Middlesex County Council Meeting Highlights – November 12, 2024
Council Highlights is an informal summary of selected actions taken by Middlesex County Council or Committee of the Whole at business meetings. The Council Highlights are not an official record of County Council proceedings. To view official agendas and minutes, please visit Council Meetings and Minutes.
Council Approves Funding Agreement for Transit System Assessment
County Council gave staff the green light required to move forward with a comprehensive assessment of inter-community transit and future transit development in Middlesex County using provincial funding. Middlesex County has been approved in principle for up to $50,000 in funding from the Rural Transit Solutions Fund. Once finalized, this funding will be used to hire consultant(s) with expertise in rural transit to conduct a comprehensive assessment of Middlesex County Connect, the County’s intercommunity transit system. The assessment will evaluate various aspects of the system, determine the long-term viability of its routes, and develop recommendations for future transit development with a focus on sustainability and effectiveness. For more information, see the Rural Transit Solutions Fund Funding report.
Committee awards RFP for Strategic Plan Development
The Committee of the Whole recommended Quarry Consulting Inc. be awarded the contract for the development of the County’s new Strategic Plan. Consultations on the plan will begin immediately, involving engagement with County Council, senior staff, local municipalities, business groups, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders. Through a combination of interviews, focus groups, and surveys, Quarry Consulting will gather input to guide the plan’s development. The final Strategic Plan is expected to be presented to County Council in Spring of 2025. For more information, see the Award of RFP #ADMN-2024-03 Report.
Proposed Subdivision development to create more than 109 units in Mt. Brydges
The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a proposed residential plan of subdivision for an 18-hectare property within Mt. Brydges, subject to conditions. The development, which was recently supported by the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, would create a plan with 109 lots for single detached dwellings and 3 medium blocks for medium density housing (such as townhouses). For more information, see the November 12, 2024 Agenda.
Recommendations made by the Committee of the Whole at the November 12, 2024 meeting will be considered by County Council at its next regular meeting on November 26, 2024. The Legislative Services Department maintains the official record for all County government proceedings.
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