Chatham-Kent public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Combined Council Meeting
The Combined Council will consider several by‑law amendments, including two zoning by‑law changes for John & Judy Pickard and RJM Holdings Limited, and two Official Plan amendments for 50 Indian Creek Road West and 255 Lark Street. It will also vote on a series of road‑dedication by‑laws covering lines such as Corktown, Dashwheel, Harwich, Howard, Pioneer, Queen’s, Smoke, Talbot Trail and Tecumseh. Additional items include tender awards, a motion on non‑union hires, and updates on housing and planning projects.
- By‑law to amend Zoning By‑law 216‑2009 for John & Judy Pickard (CityView # PL202400147)
- By‑law to amend Zoning By‑law 216‑2009 for RJM Holdings Limited (CityView # PL202400057)
- By‑law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 83 for 50 Indian Creek Road West (CityView # PL202400135)
- By‑law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 81 for 255 Lark Street (CityView # PL202400089)
- Road dedication by‑laws for multiple lines (Corktown, Dashwheel, Harwich, Howard, Pioneer, Queen’s, Smoke, Talbot Trail, Tecumseh)
Council Meeting
Chatham-Kent Council is meeting to decide on the 2025 interim tax levy, borrowing by-laws, and updates to traffic and parking regulations. The body will also review tender awards for drain enclosures and improvements, as well as several motions regarding social services and healthcare access.
- 2025 Interim Tax Levy, Due Dates, and Borrowing By-laws
- Tender Awards for Gillespie Cameron Drain Enclosure (T24-283), Gillespie Drain Enclosure (T24-284), and Grant Drain and Branch Improvements (T24-241)
- Traffic and Parking By-law updates for subdivisions in Blenheim, Chatham, Dresden, and Tilbury
- Land Ambulance Service Contract
- Operating agreements for Bothwell Arena Canteen and Old Czech Hall
Board of Health
The Chatham-Kent Board of Health is meeting to determine its 2025 meeting schedule and review a report on food insecurity and the 2024 Nutritious Food Basket. The board will also receive updates from the Medical Officer of Health and review reports on harm reduction and emergency preparedness.
- Board of Health 2025 Meeting Schedule
- Report on Food Insecurity and the 2024 Nutritious Food Basket
- Update from the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Shanker Nesathurai
- Correspondence regarding Harm Reduction in Ontario
- Correspondence regarding the Walport Report and Provincial Emergency Preparedness
Budget Committee Meeting
The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the Operating Budget. The meeting includes a notice regarding the intention to adopt the 2025 Annual Budget Update.
- Operating Budget discussion
- 2025 Annual Budget Update adoption process
Council Meeting
The Chatham‑Kent Council meeting on November 27, 2024 will open with standard procedural items, followed by disclosures of pecuniary interest. The primary substantive agenda item is the discussion of the 2025 budget. The meeting will conclude with a resolution to adjourn and schedule the next session.
- Call to Order and standard procedural openings
- Disclosures of pecuniary interest for open‑session items
- Discussion of the 2025 municipal budget
- Resolution to adjourn and set the next meeting for December 9, 2024
Budget Committee Meeting
The Chatham‑Kent Budget Committee will consider the Capital Budget, including new projects and the Asset Management Plan, and the Operating Budget for the municipality. After public items such as presentations and deputations, the committee will enter a closed session to discuss personal and employee matters covered by the Municipal Act. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.
- Capital Budget – Capital New & Capital AMP (Asset Management Plan)
- Operating Budget discussion
- Closed Session for personal/employee matters under Municipal Act
- Deputations – public comments on agenda items
- Presentation of new information
Combined Council Meeting
Chatham-Kent Council will meet to discuss zoning by-law amendments for several properties, including Paling Dawn Farms and Clarke Developments, and consider a permanent road closure at Zone Rd. 10.
- Zoning by-law amendment for Paling Dawn Farms Incorporated at 10793 Brook Line
- Zoning by-law amendment for Clarke Developments Corporation Inc. at Warwick Street & Cecil Street South
- Permanent closure of Zone Rd. 10 at the Canadian National Railway Crossing
- Extension of Risk Management Services Agreement with the Essex Region Conservation Authority
- Request for Approval – T24-290 – Transitional Housing - Site Services
Committee of Adjustment
The Chatham‑Kent Committee of Adjustment will hear three applications: two minor variances and one consent. The applications involve property at 166 St. George Street in Harwich (South Kent), 84 Bloomington Way in Chatham (City), and 29182 Zone Road 4 in Zone (East Kent). The Committee will consider whether to approve the requested changes to zoning and land use.
- Minor Variance PL202400132 – Valerie Geroux, 166 St. George Street, Harwich (South Kent)
- Minor Variance PL202400148 – Jodamar Properties Ltd., 84 Bloomington Way, Chatham (City)
- Consent PL202400141 – David & Scott Stocking, 29182 Zone Road 4, Zone (East Kent)
Budget Committee Meeting
The Chatham‑Kent Budget Committee will present the 2025 Annual Operating Budget Update and the 2025 Annual Capital Budget Update. It will consider a response to Councillor Doyle’s motion for a 7.5% departmental budget decrease, along with related efficiency and revenue recommendations. The committee will also hear budget direction suggestions from council members and any deputations submitted for items on the agenda.
- 2025 Annual Operating Budget Update presentation (Item 4)
- 2025 Annual Capital Budget Update presentation (Item 5)
- Response to Councillor Doyle Motion – 7.5% departmental budget decrease (Item 7) with three attached PDFs
- 2025 Budget Direction Suggestions from Council (Item 8) with two attached PDFs
- Deputations – public presentations on agenda items (Item 6)
Council Meeting
Chatham-Kent Council is discussing a second report on ward boundaries and council composition. The body is also considering a pilot program for a backyard chickens by-law in rural and village residential zones.
- Backyard Chickens By-law pilot program for Rural and Village Residential Zones
- Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review second report
- Tender awards for Cultural Centre Roof Replacement and East Branch Scafe Drain Enclosure
- Offer to Purchase for 15231 Thomson Line, Community of Duart
- Recommendations for ongoing encampment supports and responses
Board of Health
The Chatham‑Kent Board of Health will receive updates on the infectious diseases program and a verbal report from the Medical Officer of Health. It will review recent minutes from the Chatham‑Kent Food Policy Council and discuss the 2024‑25 Public Health Risk Management Plan. Several information reports will be received, including an infectious diseases annual summary, new nicotine‑replacement therapy measures for youth, and support for continued free well‑water testing. The meeting will also set the date for the next regular board session.
- Infectious Diseases Program Update – presentation by Marnie Van Vlymen
- Update from the Medical Officer of Health – verbal report by Dr. Shanker Nesathurai
- Review of Chatham‑Kent Food Policy Council minutes (Jan, Apr, May, Sep, Nov 2023‑2024)
- Discussion of Chatham‑Kent Public Health Risk Management Plan 2024‑25
- Information reports: Infectious Diseases Annual Summary, nicotine‑replacement therapy youth measures, and support for free well‑water testing
Combined Council Meeting
The Combined Council will discuss updates on the Chatham-Kent Community Hub and a pilot program for backyard chickens in rural and village residential zones. The meeting also includes planning amendments for South Wheatley and 15162 Longwoods Road, as well as various drainage and stormwater infrastructure updates.
- Backyard Chickens By-law pilot program for Rural and Village Residential Zones
- Official Plan Amendment No. 82 and Zoning By-law Amendment for South Wheatley Secondary Plan
- Official Plan Amendment 74 and Zoning By-law Amendment for 15162 Longwoods Road
- Tender award R24-261 for the Transitional Cabins Chatham Project
- Waste Management Facilities By-law
Council Meeting
The Chatham‑Kent Council will consider a preliminary report on ward boundaries and council composition. It will also approve the purchase of two tandem‑axle dump trucks with snow equipment. Additional items include an affordable housing land acquisition at 110 Sandys Street, a motion for a 7.5% departmental budget decrease, and a road safety education campaign motion.
- Tender award: purchase of two tandem‑axle dump trucks with snow equipment
- Ward boundary and council composition review – preliminary report
- Building and land acquisition for affordable housing at 110 Sandys Street, Chatham
- Motion by Councillor Doyle for a 7.5% departmental budgetary annual decrease
- Motion by Councillor Ceccacci on Road Safety Action Plan education campaign
Combined Council Meeting
The Combined Council Meeting will address three zoning by-law amendments and several road dedication bylaws. The body will also review a report on sidewalk lighting and a motion regarding Rondeau Park Barrier Beach.
- Zoning by-law amendments for 140 Main Street West, 15402 Selton Line, and 9808 Base Line
- Road dedication bylaws for Rosewood Cres, Centre Side Rd, and Tuscany Trail
- Six-month extension for Housing Assets Rosters
- Information report on Sidewalk Lighting Level of Service
- Motion by Councillor Ceccacci regarding Rondeau Park Barrier Beach
Board of Health
The Chatham‑Kent Board of Health will review the June 17, 2024 meeting minutes, disclose any pecuniary interests, and receive several information reports. A key item is an education and training presentation titled “Truth and Reconciliation Through a Public Health Lens” by Dr. Shanker Nesathurai and Carina Caryn. Additional reports include the July‑September Directors Report, an alPHa summer information break, and a wastewater surveillance document from Minister Jones Khanjin.
- Education and Training – Truth and Reconciliation Through a Public Health Lens (presentation by Dr. Shanker Nesathurai and Carina Caryn)
- Directors Report July‑September 2024 (Q3 report)
- Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) Information Break – Summer 2024
- Wastewater Surveillance – document from Minister Jones Khanjin
- Minutes of the Board Meeting of June 17, 2024
Council Meeting
The Chatham‑Kent Council will consider multiple tender awards, including projects for transitional cabins, snow removal, intersection improvements, and a single‑source purchase of washers and dryers. It will also review updates on the Wheatley revitalization, the Dream Field project, and a cooperative purchase for a business continuity program. Several drainage‑work by‑laws and a speed‑limit amendment for Queens Line and Merlin Road will receive third and final readings.
- R24‑261 award for the Transitional Cabins Chatham Project (RFP)
- T24‑152 contract award for Snow Removal and Winter Maintenance
- R24‑217 award for Queens Line and Merlin Road Intersection Improvements (RFP)
- Single‑source purchase of washers and dryers for Riverview Gardens
- Third and Final Reading of drainage work by‑laws and amendment to speed‑limit by‑law on Queens Line and Merlin Road
Combined Council Meeting
The Combined Council will vote on several procurement contracts, including a professional services roster, a bridge rehabilitation amendment, airport lighting works, and ambulance purchases. It will also consider a zoning by‑law amendment (PL202400084) for a property at 14263 Talbot Trail in the Community of Orford. Additional items include finance reports, a housing plan update, and various drainage by‑law readings.
- Tender Award – Contract R24-160 – Professional Services Roster
- Contract Amendment – Contract T23-217 – LO Stonehouse Memorial Walk Bridge Rehabilitation
- RFP Award – Contract R24-255 – Chatham‑Kent Municipal Airport Taxiway and Apron Lighting
- Sole Source – Purchase of Two Land Ambulances
- Zoning By‑law Amendment PL202400084 – Earle Johnson and Maisie Holloway‑Johnson, 14263 Talbot Trail
Combined Council Meeting
The Combined Council is reviewing requests for proposals for housing needs and design for affordable housing on Redwood Crescent and Eugenie Street. The meeting also includes discussions on rural housing options, streetlight replacement in Wallaceburg, and various drainage and traffic by-laws.
- RFP for design of affordable housing at Redwood Crescent and Eugenie Street
- Contract award for Downtown Wallaceburg Streetlight Replacement Project
- Property acquisition of 17 Elm St., Wheatley
- Offer to purchase property PIN 00776 0001, Town Line, Pain Court
- Traffic by-law updates for Erieau Road and the intersection of Victoria Street and London Road
Combined Council Meeting
The meeting includes reviews of zoning by-law amendments in Ridgetown and Merlin. Council will also consider updates to leaf and yard waste collection and proposed dog off-leash areas in Blenheim and Tilbury. Additionally, the agenda covers the Corktown Line Waterline Project and hot mix resurfacing contracts.
- Zoning by-law amendments for properties in Ridgetown and Merlin
- Tender award for Hot Mix Resurfacing (Contract T24-105)
- Updates to leaf and yard waste collection services
- Preliminary assessing by-law for the Corktown Line Waterline Project
- Proposed dog off-leash recreation areas in Blenheim and Tilbury
Board of Health
The Board of Health will consider a revision to its meeting schedule and review funding for an Infection Control and Prevention Hub. The meeting also includes updates on vector-borne disease surveillance and the Director's Q2 2024 report.
- Board of Health meeting schedule revision
- Infection Control and Prevention (IPAC) Hub funding
- Director's Report for Q2 2024
- Vector Borne Disease Surveillance Update
Council Meeting
The Council will receive an information report regarding the Municipal Encampment Protocol. The agenda also includes a presentation on the 2024 Fire Master Plan and updates on budget methodology. Several contract awards for infrastructure and medical equipment are scheduled.
- Presentation of the 2024 Fire Master Plan
- Review of Municipal Encampment Protocol
- Contract award for 4th Concession Line culvert replacement
- Medical equipment and bed replacement awards for Riverview Gardens
- Update on Highway 401 tourism signage