Regular Meeting of Council

Council adjourn its regular meeting at 9:32 a.m. to sit as the Court of Revision for the Saker Drain. Members of the Court of Revision are Deputy Mayor Brennan, Councillor Aerts, and Councillor Berze, with Deputy Mayor Brennan being the Chair.

the Middlesex Centre Court of Revision approves the Schedule of Assessment for the Saker Drain provisionally adopted by By-Law 2024-043 as 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 Saker Drain adjourn at 9:33 a.m.

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Ilderton Drain Branch No. 1 report from Spriet Associates dated May 10, 2024 and authorizes that the project proceed; AND THAT the Court of Revision will meet on August 7, 2024; AND FURTHER THAT Councillor Heffernan, Councillor Shipley and Deputy Mayor Brennan be appointed to sit as the members of the Court of Revision with Deputy Mayor Brennan being the Chair.

the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on June 19, 2024 be adopted as printed.

Items 8.1 through 8.5 listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for July 3, 2024 be adopted as recommended.

Report CPS-35-2024, re: Request for Surplus Lands Resolution for a Municipally Owned Property be received; AND THAT the property identified as LOBO CON 9 PT LOT 11 RP 33R9261 PART 2 located in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre be deemed surplus to municipal needs; AND THAT staff be directed to proceed with the sale of the property identified as LOBO CON 9 PT LOT 11 RP 33R9261 PART 2 located in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre; AND FURTHER THAT staff is directed to proceed with the disposal of the subject lands in accordance with By-law 2012-043 by providing notice to all the abutting landowners and proceed to execute the sale of property subject to the satisfaction of the municipal solicitor.

Report PLA-36-2024, re: Bill 185 Changes to the Planning Act, Development Charges Act and Municipal Act be received for information.

Council receive Report PWE 31-2024 - Arva Sewage Treatment Agreement Delegation Request; AND THAT Council authorize staff to submit the delegation request attached (APPENDIX A) to City of London Planning and Environment Committee Meeting on July 17th, 2024, requesting that the City consider certain amendments to the existing Arva Sewage Treatment Agreement established in 2000 to permit additional growth in the Municipality, specifically within the Arva settlement area; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize staff to work with City staff on potential amendments to the existing Arva Sewage Treatment Agreement.

Report FES-03-2024, re: Ontario Fire College Training Partnership and Pilot Program be received.

Council move into Public Meetings at 10:34 am pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consider the application listed on the July 3, 2024 Council agenda.

Official Plan Amendment application Official Plan Amendment No. 65, filed by Siv-ik Planning & Design on behalf of Design For Happiness (DFH) Inc. for the land legally described as Part of Lot 6, Concession 2 (geographic Township of Lobo), Municipality of Middlesex Centre, be ADOPTED and forwarded to the County of Middlesex for consideration of approval; AND THAT Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-6-2024, filed by Siv-ik Planning & Design on behalf of Design For Happiness (DFH) Inc., to amend the site-specific zone for the land legally described as Part of Lot 6, Concession 2 (geographic Township of Lobo), and known as 85 Tunks Lane, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, be APPROVED .

the public meetings adjourn at 10:55 a.m. and Council resume their regular meeting;

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence items 12.1 through 12.4 and 12.6 as information.

the Municipality of Middlesex Centre support a partnership with the Lake Huron Water Supply System and its Board of Management to apply to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund for grant and capital funding opportunities to support a capital project for an administrative building addition at the Lake Huron Water Treatment Plant site located at 71155 Bluewater Highway; AND FURTHER THAT the Municipality of Middlesex Centre agree to partner as a lead applicant for the Green Municipal Fund grant submission, provided all necessary work in preparing the submission, as well as submitting any subsequent documentation required, will be completed by the Lake Huron Water Supply System, at no cost to the municipality.

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 11:01 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 (Potential Property Acquisition in Ward 4)

Council rise from closed session and return to open session at 11:26 a.m.

By-laws 2024-059 through to By-law 2024-063 be adopted as printed.

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the July 3, 2024 Council meeting at 11:29 a.m.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence items 12.1 through 12.4 and 12.6 as information

THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at 9:32 a.m. to sit as the Court of Revision for the Saker Drain. Members of the Court of Revision are Deputy Mayor Brennan, Councillor Aerts, and Councillor Berze, with Deputy Mayor Brennan being the Chair.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Ilderton Drain Branch No. 1 report from Spriet Associates dated May 10, 2024 and authorizes that the project proceed; AND THAT the Court of Revision will meet on August 7, 2024; AND FURTHER THAT Councillor Heffernan, Councillor Shipley and Deputy Mayor Brennan be appointed to sit as the members of the Court of Revision with Deputy Mayor Brennan being the Chair.

THAT the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on June 19, 2024 be adopted as printed.

THAT Items 8.1 through 8.5 listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for July 3, 2024 be adopted as recommended.

THAT Report CPS-35-2024, re: Request for Surplus Lands Resolution for a Municipally Owned Property be received; AND THAT the property identified as LOBO CON 9 PT LOT 11 RP 33R9261 PART 2 located in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre be deemed surplus to municipal needs; AND THAT staff be directed to proceed with the sale of the property identified as LOBO CON 9 PT LOT 11 RP 33R9261 PART 2 located in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre; AND FURTHER THAT staff is directed to proceed with the disposal of the subject lands in accordance with By-law 2012-043 by providing notice to all the abutting landowners and proceed to execute the sale of property subject to the satisfaction of the municipal solicitor.

THAT Council receive Report PWE 31-2024 - Arva Sewage Treatment Agreement Delegation Request; AND THAT Council authorize staff to submit the delegation request attached (APPENDIX A) to City of London Planning and Environment Committee Meeting on July 17th, 2024, requesting that the City consider certain amendments to the existing Arva Sewage Treatment Agreement established in 2000 to permit additional growth in the Municipality, specifically within the Arva settlement area; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize staff to work with City staff on potential amendments to the existing Arva Sewage Treatment Agreement.

THAT Report FES-03-2024, re: Ontario Fire College Training Partnership and Pilot Program be received.

THAT Official Plan Amendment application Official Plan Amendment No. 65, filed by Siv-ik Planning & Design on behalf of Design For Happiness (DFH) Inc. for the land legally described as Part of Lot 6, Concession 2 (geographic Township of Lobo), Municipality of Middlesex Centre, be ADOPTED and forwarded to the County of Middlesex for consideration of approval; AND THAT Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-6-2024, filed by Siv-ik Planning & Design on behalf of Design For Happiness (DFH) Inc., to amend the site-specific zone for the land legally described as Part of Lot 6, Concession 2 (geographic Township of Lobo), and known as 85 Tunks Lane, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, be APPROVED.

THAT the public meetings adjourn at 10:55 a.m. and Council resume their regular meeting;

THAT the Municipality of Middlesex Centre support a partnership with the Lake Huron Water Supply System and its Board of Management to apply to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund for grant and capital funding opportunities to support a capital project for an administrative building addition at the Lake Huron Water Treatment Plant site located at 71155 Bluewater Highway; AND FURTHER THAT the Municipality of Middlesex Centre agree to partner as a lead applicant for the Green Municipal Fund grant submission, provided all necessary work in preparing the submission, as well as submitting any subsequent documentation required, will be completed by the Lake Huron Water Supply System, at no cost to the municipality.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 11:01 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 (Potential Property Acquisition in Ward 4)

THAT Council rise from closed session and return to open session at 11:26 a.m.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the July 3, 2024 Council meeting at 11:29 a.m.