Regular Council Meeting

THAT the Agenda for the May 20, 2025 Meeting of Council be approved.

THAT the minutes of the Adelaide Metcalfe Council held on May 5th, 2025 be adopted as printed. 2

THAT Council sit as the Court of Revision under Section 97 of the Drainage Act, as amended, to consider the Locher-Heaman Drain.

THAT the assessments contained in the report for the Locher- Heaman Drain, as prepared by R. Dobbin Engineering Inc., dated March 11th, 2025 and amended April 23, 2025, be confirmed as presented.

THAT the Court of Revision for the Locher-Heaman Drain be adjourned at 7:06 pm.

THAT Council convene as the Committee of Adjustment at 7:07 pm.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A01-2025 that requests relief from Section 5.1.3 to permit a maximum height of 6.55 m (21.49 ft) and from Section 7A.2.1 d) to permit for a maximum floor area of 111.48 m² (1,200 ft²) for the detached garage and a maximum floor area 29.73 m² (320.0 ft²) for the attached unenclosed lean-to 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 the Committee of Adjustment at 7:12 pm. 5

THAT Council convene into Public Meeting at 7:12 pm.

THAT Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z05-2025 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 Township and post the required $10,000 security deposit. 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 Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z06-2025 be APPROVED, and that the implementing By-law be read a first, second and third/final time. AND FURTHER THAT the property owner(s) enter into a Temporary Use Agreement with the Township and post the required $10,000 security deposit to ensure the removal of the existing 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 APPROVE the 2024 Audited Financial Statements as presented.

THAT Items 7.a through 7.f listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for May 20, 2025 be adopted as recommended.

THAT Council receive and file correspondence items 8.a through 8.d

THAT Council accepts the petition for a major improvement to the Ward Municipal Drain, submitted by the Road Authority Middlesex County under Section 78 of the Drainage Act. FURTHER THAT Council appoint Spriet Associates to produce a report to improve the Ward Drain in the geographic Township of Adelaide under Section 78 of the Drainage Act.

THAT the 2024 Treasurer’s Investment Report be received for information.

THAT Council declares Councillor Noordhof’s seat on Council vacant due to resignation; AND THAT Council resolves that Option 2 – Appointment by selection process be used to fill the vacant Council seat. FURTHER THAT Council direct the Clerk to proceed with organization and advertisement of the selection process. 12

THAT By-Law 23 of 2025 (Zoning By-Law Amendment - Temporary Use - 9529 Townsend Line), By-Law 24 of 2025 (Zoning By-Law Amendment - Temporary Use - 1901 Langan Drive), By-Law 25 of 2025 (Temporary Use Agreement - Teeple), By-Law 26 of 2025 (Temporary Use Agreement - Van Aert Farms Ltd) and By-Law 27 of 2025 (Confirming May 20th, 2025) receive first, second and third and final readings.

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 PM. 13