Council Meeting

THAT the June 15, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as amended.

THAT Council ADJOURN its Regular Meeting at 5:01 p.m. in order to sit as the Court of Revision for the Major Drain under the Drainage Act; AND THAT the following members of Council BE APPOINTED to sit as members of the Court of Revision for the Major Drain 2026: • Councillor Lockie • Councillor Crockett • Deputy Mayor Smibert; AND THAT Deputy Mayor Smibert be named Chair of the Court of Revision.

THAT the Court of Revision having met on behalf of the Major Drain 2026, and with no appeals being submitted, ADOPT the drainage assessment schedule that was submitted as part of the Engineer's Report, dated March 20, 2026 by Headway Engineering.

THAT the Court of Revision BE CLOSED at 5:04 p.m. in order to move into a Public Participation Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, to consider Consent Application B5-26, as listed on the June 15, 2026 Regular Council Agenda.

THAT Report No. PDS-027-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Application for Consent B5-26 requested by Cindy McIntyre for lands legally described as Part of Lot 1, Plan 351 (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 179 Minnie Street BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: Monday, June 15, 2026 4 of 16 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 be paid to the Municipality. 3. That all outstanding work orders or by-law enforcement issues be resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. 4. That individual accesses be provided to both the severed and retained lots, with road entrance permits being obtained by the road authority having jurisdiction, to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 5. That the owner obtain a demolition permit for the shed on the lands to be severed and that the structure be removed from the property, including debris, to the satisfaction of the Municipality; or, a temporary rezoning application is approved and in effect to allow the structure to remain for a determined period of time. 6. That a minor variance or rezoning approval

THAT the Planning Public Meetings ADJOURN at 5:16 p.m. in order to sit as Committee of Adjustment under the Planning Act, to consider Minor Variance Application A5-26, as listed on the June 15, 2026 Regular Council Agenda.

THAT Report No. PDS-026-26 BE RECEIVED for information; THAT Application for Minor Variance A5-26 filed by Sifton Properties Limited to permit a driveway width of 74% of the lot frontage per townhouse unit to a maximum of 5.2 metres (17 feet), and a parking area that occupies 74% of the front yard for lands legally described as Blocks 6 & 8, Plan 33M849 (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition: • That no driveway exceeds 5.2 metres (17 feet) in width. 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 5:29 p.m. and Council RECONVENE its Regular Meeting.

THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, held on May 25, 2026 BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 11.1 through 11.9 and 11.11 through 11.18 BE RECEIVED for information.; AND THAT Consent Agenda Item 11.10, regarding, "OPP Detachment Board Resolution of Support - Traffic Calming and Speeding Mitigation Techniques" BE SUPPORTED.

THAT Report No. PW-020-26 King Street Storm Sewer Upgrade and Road Urbanization - Construction Award BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council hereby APPROVE the awarding of the King Street Storm Sewer Upgrade and Road Urbanization – Construction RFT Project to Blue-Con Construction at a cost of $3,533,333.00, excluding HST; AND THAT the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report attached, hereto, as Appendix ‘A’; AND THAT Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with Blue-Con Construction for the work contained in the tender documents.

THAT Report No. PW-021-26 RFT - Hot Mix Asphalt (Fairview Road) – Award BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited for Hot Mix Asphalt; AND THAT Council APPROVES the awarding of RFT TC-002-26 Hot Mix Asphalt to J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited in the amount of $673,765.89 including HST.

THAT Report No. CSF-016-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council hereby APPROVE the awarding of the “core” playground projects (new playground at Boardwalk and replacing playground structure on Woodvale Drive) to New World Park Solutions at a cost of $150,000.00 plus HST; AND THAT Council hereby APPROVE the awarding of the wheelchair swing project to Openspace Solutions at a cost of $45,970.00 plus HST.

THAT Report No. CSF-017-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE the proposed increase in service level from UTRCA for the floodplain lands beyond what is specified in the 1981 Agreement and the 2002 extension to be reflected in a new Agreement; AND THAT Council AUTHORIZE staff to enter into negotiations with UTRCA to finalize a Category 2 Land Management Agreement for these floodplain lands; AND THAT Council DIRECT Staff to finalize all Agreement details with the UTRCA, with the Agreement to effective April 1, 2027 and to reflect this new level of service; AND THAT Council DIRECT Staff to incorporate the estimated increase in Operating Costs of $61,862.20 per year and any required Capital Costs (to be determined) for the increased level of service in the 2027 budget proposal.

THAT Report No. CSF-018-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE the Advertising Revenue Sharing Agreement substantially in the form attached to Report CSF-018-26, with the Dorchester Dolphins Hockey Club Ltd.; AND THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Advertising Revenue Agreement with the Dorchester Dolphins Hockey Club Ltd.

THAT Report No. CSF-019-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE the Partnership Agreement extension, substantially in the form attached to Report CSF-019-26, with Great Lake Canadians Baseball Inc.; AND THAT Council hereby AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Partnership Agreement extension with Great Lake Canadians Baseball Inc., regarding assigned responsibilities, and use of, the baseball diamonds at the Outdoor Recreation Complex, located at 3245 Hamilton Road, Dorchester.

THAT Report No. CAO-007-2026 Insurance Request for Proposal Results BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer to bind insurance coverage up to the premium amount of $458,140 plus applicable taxes as submitted by Intact Public Entities Inc.; AND THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer to execute cyber insurance coverage in the amount of ~$1,000 monthly fee; AND FURTHER THAT Council APPROVE Intact Public Entities Inc. to provide insurance services for the municipality for an initial 12-month term, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for each subsequent year, based on satisfactory performance and service; AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be DIRECTED to prepare the necessary documents and by-laws.

THAT Report No. FS-009-26 BE RECEIVED for information, in accordance with section 43(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, which requires the Municipal Treasurer to provide a financial statement relating to the development charge by-law and associated reserve funds; AND THAT the 2025 Treasurer’s Annual Report on Development Charges be made available to the public on the Municipality of Thames Centre website to fulfill Council’s obligation under section 43(2.1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997.

THAT Report No. FS-010-26 BE RECEIVED for information in accordance with section 42 (17) of the Planning Act, 1990; AND THAT the 2025 Parkland Reserve annual financial statement be made available to the public on the Thames Centre website.

THAT Report No. FS-011-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE an increase to the 2026 Water Growth Capital Budget in the amount of $2,285,800, including $1,652,300 funded from the Water Development Charges Reserve Fund, for three water projects identified in the 2021 Development Charges Background Study.

THAT Report No. FS-012-26 Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council DIRECT staff to prepare report on the anticipated new funding program available for rural, small and northern communities under the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build once the program is announced.

THAT Report No. C-TSCEC-001-26, Canada Day 2026 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT TCSEC APPROVES donating $2,000.00 to the Dorchester & District Lions Club for the fireworks on Canada Day.

THAT Report No. C-TCSEC-002-26, Monthly Mini Farmers Market BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare and distribute a survey to identify and gauge interest in monthly mini farmers markets from potential vendors.

THAT Report No. C-TCSEC-003-26, Movie Nights 2026 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the movie night in 2026 be scheduled on Friday August 7 in Thorndale and Friday August 14 in Dorchester.

THAT the Thames Centre Sports Wall of Fame Committee RECOMMEND that the Induction Ceremony for the Sports Wall of Fame take place once per Term of Council, instead of on a bi-annual basis.

THAT Reports of Committees Agenda Items 12.1 through 12.3 BE APPROVED as presented.

THAT Council DIRECT staff to incorporate active transportation options, including design and funding alternatives, for the existing Tiner Estate subdivisions into the scope of the next road reconstruction project (estimated within three to five years); AND THAT Staff be DIRECTED to present detailed design options for those active transportation elements at Public Input Meetings to obtain and incorporate community feedback prior to final design approval; AND THAT Staff work with the applicable conservation authority to review opportunities for additional parking spaces at the Mill Pond and report back to Council with findings, recommended next steps, estimated costs and required approvals.

THAT By-law 46-2026 be given THIRD AND FINAL READING and BE ADOPTED.

RESOLVED THAT Council ADJOURN to Closed Session at 6:27 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, in order for Council to consider an item regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

THAT By-law 48-2026, 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 6:43 p.m.