Regular Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Adelaide Metcalfe Council held on October 2nd, 2023 be adopted as printed.

THAT Council convene as the Committee of Adjustment at 7:01 pm.

THAT the Amended Application for Consent B02-2023, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act, be GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall 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 3 submission that details how each of the conditions of consent has been fulfilled. 2. That the applicant’s solicitor submits an undertaking in a form satisfactory to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment to register an electronic transfer of title exactly consistent with the Acknowledgement and Direction executed by the applicants and the decision of the Committee of Adjustment. 3. That any outstanding property taxes for the severed and retained lots of Consent B02-2023 be paid in full. 4. That a Zoning By-law Amendment that recognizes the residential use of the severed lot of Consent B02-2023 and prohibits new dwellings on the retained lot of Consent B02-2023 be in full force and effect. 5. That the severed lot be enlarged by relocating the western lot line 11 m (36.1 ft) to the west for a total lot area of approximately 0.67 ha (1.65 ac). 6. That the rezoning include the prohibition of livestock from the existing barn on the lands to be retained. 7. That the habitability of the single detached dwelling be confirmed to the satisfaction of the Township. 8. That the shed within the Township

THAT Application for Consent B08-2023, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act, be GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall 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. 2. That the applicant’s solicitor submits an undertaking in a form satisfactory to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment to register an electronic transfer of title exactly consistent with the Acknowledgement and Direction executed by the applicants and the decision of the Committee of Adjustment. 3. That any outstanding property taxes for the severed and retained lots of Consent B08-2023 be paid in full. 4. That a Zoning By-law Amendment that recognizes the residential use of the severed lot of Consent B08-2023 and prohibits new dwellings on the retained lot of Consent B08-2023 be in full force and effect. 5. That the owner be required to dedicate lands up to 18 m from the centerline of construction of County Road 81 (Centre Road) across the severed and retained parcels to the County of Middlesex for the purposes of road widening if the right of way is not already to that width, to the satisfaction of the County of Middlesex. 6. That unless replaced, the existing septic system is to be inspected by a qualified septic inst

THAT Application for Minor Variance A07-2023, which seeks relief from Section 5.1.2 of the Adelaide Metcalfe Zoning By- law to permit a 55.6 m² (598 ft²) garage in the front yard, be APPROVED, subject to the following condition: 1. THAT the detached garage be setback a minimum of 25 m (82 ft) from the front lot line.

THAT Council adjourn the Committee of Adjustment at 7:18 pm.

THAT Council convene into Public Meeting at 7:19 pm.

THAT Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z06-2023 be APPROVED in principal, limited to first and second readings of the implementing by-law; AND FURTHER THAT the final reading to be provided once the deposited reference plan has been received to the satisfaction of the Township. Reasons:  Consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement would be maintained;  Conformity with the County of Middlesex Official Plan would be maintained; and,  Conformity with the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Official Plan would be maintained.

THAT Council adjourn the Public Meeting at 7:23 pm and reconvene in regular session of Council.

THAT Council receive the Four Counties Health Services Foundation presentation.

THAT Council receive the Health & Safety Legal Compliance presentation FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to prepare an implementation plan for the recommendations outlined in the Health & Safety Legal Compliance report to a subsequent Meeting of Council. 11

THAT Council support the resolution received from the Township of West Lincoln in regards to the challenges faced by smaller developers in Ontario Communities.

THAT Council receive and file Council Correspondence Items CC-1, CC-2, CC-3, CC-4, CC-5, and CC-7.

THAT Council receive the Junior Volunteer Firefighter Program report for information. 13

THAT Council receive the Fire Services Review Implementation Report for information.

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

THAT the Capital Budget to Actual Report for Q3 2023 be received for information

THAT the 2024 OPP Annual Billing Statement report be received.

THAT Council direct staff to complete the recommended updates to the Kerwood Park Storage Barn utilizing the remaining money budgeted for the barn roof.

THAT Council repeal the June 2015 Hiring Policy. AND THAT Council APPROVE the Hiring Policy (Policy NO. HR-1.01) and the Hiring Policy be added to the Corporate Policy Manual.

THAT Council APPROVE the Community Improvement Plan Application submitted by Timbuktu Alpaca & Agri-Tourism Farm in the amount of $5,182.60 AND THAT Council APPROVE the Template CIP Funding Agreement AND THAT Council direct the CAO and Treasurer to execute a Community Improvement Funding Agreement with Timbuktu Alpaca & Agri-Tourism Farm.

17 THAT Council refer the SCRCA request to the Township’s 2024 budget process.

THAT By-Law 56 of 2023 (Fuller-Harris Drain 2023) and By-Law 57 of 2023 (Zoning By-Law Amendment Z06-2023) receive first and second readings; FURTHER THAT By-Law 58 of 2023 (Appoint Drainage Tile Inspector - Andrew Neely) and By-Law 59 of 2023 (Confirming October 16th, 2023) receive first, second, and third and final readings. 18

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:46 PM.