Prior to the Council Meeting, Middlesex Centre held the inaugural meeting of the new Committee of Adjustment. Going forward, Committee of Adjustment will meet on Wednesdays at 3:30pm prior to the evening Council Meetings.
Mayor DeViet opened the meeting by presenting Jake Ferber with the 2024 Middlesex Centre Proficiency Award. This award is given annually to a Medway High School student for outstanding academic achievement. Congratulations, Jake!
During the meeting, Council:
- Received the Middlesex Centre annual energy consumption report from 2022 – 2023, as required by the Ministry of Energy. Natural gas consumption decreased significantly between 2021 and 2023, resulting in 18.28% decrease in the municipality’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
- Awarded construction of the Nixon-Stokes Municipal Drain to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited in the amount of $223,400.
- Received the Ontario Building Code update for information. Of note are changes to the classification of large farm buildings and a requirement for radon gas mitigation systems. Changes to the building code will come into effect January 1, 2025.
- Received the budget to actual report for June 2024.
- Approved amendments to the Parking By-law to include the requirement for paid parking at the Douglas B. Weldon Park.
Planning Matters
Sitting at the public meeting, Council received and reviewed a zoning amendment application.
Next Council Meeting
The next meeting of Middlesex Centre Council is set for Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Please note that council meetings will be held at the Ilderton Community Centre for the duration of the municipal office renovation.
Meeting times are subject to change, so please confirm with the meeting agenda when posted.
For More Information
For more details on any of these items, see the full meeting agenda or contact the Municipal Clerk. You can view the meeting on YouTube.
Meeting highlights are prepared to give residents timely updates on council decisions. The Council Meeting Minutes are the official record of the meeting.