Council Meeting

THAT the attached minutes be approved as presented.

THAT Council receives this Report DIO-02-2025 – “Municipal Drain Tender Results and Contract Award – Kellestine Drain No. 2” for information; AND THAT Council directs staff to award the Tender Contract MD01-2025 for the Kellestine Drain No. 2 to Van Bree Drainage and Bulldozing Limited in the amount of $66,573.60 (excluding HST).

THAT Council receives Report DIO-03-2025 regarding “Notice of Request for Drain Major Improvement – Elliott Drainage Works” under Section 78 (1.1) of the Drainage Act for information; AND THAT Council appoints R. Dobbin Engineering Inc., as engineer to the project.

THAT Council receives Report DIO-04-2025 regarding “Request for a New Report as a Drain Major Improvement on the Pete Sebe and Ausable Rivers Municipal Drain” under Section 78 (1) of the Drainage Act for information; AND THAT Council appoints R. Dobbin Engineering Inc., as Engineer to the project.

THAT Council receive an Additional Notice of Request for Drain Major Improvement on the Watson Drainage Works 1964 according to Section 78 (1.1) of the Drainage Act.

THAT Council receive an Additional Notice of Request for Drain Major Improvement on the Scott Drain according to Section 78 (1.1) of the Drainage Act.

THAT regular meeting of Council, adjourn at 6:33 p.m. and convene as the Committee of Adjustment .

THAT Application for Consent B1-2025, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act be GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1. That pursuant to Section 53(41) of the Planning Act all conditions imposed shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Municipality within a maximum period of two (2) years after the Notice of Decision was issued. 2. That pursuant to Section 53(42) of the Planning Act, the Clerk of the Municipality shall issue a certificate to the applicant stating that the consent has been given, and the certificate is conclusive evidence that the consent was given and that the provisions of the Planning Act leading to the consent have been complied with. 3. That the applicant shall provide a written submission to the Clerk of the Municipality detailing how each condition of consent has been fulfilled. 4. That the fee for the Certificate of Consent shall be paid in accordance with the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By- law. 5. That 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. 6. That a preliminary survey prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor, showing the ‘Severed Parcel’ and the ‘Retained Parcel’, any required land dedication(s), he location of the municipal water and sanitary connection(s), hydro line(s), telecommunication line(s), and any other

THAT Application for Consent B2-2025, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act be GRANTED by the Committee of Adjustment subject to the conditions outlined in the planners report.

THAT the Application for Minor Variance MV-1-2025, to permit a portion of the proposed single-detached dwelling to have a front yard setback of approximately 3.0 m (10.0 ft), whereas Section 13.2 d) requires a minimum front yard setback of 9.0 m (29.53 ft), be GRANTED subject to the following condition: 1) The relief is strictly granted for the front main wall line of the proposed single-detached dwelling as shown on the site sketch submitted with the application. 2) The owner shall obtain approval to construct from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and the Chief Building Official prior to Building Permit issuance. The approval of the Minor Variance does not, in any way, indicate approval of the proposed development as a whole by either the ABCA and/or the Building Department. 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 the application for Consent B3-2025, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act be GRANTED by the Committee of Adjustment subject to the conditions outlined in the planners report.

That Committee of Adjustment adjourn at 7:05 p.m. and convene as a Public Meeting under the Planning Act.

THAT Council receive the report for information for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-1-2025, which proposes to rezone the ‘Severed Parcel’ of Consent B11-2023 to ‘Agricultural Small Holding Exception 41 (AG1-41)’ and the ‘Retained Parcel’ of Consent B11- 2023 to ‘General Agricultural Exception 114 (A1-114) Zone’; AND THAT the associated implementing By-law be referred to the By-law portion of this agenda for consideration.

THAT the report, as it pertains to the Zoning By-law Amendment, be received for information.

THAT this report be accepted for information; AND THAT the updates to the Fees and Charges By-law be referred to the February 19, 2025 reading of by-laws for consideration.

THAT the list of recommended Fund recipients, be approved for a total amount $69,750.00; AND THAT the list of in-kind facility rentals with a value of 18,869.03 be approved; AND THAT the agreement with the Parkhill Agricultural Society be updated to remove cost recovery for the Fair and Sandbaggers Bash; AND THAT the request for Hanging Flowers by the Ailsa Craig Village Association be referred to budget; AND THAT the approved applications beyond the Community Vibrancy portion of the established limits, be given pre-budget approval for $18,750.00.

THAT Council supports the initiative.

WHEREAS the Mayor is a signing officer for both the Municipality of North Middlesex and the County of Middlesex; AND WHEREAS the Municipality has delegated signing authority to various members of staff; AND WHEREAS Council deems it expedient to endorse the agreement. THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAO and Treasurer are directed to endorse and bind the Municipality of North Middlesex to the Loan Agreement.

THAT By-laws 009 of 2025, 010 of 2025, and 012 of 2025 be read a first and second time. Provision for questions

THAT By-laws 009 of 2025, 010 of 2025, and 012 of 2025 be read a third and final time.

THAT the Open Meeting adjourn to Closed Meeting at 7:46 p.m. To receive information under the following exception: Closed meeting minutes A matter that relates to identifiable individuals, as well as labour relations. A matter that is likely to include litigation.

THAT the Closed Meeting adjourn and return to Open Meeting at with the Rise and Report of: - Previous Minutes were approved - Matters were considered and discussed regarding identifiable individuals, possible litigation, and labour relations.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 9:25 p.m.