Council Meeting

THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at 5:06 p.m. in order to convene as a Public Meeting under the Planning Act, to consider applications listed on the August 14, 2023, Council Agenda.

THAT Report No. PDS-047-23 with respect to Revised Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T-TC2202) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Z17-22) for lands known municipally as 1598 Richmond Street and submitted by Auburn Developments on behalf of 1319776 Ontario Inc., be received for information; AND THAT following the public meeting and open house, that the Director of Planning and Development Services provide a subsequent report evaluating the said Applications, reviewing all public and agency comments received, with a recommendation for Council’s consideration at a future meeting.

THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z19-23 submitted by Shirley Lagrou with respect to lands known municipally as 21947 Nissouri Road and legally described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 2 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre, be approved in principle and that the Director of Planning and Development Services be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting.

THAT Application for Consent B14-23 to facilitate the disposal of a residence surplus to a farming operation submitted by Jacob & Wendy Reyneveld for lands legally described as Part of Lots 15 & 16, Concession 6, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester) and designated as Parts 1, 2 & 3 on Reference Plan 33R-9835, Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 1749 Harrietsville Drive, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act 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 and the fee of $250. 2. That the balance of the farm be merged in the same name and title as the abutting property known as 1933 Harrietsville Drive, to the satisfaction of the Municipality; and that Section 50(3) or 50(5) of the Planning Act apply to any subsequent conveyances involving the enlarged parcel and that any mortgages that may be required take into account the parcel as enlarged. 3. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality. 4. That the applicant initiate and assume, if required, all engineering costs associated with the preparation of a revised assessment schedule in accordance with the Drainage Act, with such costs to be paid in full by the applicant, all to the satisfaction

THAT the Planning Public Meetings adjourn at 6:46 p.m. and Council reconvene its regular meeting.

THAT Report No. DR-011-23 prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, dated August 14, 2023, concerning a meeting to consider the Murray Drain 2023, be received for information; AND THAT the Drainage Report for the Murray Drain 2023, as prepared by Spriet Associates, dated April 28, 2023, be received and adopted; AND THAT the first sitting of the Court of Revision on behalf of the Murray Drain 2023, be scheduled to be held on September 11, 2023; AND THAT Deputy Mayor Smibert, Councillor Crockett and Councillor Katie Grigg (Township of Zorra) be appointed to sit as the members of the Court of Revision with Deputy Mayor Smibert being the Chair.

THAT Council approve the Thorndale Lions Club request to commemorate their 75th anniversary as presented; AND THAT this cost be covered by a portion of the remaining funds allocated to the bench & historic sign project, with this cost split evenly between the Municipality and the Thorndale Lions Club.

THAT this request be

THAT the Middlesex County Connect Presentation be

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on July 17, 2023, be approved as circulated.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 9.1 through 9.4 be received as information.

THAT Report No. CAO-009-23 be received for information; AND THAT the DRAFT 2024 – 2028 Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (KCCA) Cost Apportioning Agreement (attached) be approved; AND THAT the DRAFT 2024 – 2028 Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) Cost Apportioning Agreement (attached) be approved.

THAT Report No. PW-ES-11-23 be received as information, AND THAT Council direct staff to revise the schedule of the Charity Depots from an annual basis to a semi-annual basis and to investigate additional revenue sources that can be added to the list of items.

THAT Report No. PW-ES-008-23 Thorndale Wastewater Treatment Plant – Class Environmental Assessment (Plant Expansion) be received for information; AND THAT Council authorizes staff to direct Stantec Consulting Ltd. to proceed with their provision of engineering services to complete the Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment for the expansion of the Thorndale Wastewater Treatment Plant as outlined in their work scope for a total cost of $175,000 plus non-rebated HST.

THAT Report No. PW-DR-012-23 of the Drainage Superintendent, dated August 14, 2023, concerning a request received by Daniel Jones for a request for new drainage works, be received for information; AND THAT the petition submitted by Daniel Jones, under Section 4 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, for new drainage works, in relation to property located at CON 4 W PT Lot 16, (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 By-law 79-2023 be adopted as presented; AND THAT By-law 80-2023 be given first and second reading.

RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn to closed session at 7:46 p.m. pursuant to: Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Proposed Disposition of Municipal Property - Part of Niles Road).

THAT the Closed Meeting be adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

THAT By-law 81-2023, being the Confirmatory By-law, be approved.

RESOLVED THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:40 p.m.