MUNICIPALITY OF THAMES CENTRE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

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Hybrid Council Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)
Municipal Office - Council Chambers
4305 Hamilton Road Dorchester, ON

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  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the May 27, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated.

The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act requires any member of Council declaring a pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof, where the interest of a member of Council has not been disclosed by reason of the member’s absence from the meeting, to disclose the interest at the first open meeting attended by the member of Council and otherwise comply with the Act.

Chris Robinson and Adam Stern, Great Lake Canadians & Dorchester Minor Baseball

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Presentation by the Great Lake Canadians and Dorchester Minor Baseball BE RECEIVED for information.

Gord Gurmin, Dorchester Lions Club President

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Request to Install a Lions Friendship Arch at the FlightExec Centre from the Dorchester Lions Club BE RECEIVED for information.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at X:XX p.m. and move into Public Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act, to consider applications listed on the May 27, 2024 Council Agenda.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Application for Consent B6-24 requested by Stewart Findlater on behalf of Kevin and Jodi McGuffin to sever a parcel of land having a frontage of approximately 100 metres along Nissouri Road and an area of approximately 2.9 hectares to facilitate the disposal of a residence surplus to a farming operation as a result of farm consolidation for lands legally described as Part of Lot 24, Concession 2 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 22803 Nissouri Road be DENIED.

    REASONS

    •The application is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.

    •Conformity with the County of Middlesex Official Plan would not be maintained.

    •Conformity with the Municipality of Thames Centre Official Plan would not be maintained.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment (Z3-24) filed by Jamie and Tanya Buck to permit an Additional Residential Unit for lands legally described as Part of Lot 15, Concession 7, (geographic Township of West Nissouri) and designated as Part 1 on Plan 33R-20519, Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 18065 Thorndale Road be APPROVED in principle and that staff be directed to bring forward the implementing by-law for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Municipality of Thames Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law 75-2006 be AMENDED to permit two single unit dwellings on the property municipally known as 16692 Ebenezer Drive, for a temporary period not to exceed three (3) years, as filed by Martin Vandenberk on behalf of MV Management Inc. (Z4-24), as included in the by-law portion of the agenda;

    AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute a Temporary Use Agreement, substantially in the form of the agreement attached, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the Planning Public Meetings adjourn at X:XX pm and Council reconvene in its regular meeting in order to continue with its deliberations. 

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on May 13, 2024, BE APPROVED as circulated.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Report No. CS-010-24 BE RECEIVED for information;
    AND THAT Council APPROVE the recommended Lease Agreement for the new space VON Middlesex-Elgin (VON) will be occupying upon completion of the renovation to that portion of the FlightExec Centre;
    AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the Facility Lease Agreement, substantially in the form of the agreement attached, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Report No. CS-011-24 BE RECEIVED for information;

    AND THAT Council AUTHORIZE funds from the Thorndale Lions Community Centre deferred revenue be applied to the $40,000 overage for the storm water management 2024 capital project;

    AND THAT Council DIRECT staff to negotiate with Peters Paving Inc. to finalize the optimal scope of the project, as detailed within this report.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Report No. PDS-30-24 BE RECEIVED for information;
    AND THAT the Community Improvement Plan dated May 13, 2024 be APPROVED in principle and that staff be directed to bring forward the implementing by-law for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Application for Part Lot Control Exemption (PLC-1-24) by 1732435 Ontario Limited (c/o Shawn Elliott) for lands located on the west side of Shirley Street south of Patrick Street in the village of Thorndale and legally described as Lot 15 on Plan 33M-829 be APPROVED;

    AND THAT the implementing by-law be ADOPTED as included in the by-law portion of the agenda;

    AND THAT the adopted by-law be forwarded to the County of Middlesex for consideration of approval.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment (Z12-20) by Vista Wood Estates Limited (c/o Don Cromarty) be APPROVED in principle;

    AND THAT staff be DIRECTED to prepare a zoning by-law amendment for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting and subject to the following changes with reference to the Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. 39T-TC2001): that Block 42 be rezoned to a site-specific R1-17 Zone; that the requested site-specific R3-15 Zone for Blocks 43 and 44 be subject to reduced front yard and exterior side yard width of 4.5 metres for the habitable portion of the dwelling and 6 metres for the attached garage portion of the dwelling; that any parkland dedication be rezoned to Open Space (OS) with the exception of lands currently zoned Environmental Protection (EP); and that Block 45 (stormwater management pond) and Block 46 (private gardens) be rezoned to the Open Space (OS) Zone; and that all lands to be rezoned for residential purposes be subject to a holding “H” provision;

    AND THAT based on the foregoing changes, no further notice be required pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Applications for Consent B2-24, B3-24, B4-24 and B5-24 as revised and requested by Michael Pye on behalf of Sherry Lynn Pye and Lawrence Pye to sever four (4) parcels of land each having a frontage of approximately 31 metres along Putnam Road and, from north to south, each having an area of approximately 0.45 hectares, 0.49 hectares, 0.53 hectares and 0.53 hectares, for lands legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession B, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 2770 Rath Street be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:

    1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act 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 and the required fee.

    2. That the applicant be required to dedicate lands up to 15 m from the centreline of construction of County Road 30 (Putnam Road) to the County of Middlesex for the purposes of road widening if the right of way is not already to that width. That the applicant be also required to dedicate lands up to 18 m from the centreline of construction of County Road 29 (Hamilton Road) to the County of Middlesex for the purposes of road widening if the right of way is not already to that width.

    3. That a consent for easement purposes be required to establish a right-of-way in favour of the owner of 2757 Rath Street over the subject lands to ensure legal access to and from Rath Street (if such easement does not already exist).

    4.That an easement in favour of the Municipality of Thames Centre be dedicated for the lands to be severed consistent with the working area identified in the Putnam Drain Report.

    5. That the applicant obtain a rezoning approval to rezone the lots to be severed and the lots to be retained to the Hamlet Residential (HR) Zone with the exception of flood prone lands along the Reynolds Creek Drain and extending the full length of the subject property which are to be rezoned to Environmental Protection (EP).

    6.That an approved minor variance be required to address the lot frontage deficiency of the lands to be retained.

    7.That the applicant retain a qualified professional to undertake a soils investigation to confirm independent private sewage disposal systems are capable of supporting the proposed residential development based on existing site conditions and surrounding uses.

    8.That the applicant enter into a Development Agreement with the Municipality to facilitate the residential development of the lands to address a number of matters including but not limited to access, grading, drainage, private servicing, identify any easements that apply to the lands; and that the said agreement be registered against the title of the subject lands.

    9. That the applicant initiate and assume, if required, all engineering costs associated with the preparation of a revised assessment schedule in accordance with the Drainage Act, with such costs to be paid in full to the appropriate engineering firm, all to the satisfaction of the Drainage Superintendent.

    10. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality.

    11. That all outstanding work orders or by-law enforcement issues be resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.

    12.That the necessary deeds, transfers and charges for certificates and /or instruments necessary for registration be submitted electronically to the Municipality, all of which are to be fully executed.

    13.That an electronic version of a deposited reference plan be submitted to legally describe the lands affected and in general conformity with this decision, all to the satisfaction of the Municipality.

    REASONS

    •The applications would be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.

    •Conformity with the County Official Plan would be maintained.

    •The requirements of the Zoning By-Law are capable of being satisfied through the requested rezoning.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z2-24 as revised and requested by Michael Pye on behalf of Sherry Lynn Pye and Lawrence Pye for lands legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession B, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 2770 Rath Street, be APPROVED in principle and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting.

Items listed under Reports of Committees are APPROVED by Council in one motion.  Council Members may request that one or more item(s) be separated for further action. 

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Reports of Committees Agenda Items 11.1 and 11.2 BE APPROVED as presented.

Moved by: S. Rae
Seconded by: M. Coghlin


THAT Report No. C-AIAC-07-2024 BE RECEIVED for information;


AND THAT the Accessibility & Inclusivity Advisory Committee (AIAC) provide direction that $1,000.00 of the 2024 budget be to dedicate to the 2024 Pride Event.


Carried.


Moved by: S. Rae
Seconded by: D. Lockie


THAT staff provide a draft Terms of Reference that models Wellington Centre for review at an upcoming meeting.


Carried.

Moved by: K. Carter
Seconded by: M. Mundy


THAT Agenda Item 6.1, “Thames Centre’s 25th Anniversary (January 1, 2026) – Committee Discussion” BE REFERRED to the Regular Meeting scheduled on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, ahead of 2025 Budget Preparations.


Carried.

  • Recommended Motion:
    Moved: D. Lockie

    THAT Council DEFER required responses from affected property owners impacted by the Hamilton Road/ Oakwood Drive – Sanitary Trunk Sewer Construction, and Oakwood Place – Reconstruction project to Dec. 2024 with payments starting on the final tax bill for 2025;

    AND THAT Council REDUCE the interest rates quoted in the letters dated April 30, 2024 by 1% for impacted property owners.

  • Recommended Motion:
    Moved: C. Crockett

    WHEREAS  The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Thames Centre supported the resolutions of the Councils of the Municipality of South Huron, Howick Township, and the Municipality of North Perth at their regular Council Meeting on May 8, 2023;

    AND WHERES the issues that lead to that resolution still persist today;

    NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Thames Centre urges the Provincial Government to:

    a) Require all school buses to have stop arm cameras installed and paid for by the Province for the start of the 2024-2025 school year; and

    B) Underwrite the costs for the implementation and on-going annual costs for Administrative Monetary Penalties in small and rural municipalities;

    AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, Attorney General, Minister of Education, Provincial opposition parties, Hon. Rob Flack, MPP and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

Includes other business items requiring direction.

Minutes of the introductory meeting of the Board on May 21, 2024 and Correspondence from the Board. 

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Thames Centre Council ENDORSE the appointment of Murray Faulkner and Jim Maudsley as Public Member representatives for the Middlesex County OPP Detachment Board for the duration of the 2022-2026 term of Council. 

15.

 
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT By-laws 36-2024 through 41-2024 BE ADOPTED as presented. 

Being a by-law to exempt from part lot control, lands legally described as Lot 15 on Plan 33M-829, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 33R-21873 (geographic Township of West Nissouri) in the Municipality of Thames Centre, in the County of Middlesex (Elliott Estates Subdivision, Phase 1, Thorndale)

Being a By-law to provide for the collection of costs of repairs and maintenance of municipal drainage works in the Municipality of Thames Centre

Being a By-law to levy the final cost of the work of the construction known as the Crampton Drain 2022, as provided for in By-law No. 77-2022

Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Facility Lease Agreement with Victorian Order of Nurses Canada - Ontario Branch-VON Middlesex-Elgin for the rental of a portion of the FlightExec Centre located at 2066 Dorchester Road, Dorchester, Ontario

Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 75-2006, as amended, insofar as it relates to the lands located at Part of Lot 31, Concession 2 (geographic Township of West Nissouri) Municipality of Thames Centre, in the County of Middlesex

Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Temporary Use Agreement with MV Management Inc. relating to the property at Part of Lot 31, Concession 2 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), now the Municipality of Thames Centre.

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Monday, June 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

  • Recommended Motion:

    RESOLVED THAT Council ADJOURN to closed session at X:XX p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) & (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 in order for Council to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a municipal or local board employee and labour relations or employee negotiations. 

Being a by-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution of the Municipality of Thames Centre 

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT By-law 42-2024, being the Confirmatory By-law, BE ADOPTED as presented.

  • Recommended Motion:

    RESOLVED THAT the meeting adjourn at X:XX p.m.

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