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 (16 motions)
16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT Council receives the annual report from Lucan Area Heritage Society as presented.
Moved by D. Regan, seconded by J. Hodgins
Carried
THAT the regular council meeting minutes of October 15, 2024 be approved as circulated/amended.
Moved by D. Manders, seconded by D. Regan
Carried
THAT Council directs staff to approve the request of Villages United Church to donate the rental fees required for the Granton Pavilion in order to operate the Vacation Bible Camp.
Moved by A. Westman, seconded by J. Hodgins
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph support the request initiated by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) with respect to reversing the decision of the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry of Ontario, Graydon Smith, to freeze the fees conservation authorities can charge in regard to planning, development, and permitting fees. AND THAT the Mayor be authorized to sign on to a letter of support prepared on behalf of the elected leaders of the municipalities of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA).
Moved by J. Hodgins, seconded by D. Regan
Carried
THAT items 9.1 through 9.3 (Correspondence) be received for information purposes.
Moved by A. Westman, seconded by D. Regan
Carried
THAT Report CAO-15-2024 be received for information; AND THAT Council ratify the renewed Agreement with the Municipality of Middlesex Centre for the provision of Building and By-Law Enforcement Services for the term January 1, 2025 through to December 31, 2027.
Moved by J. Hodgins, seconded by A. Westman
Carried
THAT report no. CAO-16-2024 be received for information.
Moved by D. Manders, seconded by A. Westman
Carried
THAT Report No. CAO-17-2024 be received for information; AND THAT Council supports Lake Huron & Elgin Water Area Supply Systems request to act as a partner in regards to the Federation of Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) funding opportunities.
Moved by J. Hodgins, seconded by D. Regan
Carried
THAT report no. CL-10-2024 be received; AND THAT Council adopt the 2025 Council Meeting Schedule as amended with all council meetings starting at 6:00 p.m. and the April 8th meeting date changing from 9 am to a 6 pm start.
Moved by D. Manders, seconded by D. Regan
Carried
THAT report no. BLD-07-2024 be received for information.
Moved by D. Regan, seconded by J. Hodgins
Carried
THAT report no. FIN-12-2024 be received for information.
Moved by A. Westman, seconded by D. Manders
Carried
THAT Report PW-19-2024 be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT the Council approves entering into a Municipal Access Agreement with Northern Frontenac Telephone Middwest Corp.
Moved by J. Hodgins, seconded by D. Manders
Carried
THAT Council approve the division of the balance of the Industrial Park Phase 1 lands, being approximately 6 acres, into four parcels with the Township retaining the large northerly lot of approximately 3 acres for future expansion and the remaining three lots fronting onto Fallon Drive be put up for sale; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve sale by tender as the preferred method of sale for the remaining three lots.
Moved by D. Regan, seconded by D. Manders
Carried
THAT report no. EDC-07-2024 be received for information AND FURTHER that Council approves Concept #2 with the final version of the lettering size to be presented at the next meeting. For (3): Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, D. Regan, and A. Westman Against (2): D. Manders, and J. Hodgins
Moved by D. Regan, seconded by A. Westman
Carried
THAT if no one cares to speak to By-laws 51-2024 through 53-2024, inclusive, on their first, second and third reading, that they be considered to have been read a first time and passed, read a second time and passed and read a third time and passed.
Moved by J. Hodgins, seconded by D. Manders
Carried
RESOLVED that the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m.