Regular Meeting of Council

Council adjourn its regular meeting at 9:32 a.m. to sit as the Court of Revision for the Bear Creek Drain (Loft Branch). Members of the Court of Revision are Deputy Mayor Brennan, Councillor Aerts, and Councillor Shipley, with Deputy Mayor Brennan being the Chair.

the Middlesex Centre Court of Revision approves the revised Schedule of Assessment for the Bear Creek Drain (Loft Branch) provisionally adopted by By-Law 2025-017 as amended and outlined in the report prepared by Spriet Associates; AND THAT the corresponding by-law be forwarded to Council for a final reading; AND FURTHER THAT the Court of Revision for the Bear Creek Drain (Loft Branch) Drain adjourn at 9:34 a.m

the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on February 26, 2025 be adopted as printed.

Items 8.1 and 8.3 through 8.12 listed on the March 12, 2025 agenda be adopted as recommended.

Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre defer the disposition of the property located at 15327 Thirteen Mile Road known as the former Bryanston School until such time as the property lease with the current tenant expires (January 31st 2029).

Report CAO-8-2025, re: Status Update on Disposition of Property – 13211 Ilderton Road and 15327 Thirteen Mile Road be received for information.

Report PWE 16-2025, re: Asset Management Policy be received for information; AND THAT the attached Asset Management Policy CPS 27-2025 be approved.

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence items 11.1 through 11.6 for information.

the Municipality of Middlesex Centre will endeavor in its procurement practices to support Canadian made products where warranted in light of the tariff trade that is in effect; AND THAT the Municipality of Middlesex Centre calls on the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to provide support for workers and businesses during this economic crisis; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this Resolution be circulated to: The Right Hon. Mark Carney (Prime Minister of Canada), The Hon. Melanie Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada), Premier of Ontario, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Member of Provincial Parliament Steve Pinsonneault, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC).

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 10:21 a.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss the following matters: Section 239 (2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board ( Proposed Acquisition - Ward 4)

THAT Council approve total property acquisition expenses in the amount of $145,000 to acquire property from 10995 Old River Road; AND THAT the funds in the amount of $145,000 are

Council Adjourn closed session and move into open session at 10:41 a.m.

By-laws 2025-022 through to By-law 2025-025 be adopted as printed.

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the March 12, 2025 Council meeting at 10:44 a.m.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence items 11.1 through 11.6 for information

THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at 9:32 a.m. to sit as the Court of Revision for the Bear Creek Drain (Loft Branch). Members of the Court of Revision are Deputy Mayor Brennan, Councillor Aerts, and Councillor Shipley, with Deputy Mayor Brennan being the Chair.

THAT the Middlesex Centre Court of Revision approves the revised Schedule of Assessment for the Bear Creek Drain (Loft Branch) provisionally adopted by By-Law 2025-017 as amended and outlined in the report prepared by Spriet Associates; AND THAT the corresponding by-law be forwarded to Council for a final reading; AND FURTHER THAT the Court of Revision for the Bear Creek Drain (Loft Branch) Drain adjourn at 9:34 a.m

THAT the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on February 26, 2025 be adopted as printed.

THAT Items 8.1 and 8.3 through 8.12 listed on the March 12, 2025 agenda be adopted as recommended.

THAT Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre defer the disposition of the property located at 15327 Thirteen Mile Road known as the former Bryanston School until such time as the property lease with the current tenant expires (January 31st 2029).

THAT Report CAO-8-2025, re: Status Update on Disposition of Property – 13211 Ilderton Road and 15327 Thirteen Mile Road be received for information.

THAT Report PWE 16-2025, re: Asset Management Policy be received for information; AND THAT the attached Asset Management Policy CPS 27-2025 be approved.

THAT the Municipality of Middlesex Centre will endeavor in its procurement practices to support Canadian made products where warranted in light of the tariff trade that is in effect; AND THAT the Municipality of Middlesex Centre calls on the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to provide support for workers and businesses during this economic crisis; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this Resolution be circulated to: The Right Hon. Mark Carney (Prime Minister of Canada), The Hon. Melanie Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada), Premier of Ontario, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Member of Provincial Parliament Steve Pinsonneault, Lambton-Kent- Middlesex Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC).

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 10:21 a.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss the following matters: Section 239 (2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Proposed Acquisition - Ward 4)

AND THAT Council approve total property acquisition expenses in the amount of $145,000 to acquire property from 10995 Old River Road; AND THAT the funds in the amount of $145,000 are withdrawn from the Old River Road 2025 Budget; AND THAT Council direct the Director of Public Works and Engineering, to undertake any actions necessary for the transfer of the lands identified in Appendix A to the Municipality;

THAT Council Adjourn closed session and move into open session at 10:41 a.m.

THAT By-laws 2025-022 through to By-law 2025-025 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the March 12, 2025 Council meeting at 10:44 a.m.