Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Engineer's Report for the Wood-Goertz Drain 2026 dated March 18, 2026 as prepared by Spriet Associates be received and adopted; AND THAT the Court of Revision meet on June 3, 2026; AND THAT Councillor Aerts, Councillor Shipley, and Deputy Mayor Brennan be appointed to sit as the members of the Court of Revision, with Deputy Mayor Brennan serving as Chair; AND FURTHER THAT provisional by-law 2026-032 for the drainage works receive first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Berze
Carried
THAT the presentation from the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Coles
Carried
THAT the presentation from Bluewater Recycling Association be received for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Coles
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on April 22, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Coles, seconded by Councillor Hugh Aerts
Carried
THAT Items 7.1 through 7.7 listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for May 6, 2026 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Berze, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
THAT Report CPS-27-2026 re: the Ilderton Arena Budget Overage Report be received; AND THAT Council approve the 2025 budget overage for the Ilderton Arena in the amount of $235,236, as outlined in this report, to be funded through the Building and Facilities Reserve Fund; AND THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the Ilderton Arena – Arena Upgrades, account 24-6750 at a budgeted cost of $105,000 (including non-refundable portion of HST) with the funds to be drawn from the Building and Facilities Reserve Fund; AND FURTHER THAT any additional overages not yet captured in this report be withdrawn from the Buildings and Facilities Reserve Fund and reported to Council in the quarterly capital budget to actual reports in 2026.
Moved by Councillor Coles, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives Correspondence items 10.1 to 10.5 as information.
Moved by Councillor Coles, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 10:34 a.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss the following matters: One item pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b) regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Recruitment - Director of Finance).
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Coles
Carried
THAT By-laws 2026-031 to 2026-033 (inclusive) be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the May 6, 2026 Council meeting at 11:16 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Berze