20 - October 14, 2025 County Council Agenda PackageElginCounty
Elgin County Council
Regular Council Meeting
Orders of the Day
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON
Note for Members of the Public:
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Pages
1.
Meeting Call to Order
2.
Approval of Agenda
3.
Introductions, Recognitions, Memorials
4.
Adoption of Minutes
3
5.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
6.
Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations
6.1 Deanna Huggett, Executive Director, Elgin Ontario Health Team - Care
8
Close to Home: Building an Elgin Neighbourhood Health Home model
6.2 Carey Herd, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Central Elgin,
16
and Mary Lou Tanner, Senior Partner, NPG Planning Solutions - Hospital
Lands Policy Directions
7.
Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee of the Whole
7.1 Recommendations from the Committee of the Whole - September 23,
26
2025
8.
Committee Recommendations
9.
Reports for Information and Immediate Consideration
9.1 Warden Jones - Warden's Activity Report (September 2025)
34
10.
Council Correspondence
10.1 Letter from the Minister of Long -Term Care re: County of Elgin AMO
36
Delegation 2025
10.2 Western Ontario Warden's Caucus (WOWC) Press Release - WOWC
37
Champions Growth of Life -Saving Isotope Ecosystem
10.3 Resolution from the County of Middlesex re: Support for the Township of
39
Zorra's Resolution on Thames Valley District School Board Governance
Review
10.4 Letter from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks re:
43
Updates to Compliance Policy - Potential for Low -Risk Incident
Referrals to Municipalities
10.5 Resolution from the Council of the City of Kitchener regarding postage
45
10.6 Resolution from the Council of the Township of Woolwich re: Bill C-61
47
First Nations Clean Water Act
10.7 City of London request for support for Emergency Services Training
49
Campus
11.
Statements/Inquiries by Members
12.
Closed Meeting Items
12.1 Closed Meeting Item #1 - Closed Meeting Minutes - September 23,
2025
13.
Motion to Rise and Report
14.
Consideration of By -Laws
14.1 By -Law No. 25-34 Ron McNeil Line Speed Zone Amendment
54
14.2 By -Law No. 25-35 Confirmation
55
15.
Adjournment
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Elgin County Council
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes
September 23, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON
Members Present: Warden Grant Jones
Deputy Warden Ed Ketchabaw
Councillor Dominique Giguere
Councillor Mark Widner
Councillor Jack Couckuyt
Councillor Andrew Sloan
Councillor Todd Noble
Councillor Mike Hentz
Councillor Richard Leatham
Staff Present: Blaine Parkin, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
Nicholas Loeb, Director of Legal Services
Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services
Brian Masschaele, Director of Community & Cultural Services
Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Peter Dutchak, Director of Engineering Services
Mat Vaughan, Director of Planning and Development
Holly Hurley, Director of People & Culture
Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative
Services/Deputy Clerk
Diana Morris, Senior Planner
Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator
Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator
Meeting Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with Warden Jones in the chair.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved by: Councillor Noble
Seconded by: Councillor Leatham
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the September 23, 2025 County Council
Meeting be approved as presented.
Motion Carried.
3. Introductions, Recognitions, Memorials
None.
4. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Hentz
Seconded by: Councillor Sloan
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RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on September 9, 2025 be
adopted.
Motion Carried.
5. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
6. Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations
6.1 Sonia Basu, Manager, St. Thomas -Elgin Local Immigration
Partnership -Welcoming Week Presentation
Sonia Basu, Manager, St. Thomas -Elgin Local Immigration Partnership
provided an update to Council on the organization's activities as well as
the findings from their recent Immigration Survey.
Moved by: Councillor Leatham
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
RESOLVED THAT the presentation from the Manager of the St. Thomas -
Elgin Local Immigration Partnership be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
6.2 Mayor Joe Preston and Justin Lawrence, Director of Industrial
Development, City of St. Thomas - Update to Elgin County Council -
Infrastructure at Industrial Site
Mayor Joe Preston of the City of St. Thomas provided a presentation
detailing the progress to date on current industrial projects and discussed
with Council various ways the City of St. Thomas and the County of Elgin
can work together to enhance growth and investment in this region.
Moved by: Councillor Hentz
Seconded by: Councillor Leatham
RESOLVED THAT the presentation from City of St. Thomas Mayor Joe
Preston be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
7. Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee of the Whole
7.1 Recommendations of Committee of the Whole - September 9, 2025
Moved by: Councillor Noble
Seconded by: Councillor Giguere
RESOLVED THAT items CW25-58 - CW25-65 from the Committee of the
Whole meeting dated September 9, 2025 and the recommendations
therein be adopted.
Motion Carried.
8. Committee Recommendations
8.1 Finance Committee - September 9, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes
9. Reports for Information and Immediate Consideration
9.1 Manager of Procurement & Risk - Procurement Activity Report Q2
(April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025)
The Manager of Procurement & Risk presented the report containing
details relevant to the exercise of delegated authority for all contracts
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awarded that exceed $15,000 during the period from April 1, 2025 to June
30, 2025.
Moved by: Councillor Sloan
Seconded by: Councillor Noble
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Procurement Activity Report Q2 (April
1, 2025 to June 30, 2025)" from the Manager of Procurement & Risk dated
September 23, 2025 be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
10. Council Correspondence
Council recessed at 9:58 a.m. to hold a flag raising in recognition of Newcomer
Welcoming Week 2025. Council reconvened at 10:21 a.m.
Moved by: Councillor Giguere
Seconded by: Councillor Noble
RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Items 10.1 and 10.2 be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
10.1 Resolution from the Township of Larder Lake requesting an
extension of certification deadlines under Ontario Regulation 343/22.
10.2 Resolution from the Township of Larder Lake requesting a
moratorium on aerial spraying of glyphosate in the Timiskaming
Forest.
10.3 Resolution from the Municipality of Bayham regarding speeding
concerns on county roads.
Moved by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Sloan
RESOLVED THAT the County of Elgin support the requests from the
Municipality of Bayham to:
1) Review and analyze the data collected from the traffic counters placed
on Plank Road in Eden;
2) Forward the data to the Elgin OPP Detachment Board for enforcement
action;
3) Initiate discussions with all Local Municipal Partners on traffic concerns
on County roads; and
4) Explore mitigation strategies including automated enforcement options,
possibly as a pilot program across the County of Elgin; and
THAT a report on these discussions and explorations be brought back to
County Council at a future date.
Motion Carried.
10.4 Letter from Ben Puzanov, Manager, Planning for Thames Valley
District School Board (TVDSB) seeking a letter of support for
business cases submitted to the Ministry of Education for projects in
Elgin County.
Moved by: Councillor Hentz
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
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RESOLVED THAT the Warden be directed to provide a letter of support to
the Thames Valley District School Board for its business cases to the
Ministry of Education to expand Dunwich-Dutton Public School and to
build a new elementary school in Talbotville in partnership with Conseil
scolaire Viamonde.
Motion Carried
11. Statements/Inquiries by Members
11.1 Councillor Hentz -Wallacetown Fair
Councillor Hentz invited Council and the public to attend the Wallacetown
Fair that is being held this weekend, with the official opening taking place
this Friday evening at 7:00 p.m.
12. Closed Meeting Items
Moved by: Councillor Couckuyt
Seconded by: Councillor Hentz
RESOLVED THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in
accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss the following matters under
Municipal Act Section 239 (2):
Closed Meeting Item #1 - Human Resources Matter #1 (verbal)
(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local
board employees.
Closed Meeting Item #2 - Human Resources Matter #2 (verbal)
(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local
board employees.
Motion Carried.
12.1 Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk - Human Resources Matter #1
(verbal)
12.2 Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk - Human Resources Matter #2
(verbal)
13. Motion to Rise and Report
Moved by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.
Motion Carried.
Closed Meetina Item #1 - Human Resources Matter #1 (verbal)
Moved by: Councillor Leatham
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
RESOLVED THAT the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk proceed as directed
Motion Carried.
Closed Meeting Item #2 - Human Resources Matter #2 (verbal)
Moved by: Councillor Sloan
Seconded by: Councillor Hentz
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RESOLVED THAT the confidential update from the Chief Administrative
Officer/Clerk be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
14. Consideration of By -Laws
14.1 By -Law No. 25-33 Confirmation
BEING a By -Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the County of Elgin at the September 23, 2025 Meeting.
Moved by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Sloan
RESOLVED THAT By -Law No. 25-33 be now read a first, second, and
third time and finally passed.
Motion Carried.
15. Adjournment
Moved by: Councillor Leatham
Seconded by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 11:27 a.m. to meet again on October
14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Motion Carried.
Blaine Parkin, Grant Jones,
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. Warden.
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Resolution Number
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Date:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
2.
CW25-66
Approval of Agenda
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Councillor Noble
Councillor Couckuyt
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RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the September 23, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting be
approved as presented.
Motion Carried.
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Agenda Number:
Resolution Number
Title:
Date:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Resolution Page
Committee of the Whole Meeting
3.
CW25-67
Adoption of Minutes
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Councillor Sloan
Councillor Giguere
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on September 9, 2025 be adopted.
Motion Carried.
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Agenda Number:
Resolution Number
Title:
Date:
Resolution Page
Committee of the Whole Meeting
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6.1.
CW25-68
Director of Engineering Services - Asset Management Overview -
Phase 4 Asset Management Plan
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Moved by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Couckuyt
RESOLVED THAT the presentation titled "Asset Management Overview - Phase 4 Asset Management
Plan" from the Director of Engineering Services and Aspire Consulting dated September 23, 2025 be
received and filed.
Motion Carried.
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Resolution Page
Committee of the Whole Meeting
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Agenda Number: 6.2.
Resolution Number CW25-69
Title: Director of Engineering Services - Ron McNeil Line (CR 52) and
Dalewood Road (CR 31) Intersection Improvements and Signalization -
Contract Award (Tender No. 2025-T37)
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Councillor Sloan
Councillor Noble
RESOLVED THAT KWS Electrical Services be selected to complete the Ron McNeil Line (CR 52) and
Dalewood Road (CR 31) Intersection Improvements and Signalization project, Tender No. 2025-T37 at
a total price of $1,123,009.01 inclusive of a $105,000 contingency allowance and exclusive of HST;
and
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to sign the contract.
Motion Carried.
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Agenda Number:
Resolution Number
Title:
Date:
Resolution Page
Committee of the Whole Meeting
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6.3.
CW25-70
Director of Engineering Services - Reduced Speed Zone By -Law
Amendment — Ron McNeil Line
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Moved by: Councillor Sloan
Seconded by: Councillor Leatham
RESOLVED THAT the reduced speed zone By -Law No. 24-19 be amended to include a 70km/h
reduced speed zone on Ron McNeil Line (County Road #52) from 175 metres west of Highbury
Avenue to 430 metres west of Dalewood Road, for a total distance of 2,840 metres.
Motion Carried.
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Agenda Number:
Resolution Number
Title:
Date:
Resolution Page
Committee of the Whole Meeting
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6.4.
CW25-71
Senior Planner- Official Plan Amendment No. 40 in the Municipality of
Bayham
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Moved by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Hentz
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin approves Official Plan
Amendment No. 40 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Bayham; and
THAT staff be directed to provide Notice of this Decision in accordance with the requirements of the
Planning Act.
Motion Carried.
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Agenda Number:
Resolution Number
Title:
Date:
Resolution Page
Committee of the Whole Meeting
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6.5.
CW25-72
Senior Planner- Official Plan Amendment No. 41 in the Municipality of
Bayham
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Moved by: Councillor Giguere
Seconded by: Councillor Noble
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin approves Official Plan
Amendment No. 41 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Bayham; and
THAT staff be directed to provide Notice of this Decision in accordance with the requirements of the
Planning Act.
Motion Carried.
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Agenda Number:
Resolution Number
Title:
Date:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Resolution Page
Committee of the Whole Meeting
7.
CW25-73
Adjournment
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Councillor Widner
Councillor Sloan
D,
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RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 12:15 p.m. to meet again on October 14, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Motion Carried.
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ElginCounty
Report to County Council
From: Grant Jones, Warden
Date: October 14, 2025
Subject: Warden's Activity Report (September 2025)
Recommendation(s):
THAT the report titled "Warden's Activity Report (September 2025) dated October 14,
2025, from Warden Jones be received and filed.
Introduction:
The purpose of this report is to provide a high-level summary of the meetings and
official functions I have attended during the month of September as Elgin County
Warden.
Background and Discussion:
Events/Meetings Attended by Warden:
September 2025:
Elgin County Strategic Plan Working Session (September 4)
WOWC Meeting (September 5)
Elgin County Plowing Match (September 6)
Crime Stoppers Flag Raising (September 8)
County Council/Committee of the Whole (September 9)
Childcan Flag Raising (September 9)
Finance Committee Meeting (September 9)
Rodney Fair (September 12)
Kirkin O' the Tartan (September 14)
Harvest Season Road Safety Week Flag Raising (September 15)
SWPH Governance Standing Committee (September 15)
SWPH Adhoc Building Committee (September 15)
Health Recruitment Partnership Cheque Presentation to Dr. Pellizzari
St. Thomas Oktoberfest Tapping of the Keg (September 20)
County Council/Committee of the Whole (September 23)
Welcoming Week Flag Raising (September 23)
Community Safety and Well -Being Integration Table (September 24)
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SWPH Board Meeting (September 25)
Bridges to Better Business (September 25)
Accessibility Open House (September 26)
Wallacetown Fair (September 26)
Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Donor Recognition (September 27)
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Flag Raising (September 30) Deputy Warden
Ketchabaw
Financial Implications:
None.
Advancement of the Strategic Plan:
Local Municipal Partner Impact:
Elgin County continues to work with and find ways to collaborate with Elgin's municipal
partners.
Communication Requirements:
None.
Conclusion:
I am deeply honored to have been selected by my colleagues for the office of Warden. I
eagerly anticipate representing the County and advocating for its interests at events and
meetings throughout the year.
All of which is Respectfully Submitted Approved for Submission
Grant Jones Blaine Parkin
Warden Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
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Ministry of Ministere des
Long -Term Care Soins de longue duree
Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre
400 University Avenue, 6th Floor 400, avenue University, 6e etage
Toronto ON M7A 1 N3 Toronto ON M7A 1 N3
Tel.: 416 325-6200 Te1.: 416 325-6200
Grant Jones, Warden
Blaine Parkin, CAO
County of Elgin
Dear Members of the County of Elgin Delegation,
Thank you for taking the time to meet with Parliamentary Dawn Assistant Gallagher -Murphy
and officials from the Ministry of Long -Term Care at the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario Conference 2025 in Ottawa.
We appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from you and your colleagues regarding the
important issues and perspectives your delegation brought forward.
Your insights on vulnerable sector checks were thoughtful and constructive. We value your
feedback, and the role the County of Elgin plays in supporting residents, families,
caregivers, and staff in long-term care.
Municipal partners are essential to our shared goal of protecting Ontario's long-term care
system. Thank you again for your ongoing collaboration, engagement and dedication. We
look forward to continuing our work together to ensure that long-term care residents receive
the quality of care and quality of life they need and deserve.
Sincerely,
Hon. Natalia Kusendova-Bashta
Minister of Long -Term Care
c: The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Peter Kaftarian, Interim Deputy Minister
Sean Court, Assistant Deputy Minister, Long -Term Care Policy Division
Gillian Steeve, Assistant Deputy Minister, Long -Term Care Operations Division
Victoria Demkowicz, Director of Stakeholder & Member Relations
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October 6, 2025
Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus Champions Growth of Life -Saving Isotope Ecosystem
Regional Wardens pass resolution supporting Southwestern Ontario's leadership in isotope
innovation and economic development
(Saugeen Shores, Ontario) The Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC) welcomes
Friday's resolution from the Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus (WOWC), which formally signals
the Caucus' support for the growth and expansion of the region's medical isotope ecosystem.
With global demand for life-saving medical isotopes continuing to rise, southwestern Ontario is
well positioned to strengthen its leadership in this critical sector. This unanimous resolution
underscores the importance of regional collaboration in building a future -ready ecosystem to
support the Province of Ontario's goal of doubling isotope production by 2030.
"As the unified voice for 15 upper -tier and single -tier municipalities across Western Ontario, the
WOWC is committed to advancing regional opportunities that drive economic growth,
strengthen communities, and support health innovation. By supporting the expansion of the
isotope ecosystem, we are helping to secure new jobs, investment, and partnerships across our
region, while also ensuring that Southwestern Ontario continues to lead globally in the delivery
of life-saving medical solutions. This resolution reflects the Caucus' focus on building resilient,
future -ready communities that contribute directly to Ontario's prosperity and the well-being of
people worldwide," said Amy Martin, Chair, Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus & Mayor of
Norfolk County.
Ontario's nuclear sector plays a vital role in supplying isotopes that diagnose and treat cancer
and other serious diseases. Southwestern Ontario currently provides key isotopes such as
Cobalt-60 and Lutetium-177—produced at Bruce Power —as well as Iodine-125, produced at
McMaster University. In June 2025, SOIC released a Review of regional opportunities, which
includes 12 recommendations to guide isotope expansion, raise local awareness of
southwestern Ontario's contributions, attract new public and private investment, and strengthen
the region's role in the global isotope supply chain.
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Said Jessica Linthorne, President and CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Institute, "The
Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition looks forward to working closely with the Western
Ontario Wardens' Caucus and partners to expand the region's role in the global supply of
medical isotopes —ensuring Ontario remains a leader in this vital sector of health innovation."
About the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition
Formed in June 2023, the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition is a partnership between
regional leaders, including the City of Owen Sound and the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), in
collaboration with the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC). Operating out of NII, SOIC's
goal is to unlock the full potential of the isotope sector in southwestern Ontario. By aligning with
national priorities and supporting the growth of a resilient and future -ready isotope ecosystem,
the coalition is helping fuel long-term economic development, job creation, and scientific
leadership for the region and the country.
Learn more about the work of the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition at soic.ca.
The Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus (WOWC) is a not -for -profit organization representing
15 upper and single -tier municipalities in Southwestern Ontario, representing more than
1.6 million residents. The WOWC aims to enhance the prosperity and overall wellbeing of rural
and small urban communities across the region. Caucus members work collectively to influence
federal and provincial legislation and programs through advocacy, research, analysis and
education. For more information, visit www.wowc.ca.
For more information, please contact:
Dana Van Allen
Director of Communications
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September 24, 2025
The Honourable Paul Calandra
Minister of Education
Ministry of Education
5th Floor, 438 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 2K8
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RE: Support for the Township of Zorra's Resolution on Thames Valley District
School Board Governance Review
Please be advised that Middlesex County Council at its meeting held Tuesday, September
23, 2025, passed the following resolution:
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.
Please find attached a copy of the resolution passed by the Township of Zorra for your
reference.
Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned.
Regards,
Marci Ivanic
Manager of Legislative Services / County Clerk
CC' Township of Zorra
County of Elgin
City of London
County of Oxford
Encl
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Zorra
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August 1, 2025
Township of Zorra
163 Brock Street PO Box 189 Tharnesford Ontario NOM 2M0
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All Municipalities within the Thames Valley District School Board
City of London, County of Elgin, County of Oxford, County of Middlesex
via email
To whom it may concern -
At a regular meeting of Council of the Township of Zorra held on July 16, 2025, a resolution
was passed regarding the governance of the Thames Valley District School Board.
Please find a copy of the resolution attached for your consideration.
Yours truly,
Lisa Teeple
Records Management Coordinator/Executive Assistant
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Zorra
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Item 14(a)
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Moved by Mayor Marcus Ryan
Seconded by Paul Mitchell
WHEREAS the Minister of Education introduced the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025
that will in part review the governance of Ontario school boards; and,
WHEREAS the Ministry of Education has appointed a supervisor for the Thames Valley District
School Board (TVDSB) to supervise all financial and operational decisions, review the board's
finances and executive pay practices, assess the board's financial operations and the reasons for
its deteriorating financial position, identify capital assets for disposition, and recommend if control of
the school board should be vested in the Ministry of Education; and,
WHEREAS area municipalities collect property taxes on behalf of the Province of Ontario Ministry
of Education that is then re -allocated in part to the TVDSB to be spent in our communities; and
WHEREAS Zorra Township communities are served by the education services provided by the
TVDSB; and
WHEREAS the schools in our communities also provide a broader impact than education alone;
and
WHEREAS Zorra Township communities have historically struggled to have a constructive
relationship with the TVDSB;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra supports the work of
the appointed supervisor and the Minister of Education in reviewing the governance of the TVDSB;
and
THAT alternate structures be considered to more effectively and efficiently serve the students and
communities of Zorra Township; and,
THAT this resolution be forwarded to all TVDSB municipalities requesting support.
b1Carried ❑ Defeated 0 Recorded Vote
❑ Deferred
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Recorded Vote:
Yea
Nay
Mayor Ryan
Councillor Stewart
Councillor Grigg
Councillor Mitchell
Councillor Finch
Deputy M4� yo�
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Ministry of the Environment,
Ministere de I'Environnement, de
Conservation and Parks
la Protection de la nature et des Pares
Drinking Water and Environmental
Division de la conformite en matiere d'eau Ontario Q
Compliance Division
potable et d'environnement
Southwest Region
Region du Sud-Quest
733 Exeter Road
733, rue Exeter
London ON N6E 1 L3
London ON N6E 1 L3
Tel: 519-873-5000
Te1: 519-873-5000
Fax: 519-873-5020
Fax: 519-873-5020
October 1, 2025
Blaine Parkin
Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk
County of Elgin
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Dear Blaine Parkin:
Re: Updates to Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks' Compliance
Policy — Potential for Low -Risk Incident Referrals to Municipalities
On June 4, 2025, the Government of Ontario air inouir_nr rj uru ,�_ to the Ministry of the
Environment, Conservation and Parks' corn „G�Illl........... r„�r1e ��,��,ll,ii,r„y , irk, ,flc , a,�u,,�11,ii,ir�,i..n.g ,�l , „
dec soon c.an bed tOunc..1 Ir e�i.r..e . These changes will allow the ministry to focus on higher -
risk events, such as spills that could harm human health, while referring low -risk
incidents that do not impact human health or the environment, such as construction
noise, via referral to more appropriate regulatory authorities, including municipalities.
Further details on the new incident referral assessment process can be found in section
4.2 of the updated compliance policy.
The updates to the compliance policy will clarify roles and responsibilities between the
ministry and municipalities to avoid duplication and reduce burden on the regulated
community by simplifying compliance oversight for low -risk activities. These changes
will strengthen collaboration between the ministry and municipalities, while also
improving service for members of the public by clarifying which regulator is responsible
for responding to an incident.
Listed below are types of complaints that the ministry will typically consider for referral
to municipalities:
Odours - Reports of odours from restaurants, food preparation,
construction/demolition/maintenance activities, vehicles, or residential sources.
2. Noise - Reports of noise from air conditioning and heating, vehicles, residences,
pets, construction activities, music festivals and outdoor events.
3. Dust - Reports of general or road dust resulting from development or
construction/demolition sites, stone cutting, or complaints of off -site dust
generated from a neighbour's construction activities.
4. Waste - Reports of littering, abandoned vehicles, and small quantities of solid
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non -hazardous waste dumping.
5. Water — Reports of discharges to municipal sewers, oil leaking from vehicles to
roadway/sewers, and problems with private ponds.
Please note: If a low -risk incident persists long term, escalates to a community -level
concern, or becomes linked to health impacts, the ministry will re-evaluate the risk and
may take further action. Additionally, if a municipality lacks the capacity to carry out
compliance and enforcement activities for a referred incident, the ministry may intervene
if the risk level is deemed sufficiently high.
Should you have any questions or wish to discuss further, please feel free to contact me
via email (_ -fuyllJl lh, umb.a in aijo.ca) or by phone (519-777-3464).
Sincerely,
Saif Sumbal
Director
Southwest Region
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
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AMANDA FUSCO
Director of Legislated Services & City Clerk
Corporate Services Department
Kitchener City Hall, 2.d Floor
200 King Street West, P.O. Box 1118
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Phone: 519.904.1402 Fax: 519.741.2705
amanda. fusco&ktchener. ca
T°TY. 519-741-2385
SENT VIA EMAIL
September 26, 2025
Honourable Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto ON M7A 1A1
Dear Premier Ford:
This is to advise that City Council, at a meeting held on August 25, 2025, passed
the following resolution regarding postage:
"WHEREAS Postage costs have seen significant increases, including 25%
in 2025 alone;
WHEREAS paper billing has a further environmental cost in both materials
(trees) and transportation;
WHEREAS paper billing is increasingly being displaced by environmentally
friendly and cost-efficient e-billing;
WHEREAS the Municipal Act indicates the right to a paper bill, and cost -
recovery fees for paper billing for tax, and utility bills are unclear;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Kitchener City Council request the
Province of Ontario to amend the Municipal Act to permit municipalities the
ability to grandfather -out paper billing as the default option, and to permit
municipalities to establish fees for paper billing for new accounts that opt
for this method of delivery;
THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY BE RESOLVED that a copy of this motion be
sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Premier of Ontario,
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and housing, all other municipalities within
Ontario for their consideration and possible endorsement."
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Yours truly,
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A. Fusco
Director of Legislated Services & City Clerk
Cc: Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO)
Sloane Sweazey, Senior Policy Advisor, City of Kitchener
Ontario Municipalities
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September 26, 2025
Prime Minister
Right Hon. Mark Carney
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
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Right Honorable Prime Minster:
RE: Resolution Passed by Woolwich Township Council — Bill C-61 First Nations Clean Water
Act
This letter is to inform you that the Council of the Township of Woolwich passed the following
resolution at their meeting held on September 23, 2025:
WHEREAS in December 2023, the Minister of Indigenous Services introduced
house government bill C-61: An Act respecting water, source water, drinking
water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands also known as
the First Nations Clean Water Act; and
WHEREAS in an open letter to Members of Parliament on December 12, 2024, the
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) called on all Members of Parliament to prioritize
the advancement of Bill C-61, calling it "a step toward addressing the long-
standing water issues faced by First Nations"; and
WHEREAS Bill C-61 was not passed into law before Parliament was prorogued on
January 6, 2025; and
WHEREAS Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Todd McCarthy
has been unclear on Ontario's position on this legislation, identifying Bill C-61 as
a potential piece of legislation that would "undermine competitiveness" and
"delay project development" before apologizing for any confusion and clarifying
the need to "bring clean drinking water to First Nations communities, while also
bringing the kind of regulatory certainty that attracts investment in businesses
and communities"; and
WHEREAS Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indigenous Services Minister Mandy
Gull -hasty have indicated the Canadian government's support for introducing
legislation like Bill C-61 in the fall of 2025; and
WHEREAS as of September 2025, Indigenous Services Canada data shows that
while 93 long-term drinking water advisories have been lifted, since November
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2
2015, 37 long-term drinking water advisories remain active, including in 27
communities in Ontario; and
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Woolwich:
1. Calls on the Government of Canada and the Minister of Indigenous
Services to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations have the right to
clean and safe drinking water in the Fall of 2025 in the same form as Bill C-
61;
2. Calls on the Government of Ontario and the Minister of the Environment,
Conservation and Parks to support this important Federal legislation; and
3. Directs staff to forward this resolution to the Prime Minister, Minister of
Indigenous Services, Premier of Ontario, Minister of the Environment,
Conservation and Parks, Assembly of First Nations and all Municipalities in
Ontario.
Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Kirchin, by email at akirchin@woolwich.ca or
by phone at 519-669-6005.
Yours truly,
Jeff Smith
Municipal Clerk
Corporate Services
Township of Woolwich
cc. Hon. Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services
Hon. Todd J. McCarthy, Minster of Environment, Conservation and Parks
Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
Assembly of First Nations
All Municipalities in Ontario
"Proudly remembering our past, Confidently embracing our future. "
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1�-YOutlook
FW: Emergency Services Campus - We Need Your Help!
From Ladouceur, Paul <pladouce@london.ca>
Date Thu 9/18/2025 4:45 PM
To Ladouceur, Paul <pladouce@london.ca>
: 2 attachments (554 KB)
London Emergency Services Campus - Provincial One -Pager - August 14 2025.pdf, Letter of Support Template - London
Emergency Services Campus.docx,
Hello,
I hope this email finds you well. I'm excited to share that the City of London is moving forward
with a state-of-the-art Emergency Services Training Campus, and we are seeking your support.
As a valued partner and stakeholder, we would greatly appreciate it if you could provide a letter
of support for this remarkable facility. This initiative will not only strengthen our collaboration but
also better prepare us for any future emergencies.
The new campus will also feature a cutting -edge Emergency Operations Centre, further
enhancing our collective capabilities. I have attached a one -pager for your information, as well
as a sample "template" letter of support to assist you.
Could you please let me know if you are able to help with this request? We are hoping to collect
all support letters from our partners by Wednesday September 24th
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.
Thanks,
Paul
Paul Ladouceur
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Enterprise Supports
London City of London
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300 Dufferin Ave., P.O. Box 5035 London ON N6A 41_9
P: 519.661.CITY (2489) x 24591 Fax: 519.661.5934
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This e-mail and any attachments may be confidential or legally privileged. If you received this message in error or are not the intended recipient,
you should destroy the e-mail message and any attachments or copies, and you are prohibited from retaining, distributing disclosing or using any
information contained herein. Please inform us of the erroneous delivery by return e-mail. Thank you for your cooperation.
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The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), audenosaunee (Ho -den -no -show -nee),
Lunaapeewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add- won-da-run). We honour and respect the history, languages and cultur of the
diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit
people today. As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this
territory.
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WAVLondon Emergency Services Campus:
London Preparing for a Safer Future
CANADA
The City of London is requesting a significant Provincial contribution to support the development
of the London Emergency Services Campus. The new campus will support the delivery of
modern, integrated emergency services —including training, communications, and
education —for the benefit of Ontarians across the region.
London is one of Canada's fastest -growing cities, and with this
growth comes increased demand for public safety services. The
new London Emergency Services Campus will ensure we are
ready to meet those needs.
This new campus will ensure Southwestern Ontario's police
officers, firefighters and emergency management teams receive
modern training at a state-of-the-art facility, better equipping
them to respond to new, complex challenges.
In fact, partnership opportunities for this new campus expand
beyond regional municipalities, with an agreement in principle
now in place between the City of London and the Oneida Nation
of the Thames to allow for Oneida Fire to train and make use of
the facility. Further joint training opportunities are being
explored with regional post -secondary institutions, airport fire
teams, and others.
This new campus will address current gaps by meeting operational needs, supporting expanded
training accreditation, improving safety, preparing for future threats, and responding to growing
community expectations. It will also address regional facility limitations, create operational
efficiencies, reduce capital costs, and enable greater collaboration among emergency services.
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There is a significant opportunity to include provincial emergency preparedness and
response services in the design of the campus. With its location near highways 401
and 402 and close proximity to the new PowerCo SE facility in St. Thomas the
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campus will serve as a strategic base for the Provincial HAZMAT response unit and
may also serve as a hub for other provincial emergency mobile units, providing faster
response times in Southwestern Ontario.
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Development of the campus is expected to follow a phased approach —starting with the most
urgent training needs identified by the London Fire Department and London Police Service.
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Main Training Building
Classrooms
Drill Hall
Specialized areas for Provincial HAZMAT response unit
Purpose-built, state-of-the-art training
infrastructure, including scenario simulation
and indoor & outdoor firing ranges
Clean -burn Training Tower
K9 Building & Outdoor Area
The London Fire Department's Main Dispatch 911 Centre
Primary Integrated Emergency Operations Centre
New Fire Station to enhance emergency response in the
southeast industrial corridor
Space for Provincial Emergency Management
mobile units
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Public Fire Safety Village offering youth and community
members a hands-on, engaging experience to build
awareness and preparedness skills
Driving Track
Fleet & Property Storage
Fire Mechanical Bay
Note: Exact phasing will be determined as the project advances and
will depend on funding availability, design considerations, and
potential involvement from other levels of government.
In alignment with Ontario's
Emergency Management Strategy
and Action Plan for a safe,
practiced, and prepared Ontario, it
is crucial to maintain the training,
technology, and facilities needed to
prepare for and respond to
disasters within the City of London.
The current Emergency
Operations Centre (EOC) facility
no longer meets the space and
technology requirements
necessary to uphold the high
standards of Emergency
Management. Relocating and
integrating our existing EOC into
the new Emergency Services
Campus will enhance collaboration,
provide the necessary space, and
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The chosen site at 3243 Manning Drive was
selected after an exhaustive review for its
proximity to provincial highways and meeting
all necessary operational and provincial criteria.
[Date]
Mayor Josh Morgan
City of London
300 Dufferin Avenue
London, Ontario N6B 1Z2
Re: Support for the London Emergency Services Campus
Dear Mayor Morgan,
On behalf of [Organization Name], I am pleased to express our strong support for the
City of London's proposal to establish the London Emergency Services Campus. This
project is essential not only for London, but for communities across Southwestern
Ontario.
Currently, [Organization Name] faces limited access to appropriate training facilities
and resources, which creates challenges in maintaining readiness and ensuring our
teams can meet today's complex public safety needs.
The proposed Campus will directly address these gaps by providing modern, integrated
facilities for police, fire, EMS, and community partners. With its strategic location near
Highways 401 and 402, the Campus will strengthen regional collaboration, reduce
response times, and ensure our emergency personnel are better equipped to protect
Ontarians.
For organizations like ours, the benefits are clear:
Modern Training & Collaboration: The Campus will enable cross -training and
simulation exercises among fire, police, EMS, First Nations and other community
organizations.
Regional Access: By addressing current facility limitations, the Campus ensures
that smaller municipalities and organizations across Southwestern Ontario will
have access to specialized training and infrastructure.
Preparedness & Safety: Enhanced coordination and shared resources will
better prepare our region for complex emergencies, natural disasters, and
evolving threats.
We join you in urging the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to
support this important investment in public safety and emergency preparedness.
Sincerely,
[Name]
[Title] [Organization]
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COUNTY OF ELGIN
By -Law No. 25-34
"BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE SCHEDULE TO BY-LAW NO. 24-19
BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE SPEED LIMITS"
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 128(2) of the Highway Traffic Act, being Chapter H.8, R.S.O.
1990, as amended, the Council of a municipality may by by-law prescribe a different rate of
speed for motor vehicles driven on a highway or portion of a highway under its jurisdiction
than is prescribed in Section 128(1a);
AND WHEREAS the County of Elgin did pass By-law No. 24-19 prescribing different rates of
speed for motor vehicles on certain highways under its jurisdictions;
AND WHEREAS By-law No. 24-19 was previously amended by By-law No. 25-04 and 25-24;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to further amend said By -Law to prescribe a different
rate of speed on certain highways under its jurisdiction.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the
County of Elgin enacts as follows:
THAT Schedule "F" be amended to include the following:
SCHEDULE "F"
MAXIMUM RATE OF SPEED 70 KILOMETRES PER HOUR
Road
Section
Description
52
A
From 175 metres west of Highbury Avenue to 430 metres west of
Dalewood Road, for a total distance of 2,840 metres.
THAT this by-law shall become effective once signage setting out the speed limit has
been installed.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 14th DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2025.
Blaine Parkin, Grant Jones,
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. Warden.
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COUNTY OF ELGIN
By -Law No. 25-35
"BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN AT THE
OCTOBER 14, 2025 MEETING"
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.2001, c.25, as
amended, the powers of a municipality shall be exercised by its Council;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 5.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, the powers of every Council shall be exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Municipal Council of
the Corporation of the County of Elgin at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin
enacts as follows:
THAT the actions of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin,
in respect of each recommendation contained in the reports and each motion and
resolution passed and other action taken by the Municipal Council of the Corporation
of the County of Elgin, at its meeting held on October 14, 2025 be hereby adopted
and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law.
2. THAT the Warden and appropriate officials of the Corporation of the County of Elgin
are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the
actions of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin referred to in
the preceding section hereof.
3. THAT the Warden and the Chief Administrative Officer, or alternate, are authorized
and directed to execute all documents necessary in that behalf and to affix thereto the
seal of the Corporation of the County of Elgin.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 14T" DAY OF
OCTOBER 2025.
Blaine Parkin, Grant Jones,
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. Warden.
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