Council · Regular
April 20, 2026
MUNICIPALITY OF THAMES CENTRE
17:00 – 18:38 · 1h 38m
4 present · 1 absent
Staff & officers present
A. Kertesz Planner — E. Besch Planner — J. Brick Interim Director of Planning & Development Services — J. Nethercott Director of Legislative Services/Clerk — Jarrod Craven Acting CAO/Director of Public Works — K. Clarke Director of Financial Services/Treasurer — M. Ramnanan Communications Manager — N. Dorken Director of Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief — S. Henshaw Deputy Clerk — S. MacDonald Director of Community Services & Facilities —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: THAT the April 20, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated.
- · Motion 2 added: THAT Council ADJOURN its regular meeting at 5:03 p.m. and move into Public Participation Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act, to consider applications listed on the April 20, 2026 Regular Council Agenda.
- · Motion 3 added: THAT Application for Consent B1-26 requested by Benjamin Strubin and Shelley Strubin for lands legally described as Part of Lot 5, north side of Main Street, on Plan 359, and designated as Part 4 on Reference Plan 33R19527 (geographic Town…
- · Motion 4 added: THAT Report No. PDS-018-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Application for Consent B2-26 requested by 1441200 Ontario Inc. for lands legally described as Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession 5 (geographic Township of North Dorchester);…
- · Motion 5 added: THAT the Planning Public Meetings ADJOURN at 5:31 p.m. in order to sit as Committee of Adjustment under the Planning Act, to consider Minor Variance Application A3-26, as listed on the April 20, 2026 Regular Council Agenda.
- · Motion 6 added: THAT Report No. PDS-019-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Application for Minor Variance A3-26 filed by Rebecca McCulloch and Benjamin Roelofson to permit a detached garage in the front yard for lands legally described as Part of Lo…
- · Motion 7 added: THAT the Committee of Adjustment ADJOURN at 5:37 p.m. and Council RECONVENE its Regular Meeting.
- · Motion 8 added: THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, held on April 7, 2026 BE APPROVED as circulated.
- · Motion 9 added: THAT Consent Agenda Item 10.9 regarding the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Request for Provincial Legislation Amendments BE SUPPORTED.
- · Motion 10 added: THAT Consent Agenda Items 10.1 through 10.8 and 10.10 BE RECEIVED for information.
- · Motion 11 added: THAT Report No. FS-007-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE the revised Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy; AND THAT Council CONSIDER the by-law to adopt the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy in the By-law portion of the Age…
- · Motion 12 added: THAT Report No. CSF-010-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the by-law adopting the Memorandum of Licence Agreement with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for a continued partnership in the care and maintenance of the prop…
- · Motion 13 added: THAT Report No. CSF-012-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council DIRECTS Staff to enter into formal contracts with each group receiving a portion of the FlightExec Centre arena advertising revenue.
- · Motion 14 added: THAT Report No. PW-015-26 RFT Surface Treatment – Award BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVES the awarding of RFT TC-001-26 for the Supply and Placement of Surface Treatment be awarded to Miller Paving Limited in the amoun…
- · Motion 15 added: WHEREAS the Rural Ontario Institute delivers the Rural Change Makers program to support and mentor young leaders (ages 18–35) in developing community-driven economic development initiatives; AND WHEREAS becoming a municipal partner enables…
- · Motion 16 added: RESOLVED THAT Council ADJOURN to Closed Session at 5:59 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2)(e & f) of the Municipal Act, in order for Council to consider information related to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before admin…
- · Motion 17 added: THAT By-law 27-2026 be given THIRD and FINAL reading; AND THAT By-laws 36-2026 through 38-2026 be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.
- · Motion 18 added: THAT By-law 39-2026, being the Confirmatory By-law, be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.
- · Motion 19 added: RESOLVED THAT the Regular Council Meeting ADJOURN at 6:38 p.m.
- · Attendance added: T. Heeman (present)
- · Attendance added: D. Lockie (absent)
- · Attendance added: S. McMillan (present)
- · Attendance added: M. Smibert (present)
- · Attendance added: C. Crockett (present)
- · Attendance added: Jarrod Craven (present)
- · Attendance added: N. Dorken (present)
- · Attendance added: S. MacDonald (present)
- · Attendance added: J. Nethercott (present)
- · Attendance added: J. Brick (present)
- · Attendance added: K. Clarke (present)
- · Attendance added: A. Kertesz (present)
- · Attendance added: E. Besch (present)
- · Attendance added: M. Ramnanan (present)
- · Attendance added: S. Henshaw (present)