The Thames Centre Record

Council Meeting

October 6, 2025

Who was there

Present (4): C. Crockett, D. Lockie, McMillan, M. Smibert

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (14 motions)

14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the October 6, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated.
Moved by M. Smibert, seconded by C. Crockett
Carried
THAT Council ADJOURN its regular meeting at 5:02 p.m. and move into Public Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act, to consider an application listed on the October 6, 2025 Regular Council Agenda.
Moved by M. Smibert, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z17-20 requested by AFFT Developments Inc. to rezone the subject lands to permit 125 year-round and 145 seasonal sites and to amend the regulations of the MHP-3-H Zone for lands legally described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 1, (geographic Township of North Dorchester), designated as Parts 1, 3 to 6 on Reference Plan 33R10378 and Parts 4 to 6 on Reference Plan 33R19449, Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 4340 Cromarty Drive be RECEIVED for information; AND THAT a subsequent report evaluating the subject application, taking into account all public and agency comments received, with a recommendation for Council’s consideration, be brought forward to a future meeting of Council once sufficient information is provided by the applicant’s team.
Moved by T. Heeman, seconded by M. Smibert
Carried
THAT the Planning Public Meeting ADJOURN at 6:02 p.m. and Council RECONVENE its Regular Meeting.
Moved by D. Lockie, seconded by C. Crockett
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council, held on September 22, 2025 and the Regular Meeting of Council, held on September 22, 2025 BE APPROVED as circulated.
Moved by M. Smibert, seconded by C. Crockett
Carried
THAT Consent Agenda Items 8.1 through 8.5 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by M. Smibert, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT Report No. LS-011-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council DIRECT Staff to proceed with renewal of the Animal Control Contract with Hillside Kennels as of January 1, 2026.
Moved by C. Crockett, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT Report No. LS-012-25, 2026 Council Meeting Schedule BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the 2026 Council Meeting Calendar, as appended to this report BE APPROVED, as presented.
Moved by M. Smibert, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT Council hereby DEFFER approval for the Community Mural until community input on an alternative location has been sought.
Moved by C. Crockett, seconded by T. Heeman
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council ADJOURN to Closed Session at 6:24 p.m. pursuant to Sections 239(2)(b, e and f) of the Municipal Act, in order for Council to consider items related to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, 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.
Moved by D. Lockie, seconded by M. Smibert
Carried
THAT Council APPOINT the following additional community representative(s) to the Accessibility and Inclusivity Advisory Committee (AIAC): • Krista Vanderhoeven • Nicola Bankes AND THAT a by-law be BROUGHT FORWARD at an upcoming Council meeting to finalize the appointment(s).
Moved by C. Crockett, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT Council hereby APPROVES the recommendations from the Economic Development Advisory Committee to AWARD the following Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant, provided that the applicant is able to provide proof that all conditions, CIP criteria and applicable laws have been met:  5-2025 - The Dream Dorchester (Take-Out Restaurant located at 4063 Hamilton Road, Unit #3) o Approved up to a maximum of $2,500  Provided that CIP Criteria is met  Provided the Financial Assistance Agreement is executed; and  Provided that the Unit complies with applicable law
Moved by M. Smibert, seconded by C. Crockett
Carried
THAT By-law 79-2025, being the Confirmatory By-law, be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.
Moved by M. Smibert, seconded by T. Heeman
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Regular Council Meeting ADJOURN at 7:47 p.m.
Moved by C. Crockett, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried

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