Council Meeting

THAT report no. PW-01-2022 be received; AND FURTHER that the Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph accepts the recommendation of the Public Works Manager as presented on February 1, 2022, regarding the water and waste water rates for 2022 as follows:  $0.053 per cubic meter increase to usage rates for both water and waste water  2% increase to capital levy rates for both water and waste water  3% increase to bulk water rate with each being effective January 1st, 2022. AND FURTHER that staff be directed to bring forward the equivalent amendment to the fees bylaw.

That the Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph accepts the draft 2022 budget as amended by the Treasurer on February 1, 2022 with a 2% municipal tax rate increase and further that the budgeted surplus be directed to construction and parks and recreation reserve fund.

That the regular council meeting minutes of January 18, 2022 be approved as circulated/amended.

That Council receives the request letter dated January 18, 2022 from Theo Van Roestel and further directs staff to bring back an information report regarding the specific request.

That the Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph supports local action by the Middlesex-London Health Unit to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus including, larviciding catch basins and other surface water locations within our jurisdiction and further directs staff to send a letter of support to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change indicating same.

THAT the correspondence from the Municipality of North Middlesex regarding the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs - Drainage Infrastructure in Ontario be received, AND THAT the Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph amplify support of the Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)’s letter dated December 23, 2021.

That items 10.1 through 10.3 (Correspondence) be received for information purposes.

That Council approves the request to waive the building permit fee for Phase 2 of the Lucan Biddulph Community Memorial Centre renovation project.

That Council receives report no. CL-02-2022 for information and adopts the updated records management policy no. 102-01-2022.

That Council directs staff to amend the 2022 Council Meeting Schedule to reflect March 1st and March 15th meeting dates.

That Council receives report no. PL-01-2022 and accepts the Planner’s recommendation.

THAT Report No. PW-02-2022 be received AND THAT council approve the presented Amending Agreement and extend the Waste Water Operator Contract with the Ontario Clean Water Agency.

THAT Report No. PR-02-2022 be received AND THAT Council approve the incentive program put forth by the parks and recreation department to attract lifeguard staff for the 2022 season, with the incentive being paid out over 2 years, pending confirmation of the 2022 pool season during construction.

THAT Report No. PR-03-2022 be received; AND FURTHER THAT the decision on the report be deferred until staff brings back a further report.

THAT the Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph authorize Jeff Little to attend the 2022 OGRA Conference in Toronto from April 10th - April 13th, 2022 at a cost of $700 (plus HST).

That if no one cares to speak to By-laws 06-2022 through 08-2022, 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.

RESOLVED that the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:12 p.m.