The Middlesex County Record

Council Meeting

July 16, 2024

Who was there

Present (9): John Brennan, Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Susan Clarke, Colin Grantham, Allan Mayhew, Mike McGuire, Sharron McMillan, Brian Ropp, Michelle Smibert

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (19 motions)

18 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor McMillan, seconded by Councillor Smibert
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the June 25, 2024 Meeting of County Council, the Minutes of the June 25, 2024 Closed Session of County Council and the Minutes of the June 26, 2024 Development Charges Public Meeting be approved as presented; AND THAT the recommendations made by Committee of the Whole as set out in the Minutes of the June 25, 2024 Meeting be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Ropp, seconded by Councillor Grantham
Carried
THAT the Middlesex County Development Charges Report be received for information; AND THAT the Development Charges By-law implementation date be January 1, 2025; AND THAT a by-law be introduced at the July 16, 2024, Council meeting for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Clarke, seconded by Councillor McGuire
Carried
THAT the Middlesex County Warden's Activity Report be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Grantham, seconded by Councillor Brennan
Carried
THAT the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service (MLPS) Authority Board report (Item 5.a.3) be
Moved by Councillor Burghardt-Jesson, seconded by Councillor Ropp
Deferred
THAT Committee of the Whole convene at 1:27pm.
Moved by Councillor Smibert, seconded by Councillor McGuire
Carried
THAT the Western Ontario Warden's Caucus (WOWC) 2024-25 Priorities presentation be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Clarke, seconded by Councillor McMillan
Carried
THAT the Next Generation 9-1-1 - Middlesex County GIS Readiness Assessment presentation be received for information.
Moved by Councillor McMillan, seconded by Councillor Clarke
Carried
THAT the Attainable Housing Review – Implementation Report be received for information; THAT Council selects the strategic role of Housing Advocate for Middlesex County; THAT Council directs staff to prepare a detailed Attainable Housing Implementation Plan Report with the strategic role of Housing Advocate for consideration as part of the 2025 Draft Budget.
Moved by Councillor Grantham, seconded by Councillor Smibert
Carried
THAT the 5-Year Machinery Replacement Program report be received for information; AND THAT County Council approve the 5-year Machinery Replacement Program; AND THAT the equipment scheduled for replacement in 2025 be tendered in the fall of 2024.
Moved by Councillor Clarke, seconded by Councillor Ropp
Carried
THAT the 2025 Budget Schedule report be received for information; AND THAT the 2025 Budget Schedule be approved.
Moved by Councillor McMillan, seconded by Councillor Smibert
Carried
THAT items 9.d.1 to 9.d.21 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor McGuire
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole convene in Closed Session at 2:42pm in order to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual in accordance with subsections 239(2)(b).
Moved by Councillor Smibert, seconded by Councillor Clarke
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole rise from Closed Session at 3:53pm.
Moved by Councillor Burghardt-Jesson, seconded by Councillor Clarke
Carried
THAT County Council approve the proposed restructuring of the MLPS Board to separate the roles of the Board Chair and the CEO; AND THAT County Council endorse the appointment of a new Board Chair from within the existing board members and fill the upcoming board vacancy with a designated member of the County Council; AND THAT by-laws be introduced for Council consideration to implement these changes.
Moved by Councillor Burghardt-Jesson, seconded by Councillor McGuire
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole rise at 3:55pm.
Moved by Councillor Mayhew, seconded by Councillor McGuire
Carried
THAT the by-laws be given a first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Grantham, seconded by Councillor Smibert
Carried
THAT the by-laws be given a third and final reading.
Moved by Councillor Mayhew, seconded by Councillor Clarke
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 3:56pm.
Moved by Councillor McGuire, seconded by Councillor Ropp
Carried

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