Middlesex County Council Meeting Highlights – February 14, 2023
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.
Draft Plan Approval for Subdivision developments in Lucan and Dorchester
The Committee of the Whole approved recommendations to grant draft plan approval for subdivision developments in Lucan and Dorchester. In Lucan, the Timber Ridge plan proposes to create sixty-one lots for single detached dwellings, one block for medium density townhouse development and three blocks for low density (single and semi-detached) development. The total estimated development yield of the site is approximately 250 units. In Dorchester, the Hawthorne Park subdivision proposes eight blocks for single-detached residential development, four for low and medium-density residential development, three blocks for medium-density, and two mixed-use commercial blocks. The total estimated future development units of the site would be in the range of 350 units to 500 units, plus a potential long-term care facility and commercial uses along Dorchester Road. For more information, see the February 14, 2023 Agenda.
New Washers and Dryers at Strathmere Lodge
The Committee of the Whole approved a recommendation to award a contract to Harco Company Ltd. to replace three washers and dryers at Strathmere Lodge. The Lodge anticipates receiving $85,360 from the Provincial Government through the “Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Minor Capital”, to help facilitate this replacement. This is one of many investments the Lodge has made over the past number of years to ensure residents continue to receive the quality of care they deserve. For more information, see the February 14, 2023 Agenda.
Wedding Bells Continue at the Middlesex County Building
County Council approved a Sublease Agreement with the new owners of Culinary Catering. For over a decade, Culinary Catering has leased the Middlesex Room at the Middlesex County Administration Building where it hosts weddings and other events. The new Sublease Agreement will allow Culinary Catering to continue hold events at the historic venue through to December 31, 2024. For more details, see Culinary Catering – Sublease Renewal.
ITS Policy Review and Update
The Committee of the Whole approved a recommendation to update four Middlesex County Information Technology Services (ITS) policies aimed at maintaining the security and integrity of the County’s information technology infrastructure, and ensuring that ITS assets are used safely and appropriately. The updates are a result of recommendations set out in the newly adopted ITS Strategic Plan. The ITS department has plans to develop additional policies and procedures as it continues to implement the Strategic Plan. To review the policies see the ITS – Policy Updates Report.
Recommendations made by the Committee of the Whole at the February 14, 2023 meeting will be considered by County Council at its next regular meeting on March 14, 2023. The Legislative Services Department maintains the official record for all County government proceedings.