Council Meeting

WHEREAS South Huron has appointed Mayor Finch to sit on the McLellan Drain Court of Revision; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mayor Ropp as Chair, and Deputy Mayor Hodgins be appointed to the McLellan Drain Court of Revision in addition the South Huron representative; AND THAT Council adjourn to sit as the Court of Revision.

THAT the Court of Revision confirm the assessment schedule (s) as detailed in the R. Dobbin Engineering Report dated April 11, 2024 and that the assessments be accepted as presented; AND THAT the Court of Revision adjourn.

THAT the Minutes of May 15, 2024 Regular Meeting be adjusted to replace the resolution for item 6.5.1 with, “THAT Council endorse the Directors verbal report describing a better understanding of the fire code, allowing the use of the lower level of the Carnegie Library facility moving forward.”; AND THAT the Minutes dated May 15, 2024 be approved, as amended.

THAT Council receive the Final Report for the McKinnon Drain Extension, Van Aert Drain No. 1, and Van Aert Drain No. 1 Branch (2024), dated May 6, 2024, prepared by R. Dobbin Engineering Inc.; AND THAT the first sitting of the Court of Revision on behalf of the McKinnon Drain Extension, Van Aert Drain No. 1 and Van Aert Drain No. 1 Branch (2024) be scheduled to be held on July 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

THAT Council receive the Final Report for the Rock Drain dated May 6, 2024, prepared by R. Dobbin Engineering Inc.; AND THAT the first sitting of the Court of Revision on behalf of the Rock Drain be scheduled to be held on July 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

THAT Council receives this report and directs staff to award the Tender Contract MD04-2024 for the McLellan Drain (2024) to Van Bree Drainage & Bulldozing Ltd., in the amount of $122,591.80 (excluding HST). AND THAT Council receives this report and directs staff to award the Tender Contract MD05-2024 for the Mawson-Erskine Drain Branch “B” to McCann Redi-Mix Inc., in the amount of $114,595.00 (excluding HST).

THAT Council adjourn to sit as the Committee of Adjustment.

THAT Application for Consent B13-2024, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act be GRANTED subject to the conditions outlined in the evaluation repot.

THAT the removal of the bins, along with the demolition of the barn be conditions; AND THAT the cement pads be retained; AND THAT Application for Consent B14-2024, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act be GRANTED subject to the conditions outlined in the evaluation report , as amended.

THAT the Application for Minor Variance MV-10-2024, to permit a minimum setback from Prance Road and a minimum exterior side yard setback of 12.50 m (41.0 ft), whereas Section 6.43 d) requires a minimum setback from Prance Road of 14.0 m (45.93 ft) and Section 7.3.1 f) requires a minimum exterior side yard setback of 15.0 m (49.21 ft), be GRANTED subject to the following condition: 1) The relief only applies to the proposed grain bin, as shown on the site sketch submitted with the subject application. Reasons The intent of the Municipality of North Middlesex Official Plan is maintained; The intent of the Municipality of North Middlesex Zoning By-law is maintained; The variance is considered minor in nature; The variance is for the appropriate use and development of the lands.

THAT Application for Consent B15-2024, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act be GRANTED by the Committee of Adjustment subject to the conditions outlined in the evaluation report.

THAT Committee of Adjustment adjourn at X.XX p.m.

THAT Council reconvene its Regular Meeting of Council.

THAT Council receive the report for information for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-12-2024; AND THAT a By-law be provided in the By-laws section of this Agenda for approval of ZBA-12-2024 which proposes to rezone the severed lot of Consent B15-2024 to ‘Agricultural Small Holding (AG1) Zone’ to recognize the residential use of the lands; and to rezone the retained lands to ‘General Agricultural Exception (A1-106) Zone’ to prohibit the establishment of new dwellings on the remnant farm parcel.

THAT the subject report for Plan of Subdivision 39T-NM-2401, Official Plan Amendment OPA-15) and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA 9-2024 be received for information.

THAT Council accept the Title Sponsorship from HMS Insurance & Financial Services Inc.; AND THAT Council accept the attached naming rights agreement; AND THAT Council accept the name of HMS Insurance Centre for the new name of the North Middlesex Arena & Fitness Centre.

THAT Council direct staff to proceed with a design-build for the childcare project.

THAT Council direct staff to send out a request for a mobile food vendor for North Middlesex Sports Fields; AND THAT Council allow staff to authorize an agreement with a mobile food vendor for North Middlesex Sports Fields.

THAT Council accept the proposal submitted by Harris Time Inc for a total cost of $89,002.00 inclusive of HST.

THAT Council receive the 2024 to 2026 Water/Wastewater Rates report; AND THAT the Water/Wastewater Rates be

THAT staff establish guidelines for examining one off exemptions to the water rates.

THAT Council receives this report for information; AND THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Wastewater Servicing Capacity Allocation Agreement with 2665920 Ontario Inc. for the Westwood Estates Subdivision – Phase 2 development project; AND THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Wastewater Servicing Capacity Allocation Agreement with JBL Inc for the 91 West Park Drive development project.

THAT Council receive this report for information; AND THAT Council increase the budget for the contract administration services contract with CIMA+ Engineering for the Parkhill Main Street Construction project by $119,545.50, for a revised total contract price of $ 631,381.50.

THAT the report by Carolyn Tripp, Chief Administrative Officer, dated June 5, 2024, regarding the minimum Parkland Dedication requirements be received; AND THAT Council amends the fees for Parkland Dedication amount to reflect the requirements under the Provincial Planning Act and the North Middlesex Official Plan.

THAT a Terms of Reference be created for a Youth Advisory Committee.

THAT North Middlesex Council endorse the appointment of Murray Faulkner and Jim Maudsley as Public Member representatives for the Middlesex County OPP Detachment Board for the duration of the 2022-2026 term of Council.

THAT By-laws 038 of 2024, 048 of 2024, 049 of 2024, 050 of 2024, 051 of 2024, and 053 of 2024 be read a first and second time.

THAT By-laws 048 of 2024, 050 of 2024, 051 of 2024, and 053 of 2024 be read a third and final time.

That the Open Meeting adjourn to Closed Meeting at 7:38 To receive information under the following exception: Municipal Act 239(2)(b), (d), (e), and (f).

THAT the Closed Meeting adjourn and return to Open Meeting at 9:32 p.m. without further recommendations.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 9:34.

THAT Application for Consent B14-2024, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act be GRANTED, as amended subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of consent has been fulfilled. 2. That the required fee for the Certificate of Consent be paid in accordance with the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law. 3. That the owner satisfies all financial requirements of the Municipality of North Middlesex which may be deemed necessary for the proper and orderly development of the subject lands, including but not limited to, the payment of any monies owed to the Municipality of North Middlesex. 4. That a Zoning By-law Amendment to appropriately rezone the ‘Severed Parcel’ to recognize the residential use and the ‘Retained Parcel’ to prohibit new residential dwellings be in full force and effect, to the satisfaction of the Municipality of North Middlesex. 5. That the ‘Retained Parcel’ be issued a new municipal 9-1-1 address and signage posted to the satisfaction of the Municipality of North Middlesex and the County of Middlesex. 6. That the existing structure(s), including but not limited to the barn and manure pit, on the ‘Retained Parcel’ be demolished to the satisfaction of the North Middlesex Chief Building Off

THAT Council receive the 2024 to 2026 Water/Wastewater Rates report; AND THAT the Water/Wastewater Rates be deferred to the next meeting with a 2 year schedule for consideration.