Council Meeting

THAT the October 21, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at 5:05 p.m. and move into Public Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act, to consider applications listed on the October 21, 2024 Council Agenda.

THAT Application for Consent B9-24 requested by John Goris and Theresa Goris for lands legally described as Part of Lot 26, Concession 4 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 17210 Plover Mills Road (County Road 16) 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 the lands to be severed be transferred to Erin Goris and/or Chris Goris or ECG Farms Ltd. or one of its affiliated farm holdings with Erin Goris and/or Chris Goris being the principal, to ensure farm consolidation. 3. That the applicants provide a road widening dedication to the County of Middlesex across the frontage of the lands to be severed and the lands to be retained measuring up to 18 metres from the centre line of County Road 16 (Plover Mills Road) if the right of way is not already to that width. 4. That the applicant obtain a rezoning approval to prohibit any new residential use on the lands to be severed being the remnant farm parcel. 5. 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, RSO 1990,

THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z10-24 requested by John Goris and Theresa Goris for lands legally described as Part of Lot 26, Concession 4 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 17210 Plover Mills Road (County Road 16) be APPROVED; AND THAT the implementing by-law be APPROVED, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda.

THAT Application for Consent B12-24 filed by Michael Pye on behalf of Sherry Lynn Pye and Lawrence Pye to establish a right-of-way access easement having a width of approximately 11.54 metres and a length of approximately 14.6 metres in favour of the owner at 2757 Rath Street over the subject lands to ensure legal access from a property legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession B, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 2770 Rath Street 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 the necessary deeds, transfers and charges for certificates and /or instruments necessary for registration be submitted electronically to the Municipality, all of which are to be fully executed. 3. That the Owner’s solicitor provides an undertaking for the registration of the maintenance and access agreement on title of the lands to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 4. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality. 5. That an electronic version of a deposited reference plan be submitted to legally describe the lands affected and in general conformity wi

THAT the Planning Public Meetings adjourn at 5:15 p.m. in order to sit as Committee of Adjustment under the Planning Act, to consider an application listed on the October 21, 2024 Council Agenda.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A10-24 filed by Michael Pye on behalf of Sherry Lynn Pye and Lawrence Pye to permit a reduced minimum lot frontage of 20.1 metres for lands legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession B, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 2770 Rath Street BE APPROVED. 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 5:18 p.m. and Council reconvene its regular meeting.

THAT the presentation on Provincial Planning Statement Updates, as provided by A. Heddle-Jacobs, County of Middlesex Planner, BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT the presentation on Thames Centre Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as presented by B. Lucas of 308 Consulting, BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT Report No. CAO-008-24 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE the ongoing development, tracking and publication of Thames Centre Municipal Performance Measures and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on October 7, 2024 BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 10.1 through 10.9 BE RECEIVED as information.

THAT Report No. CS-013-24 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council ENDORSE proceeding with applying for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Grant for the Replacement of the North Ice Pad.

THAT Reports of Committees Agenda Items 12.1 and 12.2 BE APPROVED as presented.

THAT Council RECONSIDER its by-law to appoint an auditor for the term 2023 to 2027.

THAT Council DIRECT staff to complete a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Auditor Services for the Municipality for the years 2024 through 2028 and report back.

THAT By-laws 73-2024 through 76-2024 BE ADOPTED as presented.

RESOLVED THAT the meeting adjourn at 6:33 p.m.