April 7, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT Council ADJOURN its Regular Meeting at 5:06 p.m. in order to sit as the Court of Revision under the Drainage Act to consider the Roulston Drain 2025; AND THAT the following two (2) members of Council BE APPOINTED to the Court of Revis…
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT the Court of Revision, having met on behalf of the Roulston Drain 2025, hereby AGREES to CONSIDER the late appeal from Denise Fluttert.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT the Court of Revision acknowledges the two appeals received and heard with respect to the Roulston Drain 2025 assessments outlined in the Engineers Report dated December 4, 2025; AND THAT the Court of Revision, having considered the a…
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT the Court of Revision BE CLOSED at 5:44 p.m. in order to reconvene the Regular Meeting of Council.
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, held on March 23, 2026, BE APPROVED as circulated.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Consent Agenda Item 9.1 through 9.20 BE RECEIVED for information.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Report No. PW-DR-005-26 of the Drainage Superintendent, dated April 7, 2026, concerning requests received for drainage improvements, BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the request for improvements, under Section 78 of the Drainage …
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Report No. PW-DR-006-26 regarding Dundas Street Drain – Award be RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council hereby APPROVE the awarding of the Dundas Street Drain to Cassidy Construction London Ltd. as per their submitted bid for the …
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Report No. PW-DR-007-26 Crinklaw Drain – Award BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council hereby APPROVE the awarding of the Crinklaw Drain to De Jong Excavating as per their submitted bid for the sum of $79,828.85 including HST.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Report No. PW-014-26 Dorchester and Thorndale Wastewater Treatment Plants – 2025 Annual Reports, provided by the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) through the operations and maintenance contract, BE RECEIVED for information.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Report No. CSF-006-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council hereby APPROVE the awarding of the Wading Pool Replacement Project to Hollandia Pools & Spas at a cost of $268,500.00 (including provisional item) plus HST.
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Report No. CSF-007-26 regarding Thorndale Optimist Concession Stand Agreement Extension BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council DIRECTS the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the proposed Agreement extension (attached) with the Thorn…
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Report No. CSF-008-26 regarding Community Pool Passes BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVES staff establishing Community Pool Passes for the Dorchester Community Pool for the 2026 season, with 5 passes made available …
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Report No. CSF-009-26 regarding Community Services & Facilities Master Plan – Progress Report and Recommended Updates BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVES the following changes to the Community Services & Facilities …
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Report No. CAO-006-26 regarding Canadian Plowing Organization Sponsorship BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE a bronze level sponsorship in the amount of $1,000 to support the Canadian Plowing Organization for the 20…
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT By-laws 33-2026 and 34-2026 be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.
   • · Motion 18 added: RESOLVED THAT Council ADJOURN to Closed Session at 6:19 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, in order for Council to consider advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for tha…
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT Report No. FS-006-26 Financial Update and Action Plan BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE an increase to the consulting budget in Financial Services for $15,000 to be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve, to sup…
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT By-law 35-2026, being the Confirmatory By-law, be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.
   • · Motion 21 added: RESOLVED THAT the Regular Council Meeting ADJOURN at 7:28 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: M. Smibert (present)
   • · Attendance added: T. Heeman (present)
   • · Attendance added: C. Crockett (present)
   • · Attendance added: D. Lockie (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Bellchamber-Glazier (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jarrod Craven (present)
   • · Attendance added: N. Dorken (present)
   • · Attendance added: S. MacDonald (present)
   • · Attendance added: K. Clarke (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Nethercott (present)
   • · Attendance added: T. Pitt (present)
   • · Attendance added: M. Ramnanan (present)
   • · Attendance added: S. Henshaw (present)
   • · Attendance added: S. McMillan (present)
   • · Participation added: C. Crockett arrive