Thames Centre public meetings in 2024
34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and received two informational presentations on community murals and business improvement areas. The committee approved four proposed meeting dates for 2025: February 27, May 22, September 18 and December 11. It also discussed the Canada Summer Jobs application call and signage for the Thorndale and Dorchester Business Parks. Unfinished business items were received for information.
- Approve 2025 meeting dates: Feb 27, May 22, Sep 18, Dec 11, 2025
- Receive Community Murals presentation by Andrew Gunn (Andrew Gunn Consulting)
- Receive BIA Value presentation by Kay Matthews, Executive Director of OBIAA
- Discuss Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program call for applications
- Discuss signage for Thorndale and Dorchester Business Parks
Special Meeting
The council will consider the proposed operating and capital budget for 2025, including a capital budget of $10,797,383, a 2.5% operating tax levy increase, a 1% capital infrastructure levy, and water and wastewater rate increases of 2.5% and 2% respectively. They will also receive a confirmatory by‑law to adopt the budget measures. A budget overview presentation will be given and the Environmental Advisory Committee resolution will be received for information.
- Proposed Operating and Capital Budget 2025 – capital budget of $10,797,383
- Proposed 2.5% increase to the operating tax levy
- Proposed 1% capital infrastructure levy
- Proposed 2.5% water rate increase and 2% wastewater rate increase
- By‑law 83-2024 – Confirmatory By‑law to adopt the budget
Council Meeting
The Council is meeting to decide on several drainage projects and a municipal financial audit contract. They will also review a 2024 stormwater rate study and a corporate greenhouse gas emissions report.
- Proposed contract for Municipal Financial Audit Services with KPMG LLP for $257,000 (plus HST) from 2024 to 2028
- By-law 84-2024 for O'Reilly Drain 2024 involving a contribution of $589,800.00
- By-law 69-2024 for Elliot Drain Branch A involving a contribution of $49,700
- Approval of the 2024 Stormwater Rate Study by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
- Endorsement of a Middlesex County Loan Program application for the Thorndale Industrial Drain Project
Thames Centre Special Events Committee
The Thames Centre Special Events Committee will adopt its agenda and receive the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting. Staff reports on the Festival of Lights, New Year's Eve, and the Holiday Light Tour will be received for information. The committee will approve a list of meeting dates for 2025.
- Adoption of agenda
- Receipt of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes
- Staff reports on Festival of Lights, New Year's Eve, and Holiday Light Tour
- Approval of 2025 meeting dates schedule
Council Training and Education
The Thames Centre Council will hold a hybrid training session on December 3, 2024 to educate members about a stormwater rate study. Chief Administrative Officer David Barrick will introduce the session, followed by presentations from N. Neale of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. The agenda includes overviews of both water and wastewater rates and a draft stormwater rate study. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.
- Introduction by CAO David Barrick
- Presentation: Water and Wastewater Rate Study Overview (Workshop.Dec32024.pdf)
- Presentation: Draft Stormwater Rate Study Overview (December 3 2024 Revised.pdf)
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee will receive and approve the minutes from its September 9, 2024 regular meeting and October 7, 2024 special meeting. It will receive the Municipality’s 2023 Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Summary report for information. Staff reports will be received, including a proposal to schedule four meetings in 2025, which the committee will approve. Additional items include feedback from a Green Town Hall and correspondence about 2025 Repair Cafés.
- Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2024 regular meeting and October 7, 2024 special meeting
- Receipt of the 2023 Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Summary report
- Approval of proposed 2025 meeting dates: February 4, May 27, September 9, and December 9
- Receipt of Green Town Hall feedback report
- Receipt of correspondence regarding 2025 Repair Cafés
Thames Centre Sports Wall of Fame Committee
The Thames Centre Sports Wall of Fame Committee is meeting to review nominee applications and a timeline for the application process. The committee will also receive a verbal update on a recommendation to Council regarding a Recognition Wall for a local sports association.
- Review of Thames Centre Sports Wall of Fame Application
- Verbal update on Recognition Wall recommendation for local sports association
- Review of itemized timeline for accepting and reviewing applications
Council Meeting
The Thames Centre Council will consider and vote on several land consent and zoning by‑law amendment applications, including the B10‑24 consent and Z12‑24 amendment for 4905 Westchester Bourne. It will also review consent applications for 5251 Dorchester Road (B11‑24) and a right‑of‑way easement at 4411 Putnam Road (B13‑24). A public meeting will be held to discuss the proposed 2025 Building Fees schedule. The meeting includes a presentation of long‑service awards for fire‑service personnel.
- Approve Consent Application B10‑24 and Zoning By‑law Amendment Z12‑24 for 4905 Westchester Bourne (County Road 74)
- Approve Consent Application B11‑24 for 5251 Dorchester Road
- Approve Consent Application B13‑24 for right‑of‑way easement at 4411 Putnam Road (County Road 30)
- Public meeting to review proposed 2025 Building Fees schedule
- Presentation of Long Service Awards for Fire Services
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an overview of the Thames Centre Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The committee will provide recommendations on proposed applications to be presented at a future council meeting. A closed session is scheduled to review specific CIP applications.
- Review of Report No. EDAC-003-24 regarding the Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Discussion on Financial Assistance Agreements and annual application deadlines
- Discussion on building/planning applications and application limits per property/owner
- Closed session to review received Community Improvement Plan Applications
Thames Centre Special Events Committee
The Thames Centre Special Events Committee is meeting to receive a staff report on the 2024 Festival of Lights. The committee will also discuss the 2025 Remembrance Crosswalk.
- Staff Report No. C-TCSEC-013-2024 regarding Festival of Lights 2024
- Discussion on Remembrance Crosswalk 2025
Council Meeting
The council will consider a motion to reduce the speed limit on Fairview Road from 80 km/h to 60 km/h, with a further drop to 40 km/h at the railway crossing. It will also hear presentations on 2025 OPP billing and the 2024 Fall Economic Update, and conduct a public drainage hearing for the Elliot Drain Branch A. By‑laws 77‑2024 and 78‑2024 will be adopted.
- Motion to lower Fairview Road speed limit to 60 km/h, with 40 km/h transition at railway crossing (Item 14)
- Adoption of By‑law 77‑2024 (appoint treasurer) and By‑law 78‑2024 (confirmatory) (Item 16)
- Public meeting – Court of Revision for Elliot Drain Branch ‘A’ to hear drainage appeals (Item 7)
- Presentation on 2025 OPP billing by Middlesex OPP Detachment Commander (Item 6.1)
- Report on 2024 Fall Economic Update (Item 10.1)
Thames Centre Sports Wall of Fame Committee
The Thames Centre Sports Wall of Fame Committee will vote on accepting the minutes from its March 12, 2024 meeting. It will also review a new application for the Sports Wall of Fame. The meeting includes a report on a new committee member and plans for scheduling 2025 meeting dates.
- Motion to receive minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting
- Review of a new Thames Centre Sports Wall of Fame application
- Report on appointment of a new committee member
- Scheduling of 2025 meeting dates
- Closed session (no details provided)
Active Living Centre Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to approve the 2025 meeting dates and receive a staff activity report. Members will also discuss the new facility's grand opening and seniors' programming in Thorndale.
- Approval of 2025 meeting dates (January 24, April 25, July 25, and October 24)
- Discussion on Bid Euchre Tournaments
- Review of newsletter revisions for new participants
- Proposal to form a committee of Thorndale residents for seniors' program brainstorming
Council Meeting
Council will hold public meetings to decide on consent and zoning applications for two properties. The body will also review municipal performance indicators and receive updates on provincial planning statements.
- Consent and Zoning By-law Amendment for 17210 Plover Mills Road (John and Theresa Goris)
- Consent application for a right-of-way access easement at 2770 Rath Street (Sherry Lynn and Lawrence Pye)
- Minor Variance application for reduced lot frontage at 2770 Rath Street
- Approval of ongoing development and tracking of Municipal Performance Measures and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Grant application for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF)
Thames Centre Special Events Committee
The Thames Centre Special Events Committee will adopt its October 9 agenda and receive the September 25 meeting minutes. A verbal report on the Festival of Lights will be presented. The meeting will also set the date for the next session on November 13, 2024.
- Adoption of agenda
- Approval of September 25, 2024 minutes
- Festival of Lights – verbal report
- Scheduling of next meeting for November 13, 2024
Council Meeting
Council will review the 2023 audited financial statements and hold a public meeting regarding drainage work for Elliot Drain Branch "A". The body is also considering several part lot control exemptions for subdivisions in Nilestown and Thorndale.
- By-law 69-2024: Borrowing $49,700 for Elliot Drain Branch "A" drainage works
- By-law 70-2024: Part lot control exemption for Willows Subdivision, Nilestown
- By-law 71-2024: Part lot control exemption for Rosewood Subdivision, Thorndale
- Approval of 2023 Audited Consolidated and Trust Fund Financial Statements
- Public meeting to consider Elliot Drain Branch "A" with a Court of Revision scheduled for November 4, 2024
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee will discuss the agendas for two upcoming Green Town Hall meetings. The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 7:00‑8:30 pm at the FlightExec Centre Auditorium, 2066 Dorchester Road, Dorchester. The second meeting is set for Monday, October 28, 7:00‑8:30 pm at the Thorndale Lions Community Centre, Room 1 & 2, 265 Upper Queen Street, Thorndale. No other items require a decision at this special meeting.
- Discussion – Agendas for Green Town Hall Meetings (Oct 22, FlightExec Centre, 2066 Dorchester Rd)
- Discussion – Agendas for Green Town Hall Meetings (Oct 28, Thorndale Lions Community Centre, 265 Upper Queen St)
Thames Centre Special Events Committee
The Thames Centre Special Events Committee will approve its agenda, receive the minutes from the August 28 meeting, and accept two staff reports—for the municipality’s 25th anniversary and the 2024 Corn Fest wrap‑up—for information. The meeting will also address any committee, correspondence, unfinished, or new business items and set the next meeting for October 9, 2024.
- Approve agenda
- Receive August 28, 2024 minutes (TCSEC_Aug28_2024)
- Receive 25th Anniversary report (C‑TCSEC‑012‑2024)
- Receive Corn Fest Wrap‑Up 2024 report (C‑TCSEC‑013‑2024)
- Schedule next meeting for October 9, 2024
Council Meeting
The Thames Centre Council will consider a consent application (B8-24) and a zoning by‑law amendment (Z9-24) for the property at 20884 Nissouri Road. It will also review a temporary‑use zoning amendment (Z11-24) for 6508 Trafalgar Street and a minor variance (A9‑24) for 4150 Catherine Street. Additional items include a presentation from Middlesex County officials and a report on a drainage petition for Dundas Street.
- Consent Application B8‑24 and Zoning By‑law Amendment Z9‑24 for 20884 Nissouri Road (County Road 27)
- Zoning By‑law Amendment Z11‑24 (temporary use) for 6508 Trafalgar Street
- Minor Variance A9‑24 for 4150 Catherine Street
- Presentation by Middlesex County Warden Aina DeViet and CAO Bill Rayburn – Local Council Update 2024
- Dundas Street Drain petition and drainage report (Report PW‑DR‑008‑24)
Local School Advisory Committee
The committee will approve its agenda and receive the post‑meeting minutes from the June 19, 2024 session. A verbal update will be presented by TVDSB Trustee Morell. The meeting will also set the date for the next committee session on December 18, 2024.
- Approve agenda
- Receive June 19, 2024 minutes
- TVDSB trustee Morell provides verbal update
- Schedule next meeting for Dec 18, 2024
- Adjournment
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive updates from the South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. The meeting includes unfinished business regarding a proposed land stewardship recognition program and a rural economic development consultation.
- Receive SCOR Economic Development Corporation member update
- Receive UTRCA Draft Conservation Areas and Lands Strategy (2025-2034)
- Discuss proposed land stewardship awards for residents and businesses
- Review Middlesex County Economic Development presentation
- Review Ontario Rural Economic Development Strategy consultation
Council Meeting
Thames Centre Council is reviewing a zoning amendment for a clinic and personal service establishment, a minor variance for sea containers, and several drainage improvement requests. The body is also considering a cost recovery agreement with Fire Marque Inc. and an application for the federal Housing Accelerator Fund.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z6-24 for a 'Personal Service Establishment' and 'Clinic' at 15 Jane Street
- Minor Variance A8-24 to allow sea containers at 256 Hamilton Crescent, Unit 1
- Agreement with Fire Marque Inc. for Fire Department cost recovery
- Drainage improvement reports and engineer appointment for Gladstone, McGuffin, and Roulston drains
- Endorsement of Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF2) application to CMHC
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an update on Green Town Halls, including survey results and event promotion. The committee will also review correspondence regarding a new storm water retention system at the Thorndale Demonstration Farm.
- Green Town Halls update on dates, locations, survey results, and invitations
- Correspondence from Upper Thames River Conservation Authority regarding the Thorndale Demonstration Farm Storm Water Retention System
Thames Centre Special Events Committee
The Thames Centre Special Events Committee is meeting to receive a staff report regarding Corn Fest 2024. The agenda is primarily procedural with one informational item.
- Corn Fest Update 2024 (Report No. C-TCSEC-011-2024)
Accessibility and Inclusivity Advisory Committee
The Accessibility and Inclusivity Advisory Committee is meeting to review and potentially recommend the adoption of new Draft Terms of Reference. The committee will also discuss a recap of a PRIDE event and correspondence from the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities.
- Review and recommended adoption of Draft Terms of Reference (Report No. C-AIAC-008-24)
- Recap of PRIDE Event
- Correspondence from UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities
FlightExec Centre Expansion Ad Hoc Committee
The FlightExec Centre Expansion Ad Hoc Committee will approve its agenda and receive the June 19 meeting minutes. Staff will present a report on Grand Opening ceremony plans for the FlightExec Centre renovation. The committee will recommend to Council that the Ad Hoc Committee be disbanded and that a report on this recommendation be presented.
- Approve the August 21, 2024 meeting agenda
- Receive the June 19, 2024 meeting minutes (FCEAC_Jun19_2024)
- Receive Staff Report FCEAC-001-24 on Grand Opening Ceremony Plans
- Recommend disbanding the FlightExec Centre Expansion Ad Hoc Committee
- Direct the Director of Community Services & Facilities to report the recommendation to Council
Thames Centre Special Events Committee
The Thames Centre Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 budget and the municipality's 25th anniversary occurring January 1, 2026. The committee will also review recent events and current project updates.
- 2025 Committee Budget discussion
- Thames Centre's 25th Anniversary planning (January 1, 2026)
- Canada Day recap
- Dorchester Movie Night discussion
- Corn Fest discussion
Council Meeting
The council will hold a public planning meeting to consider three zoning by‑law amendment applications, refusing the Doggo Den Inc. proposal at 20170 Fairview Road, seeking a report on the 15 Jane Street application, and voting to approve the Kevin and Jodi McGuffin proposal at 22803 Nissouri Road. Council will also adopt the 2024 Asset Management Plan, receive the Canada Community Building Fund municipal funding agreement, and approve a $1.00 increase in remuneration for volunteer fire services. Additional items include a part‑lot control exemption for Sifton Properties in Thorndale and various informational reports under the consent agenda.
- Zoning By‑law Amendment Z8-24 approved for 22803 Nissouri Road
- Zoning By‑law Amendment Z5-24 refused for 20170 Fairview Road
- Zoning By‑law Amendment Z6-24 report requested; staff to prepare public participation notice
- Canada Community Building Fund municipal funding agreement authorized
- $1.00 rate increase approved for volunteer fire services remuneration
Council Meeting
The council will discuss the 2025 budget process and review 2023 financial reports. The meeting includes decisions on several planning applications, such as a temporary zoning amendment for 4607 Lewis Road. Additionally, the agenda covers the adoption of new by-laws and special event updates.
- Denial recommendation for land severance at 22697 Nissouri Road
- Temporary zoning amendment for two dwellings at 4607 Lewis Road
- Minor variance approvals for 17598 Gregory Drive and 21882 Nissouri Road
- Adoption of the Community Improvement Plan by-law
- $44,701.87 in Industrial Development Charge exemptions
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The committee will receive an update report regarding economic development and tourism from Cara Finn of Middlesex County. The meeting also includes scheduling for upcoming meetings in September and December 2024.
- Economic Development and Tourism - Update Report presentation
FlightExec Centre Expansion Ad Hoc Committee
The committee will receive minutes from the February 21, 2024, meeting and hear a presentation from Lions Arch. Staff are scheduled to provide project status updates regarding the expansion. The agenda also includes subcommittee business for the 'Eats & Beats' Fundraiser.
- Receipt of February 21, 2024, meeting minutes
- Lions Arch presentation
- Project status updates
- 'Eats & Beats' Fundraiser subcommittee business
Local School Advisory Committee
The Local School Advisory Committee will receive a verbal report from Thames Valley District School Board Trustee Morell. The committee will also review correspondence regarding a council resolution on school bus stop arm cameras.
- Verbal report from TVDSB Trustee Morell
- Correspondence regarding Stop Arm Cameras on School Buses
- Receipt of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
Thames Centre Special Events Committee
The committee will receive information reports regarding the Thorndale Movie Night, Corn Fest, and Canada Day 2024. The agenda also includes reviewing a donation request for fireworks.
- Thorndale Movie Night report for July 12, 2024
- Corn Fest update and pop-up banner proposal
- Canada Day 2024 final update
- Dorchester Lions Club request for fireworks donation
- Community Employment Choices pop-up booth inquiry
Council Meeting
Thames Centre Council will review updates from the London International Airport and Middlesex County. The agenda includes approving the 2024-2034 Master Fire Plan and authorizing $25,000 for a climate protection program. Council will also consider drainage petitions for Dundas Street and several zoning by-law amendments.
- Approval of the 2024-2034 Master Fire Plan and Community Risk Assessment
- $25,000 allocation from the Tax Stabilization Reserve for climate protection
- Appointment of M. P. Devos to investigate Dundas Street drainage works
- Zoning amendments for Rath Street, Upper Queen Street, Vista Woods Estates, and Thorndale Road
- Review of an unsolicited proposal from Sleegers Engineered Products Inc.