Point Edward public meetings in 2025
67 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council will adopt minutes, review financial and committee reports, and consider several firehall items presented for public comment. A by‑law (No. 32 of 2025) will be confirmed to ratify resolutions adopted up to December 30 2025. The meeting will also include a closed‑session report and a resolution to reconvene the regular council session.
- Firehall Personnel – public comments
- Proposal for Firehall Coverage – public comments
- Resolution to Reconvene to Regular Council Session – public comments
- Confirmation By‑Law No. 32 of 2025 to confirm council resolutions
- Report of the Closed Session Meeting of Council
The council moved to adjourn to an In Camera session at 12:02 p.m. to discuss labour relations, and later reconvened to an open session at 1:13 p.m. The Chief Administrative Officer was instructed to continue the recruitment process for a new Fire Chief. By‑Law 32 of 2025, confirming all prior council resolutions, was passed, and the meeting was adjourned until the next regular session.
- Adjourned to In Camera session to discuss labour relations (Carried)
- Re‑convened to Open Session at 1:13 p.m. (Carried)
- Authorized CAO to proceed with recruitment for new Fire Chief (Carried)
- Passed Confirmation By‑Law 32 of 2025 confirming prior resolutions (Carried)
- Adjourned meeting until next regular council meeting (Carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council meeting will consider several by‑law motions, including By‑Law 28 regulating election signs, By‑Law 29 exempting the village from the Line Fences Act, and By‑Law 30 establishing fees for 2026. Financial statements for General Operations and Environmental Services for October 2025 will be presented. The council will also review correspondence opposing the provincial consolidation of Conservation Authorities. Minutes from previous meetings and various committee reports will be adopted.
- Adopt By‑Law 30 of 2025 to establish municipal fees for 2026
- Adopt By‑Law 28 of 2025 to regulate election signs in the village
- Adopt By‑Law 29 of 2025 to exempt the village from the Line Fences Act
- Review opposition letters to the provincial consolidation of Conservation Authorities
- Present October 2025 financial statements for General Operations and Environmental Services
The council adopted the October 28, 2025 minutes and approved October financial statements for General Operations and Environmental Services. Three by‑laws were passed: regulation of election signs, exemption from the Line Fences Act, and establishment of 2026 fees. Committee appointments were confirmed and a letter to the Minister of the Environment was approved.
- Adopted October 28, 2025 Council minutes (carried)
- Approved General Operations revenues $698,921.85 and expenditures $1,147,383.23 for October 2025 (carried)
- Approved Environmental Services revenues $9.50 and expenditures $93,509.27 for October 2025 (carried)
- Passed By‑Law 28 of 2025 to regulate election signs (carried)
- Passed By‑Law 29 of 2025 to exempt the village from the Line Fences Act (carried)
- Passed By‑Law 30 of 2025 to establish fees for 2026 (carried)
- Appointed Councillor Arianna Noctor to the Fire Committee and re‑appointed Councillor Paul Burgess to the Operations Committee (decision made)
- Approved drafting and sending a letter to Hon. Todd McCarthy on conservation‑authority consolidation (carried)
OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward
The OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review operational reports. The board will discuss police activity, false alarm data, and community engagement for September and October 2025.
- Review of OPP Detachment Board Report for September and October 2025
- Review of September and October 2025 False Alarm Reports
- Review of Media Community Engagement Report for September-October 2025
- Review of monthly financial statements for periods ending September 30 and October 31, 2025
- Approval of meeting minutes from September 25 and October 31, 2025
OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward
The OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward will meet to review police activity and financial reports from September and October 2025. The board will also consider minutes from previous meetings and a 2026 Action Plan.
- OPP Detachment Board Report for September and October 2025
- False Alarm Reports for September and October 2025
- Media Community Engagement Report for September and October 2025
- Monthly Financial Statements for periods ending September 30 and October 31, 2025
- OPP Det Board 2026 Action Plan Notes
The board approved the minutes from the September 25 and October 31, 2025 meetings. It received and filed the OPP Detachment Board Report for September and October 2025. It also received and filed the financial statements for the periods ending September 30 and October 31, 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2026.
- Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (carried)
- Approved October 31, 2025 minutes (carried)
- Received and filed September and October 2025 OPP Detachment Board Report (carried)
- Received and filed financial statements for periods ending September 30 and October 31, 2025 (carried)
Council Budget Meeting
Council will discuss the 2026 operating, capital, and reserve budgets, including specific allocations for Environmental Services. The meeting also includes a review of various community grant and sponsorship applications.
- 2026 Budget presentations for Operating, Capital, and Reserve funds
- Environmental Services budget including Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) summaries
- Grant request from Point Edward Ex-Servicemen's Association for $10,000
- Review of storm fee versus new FTE for Alexandra and Bayview Storm Stations
- By-Law Number 27 of 2025 to confirm Council resolutions
Council approved the 2026 budget, increasing the overall budget by 3.81%, water rates by 7.5%, sewage rates by 9.40%, and reserves by 71 cents per cubic metre. The council defeated a proposal to incorporate Fee 1 as presented, but carried a version that eliminates the residential fee. Additional actions included deferring water‑meter replacements to 2027, revisiting the St. Clair Street sewer relining, and removing the cenotaph park fence, with further planning to be discussed later.
- Resolution 1 (Fee 1 incorporation) defeated (2‑3)
- Resolution 2 (Fee 1 with residential fee eliminated) carried
- Resolution 3 (2026 Budget) approved with 3.81% overall increase, 7.5% water rate increase, 9.40% sewage increase, and 71¢/m³ reserve increase
- Resolution 4 (By‑Law 27 confirmation) carried
- Resolution 5 (Adjournment) carried
- Council to revisit St. Clair Street sewer relining when a quote is provided
- Water‑meter replacement line item deferred to the 2027 budget
- Cenotaph/monument park fence removal decided; follow‑up planning to be discussed at a future meeting
Environmental Services
The committee is meeting to review 2026 budget documents for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and VPE. The session includes an update on an engineering review of the digester project and a review of October 2025 financial statements.
- 2026 Budget discussions for WWTP Capital, Operating, and Reserve
- 2026 Budget discussions for VPE Capital, Operating, and Reserve
- Digester Project Engineering Review Update
- Environmental Services Monthly Report for October 2025
- Monthly Financial Statements for Water-WWTP and Storm Stations ending October 31, 2025
The committee received and filed the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets. It accepted the October 2025 Environmental Services monthly report. It approved an amendment to the Digester Project purchase order adding $17,963 plus HST. It authorized $20,000 for survey work on Lite, Mara, Simpson, and Church Streets.
- Received and filed JHSC inspection sheets (Carried)
- Received and filed October 2025 Environmental Services monthly report (Carried)
- Amended Digester Project purchase order to add $17,963 plus HST (Carried)
- Authorized $20,000 for survey work on Lite, Mara, Simpson, and Church Streets (Carried)
- Received and filed Environmental Services financial statements for period ending Oct 31, 2025 (Carried)
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will receive the October arena and public works monthly reports, examine speed‑camera analysis for Front Street, Michigan Avenue and Venetian Boulevard, and get an update on capital projects approved for 2025. The committee will also discuss the 2026 capital, operating and reserve budgets. A key agenda item is the review of the arena’s rental fee structure and a proposal for new rates for 2026‑2027.
- Arena Rental Rate Review – proposal for new arena fee structure (2026‑2027)
- Speed Tracking Summary – October 2025 speed‑camera analysis for Front St, Michigan Ave, Venetian Blvd
- Capital Project Update – report on all capital budget items approved for 2025
- 2026 Budget Discussions – capital, operating and reserve budget documents
- Review of Financial Statements – arena and public works statements for October 2025
The Operations Committee approved new arena rental rates: prime‑time rentals will be $240 per hour and non‑prime and floor rentals $100 per hour, effective September 1, 2026, with annual reviews. The committee also received and filed the Arena and Public Works monthly reports, JHSC inspection sheets, the speed‑tracking summary, the capital project update, and the October 2025 financial statements for both departments.
- Approved arena prime‑time rental increase to $240/hr (effective Sep 1 2026)
- Approved arena non‑prime and floor rental rate of $100/hr (effective Sep 1 2026)
- Filed Arena Monthly Report for October 2025
- Filed Public Works Monthly Report for October 2025
- Filed Arena JHSC inspection sheets
- Filed Public Works JHSC inspection sheets
- Filed Speed Tracking Summary report
- Filed Arena and Public Works financial statements for period ending Oct 31 2025
Fire Committee
The Point Edward Fire Committee will review the October 2025 fire monthly report and financial statements, and will discuss the proposed 2026 budget, including capital, operating and reserve components. The meeting also includes a health and safety review of the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026.
- Fire Monthly Report for October 2025
- 2026 Budget Discussions – capital, operating, reserve documents
- Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending October 31, 2025
- Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Inspection Sheets
- Call to Order and procedural items
The committee approved the receipt and filing of the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for the Fire Hall. It also approved receiving and filing the Fire and Rescue Monthly Report for October 2025 and the Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending October 31, 2025. The next Fire Committee meeting was set for January 13, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
- Receive and file JHSC Inspection Sheets (carried)
- Receive and file Fire and Rescue Monthly Report (carried)
- Receive and file Fire Monthly Financial Statements (carried)
- Next meeting scheduled for Jan 13 2026
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will review September 2025 bank reconciliations for the general and water accounts, consider a tender for an external audit, examine the Village Fee By‑Law, and discuss the 2026 budget for the village and its water‑wastewater system. The meeting also includes updates on the Canadian Community Building Fund compliance audit and on mitigation measures for the Canada Post strike and e‑deposit implementation.
- September 2025 General Account Bank Reconciliation
- September 2025 Water Bank Reconciliation
- Requirement for Tender for External Audit
- Village Fee By‑Law Review
- 2026 Budget Discussion (VPE and WWTP capital, operating, reserve)
The Finance and Administration Committee approved the receipt and filing of the Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets. It also approved the receipt and filing of the September 2025 general and water bank reconciliations, as well as the financial statements for the period ending October 31, 2025. The Committee recommended that the proposed changes to Village fees be forwarded to Council for approval at the December 2, 2025 meeting.
- Received and filed JHSC inspection sheets (carried)
- Received and filed September 2025 general bank reconciliations (carried)
- Received and filed September 2025 water bank reconciliations (carried)
- Received and filed financial statements for period ending Oct 31, 2025 (carried)
- Recommended Village fee by-law changes to Council (carried)
OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward
The OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward will discuss potential areas of focus for the detachment over the next four years. The board intends to forward this input to the Inspector.
- Discussion of policing and community safety priorities for the next four years
- Review of crime types impacting the community
- Discussion of safety on roadways, waterways, and trails
- Review of community engagement and outreach to youth and vulnerable members
The Board set the date for its next meeting on November 27, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. A resolution to adjourn the October 31 meeting was moved, seconded and carried. The Board also discussed priorities for the OPP Detachment Board Action Plan, but no decision was recorded on that topic.
- Set next meeting date November 27, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
- Adjourned meeting (resolution carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council will review a draft Tax Arrears Policy, including a repayment plan and related by‑law amendments. Council will also consider By‑Law 25 granting right of entry for municipal enforcement and By‑Law 26 confirming resolutions up to October 28 2025. An Enbridge presentation on the Southern Lake Huron Pilot Project – “Sarnia Saves” – will be heard. Financial statements for general operations and environmental services for September (and August) will be presented.
- Draft Tax Arrears Policy and proposed By‑Law to enact repayment plan
- By‑Law 25 (2025) – Right of Entry for Municipal Enforcement
- By‑Law 26 (2025) – Confirmation of Council resolutions to Oct 28 2025
- Enbridge presentation on the Southern Lake Huron Pilot Project – “Sarnia Saves”
- September 2025 General Operations and Environmental Services financial statements (WWTP reports for August and September)
The council approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted the General Operations and Environmental Services financial statements for September 2025. It also approved the minutes of the Operations, Fire, and Environmental Services committee meetings held on October 14, 2025. By‑Law 25, providing a right of entry for municipal enforcement, was read three times and passed. The proposed Tax Arrears Policy was revised and sent back for approval at the December 2, 2025 meeting.
- Adopted September 23, 2025 Council minutes (Carried)
- Approved General Operations revenues of $112,439.72 and expenditures of $2,168,977.70 for September 2025 (Carried)
- Approved Environmental Services revenues of $23.75 and expenditures of $123,780.79 for September 2025 (Carried)
- Approved Operations Committee minutes from October 14, 2025 (Carried)
- Approved Fire Committee minutes from October 14, 2025 (Carried)
- Approved Environmental Services Committee minutes from October 14, 2025 (Carried)
- Passed By‑Law 25 (Right of Entry for Municipal Enforcement) after three readings (Carried)
- Revised Tax Arrears Policy to be reconsidered at the December 2, 2025 meeting (Carried)
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Committee will review monthly reports and financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2025. The committee is asked to make a recommendation regarding a contractor's proposal for a wainscoting finish on the exterior of a new building.
- Recommendation on Nichiha wainscoting finish for new Environmental Services building
- Environmental Services Monthly Report for September 2025
- Monthly Financial Statements for Water-WWTP and Storm Stations ending September 30, 2025
- Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) inspection sheets
The committee approved ordering three staircase ladders to replace unsafe access cage ladders at the Environmental Services Plant. It received and filed the JHSC inspection sheets, the September 2025 environmental services report, and the September 2025 financial statements. The committee rejected the contractor's recommendation for a wainscoting finish on the new building.
- Authorized purchase of three $32,500 staircase ladders (unsafe cage ladders replacement)
- Received and filed JHSC inspection sheets (carried)
- Received and filed September 2025 environmental services monthly report (carried)
- Rejected contractor recommendation for wainscoting finish on new building (carried)
- Received and filed September 2025 environmental services financial statements (carried)
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will receive monthly reports from the Arena and Public Works departments for September 2025. An update on the St. Clair Street reconstruction project will be provided. Speed camera analyses for Michigan Avenue, Front Street and Venetian Boulevard will be reviewed, along with the arena and public works financial statements.
- St. Clair - Lite Street Reconstruction Update (September 2025 report)
- Arena Monthly Report for September 2025
- Public Works Monthly Report for September 2025
- Speed Camera Analysis – September 2025 for Michigan Ave, Front St, Venetian Blvd
- Review of Arena and Public Works financial statements for period ending September 30, 2025
The committee received and filed the September 2025 arena and public works monthly reports, the St. Clair‑Lite Street reconstruction update, the village speed data analysis, and the September financial statements for both arena and public works. All recommendations were carried. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Arena Monthly Report for September 2025 received and filed (carried)
- Public Works Monthly Report for September 2025 received and filed (carried)
- St. Clair – Lite Street Reconstruction Update received and filed (carried)
- Village Speed Data Analysis Report received and filed (carried)
- Arena financial statements for period ending Sep 30 2025 received and filed (carried)
- Public Works financial statements for period ending Sep 30 2025 received and filed (carried)
Finance and Administration Committee
The Point Edward Finance and Administration Committee will examine the village's financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2025. It will also consider the August bank reconciliations for the General and Water accounts, review a Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheet, and discuss upcoming village events. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of routine reviews and informational items.
- August Bank Reconciliations – General
- August Bank Reconciliations – Water
- Upcoming Village Events
- Review of Financial Statements for the period ending September 30, 2025
- Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets
The Finance and Administration Committee reviewed the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for the Municipal Office and approved them for receipt and filing. It also approved the receipt and filing of the August bank reconciliations for general funds and water. The committee received and filed the financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2025. Upcoming village events were announced but no decisions were made on them.
- Received and filed JHSC inspection sheets (carried)
- Received and filed August bank reconciliations – general (carried)
- Received and filed August bank reconciliation – water (carried)
- Received and filed financial statements for period ending Sep 30, 2025 (carried)
Fire Committee
The committee will review the September 2025 fire department health and safety inspection sheets, the fire monthly report for September, and the fire department’s financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2025. No specific actions or approvals are listed in the agenda.
- Review of Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets (September 2025)
- Fire Monthly Report for September 2025
- Review of Fire Monthly Financial Statements for period ending September 30, 2025
The committee received and filed the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for the Fire Hall. It also received and filed the September 2025 Fire and Rescue Monthly Report and the Fire Department's September financial statements. No other substantive actions were taken, and the next meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025.
- Receive and file JHSC inspection sheets for the Fire Hall (carried)
- Receive and file the September 2025 Fire and Rescue Monthly Report (carried)
- Receive and file the Fire Department financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2025 (carried)
OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward
The OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward will consider the Ontario Provincial Police Point Edward Police Services Board Report for July and August 2025. It will also review the False Alarm Reports for July and August 2025. The board will examine the Police Services Board monthly financial statements for the periods ending July 31, 2025 and August 31, 2025.
- Ontario Provincial Police Point Edward Police Services Board Report for July and August 2025
- False Alarm Report Point Edward for July 2025
- False Alarm Report Point Edward for August 2025
- Police Services Board Monthly Financial Statements for July 31, 2025
- Police Services Board Monthly Financial Statements for August 31, 2025
The board approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It received and filed the OPP Detachment Board report for July and August 2025. It also received and filed the financial statements for July and August 2025. All three resolutions were carried.
- Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (carried)
- Received and filed OPP Detachment Board report for July‑August 2025 (carried)
- Received and filed financial statements for July‑August 2025 (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council will review a grant application from Fire and Rescue for a decontamination unit. Council will also review the Responsible Animal Ownership By‑Law and its Schedule A of fines, which have been updated after prior discussion. Additional items include a conference travel compensation policy, the schedule for a November 2025 meeting, and a confirmation by‑law for resolutions adopted to date.
- Decontamination Unit Grant application by Point Edward Fire and Rescue
- Responsible Animal Ownership By‑Law and Schedule A set fines ready for Council review
- Conference Travel Compensation Policy discussion
- November 2025 meeting schedule planning
- Confirmation By‑Law (By‑Law No. 24 of 2025) to confirm resolutions up to September 23, 2025
The council adopted the July 22, 2025 minutes and approved July and August financial statements for General Operations and Environmental Services. It authorized the purchase of a decontamination unit funded from the Contingency Reserve and directed the CAO to consult on the dog licensing program. The Council also adopted an amended Conference Travel Policy and set dates for the November budget meeting and the final council meeting of the year.
- Adopted July 22, 2025 council minutes (Resolution 1)
- Approved July and August 2025 General Operations revenues and expenditures (Resolution 2)
- Approved July and August 2025 Environmental Services revenues and expenditures (Resolution 3)
- Authorized purchase of decontamination unit using Contingency Reserve (Resolution 12)
- Directed CAO to consult on dog licensing program and possible by‑law amendment (Resolution 13)
- Adopted amended Conference Travel Policy, effective retroactively Aug 1, 2025 (Resolution 15)
- Set November 25, 2025 budget meeting and Dec 2, 2025 final council meeting (Resolution 14)
- Confirmed By‑Law 24 of 2025 confirming all resolutions to date (Resolution 16)
Fire Committee
The Point Edward Fire Committee will review July and August fire department reports and financial statements, examine joint health and safety committee inspection sheets, and discuss a request from the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan for an exemption to proposed mandatory firefighter certification requirements. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are presented for discussion and possible action.
- Fire Monthly Report for July and August 2025
- Request for exemption to proposed mandatory firefighter certification requirements (letter of support from neighboring township)
- Review of Fire Department financial statements for periods ending July 31 and August 31, 2025
- Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for July 2025
- Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for August 2025
The Fire Committee received and filed the JHSC inspection sheets and the July‑August fire monthly reports. It directed the CAO and fire staff to draft a letter for Council regarding an exemption to proposed firefighter certification requirements. The Committee noted the scheduling of the Point Edward Open House on Oct. 6 and recorded a financial statement filing, while the CAO will inform the Treasurer about a pay‑account error.
- Receive and file JHSC inspection sheets (carried)
- Receive and file Fire Monthly Report for July‑August 2025 (carried)
- Draft a letter for Council on firefighter certification exemption (carried)
- Schedule Point Edward Open House for Oct 6, 2025 (scheduled)
- Receive and file Fire Monthly Financial Statements for July and August 2025 (carried)
- CAO to inform Treasurer about fire fighters' point‑pay account error (action)
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will review recent bank reconciliations for both general and water accounts, examine the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets, and consider the Treasurer’s memo outlining the timeline and process for preparing the 2026 Village Budget.
- May 2025 General Account bank reconciliation
- May 2025 Water Account bank reconciliation
- June 2025 General Account bank reconciliation
- June 2025 Water Account bank reconciliation
- 2026 Village Budget Timeline (draft and final)
The Finance and Administration Committee approved the receipt and filing of the Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets, bank reconciliation items for May through July, the 2026 Village Budget memo and timeline schedule, and the financial statements for the periods ending July 31 and August 31, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also announced upcoming community events.
- Received and filed Municipal Office JHSC inspection sheets (Carried)
- Received and filed Bank Reconciliation Items 1‑6 (May‑July) (Carried)
- Received and filed 2026 Village Budget memo and timeline schedule (Carried)
- Received and filed financial statements for periods ending July 31 and August 31, 2025 (Carried)
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will review health and safety inspection sheets for the arena and public works. It will receive monthly reports from the arena and public works departments and updates on the Michigan Avenue Intersection and St. Clair Street reconstruction projects. A capital budget update for the Operations Department and financial statements for arena and public works for July and August 2025 will also be examined.
- Michigan Avenue Intersections Project Update
- St. Clair Street Reconstruction Project Update
- Operations Department Capital Budget Update – August 2025
- Arena Monthly Financial Statements for July and August 2025
- Public Works Monthly Financial Statements for July and August 2025
The Operations Committee carried recommendations to receive and file JHSC inspection sheets for the Arena and Public Works, the July and August Arena monthly reports, and the Public Works monthly report. It also filed reports on the Michigan Avenue Intersections Project, the St. Clair Street Reconstruction Project, and the Operations Department Capital Budget. Staff will investigate a fire‑extinguisher inspection issue and explore options for a Remembrance Day crosswalk and memorial benches. The Sarnia Legion’s $20,000 AED donation was noted, with a proposal to place an AED in the Community Hall.
- Arena JHSC inspection sheets received and filed (carried)
- Public Works JHSC inspection sheets received and filed (carried)
- Arena July monthly report received and filed (carried)
- Arena August monthly report received and filed (carried)
- Public Works monthly report received and filed (carried)
- Michigan Avenue Intersections Project report received and filed (carried)
- St. Clair Street Reconstruction Project report received and filed (carried)
- Operations Department Capital Budget report received and filed (carried)
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Committee will review monthly operational reports and financial statements for July and August 2025. The meeting also includes a review of health and safety inspection sheets.
- Environmental Services Monthly Reports for July and August 2025
- Monthly Financial Statements for Water-WWTP and Storm Stations (July and August 2025)
- Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Inspection Sheets for WPCP July 2025 and Environmental Services August 2025
The Environmental Services Committee approved the receipt and filing of the JHSC inspection sheets for the department. It also received and filed the monthly environmental services reports for July and August 2025. The committee likewise received and filed the financial statements for the period ending July and August 2025.
- Received and filed JHSC inspection sheets (Carried)
- Received and filed July 2025 environmental services report (Carried)
- Received and filed August 2025 environmental services report (Carried)
- Received and filed July 2025 financial statements (Carried)
- Received and filed August 2025 financial statements (Carried)
OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward
The OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward will review police service reports and financial statements for May and June 2025. The board is also considering a by-law to formally name the local police services board.
- By-Law Number 1 of 2025 to name the Point Edward Police Services Board
- OPP Point Edward Police Services Board Report for May/June 2025
- Monthly Financial Statements for periods ending May 31, 2025, and June 30, 2025
The board approved the May 22, 2025 minutes. It passed By‑Law Number 1 of 2025, formally naming the local Police Services Board. The board received and filed the May/June 2025 report and agreed to post police‑check wait‑time information on the village website and via Constant Contact. It also received the May and June 2025 financial statements and set the next meeting for September 25, 2025.
- Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (Resolution 1)
- Passed By‑Law Number 1 of 2025 to name the Police Services Board (Resolution 2)
- Received and filed May/June 2025 report; agreed to share police‑check wait‑time info online (Resolution 3)
- Received and filed financial statements for periods ending May 31 2025 and June 30 2025 (Resolution 4)
Regular Council Meeting
The council will hear the 2024 financial statements from MNP Auditors and a presentation on the Integrated Chemical Mixtures Project for the sewage treatment facility. In New Business, staff will report on cash‑flow and financing options for the newly approved Environmental Services building, the St. Clair Reconstruction Project, and the Michigan Avenue Active Transportation project. The council will also consider amendments to the Responsible Animal Ownership By‑Law and a curb‑cut request at 718 Ernest St.
- Presentation of the 2024 Financial Statements by MNP Auditors
- Integrated Chemical Mixtures Project introduction for the sewage treatment facility
- Cash Flow and Financing report for major capital projects (new ES building, St. Clair Reconstruction, Michigan Avenue Active Transportation)
- Review of the Responsible Animal Ownership By‑Law and Schedule A fine changes
- Curb cut request for 718 Ernest St.
The council approved the 2024 financial statements and adopted the minutes from June 24 and July 8, 2025. It approved June 2025 revenue and expenditure figures for General Operations and Environmental Services. By‑Law 22 was passed to collect Waterworks Rates, while By‑Law 21 on responsible animal ownership was tabled. Additional actions included approving a curb cut at 718 Ernest St. and directing a report on dog‑tag policies.
- Approved 2024 Financial Statements by MNP Auditors (Carried)
- Adopted Council minutes from June 24, 2025 (Carried)
- Adopted Council minutes from July 8, 2025 (Carried)
- Approved General Operations revenues $6,864,409.52 and expenditures $925,311.56 for June 2025 (Carried)
- Approved Environmental Services revenues $38.00 and expenditures $121,450.24 for June 2025 (Carried)
- Approved curb cut for 718 Ernest St., pending planner verification (Carried)
- Tabled By‑Law 21 (Responsible Animal Ownership) pending staffing report (Carried)
- Passed By‑Law 22 to collect Waterworks Rates (Carried)
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will review the June 2025 monthly reports from the Arena and Public Works departments, receive an update on the St. Clair Street Reconstruction project, examine speed camera analyses for Michigan Avenue, Front Street and Venetian Boulevard, and consider the June 2025 financial statements for the Arena and Public Works divisions. No specific motions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- St. Clair Street Reconstruction Update – June 2025
- Arena Monthly Report for June 2025
- Public Works Monthly Report for June 2025
- Speed Camera Analysis – June 2025 for Michigan Avenue, Front Street, and Venetian Boulevard
- Review of June 2025 financial statements for Arena and Public Works
The committee accepted and filed the June 2025 arena and public works monthly reports, the St. Clair Street reconstruction update, the village speed analysis, and the related financial statements. It noted a $7,000 maintenance need for the arena’s Olympia machine and will have the CAO review the arena concession contract. The mayor will contact LAWSS about washroom cleanliness issues.
- Received and filed Arena JHSC Inspection Sheets (Carried)
- Received and filed Public Works JHSC Inspection Sheets (Carried)
- Received and filed Arena Monthly Report (Carried)
- Received and filed Public Works Monthly Report (Carried)
- Received and filed St. Clair Street Reconstruction Update (Carried)
- Received and filed Village Speed Analysis Report (Carried)
- Received and filed Arena Monthly Financial Statements (Carried)
- Received and filed Public Works Monthly Financial Statements (Carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Village of Point Edward Council will consider awarding a construction tender for a new Environmental Services building at the Pollution Control Plant. The agenda also includes a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for 1600 Venetian Boulevard.
- Awarding tender for new Environmental Services building
- Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment Z-01-2025
- By-law to confirm resolutions adopted July 8, 2025
The council invited the planning consultants to present the zoning amendment and public comments. It approved the Z‑01‑2025 rezoning application and adopted By‑Law No. 19 to amend the 2012 Zoning By‑Law. Council also authorized staff to sign the new Environmental Services building contract and confirmed all resolutions passed to date. The meeting was then adjourned after an in‑camera session.
- Invited consultants Jordan Fohkens and Jarod Preston to present applications (Carried)
- Approved Re‑Zoning Application Z‑01‑2025 (Carried)
- Accepted public report and recommended County approval with draft conditions (Carried)
- Authorized staff to enter agreement for new Environmental Services building (Carried)
- Passed By‑Law No. 19 to amend the Zoning By‑Law (Carried)
- Adjourned to an “In Camera” session at 6:01 p.m. (Carried)
- Passed By‑Law 20 of 2025 to confirm all resolutions up to July 8 2025 (Carried)
- Adjourned the council meeting (Carried)
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will review financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2025. The body will also consider a new form for those requesting donations and sponsorships from the Village.
- Review of Financial Statements for the period ending June 30, 2025
- Proposed Donation Questionnaire for sponsorship and donation requests
- Municipal Office June 2025 Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets
The Finance and Administration Committee carried a recommendation to receive and file the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for the Municipal Office. It also carried a recommendation to receive and file the financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2025. No other formal decisions were recorded.
- Received and filed JHSC inspection sheets (carried)
- Received and filed financial statements for period ending June 30, 2025 (carried)
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Committee will discuss the June 2025 monthly report, review the financial statements for water treatment and storm stations, and examine health and safety inspection sheets. It will also consider ongoing tasks carried forward and set the date for the next meeting on September 9, 2025.
- Environmental Services Monthly Report for June 2025
- Review of Financial Statements – Water-WWTP June Summary and Storm Stations June Summary
- Health and Safety Inspection Sheets – Environmental Services June 2025
- Ongoing Tasks Carried Forward – Task List.pdf
- Council Issues/Correspondence
The Environmental Services Committee received and filed the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets, the June 2025 Environmental Services monthly report, and the June 2025 financial statements. The Chief Administrative Officer was asked to investigate the status of a private hydrant by‑law task and report back. The meeting was adjourned at 1:08 p.m.
- Received and filed JHSC inspection sheets (carried)
- Received and filed Environmental Services monthly report for June 2025 (carried)
- Received and filed Environmental Services financial statements for period ending June 30, 2025 (carried)
- CAO to investigate completion of private hydrant by‑law task and report findings
Fire Committee
The Point Edward Fire Committee will meet to review monthly reports, discuss ongoing tasks, and examine financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2025.
- Review of Fire Monthly Financial Statements for June 30, 2025
- Review of Fire Monthly Report for June 2025
- Circulation of prior meeting minutes
- Review of Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee Inspection Sheets
- Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025
The committee approved receiving and filing the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for the fire hall. It also received and filed the June 2025 fire monthly report. The June 30, 2025 fire financial statements were received and filed. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Receive and file JHSC inspection sheets (Carried)
- Receive and file June 2025 fire monthly report (Carried)
- Receive and file fire financial statements for period ending June 30, 2025 (Carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council will review financial and committee reports before deciding on several new business items. Staff propose using internal borrowing to help fund the St. Clair Street project and lower long‑term borrowing costs. Other items include a home‑occupation permit request for 411 Michigan Avenue, a proposal for signage prohibiting fires, BBQs and overnight camping in all parks, and recommended work at the Helena‑Louisa intersection. The meeting also includes adoption of two by‑laws (Procedural By‑Law No. 16 and Code of Conduct By‑Law No. 17).
- Establishment of internal borrowing to fund the St. Clair Street project
- Home Occupation Permit Request – 411 Michigan Avenue
- Signage proposal to prohibit fires, BBQs and overnight camping in Point Edward parks
- Recommended additional work at the Helena‑Louisa intersection
- Adoption of By‑Law No. 16 (Procedural) and By‑Law No. 17 (Code of Conduct)
The council adopted the May 27, 2025 minutes and approved May financial statements for General Operations and Environmental Services. It authorized $847,000 internal debt at a 3.15% interest rate to fund the St. Clair Street capital project. Additional actions included ordering signage to prohibit fires, BBQs and camping in parks, passing By‑Laws 16‑19, and confirming the crossing guard until Jan 1 2026.
- Adopted May 27, 2025 council minutes (Resolution 1) – Carried
- Approved General Operations May 2025 revenues $52,552.66 and expenditures $1,292,302.46 (Resolution 3) – Carried
- Approved Environmental Services May 2025 revenues $33.25 and expenditures $206,507.51; filed April statements (Resolution 2) – Carried
- Authorized $847,000 internal financing for St. Clair capital project at 3.15% interest (Resolution 13) – Carried
- Ordered ten signs prohibiting fires, BBQs and camping in parks (Resolution 14) – Carried
- Approved eScribe YouTube Integration (Resolution 16) – Carried
- Approved curb cut application for 405 Victoria Ave. (Resolution 17) – Carried
- Passed By‑Law 16, By‑Law 17, and Confirmation By‑Law 18 of 2025 (Resolutions 18, 19, 20) – Carried
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Committee will receive the May 2025 monthly report and discuss the water‑treatment plant and storm‑station summaries. It will also review the May 2025 financial statements for the water‑WWTP and storm stations. No health‑safety inspections are being presented. The meeting will set the next committee date for July 8, 2025.
- Environmental Services Monthly Report for May 2025
- Water‑WWTP – 2025 May Summary (financial statement)
- Storm Stations – 2025 May Summary (financial statement)
- No Health and Safety inspections to be circulated this month
- Next meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025
The Environmental Services Committee received and filed the May 2025 monthly report. It also received and filed the department’s financial statements for the period ending May 31, 2025. The committee discussed scheduling a meeting with BM Ross about pump‑station calculation discrepancies and is pursuing grant funding for backup diesel generators. A request to have GoEvo train staff on module use was also mentioned.
- Approved receipt and filing of May 2025 Environmental Services monthly report
- Approved receipt and filing of Environmental Services financial statements for period ending May 31 2025
Fire Committee
The Point Edward Fire Committee will discuss the Fire Monthly Report for May 2025 and the Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending May 31, 2025. It will note that there are no health and safety inspections to circulate this month. The meeting will also confirm the next meeting date of July 8, 2025.
- Fire Monthly Report for May 2025 (June 2025.pdf)
- Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending May 31, 2025 (Fire - 2025 May Summary.pdf)
- Health and Safety – no inspection sheets to circulate
- Next meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
- Circulation of prior meeting minutes (FIR_May13_2025 - English.pdf)
The committee carried the recommendation to receive and file the Fire and Rescue Monthly Report for May 2025. It also carried the recommendation to receive and file the Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending May 31, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.
- Carried recommendation to receive and file the Fire and Rescue Monthly Report (May 2025)
- Carried recommendation to receive and file the Fire Monthly Financial Statements (ending May 31, 2025)
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will consider a review of the Village Grant Policy, which governs grants and sponsorships to outside organizations. The committee will also review the financial statements for the period ending May 31, 2025. Upcoming village events will be discussed, and the health and safety report notes that no inspections were conducted this month.
- Review of Village Grant Policy (grant and sponsorship to outside organizations)
- Review of Financial Statements for the period ending May 31, 2025
- Discussion of upcoming Village events
- Health and Safety: no inspection sheets to circulate this month
The Finance and Administration Committee approved the changes to the Village Grant Policy and adopted the amended policy. The CAO will prepare a questionnaire form for grant applicants and bring it to the July meeting. The committee received and filed the financial statements for the period ending May 31, 2025. The next committee meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2025.
- Approved and adopted amended Village Grant Policy
- Directed CAO to prepare grant questionnaire form for July meeting
- Received and filed financial statements for period ending May 31, 2025
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will hear monthly reports from the Arena and Public Works departments, updates on the St. Clair Street and Michigan Avenue reconstruction projects, a capital‑budget update for 2025, and traffic speed‑camera analysis for Michigan Ave, Front Street and Venetian Boulevard. It will also review the May 2025 financial statements for the Arena and Public Works. The meeting will set the date for the next committee session.
- Capital Budget Update – monthly update of all 2025 capital budget items
- St. Clair Street Reconstruction Update – report provided for May 2025
- Michigan Avenue Intersection Reconstruction Project Update – report provided for May 2025
- Village Traffic Data – speed camera analysis for Michigan Ave, Front Street and Venetian Boulevard (May 2025)
- Review of Financial Statements – Arena and Public Works monthly statements for the period ending May 31, 2025
The Operations Committee approved the receipt and filing of the May 2025 Arena Monthly Report, Public Works Monthly Report, St. Clair Street Reconstruction Update, Michigan Avenue Construction Project Update, Capital Budget Update, Village Traffic Data, and the May 2025 financial statements for both the Arena and Public Works. All recommendations were carried. The committee also noted a request to the OPP for enforcement at the Victoria and Alfred intersection.
- Received and filed Arena Monthly Report (carried)
- Received and filed Public Works Monthly Report (carried)
- Received and filed St. Clair Street Reconstruction Update (carried)
- Received and filed Michigan Ave Construction Project Update (carried)
- Received and filed Capital Budget Update (carried)
- Received and filed Village Traffic Data (carried)
- Received and filed Arena Monthly Financial Statements (carried)
- Received and filed Public Works Monthly Financial Statements (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council will vote on By‑Law 13 of 2025, which establishes the village's tax rates. The meeting also includes a vote on By‑Law 14 of 2025 to permit a temporary trailer at 920 Simpson Street, and reviews of the Procedural By‑Law and the Village Code of Conduct. Additional items are a curb cut request for 205 Arthur St., signage about fire and BBQ bans in parks, and a patio request for Los Puntos Cantina.
- By‑Law 13 of 2025 – Establish tax rates for the Village of Point Edward
- By‑Law 14 of 2025 – Permit a temporary trailer at 920 Simpson Street
- Curb Cut Request for 205 Arthur St.
- Signage for parks indicating fires and BBQs are not permitted
- Patio Request at Los Puntos Cantina
The council adopted the previous meeting’s minutes and approved April financial statements for General Operations and Environmental Services. It approved a curb cut at 205 Arthur St with a double cleanout condition, permitted a patio for Los Puntos Cantina, and adopted changes to the Procedural By‑Law. The council also passed By‑Law 13 establishing village tax rates and By‑Law 14 allowing a temporary trailer at 920 Simpson Street.
- Adopted April 22 council minutes (Resolution 1) – carried
- Approved General Operations financial statements for April ($669,233.69 revenue, $1,790,143.70 expenditures) (Resolution 2) – carried
- Approved Environmental Services financial statements for April ($278,577.50 revenue, $98,185.20 expenditures) and filed March statements (Resolution 3) – carried
- Approved curb cut request at 205 Arthur St with condition to install a double cleanout (Resolution 12) – carried
- Approved patio for Los Puntos Cantina to operate in its parking lot for the 2025 season (Resolution 14) – carried
- Approved changes to Procedural By‑Law sections 13 and 14 (notice period increase and wording updates) (Resolution 15) – carried
- Passed By‑Law 13 establishing tax rates for the Village of Point Edward (Resolution 16) – carried
- Passed By‑Law 14 permitting a temporary trailer at 920 Simpson Street (Resolution 17) – carried
OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward
The Police Services Board will receive its March and April 2025 report from the OPP Detachment. The board will review financial statements for the periods ending March 31, 2025 and April 30, 2025. No formal actions are listed; the agenda consists of routine reports and reviews.
- Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Point Edward Police Services Board Report for March and April 2025
- Police Services Board monthly financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2025
- Police Services Board monthly financial statements for the period ending April 30, 2025
The board approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes as circulated. It received and filed the OPP Point Edward Police Services Board report for March and April 2025. It also received and filed the Police Services Board financial statements for the periods ending March 31 and April 30, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (carried)
- Received and filed OPP March/April 2025 report (carried)
- Received and filed financial statements for March 31 and April 30, 2025 (carried)
- Adjourned meeting (carried)
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Committee will consider the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting, discuss ongoing tasks, and review health and safety inspection sheets. It will receive the Environmental Services Monthly Report for April 2025 and examine the Water‑WWTP and Storm Stations financial summaries for April 2025. The meeting will also set the date for the next committee session.
- Circulation of prior meeting minutes – WAT_Apr08_2025
- Health and Safety – Environmental Services April 2025 inspection sheets
- Environmental Services Monthly Report for April 2025
- Review of Water‑WWTP financial summary – April 2025
- Review of Storm Stations financial summary – April 2025
The committee received and filed the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for the Environmental Services Department. It also received and filed the Environmental Services monthly report for April 2025 and the department's financial statements for the period ending April 30, 2025. The manager said the Bayview Pumping Station door may have been pried open and will contact the Ontario Provincial Police to monitor the situation.
- Received and filed JHSC Inspection Sheets (carried)
- Received and filed Environmental Services monthly report for April 2025 (carried)
- Received and filed Environmental Services financial statements for period ending April 30, 2025 (carried)
- MES to contact Ontario Provincial Police to monitor Bayview Pumping Station security issue (planned)
Fire Committee
The Fire Committee will receive the April 2025 fire monthly report and the accompanying financial statements. It will also consider health and safety inspection sheets and carry forward ongoing tasks from previous meetings. No new motions or approvals are listed.
- Fire Monthly Report for April 2025
- Fire Monthly Financial Statements for period ending April 30, 2025
- Health and Safety – JHSC Inspection Sheets
- Circulation of prior meeting's minutes
- Next meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025
The committee approved receiving and filing the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for the fire hall. It also received and filed the April 2025 fire monthly report and the fire committee financial statements for the period ending April 30, 2025. The next meeting was scheduled for June 10, 2025.
- Received and filed JHSC Inspection Sheets (carried)
- Received and filed April 2025 Fire Monthly Report (carried)
- Received and filed Fire Committee financial statements for period ending April 30, 2025 (carried)
- Set next meeting date for June 10, 2025
Finance and Administration Committee
The Point Edward Finance and Administration Committee will review bank reconciliations for February through April 2025, review financial statements for the period ending April 30, 2025, and discuss the Village Donation Policy.
- Review of bank reconciliations for February, March, and April 2025
- Review of Financial Statements for the period ending April 30, 2025
- Discussion of the Village Donation Policy
- Review of Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets
- Review of the May 2025 Task List
The Finance and Administration Committee carried recommendations to receive and file the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for the municipal office. It also approved the receipt and filing of February, March, and April 2025 bank reconciliation documents for both general and water accounts. The committee received and filed the financial statements for the period ending April 30, 2025. The CAO will prepare a report on the village donation policy for future consideration.
- Received and filed JHSC inspection sheets (carried)
- Received and filed February 2025 General bank reconciliation (carried)
- Received and filed February 2025 Water bank reconciliation (carried)
- Received and filed March 2025 General bank reconciliation (carried)
- Received and filed March 2025 Water bank reconciliation (carried)
- Received and filed April 2025 General bank reconciliation (carried)
- Received and filed April 2025 Water bank reconciliation (carried)
- Received and filed financial statements for period ending April 30, 2025 (carried)
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will review April 2025 monthly reports and financial statements for the Arena and Public Works. The meeting includes progress updates on reconstruction projects and speed tracker statistics for several local streets.
- St. Clair Street Reconstruction project update
- Michigan Avenue Intersection(s) Reconstruction project update
- Speed camera analysis for Michigan Ave, Front Street, and Venetian Boulevard
- Arena and Public Works Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets
- Arena and Public Works monthly financial statements for period ending April 30, 2025
The Operations Committee received and filed the arena and public works monthly reports and financial statements. All recommendations to file inspection sheets and updates were carried. Staff will wait until Michigan Avenue construction is finished to observe traffic patterns before deciding whether to relocate the speed camera.
- Received and filed Arena JHSC inspection sheets (carried)
- Received and filed Public Works JHSC inspection sheets (carried)
- Filed Arena Monthly Report for April 2025 (carried)
- Filed Public Works Monthly Report for April 2025 (carried)
- Filed Speed Tracker monthly analysis for Michigan Ave, Front St, Venetian Blvd (carried)
- Filed St. Clair Street Reconstruction Update (carried)
- Filed Michigan Avenue Construction Update (carried)
- Staff will wait for Michigan Avenue construction completion before evaluating speed camera relocation
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council will review and vote on a proposal to move forward with Collins Fraser Engineering to evaluate tenders and design a new building at the sewage treatment facility. The council will also discuss an all‑way stop at the intersection of Alexandra Avenue and St. Clair Street, for which no decision has been recorded. Additional items include adoption of prior minutes, financial statements for March 2025, and a confirmation by‑law of resolutions up to April 22, 2025.
- New Build at Environmental Services – staff request council approval to engage Collins Fraser Engineering for tender evaluation and design of a new sewage treatment building.
- All‑Way Stop at Alexandra Avenue and St. Clair Street – discussion of a four‑way stop; no decision recorded.
- Confirmation By‑Law No. 12 of 2025 – confirms council resolutions adopted up to April 22, 2025.
- General Operations Financial Statements – March 2025 (Mar 2025 - VPE excluding ES Financials.pdf).
- Committee Reports – Operations, Fire, Environmental Services, and Finance committees (April 8, 2025 minutes).
The council approved several routine items, including adoption of previous minutes and financial statements. It also authorized staff to hire Collins Fraser Engineering for the new Environmental Services building review and approved the $439,559 diesel‑engine replacement at the Bayview Storm Station using reserve funds. The intersection at Alexandra Ave and St. Clair St will remain unchanged.
- Adopted March 25 and March 28 council minutes (Resolution 1) – carried
- Approved General Operations revenues $90,114.19 and expenditures $678,259.22 for March 2025 (Resolution 2) – carried
- Approved Environmental Services revenues $38.00 and expenditures $125,802.43 for March 2025 (Resolution 3) – carried
- Approved Operations Committee minutes (Resolution 4) – carried
- Authorized staff to engage Collins Fraser Engineering for ES building review (Resolution 10) – carried (4‑1 vote)
- Authorized replacement of two diesel engines at Bayview Storm Station, cost $439,559, funded from reserves (Resolution 11) – carried
- Decided no four‑way stop at Alexandra Ave and St. Clair St (Resolution 12) – carried
- Confirmed By‑Law 12 of 2025 confirming prior resolutions (Resolution 13) – carried
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review Application A-02/2025 submitted by Garland for a minor variance at 603 A St. Clair Street. Staff have prepared a report and public notice of the hearing, and site plans and drawings are attached. The committee will discuss the application and make a decision on the requested variance.
- Application A-02/2025 – minor variance for 603 A St. Clair Street (Garland)
- Staff report: A-02-2025 Garland Planners Report
- Public Notice of the proposed minor variance hearing
- Site plan and additional drawings for the property
- Decision on the minor variance application
The Committee of Adjustment approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. It approved application A-02/2025 for 603A St. Clair Street subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (carried)
- Approved application A-02/2025 – 603A St. Clair (carried)
- Adjourned meeting (carried)
Fire Committee
The Fire Committee will meet to review the monthly fire report and financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2025. The meeting also includes a review of health and safety inspection sheets for the fire hall.
- Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Inspection Sheets for March 2025
- Fire Monthly Report for March 2025
- Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending March 31, 2025
The committee reviewed the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for the Fire Hall and the March 2025 fire monthly report, and recommended that each be received and filed. All three recommendations – for the inspection sheets, the fire monthly report, and the fire monthly financial statements – were carried. The committee noted a non‑operational gate at the St. Clair Street entrance and that the CAO will follow up on a payment from the Blue Water Bridge Corporation. The next meeting is set for May 13, 2025.
- Receive and file JHSC Inspection Sheets – carried
- Receive and file Fire and Rescue Monthly Report – carried
- Receive and file Fire Monthly Financial Statements – carried
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Committee will review the March 2025 monthly report and financial statements. The body is also conducting a post-budget capital expense review regarding specific infrastructure costs.
- Cost review for a water meter replacement program
- Cost review for generator installations at Venetian, Helena, and Kendall sewage pump stations
- Review of Environmental Services Monthly Report for March 2025
- Review of financial statements for Water-WWTP and Storm Stations ending March 31, 2025
- Review of Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for WPCP March 2025
The committee approved the purchase and installation of a generator for the Helena Street Pumping Station for up to $125,000, funded from reserves. It also authorized the Bayview Pumping Station backup generator, moved the water‑meter replacement Option A to the 2026 budget, and accepted several reports and inspection sheets for filing.
- Approved purchase and installation of Helena Street Pumping Station generator up to $125,000 (funded from reserves)
- Authorized Bayview Pumping Station backup generator purchase (within budget)
- Approved bringing Water Meter Replacement Option A forward to the 2026 budget
- Received and filed JHSC inspection sheets for Environmental Services
- Received and filed Environmental Services March 2025 monthly report
- Received and filed Environmental Services monthly financial statements for period ending March 31, 2025
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to review financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2025. The agenda also includes a review of Municipal Office health and safety inspection sheets from March 2025.
- Financial Statements for the Period Ending March 31, 2025
- Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Inspection Sheets for March 2025
- Discussion of upcoming Village events
The Finance and Administration Committee received and filed the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for the municipal office. It also received and filed the financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Received and filed JHSC inspection sheets (carried)
- Received and filed financial statements for period ending March 31, 2025 (carried)
Operations Committee
The committee will receive health and safety inspection sheets for the arena and public works, monthly operational reports for the arena and public works, speed camera analysis for Front Street, Michigan Avenue and Venetian Boulevard, and will review the March 2025 financial statements for both departments. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of routine reviews and information sharing.
- Arena Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets (March 2025)
- Public Works Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets (March 2025)
- Arena Monthly Report for March 2025
- Public Works Monthly Report for March 2025
- Speed Camera Analysis for Front Street, Michigan Avenue, and Venetian Boulevard (March 2025)
The Operations Committee approved the switch to Sentry Fire for arena fire protection. It also approved receiving and filing the March arena and public works reports and financial statements. The CAO was tasked with contacting the engineer about signage at St. Clair Street and Alexandra Avenue and with reaching out to the County of Lambton about Michigan Avenue road repairs. The Operations Manager will review a temporary structure outside the Community Hall and prepare a memorial bench refurbishment report.
- Approved switch to Sentry Fire for arena fire protection (carried)
- Received and filed Arena Monthly Report (carried)
- Received and filed Public Works Monthly Report (carried)
- Received and filed Speed Tracking Device Information report (carried)
- Received and filed Arena Monthly Financial Statements (carried)
- Received and filed Public Works Monthly Financial Statements (carried)
- CAO to contact engineer and construction company about signage for St. Clair St/ Alexandra Ave (assigned)
- CAO to contact County of Lambton about Michigan Ave road repair schedule (assigned)
Council Budget Meeting
The Point Edward Council will hear the Finance and Administration Chair's introduction to the 2025 budget and a full presentation by the Treasurer. Members will examine the operating and capital budget analyses, including funding summaries and reserve levels. The meeting also includes review of capital project requests for storm stations, operations, fire services, and finance administration, followed by a by‑law to confirm the council's resolutions.
- Budget introduction and overall presentation by Finance and Administration Chair Arianna Noctor and Treasurer Jane Qi
- Capital budget requests for Venetian and Alexandra storm stations, operations, fire department, and finance and administration
- Operating and capital budget analysis documents and funding summary
- Reserve summary for 2025
- By‑law No. 11 of 2025 to confirm council resolutions adopted up to March 28, 2025
The council approved a 3.95% tax increase, as set out in Resolution 1, moved by Councillor Noctor and seconded by Councillor Mondoux. By‑Law 11 of 2025, confirming prior council resolutions, was read three times and passed (Resolution 2). The meeting was formally adjourned (Resolution 3). Several budget line items were adjusted, including increases to the Venetian Boulevard crosswalk and reductions to various park and fire‑department expenses.
- Approved 3.95% tax increase (Resolution 1, carried)
- Confirmed By‑Law 11 of 2025 (Resolution 2, carried)
- Adjourned council meeting (Resolution 3, carried)
OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward
The Police Services Board will meet to review the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment reports for January and February 2025. The board will also review monthly financial statements for the periods ending February 28 and March 31, 2025.
- OPP Point Edward Police Services Board Report for January and February 2025
- Monthly Financial Statements for periods ending February 28 and March 31, 2025
The Police Services Board approved the minutes from the January 30 meeting. It received and filed the OPP Point Edward Police Services Board report for January‑February 2025 and the financial statements for January and February 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
- Approved January 30 minutes (carried)
- Received and filed OPP report Jan‑Feb 2025 (carried)
- Received and filed financial statements Jan‑Feb 2025 (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 9:55 a.m. (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Point Edward Council will receive an update on the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law review and review financial statements from February 2025. The body is also considering a by-law to authorize internet voting for the 2026 municipal election.
- By-Law Number 09 of 2025: Authorize Use of Internet Voting for the 2026 Municipal Election
- Request to reconsider parking restrictions on Michigan Avenue between St. Clair and Monk Streets
- Curb-cut request at 111 Victoria Avenue
- Comprehensive Zoning By-Law review update from Jessie Auspitz and Joe Nethery
- General Operations and Environmental Services financial statements for February 2025
The council adopted the February 25, 2025 minutes and approved the General Operations and Environmental Services financial statements for February 2025. It passed By‑Law 9 to authorize internet voting for the 2026 municipal election and By‑Law 10 confirming all resolutions to date. The council approved a curb‑cut at 111 Victoria Avenue by a 3‑to‑2 vote, while defeating a request to reconsider Michigan Avenue parking restrictions and an earlier curb‑cut request.
- Adopted February 25, 2025 council minutes (Carried)
- Approved General Operations February 2025 financials ($2,210,039.51 revenue, $43,575.37 expenditures) (Carried)
- Approved Environmental Services February 2025 financials ($204.25 revenue, $35,670.61 expenditures) and received January 2025 statements (Carried)
- Passed By‑Law 9 authorizing internet voting for the 2026 municipal election (Carried)
- Approved Curb‑Cut request at 111 Victoria Avenue (3‑2 vote) (Carried)
- Defeated request to reconsider Michigan Avenue parking restrictions (Defeated)
- Defeated initial Curb‑Cut request at 111 Victoria Avenue (Defeated)
- Passed By‑Law 10 confirming council resolutions up to March 25, 2025 (Carried)
Environmental Services
The committee will review monthly operational and financial reports for February 2025. The meeting includes a review of health and safety inspection sheets and financial summaries for water, wastewater, and storm stations.
- Environmental Services Monthly Report for February 2025
- Environmental Services Monthly Financial Statements ending February 28, 2025
- Water-WWTP February Summary
- Storm Stations February Summary
- Environmental Services Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Inspection Sheets
Fire Committee
The Point Edward Fire Committee will examine the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets, the fire department's February 2025 monthly report, and the February 2025 financial statements. The meeting will also confirm the next meeting date of April 8, 2025.
- Review JHSC inspection sheets (Fire Dept. February 2025.pdf)
- Discuss Fire Monthly Report for February 2025 (February 2025.pdf)
- Examine Fire Monthly Financial Statements for period ending Feb 28 2025 (Fire - 2025 February Summary.pdf)
- Circulate prior meeting minutes (FIR_Feb11_2025 - English.pdf)
- Set next meeting date: April 8 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
Operations Committee
The Point Edward Operations Committee will receive the February 2025 arena monthly report, the February 2025 public works monthly report, and the related financial statements. It will also examine speed‑camera analysis for Michigan Avenue, Front Street and Venetian Boulevard. The meeting consists of routine updates and reviews; no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Arena Monthly Report for February 2025
- Public Works Monthly Report for February 2025
- Speed Tracker Data – February 2025 analysis for Michigan Avenue, Front Street and Venetian Boulevard
- Arena financial statements for the period ending February 28, 2025
- Public Works financial statements for the period ending February 28, 2025
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will review bank reconciliations for November and December 2024 and January 2025, as well as financial statements for the period ending February 28, 2025. The meeting also includes a review of the Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets.
- Review of November and December 2024 bank reconciliations
- Review of January 2025 bank reconciliations
- Review of financial statements for February 28, 2025
- Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets
- Upcoming Village Events
Regular Council Meeting
Point Edward Council will consider a report from after the 2022 election and vote on the voting methods to be used for the 2026 municipal election. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Sarnia‑Lambton Economic Partnership, adoption of recent council minutes, and review of January 2025 financial statements for General Operations and Environmental Services. A Confirmation By‑Law (No. 08 of 2025) will be adopted to confirm resolutions passed up to February 25, 2025.
- Decision on voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election (New Business)
- Presentation from the Sarnia‑Lambton Economic Partnership
- Adoption of council minutes from January 14, 15, and 28, 2025
- Review of General Operations Financial Statements – January 2025
- Confirmation By‑Law No. 08 of 2025 to confirm council resolutions
Committee of Adjustment
The Point Edward Committee of Adjustment will consider Application A-01/2025, a minor variance request submitted by Oravec Homes for 405 Victoria Avenue. The agenda includes a staff report, a signed public notice, and related correspondence. The Committee will make a decision on the application after reviewing these materials. The meeting also covers routine items such as elections, approval of previous minutes, and other business.
- Application A-01/2025 – minor variance for 405 Victoria Avenue (Oravec Homes)
- Staff report for the 405 Victoria Avenue application
- Signed Minor Variance Notice for 405 Victoria Avenue
- Correspondence from Huggett (403 Victoria Avenue) and Cadieux (201 Louisa Street)
- Decision on the minor variance application
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Committee will examine the monthly report and financial statements for January 2025, including storm station and water‑WWTP summaries. It will also consider health and safety inspection sheets from the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, declarations of interest, and setting the next meeting date. A closed‑session segment is scheduled to discuss undisclosed matters.
- Review of Environmental Services Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending January 31, 2025 (Storm Stations and Water‑WWTP summaries)
- Environmental Services Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) inspection sheets – January 2025
- Environmental Services Monthly Report for January 2025
- Council issues/correspondence
- In‑camera (closed) session to discuss undisclosed matters
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will review monthly reports and financial statements for the Arena and Public Works. The body is discussing speed camera data for three streets and reviewing winter maintenance protocols for village-maintained sidewalks.
- Speed camera analysis for Michigan Ave, Front Street, and Venetian Blvd
- Review of winter maintenance and ice mitigation for sidewalks and pathways
- Request to use arena parking lot and water connection for a charity car wash
- Discussion on standardizing trail signage via the Lambton County Regional Trails Committee
- Review of the 2025 Public Works Capital Overview Project List
Fire Committee
The Fire Committee will meet to review the January 2025 monthly report and financial statements. The body will also discuss a preliminary capital budget summary.
- Preliminary Capital Budget Summary
- Fire Monthly Report for January 2025
- Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending January 31, 2025
- Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Inspection Sheets
Environmental Services Building Committee
The committee will meet to review minutes from November 6, 2024. An in-camera session is scheduled to discuss next steps for the project.
- In-camera session to discuss project next steps
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will meet on February 11, 2025 to review the financial statements for the period ending January 31, 2025. The agenda includes a health and safety inspection report for the Municipal Office from January 2025 and a discussion of upcoming village events. The meeting will also confirm the next meeting date for March 11, 2025.
- Review of Financial Statements for the period ending January 31, 2025
- Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Inspection Sheets – January 2025
- Upcoming Village Events
- Call to Order and procedural items (declaration of pecuniary interest, delegation, minutes circulation)
- Next meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward
The Point Edward Police Services Board will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025. The board will receive its November‑December 2024 report and review the December 2024 financial statements. Members will discuss the timing of future meetings and indicate interest in attending the 2025 OAPSB Annual Conference in London.
- Election of a Chairperson for 2025
- Election of a Vice‑Chairperson for 2025
- OPP Point Edward Police Services Board report for November and December 2024
- Review of Police Services Board monthly financial statements ending December 31, 2024
- Discussion of timing of future board meetings
Regular Council Meeting
The Village of Point Edward Council will meet to review financial statements and committee reports. The body is deciding on by-laws regarding interim taxes and current expenditures. Other items include a building permit report and source protection plan amendments.
- By-Law Number 05 of 2025: By-Law to Levy Interim Taxes
- By-Law 06 of 2025: By-Law for Current Expenditures
- Thames-Sydenham Source Protection Plan Amendments
- Building Permit report as of January 15, 2025
- General Operations and Environmental Services Financial Statements for November and December 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Village of Point Edward Council will consider a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment 5 for the 200-206 Exmouth Street property. The agenda includes a public notice, planner's report, and a presentation regarding the proposed development.
- Official Plan Amendment 5 for 200-206 Exmouth Street
- Planner's Report and Presentation for OPA 5
- Public Notice for 200-206 Exmouth Street
- Correspondence from County of Lambton departments
- Confirmation By-law for the January 15, 2025 meeting
Fire Committee
The Fire Committee will meet to review the monthly fire report for November and December 2024. The body will also examine financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2024, and review health and safety inspection sheets.
- Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending December 31, 2024
- Fire Monthly Report for November/December 2024
- Fire Dept. October 2024 Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Inspection Sheets
Operations Committee
The committee will review health and safety inspection reports for the arena and public works. It will examine arena and public works monthly reports for November and December 2024. It will analyze speed camera data for Front Street, Michigan Street and Venetian Avenue and consider the arena and public works financial statements for December 2024.
- Arena Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection (October 2024)
- Public Works Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection (October 2024)
- Arena monthly reports for November and December 2024
- Public Works monthly reports for November and December 2024
- Speed camera analysis for Front St, Michigan St and Venetian Ave (Nov–Dec 2024)
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will review the October bank reconciliations for the General and Water accounts, examine the village’s financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2024, and discuss upcoming village events. The meeting also includes routine items such as health and safety inspection reports and setting the next meeting date.
- October General Account bank reconciliation
- October Water Account bank reconciliation
- Financial statements for period ending Dec 31 2024
- Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection (October 2024)
- Upcoming village events
Regular Council Meeting
The Village of Point Edward Council will discuss the 2025 Environmental Services Department budget, including water and sewer rate adjustments, and will consider a by-law to amend traffic and parking regulations.
- 2025 Environmental Services Department Budget review
- Proposal to update water and sewer rates
- By-Law 01 of 2025 to amend traffic and parking regulations
- 2025 Capital Budget review
- Projected Reserve Balance report
Environmental Services
The committee will receive the November/December environmental services report, review the December 2024 financial statements, and discuss the 2025 departmental budget, which will be forwarded to Council. It will also consider the latest Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets. The next meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2025.
- Review of December 2024 Environmental Services financial statements
- Discussion of 2025 Environmental Services departmental budget
- Presentation of November/December Environmental Services monthly report
- Review of Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets (October 2024)
- Next meeting scheduled for February 11, 2025