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 (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the May 12, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated.
Moved by M. Smibert, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT the presentation by Whitney Brown and Arden McClean on behalf of the Boys and Girls Club BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by D. Lockie, seconded by M. Smibert
Carried
THAT the presentation by Mike Primeau on behalf of the Playroom Experiment BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Crockett, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, held on April 28, 2025, BE APPROVED as circulated.
Moved by M. Smibert, seconded by T. Heeman
Carried
THAT Consent Agenda Items 8.1 and 8.3 through 8.8 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by M. Smibert, seconded by T. Heeman
Carried
THAT Consent Agenda Item 8.2 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Crockett, seconded by M. Smibert
Carried
THAT Report No. LS-007-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the draft new Terms of Reference for the Thames Centre Active Living Centre Advisory Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Crockett, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT Report No. LS-008-25 be RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the new Refreshment Vehicle by-law be CONSIDERED, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda.
Moved by C. Crockett, seconded by M. Smibert
Carried
THAT Report No. PDS-023-25 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Crockett, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT Report No. PW-004-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT PW-ES-004-25 regarding the Thames Centre Water Financial Plan prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., dated May 9, 2025, and showing the drinking water systems to be financially viable BE APPROVED; AND THAT Notice of availability of the Financial Plan BE ADVERTISED; AND THAT the Financial Plan and the Council Resolution approving the Financial Plan BE SUBMITTED to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; AND THAT the Council Resolution approving the Financial Plan BE SUBMITTED to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks satisfying the requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Moved by D. Lockie, seconded by T. Heeman
Carried
THAT staff BE DIRECTED to advertise for four (4) members to join the Thames Centre Active Living Centre Advisory Committee; AND THAT staff BE DIRECTED to advertise through the municipal website and social media accounts, at the Thorndale Lions Community Centre and FlightExec Centre, at the Dorchester and Thorndale libraries, reaching out to local service clubs (ex: Dorchester and Thorndale Lions Clubs), News and Views newsletter and both local newspapers (St. Mary’s Independent and Dorchester Signpost).
Moved by R. Chowen, seconded by N. Kell
Carried
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Thames Centre Active Living Centre Advisory Committee BE AMENDED to include the following Committee Composition: 4 Residents – (not required to be a Lions Active Living Centre Member) 1 Dorchester & District Lions Club Member 1 Thorndale Lions Club Member 2 Lions Active Living Centre Members – (pay membership and are active in programs)
Moved by N. Kell, seconded by J. Bugo
Carried
THAT Reports of Committees Agenda Item 10.1 BE APPROVED as presented.
Moved by T. Heeman, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT By-laws 36-2025 to 39-2025 be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.
Moved by M. Smibert, seconded by C. Crockett
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Regular Council Meeting ADJOURN at 6:57 p.m.