Council Meeting

THAT the December 9, 2024 Regular Council Meeting BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Report No. DR-011-24 prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, dated December 9, 2024, concerning a meeting to consider the O’Reilly Drain 2024, BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the Drainage Report for the O’Reilly Drain 2024, as prepared by Spriet Associates, dated October 16, 2024, BE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT the first sitting of the Court of Revision on behalf of the O’Reilly Drain 2024, BE SCHEDULED for January 13, 2025.

THAT the Municipality of Thames Centre Corporate Benchmarking Report - 2023 Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Summary, as presented by Elisa Tomljanovic and Richard Hepp of eMission Software, BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on November 18, 2024 BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 9.1 to 9.6 BE RECEIVED as information.

THAT Report No. PW-DR-012-24 of the Drainage Superintendent, dated December 9, 2024, concerning a petition for new drainage works, BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the petition submitted, under Section 4 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, for new drainage works, in relation to the property located at CON 2 PT LOT 1 RP 33R7466 PT PART 1 RP 33R15646 PART 3 (former township of West Nissouri) BE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED and added to the previous petitions.

THAT Report No. PW-DR-013-24 of the Drainage Superintendent, dated December 9, 2024, concerning a request received for new drainage works, BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the petition submitted, under Section 4 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, for new drainage works, in relation to properties located inside CON 5 SRT N PT LOTS 5 & 6 (former township of North Dorchester) 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-DR-011-24 Thorndale Industrial Drain - information BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council ENDORSE an application to the Middlesex County Loan Program to assist in funding the Thorndale Industrial Drain Project, as outlined in this report; AND THAT staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a By-law, for Council to consider, under Part 12, Municipal Act, 2001, for charging future developed lands within the Thorndale Industrial Lands to become part of the existing stormwater management system; AND THAT staff REPORT BACK to Council upon the confirmation of its County Loan application status.

THAT Report No. PW-ES-008-24 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the 2024 Stormwater Rate Study prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. dated November 29, 2024, BE APPROVED.

THAT Report No. F-011-24 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council AUTHORIZES staff to award RFP TC-018-24 for Municipal Financial Audit Services to KPMG LLP at a total cost of $257,000 (plus HST) for a contract term of 2024 to 2028.

THAT Reports of Committees Agenda Items 11.1 and 11.2 BE APPROVED as presented.

THAT the criteria and guidelines presented by staff to move forward with communication to respective associations regarding the sports recognition wall, BE APPROVED.

THAT the proposed changes to the eligibility and nomination criteria in the Thames Centre Sports Wall of Fame application, BE APPROVED.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee RECOMMEND that an additional $5,000 be allocated to the committee budget for 2025 to provide funding for additional initiatives.

THAT By-law No. 69-2024 (Elliot Drain Branch A) BE GIVEN THIRD and FINAL reading; AND THAT By-law No. 84-2024 (O'Reilly Drain 2024) BE GIVEN FIRST and SECOND reading.

RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn to closed session at 6:10 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b & k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 in order for: a. Council to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and b. Council to consider a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT Council AUTHORIZE the payment of expenses related to the Thames Centre Police Services Board.

THAT By-law No. 85-2024, being the Confirmatory By-law, BE ADOPTED as presented.

RESOLVED THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:28 p.m.