Council Meeting

THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

THAT the Minutes of the August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting be approved as presented; THAT the Closed Session Minutes of the August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting be approved as presented; AND THAT the recommendations made by the Committee of the Whole as set out in the Minutes of the August 12, 2025 meeting be adopted.

THAT the Appointments to the Recruitment Committee for the Director of Financial Services / Treasurer report be received for information; THAT the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer Recruitment Committee Terms of Reference be approved; AND THAT the necessary by-law be introduced at the September 9, 2025, meeting of Council to appoint the Warden, Deputy Warden, Director of ITS and CAO to the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer Recruitment Committee.

THAT Middlesex County Council, as the Strathmere Lodge Committee of Management, receive the Strathmere Lodge Long- Term Care Performance, Compliance, and Strategic Alignment Review and Master Plan report for information; AND THAT staff be directed to undertake procurement activities in accordance with the County’s Procurement By-law through a competitive RFP process, and report back to the Strathmere Lodge Committee of Management with the recommended proponent for consideration.

THAT Committee of the Whole convene at 1:09pm.

THAT the 2026 Meeting Schedule for Middlesex County Council, Committees & Library Board Report be received for information; THAT Council adopt the 2026 Meeting Schedule for Middlesex County Council, Committees & Library Board; AND THAT the 2026 Meeting Schedule for Middlesex County Council, Committees & Library Board be circulated to County Councillors and local municipalities.

THAT the Community Safety Zones Policy report be received for information; THAT the Middlesex County Community Safety Zone Policy be approved; THAT staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to designate Community Safety Zones on County roads for Council consideration; AND THAT staff be directed to update the County website with Community Safety Zone educational information.

THAT the Pre-Budget Approval - 2026 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 2025 for equipment scheduled for replacement in 2026, with purchases to be funded through the 2026 capital budget.

THAT the Update on Procurement Considerations Regarding Tariffs Report be received for information.

THAT Middlesex County Council support the resolution from the Township of Zorra supporting the Ministry of Education's review of the governance of Thames Valley District School Board and calling for alternate structures to be considered.

THAT Items 9.d.1 to 9.d.27 be received for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole rise at 1:49pm.

THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed at 1:49pm in order to consider the following: 10.a - Facilities. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT Council rise from Closed Session at 2:04pm.

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 2:07pm.