Middlesex Centre Council Minutes

Regular Meeting of Council

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Hybrid Council Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)
10227 Ilderton Road / Virtual
Ilderton, Ontario, N0M 2A0
COUNCIL PRESENT:
  • Mayor DeViet
  • Deputy Mayor Brennan
  • Councillor Heffernan
  • Councillor Shipley
  • Councillor Aerts
  • Councillor Cates
  • Councillor Berze
STAFF PRESENT:
  • Michael Di Lullo - Chief Administrative Officer
  • Arnie Marsman - Director of Building Services / Chief Building Official
  • Colin Toth - Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chief
  • Rob Cascaden - Director of Public Works and Engineering
  • Tiffany Farrell - Director of Corporate Services
  • James Hutson - Municipal Clerk
  • Megan Kamermans - Deputy Clerk
  • Justin Fidler - Community Services Operations Manager

Mayor DeViet calls the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Members of the public are invited to participate in this meeting of Council by accessing the meeting which will be live-streamed on our Middlesex Centre YouTube channel or by contacting the Municipal Clerk to receive a registration link to join the meeting being held electronically.

Members of the public may also attend the meeting in-person at the Coldstream Community Centre, located at 10227 Ilderton Road, Ilderton, N0M 2A0

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.

There are no additions to the June 7, 2023 Council meeting agenda.

Councillor Aerts declared a pecuniary interest regarding item 7.6 Ivan Drive Culvert.

  • Resolution #2023-156
    Moved by:Councillor Shipley
    Seconded by:Councillor Heffernan

    THAT the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on May 17, 2023 be adopted as printed.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution #2023-157
    Moved by:Councillor Berze
    Seconded by:Councillor Cates

    THAT Items 7.1 through 7.7 listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for June 7, 2023 be adopted as recommended.

    CARRIED
  • THAT the Budget to Actual report CPS-26-2023 for yearend 2022 be received as information.

  • THAT Report CPS-27-2023, the capital budget to actual year-end 2022 report be received as information.

  • THAT Report No. CPS-28-2023 dated June 7, 2023 regarding the Municipality’s Asset Management Plan be received for information.

  • THAT Report CPS-29-2023, re: Development Charges Treasurer Statement for 2022 be received and posted on the website.

  • THAT Report CMS-04-2023 re: Ice Academy of Montreal – Licence Agreement be received;

    AND THAT the Licence Agreement set out in Appendix A of this report between the Municipality of Middlesex Centre and the Ice Academy of Montreal be approved; and

    FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documents to complete the Agreement.

  • THAT Report PWE-28-2023, re: Ivan Drive Culvert be received for information;

  • THAT Report CLK-06-2023, re: Closed Meeting Investigation, and the Report on Closed Meeting Investigation 2022-01 dated May 31, 2023 attached as Appendix A, be received;

    AND THAT Council incorporate the technical recommendation related to format of resolutions to proceed into closed session as detailed in the report findings.

  • Resolution #2023-158
    Moved by:Councillor Cates
    Seconded by:Councillor Heffernan

    THAT the transfer to reserves in 2022 for the general vehicles and equipment reserve fund in the amount of $200,000.00 be approved;

    AND THAT the transfer to reserves in 2022 for the roads capital reserve fund in the amount of $379,755 be approved;

    AND THAT the transfer to reserves in 2022 for the tax rate stabilization reserve fund in the amount of $2,000,000.00 be approved; and

    AND FURTHER THAT any remaining portion of the 2022 surplus be allocated to the roads capital reserve fund.

    CARRIED

There are no Notices of Motion to note for June 7, 2023.

  • Resolution #2023-160
    Moved by:Councillor Shipley
    Seconded by:Councillor Cates

    THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 10:05 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 Disposition - Municipal Easement located in London Township);

    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 (Economic Investment Opportunity - Ward 4).

    CARRIED

11.1
CALL TO ORDER

 

11.2
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

11.3
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

11.3.1
Minutes of the May 3, 2023 Closed Session

 

11.4
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

 

11.4.1
Economic Investment Opportunity - Ward 4

 

11.4.2
Municipal Easement Located in London Township

 

11.5
ADJOURNMENT

 

Mayor DeViet provides an overview of meetings and events attended as well as representative and advocacy activities undertaken throughout the month of May.

13.

 
  • Resolution #2023-162
    Moved by:Councillor Cates
    Seconded by:Councillor Aerts

    THAT By-laws 2023-063 through By-law 2023-068 listed on the June 7, 2023 Council agenda be adopted as printed.

    CARRIED

Being a by-law to amend the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law number 2005-005 with respect to Concession 4 N PT Lots 10 to 12 (geographic Township of Lobo), Municipality of Middlesex Centre, roll number: 393900001004800 (ZBA-04-2021)

Being a by-law to amend the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law number 2005-005 with respect to Concession 13 S PT Lot 17 (geographic Township of London), Municipality of Middlesex Centre, roll number: 393903408001500 (ZBA-11-2023)

Being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement between the municipality and the Ice Academy of Montreal

Being a By-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre to appoint a Deputy Fire Chief 

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Temporary Use Agreement between Spoelstra Holdings Inc. (Phil Spoelstra) “the Owner” and the Municipality of Middlesex Centre as the “Municipality” for lands known municipally as 10686 Sharon Road

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 June 7, 2023 

The next Council meeting is scheduled for June 21, 2023.

  • Resolution #2023-163
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Brennan
    Seconded by:Councillor Berze

    THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the June 7, 2023 Council meeting at 11:26 p.m.

    CARRIED
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