved minor variance A10-22 for accessory dwelling units at 4197 Catherine Street
• Approved minor variance A11-22 for reduced lot area and yard depths at 21878 Nissouri Road
• Approved minor variance A12-22 for a 10-metre height limit at 2544 Dorchester Road
• Approved 6-month extension of facility license agreement with Boys & Girls Club of London
• Declared lands at 2637 Dorchester Road surplus and authorized direct negotiations for disposal
• Deferred By-law 98-2022 regarding water and wastewater capital charges to December 19
• Scheduled regular Council meetings to begin at 5:00 p.m. starting February 13, 2023

Special Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on budget deliberations for 2023. Council will receive reports on the operating and capital budgets, deliberate on departmental budgets, and consider a motion to approve the budget in principle, including setting the tax levy and capital budget amounts. The meeting also includes a discussion of the FlightExec Centre expansion project as it relates to the 2023 capital budget.

• 2023 Operating and Capital Budget approval in principle, with tax levy and capital budget amounts to be set
• Report FCEAC-001-22 on FlightExec Centre expansion considerations for 2023 capital budget
• Continuity of reserve funds and development charges for 2023 budget
• 2022 annual debt repayment limit for 2023 budget
• Budget by-law to be prepared for January 16, 2023 council meeting

Council approved the Operating Budget Summary, General Government Services, Protective Services, and Transportation Services sections of the 2023 budget in principle. Several specific funding adjustments were made to the General Government budget. Council also received a report on FlightExec expansion considerations for future budget deliberations.

• Approved first four tabs of 2023 budget in principle (Operating Budget Summary, General Government Services, Protective Services, Transportation Services)
• Allocated additional $10,000 to Thames Centre Special Events Committee for 2023
• Reduced Committee of Council expense budget from $5,000 to $1,000
• Allocated $5,000 for a Strategic Planning Refresher Exercise
• Allocated $11,000 from Information Technology reserve for a Thorndale Lions Community Centre signal booster
• Received Report No. FCEAC-001-22 regarding FlightExec Expansion for use in 2023 capital budget deliberations

Council Orientation

This is a council orientation session rather than a regular decision-making meeting. Council will receive presentations on roles and responsibilities, codes of conduct and the Integrity Commissioner, and recovery of growth-related water and wastewater infrastructure costs. Staff will also present an overview of the municipality's organization and council meeting procedures. The only action item is a motion to direct staff to prepare a statement on Bill 23 reflecting concerns from AMO and Middlesex County.

• Presentation on roles and responsibilities by Nigel Bellchamber and Fred Dean
• Presentation on codes of conduct and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act by John Mascarin
• Presentation on recovery of growth-related water and wastewater infrastructure needs by Nancy Neale
• Motion to direct staff to prepare statement on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
• Adoption of By-law 93-2022, a Confirmatory By-law

Council received several orientation presentations on municipal roles and operations. The board approved requests for delegations at the 2023 ROMA Conference and directed staff to prepare a statement regarding Bill 23.

• Approved minutes from October 3, 2022 and November 16, 2022 (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a statement on Bill 23 concerns from AMO and Middlesex County (Carried)
• Approved ROMA Conference delegation requests for CN Rail drainage costs and Oakwood Drive & River Heights Sanitary Project (Carried)
• Directed staff to request an AMO 2023 Conference delegation for FlightExec Centre Expansion if approved in 2023 budget (Carried)
• Adopted By-law 93-2022, a Confirmatory By-law (Carried)
• Received orientation presentations on roles, codes of conduct, and infrastructure as information (Carried)

Council Inaugural

This is the inaugural meeting of the Thames Centre Council, where newly elected officials are sworn in. The agenda includes declarations of office for the mayor, deputy mayor, and three ward councillors, followed by a presentation of the chain of office and gavel, and an inaugural address by the mayor. No policy decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Declarations of office for Mayor Sharron McMillan, Deputy Mayor Michelle Smibert, and Councillors Tom Heeman (Ward 1), Danielle Lockie (Ward 2), and Chantel Crockett (Ward 3)
• Presentation of chain of office and gavel
• Inaugural address by the mayor

The Council held an inaugural session to swear in elected officials. The meeting consisted of administrative introductions and the formal transition of the chain of office and gavel.

• Administered Declarations of Office to Mayor S. McMillan, Deputy Mayor M. Smibert, and Councillors T. Heeman, D. Lockie, and C. Crockett
• Presented Chain of Office and gavel to Mayor McMillan
• Adjourned meeting at 11:10 a.m. (Resolution 256-2022)

Council Meeting

Thames Centre Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda, several policy updates, and a slate of by-laws. Key items include a minor variance for an accessory building, a petition to lower the speed limit on Ferrar Road, and a proposed agreement for free yard waste drop-off at a recycling facility. The meeting also includes adoption of several zoning by-law amendments and administrative policies.

• Minor variance A9-22 for 24063 Heritage Road to allow existing accessory building in front yard
• Petition to lower speed limit on Ferrar Road; staff directed to collect traffic data
• Proposed agreement with TRY Recycling Inc. for free yard waste drop-off; $65,000 budget reallocation
• By-laws 84-2022 to 92-2022 including zoning amendments for 17585 Gregory Drive, 6868 Hamilton Road, 286 King Street, and Elliott Estates Phase 1 holding removal
• Adoption of Electronic Monitoring Policy and revised Records Management Policy

Council defeated a motion to reduce the speed limit on Ferrar Road to 60 km/h after a delegation from residents. Instead, council voted to receive the petition as information and direct staff to collect traffic data during and after the Donnybrook Drive reconstruction project. Council also approved a minor variance for an accessory building at 24063 Heritage Road, adopted an Electronic Monitoring Policy, and passed a resolution opposing Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act).

• Defeated motion to reduce speed limit on Ferrar Road to 60 km/h.
• Approved receiving petition and staff report on Ferrar Road speed limit as information, and directed staff to collect traffic data during and after Donnybrook Drive reconstruction.
• Approved minor variance A9-22 for Paylane Farms Inc. at 24063 Heritage Road to allow an existing accessory building in the front yard.
• Adopted Electronic Monitoring Policy and incorporated it into the Thames Centre Policy Manual.
• Approved revised policies: Health Benefits Plan, Association Memberships, Elected Official Salaries, and Clothing Allowance.
• Approved 2023 Council Meeting Calendar as presented.
• Adopted revised Records Management Policy and Records Retention Schedule by by-law.
• Approved resolution opposing Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act) and forwarded copies to provincial officials and AMO.

Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with a heavy planning agenda. Council will hold public meetings for several subdivision, zoning, and consent applications, and is expected to make decisions on some, defer others, and receive reports. The meeting also includes a Committee of Adjustment hearing, a Court of Revision for a drainage assessment, and routine administrative items.

• Public meetings for subdivision and zoning applications at 1598 Richmond Street, Donnybrook Drive, and 233 Upper Queen Street
• Consent application B15-22 at 21878 Nissouri Road recommended for approval with conditions including $4,000 parkland cash-in-lieu
• Zoning amendment Z16-22 at 6868 Hamilton Road recommended for rezoning to M3-3 for gravel pit use
• Zoning amendment Z18-22 at Nissouri Road deferred pending UTRCA review
• Tax write-offs totaling $12,212.55 under Municipal Act Sections 357 and 358

Council held public meetings for multiple planning applications, receiving reports and deferring decisions on three subdivision/condominium proposals pending further review. It approved two consent applications (B14-22 and B15-22) with conditions, approved in principle two zoning amendments (Z15-22 and Z19-22), rezoned one property to M3-3 (Z16-22), deferred another pending an Environmental Impact Study (Z18-22), and approved a minor variance. It also adopted the Crampton Drain 2022 assessment schedule with no appeals and wrote off $12,212.55 in taxes.

• Approved consent B14-22 for surplus farm dwelling at 5051 Marr Road with conditions (carried)
• Approved consent B15-22 for residential lot at 21878 Nissouri Road with conditions (carried)
• Approved in principle zoning amendment Z15-22 at 17585 Gregory Drive (carried)
• Rezoned 6868 Hamilton Road to M3-3 (Z16-22) (carried)
• Deferred zoning amendment Z18-22 pending Environmental Impact Study (carried)
• Approved in principle zoning amendment Z19-22 at 20177 Purple Hill Road (carried)
• Approved minor variance A8-22 for deck at 615 Moonlight Way (carried)
• Adopted Crampton Drain 2022 assessment schedule with no appeals (carried)

Council Meeting

Thames Centre Council is meeting to receive reports and consider several items, including a potential velodrome, the sale of municipal land, and incorporating new municipal offices into the FlightExec Centre expansion. Council will also consider by-laws for an Integrity Commissioner appointment, an Official Plan amendment, and a zoning amendment.

• Report CS-010-22 on potential velodrome in Thames Centre, with delegation from Forest City Velodrome Association
• Proposed sale of ~880 sq m of municipal land at rear of 2637 Dorchester Road for $4,000
• Direct staff to explore adding new municipal offices to FlightExec Centre expansion RFP
• By-law 80-2022: Official Plan Amendment for Hawthorne Park Subdivision (Sifton Properties)
• By-law 81-2022: Zoning By-law Amendment for lands at 4529 Putnam Road

Council voted to reconsider a previously defeated motion to keep the Dorchester Urban Growth Boundary unchanged. The reconsideration motion (Resolution 215-2022) was carried, reopening the Official Plan Amendment 03-22 debate. Other decisions included approving the sale of municipal land at 2637 Dorchester Road for $4,000, directing staff to explore incorporating new municipal offices into the FlightExec Centre expansion, and appointing Aird & Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator.

• Reconsidered Part 1 of Resolution 186-2022 regarding Dorchester Urban Growth Boundary (carried)
• Approved sale of 880 sq m municipal land at 2637 Dorchester Road for $4,000 (carried)
• Directed staff to explore adding new municipal offices to FlightExec Centre expansion RFP (carried)
• Appointed Aird & Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator (carried)
• Directed administration to write letter to Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission requesting ridings remain status quo (carried)
• Directed Planning Director to update planning processes and fees by-law due to Bill 109 (carried)
• Adopted By-laws 79-2022 to 82-2022 (carried)
• Received report on potential velodrome in Thames Centre for information (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with two public meetings: one to consider the Crampton Drain 2022 drainage works and another for two consent applications to create industrial lots. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including an official plan amendment and zoning changes, and receive reports on finances, a vacation policy, and a curling event.

• Public meeting to consider Crampton Drain 2022; first Court of Revision set for Sept 19, 2022
• Consent applications B12-22 & B13-22 for two industrial lots on Gerald Parkway, with $3,200 cash-in-lieu of parkland
• By-law 77-2022 for Crampton Drain 2022 (first and second reading)
• By-law 74-2022 Official Plan Amendment (OPA 27) and By-laws 75-2022 & 76-2022 zoning amendments for 21330 Heritage Rd and 7061 Cobble Hills Rd
• Report on Hawthorne Park Subdivision (Sifton Properties) recommending draft plan approval

Council unanimously recommended draft plan approval for a subdivision south of Byron Avenue and east of Dorchester Road, with building heights capped at 4 storeys. It also approved two industrial lot severances at Gerald Parkway, adopted a new employee vacation policy, and authorized the Ingersoll Curling Club to use the FlightExec Centre for the 2024 championships.

• Recommended draft plan approval for Sifton subdivision, limiting building heights to 4 storeys (5-0)
• Approved consents B12-22 and B13-22 for two industrial lots on Gerald Parkway, with conditions
• Adopted new Employee Vacation Policy (CAO-004-22)
• Approved Ingersoll Curling Club use of FlightExec Centre for 2024 championships
• Authorized Fleet budget overage to be funded from Fleet Capital Reserve if needed
• Adopted By-laws 73-2022 to 76-2022 and 78-2022
• Gave first and second reading to By-law 77-2022 for Crampton Drain 2022

Council Meeting

Thames Centre Council is deciding on a $4,000,621 construction tender for sanitary sewer and road work, setting council remuneration rates, and considering several planning applications including a consent, zoning amendment, and official plan amendments. The meeting also includes a presentation on the accessibility plan and a notice of motion to permit naturalized pollinator gardens.

• Tender award to 291 Construction Ltd. for $4,000,621 for Hamilton Road/Oakwood Drive sanitary trunk sewer and Oakwood Place road reconstruction
• Council remuneration review: Mayor $31,461, Deputy Mayor $20,002, Councillor $17,465, effective Jan 1, 2023
• Consent application B11-22 for 1.17 ha at 20664 Heritage Road (Lynalwood Farms)
• Zoning by-law amendment Z10-22 for 4074 & 4086 Elgin Road, Mossley
• Official Plan Amendment O3-22 to add/remove lands in Dorchester Settlement Area

Council awarded a $4,000,621 construction tender to 291 Construction Ltd. for the Hamilton Road/Oakwood Drive sanitary trunk sewer and Oakwood Place road reconstruction. Council also approved a consent application for a residential surplus to a farming operation, set new council remuneration rates, and adopted several by-laws including a fireworks by-law amendment. The meeting included a procedural point about the mayor expressing personal opinion, and a motion to keep the Dorchester urban growth boundary unchanged.

• Awarded $4,000,621 tender to 291 Construction Ltd. for sewer and road work (carried)
• Approved consent application B11-22 for 1.17 ha at 20664 Heritage Road (carried)
• Set Mayor base pay at $31,461, Deputy Mayor at $20,002, Councillor at $17,465 (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment Z10-22 in principle for 4074 & 4086 Elgin Road (carried)
• Kept Dorchester urban growth boundary unchanged; directed letter to province (carried)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 27 in principle, with Jackson lands redesignated to Rural Industrial (carried)
• Approved facility license agreement with Boys & Girls Club of London (carried)
• Approved by-law adding third day of Diwali as permissible fireworks event (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with a public planning session where council will hear and decide on several consent applications and zoning by-law amendments. Items include a consent for a residence surplus to a farm, two consents for industrial land, a consent and zoning amendment for residential development, and a zoning amendment for two properties. Council will also receive reports on a municipally initiated official plan amendment and adopt two by-laws.

• Consent B7-22 for 20278 Fairview Road (McLarenwood Farms) to sever a residence surplus to farming operation
• Consents B9-22 and B10-22 for 65 Gerald Parkway to convey ~5.3 ha for industrial development and create easements
• Consent B8-22 and zoning amendment Z13-22 for 5242 Marion Street to convey ~0.23 ha for residential development, with $4,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland
• Zoning amendment Z10-22 for 4074 and 4086 Elgin Road (Rasha Nasser) – report received, decision deferred
• Official Plan Amendment O3-22 for Dorchester settlement area adjustments – report received, decision deferred

Council approved consent applications B7-22, B9-22, B10-22, and B8-22, along with zoning by-law amendment Z13-22, all subject to conditions. A zoning application for 4074 and 4086 Elgin Road (Z10-22) and an official plan amendment for Dorchester (O3-22) were received for further review. Two by-laws were adopted.

• Approved consent application B7-22 for 20278 Fairview Road (carried)
• Approved consent applications B9-22 and B10-22 for 65 Gerald Parkway (carried)
• Approved consent application B8-22 and zoning amendment Z13-22 for 5242 Marion Street (carried)
• Received zoning application Z10-22 for 4074 and 4086 Elgin Road for further report (carried)
• Received official plan amendment O3-22 for Dorchester settlement area adjustments for further report (carried)
• Adopted By-laws 57-2022 and 58-2022 (carried)

Council Meeting

Thames Centre Council is meeting electronically to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 4064 Lewis Road, approve the 2021 audited consolidated and trust fund financial statements, and act on several reports including fleet replacement, a batting tunnel upgrade, and community initiatives. The agenda also includes routine consent items, by-laws for drainage works, and notices of motion on cycling infrastructure and industrial preparedness.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z12-22 for 4064 Lewis Road (2866154 Ontario Inc.)
• Approval of 2021 Audited Consolidated and Trust Fund Financial Statements
• Fleet Unit #4 replacement funding up to $15,000 from Fleet Capital Reserve
• Batting tunnel upgrade at Royal Field costing $24,856.59 funded by donations/sponsorships
• By-laws 34-2022 to 36-2022 for drainage works (Petersson, Goarley, Deneve Drains)

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit a mobile home at 4064 Lewis Road for up to 10 years, subject to an agreement. They also approved the 2021 audited financial statements, additional funding for a fleet vehicle replacement, and several community initiatives including a rainbow crosswalk and a Pride event. A motion to prepare a proposal for industrial water/wastewater servicing was defeated.

• Approved 2021 audited consolidated and trust fund financial statements (146-2022)
• Approved zoning amendment Z12-22 for temporary mobile home at 4064 Lewis Road (148-2022)
• Approved up to $15,000 additional funding for Fleet Unit #4 replacement (152-2022)
• Approved $24,856.59 batting tunnel upgrade and $1,531.49 scoreboard signage at Royal Field (153-2022)
• Approved rainbow crosswalk installation between FlightExec Centre and inclusive park (154-2022)
• Approved hosting Pride-friendly event on July 9, 2022 (155-2022)
• Directed investigation of Indigenous land acknowledgement signage on park lands (156-2022)
• Defeated motion to prepare proposal for water/wastewater servicing of industrial corridors (158-2022)

Council Meeting

Thames Centre Council is meeting to sit as Court of Revision for three drainage projects, as a Committee of Adjustment for a minor variance, and as a public meeting for two zoning/consent applications. They will also consider an Official Plan and zoning amendment, adopt four by-laws, and receive routine reports. No appeals were received for the drainage assessments.

• Adopt drainage assessment schedules for Goarley Drain Branch F 2021, Deneve Drain Culvert 2022, and Petersson Drain 2022 (no appeals)
• Minor variance A7-22 for 2518 Dorchester Road to allow accessory building of 104.5 sq m
• Consent B6-22 and zoning Z8-22 for 286 King Street, Thorndale to create a residential lot (approx. 766 sq m) with conditions including $4,000 parkland cash-in-lieu
• Zoning amendment Z11-22 for 4529 Putnam Road, Crampton (municipality-initiated)
• Adopt by-laws 46-2022 to 49-2022 including zoning amendments for 17630 Gregory Drive, 21778 Nissouri Road, and 4540 Breen Road

Council approved a consent application (B6-22) to create a residential building lot at 286 King Street, Thorndale, subject to 13 conditions including municipal servicing, parkland cash-in-lieu, and road widening. Council also approved in principle a related zoning by-law amendment (Z8-22) and directed staff to prepare the implementing by-law. Three drainage assessments were adopted with no appeals, and a minor variance for an accessory building at 2518 Dorchester Road was approved.

• Approved Consent Application B6-22 for residential lot at 286 King St, Thorndale, with 13 conditions (carried)
• Approved in principle Zoning By-law Amendment Z8-22 for 286 King St, Thorndale (carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A7-22 for accessory building (104.5 sq m) at 2518 Dorchester Road (carried)
• Adopted drainage assessment for Goarley Drain Branch F 2021, no appeals (carried)
• Adopted drainage assessment for Deneve Drain Culvert 2022, no appeals (carried)
• Adopted drainage assessment for Petersson Drain 2022, no appeals (carried)
• Approved in principle Official Plan Amendment O5-21 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z18-21 for 21875 Nissouri Road (carried)
• Terminated COVID-19 emergency declared March 17, 2020 (carried)

Council Meeting

Thames Centre Council is meeting to conduct a public meeting on the Official Plan Review, receive department reports, and vote on several by-laws. Key decisions include adopting the 2022 tax rates and levies, amending the 2022 Fees and Charges by-law, and approving a new name and donor recognition program for the new ORC ball diamond. Council will also consider reports on a fleet repair, drainage petitions, and a new 'Disconnection from Work' policy.

• Public meeting on Official Plan Review; motion to receive presentation and direct staff to report on an amendment
• By-law 39-2022 to set 2022 tax rates and levies
• By-law 38-2022 to amend 2022 Fees and Charges Schedules E and I
• Approval of new ball diamond name 'Royal Field' and donor recognition program (Report CS-006-22)
• Fleet Unit 75 rear axle repair funding up to $60,000 from Fleet Capital Reserve (Report FL-001-22)

Council held a public meeting to receive an overview of the Official Plan review, heard public submissions, and directed staff to prepare a report for a future amendment. It also adopted the 2022 tax rates and fees by-laws, approved several drainage petitions, and authorized funding for a fleet repair and ball diamond upgrades.

• Received Official Plan review presentation and directed staff to report on amendments (Carried)
• Adopted 2022 tax rates and levies by-law 39-2022 (Carried)
• Approved 2022 Fees and Charges amendments by-law 38-2022 (Carried)
• Approved $60,000 for Fleet Unit 75 rear axle repair from Fleet Capital Reserve (Carried)
• Approved add-on features for new ORC ball diamond, named 'Royal Field' (Carried)
• Adopted three drainage petitions and appointed M. P. Devos as engineer (Carried)
• Approved Echinacea as official flower of Thames Centre (Carried)
• Directed CAO to report on Civic Improvement Plan for Thorndale and Dorchester (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hear a report from the Integrity Commissioner recommending that Councillor Patterson be found in breach of the Code of Conduct, with a 10-day pay suspension. The meeting also includes public meetings on three drainage projects and several planning applications, including zoning amendments, consents, and minor variances.

• Integrity Commissioner report on Councillor Patterson's code of conduct breach; recommended 10-day remuneration suspension
• Public meetings to consider Goarley Drain Branch 'F' 2021, Deneve Drain Culvert 2022, and Petersson Drain 2022
• Zoning amendment Z4-22 for Foxborough Subdivision Phases 3 & 4, Thorndale (max 40% lot coverage)
• Zoning amendment Z6-22 for 17630 Gregory Drive (duplex conversion)
• Consent applications: B5-22 (24094 Cherry Hill Road), B4-22 (20664 Heritage Road, cannabis facility), B3-22 (3542 Putnam Road)

Council accepted the Integrity Commissioner's findings that Councillor Patterson breached the Code of Conduct, denounced the breach, and removed him from the Police Services Board and Thames Centre Sport Wall of Fame Committee as a remedial measure. He was also asked to reacquaint himself with the Code and respect the chain of command. The vote was carried.

• Accepted Integrity Commissioner's findings that Councillor Patterson breached Code of Conduct (carried)
• Denounced Councillor Patterson's breach of Code of Conduct (carried)
• Removed Councillor Patterson from Police Services Board and Sport Wall of Fame Committee (carried)
• Requested Councillor Patterson reacquaint with Code of Conduct and respect chain of command (carried)
• Approved in principle zoning amendment Z4-22 for Foxborough Subdivision Phases 3 & 4 (carried)
• Approved in principle zoning amendment Z6-22 for 17630 Gregory Drive (carried)
• Approved consent application B5-22 and zoning amendment Z7-22 for 24094 Cherry Hill Road (carried)
• Approved consent application B4-22 for 20664 Heritage Road (carried)

Council Meeting

Thames Centre Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including creating committees for the Thorndale Dog Park and FlightExec Centre expansion, approving a volunteer appreciation event, and directing staff to create a firearms discharge exemption for the Wellington Street Sportsmen's Club. Council will also receive quarterly department reports and adopt by-laws, including an Official Plan amendment.

• Approve Terms of Reference and appoint members to Thorndale Dog Park Ad Hoc Committee (TDPAC)
• Approve design-build change and Terms of Reference for FlightExec Centre Expansion Ad Hoc Committee (FCEAC)
• Direct staff to create exemption to Discharge of Firearms By-law 112-2004 for Wellington Street Sportsmen's Club at 2290 Slo Pitch Road
• Adopt By-law 24-2022 amending the Official Plan (OPA 25) for 2819842 Ontario Inc.
• Approve additional CWWF funding for project overage from Water Capital Reserve

Council approved changing the FlightExec Centre expansion to a design-build project and established an ad hoc committee to oversee it, appointing Mayor Warwick and Councillor Hunter. Council also approved a dog park committee, funded a water project overage from reserves, and directed staff to create a firearms by-law exemption for the Wellington Street Sportsmen's Club. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved FlightExec Centre expansion as design-build project (carried)
• Approved Thorndale Dog Park Ad Hoc Committee terms of reference and appointments (carried)
• Approved funding additional CWWF project charges from Water Capital Reserve (carried)
• Directed staff to create firearms by-law exemption for Wellington Street Sportsmen's Club (carried)
• Adopted By-laws 23-2022 to 25-2022 (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 28, 2022 meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

Thames Centre Council is meeting to consider several planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments, an official plan amendment, consents, and minor variances. They will also address a statement from Councillor Patterson and a letter from the Integrity Commissioner, and vote on several by-laws. The meeting includes a public meeting under the Planning Act and a Committee of Adjustment session.

• Zoning amendment Z3-22 for 16364 Thorndale Road (2074353 Ontario Inc.)
• Zoning amendment Z2-22 for 7061 Cobble Hills Road (farm equipment sales)
• Zoning amendment Z5-22 and temporary use by-law for 21055 Fairview Road (Donnelly)
• Official Plan Amendment O1-22 for 136 & 156 Cromarty Drive (Pentar Recreation)
• Consent B1-22 and zoning Z1-22 for 21330 Heritage Road (Elliott) with conditions including pool and barn removal

Council Meeting

Council received the 2021 Development Charges Background Study and adopted By-law 17-2022 establishing new development charges, repealing the previous by-law. Council also retained RSM Building Consultants for interim building services and appointed a Chief Building Official via By-law 18-2022. Several other by-laws were adopted, including zoning amendment at 1274 Shaw Road and drainage cost levies.

• Adopted By-law 17-2022 establishing development charges, repealing By-law 69-2018
• Retained RSM Building Consultants for interim building services
• Adopted By-law 18-2022 appointing Chief Building Official and Building Officials
• Approved zoning amendment By-law 85-2021 for 1274 Shaw Road (third reading)
• Adopted By-law 15-2022 levying final cost of Ankor & Helder Municipal Drains 2020
• Adopted By-law 16-2022 levying final cost of Coleman Drain 2021
• Adopted By-law 19-2022 Confirmatory By-law
• Appointed M.P. Devos of Spriet Associates as engineer for Hodgins Drain works

Council Meeting

Thames Centre Council is meeting electronically to hold public meetings on drainage and development charges, and to consider several reports and by-laws. Key items include approving a development charges background study, awarding a contract for an accessible playground, and deciding on a deferred subdivision application. The agenda also includes routine consent items and several by-laws for road closures and land sales.

• Public meeting on 2021 Development Charges Background Study and draft by-law
• Award RFP-TC-007-22 for Dorchester Park accessible playground to Openspace Solutions Inc. for $328,000
• Approve fundraising/sponsorship plan for new ORC ball diamond, including $24,153.75 for VIP bleacher seating and $3,917.76 for CAT cabling
• Deferred subdivision and zoning amendment for Vista Wood Estates at 2429 Dorchester Rd.
• By-laws to close part of Prospect Hill Road and sell surplus lands to D. Bryan Farms Ltd. and TVDSB

Council approved the Development Charges Background Study and directed staff to prepare an implementing by-law for March 7, 2022. They also recommended approval of a draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for Vista Wood Estates at 2429 Dorchester Rd., subject to conditions. Additionally, they approved several contracts and by-laws, including an accessible playground and road closures.

• Approved Development Charges Background Study (Dec. 27, 2021) and directed staff to forward implementing by-law (5-0)
• Recommended draft plan approval for Vista Wood Estates subdivision, subject to revisions (5-0)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Vista Wood Estates in principle, subject to conditions (5-0)
• Approved fundraising/sponsorship plan for New ORC Ball Diamond, including VIP bleacher upgrade ($24,153.75) and CAT cabling ($3,917.76) (5-0)
• Awarded RFP-TC-007-22 for Dorchester Park accessible playground to Openspace Solutions Inc. ($328,000) (5-0)
• Adopted drainage assessment schedule for Judge Drain Branch 'F' 2021 with no appeals (5-0)
• Approved abandonment of Piney Creek Drain Branches 'B' & 'C' (5-0)
• Approved By-laws 9-2022 to 14-2022, including road closure and land sale agreements (5-0)

Special Meeting

This is a special electronic meeting of Thames Centre Council. The main item is a housing visioning session presentation from the Director of Planning and Development, received for information. The agenda also includes routine items: call to order, additions, disclosure of pecuniary interest, meeting schedule, and adjournment.

• Housing Visioning Session presentation by Director of Planning and Development
• Recommended motion to receive the presentation for information
• Meeting schedule: Feb 14, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. and Mar 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

Council Meeting

Thames Centre Council is holding a regular meeting with a public meeting on the Judge Drain – Branch F 2021 drainage project, followed by several planning applications including minor variances, consents, and zoning by-law amendments. Council will also hear delegations, consider reports on subdivision applications, and handle routine consent agenda items. Decisions will be made on the drainage by-law and various planning matters.

• Public meeting and decision on Judge Drain – Branch F 2021 drainage works; by-law 7-2022 for first and second reading
• Minor variance A23-21 (Donna Wylie) at 229 Upper Queen Street – recommended denial
• Consent application B25-21 (M & C Bontje Ltd.) at 16760 Wyton Drive – recommended approval with conditions
• Zoning by-law amendments Z28-21 (2005 Westchester Bourne), Z29-21 (Boardwalk at Millpond), Z31-21 (23310 Wellburn Road) – recommended approval in principle
• Recommendation to deny draft plan of subdivision 39T-TC2102 (246 North Street) and support for 39T-TC2101 (17177 Thorndale Road)

Council recommended the County of Middlesex deny a draft plan of subdivision for 246 North Street, citing inconsistency with provincial and local planning documents. It also approved in principle several zoning by-law amendments, including for a vehicle sales/rental establishment at 2005 Westchester Bourne, a second dwelling unit at 23310 Wellburn Road, and a rezoning for semi-detached dwellings in Dorchester. A minor variance application for 229 Upper Queen Street was deferred, and a consent application for 16760 Wyton Drive was approved.

• Recommended denial of draft plan of subdivision 39T-TC2102 (246 North St) (carried)
• Approved consent application B25-21 for surplus dwelling at 16760 Wyton Dr (carried)
• Approved in principle zoning amendment Z28-21 for vehicle sales/rental at 2005 Westchester Bourne (carried)
• Approved in principle zoning amendment Z29-21 for semi-detached dwellings in Dorchester (carried)
• Approved in principle zoning amendment Z31-21 for second dwelling unit at 23310 Wellburn Rd (carried)
• Deferred minor variance application A23-21 for 229 Upper Queen St (carried)
• Approved in principle zoning amendment Z22-21 for truck terminal at 4540 Breen Rd (carried)
• Declared surplus land for sale to Thames Valley District School Board (carried)

Council Meeting

Thames Centre Council is meeting to consider routine approvals including minutes, quarterly reports, and several 2022 by-laws. Key items include authorizing borrowing, an interim tax levy, adopting the 2022 budget, amending the fees and charges by-law, and a zoning by-law amendment for 18038 Thorndale Road. Council will also discuss a motion on school board trustee representation and letters of support on drainage and liability issues.

• By-law 1-2022: authorize borrowing
• By-law 2-2022: interim tax levy
• By-law 3-2022: adopt 2022 budget
• By-law 5-2022: zoning amendment at 18038 Thorndale Road
• Motion to support TVDSB trustee distribution (2 for Middlesex County)

Council passed a motion supporting the Thames Valley District School Board's 2022-2026 trustee distribution, which includes 2 trustees for Middlesex County, and directed the Mayor and CAO to send advocacy letters to provincial officials and TVDSB. Council also approved several by-laws, including interim tax levy and zoning amendment, and endorsed AMO's template letter on CN Rail drainage and a resolution on joint and several liability. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved motion supporting TVDSB trustee distribution (2 for Middlesex, 2 for Oxford, 2 for Elgin, 6 for London, 1 Indigenous) and sending advocacy letters (carried)
• Approved By-laws 1-2022 to 6-2022, including interim tax levy and zoning amendment at 18038 Thorndale Road (carried)
• Approved AMO template letter on CN Rail and drainage to be sent to recipients (carried)
• Re-affirmed support for AMO's joint and several liability recommendations and sent resolution to Attorney General (carried)
• Received quarterly department reports and health unit update as information (carried)
• Approved minutes of December 13, 2021 meetings (carried)