Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Regular Council Session
Agenda

Monday, May 05, 2025

6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Hybrid Meeting (Council Chamber and Virtual)

Strathroy-Caradoc Municipal Office

52 Frank Street, Strathroy, Ontario

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc acknowledges that it is located on Treaty 21 territory. We are thankful to the generations of people who have taken care of this land, including The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, The Munsee-Delaware First Nation, and The Oneida Nation of the Thames.

 

Vision: Strathroy-Caradoc envisions a dynamic community where residents thrive in a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous environment. We aspire to be a model of effective governance and community engagement, setting the standard for excellence in our programs and services.

Mission: Our mission is to provide innovative and up-to-date services, engage in proactive planning for the future, facilitate partnerships, and advance community goals to create a vibrant and sustainable future for all in Strathroy-Caradoc.

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1.

Roll Call

2.

Call to Order/Approve Agenda

• Recommendation

  THAT: the May 5, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated.

3.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Presentations/Delegations/Petitions

4.1

Welcoming Community Committee - Middlesex Community Living

Sherri Kroll will be present to speak.

4.2

Strathroy Hospice Board

Darren Micallef & Tyler Damen will be present to speak.

4.3

Kasey McNaughton - Drainage Concerns -133 Beech Street

5.

Public Meeting

5.1

Public Meeting No. 1

The purpose of the public meeting is to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 23722 Glen Oak Road, Strathroy, ON.

5.1.1

Motion to open the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 23722 Glen Oak Road, Strathroy, ON be hereby opened.

5.1.2

Report to be presented by the Planner, BBP-2025-38

5.1.3

Comments and inquiries by the public for the proposed rezoning

5.1.4

Comments and questions from Members of Council

5.1.5

Motion to close the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 23722 Glen Oak Road, Strathroy, ON be hereby closed.

5.1.6

Decision/Resolution

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report BBP-2025-38 regarding rezoning application ZBA 8-2025 be received for information, and further;
  
  THAT: the ZBA 8-2025 be approved, and further;
  
  THAT: By-law No. 50-25 be referred to the Consideration of By-laws Section of the Agenda for consideration and approval.

5.2

Public Meeting No. 2

The purpose of the public meeting is to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 6978 Scotchmere Drive, Strathroy, ON.

5.2.1

Motion to open the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 6978 Scotchmere Drive, Strathroy, ON be hereby opened.

5.2.2

Report to be presented by the Planner, BBP-2025-40

5.2.3

Comments and inquiries by the public for the proposed rezoning

5.2.4

Comment and questions from Members of Council

5.2.5

Motion to close the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 6978 Scotchmere Drive, Strathroy, ON be hereby closed.

5.2.6

Decision/Resolution

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report BBP-2025-40 regarding rezoning application ZBA 7-2025 be received for information, and further;
  
  THAT: the rezoning application ZBA 7-2025 be approved, and further;
  
  THAT: By-law No. 53-25 be referred to the Consideration of By-laws Section of the Agenda for consideration and approval

6.

Approval of Minutes

• Recommendation

  THAT: the Regular Council Meeting minutes of April 22, 2025 be approved as written, and further;
  
  THAT: the Special Council Meeting minutes of April 28, 2025 be approved as written.

6.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes – April 22, 2025

6.2

Special Council Meeting Minutes - April 28, 2025

7.

Consent Items

Items listed under the Consent Agenda are received in one motion.  Council members may request that one or more items be removed for further action.

• Recommendation

  THAT: Consent Agenda Items 7.1 and 7.2 be received for information.

7.1

Communications

7.1.1

Strathroy Caradoc Cruisers - Hometown Festival Show and Shine

7.1.2

St. Clair Conservation Authority 2024 Annual Report

7.2

Reports from Boards and Committees

7.2.1

Police Services Board Meeting Minutes – March 18, 2025

7.2.2

Police Services Board Monthly Activity Reports - March 2025

7.2.3

Tri-Township Arena Board Meeting Minutes - March 13, 2025

7.2.4

Bluewater Recycling Association - 2024 Annual Report

8.

Reports from Departments

8.1

Building and Planning

8.1.1

Community Improvement Applications – May 2025 – 22443 Adelaide Road - BBP-2025-42

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report BBP-2025-42 “Community Improvement Applications - May 2025 - 22443 Adelaide Road” be received for information, and further;
  
  THAT: Council approve Tara Thomas and Cecilia Arnett’s application for funding through the Beautification Program to the maximum amount of $5,600.13.

8.1.2

Community Improvement Application- May 2025 – 53 Hemlock Blvd. - BBP-2025-43

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report BBP-2025-43 “Community Improvement Application – May 2025 – 53 Hemlock Blvd.” be received for information, and further;
  
  THAT: Council provide direction on the additional funding request.

8.1.3

Community Improvement Application – May 2025 – 79 Bradley Avenue - BBP-2025-44

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report BBP-2025-44 “Community Improvement Application – May 2025 – 79 Bradley Avenue” be received for information, and further;
  
  THAT: Council approve Graham Stepien’s application for funding through the Additional Unit Program to the maximum amount of $16,752.00.

8.1.4

Community Improvement Application – May 2025 – 77, 79, 81 Thomas Street - BBP-2025-45

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report BBP-2025-45 “Community Improvement Application – May 2025 – 77, 79, 81 Thomas Street” be received for information, and further;
  
  THAT: Council approve Dale Ross’ CIP By-law Amendment through the Beautification Program.

8.1.5

Community Improvement Application – May 2025 – 8668 Longwoods Road - BBP-2025-46

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report BBP-2025-46 “Community Improvement Application – May 2025 – 8668 Longwoods Road” be received for information, and further;
  
  THAT: Council deny Greg Willsie’s application for funding through the Additional Unit Program to the maximum amount of $20,210.46.

8.2

Engineering and Public Works 

8.2.1

2025 Sidewalk Program Recommendations - EPW-2025-26

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report EPW-2025-26 Sidewalk Program Recommendations for information, and further;
  
  THAT: Council direct staff to proceed with tendering the 2025 Sidewalk Program for the sidewalks identified in this report.

8.3

Fire Services 

8.3.1

Automatic Aid Agreement with the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe - FIRE-2025-01

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report FIRE-2025-01 “Automatic Aid Agreement with the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe” be received for information, and further;
  
  THAT: Strathroy-Caradoc Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement for the Activation of Automatic Aid with the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe for emergency response to Highway 402 between Exit 65 (Centre Road) and Exit 69 (Hickory Drive), and further;
  
  THAT: By-law No. 03-25 be forwarded to the Consideration of By-laws section of the agenda for adoption.

9.

County Council Report

9.1

Middlesex County Council Meeting Highlights – April 22, 2025

10.

Announcements and Inquiries by Members

11.

Schedule of Meetings

• SC2045 Council Workshop - Monday, May 12, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m. (Committee Room, 2nd Floor)
• Regular Council Meeting - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. (Council Chamber/Hybrid)
• SC2045 Council Workshop - Monday, May 26, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m. (Committee Room, 2nd Floor)
• Regular Council Meeting - Monday, June 2, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. (Council Chamber/Hybrid)

12.

In Camera

Council may move into Closed Session.

• Recommendation

  THAT:  Council move into closed session at _____p.m. for the purpose of discussing the following:

  • One item in accordance with Council's Procedure By-law (to approve In-Camera Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2025), and;
  • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Recreation Safety).

13.

Open Session Resume

• Recommendation

  THAT: Closed Session adjourn at ____ and Open Session resume.

14.

Report on Closed Session

Mayor Grantham to report on the Closed Session.

• Recommendation

  THAT: the direction in Closed Session be approved.

15.

Consideration of By-laws

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 03-25, By-law No. 50-25, By-law No. 53-25, By-law No. 54-25, By-law No. 55-25, By-law No. 56-25, By-law No. 62-25 and By-law No. 63-25 receive first, second and third and final reading.

15.1

By-law No. 03-25

A by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, as represented by the Strathroy-Caradoc Fire Department and the Corporation of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, as represented by the Adelaide Metcalfe Fire Department.

15.2

By-law No. 50-25

A by-law to amend By-law No. 43-08, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (23722 Glen Oak Rd)

15.3

By-law No. 53-25

A by-law to amend the Strathroy-Caradoc Zoning By-law for the property municipally known as 6978 Scotchmere Drive.

15.4

By-law No. 54-25

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Community Improvement Plan, Beautification Grant Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and The Bell Tower Ltd.: 22443 Adelaide Road, Mount Brydges.

15.5

By-law No. 55-25

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Community Improvement Plan, Beautification Grant Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and Dale Ross, Ruud Terpstra, Steve and Melissa Boucher: 77, 79, 81 Thomas Street, Strathroy.

15.6

By-law No. 56-25

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Community Improvement Plan, Additional Unit Grant Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and Graham Stepien: 79 Bradley Ave, Strathroy.

15.7

By-law No. 62-25

A by-law to authorize the conveyance of property (775 Wright Street, Strathroy).

15.8

By-law No. 63-25

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

16.

Adjournment

• Recommendation

  THAT: the May 5, 2025 Regular Council Meeting adjourn at ____p.m.