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 March 25, 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.

  • 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 25, 2024 Council Agenda.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Applications for Consent B2-24, B3-24, B4-24 and B5-24 BE DEFERRED to allow the applicant an opportunity to address the concerns raised by the Director of Planning and Development Services with respect to extending the depth of the lots to be severed consistent with the existing lot pattern located south of the subject lands to ensure conformity with the Municipality’s Official Plan.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Application for Consent B1-24 requested by Steven Bradley to sever a parcel of land containing a dwelling surplus to a farming operation as a result of farm consolidation having a frontage of approximately 73 metres along Wellburn Road and an area of approximately 0.8 hectares for lands legally described as Part of Lot 34, Concession 5 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 24089 Wellburn Road 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 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 27 (Wellburn Road) if the right of way is not already to that width.

    3. That the applicant obtain a rezoning approval to prohibit any new residential use on the lands to be retained being the remnant farm parcel.

    4. 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.

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

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

    7. That the proponent provide evidence from an Ontario Land Surveyor which confirms with respect to the lands to be severed that all structures will be compliant with applicable zoning by-law setbacks and the existing private on-site sewage disposal system and well are wholly contained and compliant with applicable setbacks as required by the Ontario Building Code.

    8.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.

    9.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.
    • The matters set out in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act would be satisfied.
  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z1-24 requested by Steven Bradley for lands legally described as Part of Lot 34, Concession 5 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 24089 Wellburn Road, 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.

  • 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 the application listed on the March 25, 2024 Council Agenda.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Application for Minor Variance A2-24, filed by Luke Vandenbosch on behalf of Ryan Crawford and Chantel Crockett to permit the construction of a lean-to addition with a floor area of approximately 74.3 square metres to an existing accessory building with a floor area of approximately 148 square metres for lands legally described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 2, SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, and designated as Part 1 on Plan 33R-2365 and known municipally as 2304 Mossley Drive, 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.
  • Recommended Motion:

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

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on March 11, 2024, be APPROVED as circulated.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Report No. PW-ES-002-24 be RECEIVED for information;

    AND THAT the 2023 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.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Report No. LS-006-24 be RECEIVED for information;
    AND THAT Council AUTHORIZE staff to provide written Municipal Approval upon request for the selling of beverage alcohol products on holidays and in accordance with Provincial requirements and regulations.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Report No. PDS-017-24 be received for information.

    AND THAT the following by-laws be ADOPTED by Council at a future meeting once Ellen Smulders covers all legal expenses incurred by the Municipality:

    A by-law to deem all the lots comprising Blocks 3, 4, 7, 8, 11 and 12; being the undesignated lots identified as PINs 08172-0165 (LT), 08172-0178 (LT), 08172-0190 (LT) and 08172-0193 (LT); those parts of Pendarves Street, Bandon Street, Glyn Street and Bruce Street between Market Ground and unnamed street identified by 08172-0203 (LT); and those parts of Market Ground, Niles Street, Hamilton Street and the unnamed street 08172-0203 (LT) between Dendarves Street and the Canadian National Railway on Plan 128 (geographic Township of North Dorchester), now in the Municipality of Thames Centre in the County of Middlesex, to no longer be considered lots on a registered plan of subdivision;

    A by-law for the purpose of selling and closing the road allowances identified as Pendarves Street, Bandon Street, Glynn Street, Market Ground, Bruce Street, part of Niles Street north of the Canadian National Railway, Hamilton Street and the unnamed street identified as PIN 08172-0203 (LT) located on Lot 3, Concession 2 (geographic Township of North Dorchester) in the Municipality of Thames Centre, County of Middlesex.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT Council for the Municipality of Thames Centre RECOMMENDS the issuance of draft plan approval to the County of Middlesex for Application for Draft Plan of Condominium (File No. 39T-TC-CDM2303) requested by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. on behalf of 246 North Inc. for lands known municipally as 246 North Street, Dorchester and subject to the conditions attached to Report No. PDS-018-24, provided the draft plan is amended with respect to the following: that “Lot 7” be renamed “Block 7” and that a 0.3 metre (1 ft) reserve apply along the north side of the Village Gate Drive extension along the frontage of renamed Block 7; and that Block 8 be deleted and that those lands be added to the Village Gate Drive road allowance.

    AND THAT Council for the Municipality of Thames Centre RECOMMENDS the issuance of draft plan approval to the County of Middlesex for Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. 39T-TC2102) requested by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. on behalf of 246 North Inc. for lands known municipally as 246 North Street, Dorchester and subject to the conditions attached to Report No. PDS-018-24, provided the draft plan is amended by eliminating Block 10 along the rear of Units 6 to 14 (inclusive) and the said Units be extended to the mutual rear lot line of the existing Village Gate Subdivision single detached lots.

    AND THAT Application for Zoning By-law (Z28-23) be APPROVED in principle and that planning staff be directed to prepare the implementing by-law 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 12.1 and 12.2 be APPROVED as presented.

Resolution: TCSWOFC-009-2024


Moved by: D. Robinson
Seconded by: J. Maudsley


THAT the Thames Centre Sports Wall of Fame Committee DECLINE to hold a Thames Centre Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony in 2024, based on the nominations received not meeting the set criteria.


Carried.

Resolution # TCSEC-006-2024
Moved by:
J. Kraft
Seconded by: M. Mundy


THAT the Thames Centre Special Events Committee form a subcommittee for sponsorships.


Carried.


Resolution # TCSEC-007-2024
Moved by:
N. Abra
Seconded by: S. Baker


THAT the movie night in Thorndale be scheduled for Friday, July 12th, 2024;
AND THAT
the movie night in Dorchester be scheduled for Friday, August 9th, 2024;
AND THAT
the Festival of Lights be scheduled for Friday, November 22nd, 2024;
AND THAT
the New Year's Eve be scheduled for Tuesday, December 31st, 2024.


Carried.


Resolution # TCSEC-008-2024
Moved by:
J. Kraft
Seconded by: N. Abra


THAT Cornfest be extended to Friday, September 6, 2024 to incorporate a 2-day vendor market.


Carried.

Includes other business items requiring direction.

16.

 

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Information Technology Services Amending Agreement with The Corporation of the County of Middlesex for the provision of IT Services to the Municipality of Thames Centre.

  • Recommended Motion:

    THAT By-law 23-2024 be adopted as presented.

  • Recommended Motion:

    RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn to closed session at X:XX p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) (e) & (j), of the Municipal Act, 2001 in order for Council to consider information about litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value.

17.3

 

(j) A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value

17.4

 

(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality

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 24-2024, being the Confirmatory By-law, be adopted as presented.

Monday, April 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (Thorndale Lions Community Centre)
Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

  • Recommended Motion:

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

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