Morgan Calvert

The council meeting addressed multiple items, including an application for a minor variance for a property addition on Havaloc Street, which was approved. Additionally, the 2025 audited financial statements were presented, highlighting the municipality's clean audit opinion, the status of long-term liabilities, and the current state of landfills reaching capacity. The council also discussed capital assets, financial reporting responsibilities, and oversight of municipal operations.

The council discussed the sale of the former Metcalfe schoolhouse, including the awarding of RFP AM-Q 202601 and the direction to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement. Other business included inquiries regarding an upcoming investment report, the status of community safety zone signage, and an upcoming community ball tournament. The council also processed and approved multiple bylaws concerning the establishment of an election joint audit committee, council remuneration, and a meeting confirmation bylaw.

The Council convened to discuss several administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the approval of a minor variance application for a drive shed, a report on 2025 police enforcement statistics and community safety initiatives in Kerwood, and the acceptance of various correspondence regarding provincial municipal resolutions. The Council authorized a Fire Protection Grant agreement for firefighter equipment, reviewed the Fire Department's 2025 fourth-quarter activities, and received an update on a new fire tanker. Additionally, the Council deliberated on the purchase of a new snowplow, discussed land acquisition and servicing agreements in a closed session, and approved several by-laws, including the Fire Grant agreement.

The council meeting addressed several key administrative and infrastructure matters, including acting as a Court of Revision for the Winter and Richardson-Earley Drains. Presentations were received regarding homelessness prevention efforts in Middlesex County, a feasibility study for a Joint Municipal Services Corporation for water and wastewater, and a roadmap for industrial development. The council also approved a water and wastewater by-law, the five-year renewal of the CloudPermit agreement, and the execution of a provincial transfer payment agreement for the Pothole Prevention and Repair Program. Furthermore, staff were directed to review the current Community Improvement Plan program, and various by-laws were enacted to formalize decisions made during the session.

The council meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the appointment of an auditor for 2025 financial statements, the approval of a two percent cost-of-living adjustment for staff and council for 2026, and the determination of grant allocations for the Kerwood Adelaide Metcalfe Optimist Club. Additionally, the council approved a tender for the rehabilitation of Bridge 4 on Katesville Drive and authorized the disposition of a parcel of land described as an unopened road allowance on Langan Drive.