Regular Council Meeting

THAT the Agenda for the May 19, 2026 Meeting of Council be approved.

THAT the minutes of the Adelaide Metcalfe Meeting of Council held on April 20, 2026 be adopted as printed.

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

THAT Minor Variance Application A02-2026 which requests relief from Section 10.2 of the Township’s Zoning By-law to permit for a reduced interior side yard setback of 1.2 m (3.94 ft) for a proposed addition to the existing single-detached dwelling, be GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1. That the addition shall be constructed in the same general location and be the same general size as identified in the application. 2. That 911 addressing signage shall be posted to the satisfaction of the County of Middlesex and Township of Adelaide Metcalfe. Reasons:  The intent of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Official Plan is maintained;  The intent of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Zoning By-law is maintained;  The variance is considered "minor" in nature; and,  The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the lands.

THAT Council APPROVE the 2025 Audited Financial Statements as presented.

That Items 7.a through 7.j listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for the May 19tth, 2026 Meeting of Council be adopted as recommended.

THAT Council receive and file correspondence items 8.a through to 8.e

THAT Council adopt the By-Law to establish a Joint Middlesex County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended.

THAT Council adopt By-Law No. 17 of 2026, being a By-Law to amend By-Law No. 26 of 2022 to establish a half-day per diem rate for Members of Council.

THAT Council adjourn to closed session at 7:34 pm pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss the following matter(s); (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Napier Schoolhouse Request for Proposals)

THAT Council adjourn Closed Session at 8:11 pm.

THAT Council award RFP AM-Q2026-01 the Sale of Former Metcalfe Schoolhouse, in Napier, Adelaide Metcalfe, ON. to 1000563449 Ontario LTD. Brittany and Wesley Huston AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of the Former Metcalfe Schoolhouse

THAT By-Law 16 of 2026 (Establish Election Joint Audit Committee), By-Law 17 of 2026 (Half-Day Per Diem - Council Remuneration) and 10 By-Law 18 of 2026 (Confirming May 19th, 2026) receive first, second and third and final readings.

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:13 PM.