Regular Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Adelaide Metcalfe Council held on December 8th, 2023 be adopted as printed.

THAT the minutes of the Adelaide Metcalfe Council held on December 18th, 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 Beattie Drain 2023.

THAT the assessments contained in the report for the Beattie Drain 2023, as prepared by Spriet Associates, dated October 16, 2023, be confirmed as presented.

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

THAT Application for Minor Variance A09-2023 that requests relief from Section 6.2 of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Comprehensive Zoning By-law to permit a lot area of 37.6 ha (92.9 ac) be GRANTED.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A10-2023 for relief from Section 5.17 of the Zoning By-law to permit requested setbacks from the proposed chicken barn and the single detached residential dwellings identified in the chart below be DENIED. MDS II Requirement Required Requested Setback Setback Setback to a Type A Land 398 m 209.7 m (688 Use(1548 Cuddy Drive) (1,306 ft) ft) Setback to a Type A Land 398 m 225.9 m (741 Use(1500 Cuddy Drive) (1,306 ft) ft) Setback to a Type A Land 398 m 307.8 m Use(1472 Cuddy Drive) (1,306 ft) (1,010 ft) Setback to a Type A Land 398 m 392 m (1,286 Use(1602 Cuddy Drive) (1,306 ft) ft) Reasons: 6  The intent of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Official Plan is not maintained;  The intent of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Zoning By-law is not maintained;  The variances are not considered "minor" in nature; and,  The variances are not desirable for the appropriate use and development of the lands.

7 THAT Application for Consent B12-2023, 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 B12-2023 be paid in full. 4. That a Zoning By-law Amendment that recognizes the residential use of the severed lot of Consent B12-2023 and prohibits new dwellings on the retained lot of Consent B12-2023 be in full force and effect. 5. That unless replaced, the existing septic system is to be inspected by a qualified septic installer and the inspection report be provided to the Township for determination as to any replacement or remedial works that may be required. The qualified septic installer shall also confirm the location of the existing septic system is wholly contained on the severed lands and confirm that the clearance distance from the s

THAT Application for Consent B13-2023, 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 B13-2023 be paid in full. 4. That a Zoning By-law Amendment that recognizes the residential use of the severed lot of Consent B13-2023 and prohibits new dwellings on the retained lot of Consent B13-2023 be in full force and effect. 5. That unless replaced, the existing septic system is to be inspected by a qualified septic installer and the inspection report be provided to the Township for determination as to any replacement or remedial works that may be required. The qualified septic installer shall 10 also confirm the location of the existing septic system is wholly contained on the severed lands and confirm that the clearance distance from the

THAT Application for Consent B14-2023, 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 B14-2023 be paid in full. 4. That a Zoning By-law Amendment that recognizes the residential use of the severed lot of Consent B14-2023 12 and prohibits new dwellings on the retained lot of Consent B14-2023 be in full force and effect. 5. That unless replaced, the existing septic system is to be inspected by a qualified septic installer and the inspection report be provided to the Township for determination as to any replacement or remedial works that may be required. The qualified septic installer shall also confirm the location of the existing septic system is wholly contained on the severed lands and confirm that the clearance distance from the

THAT Council adjourn the Committee of Adjustment at 7:46 pm.

THAT Council convene into Public Meeting at 7:47 pm.

THAT Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z11-2023 be APPROVED and given three readings. Reasons:  Consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement would be maintained;  Conformity with the County of Middlesex Official Plan would be maintained; and, 14  Conformity with the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Official Plan would be maintained.

THAT Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z12-2023 be APPROVED and given three readings. 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 Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z13-2023 be APPROVED and given first and second reading, with the third reading to be given once a reference plan has been received. Reasons 15  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 7:49 pm and reconvene in regular session of Council.

THAT Council support the resolution received from the City of Sudbury in regards to Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act

THAT Council receive and file Council Correspondence Items CC-1, CC-2, CC-3, CC-4, CC-5, CC-6, and CC-8.

THAT Council APPROVE the tender received from C. Robert Robinson Construction in the amount of $75,696.00 (plus HST) for the re-construction of the Fuller Harris Drain.

THAT Council receive the Fire Department 2023 Final Activity Report as prepared by the Fire Chief.

THAT the application submitted by Seldom Rest Family Farms Ltd for a tile drain loan on Concession 1, East Part of Lot 1 (geographic Township of Metcalfe) and municipally known as 1240 Katesville Drive, be approved in accordance with the OMAFRA’s policies for tile drainage for the current year, subject to approval and funding from OMAFRA.

THAT Council approve the Tender received from Equipment Sales & Services Limited for the supply of One (1) New 2024 Komatsu GD655- 7 Motor Grader in the amount of $473,000.00 (plus HST).

THAT Council adjourn to closed session at 8:18 pm pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss the following matter(s); (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Servicing Agreement between Adelaide Metcalfe and Strathroy-Caradoc)

THAT Council direct the staff to proceed as directed in Closed Session.

THAT By-Law 60 of 2023 (Kelly Drain 2023) and By-Law 61 of 2023 (Dortmans-Mullifarry Drive Drain 2023) receive third and final readings; AND THAT By-Law 6 of 2024 (Zoning By-Law Amendment - 2921 Cuddy Drive) receive first and second readings; 21 AND THAT By-Law 1 of 2024 (Interim Tax Levy), By-Law 2 of 2024 (Temporary Borrowing), By-Law 3 of 2024 (Agreement - Motor Grader Purchase), By-Law 4 of 2024 (Zoning By-Law Amendment - 25493 Wood Road), By-Law 5 of 2024 (Zoning By-Law Amendment - 3859 Wardell Drive), and By-Law 7 of 2024 (Confirming January 15th, 2023) receive first, second, and third and final readings.

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:36 PM.