The Middlesex Centre Record

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

June 17, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): Hugh Aerts, Frank Berze, John Brennan, Sue Cates, Jean Coles, Aina DeViet, Wayne Shipley

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 (14 motions)

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

THAT the regular Council Meeting Agenda for June 17, 2026 be approved with the following addition:  One item to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act 2001 regarding advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (South Winds Legal Matter).
Moved by Councillor Coles, seconded by Councillor Hugh Aerts
Carried
THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre recess to closed session in the Delaware Township Room (Board Room) at 5:03 p.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 (Municipal Staff).  One item pursuant to Section 239 (2)(f) of the Municipal Act 2001 regarding advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (South Winds Legal Matter).
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brennan
Carried
THAT Report CPS-37-2026 re: 2025 Financial Statements be received as information; AND FURTHER THAT the 2025 Audited Financial Statements for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre be approved as presented by Scrimgeour & Company CPA Professional Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Coles, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
THAT the minutes of the June 3, 2026 meeting of Council be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Coles, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
THAT Council move into Public Meetings at 5:57 pm pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consider the applications listed on the June 17, 2026 agenda.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Coles
Carried
THAT council refer this item back to staff to address the parking concerns within the application and to return with recommendations.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
THAT Report PLA-26-2026 re: applications for Official Plan Amendment No. 75 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-11-2026, filed by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd. (c/o Jay McGuffin) on behalf of Mostafa Heikal, for the land known as 15117 Medway Road, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, be RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.
Moved by Councillor Coles, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT the item be referred back to staff for further discussions with the applicant and to pursue other options.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Hugh Aerts
Carried
THAT the public meetings adjourn at 8:29 p.m. and Council resume its regular meeting.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Coles
Carried
THAT all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for June 17, 2026 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Coles
Carried
THAT Reports CAO-04-2026 and CAO-05-2026 re: Development Charge Reduction Program be received; AND THAT Council approve and direct staff to submit an application under the Development Charge Reduction Program for growth-related investments in wastewater and water system projects identified in the Municipality’s Development Charge Study; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve a temporary reduction in residential Development Charges between 45% and 50% for three (3) years, effective March 30, 2026, as a condition of the funding application, to take effect only if a funding agreement is entered into with the Province of Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Berze, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT all items listed under the heading of Correspondence for June 17, 2026 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Coles, seconded by Councillor Berze
Carried
THAT By-law 2026-041 and By-law 2026-042 be passed and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Coles
Carried
THAT the June 17, 2026 meeting of Middlesex Centre Council be adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Coles
Carried

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