The Middlesex Centre Record

Regular Meeting of Council

May 7, 2025

Who was there

Present (6): Hugh Aerts, Frank Berze, John Brennan, Sue Cates, Aina DeViet, Wayne Shipley

Absent (1): Jean Coles

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 (12 motions)

12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at 9:35 a.m. to sit as the Court of Revision for the Pattyn Municipal Drain. Members of the Court of Revision are Deputy Mayor Brennan, Councillor Aerts, and Councillor Shipley, with Deputy Mayor Brennan being the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT the Middlesex Centre Court of Revision approves the Schedule of Assessment for the Pattyn Municipal Drain provisionally adopted by By- Law 2025-028 as outlined in the report prepared by GEI Consultants; AND THAT the corresponding by-law be forwarded to Council for a final reading; AND FURTHER THAT the Court of Revision for the Pattyn Municipal Drain adjourn at 9:37 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Aerts
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on April 23, 2025 and the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Special Council Meeting held on April 29, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
THAT Items 7.1 through 7.4 listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for May 7, 2025 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Aerts, seconded by Councillor Berze
Carried
THAT Report PWE-27-2025 re: 2025 Community Improvement Plan Applications be received; AND THAT Council approves the recommendations of the Community Improvement Plan Evaluation Committee for the following projects to be approved and funded from the Build Middlesex Centre Fund:  124 Birr Inc (13216 Ilderton Road – Car and Truck Coin Wash): Total estimated Façade and Signage Improvement costs of $3,733.83 for a municipal contribution of $1,867.00  Hickory Ridge Golf Course (3426 Woodhull Rd): Total estimated Façade and Signage Improvement costs of $8,701.00 for a municipal contribution of $4,350.50  Rolling Ridge Maple Products (22681 Vanneck Rd): Total estimated Energy Efficiency and Retrofit costs of $15,000 for a total municipal contribution of $7,500  Stewart Overhead Door (10932 Longwoods Road): Total estimated Accessibility Retrofit costs of $5,960.47 for a total municipal contribution of $2,500.00
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Berze
Carried
THAT Report CMS-03-2025 re: Bryanston School Playground be received; AND THAT Council directs staff to proceed with option one as provided in the report to update the existing playground.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT Report No. PWE 18-2025 re: Asset Management Strategy be received; AND THAT Council approve CPS 14-2025, “Asset Management Strategy”; AND THAT CPS 14-2022, “Asset Management Strategic Policy” be repealed.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT Report PWE 23-2025 re: Active Transportation Plan Award be received; AND THAT the Active Transportation Plan be awarded to Arcadis in the amount of $144,441.08 (including the municipal portion of HST); AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Berze
Carried
THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives Correspondence items 10.1 through 10.5 as information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 10:09 a.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss the following matters: One item subject to Section 239 (2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Ward 4 Development Matter); One item subject to Section 239 (2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Procurement).
Moved by Councillor Berze, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT By-laws 2025-036 through to By-law 2025-039 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Berze, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the May 7, 2025 Council meeting at 11:34 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Berze, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried

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