Point Edward public meetings in 2024
34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The Village of Point Edward Council is meeting to conduct regular business and a closed session. The primary item for discussion in the closed session is a zoning by-law amendment regarding the Marina Lands.
- Amended Zoning By-Law 29 of 2023 regarding Marina Lands
- By-Law Number 31 of 2024 to confirm resolutions adopted up to December 19, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The council will discuss a motion requesting the province redistribute the land transfer tax and GST to municipalities for sustainable infrastructure funding. A by‑law (No. 30 of 2024) will be considered to confirm all resolutions adopted up to December 3, 2024. Closed‑session items include a Bridgeview Marina refund request, an OMERS benefit for firefighters, and a resolution to reconvene to a regular council session. The meeting will end with adjournment.
- Motion of Support: Request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding
- Confirmation By‑Law No. 30 of 2024 confirming council resolutions up to Dec 3 2024
- Bridgeview Marina Refund Request (closed session)
- OMERS Benefit for Firefighters (closed session)
- Resolution to Reconvene to Regular Council Session (closed session)
OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward
The Point Edward Police Services Board will hear its September and October 2024 reports, consider By-Law Number 1 of 2024 to name the board, and review monthly financial statements for the periods ending September 30, 2024 and October 31, 2024. Routine items include call to order, declarations of interest, circulation of prior minutes, and setting the next meeting date.
- Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Point Edward Police Services Board report for September and October 2024
- By-Law Number 1 of 2024 to name the Point Edward Police Services Board
- Police Services Board monthly financial statements for periods ending September 30, 2024 and October 31, 2024
- Council issues/correspondence
- Business arising from minutes
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council will consider a resolution setting the village's contribution to Ontario Provincial Police costs for 2025. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement, a curb‑cut application for 111 Victorias Avenue, and the adoption of recent council minutes. A confirmation by‑law will formalize resolutions adopted up to November 26, 2024.
- 2024 Provincial Planning Statement presentation by Lambton County planners
- 111 Victorias Avenue curb cut widening application
- Resolution – Ontario Provincial Police Costs 2025
- Confirmation By‑Law No. 29 of 2024 to confirm prior resolutions
- Adoption of council minutes from October 22 and November 12, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council will vote on By‑Law No. 28 of 2024, which confirms all resolutions adopted up to November 12, 2024. A new business item will discuss selecting a date for the December council meeting. The agenda also includes routine reports such as financial updates, committee reports, and a closed‑session resolution to reconvene.
- By‑Law No. 28 of 2024 to confirm council resolutions adopted through November 12, 2024
- Discussion of a date for the December council meeting
- Environmental Services Building Committee report (Nov 6, 2024)
- Financial reports
- Resolution to reconvene to a regular council session after the closed session
Fire Committee
The Fire Committee is meeting to review operational and financial documents from October 2024. The session includes a review of health and safety inspections and the monthly fire report.
- Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) October 2024 Inspection
- Fire Monthly Report for October 2024
- Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending October 31, 2024
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will examine August and September bank reconciliations for both general funds and water services. It will also review the village’s financial statements for the period ending October 31, 2024. Additional items include a health and safety inspection report for the municipal office and a discussion of upcoming village events.
- August Bank Reconciliations – General
- August Bank Reconciliations – Water
- September Bank Reconciliations – General
- September Bank Reconciliations – Water
- Review of Financial Statements for the period ending October 31, 2024
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Committee will meet to review monthly operational and financial reports for October 2024. The session includes a review of health and safety inspections and financial statements for water, wastewater, and storm stations.
- Environmental Services Monthly Report for October 2024
- Environmental Services Joint Health and Safety Committee October 2024 Inspection
- Financial Statements for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) ending October 31, 2024
- Financial Statements for Storm Stations ending October 31, 2024
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will review monthly reports from the Arena and Public Works, examine health‑and‑safety inspection sheets, and discuss data from speed cameras on Front Street and Michigan Avenue. New business includes a proposal to declare a decommissioned snowplow surplus, and a sponsorship collaboration opportunity with the Pacers Organization. The committee will also review the October financial statements for the Arena and Public Works.
- Arena Monthly Report for October 2024
- Public Works Monthly Report for October 2024
- Disposal of Surplus Snowplow – staff request to declare the decommissioned snowplow surplus
- Speed Spy Data – October 2024 speed camera analysis for Front Street and Michigan Avenue
- Sponsorship Collaboration Opportunity – proposal from the Pacers Organization
Environmental Services Building Committee
The Environmental Services Committee will discuss the tender documents for constructing a new building. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, declarations of interest, and review of prior minutes. No decisions or votes are recorded in the agenda.
- Tender Documents for New Building
Committee of Adjustment
The Point Edward Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications concerning 1400‑1460 Venetian Boulevard: a consent (severance) application (B-01/2024) and a minor variance application (A-03/2024). Staff reports for each application are attached. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the May 30, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting.
- Application B-01/2024 – consent/severance for 1400‑1460 Venetian Boulevard
- Application A-03/2024 – minor variance for 1400‑1460 Venetian Boulevard
- Approval of minutes from the May 30, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council will discuss the third‑quarter payment received from OLG, totaling $1,363,362, and note the $484,362 still expected for the fourth quarter. A second food‑truck location in Waterfront Park will be reviewed. The meeting includes a speed‑camera analysis for Michigan Avenue and Front Street for September 2024. Proposed changes to the Point Edward Sarnia Transit route for 2025 will be presented for public feedback.
- OLG Quarterly Payment – $1,363,362 received, $484,362 pending
- Waterfront Park second food‑services vehicle location – updated review
- Speed Camera Analysis – September 2024 data for Michigan Ave. and Front St.
- Sarnia Transit Route Changes – service to run every 80 minutes, fewer daily trips
- By‑Law No. 26 of 2024 – establishes fees and charges for the Village
Environmental Services
The committee is meeting to review monthly operational and financial reports for September 2024. The session includes a review of health and safety inspections and financial statements for water and storm stations.
- WPCP September 2024 Inspection sheets
- Environmental Services Monthly Report for September 2024
- Financial Statements for Water and WWTP ending September 30, 2024
- Financial Statements for Storm Stations ending September 30, 2024
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will examine the annual Fees and Charges By‑Law and consider any recommendations for changes to Council. It will also review the financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2024. Additional items include health and safety inspection reports, upcoming village events, and routine correspondence.
- Annual Review of the Fees and Charges Schedule
- Financial Statements for the period ending September 30, 2024
- Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) inspection sheets
- Upcoming Village Events
- Council Issues/Correspondence
Fire Committee
The Fire Committee will meet to review monthly operational and financial reports for September 2024. The session includes a review of health and safety inspection sheets and a task list carried forward from previous meetings.
- Fire Dept. September 2024 Inspection sheets
- Fire Monthly Report for September 2024
- Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending September 30, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council will discuss the Paradigm Report recommendations and make a decision on traffic calming measures for Louisa Street. It will also consider By‑Law 24, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement for the Canada Community Building Fund grant, and a Confirmation By‑Law for resolutions adopted up to October 8, 2024. A closed‑session discussion on the Holmes Foundry development is scheduled, followed by a resolution to adjourn to an ‘In Camera’ session.
- Louisa Street Traffic Calming Measures – decision based on Paradigm Report recommendations
- By‑Law Number 24, 2024 – authorizes Mayor and Clerk to sign agreement for Canada Community Building Fund grant
- Confirmation By‑Law Number 24, 2024 – confirms council resolutions adopted up to October 8, 2024
- Closed‑session discussion of Holmes Foundry Development
- Resolution to adjourn to an ‘In Camera’ session
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will consider the September 2024 monthly reports for the arena and public works departments. It will also review the corresponding financial statements for both departments. Health and safety inspection sheets for the arena and public works will be examined. The meeting will set the next Operations Committee date for November 12, 2024.
- Multi Use Path Signage presentation by Tristan Bassett and Kirsten Kilner Holmes
- Arena Monthly Report for September 2024
- Public Works Monthly Report for September 2024
- Review of Arena and Public Works financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2024
- Health and Safety inspection sheets for the arena and public works (September 2024)
OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward
The Point Edward Police Services Board will receive the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Point Edward report for July and August 2024. Members will examine new speed‑camera data analyses for Front Street and Michigan Avenue, presented in a monthly dashboard format. The board will also consider the Open Air Burning By‑Law (18 of 2023) and review the August 2024 financial statements. The meeting follows standard procedural items such as minutes circulation and declaration of pecuniary interest.
- Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Point Edward Police Services Board Report for July and August 2024
- Speed Camera Analysis – New Monthly Format with Overall Tracking Dashboard (Front St and Michigan Ave)
- Open Air Burning By‑Law (18 of 2023) shared with OPP
- Police Services Board Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending August 31, 2024
- Post‑Meeting Minutes – PSB_Jul25_2024 – English.pdf
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council will discuss new budget direction items for 2024 and 2025, covering a capital spending hold, operational efficiency measures, and guidance for the 2025 budget. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning by‑law amendment for 207 Victoria Avenue, an exemption request for the fence by‑law at 906 Church Street, and the adoption of several by‑laws. Financial statements for July and August 2024 and various committee reports will be reviewed.
- Budget Direction for 2024 and 2025 – capital spending hold, operational efficiency, 2025 budget guidance
- Exemption Request to Village Fence By‑Law – 906 Church Street
- Adoption of Zoning By‑Law Amendment No. 2 (2024)
- By‑Law 21 of 2024 to appoint a Treasurer‑Tax Collector
- Public hearing on Zoning By‑Law Amendment – 207 Victoria Avenue (conflict declared by Councillor Mondoux)
Fire Committee
The Fire Committee will review the July and August 2024 fire monthly reports and the August 2024 fire financial statements. It will examine the Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets. The committee will consider a proposal for signage in Waterfront Park that would prohibit open fires.
- Fire Monthly Report for July and August, 2024
- Signage for Waterfront Park prohibiting open fires
- Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending August 31, 2024
- Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) inspection sheets
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will review monthly reports and financial statements for the Arena and Public Works. Members will discuss potential changes to waste collection limits, park infrastructure, and recreation planning.
- Proposed reduction of garbage collection limit from four bags to three bags
- Review of a second food truck location at Waterfront Park
- Proposed updated pricing model for Arena advertising
- Repairs to uneven asphalt pathways on the west side of Waterfront Park parking lot
- Speed camera data analysis for Front Street and Michigan Avenue
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will review the village’s financial statements for the period ending August 31, 2024. It will also examine the May, June, and July 2024 bank reconciliations for both general funds and water services. A municipal office health and safety inspection report will be considered.
- May 2024 Bank Reconciliations – General
- May 2024 Bank Reconciliations – Water
- June 2024 Bank Reconciliations – General
- June 2024 Bank Reconciliations – Water
- Review of Financial Statements for period ending August 31, 2024
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Committee will review the July and August 2024 monthly environmental services report, examine the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection for the wastewater treatment plant, and consider the August 2024 financial statements for water and storm‑water operations. No specific motions or approvals are listed, so the meeting appears to focus on informational updates.
- Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for the WWTP (August 2024)
- Environmental Services monthly report for July and August 2024
- Monthly financial statements for the period ending August 31, 2024 – water WWTP summary and detail
- Monthly financial statements for the period ending August 31, 2024 – storm stations summary and detail
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council will consider and vote on By‑Law 17 of 2024 (affecting water connections), By‑Law 18 of 2024 (maintaining highways), and By‑Law 19 of 2024 (regulating use of Point Edward parks). A proposal for a second food truck in Waterfront Park will also be presented. The closed‑session agenda includes updates on the St. Clair/Lite Street reconstruction project and the City of Sarnia zoning by‑law amendment appeal.
- By‑Law 17 of 2024 – Water Connections
- By‑Law 18 of 2024 – Highway Maintenance
- By‑Law 19 of 2024 – Point Edward Parks Regulations
- Food Truck Proposal for Waterfront Park
- Closed‑session: St. Clair/Lite Street Reconstruction Project Update
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will review financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2024. The committee will also review Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets.
- Review of financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2024
- Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) inspection sheets
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Committee will review the monthly report for June 2024 and June health and safety inspection sheets. The committee will also examine financial statements for water, wastewater treatment plants, and storm stations for the period ending June 30, 2024.
- June 2024 Environmental Services Monthly Report
- June JHSC inspection sheets
- Water and WWTP financial statements (ending June 30, 2024)
- Storm Stations financial statements (ending June 30, 2024)
Fire Committee
The Fire Committee will review the June 2024 monthly report and financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2024. The agenda also includes a review of health and safety inspection sheets and previous meeting minutes.
- Fire Monthly Report for June 2024
- Financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2024
- JHSC inspection sheets
- Circulation of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes
Operations Committee
The committee will consider a resident request for multi-use path signage and markings to improve safety. The agenda also includes a review of the cleaning schedule for Waterfront Park washrooms.
- Resident request for Multi Use Path signage and markings
- Review of Waterfront Park washroom cleaning schedule
- June 2024 Arena monthly report
- June 2024 Public Works monthly report
- Review of June 30, 2024 financial statements
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will receive an update on the St. Clair-Lite Street reconstruction project. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the disposition of a road allowance at the end of Ernest Street. Public comments are scheduled for both items.
- St. Clair-Lite Street Reconstruction Update
- Disposition of Road Allowance at end of Ernest Street
- Confirmation By-Law Number 16 of 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider zoning and Official Plan amendments for 170 Exmouth Street. Presentations are scheduled regarding the Second Blue Water Bridge Rehabilitation Project and the Lambton Area Water Supply System reorganization. The agenda also includes a proposal to honor local soldiers.
- Zoning and Official Plan amendments for 170 Exmouth Street
- Presentation on the Second Blue Water Bridge Rehabilitation Project
- Proposal for 'Where They Called Home' soldier memorial
- Request for a new speed tracking device for Venetian Boulevard
Fire Committee
The Fire Committee will review the May 2024 monthly report and financial statements ending May 31, 2024. The agenda also includes reviewing health and safety inspection sheets from May 2024.
- Review of May 2024 Fire Monthly Report
- Review of Fire Financial Statements ending May 31, 2024
- Review of May 2024 JHSC inspection sheets
- Circulation of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee is reviewing May 2024 monthly reports for the Arena and Public Works departments. The committee will discuss replacing aging hot water tank infrastructure at Optimist Hall. An update on the St. Clair and Lite Street reconstruction project will also be provided.
- Hot water tank replacement at Optimist Hall
- St. Clair/Lite Street Reconstruction Update
- Arena advertising pricing structure update
- May 2024 Arena monthly report
- May 2024 Public Works monthly report
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Committee will review the monthly report for May 2024. The meeting also includes a review of health and safety inspection sheets and financial statements for storm stations and water-WWTP.
- May 2024 Environmental Services Monthly Report
- May 2024 Health and Safety inspection sheets
- Storm Stations May financial statements
- Water-WWTP May financial statements
Finance and Administration Committee
The committee will review April bank reconciliations for the general and water funds. Members will also examine financial statements for the period ending May 31, 2024. The agenda includes a review of Municipal Office health and safety inspection sheets.
- April Bank Reconciliations - General
- April Bank Reconciliations - Water
- Financial Statements for the period ending May 31, 2024
- Municipal Office JHSC Inspection Sheets