County Council

THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

THAT the Minutes of the June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting and July 7, 2026 Special Meeting be approved as presented; AND THAT the Closed Session Minutes of the June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting and July 7, 2026 Special Meeting be approved as presented; AND THAT the recommendations made by the Committee of the Whole as set out in the Minutes of the June 16, 2026 meeting be adopted.

THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed at 1:09pm in order to consider the following: 5.a - Legal Services. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT Council rise from Closed Session at 1:29pm.

THAT the Award of RFP # MC-2026-07 – Design, Supply and Delivery of Office Furniture for the Middlesex County Governance and Administration Centre be received for information; AND THAT Council Award RFP # MC-2026-07 to Complete Interiors & Design Ltd. with an upset limited of $765,000.00 as previously determined by Council; AND THAT the County Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the agreement with Complete Interiors & Design Ltd. in a form satisfactory to the County Solicitor.

THAT the 2025 Middlesex County Investment Report be received for information; AND THAT the 2025 Middlesex County Investment Report be approved.

THAT the 2027 MLPS Budget Report be received for information; AND THAT County Council approve the 2027 MLPS Budget in the amount of $81,406,000; AND THAT the 2027 MLPS Budget be incorporated into the 2027 Middlesex County Budget.

THAT the Middlesex OPP Detachment Board Request for Administrative and Financial Management Services report be received for information; AND THAT staff be directed to develop a service agreement for the provision of administrative and financial management services by Middlesex County and the Municipality of Middlesex Centre to the Middlesex OPP Detachment Board for Council consideration; AND THAT staff be directed to include the Middlesex County OPP Detachment Board in its Advisory Committee and Board citizen member recruitment notice for the 2026-2030 term.

THAT the Human Services – Children’s Services update Report be received for information; AND THAT Council approve an updated Middlesex County Child Care Funding Form of Agreement to be effective August 1st, 2026; AND THAT the Director of Human Services be delegated authority to endorse the updated Middlesex County Child Care Funding Form of Agreement to be effective commencing August 1, 2026, and beyond with qualifying Child Care Centre Operators; AND THAT the Director of Human Services be delegated authority to add and/or amend the Schedules and provisions of the County Child Care Funding Agreements where necessary in their determination, to maintain and implement regulatory and eligibility changes that may occur from time from the Province of Ontario, Government of Canada, or the Service System Manager, which the County is obliged to implement.

THAT staff be directed to include the signalization of the intersection of Longwoods Road and Melbourne Road in the draft 2027 Capital Budget for Council consideration. For (8): Warden Clarke, Councillor Brennan, Councillor DeViet, Councillor Grantham, Councillor Mayhew, Councillor McGuire, Councillor McMillan, and Councillor Ropp Against (2): Councillor Burghardt-Jesson, and Councillor Smibert

THAT Council convene in Committee of the Whole at 2:20pm.

THAT the Ronald McDonald House presentation be received for information.

THAT the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Reporting Update (2020–2025) report be received for information; AND THAT staff proceed with the development of the County’s 2027-2031 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan and report back to for Council consideration.

THAT the Vayle FOI / PIA Solutions report be received for information; AND THAT Council Authorize staff to accept the quotation from Vayle in the amount of $21,881.00 annually excluding taxes over a three-year term; AND THAT the Director of Legislative Services/County Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement with Vayle in a form satisfactory to the County Solicitor.

THAT the Pre-Budget Approval - 2027 Equipment Procurement report be received for information; AND THAT County Council provide pre-budget approval for staff to issue tenders in accordance with the Middlesex County Procurement By-law in fall 2026 for equipment scheduled for replacement in 2027, with purchases to be funded through the 2027 capital budget.

THAT the Award of RFP # MC-2026-24 – Consulting Services for a Transportation Services Review be received for information; AND THAT Council Award RFP # MC-2026-24 to Municipal VU Consulting Inc. in the amount of $157,830.00 (excluding HST); AND THAT the County Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the agreement with Municipal VU Consulting Inc. in a form satisfactory to the County Solicitor.

THAT the Proposed Plan of Subdivision (File No. 39T-TC2501) and Official Plan Amendment No. 36 (File No. 39-TC-OPA36); Acorn Valley; Thames Centre Report be received for information; AND THAT the proposed Plan of Subdivision (File No. 39T-TC2501) be granted draft plan approval subject to conditions and that a Notice of Decision be circulated as required by the Planning Act and that the Notice of Decision indicate that all written submissions received on the application were considered; the effect of which helped make an informed recommendation and decision. AND THAT Amendment No. 36 (File No. 39-TC-OPA36) to the Municipality of Thames Centre Official Plan be approved, and that staff be directed to circulate a Notice of Decision as required by the Planning Act and that the Notice of Decision indicate that all written submissions received on the application were considered; the effect of which helped to make an informed recommendation and decision.

THAT the Southwest Middlesex Official Plan Amendment No. 7; File No. 39-SWM-OPA7; Housekeeping Amendment report be received for information; AND THAT Amendment No. 7 (File No. 39-SWM-OPA7) be approved; AND THAT staff be directed to circulate a Notice of Decision as required by the Planning Act, AND THAT the Notice of Decision indicate that all written submissions received on the application were considered; the effect of which helped to make an informed recommendation and decision.

THAT the Major Red-Line Revision to Plan of Subdivision; File No. 39T- SC1901; Sifton Properties Limited; Forest View; Municipality of Strathroy- Caradoc report be received for information; AND THAT the revised Plan of Subdivision (File No. 39T-SC-1901) be granted draft plan approval subject to conditions; AND THAT a Notice of Decision be circulated as required by the Planning Act; AND THAT the Notice of Decision indicate that all written submissions received on the application were considered; the effect of which helped make an informed recommendation and decision.

THAT the Report Award of RFP # MC-2026-17 – Pharmacy Services be received for information; AND THAT Council Award RFP # MC-2026-17 to Advantage Care Pharmacy; AND THAT the Strathmere Lodge Administrator be authorized to execute the agreement with Advantage Care Pharmacy in a form satisfactory to the County Solicitor.

THAT the Forest Management Plan (2026-2056) Consultation Summary and Recommended Final Plan be received for information; AND THAT the Middlesex County Forest Management Plan (2026–2056) be approved as presented; AND THAT staff be directed to implement the Forest Management Plan; AND THAT staff report back to County Council on a five yearly basis regarding the performance of the Plan, operational matters, and any areas where the Plan may require updating or amendment based on monitoring results, emerging conditions, or other relevant considerations.

THAT Items 11.d.1 to 11.d.14 be received for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole rise at 3:26pm.

THAT the By-Laws be given a first and second reading.

THAT the By-Laws be given a third and final reading.

THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:27pm.