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Point Edward public meetings in 2025

67 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 30, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to confirm resolutions and discuss firehall personnel proposals

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved in-camera session, reconvened, confirmed by-law, and adjourned

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council will adopt By‑Law 30 of 2025 to set municipal fees for 2026

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.

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✓ Decided: Council passed By‑Law 30 of 2025 to set municipal fees for 2026

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Thu Nov 27, 2025 · 9:30 AM

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

OPP Detachment Board to review police reports and financial statements

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.

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Point Edward Municipal Office
Thu Nov 27, 2025 · 9:30 AM

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

OPP Detachment Board to review police reports and financial statements

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved September and October minutes and filed reports and financials

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Budget Meeting

Point Edward Council to review 2026 budget and grant requests

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.

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✓ Decided: 2026 budget approved with rate hikes and reserve increase

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Environmental Services Committee to discuss 2026 budgets

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee authorized $20,000 for street survey work on four streets

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.

Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Operations Committee

Review and proposal of new arena rental fees for 2026‑2027

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.

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✓ Decided: Arena rental rates increased, effective Sep 1, 2026

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 8:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee will discuss the 2026 budget (capital, operating, reserve)

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.

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✓ Decided: Fire Committee files reports and schedules next meeting

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance Committee will discuss the 2026 village and water‑WWTP budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommended Village fee by-law changes to Council

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.

Council Chambers, Point Edward Municipal Office
Fri Oct 31, 2025 · 9:00 AM

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

OPP Detachment Board to discuss four-year Board Action Plan

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.

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✓ Decided: Board scheduled next meeting for Nov 27, 2025 and adjourned the session

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.

Council Chambers, Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider Tax Arrears Policy and repayment plan

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.

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✓ Decided: Council passed By‑Law 25 granting municipal right of entry and approved key finances

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Committee to consider wainscoting upgrade for new Environmental Services building

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee authorized purchase of three $32,500 safety ladders

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Operations Committee

St. Clair Street reconstruction update presented to 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.

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✓ Decided: Operations Committee approved filing of multiple monthly reports and updates

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance Committee will review September 2025 financial statements and bank reconciliations

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee received and filed bank reconciliations, safety and financial reports

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 8:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee will review September reports and financial statements

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.

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✓ Decided: Fire Committee approved filing of inspection sheets and monthly reports

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 9:00 AM

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

OPP Board reviews July‑August reports, false alarms and finances

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved prior minutes and filed OPP reports and financial statements

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.

Council Chambers, Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider decontamination unit grant and animal ownership by-law

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.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes purchase of decontamination unit using contingency reserve

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 8:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee will consider exemption request for mandatory firefighter certification

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved drafting a letter on firefighter certification exemption

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Committee reviews timeline for the 2026 Village Budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved filing of several financial and safety documents

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Operations Committee

Operations Committee will get an update on the Michigan Avenue Intersection project.

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee accepted and filed multiple operational reports and project updates

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Environmental Services Committee to review July and August 2025 reports

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee received and filed environmental service reports and inspections

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 9:00 AM

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

Board considers by-law to name the Point Edward Police Services Board

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.

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✓ Decided: Board passes By-Law to officially name the local Police Services Board

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jul 22, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to review funding plan for major capital projects, including new ES building

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.

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✓ Decided: Council passed By-Law 22 to collect Waterworks Rates

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Operations Committee

St. Clair Street Reconstruction project update presented to 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.

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✓ Decided: Operations Committee filed arena, public works, and street reconstruction reports

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to award tender for new Environmental Services building

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Zoning By‑Law Amendment Z‑01‑2025 and authorized new building contract

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance Committee to review June 2025 financial statements

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.

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✓ Decided: Financial statements for June 30, 2025, were received and filed

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Committee will review June 2025 environmental services financial statements

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee filed June 2025 Environmental Services report and related documents

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 8:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee to review June 2025 reports and financial statements

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.

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✓ Decided: Fire Committee received and filed inspection, report, and financial statements

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider internal borrowing to fund St. Clair Street project

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).

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✓ Decided: Council approved $847,000 internal financing for St. Clair street project

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Committee will review May 2025 environmental services financial statements

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved filing May 2025 environmental report and financial statements

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 8:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee will review May 2025 fire monthly report and financial statements

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.

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✓ Decided: Fire Committee approved filing of May 2025 fire report and financial statements

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Council to review Village Grant Policy for external grants

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves amended Village Grant Policy and files May 2025 statements

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Operations Committee

Operations Committee will receive a monthly update on 2025 capital budget items.

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee received and filed arena, public works, and capital reports

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue May 27, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt By‑Law 13 of 2025 setting village tax rates

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.

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✓ Decided: Council passes new tax-rate by-law and approves key permits

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Thu May 22, 2025 · 9:30 AM

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

Review OPP Point Edward Police Board financial statements for March & April 2025.

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved prior minutes and filed OPP report and financial statements

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue May 13, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Review of Environmental Services financial statements for April 2025

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.

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✓ Decided: Environmental Services Committee files inspection sheets, reports, and finances

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue May 13, 2025 · 8:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee reviews April 2025 fire report and finances

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.

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✓ Decided: Fire Committee received and filed inspection, report, and financial documents

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue May 13, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance Committee reviews bank reconciliations and grant applications

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved receipt and filing of multiple financial and safety documents

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue May 13, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Operations Committee

Operations Committee to review road construction and speed camera data

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee to wait for Michigan Ave construction before reviewing speed camera move

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to approve next steps for new sewage treatment building

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.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes $439,559 diesel engine replacement at Bayview Storm Station

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Minor variance application for 603 A St. Clair St. considered

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves February minutes and a minor variance for 603A St. Clair

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee to review March 2025 reports and financial statements

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.

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✓ Decided: Fire Committee approved filing of inspection sheets and monthly reports

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Committee reviews water meter and sewage pump station costs

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.

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✓ Decided: Approved up to $125,000 generator purchase for Helena Street Pumping Station

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance Committee to review March 2025 financial statements

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved filing of health‑safety and financial reports

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Operations Committee

Operations Committee will review March 2025 reports and financial statements

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.

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✓ Decided: Arena fire protection services switched to Sentry Fire

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Fri Mar 28, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Budget Meeting

Council reviews Point Edward's 2025 operating and capital budgets

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a 3.95% tax increase for 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.

Council Chambers, Point Edward Municipal Office
Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 9:30 AM

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

Police Services Board to review OPP reports and financial statements

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved prior minutes, filed reports, and adjourned

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider internet voting for 2026 municipal election

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.

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✓ Decided: Council passes internet voting bylaw and approves curb‑cut at 111 Victoria

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.

Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Environmental Services Committee to review February 2025 reports

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.

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Council Chambers, Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 8:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee will review February reports and safety inspection

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.

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Council Chambers, Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Operations Committee

Ops Committee reviews arena, public works reports and speed camera data

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.

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Council Chambers, Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance Committee reviews bank reconciliations and financial statements

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.

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Council Chambers, Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide voting methods for the 2026 municipal election

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.

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Point Edward Municipal Office
Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee reviews minor variance for 405 Victoria Avenue

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.

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Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Committee will review January 2025 environmental services financial statements

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.

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Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Operations Committee

Operations Committee to review speed data and winter maintenance

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.

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Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 8:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee to review preliminary capital budget summary

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.

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Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 1:45 PM

Environmental Services Building Committee

Environmental Services Building Committee to discuss project next steps

The committee will meet to review minutes from November 6, 2024. An in-camera session is scheduled to discuss next steps for the project.

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Council Chambers, Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance Committee to review January 2025 financial statements

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.

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Point Edward Municipal Office
Thu Jan 30, 2025 · 9:30 AM

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2025

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.

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Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider interim tax levy and current expenditures

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.

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Council Chambers, Point Edward Municipal Office
Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on Official Plan Amendment for Exmouth Street

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.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 8:30 AM

Fire Committee

Fire Committee to review year-end financial statements and monthly reports

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.

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Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Operations Committee

Operations Committee will review monthly reports and financial statements

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.

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Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

Finance Committee reviews bank reconciliations and financial statements

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.

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Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to review 2025 environmental services budget and traffic by-law

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.

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Point Edward Municipal Office
Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Services

Environmental Services Committee to discuss 2025 budget and review finances

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.

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Point Edward Municipal Office