Middlesex Centre Council Minutes

Regular Meeting of Council

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30 P.m. - 7:30 P.m.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual

10227 Ilderton Road, Coldstream, Ontario / Virtual

COUNCIL PRESENT:

• Mayor Aina DeViet, 
• Deputy Mayor John Brennan, 
• Councillor Hugh Aerts, 
• Councillor Frank Berze, 
• Councillor Sue Cates, 
• Councillor Jean Coles, 
• and Councillor Wayne Shipley 

STAFF PRESENT:

• Brianna Hammer-Keidel - Municipal Clerk, 
• Megan Kamermans - Deputy Clerk, 
• Rob Cascaden - Director of Public Works and Engineering, 
• Tiffany Farrell - Chief Administrative Officer, 
• Arnie Marsman - Director of Building Services / Chief Building Official, 
• Colin Toth, Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chief, 
• Stephanie Bergman - Manager of Planning and Development, 
• Marion Cabral - County Planner, 
• and Justin Fidler - Manager of Community Services 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor DeViet calls the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

2.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Municipality of Middlesex Centre recognizes that we are gathering on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Leni-Lunape Peoples. We acknowledge the enduring presence of First Nation, Métis and Inuit people on this land and are committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect.

Our neighbouring First Nations communities which continue to live as sovereign Nations include the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee Delaware Nation.

3.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

There are no Additions to the Agenda to note for the February 25, 2026 council meeting.

4.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

There are no Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest to note for the February 25, 2026 council meeting.

5.

DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

There are no Delegations or Presentations to note for the February 25, 2026 council meeting.

6.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

6.1

Minutes of the February 11, 2026 Council Meeting

• Resolution # 2026-037
  Moved by: Councillor Cates
  Seconded by: Councillor Coles

  THAT the minutes of the February 11, 2026 meeting of Council be adopted as printed.

  CARRIED

7.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

• Resolution # 2026-038
  Moved by: Councillor Wayne Shipley
  Seconded by: Councillor Aerts

  THAT Council move into Public Meetings at 5:33 p.m. pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consider the applications listed on the February 25, 2026 Council agenda.

  CARRIED

7.1

10651 Gold Creek Drive (ZBA-2-2026)

Marion-Francis Ramos Cabral, Planner for the County of Middlesex is in attendance to provide an overview of the application.

Nick Dyjach (SBM Limited), the agent is in attendance to comment on the application. 

Don Row is in attendance to comment on the application.

Arnold Reicheld is in attendance to comment on the application.

Andrew Howe is in attendance to comment on the application.

• Resolution # 2026-039
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Brennan
  Seconded by: Councillor Aerts

  THAT Report PLA-06-2026 re: Application for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-2-2026 be received;

  AND FURTHER THAT Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2-2026, as amended, filed by SBM Limited (c/o Nick Dyjach) on behalf of 2797123 Ontario Inc., to rezone the subject land from the ‘Agricultural - No Residences (A3)’ zone to the ‘Farm Industrial exception 7 (M3-7)’ zone for the land legally described as Concession 4 Pt Lots 10 to 12 and RP 33R21685 Parts 4 to 10 (former Township of Lobo) and known as 10651 Gold Creek Drive, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, be APPROVED.

  CARRIED

7.2

16033 Medway Road (ZBA-3-2026)

Marion-Francis Ramos Cabral, Planner for the County of Middlesex is in attendance to provide an overview of the application.

Scott Vandeborne the applicant is in attendance virtually to comment on the application.

• Resolution # 2026-040
  Moved by: Councillor Cates
  Seconded by: Councillor Berze

  THAT Report PLA-07-2026 re: Application for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-3-2026 be received;

  AND THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-3-2026, as amended, filed by Murray McKercher Professional Corporation (c/o Keenan Coombs) on behalf of CCEX Inc. (c/o Scott Vande Borne), to rezone the subject land from the ‘Agricultural (A1)’ Zone to ‘Agricultural exception 55 (A1-55)’ Zone, for the land legally described as Concession 6 N Pt Lots 2 and 3 (former Township of London) and known as 16033 Medway Road, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, be APPROVED.

  CARRIED

8.

COUNCIL TO RISE FROM PUBLIC MEETINGS

• Resolution # 2026-041
  Moved by: Councillor Wayne Shipley
  Seconded by: Councillor Coles

  THAT the public meetings adjourn at 6:29 pm and Council resume its regular meeting.

  CARRIED

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Resolution # 2026-042
  Moved by: Councillor Berze
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Brennan

  THAT Consent items 9.1 through 9.3 listed on the February 25, 2026 agenda be adopted as recommended.

  CARRIED

9.1

Amended Treasurer Statement 2025 – Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund

• THAT Report CPS-10-2026 re: Amended Treasurer Statement 2025 - Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund be received for information.

9.2

Budget to Actual January 2026

• THAT Report CPS-13-2026 re: Budget to Actual January 2026 be received for information.

9.3

Tender Results for Load & Haul of Granular ‘A’

• THAT Report PWE-11-2026 re: Tender Results for Load and Haul of Granular ‘A’ received;

  AND THAT Council award the Load & Haul of Granular ‘A’ tender to Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd. in the estimated amount of $218,416.83 (including the Municipal portion of HST);

  AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.

10.

STAFF REPORTS

There are no Staff Reports to note for the February 25, 2026 council meeting.

11.

NOTICE OF MOTION

There are no Notices of Motion to note for the February 25, 2026 council meeting.

12.

CORRESPONDENCE

• Resolution # 2026-044
  Moved by: Councillor Wayne Shipley
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Brennan

  THAT Correspondence items 12.1 through to 12.4 be received as information.

  CARRIED

12.1

Middlesex County Council Highlights - February 10, 2026

12.2

Middlesex County - Post-Council Resolution - Council Representation Report - February 11, 2026

12.3

Middlesex County - Final Tax Ratio By-Law - February 11, 2026

12.4

Middlesex London Paramedic Service Authority Board Meeting Highlights - February 17, 2026

12.5

Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) - Request for Support of Motion Re: Protection for Municipal Public Works Workers and Contractors

• Resolution # 2026-043
  Moved by: Councillor Cates
  Seconded by: Councillor Aerts

  THAT the motion regarding protection for municipal public workers and contractors, circulated by the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors be supported;

  AND THAT staff be directed to circulate the resolution to the agencies noted within

  CARRIED

13.

OTHER BUSINESS

There is no Other Business to note for the February 25, 2026 council meeting.

14.

CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

• Resolution # 2026-045
  Moved by: Councillor Cates
  Seconded by: Councillor Coles

  THAT By-Laws 2026-013 through to 2026-015 be adopted as printed.

  CARRIED

14.1

2026-013

Being a by-law to amend the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law number 2005-005 with respect to Concession 4 PT Lots 10 to 12 and RP 33R21685 Parts 4 to 10 (geographic Township of Lobo), known as 10651 Gold Creek Drive, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, roll number: 393900001004800. (Reference: Agenda Item 7.1)

14.2

2026-014

Being a by-law to amend the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law number 2005-005 with respect to Concession 6 N PT Lots 2 and 3 (geographic Township of London), known as 16033 Medway Road, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, roll number: 393903404006600. (Reference: Agenda Item 7.2)

14.3

2026-015

Being a By-law to adopt and confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre at the Council meeting held on February 25, 2026. 

15.

ADJOURNMENT

• Resolution # 2026-046
  Moved by: Councillor Cates
  Seconded by: Councillor Coles

  THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the February 25, 2026 Council meeting at 6:32 p.m.

  CARRIED