MUNICIPALITY OF THAMES CENTRE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Hybrid Council Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)

Municipal Office - Council Chambers

4305 Hamilton Road Dorchester, ON

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Additions to Agenda

3.

Approval of Agenda

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the March 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated. 

4.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

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.

5.

Announcements

6.

Presentations/Delegations

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the presentation by G. Strauss regarding new stormwater rate charges BE RECEIVED for information.

6.1

G. Strauss - New Stormwater Rate Charges

7.

Public Meeting - Planning

• 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 March 24, 2025 Regular Council Agenda.

7.1

Consent Applications B19-24 & B20-24 (2768220 Ontario Inc. c/o Pattyn Landscape Services Ltd., Applicant; Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd. c/o Jamie Robertson, Agent) - End of Gerald Parkway on the south side and the east side of Rebecca Road

a.

Overview of Application - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Applications for Consent B19-24 and B20-22, to facilitate the creation of two (2) industrial lots requested by SBM Limited Planning and Engineering on behalf of 2768220 Ontario Inc. (Rob Pattyn) having lot frontages of approximately 35 metres and 86 metres, respectively, along the south side of Gerald Parkway and lot areas of approximately 2.2 hectares and 2.3 hectares, for lands described as Part of Lot 14, Concession 2 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:

  1.  That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act,1990 be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision for each consent.
  2. That the Owner provide cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication to the Municipality pursuant to the Planning Act equal to 2% of the value of the land.
  3. That the lots to be severed be serviced individually with municipal water and wastewater connections along Gerald Parkway to each property line, as well as the installation of a fire hydrant on Gerald Parkway at the northeast corner of the westernmost lot to be severed; and that the road surface of Gerald Parkway including curb and gutter as well as a storm sewer be extended east of the said lots including the installation of a cul-de-sac at the west end of Gerald Parkway and that all costs in this regard shall be borne by applicant and that this work be undertaken subject to the necessary permits and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
  4. That the applicant dedicate an easement in favour of the Municipality of Thames Centre to apply to the portion of the proposed cul-de-sac at the west end of Gerald Parkway that extends beyond the current road allowance.
  5. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality prior to the stamping of the deeds.
  6. That all outstanding work orders or by-law enforcement issues be resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
  7. That the necessary deeds, transfers and charges for certificates and/or instruments necessary for registration be submitted electronically.
  8. 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.

7.2

Consent Application B1-25 (Edward and Diane Brulotte, Applicants; Stewart Findlater, Findlater & Associates Inc., Agent) - Part of Lot 7, Concession 3; and Part 2 of RP 33R20080 (North Dorchester)

a.

Overview of Application - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Consent B1-25 requested by Edward and Diane Brulotte for lands legally described as Part of Lot 7, Concession 3 NRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester) and designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 33R-20080, Municipality of Thames Centre,) 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 all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality.
     
     
  3. That the lands to be conveyed be merged in the exact same name and title as the parcel located at 1274 Shaw Road, as evidenced by a consolidated parcel register under one Parcel Identifier Number (P.I.N.), and that Section 50(3) of the Planning Act apply to any further conveyance or transaction of the subject lands.
     
     
  4. That all outstanding work orders or by-law enforcement issues be resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and By-law Compliance Officer.
     
     
  5. 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.
     
     
  6. That, if deemed necessary, 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 application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement.
  • Conformity with the County Official Plan and Municipal Official Plan would be maintained.
  • The requirements of the Zoning By-Law are satisfied.

7.3

Consent Application B2-25 (McCutcheon Consulting Inc. c/o Ryan Pope, Applicant) - 21778 Nissouri Road (County Road 27)

a.

Overview of Application - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In-Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Consent B2-25 requested by McCutcheon Consulting Inc. to sever a parcel of land having a frontage of approximately 80 metres (263 ft) and a lot area of approximately 0.60 hectares (1.5 ac) for lands legally described as Part of Lot 15, Concession 3 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 21778 Nissouri Road (County Road 27) 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 all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality.

      

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

      

  4. That the proponent provide evidence from an Ontario Land Surveyor which confirms that all structures will be compliant with applicable zoning by-law provisions on the lands to be retained.

      

  5. That the owner dedicate lands up to 18 m from the centreline of construction of both County Road 27 (Nissouri Road) and County Road 28 (King Street, Thorndale) across the severed and retained parcels to the County of Middlesex for the purposes of road widening if the right of way is not already to that width.

      

  6. That the lot to be severed be serviced independently with municipal water, sanitary sewers and stormwater connections to the satisfaction of the Municipality in accordance with Thames Centre’s Design Specifications and subject to any necessary permits. The lot to be severed shall also be independently serviced to the front lot line with hydro and gas services to the satisfaction of the Municipality.

      

  7. 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.
     
     
  8. 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 application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement.
  • Conformity with the County Official Plan and Municipal Official Plan would be maintained.
  • The requirements of the Zoning By-Law are satisfied.

7.4

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z20-24 (Fred & Susan Jamieson, Applicants; Stewart Findlater, Agent) - 5242 Marion Street

a.

Overview of Application - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In-Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z20-24 as requested by Fred and Susan Jamieson to rezone a portion of the subject property from the Agricultural (A) Zone to a site-specific Agricultural (A-#) Zone to permit an Additional Residential Unit (ARU) having a floor area of 201 square metres as a permitted use, in addition to all other uses permitted in the parent Agricultural (A) Zone, for lands legally described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 3 NRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester) and designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 33R-21614, Municipality of Thames Centre be REFUSED.

  
  REASONS

  • The application is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement.
  • The application does not conform to the County of Middlesex Official Plan.
  • The application does not conform to the Municipality of Thames Centre Official Plan.

7.5

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z1-25 (Nancy and Jeffrey Hicks, Applicant; Payden Shrubb, Agent) - 5197 Dorchester Road

a.

Overview of Application - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In-Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z1-25 requested by Nancy & Jeffrey Hicks for lands legally described as Part of Lot 19, Concession 5 S.R.T.; and Parts 3,4,5 of RP 33R12724 (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 5197 Dorchester Road be APPROVED;
  
  AND THAT the implementing by-law be CONSIDERED, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda.

7.6

Close Public Meetings

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Planning Public Meetings ADJOURN at X:XX p.m. and Council RECONVENE its Regular Meeting.

8.

Approval of Previous Minutes

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, held on February 24, 2025, BE APPROVED as circulated.

9.

Consent Agenda

Items listed under Consent Agenda are RECEIVED for information in one motion. Council members may request that one or more item(s) be separated for further action.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Consent Agenda Items 9.1 through 9.12 BE RECEIVED for information. 

9.1

North Dorchester Agricultural Society - Thank You Letter

9.2

Middlesex County Council Highlights - March 11, 2025

9.3

Stand for Canada Letter

9.4

Township of Uxbridge - Implementation of Buy Canadian Policy

9.5

Township of the Archipelago - Response to Tariff Threats Resolution

9.6

Town of Goderich - Support for Ontario-wide licencing framework for rideshare companies

9.7

Township of Puslinch - Federal and Provincial Call to Action to Buy Canadian

9.8

Town of La Salle - Tariffs on Canadian Production

9.9

Durham Region - Protecting Canadian Values: Ban the Nazi Swastika in Canada

9.10

Bradford West Gwillimbury - Motion to request landlord tenant reforms

9.11

Town of Hanover - United States Imposition of Tariffs on Canada

9.12

Town of Coburg - Municipal Restructuring Study

10.

Reports of Departments

10.1

PDS-013-25 - Remove the Holding Symbol at 233 Upper Queen Street, Thorndale Z03-25

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z03-25 as requested by Rand Developments Inc. to remove the “H” Holding Provision (R3-16-H) to allow for the Draft Plan approved Condominium at 233 Upper Queen St (39T-TC-CDM2201) as a development agreement has been executed between the developer and the Municipality for lands legally described as Part of Lot 15, Concession 3 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), now the Municipality of Thames Centre, in the County of Middlesex be APPROVED.

  AND THAT the implementing by-law be CONSIDERED, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda.

10.2

2024 Drinking Water Systems Summary Reports

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. PW-ES-002-25 BE RECEIVED for information;

  AND THAT the 2024 Drinking Water Systems Summary Reports for the Dorchester and Thorndale Drinking Water Systems BE RECEIVED as required under Section 11 of O. Reg 170/03.

10.3

F-001-25 - 2024 Council and Board Remuneration and Expenses

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. F-001-25, BE RECEIVED for information, and

  THAT staff be DIRECTED to publish the 2024 Council and Board Remuneration and Expenses on the municipal website.

10.4

F-002-25 - Debt Information Report – 2025 Debenture Issuance

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. F-002-25 BE RECEIVED for information;

  
  AND THAT Council APPROVE the 2025 Debt Issuance of $7,160,399.70 for capital projects as described in this report.

11.

Reports of Committees

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.

11.1

Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - February 27, 2025

Link to meeting agenda:

https://pub-thamescentre.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9264be8b-c31b-414f-800e-2c876a2ce55b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

a.

Resolution # EDAC-003-25

Moved by: D. Reiche
Seconded by: A. McClean

THAT Report No. C-EDAC-001-25 BE RECEIVED for information;
AND THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee RECOMMEND that staff bring back a report with more information regarding the implementation process for a Chamber of Commerce for Thames Centre.

Carried.

b.

Resolution # EDAC-004-25

Moved by: J. Baribeau
Seconded by: J. Iglesias

THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee RECOMMENDS moving forward with implementing a Mural Project with Andrew Gunn Consulting, at a cost of $22,000 + HST spread out over two (2) years.

Carried.

c.

Resolution # EDAC-006-25

Moved by: J. Iglesias
Seconded by: A. McClean

THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee RECOMMEND that Council appoint two (2) community representatives to fill vacancies on the Committee.

Carried.

11.2

Accessibility and Inclusivity Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 3, 2025

Link to meeting agenda: 

https://pub-thamescentre.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=53b6a921-bf0e-4e48-9ebb-a2859fd195b1&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

a.

Resolution: AIAC- 010-2025

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

THAT the Accessibility and Inclusivity Advisory Committee APPROVE offering $100 prize for the logo design contest, to be judged by the Pride sub-committee.

Carried.

b.

Resolution: AIAC- 011-2025

THAT Accessibility and Inclusivity Advisory Committee ENDORSE applying for $500 thru the London Community Fund Grant

Carried.

12.

Unfinished Business

13.

Notice of Motion

14.

New Business

Includes other business items requiring direction.

15.

By-laws

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT By-laws 23-2025 and 24-2025 be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.

15.1

By-law No. 23-2025 - Zoning By-law Amendment (5197 Dorchester Road)

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 19, Concession 5 S.R.T.; and Parts 3,4,5 of RP 33R12724 (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, in the County of Middlesex.

15.2

By-law No. 24-2025 - Removal of Holding Symbol (233 Upper Queen Street, Thorndale)

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 15, Concession 3, in the geographic Township of West Nissouri now the Municipality of Thames Centre, in the County of Middlesex.

16.

Closed Session

• Recommended Motion:

  RESOLVED THAT Council ADJOURN to Closed Session at X:XX p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, in order for Council to consider items related to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

16.1

Adopt Closed Session Agenda

16.2

Minutes of the Previous Closed Session

16.3

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

16.4

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

16.5

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

17.

Rise and Report

18.

Confirmatory By-law

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 No. 25-2025, being the Confirmatory By-law, be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.

19.

Meeting Schedule

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (Thorndale Lions Community Centre, 265 Upper Queen Street, Thorndale) 
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

20.

Adjournment

• Recommended Motion:

  RESOLVED THAT the Regular Council Meeting ADJOURN at X:XX p.m.