Chatham-Kent public meetings in 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear one application for consent (PL202500175) from Elaine Blain for 23360 King & Whittle Road in Tilbury East. It will also hear four minor variance applications: PL202500181 from Scott Lubbers for 590 Lafontaine Street, Wallaceburg; PL202500183 from Elaine & Ed Bax for 6633 Middle Line, Raleigh; PL202500177 from Peifer Realty Inc. for 425 McNaughton Avenue West, Chatham; and PL202500156 from 1268236 Ontario Inc. for 430 Indian Creek Road West, Chatham. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the items are scheduled for hearing.

• Consent application PL202500175 – Elaine Blain – 23360 King & Whittle Road, Tilbury East
• Minor variance PL202500181 – Scott Lubbers – 590 Lafontaine Street, Wallaceburg
• Minor variance PL202500183 – Elaine & Ed Bax – 6633 Middle Line, Raleigh
• Minor variance PL202500177 – Peifer Realty Inc. – 425 McNaughton Avenue West, Chatham
• Minor variance PL202500156 – 1268236 Ontario Inc. – 430 Indian Creek Road West, Chatham

Combined Council Meeting

The Combined Council will review several zoning by-law amendments and a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The meeting includes discussions on a Public Utilities Commission governance review and the potential amalgamation of conservation authorities.

• Zoning amendment to increase maximum height of commercial/residential buildings to four storeys
• Official Plan Amendment No. 87 regarding Heritage Resource Policies
• Expression of Interest for hotel development on Richmond Street, Chatham
• Tender award R25-304 for tree trimming services in the Community of Chatham
• Purchase of lands for the Talbot Trail Realignment Project

The council approved three zoning by‑law amendments for 120 Dale Drive, 167 Delaware Avenue, and Blake Street, each with near‑unanimous votes. It also approved a consent and zoning amendment for 9715 Greenvalley Line (18‑0) and the Official Plan Amendment No. 87 on heritage resources (17‑0). One zoning amendment for 135 Semenyn Avenue was deferred to a future meeting (15‑0), and the application for 9602 Longwoods Road was postponed at the applicant’s request.

• Approved consent and zoning amendment for 9715 Greenvalley Line (18‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 120 Dale Drive (18‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 167 Delaware Avenue (17‑1)
• Approved zoning amendment for Blake Street (17‑0)
• Deferred zoning amendment for 135 Semenyn Avenue (15‑0)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 87 – heritage resources (17‑0)
• Postponed application for 9602 Longwoods Road (no vote)

Council Meeting

At the December 1, 2025 council meeting, Chatham‑Kent will consider several agenda items, including the adoption of an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan by‑law. The by‑law would implement the municipality’s emergency management and civil protection obligations. The council will also review a tender award for St. Clair College Community Park Phase 2 and a proposed Vehicle for Hire by‑law. Additional reports on fire safety, police audit, and development projects will be presented.

• Adopt Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan By‑law
• Tender Award T25‑302 – St. Clair College Community Park, Phase 2
• Vehicle for Hire By‑law – Repeal and Replace (including proposed set fines)
• Deloitte Audit Report Update presentation for Police Services
• IESO LT2 RFP requests for municipal support from Aypa Power Canada and Ferma Energy/Innergex

The council approved a $3,303,906.71 tender for Phase 2 of the St. Clair College Community Park. It adopted an updated Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan by‑law, repealing By‑law 124‑2017. A new Vehicle for Hire By‑law was approved, replacing By‑law 86‑2018. The mayor and clerk were authorized to sign community support agreements and municipal support resolutions for three battery‑storage projects (Aypa Power Canada’s Queen’s Line and Bloomfield projects, and Ferma Energy/Innergex’s Sandhill project). Councillor Jubenville’s remuneration was suspended for two months.

• Approved Tender T25‑302 for St. Clair College Community Park Phase 2 to Westhoek Construction Limited for $3,303,906.71 (16‑0)
• Adopted Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan By‑law, repealing By‑law 124‑2017 (16‑0)
• Approved new Vehicle for Hire By‑law and repealed By‑law 86‑2018 (16‑0)
• Authorized Community Support Agreements and Municipal Support Resolutions for Aypa Power Canada’s Queen’s Line and Bloomfield Battery Energy Storage projects (14‑0)
• Authorized Community Support Agreement and Municipal Support Resolution for Ferma Energy/Innergex Sandhill Battery Energy Storage project (13‑1)
• Suspended Councillor Jubenville’s remuneration for two months (9‑5, 1 conflict, 3 absent)

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee will discuss the Operating Budget and intends to adopt the budget and pass a resolution to end Council's review. If adopted, this resolution would allow the Mayor to veto amendments or accept them.

• Operating Budget discussion
• Resolution to end Council's budget review
• Mayor's opportunity to veto or accept amendments

Council Meeting

Council voted to adopt the 2026 Annual Budget Update as recommended by the Budget Committee. This decision concludes the budget review process and results in a 4.63% tax impact for 2026.

• Adoption of 2026 Annual Budget Update with a 4.63% tax impact (Passed 10-7)

The council voted to adopt the 2026 Annual Budget Update, which includes a 4.63% tax impact. The motion passed 10‑7. The council also approved a resolution to adjourn to the next meeting on Dec. 1, 2025 and to meet in closed session then.

• Adopt 2026 Annual Budget Update (tax impact 4.63%) – Motion carried (10‑7)
• Adjourn to Dec. 1, 2025 meeting and authorize closed‑session – Motion carried

Budget Committee Meeting

The Chatham‑Kent Budget Committee will review the Capital Budget and Capital Asset Management Plan, hear a Dust Suppressant Level of Service report from Public Works, and discuss the Operating Budget. A resolution may be passed to adopt the budget and end Council’s budget review, triggering the Mayor’s review period. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, disclosures, and a closed session.

• Capital Budget – Capital New & Capital Asset Management Plan
• Dust Suppressant Level of Service report (Ryan Brown, Director, Public Works)
• Operating Budget discussion and possible adoption
• Resolution to adopt the budget and end Council’s budget review
• Closed Session

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider the 2025-2026 Risk Management Plan and the 2026 meeting schedule. The body will also receive reports on infectious diseases and the 2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review.

• Chatham-Kent Public Health 2025-2026 Risk Management Plan
• Board of Health 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Infectious Diseases in Chatham-Kent: 2025 Annual Summary
• Windsor-Essex County Board of Health Resolution on Provincial and Federal Dental Programs
• 2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review summary

Combined Council Meeting

The Combined Council will review the 2026 interim tax levy, its due dates, and the borrowing by-laws that enable the municipality to meet expenditures. It will also consider several zoning by-law amendment applications for properties in Orford, Chatham, Tilbury East, and a commercial site on Tweedsmuir Avenue. Additional items include a contract award for King Street West street‑lighting reconstruction, a proposal to keep the Coatsworth Bulk Water Station open, and an expansion of the Pathway2Care emergency‑services program.

• 2026 Interim Tax Levy, due dates, and borrowing by‑laws
• Zoning By‑law Amendments PL202500166, PL202500163, PL202500130, PL202500146
• Contract T25‑231 – King Street West Reconstruction – Street Lighting Review
• Reconsideration to close the Coatsworth Bulk Water Station
• Expansion of the Pathway2Care program (EMS)

The council voted 17‑0 to approve consent and zoning‑by‑law amendment applications for DeBruyn, Barbara & Edward Kearney, Eric Kearney and Jeannette McKinlay. Each motion was moved, seconded and carried with conditions attached. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved DeBruyn consent & zoning amendment (PL202500166) – Yes (17), Motion Carried (17‑0)
• Approved Barbara & Edward Kearney consent & zoning amendment (PL202500163) – Yes (17), Motion Carried (17‑0)
• Approved Eric Kearney consent & zoning amendment (PL202500163) – Yes (17), Motion Carried (17‑0)
• Approved Jeannette McKinlay consent & zoning amendment (PL202500130) – Yes (17), Motion Carried (17‑0)

Budget Committee Meeting

The Chatham‑Kent Budget Committee will hear presentations on the 2026 Annual Operating Budget and the 2026 Annual Capital Budget. A demonstration of the budget book will also be shown. The committee will accept public deputations on items already on the agenda. The meeting will adjourn and note the next meeting on November 25, 2025.

• 2026 Annual Operating Budget Update presentation
• 2026 Annual Capital Budget Update presentation
• Budget Book Demonstration
• Deputations – public speakers on current agenda items

Council Meeting

The council will read two drainage work by-laws for the McKnight Drain Pumpworks and Young‑Greenwood Drain. It will approve the renewal of the on‑call snow removal services contract for sidewalks (T24‑154). Development items include a motion on IESO wind‑energy procurement, a revised Canada Post place‑name request for Mitchell’s Bay, and updates to the Community Improvement Plan and zoning by‑law.

• Tender award: On Call Snow Removal Services Sidewalks Contract Renewal (T24‑154)
• Motion by Councillor Finn regarding IESO wind‑energy procurement host status
• Revised request for Canada Post mailing place name – Mitchell’s Bay
• First and second reading of drainage work by‑laws for McKnight Drain Pumpworks and Young‑Greenwood Drain
• By‑law amendments: Community Improvement Plan and Zoning By‑law 216‑2009 (RM Auto Restoration Ltd.)

The council unanimously approved a resolution to request Canada Post recognize “Mitchell’s Bay” as a mailing place name (17‑0). It also approved the Encampment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference with an amendment (17‑0) and redistributed $75,000 of Hydro One ward‑funding surplus equally among eight rural ward councillors (14‑3). A motion to reconsider the municipality’s status as an unwilling host for IESO wind‑energy procurements was defeated (11‑6).

• Approved Mitchell’s Bay Canada Post mailing place name resolution (17‑0)
• Approved Encampment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference amendment (17‑0)
• Redistributed $75,000 Hydro One ward‑funding surplus equally among eight rural ward councillors (14‑3)
• Defeated motion to reconsider IESO wind‑energy procurement unwilling‑host status (11‑6)
• Approved Ward Funding Program recommended changes (consent agenda, vote 16‑0)
• Approved items on consent agenda including Encampment Advisory Committee Terms, Ward Funding changes, and other items (16‑0)
• Approved Tender Awards for 2025‑2026 on‑call snow removal services (consent agenda)
• Approved Council meeting minutes and committee reports (no vote recorded)

Combined Council Meeting

The Combined Council will approve the award of Contract R25-305 for the Chatham‑Kent Community Hub. It will also consider two planning applications: a zoning by‑law amendment for New Scotland Farms Ltd. at 11887 New Scotland Line and an Official Plan and zoning amendment for 770 St. Clair Street. Additional items include building and land acquisitions on Churchill Street and Park Street, and an extension of the risk‑management services agreement with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.

• RFP Award – Contract R25-305 for the Chatham‑Kent Community Hub
• Application PL202500123 – Zoning amendment for New Scotland Farms Ltd. & James Earl Brackett, 11887 New Scotland Line
• Application PL202500079 – Official Plan Amendment OPA No.85 and zoning amendment for 770 St. Clair Street
• Building and land acquisition – 92 Churchill Street, Chatham
• Extension of Risk Management Services Agreement with Upper Thames River Conservation Authority

Council voted to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 85 and the accompanying Zoning By‑law Amendment, allowing high‑density residential development on the parcel at 770 St. Clair Street. The amendment sets a maximum density of 217 units per hectare and includes specific site‑specific regulations. In the same meeting, the council also approved two land‑severance consent applications and related Zoning By‑law amendments for a lot addition in the Community of Howard, each passing unanimously. Additionally, a series of consent‑agenda items were approved without opposition.

• Approved Consent application B-52/25 to sever and convey 0.18 ha land (17‑0)
• Approved Consent application B-51/25 to sever and convey 0.18 ha land (17‑0)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment D‑14 HO/37/25/N (17‑0)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 85 and Zoning By‑law Amendment for 770 St. Clair Street (18‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items 15(a)‑15(e) and 17(a)‑17(b) (17‑0)

Council Meeting

The council will consider a by-law to close two road allowances in the Geographic Township of Dover West, identified as Part 1 (PIN 00776 0066) and Part 2 (PIN 00787 0257). An offer to purchase part of Balmoral Line (PIN 00776 0066) and a road‑closure proposal for 7727 Creek Line (PIN 00787 0257) will also be presented. The meeting includes presentations on municipal support requests for wind projects submitted to IESO under the LT2 RFP process.

• By‑law to close road allowance Part 1 (PIN 00776 0066) and Part 2 (PIN 00787 0257) in Dover West
• Offer to purchase part of Balmoral Line, Community of Pain Court (PIN 00776 0066)
• Road closure proposal for 7727 Creek Line, Community of Pain Court (PIN 00787 0257)
• IESO LT2 RFP request for municipal support by Crossfield Wind Inc.
• IESO LT2 RFP request for municipal support by Botany Wind Project Inc.

The council approved Entegrus Inc.'s 2024 audited financial statements and appointed eight new directors and MNP as auditor, all with unanimous votes. Municipal Heritage Committee members and a Committee of Adjustment member were appointed through the consent agenda. The council voted down municipal support for both the Crossfield Wind and Botany Wind projects.

• Approved Entegrus Inc. 2024 audited financial statements (17‑0)
• Appointed eight directors to Entegrus board (17‑0)
• Appointed MNP as Entegrus auditor for 2025 (17‑0)
• Appointed Jane Rumble‑Wilson, Jason Kerluck, Sue Marshall to Municipal Heritage Committee (approved via consent agenda)
• Appointed Michael Yankovitch to Committee of Adjustment (approved via consent agenda)
• Defeated municipal support for Crossfield Wind Inc. (4‑13)
• Defeated municipal support for Botany Wind Project Inc. (6‑11)

Combined Council Meeting

The Combined Council will review two zoning by‑law amendment applications: one for the Stanley Alexander Lawton Fairview Line in Harwich (South Kent) and another to remove the “H” holding symbol for Brombow Development Ltd. at Landings Pass, Chatham. It will also hear motions on the closure of the Coatsworth Bulk Water Station and on the Encampment Executive Committee, plus an appointment of Contractual Encampment By‑law Enforcement Officers.

• Application for Consent & Zoning By‑law Amendment PL202500101 – Stanley Alexander Lawton Fairview Line, Community of Harwich (South Kent)
• Application for Removal of the “H” Holding Symbol PL202500097 – Brombow Development Ltd., Landings Pass, Community of Chatham (City)
• Motion by Councillor Harrigan to close the Coatsworth Bulk Water Station
• Motion by Councillor Bondy regarding the Encampment Executive Committee
• Appointment of Contractual Encampment By‑law Enforcement Officers

The council designated $2,686,146 from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Housing Accelerator Fund for affordable‑housing grants, staffing and related initiatives. It transferred $500,000 of that funding to the Community Improvement Plan Reserve and created a $300,000 SEED grant program for local non‑profit housing providers. The council also asked the Public Utilities Commission to reconsider closing the Coatsworth Bulk Water Station and approved a pilot Encampment Advisory Committee. Several planning and zoning applications were approved, including a lot‑addition in Harwich and removal of a holding symbol on Landings Pass.

• Allocated $2,686,146 CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund for housing initiatives (18‑0)
• Transferred $500,000 from Affordable Housing Reserve to Community Improvement Plan Reserve (18‑0)
• Created $300,000 SEED grant program for non‑profit housing providers (18‑0)
• Requested PUC to reconsider Coatsworth Bulk Water Station closure (15‑3)
• Approved pilot Encampment Advisory Committee (18‑0)
• Approved Fairview Line lot‑addition consent and zoning amendment (18‑0)
• Approved removal of “H” holding symbol on Landings Pass (17‑0)
• Approved Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Grant (18‑0)

Board of Health

The Chatham‑Kent Board of Health will receive verbal updates from the Medical Officer of Health and health educators. It will review Food Policy Council minutes from January and March 2025 and a presentation on the Baby Friendly Redesignation for Fall 2025. The board will also consider the Director’s August and September report and several external letters and reports on food insecurity, opioid harms, and related health initiatives. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists of informational and discussion items.

• Food Policy Council Minutes from January 2025
• Food Policy Council Minutes from March 2025
• Baby Friendly Redesignation Fall 2025 presentation
• Director's August and September Report
• Household Food Insecurity Report from Middlesex‑London Board of Health

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the 2026 municipal election voting method and the use of reserve funds for the election. The meeting includes reports on councillor conduct, drug strategy updates, and infrastructure projects. Several drainage by-laws and appointment updates are also scheduled for reading.

• Decision on 2026 Municipal Election voting method and use of optical scan tabulators/internet voting
• Integrity Commissioner Report regarding complaints against Councillor Storey and Councillor Jubenville
• Update on modular affordable housing build at 101 McNaughton Ave. West, Chatham
• Gravel Road Conversion Program Acceleration
• Motions regarding food insecurity emergency declaration and emergency housing expansion

The council adopted a combined voting system for the 2026 municipal election, including advance polls, paper ballots with optical‑scan tabulators, and internet voting for advance voting. It transferred $500,000 from the Lifeamp Election Reserve to fund the election and approved a business case for an additional public works by‑law enforcement officer. Formal reprimands were imposed on Councillor Storey for two code‑of‑conduct complaints, and a code‑of‑conduct training session was approved. All consent‑agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Consent agenda items approved as presented (15‑0)
• Integrity Commissioner Report received (14‑0)
• Formal reprimand imposed on Councillor Storey for Complaint 1 (10‑4)
• Formal reprimand imposed on Councillor Storey for Complaint 2 (10‑4)
• Code of Conduct training approved (14‑0)
• 2026 municipal election voting method approved (13‑0)
• $500,000 transferred from Lifeamp Election Reserve for 2026 election (part of consent agenda)
• Business case approved for one additional Public Works by‑law enforcement officer (14‑0)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council will review the 2024 audited financial statements and budget variance forecasts. The body is also discussing a municipal encampment protocol and by-law, as well as updates to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

• Offer to purchase part of Property Identification Number 00938 1078 on Fourth Street in Erieau
• Traffic and Parking By-law updates to speed zones, stop signs, and parking regulations
• Municipal Encampment Protocol and By-law
• Motion to establish a treatment facility and supportive housing centre
• Essex County Boundary Road Agreement

Council approved amendments to the Municipal Encampment Protocol, reducing the required setback from 100 metres to 25 metres and exempting two specific sites, and authorized up to $100,000 per exempted site for infrastructure improvements. The council also approved a by‑law that single‑sources enforcement of the protocol to Royal Protective Services for a maximum of $238,882, funded from the Housing Services Operation Reserve. Additional actions included approval of the 2024 audited financial statements, a $92,500 Wheatley Legion grant, and the purchase of Erieau property for $90,576.

• Approved 2024 audited financial statements (16‑0)
• Approved amendments to Municipal Encampment Protocol reducing setbacks to 25 m and exempting two sites (15‑1)
• Authorized up to $100,000 per exempted site for infrastructure supports (10‑6)
• Approved by‑law to contract Royal Protective Services for encampment enforcement, up to $238,882 (15‑1)
• Approved Wheatley Legion grant of $92,500 from Strategic Reserve (consent agenda)
• Accepted purchase of Erieau property (4th Street) for $90,576 (consent agenda)
• Authorized execution of Essex County Boundary Road Agreement (consent agenda)
• Approved Traffic and Parking By‑law amendments (consent agenda)

Combined Council Meeting

The Combined Council will review several applications to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 for properties on Vasik Line in Harwich, Rivard Line in Dover, Dufferin Street South and Mill Street East in Tilbury, and a removal of the “H” holding symbol on Longwoods Road. It will also approve tender awards for Thames River slope stabilization (Contract T25-227) and the Beattie Drain enclosure (Contract T24-239), and a cooperative purchase of four rear‑loading refuse trucks. Additional agenda items include a golf‑cart pilot program in Erieau and a settlement proposal for 50 Indian Creek Road West.

• Zoning By-law amendment applications PL202500084, PL20250089, PL202500083, PL202500087
• Tender Award – Contract T25-227 – Thames River Slope Stabilization, Thames Street, Chatham
• Tender Award – Contract T24-239 – Beattie Drain Enclosure
• Cooperative purchase of four rear‑loading refuse trucks
• Golf Cart Pilot Program – Erieau (by‑law and user‑fee amendment)

The council approved three zoning by‑law amendment applications for properties in Harwich, Dover and Tilbury, each passing unanimously (15‑0). It also approved the award of a $6,474,900 Thames River Slope Stabilization contract to Clarke Construction Inc., with a $457,870 amendment for additional services (15‑1). A $410,416 Beattie Drain Enclosure contract was approved for Clarke Construction Inc. as part of the consent agenda (16‑0). All motions were carried.

• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment PL202500084 for 10824 & 10830 Vasik Line (15‑0)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment PL20250089 for 6092 Rivard Line (15‑0)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment PL202500083 for 1 Dufferin St S & 4 Mill St E (15‑0)
• Awarded $6,474,900 Thames River Slope Stabilization contract to Clarke Construction Inc. (15‑1)
• Awarded $410,416 Beattie Drain Enclosure contract to Clarke Construction Inc. (16‑0)

Committee of Adjustment

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Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

The Council will meet to discuss health and human services, specifically regarding encampments. The meeting includes a presentation by Housing Services and a closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice on the topic.

• Presentation by Housing Services regarding encampments
• Closed session regarding solicitor-client privilege and encampments

The council waived the notice requirement for encampment items and voted to reconsider the 2024 Encampment Response Strategy. It approved new setback distances and amended encampment rules to limit tents per person and increase refuse collection. Administration was directed to bring forward a by‑law to enforce the protocols and to hire an additional temporary by‑law officer. All motions were carried with the vote totals shown in the minutes.

• Waived notice requirement for encampment motions (17‑0)
• Reconsidered Encampment Response Strategy (17‑0)
• Adopted setback distances for encampments (12‑5)
• Directed administration to collaborate with ROCK for services (17‑0)
• Approved transition to transitional cabins program (17‑0)
• Amended encampment protocols: one tent per person, enhanced refuse collection (16‑1)
• Ordered by‑law to be brought back to enforce the new protocols (17‑0)
• Approved hiring of an additional temporary by‑law officer (13‑4)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will conduct a hearing on several applications for minor variances and consents. The applications involve properties on Klondyke Road in Wheatley, Colborne Street in Chatham, Charing Cross Road in Ral, Mull Road in Harwich, Sloan Road in Tilbury East, Longwoods Road in Camden, and Wildwood Line in Harwich. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Minor variance PL202500070 – 21330 Klondyke Road, Wheatley (West Kent) – Larence and Pamela Ruddy
• Consent & minor variance PL202500072 – 420 Colborne Street, Chatham (City) – 2389170 Ontario Limited & Jeff Vanderlinden
• Minor variance PL202500080 – 20978 Charing Cross Road, Ral – Darcy & Paula Johnson
• Consent & minor variance PL202500085 – 21439 Mull Road, Harwich (South Kent) – Vantel Construction Inc.
• Consent PL202500086 – Sloan Road, Tilbury East (West Kent) – Paul De Rosa Farms Inc.

Board of Health

The Chatham‑Kent Board of Health will decide on the membership of the Food Policy Council and consider the 2024 Annual Report, Attestation, and Audited Financial Statements. A director’s report and a letter from the Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit on intimate partner and gender‑based violence will also be discussed.

• Approval of Chatham‑Kent Food Policy Council membership (July 2025)
• Review of the 2024 Annual Report and Attestation
• Review of the 2024 Chatham‑Kent Public Health Audited Financial Statements
• Director’s Report to the community (2024)
• Letter from HKNPHU on preventing intimate partner and gender‑based violence

Combined Council Meeting

The Chatham‑Kent Combined Council will vote on several tender awards, including drainage extensions, traffic signal maintenance, and parking‑by‑law enforcement services. It will also consider zoning by‑law amendment applications for properties on Middle Line and Doyle Line. Additional items include updates on waste management, the public utilities master plan, and a tax billing policy amendment.

• Tender Award – Contract T25-171 – Laurentia Drain and Rosalie Robert Drain Extension Improvements (Community of Tilbury)
• Tender Award – Contract T25-255 – Maintenance of Traffic Control Signals and Related Devices
• RFP Award – Contract R25-222 – Parking By‑Law Enforcement Services
• Tender Award – Contract T25-104 – Supply and Application of Dust Suppressants
• Zoning By‑law amendment applications PL202500081 (7598 Middle Line, Raleigh) and PL202500068 (8849 Doyle Line, Harwich)

The council approved two site‑specific zoning amendments for properties on Middle Line in Raleigh and Doyle Line in Harwich, both with unanimous 17‑0 votes. A consent agenda covering several reports and items was also approved unanimously (16‑0). The council awarded major contracts for storm‑water drain extensions, traffic‑signal maintenance, dust‑suppression, and parking‑by‑law enforcement, each with full council support.

• Approved zoning amendment for 7598 Middle Line, Raleigh – rezoned lot to Agricultural A1‑1173 and retained parcel to A1‑1 (17‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 8849 Doyle Line, Harwich – rezoned portion to Rural Industrial MR‑1756 and balance to Agricultural A1‑1757 (17‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including reports and project updates (16‑0)
• Awarded $2,937,435.00 Laurentia and Rosalie Drain Extension contract to Clarke Construction Inc.; $132,186.27 contract admin to RC Spencer Associates; funded by $2,764,289.03 transfer (17‑0)
• Awarded $2,424,053.97 traffic‑signal maintenance contract to Field Electrical Contractors Inc.; partially funded $27,860.98 from Lifeamp ROW Infrastructure Reserve (part of consent agenda)
• Awarded $479,121.08 parking‑by‑law enforcement services contract to Paladin Security Group Ltd. (part of consent agenda)
• Awarded $292,670.00 dust‑suppression contract to Den‑Mar Brines Limited; $263,558.40 drawdown from Strategic Reserve Fund (17‑0)

Combined Council Meeting

The Combined Council will consider a by‑law to renew the franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. It will also review several tender awards for road and infrastructure projects, and consider three zoning by‑law amendment applications for properties in Orford, Camden and Dresden. Additional items include a public utilities master plan review, workforce planning updates, and a motion to expand the community gardens program.

• Renewal of Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement (by‑law authorizing franchise with Enbridge Gas Inc.)
• Tender Award – Contract T25‑231 – King Street West Reconstruction and First Street Watermain Replacement, Community of Chatham
• Tender Award – Contract T25‑268 – Lamila Street Reconstruction
• Application for Consent & Zoning By‑law Amendment PL202500073 – Estate of Karolina Myszko, 14385 Turin Line, Community of Orford
• Application for Consent & Zoning By‑law Amendment PL202500066 – Thames Sales Yard Ltd., 13135 Longwoods Road, Community of Camden

The council approved two zoning by‑law amendments: one for the Estate of Karolina Myszko surplus dwelling lot and another for a Thames Sales Yard commercial lot. It also approved a $6.42 M contract to rebuild King Street West and replace the First Street watermain. Additional infrastructure contracts and a cultural‑plan award were accepted, and the consent agenda items were approved.

• Approved zoning amendment for Estate of Karolina Myszko (surplus dwelling) – motion carried 16‑0 (1 conflict, 1 absent)
• Approved zoning amendment for Thames Sales Yard Ltd. commercial lot – motion carried 17‑0 (1 absent)
• Awarded King Street West Reconstruction and First Street Watermain Replacement contract to Henry Heyink Construction Ltd. for $6,422,149.12 – motion carried 16‑0 (2 absent)
• Awarded Cultural Plan Update Project contract to ERA Architects Inc. & Monumental for $135,600 – motion carried 17‑0 (1 absent)
• Awarded Lamila Street Reconstruction contract to Gillier Construction Inc. for $1,129,435.00 – motion carried 17‑0 (1 absent)
• Awarded Cold in Place Pavement Recycling contract to Huron Construction Company for $5,496,013.78 – motion carried 17‑0 (1 absent)
• Awarded Pavement Resurfacing Program contract to Huron Construction Company for $6,324,303.78 – motion carried 17‑0 (1 absent)

Council Meeting

The Council will consider an amendment to By‑law #53‑2025 to adopt the 2025 municipal tax rates and set payment dates and forms. It will also approve a tender award for two culvert replacements on Tupperville Road (Contract T24‑331) and a contract for structural firefighting helmets (RFP R24‑253). Additional items include a motion on dust suppressants and a verbal update on Bill 5 and the York 1 Dresden landfill proposal.

• Amend By‑law #53‑2025 to adopt 2025 tax rates and payment details
• Tender Award – Contract T24‑331 for two culvert replacements on Tupperville Road
• RFP R24‑253 – Supply and delivery of structural firefighting helmets
• Motion by Councillor Bondy regarding dust suppressants
• Verbal update on Bill 5 and York 1 Dresden landfill proposal

The council adopted the Community Safety & Well‑Being Plan 2025‑2029 with a 17‑to‑0 vote. It also approved major procurement contracts for fire helmets ($156,378.55) and two culvert replacements on Tupperville Road ($1,103,021.25). A by‑law amendment to Traffic and Parking By‑law 245‑2004 was passed, and several dust‑suppression motions were decided, including a defeated referral motion and two approved procurement‑process motions.

• Adopt Community Safety & Well‑Being Plan 2025‑2029 (17‑0)
• Approve fire‑helmet RFP R24‑253 to A.J. Stone Co. Ltd., $156,378.55 (consent agenda)
• Approve culvert‑replacement contract T24‑331 on Tupperville Rd., $1,103,021.25 (consent agenda)
• Amend Traffic and Parking By‑law 245‑2004 (16‑0)
• Defeat motion to refer dust‑suppressant motion to budget update (8‑9)
• Approve motion to follow procurement process for 2025 dust‑suppression program, funded from Strategic Reserve (13‑3)
• Approve motion to have administration bring a report for next year’s dust‑control procurement (16‑0)
• Approve stage user‑fee changes (maintain not‑for‑profit rates, raise private rates, apply CPI, fund subsidy) (consent agenda)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear three development applications. Two applications seek consent for properties at 11521 & 11525 Pinehurst Line and Fairview Line in the Harwich community, and one minor variance request is for 122 Richmond Street in the City of Chatham. The committee will review the attached reports for each application.

• Application for Consent PL202500050 – 11521 & 11525 Pinehurst Line, Community of Harwich (South Kent)
• Application for Consent PL202500059 – Fairview Line, Community of Harwich (South Kent)
• Application for Minor Variance PL202500060 – 122 Richmond Street, Community of Chatham (City)

Combined Council Meeting

The Combined Council will review multiple applications to amend the Zoning By-law 216-2009 for sites in Chatham, East Kent, South Kent and other areas. It will also approve three tender awards for sewer separation, river slope stabilization and a surface‑treatment program. Additional items include a Traffic and Parking By-law amendment on bridge load limits and reports on finance, housing fund repairs and infrastructure plans.

• Zoning By-law amendment PL202500057 – 11221 & 11223 Crafts Line, Community of Chatham (North Kent)
• Zoning By-law amendment PL202500045 – 30079 Peter Road, Community of Zone (East Kent)
• Tender Award – Contract T25-201 – Cox Avenue and Faircourt Avenue Sewer Separation, Community of Chatham
• Tender Award – Contract T24-300 – Sydenham River Slope Stabilization, Short Line
• Traffic and Parking By-law Amendment – Bridge Load Restrictions

The council approved five consent and zoning by‑law amendment applications for properties in Crafts Line, Peter Road, Cundle Line, Brook Line, and McLeod Creek Road. Each motion was moved and seconded by councillors and passed with a 15‑0 vote. The approvals rezoned parcels to agricultural, residential, and open‑space zones with specific conditions. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved consent and zoning amendment for 11221 & 11223 Crafts Line (15‑0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for 30079 Peter Road (15‑0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for 8693 Cundle Line (15‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 9531 Brook Line (15‑0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for 27242 McLeod Creek Road & 764 Mud Creek Line (15‑0)

Board of Health

The Chatham‑Kent Board of Health will discuss the 2025 Public Health Service Plan and consider the Food Policy Council’s request for a board member and membership approval. Information reports will be received on the "Tomorrow's Greener Schools Today" program, an oral health update, and other public‑health items. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, disclosures, and setting the next meeting date.

• 2025 Chatham‑Kent Public Health Service Plan (submission document)
• Chatham‑Kent Food Policy Council request for board member and membership approval
• Presentation: "Tomorrow's Greener Schools Today"
• Oral Health Update report
• alPHa Infobreak, May 2025

Council Meeting

The council will vote on by‑laws adopting the municipal tax rates for 2025 and the Business Improvement Area (BIA) rates for several communities. A presentation on the detailed design phase of the Chatham‑Kent Community Hub will be reviewed, along with a motion on financial accountability for its next phase. Additional items include a tax arrears write‑off and various reports.

• Adoption of the 2025 municipal tax rates (by‑law)
• Adoption of 2025 Business Improvement Area rates for Blenheim, Chatham, Dresden, Ridgetown, Tilbury, Wallaceburg and Wheatley (by‑law)
• Presentation of the Chatham‑Kent Community Hub – Detailed Design Phase
• Motion by Councillor Storey on financial accountability for the next phase of the CK Hub
• Tax arrears write‑off – Tax Roll 3650 442 008 08600

The council authorized the construction procurement phase of the Chatham‑Kent Community Hub, funding $115,000 from the Buildings Lifecycle Reserve. It approved a 92% write‑off of tax arrears on roll 3650 442 008 08600, clearing a balance of $754,629.90. A lease extension for 185 Murray Street and a $260,000 shelter‑worker extension were approved, and the 2025 BIA levies and tax rates were adopted.

• Authorized CK Community Hub procurement phase, $115,000 funded (12‑5, 1 absent)
• Approved 92% tax‑arrears write‑off for roll 3650 442 008 08600, balance $754,629.90 (14‑3, 1 absent)
• Approved lease extension for 185 Murray St. at $35,595 and extension of ten shelter workers costing $260,000 (16‑0, 1 conflict, 1 absent)
• Adopted 2025 Business Improvement Area levies and municipal tax rates (Consent Agenda approval)
• Waived notice requirement to allow Councillor McGrail's motion to be voted on (17‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Council request for Mayor’s Office to send a letter to other Ontario municipalities about landfill assessment risks (17‑0, 1 absent)
• Extended meeting time to 10:30 p.m. (motion carried)
• Postponed Councillor Storey's motion on financial accountability for the next CK Hub phase (postponed to next meeting)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a hearing on several applications for consent and minor variances. Applicants include 700418 Ontario Ltd for 3144 Talbot Trail, David & Karen Patterson for 11824 Bates Drive, Joseph & Wanda Formica for 530 Ross Lane, Jilliam Fitzgerald & Brett Moorhouse for 597 & 607 Camden Street, and Eric VanPuymbroeck for 22 Owen Avenue. The committee will consider each request and may recommend changes to conditions of provisional consents.

• Consent & Minor Variance – 700418 Ontario Ltd, 3144 Talbot Trail, Community of Romney (West Kent)
• Minor Variance – David & Karen Patterson, 11824 Bates Drive, Community of Howard
• Minor Variance – Joseph & Wanda Formica, 530 Ross Lane, Community of Erieau (South Kent)
• Minor Variance – Jilliam Fitzgerald & Brett Moorhouse, 597 & 607 Camden Street, Community of Dresden
• Minor Variance – Eric VanPuymbroeck, 22 Owen Avenue, Community of Chatham (City)

Combined Council Meeting

The Combined Council will discuss a housing needs assessment and updates on affordable and supportive housing development. The meeting also includes several zoning by-law amendments and various tender awards for municipal infrastructure.

• Tender award for affordable housing townhouses at Redwood Crescent and Eugenie Street
• Zoning by-law amendments for Wierenga Agra Ltd, Brian & Shirley Anderson, Ron & Linda Postma, 1000728019 Ontario Inc., and Faubert
• Sole source purchase of three land ambulances
• Tender award for McFarlane Relief Drain Bridge Rehabilitations
• Discussion on a proposed solution for tax arrears in closed session

At the April 28, 2025 council meeting, members approved three planning applications involving land severances and zoning by‑law amendments. The approvals for Wierenga Agra Ltd, Anderson, and Postma each passed unanimously (16‑0, 16‑0, and 15‑0 respectively). Council voted 11‑5 to postpone the Ontario Inc. application on 650 Park Street until a public consultation is held. No decision was recorded for the Faubert application within the provided minutes.

• Approved Wierenga Agra Ltd land severance and zoning amendment (16‑0)
• Approved Anderson land severance and zoning amendment (16‑0)
• Approved Postma surplus dwelling and zoning amendment (15‑0)
• Postponed Ontario Inc. zoning amendment pending public consultation (11‑5)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review applications for minor variances and consents across Chatham-Kent, including requests for expansions and property line adjustments.

• Hearing of 10 applications for minor variances and consents
• Minor Variance PL202500032 – 88 O’Neil Street, Chatham
• Minor Variance PL202500033 – 75 Dell Street, Wallaceburg
• Consent PL202500035 – 6554 North Street, Dover
• Minor Variance PL202500041 – 20293 Communication Road, Harwich

Council Meeting

Council will hear the Mayor's presentation on the 2026 municipal budget. The meeting also includes discussion of the 2025 tax policy, several procurement awards, and infrastructure projects such as road safety assessments and temporary road closures. Closed‑session items cover a property purchase offer and training for the Integrity Commissioner. The council will vote on consent agenda items and by‑law readings.

• Offer to Purchase – Property Identification Number 00531 1513, Merici Way, Community of Chatham
• Contract Award R24-327 – Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Two Office Trailers
• Sole Source – Purchase of One (1) Land Ambulance
• Road Safety Assessment – Kent Bridge Road and Ridge Line Intersection (Community of Howard)
• Temporary Closure of Erie Shore Drive at Dyke Rd., Community of Harwich

The council awarded a $94,259 contract to Turkstra Modular Builders for two office trailers, funding $84,883.13 from the Recycling WDO Reserve. A by‑law was passed to sell Property ID 00531 1513 on Merici Way to St. Angela’s Meadow Retirement Lodge for $25,000 and to declare it surplus. The landfill tax transition ratio was set at 9.3912 for 2025. Council adopted short‑term recommendations from the Kent Bridge Road safety assessment. A financial‑advocacy motion urging higher‑level governments for infrastructure funding was also approved.

• Approved Contract R24‑327 for two office trailers, $94,259.18 (17‑0)
• Approved sale of Property ID 00531 1513, Merici Way for $25,000 (17‑0)
• Set 2025 landfill tax transition ratio at 9.3912 (17‑0)
• Approved implementation of short‑term road safety recommendations for Kent Bridge Rd & Ridge Line (16‑0)
• Adopted financial‑advocacy motion to provincial and federal governments (17‑0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several applications for consents and minor variances. These include a consent for C S Gleeson Farms Ltd at 5321 Gleeson Line, a consent for Peter Janzen & Elisabeth Suderman at 215 & 217 Erie Street South, a consent for Cameron & Sarah Sullivan at 22055 King & Whittle Road, and two minor‑variance applications by Blackburn Radio Inc. at 6360 Queens Line. The meeting also covers routine business such as approval of minutes and other items.

• Application for Consent PL202500017 – C S Gleeson Farms Ltd, 5321 Gleeson Line, Tilbury East
• Applications for Consents PL202400168 – Peter Janzen & Elisabeth Suderman, 215 & 217 Erie Street South, Merlin
• Application for Consent PL202500029 – Cameron & Sarah Sullivan, 22055 King & Whittle Road, Tilbury East
• Application for Minor Variance PL202500015 – Blackburn Radio Inc., 6360 Queens Line, Raleigh (South Kent)
• Application for Minor Variance PL202500015 – Blackburn Radio Inc., 6360 Queens Line, Raleigh (South Kent Variance)

Combined Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Combined Council will meet to consider zoning by-law amendments for four properties, approve drainage by-laws, and award gravel supply contracts. The meeting will also include reports on waste diversion, heritage, and youth programming.

• Zoning by-law amendments for Cloutier, McKeough, 1000472490 Ontario Inc., and Hoekstra
• Road dedication by-laws for Grand Avenue East and Ridge Line
• Award of gravel supply contract T25-103
• By-law to remove 258 Main Street Bothwell from Municipal Heritage Register
• By-law to amend zoning by-law 216-2009 for four properties

Board of Health

The Chatham‑Kent Board of Health will approve the minutes from its February 10, 2025 meeting. It will receive a verbal update on the current state of measles in the region from Dr. Shanker Nesathurai. The board will also review the Director’s Report for January‑February 2025 and information from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa). No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Board of Health minutes from February 10, 2025
• Measles in Chatham‑Kent – current state update (verbal)
• Director’s Report for January and February 2025
• Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) InfoBreak, February 2025
• alPHa Annual General Meeting and Conference Package

Special Council Meeting

The council will consider a discussion on the municipality’s response to United States tariffs. It will also read and adopt a by‑law that confirms the proceedings of this council meeting. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, anthem, land acknowledgement, approval of the supplementary agenda, and disclosures of pecuniary interest. The council will adjourn and schedule a closed‑session meeting for March 17, 2025.

• Discussion of Chatham‑Kent’s response to U.S. tariffs
• First reading of by‑law confirming council proceedings
• Second reading of the by‑law
• Third and final reading and adoption of the by‑law
• Resolution to adjourn and schedule closed‑session meeting on March 17, 2025

Council Meeting

The Chatham‑Kent Council will consider a by‑law to re‑establish ward boundaries and council composition. Other items include a review of the farm tax ratio, a Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan project, and motions on the Blenheim Business Park and the Municipal Accountability Act. The meeting also includes presentations, recognitions, and routine consent agenda items.

• Ward Boundary and Council Composition By‑law (first, second, and final readings)
• Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan Project
• Farm Tax Ratio Review
• Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Blenheim Business Park
• Motion by Councillor Bondy re Municipal Accountability Act 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Chatham-Kent Committee of Adjustment will hear applications for minor variances and consents at the Civic Centre on February 27, 2025. The meeting includes public hearings for property owners in communities across the municipality.

• Hearing of 11 applications for minor variances and consents
• Application for Consent for Garry Mills Family Farm Inc. at 1523 5th Concession Line
• Application for Consent for Larry Richmond at 9219 McCreary Line
• Application for Consent for Brian and David Verhelle at 22723 Little John Road
• Application for Consent for Michael & Shelley Van Overloop at 10733 & 10739 Northwood Line

Combined Council Meeting

The Combined Council will consider several zoning by‑law amendment applications for properties in Harwich, Zone and Raleigh. Closed‑session items include a proposed land disposition in South Kent, advice on homeless encampments, and negotiation guidance for insurance policies. Open‑session agenda items cover development services such as property repurchases and condominium plans, as well as engineering contract amendments for bridge and culvert projects. Finance items include offers to purchase parcels on James Street and Wheatley Road.

• Application for Consent & Zoning By‑law Amendment PL202400194 – Donald & Carrie Ann Campbell, 10639 Campbell Line, Community of Harwich (South Kent)
• Application for Zoning By‑law Amendment PL202500008 – Mitchell & Jessica White, 10973 River Line, Community of Harwich (South Kent)
• Contract Amendment – Engineering Services for the Gregory Line over Louisville Tap Drain Culvert Replacement
• Offer to Purchase – Part of Property Identification Number 00818 0025, James St., Community of Merlin
• Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Sidewalk Winter Control Level of Service

Board of Health

The Chatham-Kent Board of Health is meeting to determine its 2025 meeting schedule and review reports on food insecurity and the 2024 Nutritious Food Basket. The board will also consider a membership request for the Food Policy Council and receive an update on tobacco control.

• Approval of the 2025 Board of Health meeting schedule
• Review of the 2024 Nutritious Food Basket and food insecurity report
• Membership approval request for the Food Policy Council
• Comprehensive Tobacco Control update presentation
• Receipt of reports on harm reduction, radon guidelines, and vaping flavour bans

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council will discuss a ward boundary and council composition review presented by StrategyCorp. The meeting includes decisions on property repurchases, demolitions, and various contract renewals.

• Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review presentation by StrategyCorp
• Repurchase of three properties at Bloomfield Business Park
• Demolition of 55 Croydon Street, Chatham
• Sole source tender award to Innovative Interfaces Inc. for Integrated Library System (ILS)
• Motion by Councillor Wright regarding the divestment of Clearville Park

Combined Council Meeting

The Combined Council will consider several zoning by-law amendments and a draft amendment for four-unit housing as-of-right. The body is also reviewing offers to purchase properties in Erieau and Ridgetown, alongside updates to winter sidewalk maintenance and telecommunications fees.

• Zoning amendments for 2316081 Ontario Inc. (River Line), Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 324 (17-27 Talbot Road West), and Omar Suleman (252 Queen Street)
• Offer to purchase property at 23 Main St W, Ridgetown and part of Post Point Lane, Erieau
• Draft Zoning By-law Amendment for Four Units As-of-right
• Reimplementation of Municipal Telecommunications Consent Fees
• Amendments to the Sidewalk Winter Maintenance By-Law

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review several applications for minor variances and consents. These requests involve various properties across the communities of Dover, Raleigh, Chatham, Romney, and Howard.

• Minor Variance PL202400174: 24254 Winter Line Road
• Consent PL202400172: 20886 Charing Cross Road
• Consent PL202400180: 8796 & 8812 Meadowvale Line
• Minor Variance PL202400179: 2802 & 2806 Talbot Trail
• Consent PL202400192: 28 & 29 Chenal Ecarte Islands

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council will review reports on urban growth, zoning requirements, and a housing fund application. The body is also considering a user fee by-law amendment for electric vehicle charging stations.

• Single source purchase of one walk-in rescue apparatus (R24-311)
• CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 Application
• User Fee By-law Amendment for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Cooperative purchase with Rogers Communications Canada Incorporated
• Strategic collaboration report with UWindsor