Council Meeting

THAT the September 8, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Council ADJOURN its regular meeting at 5:06 p.m. and move into Public Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act, to consider applications listed on the September 8, 2025 Regular Council Agenda.

THAT the Municipality of Thames Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law 75-2006 be AMENDED to permit two single unit dwellings on the property municipally known as 1503 Cromarty Drive, for a temporary period not to exceed three (3) years, as filed by Jim Wall and Kevin Bloetjes on behalf of Edward Bloetjes and Chris Bloetjes (Z21-25); AND THAT the Temporary Use Agreement be CONSIDERED, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda; AND THAT the implementing by-law be CONSIDERED, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda.

THAT the Municipality of Thames Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law 75-2006 be AMENDED to permit a mobile barber shop located within a trailer on the property municipally known as 186 King, for a temporary period not to exceed one (1) year, filed by Khaled Alemfalani on behalf of Georgios Mouselimis and Anastasia Mouselimis (Z22-25); AND THAT the Temporary Use Agreement be CONSIDERED, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda, with a fee of no more than $1,000; AND THAT the implementing by-law be CONSIDERED, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda.

THAT the Planning Public Meetings ADJOURN at 5:28 p.m. and Council RECONVENE its Regular Meeting.

THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, held on August 25, 2025, BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 9.1 through 9.4 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council DIRECT staff to report back on the current waste collection contract and waste and recycling collection moving forward.

THAT Report No. PDS-045-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z8-25 to rezone a portion of the subject lands from the Extractive Industrial (M3) Zone to the site-specific Agricultural (A-71) Zone to revert the lands back to agricultural uses on the property, for lands legally described as East Part of Lot 2, Concession 5 (geographic Township of West Nissouri) designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 33R-4683 and East Part of Lot 1, Concession 5, (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre BE APPROVED; AND THAT the implementing by-law be CONSIDERED, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda; AND THAT no further notice be required pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act with regard to the site-specific Agricultural (A-71) Zone which includes the addition of the 15 metre setback from the pond/ water edge at average water height.

THAT Report No. PW-DR-009-25 of the Drainage Superintendent, dated September 8, 2025, concerning requests for drainage improvements, BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the request, under Section 78 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, for new drainage works, in relation to properties located from CON 6 PT W ½ LOT 29 and RP 33R21890 PART 1 (former township of West Nissouri) BE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT Mr. M. P. Devos, of Spriet Associates, BE APPOINTED the Engineer to investigate and prepare the necessary Drainage Report.

THAT Report No. PW-008-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council hereby APPROVE the awarding of project TC-010-25 Culvert No. 105 Construction to Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking (Sarnia) Ltd.; AND THAT The Mayor and Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking (Sarnia) Ltd. for the work contained in the tender documents.

THAT Report No. PW-008-25 Long Term Water Supply Study – RFP Award BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE AWARDED the RFP - TC-009-25 for the Long Term Water Supply Study for $137,477.76 including rebated HST; AND THAT Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the agreement with Stantec Consulting Ltd. for the work contained in the tender documents; AND THAT Council DIRECT staff to fund the project overage of $17,477.76 from the Water Capital Reserve Fund.

THAT Report No. PW-011-25 Dorchester Pump Station No.3 West Sewers – construction RFT award BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council hereby APPROVE the awarding of the Dorchester Pump Station #3 West Sewers Project to 291 Construction at a cost of $738,082.67, including HST; AND THAT Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with 291 Construction for the work contained in the tender documents.

THAT Report No. PW-009-25 Dorchester WTF – UV system replacement BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council hereby APPROVE the purchase of a UVSwift4L24 disinfection system including warranty for a cost of up to $648,720.00 including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute all related documents.

THAT Report No. CSF-008-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVES the proposed changes to the Facility Lease Agreement with The Playroom Experiment, as outlined in this Report; AND THAT Council DIRECTS staff to enter into a revised Facility Lease Agreement with The Playroom Experiment; AND THAT Council SUPPORTS staff promoting these new program parameters via Media Release and social media posts.

THAT Reports of Committees Agenda Item 11.1 BE APPROVED as presented.

THAT staff BE DIRECTED to investigate Malahide’s delegated authority for housekeeping amendments for agreements with dual residences and BRING FORTH a report at a future meeting.

THAT By-laws 48-2025 and 49-2025 be given THIRD and FINAL reading; AND THAT By-laws 69-2025 through 73-2025 be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.

RESOLVED THAT Council ADJOURN to Closed Session at 6:23 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, in order for Council to consider: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees with respect to appointments to the Accessibility and Inclusivity Advisory Committee.

THAT Council APPOINT the following community representatives to the Accessibility and Inclusivity Advisory Committee (AIAC): - Katy Morrow - Mary Andrews AND THAT a by-law be BROUGHT FORWARD at an upcoming Council meeting to finalize the appointments.

THAT By-law 74-2025, being the Confirmatory By-law, be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Council Meeting ADJOURN at 6:37 p.m.