Council Meeting

THAT the April 20, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Council ADJOURN its regular meeting at 5:03 p.m. and move into Public Participation Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act, to consider applications listed on the April 20, 2026 Regular Council Agenda.

THAT Application for Consent B1-26 requested by Benjamin Strubin and Shelley Strubin for lands legally described as Part of Lot 5, north side of Main Street, on Plan 359, and designated as Part 4 on Reference Plan 33R19527 (geographic Township of North Dorchester), and Lots 2 to 5, south side of Queen Street, on Plan 359 (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thame Centre 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 required fee. 2. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges, including but not limited to any applicable water and wastewater connection charges, be paid to the Municipality. 3. That the lands to be conveyed be serviced independently with municipal water and sanitary sewers connections to the property line to the satisfaction of the Municipality in accordance with Thames Centre' s Design Specifications and subject to any necessary permits. 4. That an approved minor variance be required for relief from any deficiencies of the Residential First Density (R1) and site-specific Residential First Density (R1-8) Zones for the lands to be severed and retained if required as a result of the subject consent application. 5. T

THAT Report No. PDS-018-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Application for Consent B2-26 requested by 1441200 Ontario Inc. for lands legally described as Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession 5 (geographic Township of North Dorchester); and Part of Part 1, RP 33R3613, Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 2250 Elgin Road (County Road 73) BE

THAT the Planning Public Meetings ADJOURN at 5:31 p.m. in order to sit as Committee of Adjustment under the Planning Act, to consider Minor Variance Application A3-26, as listed on the April 20, 2026 Regular Council Agenda.

THAT Report No. PDS-019-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Application for Minor Variance A3-26 filed by Rebecca McCulloch and Benjamin Roelofson to permit a detached garage in the front yard for lands legally described as Part of Lot 25, Concession 7 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), and Part 1 of RP 33R20079, Municipality of Thames Centre, be APPROVED, subject to the following condition: 1. THAT the detached garage be located a minimum of 55 metres (180 feet) from the front lot line. REASONS • The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan would be maintained; • The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law would be maintained; • The effects of the variance are considered minor in nature; and • The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the land.

THAT the Committee of Adjustment ADJOURN at 5:37 p.m. and Council RECONVENE its Regular Meeting.

THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, held on April 7, 2026 BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Consent Agenda Item 10.9 regarding the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Request for Provincial Legislation Amendments BE SUPPORTED.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 10.1 through 10.8 and 10.10 BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT Report No. FS-007-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE the revised Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy; AND THAT Council CONSIDER the by-law to adopt the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy in the By-law portion of the Agenda.

THAT Report No. CSF-010-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the by-law adopting the Memorandum of Licence Agreement with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for a continued partnership in the care and maintenance of the property known as the Dorchester Conservation Area (Part Lots 8 & 9, Concession 4), BE CONSIDERED for approval in the by-law portion of the agenda; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign the agreement approved by By-law.

THAT Report No. CSF-012-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council DIRECTS Staff to enter into formal contracts with each group receiving a portion of the FlightExec Centre arena advertising revenue.

THAT Report No. PW-015-26 RFT Surface Treatment – Award BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVES the awarding of RFT TC-001-26 for the Supply and Placement of Surface Treatment be awarded to Miller Paving Limited in the amount of $833,149 including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Supply and Placement of Surface Treatment Agreement with Miller Paving Limited.

WHEREAS the Rural Ontario Institute delivers the Rural Change Makers program to support and mentor young leaders (ages 18–35) in developing community-driven economic development initiatives; AND WHEREAS becoming a municipal partner enables the Municipality of Thames Centre to support local youth leadership, encourage community engagement, and advance place-based projects aligned with municipal priorities; AND WHEREAS participation provides an opportunity to strengthen local capacity, foster innovation, and contribute to long-term rural resilience and growth; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Thames Centre approves entering into a partnership with the Rural Ontario Institute for the Rural Change Makers program; AND THAT information and this motion be sent to the County of Middlesex and other Middlesex County Lower Tier Municipalities; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to support promotion of the program, assist with recruitment of local participants, and report back to Council on outcomes and opportunities arising from the partnership.

RESOLVED THAT Council ADJOURN to Closed Session at 5:59 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2)(e & f) of the Municipal Act, in order for Council to consider information related to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

THAT By-law 27-2026 be given THIRD and FINAL reading; AND THAT By-laws 36-2026 through 38-2026 be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.

THAT By-law 39-2026, 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 6:38 p.m.