Regular Meeting of Council

the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on July 17, 2024 be adopted as printed.

Items 7.1 through 7.5 listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for August 7, 2024 be adopted as recommended.

Report No. PWE 36-2024 dated August 7, 2024, regarding the Municipality’s asset management programs be received for information.

Report PWE 38-2024 regarding the Komoka Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Blower Upgrades award be received; AND THAT the Komoka WWTF Blower Upgrades be awarded to CIMA+ Company (Eramosa) in the amount of $144,742 (excluding HST); AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence items 10.1 through 10.5 listed on the August 7, 2024 agenda as information.

the Council for the municipality of Middlesex Centre support the request initiated by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) with respect to reversing the decision of the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry of Ontario, Graydon Smith, to freeze the fees conservation authorities can charge in regard to planning, development, and permitting fees. AND THAT the Mayor for the Council of the municipality of Middlesex Centre be authorized to sign on to a letter of support prepared on behalf of the elected leaders of the municipalities of the Upper Thames River watershed.

the state of health care in Ontario is in crisis, with 2.3 million Ontarians lacking access to a family doctor, emergency room closures across the province, patients being derostered and 40% of family doctors considering retirement over the next five years; and WHEREAS it has becoming increasingly challenging to attract and retain an adequate healthcare workforce throughout the health sector across Ontario; and WHEREAS the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University says communities in northern Ontario are short more than 350 physicians, including more than 200 family doctors; and half of the physicians working in northern Ontario expected to retire in the next five years; and (Northern Ontario only) WHERAS Ontario municipal governments play an integral role in the health care system through responsibilities in public health, long-term care, and paramedicine. WHEREAS the percentage of family physicians practicing comprehensive family medicine has declined from 77 in 2008 to 65 percent in 2022; and WHEREAS per capita health-care spending in Ontario is the lowest of all provinces in Canada, and WHEREAS a robust workforce developed through a provincial, sector-wide health human resources strategy would significantly improve access to health services across the province; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of Municipality of Middlesex Centre urges the Province of Ontario to recognize the physician shortage in Middlesex Centre and Ontario, to fund health care appropri

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 9:56 a.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss the following matters: Section 239 (2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations (Fire Services Pay Grid Review); Section 239 (2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Local Board Governance Review and Development Litigation Matter - Ward 4); Section 239 (2)(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Council rise from closed session and return to open session at 10:50 a.m.

By-law 2024-043 and By-law 2024-068 be adopted as printed.

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the August 7, 2024 Council meeting at 10:54 a.m.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence items 10.1 through 10.5 listed on the August 7, 2024 agenda as information

THAT the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on July 17, 2024 be adopted as printed.

THAT Items 7.1 through 7.5 listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for August 7, 2024 be adopted as recommended.

THAT Report PWE 38-2024 regarding the Komoka Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Blower Upgrades award be received; AND THAT the Komoka WWTF Blower Upgrades be awarded to CIMA+ Company (Eramosa) in the amount of $144,742 (excluding HST); AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents

THAT the Council for the municipality of Middlesex Centre support the request initiated by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) with respect to reversing the decision of the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry of Ontario, Graydon Smith, to freeze the fees conservation authorities can charge in regard to planning, development, and permitting fees. AND THAT the Mayor for the Council of the municipality of Middlesex Centre be authorized to sign on to a letter of support prepared on behalf of the elected leaders of the municipalities of the Upper Thames River watershed.

WHEREAS the state of health care in Ontario is in crisis, with 2.3 million Ontarians lacking access to a family doctor, emergency room closures across the province, patients being derostered and 40% of family doctors considering retirement over the next five years; and WHEREAS it has becoming increasingly challenging to attract and retain an adequate healthcare workforce throughout the health sector across Ontario; and WHEREAS the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University says communities in northern Ontario are short more than 350 physicians, including more than 200 family doctors; and half of the physicians working in northern Ontario expected to retire in the next five years; and (Northern Ontario only) WHERAS Ontario municipal governments play an integral role in the health care system through responsibilities in public health, long-term care, and paramedicine. WHEREAS the percentage of family physicians practicing comprehensive family medicine has declined from 77 in 2008 to 65 percent in 2022; and WHEREAS per capita health-care spending in Ontario is the lowest of all provinces in Canada, and WHEREAS a robust workforce developed through a provincial, sector- wide health human resources strategy would significantly improve access to health services across the province; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of Municipality of Middlesex Centre urges the Province of Ontario to recognize the physician shortage in Middlesex Centre and Ontario, to fund health care

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 9:56 a.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss the following matters: Section 239 (2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations (Fire Services Pay Grid Review); Section 239 (2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Local Board Governance Review and Development Litigation Matter - Ward 4); Section 239 (2)(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board (Potential Partnership - Ward 4).

THAT Council rise from closed session and return to open session at 10:50 a.m.

THAT By-law 2024-043 and By-law 2024-068 be adopted as printed.