Middlesex Centre Council Agenda
Regular Meeting of Council

Wednesday, February 01, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.

Hybrid Council Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)

10227 Ilderton Road / Virtual

Ilderton, Ontario, N0M 2A0

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor DeViet to call 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.

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

4.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act requires any member of Council declaring a pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof, where the interest of a member of Council has not been disclosed by reason of the member’s absence from the meeting, to disclose the interest at the first open meeting attended by the member of Council and otherwise comply with the Act.

5.

DELEGATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND PETITIONS

5.1

Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council - Safe Community Project Assist

Enbridge Gas Inc. will make an announcement with Middlesex Centre Fire Services and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council regarding support for firefighter training and education.  

In attendance will be Colin Toth, Director of Fire and Emergency Services and Fire Chief for Middlesex Centre, Ania Bialecki, Supervisor Operations, Southwest Region, Enbridge Gas and Jamie Kovacs, Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council.

5.2

Risdon Municipal Drain Culvert Consideration of Report

• THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Risdon Municipal Drain Report from Mike DeVos of Spriet Associates dated November 3, 2022 and authorizes that the project proceed;

  AND THAT the Court of Revision will meet on March 1, 2023;

  AND FURTHER THAT Councillor Heffernan, Deputy Mayor Brennan and an appointee representing Thames Centre, be appointed to sit as the members of the Court of Revision with Deputy Mayor Brennan being the Chair.

5.3

Government Drain No 2 Branch 6 Municipal Drain Consideration of Report

• THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Government Drain No 2 Branch 6 Report from Mike DeVos of Spriet Associates dated November 3, 2022 and authorizes that the project proceed;

  AND THAT the Court of Revision will meet on March 1, 2023;

  AND FURTHER THAT Councillor Shipley, Councillor Aerts, and Deputy Mayor Brennan be appointed to sit as the members of the Court of Revision with Deputy Mayor Brennan being the Chair.

5.4

St. Clair Region Conservation Authority - Overview of Programs and Services

Ken Phillips, General Manager, will be in attendance to provide an update presentation

6.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

6.1

Minutes of the January 25, 2023 Special Council Meeting

• THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on January 25, 2023 be adopted as printed.

6.2

Minutes of the January 25, 2023 Council Meeting

• THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held on January 25, 2023 be adopted as printed.

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items listed under the Consent Agenda are received in one motion. Council members may request that one or more item be removed for further action.

• THAT Items 7.1 through 7.6 listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for February 1, 2023 be adopted as recommended.

7.1

Treasurer's Statement 2022-Parkland

• THAT Report CPS-10-2023, re: Treasurer Statement 2022 – Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund be received for information.

7.2

Delaware Hydro Reserve Fund Report

• THAT Report CPS-11-2023 regarding the Delaware Hydro Reserve Fund be received for information.

7.3

Saker Site Municipal Drain Petition

• THAT the Petition for Drainage submitted proceed;

  AND THAT staff be directed to notify the affected landowners and appropriate agencies of the Council’s decision to proceed with the drainage works;

  AND FURTHER THAT following the notice to the appropriate agencies, Mike DeVos, P. Eng of Spriet Associates be appointed to prepare a Drainage Report for the creation of a new Municipal Drain, all in accordance with the Ontario Drainage Act.

7.4

10191 Longwoods Road Lease Agreement

• THAT Report PWE 05-2023 regarding 10191 Longwoods Road Lease Agreement be received;

  AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease Agreement as found in Appendix A

7.5

Community Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - December 19, 2022

• THAT the minutes of the Community Services Advisory Committee held on December 19, 2022 be received for information.

7.6

Year End and Fourth Quarter 2022 Building Activity Summary

• THAT the Year End and Fourth Quarter 2022 Building Activity Summary be received for information.

8.

STAFF REPORTS

8.1

Grant Proposal for Ilderton Arena – Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund

• THAT Report CAO-2-2023 re: Grant Proposal for Ilderton Arena – Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund be received;

  AND THAT Council of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre supports application for the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund to retrofit the Ilderton Arena.

8.2

Delegated Authority for Administrative Functions

• THAT Report CLK-04-2023 re: Delegated Authority for Administrative Functions be approved;

  AND THAT the Delegated Authority By-law appended to report CLK-04-2023 be adopted as recommended.

9.

CLOSED SESSION

• THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at ________ pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss the following matters:

  Section 239 (2)(a)  the security of the property of the municipality or local board;

  Section 239 (2)(c)  a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board;

9.1

CALL TO ORDER

9.2

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

9.3

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

9.3.1

Minutes of the January 25, 2023 Closed Session

9.4

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

9.4.1

Municipal Property Inventory

9.5

ADJOURNMENT

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION

11.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence items 11.1 through 11.5 listed on the February 1, 2023 Council agenda as information

11.1

Middlesex Centre Archives - 2023 Auction Information

11.2

Bluewater Recycling Association - General Membership Meeting

11.3

Middlesex London Health Unit Board of Health - January Meeting Summary

11.4

Rural Ontario Municipal Association - Letter of Thanks - CAO Michael Di Lullo

11.5

SCRCA 2023 Draft Budget and Budget Process

12.

OTHER BUSINESS

13.

BY-LAWS

• THAT By-laws 2023-011 through to By-law 2023-015 listed on the February 1, 2023 Council agenda be adopted as printed.

13.1

2023-011

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement between the Municipality of Middlesex Centre and Neal Fletcher

13.2

2023-012

Being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre to provide for a drainage works to be known as the Risdon Municipal Drain Culvert

13.3

2023-013

Being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre to provide for a drainage works to be known as the Government Drain No. 2 – Branch 6 2022

13.4

2023-014

Being a by-law to delegate certain powers and duties under the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, and other Acts

13.5

2023-015

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 1, 2023

14.

ADJOURNMENT

• THAT Council adjourn the February 1, 2023 Council meeting at ______ p.m.