Chatham-Kent public meetings in 2021

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes a closed session at 4:00 p.m. (no items listed) and an open session at 6:00 p.m. The main business is a tender award for a design-builder for a 27-unit affordable housing project at 99 McNaughton Ave W, Chatham, plus presentations and recommendations on housing and homelessness, affordable housing, and shelter options. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with by-law readings and adjournment.

• RFP R21-329: design-builder for 27-unit, three-story affordable housing at 99 McNaughton Ave W, Chatham
• Housing and Homelessness presentation by Polly Smith, Ray Harper, and Josh Myers
• Recommendations to encourage and develop affordable housing in Chatham-Kent
• Shelter options in Chatham-Kent
• By-law to amend By-law 92-2020 on sale/disposition of real property

Council awarded the design-build contract for a 27-unit affordable housing project at 99 McNaughton Avenue West to BECC Construction Inc. for up to $9,983,902, funded by CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative and municipal capital. Council also approved several motions to encourage affordable housing development, including a land disposition amendment, feasibility studies, and an RFP for a family unit development in Blenheim. A motion to review buildings for emergency shelter and fund outreach services was approved 13-3.

• Awarded RFP R21-329 to BECC Construction Inc. for 27-unit affordable housing at 99 McNaughton Ave W, up to $9,983,902 (15-2)
• Approved amendment to By-law 92-2020 requiring land inventory review for affordable housing suitability before disposal (17-0)
• Directed administration to prepare feasibility studies for affordable housing on municipal lands (17-0)
• Directed Housing Services to issue RFP for affordable family unit development at 82 Talbot Road East, Blenheim (17-0)
• Directed administration to investigate housing partnerships and return by May 30, 2022 (16-1)
• Approved up to $200,000 from Economic Downturn reserve for housing-focused outreach services (13-3)
• Directed administration to review buildings for conversion to emergency shelter (13-3)
• Directed further community engagement on homelessness and affordable housing solutions (13-3)

Planning Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider several planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments, an official plan amendment, and consents for properties in Blenheim, Wheatley, Zone, and Chatham. Council will also discuss a tax grant program for the Wheatley long-term evacuation zone. The meeting includes a closed session for advice on cyber insurance.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 247 Talbot Street West, Blenheim (2757716 Ontario Inc.)
• Official Plan Amendment 67 and zoning/consent for 1st Concession Line, Wheatley (Climb Your Mountain Developments Inc.)
• Consent and zoning amendment for 15125 Longwoods Road, Zone (Jerome Dewulf Limited)
• Consent and zoning amendment for 30049 St. Clair Parkway, Chatham (Serkka Farms Inc.)
• By-law to establish tax relief for properties in Wheatley long-term evacuation zone

Chatham-Kent Council approved all four planning applications on the agenda, including a zoning by-law amendment for a high-density residential development in Blenheim, an Official Plan amendment and three consents for a residential subdivision in Wheatley, a surplus dwelling severance in Zone, and a lot addition in Chatham Township. Council also passed a by-law granting a 41.7% tax credit for residential and commercial properties in the Wheatley long-term evacuation zone. All motions carried unanimously with no recorded opposition.

• Approved zoning amendment for 247 Talbot St W, Blenheim, to allow high-density residential (16-0)
• Approved OPA 67 and zoning/consent applications for 1st Concession Line, Wheatley (17-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for surplus dwelling at 15125 Longwoods Rd, Zone (17-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for lot addition at 30049 St. Clair Pkwy, Chatham Twp (17-0)
• Passed by-law for 41.7% tax credit for Wheatley evacuation zone properties (17-0)
• Adopted all by-laws on third reading

Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole

The Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to receive three information reports: results of the 2021 Woodlot Public Engagement Survey, natural heritage planning under the Provincial Policy Statement, and a summary of tree and woodlot information from 2020-2021. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for information only. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and disclosures of interest.

• 2021 Woodlot Public Engagement Survey and analysis of results (information report)
• Natural Heritage Planning under the Provincial Policy Statement (information report)
• Summary of Tree and Woodlot Related Information Presented in 2020 & 2021 (information report)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider a wide range of items, including the 2022 interim tax levy and borrowing by-laws, several tender and contract awards for infrastructure projects, and various planning applications. The agenda also includes reports on growth strategy, physician recruitment, and budget savings. The meeting begins with a closed session for personal matters and solicitor-client privilege.

• 2022 Interim Tax Levy, due dates, and borrowing by-laws
• Tender awards for bridge rehabilitations (Wheatley Road, Indian Creek Road East, Clachan Road)
• RFP awards for Snow Avenue Reconstruction (Blenheim) and South Wheatley Secondary Plan
• Site plan control applications (George Street Ridgetown, 450 Merritt Avenue Chatham)
• Extension of Temporary Clear Cutting By-law

Council approved the purchase of municipal insurance from Cowan for $2.1 million, received updates on physician recruitment and bike share programs, and approved a property tax grant for an expansion at North Kent Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Council also approved a motion to hire additional staff for building development services and to address the province's four hours of care for long-term care.

Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole

The Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive presentations from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority on land stewardship programs and a forest cover mapping project. The committee will also discuss extending the temporary clear cutting by-law and review an information report on publicly accessible information. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and disclosures of interest.

• Presentation on Conservation Authorities Land Stewardship Programs 2014-Present by Randall Van Wagner
• Presentation on Mapping Project of Forest Cover and Natural Heritage Features by Jason Wintermute
• Discussion on extension of the Temporary Clear Cutting By-law
• Information report on Publicly Accessible Information on the Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole

The Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole voted 9-6 to recommend that Council amend Temporary Clear Cutting By-law 72-2021 so it automatically expires on April 30, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. The committee also received presentations on land stewardship programs and a forest cover mapping project, and approved the minutes from November 1, 2021. Twelve written deputations were read into the record.

• Approved minutes from November 1, 2021 as presented.
• Recommended to Council the deletion and amendment of Subsection 7.3 of Temporary Clear Cutting By-law 72-2021 to expire on April 30, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. (carried 9-6).
• Adjourned to next meeting on December 13, 2021 after the Planning Meeting.

Council Meeting

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will hold a closed session to discuss a personal matter related to a Ministry of Labour Order, then reconvene publicly to give three readings to a by-law appointing Thomas Kelly as Chief Administrative Officer, along with two other routine by-laws.

• By-law to appoint Thomas Kelly as Chief Administrative Officer
• By-law to amend By-law 101-2020
• By-law to confirm proceedings of the November 29, 2021 Council meeting
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act regarding a Ministry of Labour Order

Chatham-Kent Council held a brief electronic meeting on November 29, 2021, and postponed the Chief Administrative Officer Appointment By-law (Item 11(a)) to a future meeting. Council also passed two by-laws: one amending By-law 101-2020 and one confirming the proceedings of the November 29 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Postponed CAO Appointment By-law to future meeting (16-0)
• Passed by-law to amend By-law 101-2020
• Passed by-law to confirm Council proceedings of Nov 29, 2021

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider a range of items, including a presentation of KPMG's final report on core services base budget efficiency, a land ambulance service agreement, and several property-related applications. The agenda also includes routine items such as committee reports, tender awards, and by-laws for drainage work. No closed session items were listed at the time of printing.

• KPMG Core Services Base Budget Efficiency Review – Final Report presentation
• Land Ambulance Service Agreement
• Sole Source – Esri Small Local Government Enterprise Agreement
• Site Plan Control Application PL202100130 – North Kent Mutual Fire Insurance Company, 29553 St. George Street North, Dresden
• Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Applications – 155 Irwin Street, Chatham and 5 Classic Car Drive, Harwich

Council approved a 17-item consent agenda covering committee minutes, tenders, and reports, and separately approved a site plan control application for a new 9,766 sq. ft. office addition for North Kent Mutual Fire Insurance Company at 29553 St. George Street North in Dresden. Council also approved a property tax increment equivalent grant agreement with Handy Bros. Heating and Cooling Inc. for a new building at 5 Classic Car Drive, Harwich. A notice of motion regarding hoarding disorder was presented for the December 6, 2021 agenda.

• Approved consent agenda items 12(a)-(c), 13(a)-(b), 14(b), 15(a), 16(a)-(c), 17(a)-(c), 18(b), 18(d), 19(a)-(b) by a vote of 18 to 0.
• Approved site plan control application PL202100130 for a 907.3 sq. m (9,766 sq. ft.) office addition at 29553 St. George Street North, Dresden; Councillor C. McGregor declared a conflict of interest.
• Approved a five-year property tax increment equivalent grant agreement with Handy Bros. Heating and Cooling Inc. for 5 Classic Car Drive, Harwich, by a vote of 18 to 0.
• Received closed session reports from November 8 and November 15, 2021, by a vote of 17 to 0.
• Approved the November 22, 2021 Council Information Package.
• Received a notice of motion from Councillor Crew regarding hoarding disorder, to be added to the December 6, 2021 agenda.
• Gave first, second, and third reading to the by-law confirming proceedings of the November 22, 2021 meeting.
• Adjourned to the next meeting on December 6, 2021, authorizing a closed session.

Planning Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider nine planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments and consents, at various locations across the municipality. The meeting also includes a closed session for solicitor-client advice regarding the Eastlawn/Lynnwood Subdivision, and the reading of by-laws to enact the zoning amendments. Most of the agenda is dedicated to these planning decisions, with no other substantive business listed.

• Zoning amendment for 1486134 Ontario Ltd., Blackacre Crescent & Jomaya Boulevard, Tilbury (PL202000158)
• Zoning amendment and site plan control for 2743576 Ontario Inc., 320 Grand Avenue East, Chatham (PL202100186)
• Zoning amendment for 2091883 Ontario Inc., 20-34 Main Street West, Ridgetown (PL202100261)
• Consent application for Dig 'R Wright Excavating Inc., 395 Colborne Street, Chatham (PL202100249)
• Zoning amendment for 2833992 Ontario Inc. & 2718177 Ontario Inc., Fairview Line, Harwich (PL202100229)

Council approved a zoning amendment and site plan for a 13-storey, 182-unit apartment building at 320 Grand Avenue East, increasing maximum height to 46 m and density to 186 units/hectare. Several other zoning and consent applications were approved, including a rezoning for agricultural supply use at 15306 Thomson Line (17-0) and a consent to sever five industrial lots on Colborne Street (18-0). One application (Fairview Line) was deferred to February 14, 2022, for further public input. Mayor Canniff announced Thomas Kelly as the new Chief Administrative Officer.

• Approved zoning amendment and site plan for 13-storey apartment at 320 Grand Ave E (15-3)
• Approved zoning amendment for Blackacre Crescent/Jomaya Blvd, Tilbury (16-2)
• Approved zoning amendment for 20-34 Main St W, Ridgetown (18-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 15306 Thomson Line, Orford (17-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent to sever 5 industrial lots at 395 Colborne St, Chatham (18-0)
• Approved consent and easement at 3725 Queen's Line, Tilbury (18-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment at 21064 Erie St S, Wheatley (18-0)
• Deferred Fairview Line zoning application to Feb 14, 2022 (16-1)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider several property transactions, including an offer to purchase on Store St. and land acquisition for the Rose Beach Line realignment, as well as three Community Improvement Plan grant applications. The agenda also includes information reports on the Climate Change Action Plan, a community satisfaction survey, and Wheatley emergency expenses, plus motions on the mask by-law and COVID-19 testing for firefighters. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including the CAO recruitment.

• Offer to Purchase – Property Identification Number 00739 0133, Store St., Chatham
• Rose Beach Line Realignment – Acquisition of Lands and Easement
• CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant applications: 23 Louise St., Tilbury; 300 Merritt Ave., Chatham; 200 Junction Ave., Chatham
• Surplus Property Declaration November 2021 and Offer to Purchase – Glassford Rd, Orford
• Motion by Councillor Authier re Chatham-Kent Mask By-law

Council approved two offers to purchase about 4 acres each of municipal land in Bloomfield Business Park to Intrepid General holding companies for about $200,000 each. Council also amended the mask by-law to expire when the province lifts its mask mandate, and approved a $1,278.03 contract for weigh bills. A motion to fund COVID-19 testing for firefighters was defeated.

• Approved two land sales to Intrepid General holding companies for $200,000 each (18-0)
• Amended mask by-law 101-2020 to expire when provincial mask mandate ends (13-5)
• Approved $1,278.03 contract to Authier Print for 15,000 weigh bills (17-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved hiring a student for 8 months at $24,880 for waste services (17-0)
• Defeated motion to fund COVID-19 testing for firefighters (3-15)
• Approved consent agenda items including property tax increment grants and surplus property declarations (17-0)

Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole

This is the first meeting of the Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole, an electronic council meeting. The agenda is largely procedural: electing a chair and vice chair, receiving an introduction to the committee, and setting the meeting framework and public participation rules. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Electing a chair and vice chair
• Introduction to the Natural Heritage Strategy Committee of the Whole
• Meeting framework and public participation rules
• Next meeting scheduled for November 29, 2021

The Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole held its inaugural meeting, electing Councillor Aaron Hall as Chair (9-7) and Councillor Trevor Thompson as Vice Chair (7-9). The committee endorsed a meeting framework and civic engagement commitment, and received a written deputation from the Kent Federation of Agriculture. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Aaron Hall as Chair (9-7)
• Elected Trevor Thompson as Vice Chair (7-9)
• Endorsed meeting framework and civic engagement commitment (motion carried)

Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with a mix of routine approvals and notable items. Council will consider several water and sewer projects, including assessing property owners for the Pioneer Line, Erieau Road, Bluewater Line Road, and Galbraith Street projects. They will also vote on a property tax increment grant for Hacienda Farms at 20911 Prosperity Way, a heritage designation removal for 161 Prosperity Way, and a request to exempt land from part lot control in Blenheim. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss land sale, litigation, and a tree policy, as well as reports on the library, tourism, and a Medavie operational review.

• Closed session to discuss land sale (Intrepid General offer), litigation, and tree policy
• Property tax increment grant for Hacienda Farms at 161 Prosperity Way
• Removal of heritage designation for 161 Prosperity Way
• Exemption from part lot control for First Family Homes on Lanz Boulevard, Blenheim
• Waterline projects: Pioneer Line, Erieau Road, Bluewater Line Road, Galbraith Street

Council approved a motion to temporarily waive interest and penalties on property taxes for properties within the Wheatley evacuation zone, with a directive for administration to return with further financial relief recommendations once the gas leak source is determined. Council also approved a site plan for a large-scale greenhouse in Romney, subject to conditions, and granted a one-time $3,000 to the Blenheim Senior Centre for their 2022 Senior Fair. Several other items were approved as part of the consent agenda, including tenders, by-laws, and reports.

• Approved temporary waiver of interest and penalties on property taxes for Wheatley evacuation zone (17-1)
• Approved site plan control for Hacienda Farms North Inc. greenhouse at 20968 Coatsworth Road, subject to conditions (15-2)
• Approved one-time $3,000 grant to Blenheim Senior Centre for 2022 Senior Fair (16-1)
• Approved Information Management Assessment, Strategy and Plan; resource team and supplemental budget to be considered in 2022 budget (15-2)
• Approved consent agenda including tender awards, by-laws, and committee minutes (16-0)
• Approved letter of support for Leamington resolution on Long Term Care Homes
• Received closed session reports (18-0)
• Approved 2022 Council Meeting Schedule and other administrative items as part of consent agenda

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider a provincial grant for the Wheatley Business Recovery Program and five planning applications involving official plan and zoning by-law amendments. The agenda also includes a closed session for training on a Fire Master Plan, and standard procedural items such as approvals of minutes and by-laws.

• Authorization of provincial grant for Wheatley Business Recovery Program
• Official Plan Amendment No. 64 (Maple City Homes Ltd., Park Avenue West, Chatham)
• Zoning by-law amendment for Dwain & Cherie Broad, 14974 Teetzel Line, Orford
• Zoning by-law amendment for Judith Evans, Cecil Street South, Ridgetown
• Zoning by-law amendments for Heuvelmans Farms (Countryview Line) and Ken & Laura Walker (20510 Communication Road)

Council authorized the CAO to sign a $2 million provincial grant agreement for the Wheatley Business Recovery Program and approved all five planning applications on the agenda, including an Official Plan Amendment for Maple City Homes and four consent/zoning by-law amendments. All votes were unanimous (16-0 or 17-0). Three notices of motion were presented for future agendas, and several non-agenda items were discussed.

• Authorized CAO to sign $2M provincial grant for Wheatley Business Recovery Program (16-0)
• Approved OPA No. 64 for Maple City Homes, Park Avenue West, Chatham (16-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for Dwain & Cherie Broad, 14974 Teetzel Line (16-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for Judith Evans, Cecil Street South, Ridgetown (17-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for Theodorus and Ann Maria Heuvelmans, Countryview Line (17-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for Ken & Laura Walker, 20510 Communication Road (17-0)
• Gave third and final reading to all by-laws, including the grant agreement and planning amendments

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to handle a range of items, including a responsible animal ownership by-law, a vaccine policy for council and committee members, and several planning applications. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour negotiations and vaccination policy discussions. Several items are information reports or routine approvals, such as minutes and appointments.

• By-law for Responsible Animal Ownership in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent
• Vaccine Policy for Council and Committee Members
• Application for Removal of the 'H' – Holding Symbol PL202100248 – Dennis & Peggy Larsh, Tecumseh Line, Community of Tilbury-East (West Kent)
• Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202100243 – 2767456 Ontario Inc., 175 Churchill Park Road, Chatham
• Ontario Health Team Strategic Plan presentation

Council approved the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Council and Committee Members by a vote of 14 to 3, with Mayor Canniff and Councillors Finn and Pinsonneault opposed. Council also directed administration to release an RFP for a consultant to undertake work recommended by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding Bothwell sanitary servicing and water course. Several other items were approved as part of the consent agenda, including a responsible animal ownership by-law and a holiday display map.

• Approved COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Council and Committee Members (14-3)
• Directed administration to release RFP for Bothwell sanitary servicing consultant (17-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including animal ownership by-law review, holiday display map, and property tax grant (17-0)
• Received Ontario Health Team Strategic Plan for information
• Received information report on day sales licence by-law
• Approved by-laws including Responsible Animal Ownership and zoning amendment
• Received closed session report (15-0)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider five zoning by-law amendments, hear a KPMG interim audit report, and discuss several other items including a waste-to-energy project, public transit strategy, and heritage designations. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, by-laws for drainage work, and a motion regarding a vaccination policy for councillors.

• Zoning amendment for Saini Energy Inc., 1119 Dufferin Avenue, Wallaceburg
• Zoning amendment for 1061139 Ontario Limited, 7659 Queens Line, Chatham
• Zoning amendment for Peter and Herbert Groenewegen, 11344 Sinclair Line, Harwich
• Zoning amendment for Inshes Avenue Office & Storage Limited, 270 Inshes Avenue, Chatham
• KPMG interim report presentation

Council approved all five planning applications on the agenda, including rezoning for a drive-through restaurant, industrial land severances, and agricultural parcel splits. It also approved a motion directing administration to prepare a COVID-19 vaccination policy for Council members and citizen volunteers, and referred a motion on woodlot rezoning to the new Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole.

• Approved rezoning at 1119 Dufferin Ave for drive-through restaurant (18-0)
• Approved consent and rezoning at 7659 Queens Line for industrial lot addition (18-0)
• Approved consent and rezoning at 11344 Sinclair Line for agricultural parcel (18-0)
• Approved rezoning at 270 Inshes Ave to allow personal service establishment (18-0)
• Approved consents and rezoning at 7205 Otter Line for agricultural severance (17-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole terms of reference (17-1)
• Approved heritage designation for 30 Ellwood Ave (18-0)
• Directed administration to draft COVID-19 vaccination policy for Council and boards (15-3)

Special Closed Session Council Meeting

This is a special closed-session meeting only; no open session items will be discussed. Council will recess into closed session to address security of municipal property, potential litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and negotiation strategy related to the Wheatley Explosion. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00-6:00 p.m. on September 15, 2021, and Council will adjourn to its next meeting on September 27, 2021.

• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(a), (e), (f) & (k) for Wheatley Explosion matters
• Discussion of security of municipal property and potential litigation
• Advice subject to solicitor-client privilege
• Position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction for negotiations on Wheatley Explosion
• Adjournment to next meeting on September 27, 2021, with authorization for closed session

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council meets electronically to handle routine approvals, tender awards, and information reports. Closed session will discuss a mandatory vaccination policy for municipal staff, potential litigation over the Wheatley explosion, and compensation benchmarking. Open session includes presentations on the opioid crisis and affordable housing, plus several contract awards.

• Closed session: mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for municipal staff, Wheatley explosion litigation, compensation benchmarking
• RFP R21-280: Chatham Capitol Theatre audio system replacement
• RFP R21-291: Affordable Housing 2021 OPHI Year 3 and municipal funding
• RFP R21-302: Dresden Bridge (St. George Street North) condition assessment
• Tenders T21-262 (5th Concession Line over Horton Drain culvert) and T21-231 (Countryview Line over Purdie Creek Drain)

Council endorsed a decriminalization approach to drug policy and will send a letter to federal and provincial partners outlining this endorsement and the need for more harm reduction support (17-1). Council also approved a motion to apply for CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative funding for affordable housing, authorizing up to $8,314,479 in total funding if the application is successful (16-1). Several contracts were awarded, including a $258,303 audio system replacement for the Chatham Capitol Theatre (14-1) and two culvert replacement tenders. A motion to waive notice for an immediate vote on a mandatory vaccination policy was defeated (11-6).

• Endorsed drug decriminalization approach and letter to federal/provincial partners (17-1)
• Authorized affordable housing RFP using up to $8,314,479 in CMHC and municipal funds if CMHC funding approved (16-1)
• Awarded $258,303 Chatham Capitol Theatre PA system replacement to PA Shop AV Solutions (14-1)
• Awarded $271,417.91 culvert replacement tender to Accurate Railroad Construction Ltd. (15-0)
• Awarded $1,113,050 culvert replacement tender to Clarke Construction Inc. (16-0)
• Approved 2020 Entegrus financial statements and appointed directors (17-0)
• Approved Donation Policy (16-0)
• Defeated motion to waive notice for immediate vote on mandatory vaccination policy (11-6)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider several planning applications, including an official plan and zoning amendment for GGRE Inc. at 460 Keil Drive South, a consent and zoning amendment for Fred & Michelle Naclerio at 13700 Talbot Trail, and a part lot control exemption for Maple City Homes Ltd. at 163 & 167 Moonstone Crescent. Council will also receive a presentation on a woodlot preservation motion, which includes a proposed by-law to amend the temporary clear cutting by-law. The meeting includes closed session items, though none were listed at publication time.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for GGRE Inc., 460 Keil Drive South, Chatham
• Consent and Zoning By-law Amendment for Fred & Michelle Naclerio, 13700 Talbot Trail, Howard
• Part Lot Control Exemption for Maple City Homes Ltd., 163 & 167 Moonstone Crescent, Chatham
• Woodlot preservation motion with proposed by-law to amend Temporary Clear Cutting By-law 72-2021
• By-laws for first, second, and third reading including the above amendments

Council approved an official plan and zoning by-law amendment for a mixed-use commercial/residential development at 460 Keil Drive South, allowing up to six storeys and 100 units per gross hectare. It also approved a consent and zoning amendment for a surplus dwelling at 13700 Talbot Trail, and an exemption from part lot control for properties on Moonstone Crescent. A motion to waive notice for a mandatory vaccination policy for municipal staff was defeated in a 9-9 tie.

• Approved OPA No. 63 and zoning by-law for 460 Keil Drive South (18-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for 13700 Talbot Trail (18-0)
• Approved part lot control exemption for 163 & 167 Moonstone Crescent (18-0)
• Directed administration to prepare Terms of Reference for Natural Heritage Advisory Committee (18-0)
• Amended Temporary Clear Cutting By-law 72-2021 to expire Dec 14, 2021 (11-7)
• Postponed motion on voluntary woodlot rezoning to Sept 27 meeting (10-7)
• Defeated motion to waive notice for mandatory vaccination policy vote (9-9)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving committee reports, and awarding tenders for infrastructure projects. They will also consider several community improvement plan grant applications and by-laws for drainage work and parking changes.

• RFP R21-274: Engineering services for Lorne Avenue Reconstruction, Wallaceburg
• T21-292: Thames River Slope Stabilization at 6800 Riverview Line, Raleigh
• T21-295: Grand Avenue East Road Rehabilitation, Chatham
• CIP grant applications for 324 Grand Ave E, 2 Mill St W, 163 & 165 Grand Ave W
• By-laws for drainage work in Raleigh, Oxford, Orford, and Chatham Township

Council endorsed a resolution calling on the federal government to overrule the CRTC's reversal of the 2019 Rates Order for affordable internet, and to forward it to provincial and municipal bodies. Council also approved a library board recommendation to expand the Chatham Branch to at least 35,000 sq. ft. if relocated to the Downtown Chatham Centre, and approved heavy vehicle restrictions on three concession lines in Romney. Several other reports and by-laws were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Endorsed resolution supporting affordable internet, urging CRTC to implement 2019 Rates Order (17-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Chatham Branch library expansion to min. 35,000 sq. ft. if moved to Downtown Chatham Centre (16-2)
• Implemented heavy vehicle restrictions on 2nd, 3rd, 4th Concession Lines in Romney (16-2)
• Approved staff report on development options for Kyle Park adjacent to Blenheim Memorial Arena (18-0)
• Referred spite fences report back to administration to investigate bylaw amendments (17-1)
• Approved consent agenda including tender awards for Lorne Ave, Thames River slope, Grand Ave East (18-0)
• Approved three drainage by-laws and other by-laws at third reading
• Received closed session report from July 19, 2021 (18-0)

Planning Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider five zoning by-law amendments and consent applications, including a proposal by the Opportunity Villages Community Land Trust at 10 Taylor Avenue. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss a potential partnership with Greenfield Global and a federal grant application. Council will also hear notices of motion and non-agenda business.

• Zoning by-law amendment PL202100173 for Bloomfield Business Park, Seventh Line West and Prosperity Way
• Zoning by-law amendment PL202100058 for Opportunity Villages Community Land Trust, 10 Taylor Avenue, Chatham
• Consent and zoning by-law amendment PL202100156 for Joseph Porter & Sonia Couto, 118 Cornhill Street, Chatham
• Consent and zoning by-law amendment PL202100176 for Estate of Erika, Arnold, Gary and Robert Wenzler, 209 1st Concession Line, Wheatley
• Consent application PL202100175 for 1815796 Ontario Inc. & Dajcor Aluminum Ltd., 155 Irwin Street & Heritage Road, Chatham

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider a closed-session land sale, award several construction tenders, and receive financial reports including the 2020 audited statements. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, by-laws for drainage work, and a motion regarding a speed hump.

• Closed session: proposed land sale at Hickory Rd., Wheatley (PIN 00846 0246)
• Tender award for Urquhart Drain (Mitchell's Bay), T21-281
• Contract amendment for Clachan Road Bridge rehabilitation over Thames River, Orford
• Tender award for Cemetery Road Improvements, T21-288
• Offer to purchase 52 Dell Street, Wallaceburg

Council approved the Cemetery Road Improvements contract, awarding the $348,529.06 tender to Elric Contractors Ltd. Council also approved the 2020 audited financial statements and allocated the $3.77M operating surplus to various reserves. A motion to install speed humps in the Dover Beach Park Municipal Lot was approved, with costs not to exceed $2,500.00.

• Approved Cemetery Road Improvements contract, awarding $348,529.06 tender to Elric Contractors Ltd.
• Approved 2020 audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
• Approved allocation of $3.77M 2020 operating surplus to reserves, including $1,504,832 to Strategic Development.
• Approved installation of asphalt speed humps in Dover Beach Park Municipal Lot, funded up to $2,500.00 from Park Lot Lifecycle reserve.
• Defeated motion to refer speed hump issue back to administration for further investigation.
• Approved consent agenda items including committee reports, tender awards, and various reports.
• Received closed session report from July 12, 2021.
• Passed by-laws regarding drainage assessments, repair charges, and meeting proceedings.

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to handle a range of business including closed-session land sales, contract awards, and several community development and infrastructure items. The agenda includes public hearings on a deeming by-law, tax increment grants, and a patio/cafe improvement plan, plus reports on youth sports, pickleball courts, and waste by-law updates.

• Closed session: offers to purchase land at Cross St./Robinson St. (Dresden) and 52 Dell St. (Wallaceburg)
• RFP award R21-235: consulting engineering for Thames River slope stabilization (Raleigh)
• Tender T21-107: 2021 replacement sidewalk and concrete repairs
• Contract R21-226: airport management services
• Deeming by-law application PL202100126 for 30-34 Bristol Drive, Chatham

Council approved a $1,196,535.81 tender for 2021 sidewalk and concrete repairs to Autoform Contracting London Ltd., and awarded a 5-year airport management contract to Z3 Aviation for $1,336,421.53. Council also approved a $10,000 grant for a permanent patio at 22 William Street South and directed staff to implement a broader patio grant program. A motion to prepare a report on relocating or redeveloping municipal assets, including the Civic Centre, was carried.

• Approved $1,196,535.81 tender for 2021 sidewalk and concrete repairs to Autoform Contracting London Ltd.
• Awarded 5-year airport management contract to Z3 Aviation for $1,336,421.53, with a $78,758 budget increase for 2022.
• Approved $10,000 grant for a permanent patio at 22 William Street South and directed staff to implement the patio grant program.
• Approved waiving the $10.65 per-registrant youth sport field fee for 2021 and 2022, costing about $33,367 annually.
• Authorized an agreement with the Erieau Community Association to build two pickleball courts in Laverne Kelly Park.
• Approved up to $318,349 in supplementary funding for increased trail, park, and open space maintenance.
• Approved the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Health Support Worker – Personal Support Worker program.
• Directed staff to prepare a report on options for relocating or redeveloping municipal assets, including the Civic Centre.

Council Meeting

Council is meeting electronically to consider 11 planning applications, including consents and zoning by-law amendments, at various locations across Chatham-Kent. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, disclosures of interest, and by-law readings. The meeting includes a closed session at 4:00 p.m. before the open session at 6:00 p.m.

• Application for Consent PL202100065, John & Patricia Sarapnickas, MacEwan Line, East Kent
• Zoning By-law Amendment PL202100093, 1934446 Ontario Inc., 510 Wallace Street, Wallaceburg
• Zoning By-law Amendment PL202100107, 002821727 Ontario Inc., 15 & 21 McKeough Avenue, Chatham
• Zoning By-law Amendment PL202100152, First Family Homes Inc., Lanz Boulevard & Edward Court, Blenheim
• Applications for Consent and Zoning By-law Amendment PL202100088, Carol Knight, 15648 McDonald Line, Orford

Chatham-Kent Council approved all 11 planning applications on the agenda, including consents to sever land and zoning by-law amendments. All motions carried with unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with Councillor Authier absent for most items and Councillor Sulman abstaining on one due to a declared conflict. The meeting also included a closed session for labour negotiations regarding Riverview Gardens and discussion of tree removal on Gosnell Line.

• Approved consent application B-45/21 to sever agricultural parcel on MacEwan Line (16-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for apartment dwelling at 510 Wallace Street, Wallaceburg (17-0)
• Approved consent and zoning for new residential parcel at 21275 Klondyke Road, Wheatley (17-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for residential uses at 15 & 21 McKeough Avenue, Chatham (16-0, Sulman abstained)
• Approved zoning amendment for medium-density housing at Lanz Boulevard & Edward Court, Blenheim (17-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to add assembly hall use at 11573 Ridge Line, Harwich (17-0)
• Approved consent and zoning for three agricultural parcels at 15648 McDonald Line, Orford (17-0)
• Approved consent and zoning for lot addition at 2459 Talbot Trail, Romney (17-0)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider several tender awards, including road realignment, parking lot improvements, and a bike lane, plus reports on climate change, a heritage designation, and property sales. The agenda also includes presentations on a naming rights strategy, a community safety plan, and a proposed arena complex. Several items are information reports or motions for discussion rather than final decisions.

• Tender Award: Contract T20-179 – McDougall Line and Queen's Line Intersection Realignment, Tilbury East
• Tender Award: Contract T21-143 – Municipal Parking Lot Improvements
• Single Source – Four 4X2 Extended Cab Half-Ton Pickups (R21-253)
• Cooperative Purchase – Mitchell's Bay – Bay Line: South Side Bike Lane
• By-laws to close roads at Elizabeth St., Dresden and John Park Line, Tupperville

Council approved the Naming Rights Sponsorship Strategy Phase 2, including a new Corporate Sponsorship Policy and direct appointment of The Naming Rights Company to implement the sales process, with a 17-1 vote. Council also gave notice of intent to designate 30 Ellwood Avenue, Chatham for heritage protection (17-0, one abstention) and adopted the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (17-0, one absent). Several other reports and by-laws were approved as part of the consent agenda, including tender awards, encroachment agreements, and property sales.

• Approved Naming Rights Sponsorship Strategy Phase 2 (17-1)
• Gave notice of intent to designate 30 Ellwood Avenue, Chatham for heritage value (17-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Chatham-Kent Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (17-0, 1 absent)
• Awarded contract for McDougall Line and Queen's Line intersection realignment to Ecosystem Recovery Inc. for $169,048.00
• Awarded contract for Airport Management Services to Z3 Aviation for $1,336,421.53 over 5 years
• Approved consent agenda items including tender awards, encroachments, and property sales
• Supported resolutions on affordable housing funding, polystyrene ban, and capital gains tax
• Passed by-laws for road closures, encroachments, and confirmation of proceedings

Council Meeting

Council approved $3,412,900 in essential 2021 building lifecycle projects funded from reserves, and raised per-acre prices for municipally owned industrial land in Bloomfield, Blenheim, and Ridgetown business parks. Council also approved an affordable housing RFP using $600,000 in funding, amended the long grass and weeds by-law, and approved a dog off-leash area in Blenheim. Several reports and motions were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved $3,412,900 in 2021 building lifecycle projects (17-0)
• Increased Bloomfield Business Park land to $89,000/acre, Blenheim to $45,000, Ridgetown to $35,000 (17-0)
• Authorized affordable housing RFP with $600,000 funding and surplus declaration of 42 Southend Crescent (16-0)
• Approved long grass and weeds by-law amendment removing Section 9(a) (14-2)
• Approved dog off-leash recreation area at Blenheim stormwater retention area (17-0)
• Extended Xerox print and fax services contract to June 2024 at $662,166 minimum (16-1)
• Approved Shrewsbury Master Plan Servicing Study funded from storm and water reserves (17-0)
• Approved motion to keep 75 long-term care beds in Chatham-Kent (17-0)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider eight planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments, draft plans of subdivision, consents, and removal of a holding symbol, at various locations across the municipality. The agenda also includes reading of by-laws to implement several of these zoning amendments, plus routine procedural items such as disclosures of interest and adjournment.

• Zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision by 2811629 Ontario Inc. at Issac, Elizabeth & Camden Streets, Dresden
• Zoning amendment by Brenda and Daniel Smolders at 5210 Finn Line, Tilbury-East
• Consent and zoning amendment by 1204977 Ontario Limited at 29108 Hughes Road, Camden
• Consent and removal of 'H' holding symbol by RM Auto Restoration Ltd. at 5 Classic Car Drive, Harwich
• By-laws to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 for multiple properties

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 2811629 Ontario Inc. in Dresden, creating 36 lots for single and semi-detached dwellings, plus parkland and stormwater blocks. All planning applications on the agenda were approved unanimously, including a temporary go-kart racing facility in Tilbury-East and several land severances. One application was postponed to the June 21, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Dresden subdivision zoning and draft plan (18-0)
• Approved temporary go-kart racing facility at 5210 Finn Line (18-0)
• Approved consent and zoning for 29108 Hughes Road lot addition (18-0)
• Approved consent and holding symbol removal at 5 Classic Car Drive (17-0)
• Approved three-lot industrial severance at 28 Mill Street West (18-0)
• Approved five consents and zoning amendment for Neil Rose properties (18-0)
• Approved consent and zoning for RJ Properties Inc. on Fargo Road (17-0)
• Postponed Sarapnickas application to June 21, 2021 (18-0)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider a range of routine and substantive items, including setting 2021 tax rates, awarding several construction and service contracts, and deciding on the voting method for the 2022 municipal election. The agenda also includes reports on social media guidelines, a heritage committee annual report, and a greenhouse development planning item, along with several by-laws for drainage work and other administrative matters.

• Tender awards: T21-127 concrete curb/sidewalk/driveway repairs, T21-107 sidewalk/concrete repairs, T20-201 Galbraith Street reconstruction, R21-185 insurance brokerage services
• 2021 tax rates and related by-law
• 2022 municipal election voting method (optical scan tabulators and internet voting)
• Waste Connections of Canada refuse and recycling collection contract
• Plan of condominium application at 550 Park Avenue West, Chatham

Council passed an interim control by-law to restrict large-scale greenhouse development near urban settlement areas, and directed administration to consult further on greenhouse lighting abatement. Council also approved the 2021 tax rates, extended the Waste Connections refuse and recycling contract by 24 months, and approved a condominium plan at 550 Park Avenue West. Several other reports and routine approvals were carried as part of the consent agenda.

• Passed interim control by-law on large-scale greenhouse development near urban areas (16-1, mayor abstained)
• Approved 2021 final municipal tax rates and BIA levies (17-1)
• Extended Waste Connections refuse and recycling contract to Dec 31, 2023 (17-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved condominium plan exemption for 6-storey building at 550 Park Ave W (17-1)
• Approved social media guidelines for council members with edits (17-1)
• Directed staff to develop report on re-launching youth sports and waiving fees for two years (18-0)
• Approved diversity, equity and inclusion training for council members (17-0, 1 absent)
• Appointed Councillor Harrigan to INTELIGHT workshop (18-0)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to vote on multiple tender awards for infrastructure projects, including road reconstruction and watermain work, and to set the 2021 tax policy and tax ratios. The agenda also includes road renaming, a contract for temporary shelter spaces, and several motions on topics like woodlot preservation and COVID-19 impacts.

• Tender Award: Contract T20-376, Wellington Street Reconstruction and Lacroix Street Watermain, Chatham
• Tender Award: Contract T21-105C, Cold In-Place Recycling and Full Depth Reclamation with Expanded Asphalt Material
• Tender Award: Contract T21-105 Hot-Mix & Fibre Reinforced Asphalt Resurfacing Program
• Tax Policy 2021 and by-laws to set tax ratios and maximum tax increases for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential properties
• By-law to rename Adolph Crescent in Tilbury

Council approved the 2021 Hot-Mix & Fibre Reinforced Asphalt Resurfacing Program with a $7,818,942.17 tender to Huron Construction Company (17-1). A temporary woodlot preservation by-law was passed (12-6), along with directions to develop an incentive program and public consultation. A request to the Premier for regional lockdowns was defeated (4-13), but a letter requesting additional financial assistance for businesses and mental health was approved (18-0).

• Approved $7,818,942.17 hot-mix asphalt resurfacing tender to Huron Construction (17-1)
• Passed temporary woodlot preservation by-law, effective 120 days (12-6)
• Directed administration to develop woodlot incentive program and public consultation (18-0)
• Approved $439,627.03 nurse call system replacement RFP to Cimtel Inc. (18-0)
• Approved $166,110 consulting services RFP to KPMG for efficiency review (18-0)
• Approved $66,152.77 tax write-off for 42 Southend Crescent, Chatham (17-1)
• Approved 12-month sole source shelter agreement with Sunray Group for 32 rooms (18-0)
• Defeated motion requesting regional lockdown review (4-13)

Planning Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider eight planning applications for official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, and consents at various properties across the municipality. Council will also receive a presentation on development charges and consider waiving late payment charges related to COVID-19. The meeting includes by-law readings for the planning applications and a confirmation by-law.

• OPA 62 and zoning amendment for First Family Homes Inc. at 64 Canal Street East, Tilbury
• Zoning amendment for 1815513 Ontario Inc. at 25 Raleigh Street, Chatham
• Consent and zoning amendment for 1686579 Ontario Ltd. at 7242 Queens Line, Raleigh
• Zoning amendment for 1934446 Ontario Inc. at 252 Wellington Street West, Chatham
• Development Charges Workshop presentation by Gary Scandlan, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.

Chatham-Kent Council approved all eight planning applications on the agenda, including Official Plan Amendment 62, several zoning by-law amendments, and multiple consent applications for land severances. All motions passed with unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with Councillor Thompson absent for most items and Councillor Hall abstaining on one. Council also waived late payment charges on property taxes through August 3, 2021, and received a presentation on development charges.

• Approved OPA 62 and zoning amendment for First Family Homes Inc. at 64 Canal Street East, Tilbury (16-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1815513 Ontario Inc. at 25 Raleigh Street, Chatham (17-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for 1686579 Ontario Ltd. at 7242 Queens Line, Raleigh (17-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1934446 Ontario Inc. at 252 Wellington Street West, Chatham (17-0)
• Approved consents and zoning amendment for Mary Webb Cultural and Community Centre, Highgate (16-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for Secord & Gilbert at 13666 Norton Line, Howard (17-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for McLarty at 21520 Victoria Road, Howard (17-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for Glassford at 14117 Teetzel Line, Orford (17-0)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to handle routine business, including approving minutes, committee reports, and several tender awards. Notable items include a deeming by-law for Thompson Orchards Ltd. at 8826 Talbot Trail, renaming the Wheatley Soccer Field, and COVID-19 waiving of late payment charges for small businesses. The agenda also includes many lifecycle project reports for arenas, pools, parks, and other assets.

• Deeming by-law PL202100068 for Thompson's Orchards Ltd. and Donald & Janet Thompson, 8826 Talbot Trail, Harwich (South Kent)
• Renaming Wheatley Soccer Field to Michael Laliberte Memorial Soccer Field
• COVID-19 waiving of late payment charges for small businesses
• Tender awards: T21-102A Fibre Reinforced Surface Treatment, T21-102 Surface Treatment, T21-103 Supply and Place Gravel
• 2021 lifecycle projects for arenas, halls, pools, parks, splash pads, playgrounds, trails, and cemeteries

Council approved a single-source tender for fibre reinforced surface treatment at $758,761.10 (including HST) to Norjohn Contracting and Paving Limited, and approved the 2021 supply and place gravel program with multiple bids. Council also approved Together CK Grant funding totaling $222,750 across three components, and referred a COVID-19 late payment charge waiver back to administration for further study. A motion supporting news media was carried.

• Approved fibre reinforced surface treatment contract to Norjohn Contracting and Paving Limited for $758,761.10 (18-0)
• Approved 2021 supply and place gravel program with bids from Rene Blain Trucking Ltd. and Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Limited (18-0)
• Approved Together CK Grant funding: $36,500 Significant Events, $51,000 Community Events, $135,250 Community Projects (16-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved motion supporting news media and urging federal legislation (17-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2021 Arena Capital Asset Lifecycle projects valued at $888,950 (18-0)
• Referred COVID-19 waiving of late payment charges for small businesses back to administration (13-5)
• Approved consent agenda items 13(a), 14(a), 14(b), 14(c), 15(a), 15(c), 15(e), 16(b), 18(a), 19(a), 20(a), 20(b), 21(b) through 21(i) (17-0)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider a wide range of items, including awarding several construction tenders for bridges, roads, and a new public works garage, as well as approving by-laws for sanitary sewer and water projects that will impose new rates on residents. The agenda also includes reports on accessibility, child care funding, and various operational matters, plus a closed session.

• Tender awards for bridge replacements/rehabilitations: Sinclair Line over Nesbitt Drain, Tupperville Bridge, Dauphin Road Bridge, Third Street Bridge
• Contract T21-110 for road crack cleaning and sealing
• Architectural services for new Public Works Garage at 25 Creek Road, Chatham
• By-laws to impose sanitary sewer rate for George Street Sewer Project (Merlin) and water rate for Erieau Road & Bisnett Line Waterline Project (Blenheim)
• 2020 Statement of Remuneration & Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials

Council approved a $95,000/year Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM software license and $402,086 in implementation services, funded partly from reserves. It also waived WISH Centre rental fees and granted Merlin Community Hall utility reimbursements using Safe Restart Funding. Two motions to change the farm tax ratio were defeated, and a motion to hire Grant Thornton for an external audit was also defeated. Council appointed Councillor Bondy to the Core Services Base Budget Efficiency Review RFP committee.

• Approved Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM licenses at $95,000/year and implementation services at $402,086 (18-0)
• Approved waiving WISH Centre rental fees ($37,500) and Merlin Community Hall utility costs ($10,500) from Safe Restart Funding (18-0)
• Defeated motion to postpone farm tax ratio decision until MPAC data received (7-11)
• Defeated motion to reinstate farm tax ratio at 25% with phased approach (8-10)
• Defeated motion to retain Grant Thornton for external staffing audit (2-16)
• Appointed Councillor Bondy to Core Services Base Budget Efficiency Review RFP committee (14-3)
• Approved Tupperville Bridge steel repairs: $53,675 consulting to GM BluePlan, $73,450 construction to Clarke Construction (18-0)
• Approved community paramedicine transfer payment agreement with Ontario and Medavie EMS (17-0)

Council Meeting

Council is meeting electronically to consider six applications for consent and zoning by-law amendments at properties in Ridgetown, Harwich, Chatham Township, Dover, and Harwich. They will also hear an appeal of a development charges by-law for 432 Agnes Street in Wallaceburg, with submissions from the appellant and administration. The agenda includes no closed session, and the meeting will proceed with readings of by-laws to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 for the six applications.

• Zoning/consent applications: CKVPC Realty Corp. (117 Erie St S, Ridgetown), 2715135 Ontario Inc. (21055 Charing Cross Rd, Harwich), B. Erickson Mfg. (11297 Merritt Line, Chatham Twp), Mary Lucier (5731 Rivard Line, Dover), Pinehurst Resources (21960 Mull Rd, Harwich), Larry & Rosemary Van Gerven (21049 Base Rd, Harwich)
• Development charges by-law appeal for 432 Agnes Street, Wallaceburg
• By-laws to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 for each of the six applications
• By-law to confirm proceedings of the March 8, 2021 Council meeting
• No closed session agenda; meeting livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube

Chatham-Kent Council approved all six planning applications on the agenda, including consents and zoning by-law amendments for properties in Ridgetown, Harwich, Chatham Township, Dover, and Mull Road. Council also dismissed a development charge appeal for 432 Agnes Street in Wallaceburg and directed staff to explore financial supports for the property owner. All votes were carried, with one abstention and one dissenting vote on separate items.

• Approved consent and zoning for CKVPC Realty Corp, 117 Erie St S, Ridgetown (18-0)
• Approved consent and zoning for 2715135 Ontario Inc, 21055 Charing Cross Rd, with site plan to return to Council (17-1)
• Approved zoning amendment for B. Erickson Manufacturing, 11297 Merritt Line, adding office and personal service uses (18-0)
• Approved consent and zoning for Mary Lucier, 5731 Rivard Line, Dover (18-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Pinehurst Resources, 21960 Mull Rd, to Agricultural (18-0)
• Approved consent and zoning for Larry & Rosemary Van Gerven, 21049 Base Rd (17-0, 1 abstention)
• Dismissed development charge appeal for 432 Agnes St, Wallaceburg; directed PUC to work on payment plan (18-0)
• Directed staff to explore financial aid for 432 Agnes St owner and compile info for similar cases (13-5)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider routine approvals, tender awards, and several by-laws. Key items include awarding contracts for bridge and culvert work, a bike lane, and establishing user fees. The agenda also includes reports on the budget, integrity commissioner, and a property tax increment grant application.

• Tender awards for Heron Line Bridge rehabilitation, McKay's Line culvert replacement, and Mitchell's Bay Line bike lane
• By-law to establish certain user fees
• Community Improvement Plan grant application for Skyline Real Estate at 53 & 57 Riverview Drive, Chatham
• Encroachment agreements for outdoor patios at 22 William Street South and 213 King Street West, Chatham
• High-speed fibre update and Municipal Modernization Program grant application

Council approved a service review of Service Centres and customer service delivery (16-2), awarded three construction tenders, and approved a 10-year property tax grant for a major rental housing development at 53 & 57 Riverview Drive. It also approved revised bridge divestment criteria and an amended committee structure. Several reports were received as information, and four notices of motion were deferred to March 22.

• Approved service review on Service Centres, Municipal Information Desks and Customer Service Delivery (16-2)
• Awarded $259,825.04 culvert replacement tender to H.E. Construction Inc. (18-0)
• Awarded $287,987.69 manhole cover rehabilitation tender to Birnam Excavating Ltd. (17-1)
• Awarded $291,290.73 bike lane RFP to Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd. (18-0)
• Approved 10-year 100% property tax increment grant for Skyline Real Estate Holdings Inc. (16-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved revised bridge and culvert divestment criteria (16-1)
• Approved deputations on future bridge projects (13-4)
• Approved amended terms of reference for Infrastructure Innovation Committee (16-0)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider routine reports and by-laws. The agenda includes final readings for 15 drainage by-laws, a tile drainage loan debenture, and several information reports on housing, homelessness, harm reduction, and other municipal matters. The meeting also includes a closed session and standard procedural items.

• Final reading of 15 drainage by-laws for various communities (Duart, Camythorne, Talbot Trail, Taylor Road, Reeder, Wolfe Creek, John Clark, Matteis & Todino, Malott, Lane Extension, Reid-Carscallen, Badder, Harris, Wilson)
• By-law imposing special annual drainage rates under the Tile Drainage Act
• Information report: Housing and Homelessness in 2020 and 2021
• Information report: Improvements for CK Public Health’s Harm Reduction Program
• Downtown Chatham Streetlight Replacement Project materials purchase

Council approved an eight-part motion to improve CK Public Health's harm reduction program, including $10,500 for seven 24-hour sharps disposal bins and $18,000 for a biohazardous waste disposal contract, funded from the 2020 Drug Strategy. A motion to hold a virtual information session on the HomeShare Program was defeated (3-15). Council also authorized a Request for Proposal for an engineering consultant for the Burk Drainage Scheme at Erie Shore Drive (17-1) and approved the Entegrus shareholder's waiver (17-0).

• Approved $28,500 for sharps disposal bins and biohazardous waste contract (18-0)
• Defeated motion for HomeShare Program virtual information session (3-15)
• Authorized RFP for Burk Drainage Scheme engineering consultant (17-1)
• Approved Entegrus shareholder's waiver (17-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 10(a), 10(c), 11(a), 12(c), 14(a), 15(a), 16(b), 17(a), 17(c) (17-0)
• Approved dedicated gas tax funds letter of agreement (18-0)
• Received closed session report (18-0)
• Passed 15 drainage by-laws and confirmation by-law

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting electronically to consider a large planning agenda, including 12 zoning by-law amendments and consent applications for properties across the municipality, plus a by-law to permit permanent outdoor patios. Council will also vote on the 2021 capital budget, several tender awards, and other administrative items, many of which are grouped on a consent agenda unless pulled for separate discussion.

• Zoning by-law amendment for permanent outdoor patios (PL202000216)
• Zoning amendment for Bloomfield Business Park
• Zoning and deeming by-law applications for 55 Forest St, 24 Brock St, 902 St. Clair St, and others
• Tender award T20-366 for Downtown Pedestrian Crossing Improvements
• 2021 Capital Budget and sale of 540 Park Ave. East, Unit 5 to Onbelay Automotive Inc.

Council approved the 2021 Capital Budget, including projects in Appendices A and B, deferred projects in Appendix C to 2022 or later, and transferred $3,564,000 in DMAF funds to the DMAF Reserve (15-1). Council also approved a series of zoning by-law amendments and consent applications for properties across Chatham-Kent, including permanent outdoor patios, the Bloomfield Business Park, and several residential and commercial developments. A tender for downtown pedestrian crossing improvements was awarded to DiCocco Contractors 2015 Inc. for $180,797.54, with the Thamesville PXO removed from the project (16-1).

• Approved 2021 Capital Budget with deferrals and $3.564M DMAF transfer (15-1)
• Approved zoning by-law for permanent outdoor patios (17-0)
• Approved Bloomfield Business Park zoning amendment for auto sales (17-0)
• Approved Blairs' Bootcamp rezoning at 55 Forest St (16-1)
• Approved 1815513 Ontario Inc. rezoning at 24 Brock St (17-0)
• Approved 2039395 Ontario Ltd. rezoning at 902 St. Clair St (17-0)
• Awarded T20-366 pedestrian crossing contract to DiCocco Contractors for $180,797.54 (16-1)
• Approved vendor takeback mortgage for sale of 540 Park Ave E Unit 5 to Onbelay Automotive (16-0)