MUNICIPALITY OF THAMES CENTRE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, October 21, 2024 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.

APPROVE AGENDA

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the October 21, 2024 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.

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 October 21, 2024 Council Agenda. 

6.1

Consent Application B9-24 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z10-24 (John and Theresa Goris, Applicant) - 17210 Plover Mills Road

a.

Overview of Application - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicant

c.

Public Questions (In Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decisions - 2 Required (Consent & Zoning)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Consent B9-24 requested by John Goris and Theresa Goris for lands legally described as Part of Lot 26, Concession 4 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 17210 Plover Mills Road (County Road 16) 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 lands to be severed be transferred to Erin Goris and/or Chris Goris or ECG Farms Ltd. or one of its affiliated farm holdings with Erin Goris and/or Chris Goris being the principal, to ensure farm consolidation.
     
     
  3. That the applicants provide a road widening dedication to the County of Middlesex across the frontage of the lands to be severed and the lands to be retained measuring up to 18 metres from the centreline of County Road 16 (Plover Mills Road) if the right of way is not already to that width.
     
     
  4. That the applicant obtain a rezoning approval to prohibit any new residential use on the lands to be severed being the remnant farm parcel.
     
     
  5. 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, RSO 1990, as amended, with such costs to be paid in full to the appropriate engineering firm, all to the satisfaction of the Drainage Superintendent.
     
     
  6. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality.
     
     
  7. That all outstanding work orders or by-law enforcement issues be resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
     
     
  8. 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 severed.
     
     
  9. That the proponent provide evidence from an Ontario Land Surveyor which confirms that the existing onsite sewage system and well are wholly contained and compliant with applicable setbacks from property line, as required by the Ontario Building Code, on the lands to be severed.
     
     
  10. 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.
      
      
  11. 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 Policy Statement.
  • Conformity with the County Official Plan and Municipal 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 Z10-24 requested by John Goris and Theresa Goris for lands legally described as Part of Lot 26, Concession 4 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 17210 Plover Mills Road (County Road 16) be APPROVED;

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

6.2

Consent Application B12-24 (Sherry Lynn Pye & Lawrence Pye, Applicant; Michael Pye, Agent) - 2770 Rath 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 Consent B12-24 filed by Michael Pye on behalf of Sherry Lynn Pye and Lawrence Pye to establish a right-of-way access easement having a width of approximately 11.54 metres and a length of approximately 14.6 metres in favour of the owner at 2757 Rath Street over the subject lands to ensure legal access from a property 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 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.

      

  3. That the Owner’s solicitor provide an undertaking for the registration of the maintenance and access agreement on title of the lands to the satisfaction of the Municipality.

      

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

      

  5. 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 would be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.
  • Conformity with the County Official Plan and Municipal Official Plan would be maintained.

6.3

Close Public Meeting

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Planning Public Meetings adjourn at X:XX p.m. in order to sit as Committee of Adjustment under the Planning Act, to consider an application listed on the October 7, 2024 Council Agenda.

7.

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT

7.1

Minor Variance Application A10-24 (Sherry Lynn Pye & Lawrence Pye, Applicant; Michael Pye, Agent) - 2770 Rath Street

a.

Overview of Application - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In-Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Committee Members

e.

Close Public Hearing

f.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Minor Variance A10-24 filed by Michael Pye on behalf of Sherry Lynn Pye and Lawrence Pye to permit a reduced minimum lot frontage of 20.1 metres 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. REASONS The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan would be maintained; The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law would be maintained; The effects of the variance are considered minor in nature; and The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the land.

7.2

Adjourn Committee of Adjustment

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Committee of Adjustment adjourn at X:XX p.m. and Council reconvene its regular meeting. 

8.

PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS

8.1

Provincial Planning Statement Updates - A. Heddle-Jacobs, County of Middlesex Planner

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the presentation on Provincial Planning Statement Updates, as provided by A. Heddle-Jacobs, County of Middlesex Planner, BE RECEIVED for information.

8.2

Thames Centre Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - B. Lucas, 308 Consulting

See also Agenda Item 11.1 - Municipal Performance Measures & Indicators

** Presentation slides will be delivered as part of the meeting. 

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the presentation on Thames Centre Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as presented by B. Lucas of 308 Consulting, BE RECEIVED for information.

9.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on October 7, 2024 BE APPROVED as circulated. 

9.1

Regular Council Minutes - October 7, 2024

10.

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 10.1 through 10.9 BE RECEIVED as information. 

10.1

Middlesex County Council Meeting Highlights - October 8, 2024

10.2

County of Brant, Oxford County, Municipality of Lambton Shores and Middlesex County - Southwest Community Transit Services

10.3

Township of Adelaide Metcalfe and Town of Plympton-Wyoming - Request to Increase Tile Drain Loan Limit

10.4

Ontario's Big City Mayors - SolvetheCrisis.ca Campaign

10.5

Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus - Support for Blue Box Program Extended Producer Responsibility for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Sector (Non-Eligible Sources)

10.6

Municipality of St. Charles - Recommendations for Government Regulations of Nicotine Pouches

10.7

Town of Parry Sound - Call on Province to Update the Municipal Elections Act

10.8

City of Temiskaming Shores - Request to Province to Reverse Decision on Alcohol Sales Locations and Implement a Comprehensive Alcohol Strategy 

10.9

Township of Brock - Rideshare Services

11.

REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS

11.1

Municipal Performance Measures & Indicators

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. CAO-008-24 BE RECEIVED for information;
  AND THAT Council APPROVE the ongoing development, tracking and publication of Thames Centre Municipal Performance Measures and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

11.2

Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) - Grant Application

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. CS-013-24 BE RECEIVED for information;
  AND THAT Council ENDORSE proceeding with applying for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Grant for the Replacement of the North Ice Pad.

12.

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 12.1 and 12.2 BE APPROVED as presented.

12.1

Thames Centre Environmental Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes - October 7, 2024

Link to meeting agenda:

https://pub-thamescentre.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=05923250-0413-489c-ae1b-e9cff63595f2&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

12.2

Thames Centre Special Events Committee Regular Meeting Minutes - October 9, 2024

Link to meeting agenda:

https://pub-thamescentre.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7126cbd3-6f3d-4543-8915-01e2a2b8a440&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

13.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14.

NOTICE OF MOTION

Notice of Motion by Councillor Lockie. 

• Recommended Motion:
  Moved: D. Lockie

  THAT Council RECONSIDER its by-law to appoint an auditor for the term 2023 to 2027.

• Recommended Motion:
  Moved: D. Lockie

  THAT Council DIRECT staff to complete a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Auditor Services for the Municipality for the years 2024 through 2028 and report back. 

15.

NEW BUSINESS

Includes other business items requiring direction.

16.

BY-LAWS

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT By-laws 73-2024 through 76-2024 BE ADOPTED as presented.

16.1

By-law 73-2024 - Zoning By-law Amendment (17210 Plover Mills 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 26, Concession 4 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre, in the County of Middlesex.

16.2

By-law 74-2024 - Removal of Holding Symbol (3062 Cromarty Drive)

Being a By-law to amend the Thames Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 75-2006 to remove the Holding Symbol from lands legally described as Part of Lot 9, Concession 1, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), in the Municipality of Thames Centre, County of Middlesex.

16.3

By-law 75-2024 (Hamilton Crescent)

Being a By-law to amend the Thames Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 75-2006 to remove the Holding Symbol from lands legally described as Part Lot 8, Concession 3, NRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 33R-17546, Municipality of Thames Centre and Part of Lot 8, Concession 3, NRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester) designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 33R-17546, Municipality of Thames Centre, County of Middlesex

16.4

By-law 76-2024 - Confirmatory By-law

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

17.

MEETING SCHEDULE

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

18.

ADJOURNMENT

• Recommended Motion:

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