MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH MIDDLESEX
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Hybrid Meeting (both in person and electronic participation)

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

(Municipal Conflict of Interest Act – Section 5 requires any member of Council to declare a pecuniary interest and general nature thereof, prior​ to any consideration on that matter. Where the interest of a member of Council has not been disclosed by reason of the member’s absence from the meeting, to disclose the interest at the first open meeting attended by the member of Council and otherwise comply with the Act.  The disclosures become part of a Public Registry as required under the Act.

3.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

3.1

Meeting Minutes for January 8, 2025

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the attached minutes be approved as presented.

4.

DELEGATIONS

5.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

5.1

Report from the Director of Infrastructure and Operations, Sam Shannon

1.

Renewal of Service Agreement - Entegrus Powerlines Inc.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council receives Report DIO-01-2025 regarding “Renewal of Services Agreement with Entegrus Powerlines Inc.” for information;
  AND THAT Council enter into a Services Agreement with Entegrus Powerline Inc.

5.2

Report from Planner,  Ashley Sawyer

1.

Part Lot Control Exemption - 205 and 207 Eagle Street

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the draft By-law 008-2025 be considered under the By-law section of this agenda. 

5.3

Report from Planner, Abby Heddle-Jacobs

1.

Official Plan Review - Update

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council receive this report for information.

5.4

Report from the Treasurer, Ralph D'Alessandro

1.

2025 Development Charges

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council receive for information the Amended Schedule “B” to By-law 58 of 2024.

6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1

Lake Huron Primary Water Supply Joint Mgmt Board

6.2

ABCA (Cr. Cornelissen)

6.3

BWRA (Cr. Keogh)

1.

BRA Meeting Highlights - January 16, 2025

6.4

EDAC (Cr. Nirta, Cr. Irwin, Deputy Mayor Hodgins)

1.

Term of Reference Update

A general update of the Terms was included on the January 8, 2025 Agenda (attached as a track changes document).  
 
Administration has updated the proposed Terms to include composition reform to align with the Municipal Act, attached as the proposed by-law.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the updated Terms of reference for the Economic Development Advisory Committee be considered during the reading of the By-laws. 

6.5

LSAC (Cr. Irwin, Deputy Mayor Hodgins)

6.6

Recreation Committee (Cr. Daigle, Cr. Keogh, Cr. Nirta)

1.

Terms of Reference Update

Administratively initiated Terms of Reference Update. 
Composition reform to align with the Municipal Act.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the updated Terms of reference for the Recreation Advisory Committee be considered during the reading of the By-laws. 

6.7

Policies Review Committee (Mayor Ropp, Deputy Mayor Hodgins, Cr. Daigle)

1.

November 8, 2024 - Minutes

2.

Inclement Weather Policy

The Committee has requested a clause be added, allowing the CAO discretion in complex safety oriented office closure scenarios.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Inclement Weather Policy be approved. 

3.

Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) Policy

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) Policy be approved. 

6.8

Fire Committee (Mayor Ropp, Cr. Cornelissen, Cr. Daigle)

6.9

Budget Committee (Mayor Mayor)

6.10

Community Development Fund Committee (Mayor Ropp, Cr. Nirta, Cr. Cornelissen)

6.11

OCWA Client Advisory Board (CAO)

6.12

Middlesex County OPP Detachment Board

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

7.1

Ailsa Craig and District Lions Club - Thank You Letter

7.2

Kincardine - Property Taxations Implications

7.3

Aylmer - Opposition to Provincial Cycling Lanes Legislation

8.

OTHER AND URGENT BUSINESS

9.

DEFERRED ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS

10.

COMMUNICATIONS (Including County Council Meeting Report)

10.1

Middlesex County Council - January 14, 2025 - Update

10.2

Middlesex County - Updated Calendar

11.

READING OF THE BY-LAWS

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT By-laws 003 of 2025, 005 of 2025, 006 of 2025, 007 of 2025, and 008 of 2025 be read a first and second time

   

  Provision for questions

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT By-laws 003 of 2025, 005 of 2025, 006 of 2025, 007 of 2025, and 008 of 2025 be read a third and final time.

11.1

003 of 2025 - Terms of Reference - Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)

11.2

005 of 2025 - Confirming

11.3

006 of 2025 - Terms of Reference - Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)

11.4

007 of 2025 - Amend Appointment to Various Committees

11.5

008 of 2025 - Part Lot Control Exemption - 205 and 207 Eagle Street

12.

CLOSED MEETING (Under Section 239 of the Municipal Act)

• Recommended Motion:

  That the Open Meeting adjourn to Closed Meeting at ___________
  To receive information under the following exception:

   

12.1

Minutes

12.2

239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

13.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS ARISING FROM CLOSED MEETING

• Recommended Motion:

  That the Closed Meeting adjourn and return to Open Meeting at with/without the recommendations

   

14.

ADJOURNMENT

• Recommended Motion:

  That the Meeting adjourn at __________