Council Meeting

THAT the attached minutes be approved as presented.

THAT Regular meeting adjourns and proceeds to Public Meetings as listed on the agenda.

THAT Application for Temporary Zoning By-law ZBA-10-2023 to rezone a portion of the subject lands from the ‘Residential Density One (R1) Zone’ to the ‘Residential Density One Exception (R1-23(t)) Zone’ in order to permit a “granny flat” or “garden suite” on a residential parcel of land for a period of 3 years be APPROVED.

THAT the request for the removal of a holding provision be APPROVED as the application: satisfies the requirements of the Planning Act; is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement; conforms to the Official Plans of both the Municipality of North Middlesex and the County of Middlesex; satisfies the requirements of the North Middlesex Zoning By-law; and, represents sound land use planning.

THAT the request for the removal of a holding provision for Plan of Subdivision 39T NM 2101 phase 1 be APPROVED as the application: satisfies the requirements of the Planning Act; is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement; conforms to the Official Plans of both the Municipality of North Middlesex and the County of Middlesex; satisfies the requirements of the North Middlesex Zoning By-law; and, represents sound land use planning.

That Council receive the final report for the Hutchinson-Eagleson Drain “A” dated October 3, 2023, prepared by R. Dobbin Engineering Inc.; AND THAT the first sitting of the Court of Revision on behalf of the Hutchinson-Eagleson Drain “A” be scheduled to be held on December 6, 2023, at 5:45 p.m.

THAT Council adjourn Public meeting and proceed to Regular Meeting as listed on the agenda.

THAT the Third Quarter 2023 Building Activity Summary be received for information.

THAT Council receive the report entitled “2024 Administrative Office Closure Schedule” AND THAT the 2024 Statutory Holidays, Negotiated Closures and Additional Closure requests between Christmas and New Year’s be approved.

THAT the report entitled “2024 Special and Regular Meeting Schedule” be received by Council; And THAT the Meeting Schedule, as attached, be hereby approved by Council with the understanding that there may be changes to the schedule as allowed through the Procedural By-law, may include Venue and Format of Meeting (in person, Electronic, Hybrid- a combination of both) and time change.

THAT Council accepts the offer from Pollard Distribution Inc. to secure pricing at $318.25/Flake Tonne ($.098/Litre) plus HST for the approximate volume of 3 million litres for the 2024 dust suppression season; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any contract or other documents to give effect to these recommendations.

That council receive and accept the following accounts payable report as information only.

That Council receive and accept the following Budget Variance Report as information only.

THAT Council receive and adopt the new “Working from Home Policy ” as recommended by the Policy Committee

THAT Council receive and defers “ Post Retirement Benefit Policy” back to the Policy Committee to provide financial implications.

THAT Council approve the requests made by the McGillivray Home and School Association for both the Video Dance and the Holiday Skate.

That By-laws 088-096 of 2023 be read a first and second time Provision for questions

That By-laws 089-096 of 2023 be read a third and final time

That the Meeting adjourn at 7:47 p.m.