Regular Council Meeting

THAT the Agenda for the December 16th, 2024 Meeting of Council be approved.

THAT the minutes of the Adelaide Metcalfe Council held on November 18, 2024 be adopted as printed.

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

THAT Application for Minor Variance A06-2024 that requests relief from Section 5.1.2 to permit a portion of the detached garage to be located in the front yard, Section 5.1.3 to permit for a maximum height of 7.0 m (22.97 ft) and Section 6.2 to permit for a front yard setback of 26.0 m (85.30 ft) be GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1. The relief solely applies to the accessory structure, as shown on the site sketch submitted with the subject application. 2. The proposed accessory structure shall be one-storey. 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 adjourn Committee of Adjustment at 7:06 pm

THAT Council convene into Public Meeting at 7:06 pm.

THAT Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z13-2024 be APPROVED, and that the implementing By-law be read a first, second and third/final time. AND FURTHER THAT the property owners enter into a Temporary Use Agreement with the Municipality and post the required $10,000 5 security deposit to ensure the removal of the original single- detached dwelling. Reasons  Consistency with the Provincial Planning 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.  Conformity with the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Zoning By- law would be maintained.

THAT Council adjourn the Public Meeting at 7:09 pm and reconvene into regular session of Council.

THAT the 2025 Draft Municipal Budget presentation be received. FURTHER that the 2025 Budget be considered for adoption at the December 23rd, 2024 Special Meeting of Council.

THAT Items 9.a through 9.g listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for December 16, 2024 be adopted as recommended.

THAT Council support the resolution for the Town of Aurora regarding the redistribution of Provincial Land Tax-GST to Municipalities.

THAT Council receive and file Council Correspondence items 10.a, 10.b. 10.c, and 10.e

THAT Council receive the report titled Municipal Engineering Services for information. AND THAT Council approves the outcome of the Request for Proposal for Municipal Engineering Services being Spriet Associates London Limited. AND THAT Council direct the CAO to develop a contract with Spriet Associates London Limited to be presented at a subsequent Council meeting for Council’s consideration.

THAT the 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law be APPROVED.

THAT Council receive the “Kerwood Cat & By-Law Enforcement Update” report for information.

THAT Council receive the report titled Drainage Superintendent Services for information. AND THAT Council direct the CAO to seek a qualified firm for the purposes of providing drainage superintendent services on behalf of the Township as soon as possible and continue to explore viable options to onboarding an individual for this task. 13 AND THAT Council direct the CAO to develop a contract with a firm to be presented at a subsequent Council meeting for Council’s consideration.

THAT Council adjourn to closed session at 6:29 pm pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss the following matter(s); (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

THAT Council direct the Mayor to proceed as discussed in Closed Session.

THAT By-Law 53 of 2024 (Toohill Drain 2024) receive third and final reading.

THAT By-Law 62 of 2024 (2025 Fees & Charges), By-Law 63 of 2024 (Zoning By-Law Amendment - 2292 Murphy Drive), By-Law 64 of 2024 (Temporary Use Agreement - Daniel & Lindsay FitzGerald), By-Law 65 of 2024 (Interim Tax Levy 2025), By-Law 66 of 2024 (Temporary Borrowing), By-Law 67 of 2024 (Confirming December 16th, 2024) receive first, second, and third and final readings.

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:49 PM.