Middlesex Centre Council held two meetings on March 20. In the afternoon, Council held a special informational meeting about the municipal Development Charges Study. Later in the evening, Council held their regularly scheduled meeting.
Development Charges Study Update
Peter Simcisko of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., the project consultant, provided Council with an introductory overview to the Development Charges Study which is being undertaken by the municipality.
Development Charges (or DCs) are fees levied by municipalities to help cover the costs associated with infrastructure and services required due to new developments/growth. Under provincial legislation, municipalities must update their DC Study every five years.
A formal public meeting on the DC Study is scheduled for May 2024. The supporting DC Background Report will be posted to the project page on website in advance of the meeting.
In Brief
During the meeting, Council:
- Received Middlesex Centre’s Budget to Actual Report for February 2024.
- Received the findings from the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) Accommodation Plan for information.
- Approved the purchase of a new hydro vacuum in the amount of $232,572. This equipment is used when excavating to reduce the risk of damaging underground utilities.
- Received the findings of the Arva Dam Safety Review for information.
- Received Middlesex Centre’s Strategic Plan Progress Report for 2023. The report provides a snapshot of the accomplishments made towards the Strategic Plan's objectives last year.
Planning Matters
Sitting as the Committee of Adjustment and then in public meeting, Council received and reviewed a number of planning applications.
Next Council Meeting
The next regularly scheduled Middlesex Centre Council Meeting is set for Wednesday, April 3, 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 agendas or contact the Municipal Clerk. You can view the meeting YouTube (DC Study Meeting and Regular Council Meeting).
Meeting highlights are prepared to give residents timely updates on council decisions. The Council Meeting Minutes are the official record of the meeting.