Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT Council receives the presentation from Highview Residences for information.
Moved by A. Westman, seconded by D. Regan
Carried
THAT Council receives the Conservation Authorities Consolidation Update, as presented from UTRCA, for information.
Moved by J. Hodgins, seconded by D. Manders
Carried
THAT the regular council meeting minutes of March 17, 2026 be approved as circulated.
Moved by D. Regan, seconded by A. Westman
Carried
THAT Consent items 9.1 through 9.14 listed on the April 7, 2026 agenda be received for information.
Moved by J. Hodgins, seconded by A. Westman
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph hereby endorses and supports the resolution passed by the Council of the Municipality of Thames Centre on February 23, 2026 regarding support for the principles and objectives of Bill 21, Protect Our Food Act, 2025 to ensure that Ontario’s prime agricultural land is preserved for future generations; AND THAT Council directs the Clerk to send a letter of support for Bill 21 to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness; the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Honourable Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs and the leaders of the Opposition parties; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), and all municipalities within the County of Middlesex to encourage broader municipal support.
Moved by D. Regan, seconded by J. Hodgins
Carried
THAT Council receive and file correspondence items 10.1 through 10.6.
Moved by A. Westman, seconded by D. Manders
Carried
THAT Report CAO-03-2026 Re: 2026 Municipal Election Restricted Acts (Lame Duck) be received for information.
Moved by D. Regan, seconded by J. Hodgins
Carried
THAT Report CL-03-2026 be received for information; AND THAT Council approve in principle the Public Notice and Accountability and Transparency policies, as presented.
Moved by D. Regan, seconded by D. Manders
Carried
THAT Report No. FIN-04-2026 be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT the net proceeds from the sale of the three lots on Fallon Drive and the sale of the lot on Nicoline Ave be allocated 58% to the tax rate stabilization reserve and 42% to the parks & recreation reserve.
Moved by D. Manders, seconded by A. Westman
Carried
THAT Report No. PW-06-2026 be received by council for information; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph award the tender for the Lucan Easement Trunk Sanitary Sewer Replacement to Birnam Excavating Ltd. in the amount of $959,603.22 including the $140,000.00 contingency allowance and 13% HST.
Moved by A. Westman, seconded by D. Manders
Carried
THAT Report No. PW-07-2026 be received by council for information.
Moved by D. Manders, seconded by J. Hodgins
Carried
THAT By-law 15-2026 be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.
Moved by A. Westman, seconded by D. Regan
Carried
RESOLVED that the Council meeting be adjourned at 7:46 p.m.