Council Meeting

THAT Regular Meeting adjourns at 5:30 p.m.

THAT Application for Consent B11-2023, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act be GRANTED subject to the conditions listed on the Planner's Evaluation Report.

THAT Application for Consent B12-2023, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act be GRANTED 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; conforms with the requirements of the North Middlesex Zoning By-law; and, represents sound land use planning. FURTHER THAT Application for Consent B12-2023 be subject to the conditions listed on the Planner's Evaluation Report.

THAT Public Meeting including Committee of Adjustments adjourns to proceed to Regular Meeting.

Motion: That the attached minutes from June 21st 2023 Regular Council be approved as presented. AND THAT Regular Meeting adjourns to proceed to Public Meeting including Committee of Adjustment as listed on the agenda.

THAT Council supports the event, and directs staff to block off the Ken Vernon Park for the dates of July 11-14th 2024. AND THAT Council directs staff to aid the Mud Creek Blue Grass Festival Board

THAT Plan of Subdivision Application 39T-NM-2201 and draft plan conditions be ENDORSED and forwarded to the County of Middlesex for consideration and approval; AND THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA 1-2023 be GRANTED.

THAT Council directs staff to proceed with the purchase of the recommended Drug, Dental, and Extended Health Benefits program for members of Council through the company benefit plan.

THAT Council directs staff to proceed with the purchase of the recommended 24-Hour Accident Insurance Coverage through the Municipal Insurance Carrier.

THAT Council receives this report and directs staff to award the construction of the Jennison Drain Branch “A” and “B” Tender to JLH Excavating Inc., in the amount of $32,678.00 (excluding HST); and THAT Council receives this report and directs staff to award the construction of the Stebbins Drain Branch “C” and Pascoe Branch Tender to VanBree Drainage & Bulldozing, in the amount of $267,610.20 (excluding HST).

THAT Council receive the Request for Municipal Drain Maintenance under section 74 of the Drainage Act; and THAT Council appoints R. Dobbin Engineering Inc., as engineer to the Prance Drain project, under section 76(1) of the Drainage Act.

THAT Council receive the “Notice of Request for Drain Improvement” for the VanMassenhoven Drain Branch “G” under section 78 of the Drainage Act; and THAT Council appoints R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. as engineer to the VanMassenhoven Drain Branch “G” project.

THAT Council receives this report and directs staff to award contract MD#04 of 2023 for maintenance of the Hutchinson Drain Extension and Bullock Drain to C. Robert Robinson Contracting Ltd., in the amount of $40,346.00 (excluding HST) and the spot clean out in the amount of $5.00 per meter (excluding HST).

THAT Council receives this report and directs staff to not proceed further with the drainage works on the Dewar-Thompson and 16 th Concession Drains as per Section 40 of the Drainage Act ; and THAT the engineering fees of $280 plus HST ($316.40) be assessed to the landowner that made the original request (Roll # 39-54-049-030-09900).

THAT Council accept the lump sum quotation received from W.G. Kelly Construction to repair Bridge No. 34 at a total cost of $99,785.00 (excluding HST); and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract with W.G. Kelly Construction for the repair of Bridge No. 34.

THAT this report be received for information; AND THAT Council directs Staff to conduct traffic counts to evaluate whether all-way stop control is warranted at the intersection of Annie Ada Shipley Street and Craig Street in Ailsa Craig, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in Ontario Traffic Manual Book 5 Regulatory Signs.

THAT Council does not proceed with plans for a new transfer station in Ailsa Craig.

THAT this report be received for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to update the Development Charge Background Study to properly account for the Parkhill WWTP project; AND THAT Council direct staff to continue discussions with the development community to explore front-end financing agreements for the Parkhill WWTP; AND THAT Council direct staff to continue other projects and initiatives, as summarized in this report, in support of addressing the Parkhill Sewage Lagoon wastewater treatment capacity issue.

THAT Council re-allocate $125,072.20 from the Mount Carmel Water Reservoir Design project to fund the William Street Pumping Station Upgrade Design project; AND THAT Dillon Consulting Limited be appointed consulting engineers to complete detailed design for the William Street Pumping Station and Forcemain Upgrade project, in the total amount of $125,072.20 (excluding HST); AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any contract or other documents to give effect to these recommendations.

THAT Council increase the budgeted amount for the approved capital pickup purchase amount by $6,000 to a total of $51,000 from the vehicle and equipment reserve; AND THAT Council direct staff to purchase the 2022 McDonnell Motors Parts Truck for $49,699.90 plus HST .

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

THAT Council directs staff to waive the associated fees for the Road Allowance Work Permit required for the temporary closure of McLeod and Catherine St. for the duration of the Parkhill Fall Fair (August 11-13 2023) AND THAT Council direct staff to include this same waiving of Road Allowance Work Permit Fees that are required for the temporary closure of McLeod and Catherine St. for the duration of the Parkhill Fall Fair in the future as part of the annual Fall Fair Agreement with the Parkhill Agricultural Society.

THAT the Council of North Middlesex, supports the Town of Petrolia's recommendation for amendment to the current regulations for licensed home-based childcare operators to increase allowable spaces.

That By-laws 069 - 071 of 2023 be read a first and second time Provision for questions

That By-laws 050,051,059 069,070, 071 of 2023 be read a third and final time.

That the Meeting adjourn.

Recommended Motion: That the attached minutes from June 21st 2023 Regular Council be approved as presented. AND THAT Regular Meeting adjourns to proceed to Public Meeting including Committee of Adjustment as listed on the agenda.