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DISCUSSION ON MARCH 24, 2021
For further details on items discussed, please view the agenda
- Several planning applications were presented at this meeting. Four minor variance applications were considered - one for the Glover family and one for the Vangroot family both allowing a lot frontage and a lot area less than the minimum size as per the zoning by-law. An additional application for the Van Vooren family recognized decreased lot side, front and rear depths for an existing building. The final minor variance application was to recognize a slightly smaller lot frontage on the lot that houses the new daycare centre. Also presented was a severance application within the Village of Wardsville was also approved with conditions attached. This approval allows for a single family detached dwelling.
- The sign by-law was a topic of discussion with staff directed to prepare a consolidated sign by-law for Council’s consideration which could include but is not limited to changes related to election signs, such as election sign illumination, sign size, location and time frames for signs to be installed. Several additional aspects were discussed for inclusion in a draft by-law for council's consideration at a future meeting.
- The OCWA 2020 annual reports required under: Safe Drinking Water Act for the Southwest Middlesex Drinking Water System and for the West Elgin Water System which the local water system is delivered through. Great news! - the water systems are all functioning within the parameters set out by the Provincial government.
- Funding for improved HVAC systems at the municipal office which will help with air circulation were approved with a proposed adjustment to the 2021 Capital Budget - funds for this project will be from a reserve set up for capital building projects. This upgrade is a COVID-19 project.
- Council authorized an agreement with G-Tel Engineering for Street Light Infrastructure utility locates in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex for the period of April 1, 2021 to March 30, 2023 which is anticipated to result in a savings for SWM.
- Council received a presentation through the Middlesex County legal department on development charges. The presentation led to Council supporting a development charges study with funding for this project coming from established reserves.
In Brief
General business of Council:
- Vouchers
- Meeting Minutes - March 10, , 2021
- February, 2021 Building Report
Correspondence Action:
- Mar for Mayors beautification program was endorsed for all three wards of SWM
Adopted By-laws to:
- Adopt the McFarlane Drain - Towers Culvert
- amend zoning by-law no. 2011/065, relating to 21941 Hagerty Road
- impose special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act
- Confirm the proceedings of Council - March 24, 2021