Regular Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Adelaide Metcalfe Council held on November 20th, 2023 be adopted as printed.

THAT Council sit as the Court of Revision under Section 97 of the Drainage Act, as amended, to consider the Kelly Drain 2023 at 7:03 pm

THAT the assessments contained in the report for the Kelly Drain 2023, as prepared by Spriet Associates, dated June 20, 2023 be confirmed as presented.

THAT the Court of Revision for the Kelly Drain 2023 be adjourned at 7:04 pm.

THAT Council sit as the Court of Revision under Section 97 of the Drainage Act, as amended, to consider the Dortmans- Mullifarry Drain 2023 at 7:05 pm.

THAT the assessments contained in the report for the Dortmans-Mullifarry Drain 2023, as prepared by Spriet Associates, dated September 5, 2023 be confirmed as presented.

THAT the Court of Revision for the Dortmans-Mullifarry Drain 2023 be adjourned at 7:07 pm.

THAT the Drainage Consideration Meeting to review the Engineer's Report for the Beattie Drain 2023 be opened at 7:07 pm

THAT the Engineer's Report dated October 16, 2023, for drainage works on the Beattie Drain, under Sections 4 and 78 of the Drainage Act, be considered and provisionally adopted as presented by the Drainage Engineer.

THAT the Drainage Consideration meeting to review the Engineer's Report for the Beattie Drain be closed at 7:18 pm.

THAT Council convene as the Committee of Adjustment at 7:19 pm.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A08-2023 that requests relief from Section 7.2 of the Adelaide Metcalfe Zoning By-law to permit a livestock building that is 218.3 m² (2,350 ft²) in size be GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the proposed structure be located a minimum of 5 m (16.4 ft) from the Cadman Drain, to the satisfaction of the Township’s Drainage Superintendent. 2. That the proposed structure meets the setback requirements of MDS II, to the satisfaction of the Township.

THAT the Committee of Adjustment adjourn at 7:25 pm.

THAT Council convene into Public Meeting at 7:25 pm.

THAT Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z09-2023 be APPROVED; FURTHER THAT Council proceed with the first and second reading of the implementing by-law, with the third reading to be completed once a registered plan has been received. Reasons:  Consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement would be maintained;  Conformity with the County of Middlesex Official Plan would be maintained;  Conformity with the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Official Plan would be maintained.

THAT Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z10-2023 be APPROVED and given three readings. Reasons:  Consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement would be maintained;  Conformity with the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Official Plan would be maintained;  The requirements of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Zoning By-law would be satisfied.

THAT Council adjourn the Public Meeting at 7:33 pm and reconvene into regular session of Council

THAT Council support the resolution for the Municipality of Tweed in regards to 1/3 funding Grant Programs.

11 THAT Council support the resolution from the Township of Clearsview in regard to Cemetery Transfer Support.

That Council accept the submission by R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. in the amount of $40,500 to write a report for the reconstruction of the Richardson Earley Drain in accordance with section 78 of the Drainage Act

THAT Council receive the Official Plan Review Discussion Papers and Presentation

THAT the Operating Budget to Actual Report for November 2023 be received for information

THAT Council APPROVE the Asset Retirement Obligation Policy and the Asset Retirement Obligation Policy be added to the Corporate Policy Manual.

THAT the Proposed Draft 2024 PSAB Budget Impacts be APPROVED.

THAT Council amend proposed 2024 Budget to remove the Compensation Review - Consulting Fees and conduct the review internally FURTHER THAT Council amend the proposed 2024 Budget to apply earned reserve fund interest against the Mullifarry Drive capital project.

THAT the Budget and Tax rate By-Laws be APPROVED.

THAT By-Law 69 of 2023 (Beattie Drain 2023) and By-Law 70 of 2023 (Zoning By-Law Amendment - Van Gorp) receive first and second readings; AND THAT By-Law 71 of 2023 (Zoning By-Law Amendment - Hyde Park Farm Supply & William Frank), By-Law 72 of 2023 (2024 Budget), By-Law 73 of 2024 (2024 Tax Rate), and By-Law 74 of 2023 (Confirming December 18th, 2023) receive first, second and third and final readings;

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:39 pm