Council Meeting

That the regular council meeting minutes of April 21, 2026 be approved as circulated/amended.

THAT Consent items 8.1 through 8.6 and 8.8 through 8.11 listed on the May 5, 2026 agenda be received for information.

THAT Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph supports the correspondence and request from the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus to the Province, to request that any changes involving upper-tier municipalities:  Maintain locally elected leadership as a cornerstone of municipal governance  Recognize the distinct roles and structures of counties, regions, cities and municipalities  Reflect rural and regional realities, including geography and service delivery responsibilities; and  Be developed in partnership with municipalities through meaningful consultation.

THAT the presentation from Middlesex Federation of Agriculture be received for information, as presented.

THAT Council receive and file correspondence items 10.1 through 10.5.

THAT report no. CAO-04-2026 (2026 Municipal Election – Establishment of Joint Compliance Audit Committee) be received for information; AND THAT Council adopt the By-Law to establish a Joint Middlesex County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended.

THAT Report No. FIN-06-2026 be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the implementation of a cost recovery model for ICI recycling services through user fees; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to advise the Bluewater Recycling Association of the Township’s selected approach in advance of the June 30, 2026 deadline; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to incorporate the 2027 ICI bin rate of $160 into the 2027 budget, and the tax levy by-law.

THAT report no. FIN-07-2026 be received for information.

THAT Report No. FIN-08-2026 be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct the Treasurer to allocate the 2025 general surplus to the tax rate stabilization reserve.

THAT Report No. PR-06-2026 be received; AND THAT Council approve Option B, being approval of a 10% discount on applicable rentals for a one (1) year pilot term.

THAT Report No. PR-07-2026 be received; AND THAT Council endorse the community-led dog park revitalization project; AND THAT Council direct staff to account for funds and hold future donations related to this initiative, with funds to be allocated toward ongoing improvements to the dog park.

THAT By-laws 19-2025, 20-2026 and 202-2026, be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.

RESOLVED that the Council meeting be adjourned at 7:28 p.m.