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Home Thames Centre Meetings January 12, 2026

Council · Regular

January 12, 2026

MUNICIPALITY OF THAMES CENTRE REGULAR MEETING

17:00 – 20:40 · 3h 40m
4 present · 1 absent
S. McMillan Mayor — M. Smibert Deputy Mayor — C. Crockett Councillor Absent D. Lockie Councillor — T. Heeman Councillor —
Staff & officers present
J. Bellchamber-Glazier Chief Administrative Officer — J. Brick Consultant — J. Millson Interim Treasurer — J. Nethercott Director of Legislative Services/Clerk — Jarrod Craven Director of Public Works — M. Ramnanan Communications Manager — N. Dorken Director of Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief — S. Henshaw Deputy Clerk — S. MacDonald Director of Community Services & Facilities — T. Pitt Drainage Superintendent —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: THAT the January 12, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated.
    • · Motion 2 added: THAT the presentation on Homelessness Supports in Middlesex County from Joe Winser, Acting Director of Human Services for Middlesex County, BE RECEIVED for information.
    • · Motion 3 added: THAT Report No. DR-002-26 prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, dated January 12, 2026, concerning a meeting to consider the Dundas Street Drain 2025, BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the Drainage Report for the Dundas Street Drain…
    • · Motion 4 added: THAT Report No. DR-001-26 prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, dated January 12, 2026, concerning a meeting to consider the Crinklaw Drain 2025, BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the Drainage Report for the Crinklaw Drain 2025, as …
    • · Motion 5 added: THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Budget) held on December 8, 2025 and the Regular Council Meeting held on December 8, 2025 BE APPROVED as circulated.
    • · Motion 6 added: THAT Consent Agenda Items 10.1 through 10.12 BE RECEIVED for information.
    • · Motion 7 added: THAT Schedule "L" to By-law No. 3-2026 BE AMENDED to reduce the fee for Pickleball (must be a member) from $4 to $3.
    • · Motion 8 added: THAT Report No. LS-001-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the proposed 2026 Fees and Charges By-law BE CONSIDERED, AS AMENDED, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda.
    • · Motion 9 added: THAT Report No. PW-001-26 BE RECEIVED for information.
    • · Motion 10 added: THAT Report No. PW-002-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE the Eligible Community Depot Operations Agreement with Circular Materials, as appended to report PW-002-26; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execu…
    • · Motion 11 added: THAT Report No FS-002-26: “2026 Ontario Provincial Police Costs” BE RECEIVED for information.
    • · Motion 12 added: THAT Report No. FS-001-26: “2025 Parkland Property Acquisition – Source of Financing Options” BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Administration BE DIRECTED to apply the financing for the purchase of the parkland as outlined in OPTION 3 …
    • · Motion 13 added: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to schedule an additional 2026 Budget meeting to review capital projects that are funded by the tax levy.
    • · Motion 14 added: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to schedule a 2026 Budget meeting for staff to present options to reduce the tax rate.
    • · Motion 15 added: THAT Reports of Committees Agenda Items 12.1 and 12.2 BE APPROVED as presented.
    • · Motion 16 added: THAT By-laws 1-2026, 2-2026, 4-2026 and 5-2026 be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED; AND THAT By-law 3-2026, being the 2026 Fees and Charges By-law, AS AMENDED, be read a first, second and third and final time an…
    • · Motion 17 added: THAT the 8:00 p.m. Meeting Curfew BE EXTENDED.
    • · Motion 18 added: RESOLVED THAT Council ADJOURN to Closed Session at 7:43 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2)(b & f) of the Municipal Act, in order for Council to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board emp…
    • · Motion 19 added: THAT By-law 8-2026, being the Confirmatory By-law, be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.
    • · Motion 20 added: RESOLVED THAT the Regular Council Meeting ADJOURN at 8:40 p.m.
    • · Attendance added: T. Heeman (present)
    • · Attendance added: D. Lockie (present)
    • · Attendance added: S. McMillan (present)
    • · Attendance added: M. Smibert (present)
    • · Attendance added: C. Crockett (absent)
    • · Attendance added: J. Bellchamber-Glazier (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jarrod Craven (present)
    • · Attendance added: N. Dorken (present)
    • · Attendance added: S. MacDonald (present)
    • · Attendance added: J. Millson (present)
    • · Attendance added: J. Nethercott (present)
    • · Attendance added: T. Pitt (present)
    • · Attendance added: M. Ramnanan (present)
    • · Attendance added: S. Henshaw (present)
    • · Attendance added: J. Brick (present)