Thames Centre public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
Council approved a $35,000 office re-wiring project funded by the Information Technology Reserve and endorsed an application for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Accelerator Fund. The Court of Revision adopted the Murray Drain 2023 assessment schedule. Council also appointed six community representatives to the Environmental Advisory Committee.
- Adopted Murray Drain 2023 drainage assessment schedule
- Approved $35,000 Office Re-Wiring Project (funded via IT Reserve)
- Endorsed Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) application
- Approved naming rights agreement with Dorchester & District Lions Club for FlightExec Centre
- Wrote off $1,936.97 in taxes per Municipal Act
- Appointed M. P. Devos as Engineer for Timothy Trudgeon drainage request
- Appointed 6 representatives to the Environmental Advisory Committee
- Adopted By-laws 82-2023, 83-2023, and 84-2023
Council Meeting
Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 21947 Nissouri Road and a consent application for 1749 Harrietsville Drive. The board also approved cost apportioning agreements for two conservation authorities and a commemorative arch for the Thorndale Lions Club.
- Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z19-23 for 21947 Nissouri Road in principle
- Approved Consent Application B14-23 for 1749 Harrietsville Drive subject to 8 conditions
- Adopted the Murray Drain 2023 Drainage Report and scheduled Court of Revision for Sept 11, 2023
- Approved Thorndale Lions Club request for 75th anniversary arch, cost split evenly with Municipality
- Approved 2024–2028 Cost Apportioning Agreements for Kettle Creek and Upper Thames River Conservation Authorities
- Deferred London Children's Museum request to 2024 budget deliberations
- Deferred Middlesex County Connect Presentation to a future meeting
- Received Report No. PDS-047-23 for 1598 Richmond Street for information pending a subsequent report
Council Meeting
Council approved two zoning by-law amendments and a minor variance for an accessory building. Decisions were also made to install modified school crossings and a push-button pedestrian crossover in Thorndale. Additionally, Council authorized an agreement with GrantMatch for funding support.
- Approved minor variance A6-23 for a 25sqm accessory building at 23387 Fairview Road
- Approved in principle zoning amendment Z18-23 for 2603 Dorchester Road
- Approved zoning amendment Z13-23 for 2300 Dorchester Road
- Authorized agreement with GrantMatch for funding search and grant application services
- Approved installation of modified school crossings at three King St. locations in Thorndale
- Selected King Street at Brooker Trail for a push-button pedestrian crossover with lights
- Prohibited parking on the south side of Byron Avenue between Dorchester Road and Hamilton Road
- Adopted drainage improvement petitions for Van Nes Farms Ltd. and Foster Farms Inc.
Council Meeting
Council approved a zoning amendment for temporary seasonal outdoor patios at two Dorchester Road locations and a land severance for a residence at 4128 Mossley Drive. A temporary-use application for 5242 Marion Street was approved in principle. Several other planning and drainage items were deferred or sent back for further reporting.
- Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z17-23 for temporary seasonal outdoor patios at 2008 and 2135 Dorchester Road
- Approved Consent Application B13-23 for a residence severance at 4128 Mossley Drive subject to 11 conditions
- Approved in principle revised Temporary-Use/Zoning By-law Amendment Z13-22 for 5242 Marion Street
- Deferred Murray Drain 2023 to the next meeting
- Requested subsequent report for Official Plan Amendment O2-23 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z14-23 (Brantam Excavating Inc.)
- Requested subsequent report for Zoning By-law Amendment Z13-23 (Otis Properties Limited)
Council Meeting
Council approved the 2022 audited financial statements and adopted a new Risk Management Policy. The board also authorized the relocation of the Dorchester Dog Park and accepted a donation for the FlightExec Centre expansion.
- Approved 2022 Audited Consolidated and Trust Fund Financial Statements
- Adopted Risk Management Policy and indemnification by-law for council and staff
- Declared unopened road allowance at 1471 Westchester Bourne surplus for sale to Wendy Stockford
- Adopted petition for new drainage works and appointed M. P. Devos as Engineer
- Accepted $18,499.00 + HST donation from Dorchester & District Lions Clubs for FlightExec Centre cooler
- Approved relocation of Dorchester Dog Park to the Outdoor Recreation Complex
- Requested staff develop Terms of Reference for an Environmental Advisory Committee
- Directed staff to prepare a tree planting plan including native trees and heritage tree identification
Council Meeting
Council approved a minor variance for a poultry barn and three separate land consent applications. A zoning by-law amendment for residential development at 4301 Putnam Road was approved in principle.
- Approved Minor Variance A2-23 for a poultry barn at 22853 Heritage Road
- Approved Consent Application B11-23 to split a farm at 2227 Hamilton Road
- Approved Consent Applications B7-23, B8-23, B9-23, and B10-23 for residential development at 4301 Putnam Road
- Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z10-23 in principle for 4301 Putnam Road
- Distributed Charity Depot cheques of $919.98 each to three organizations