St. Clair public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Council will review the 2024 Capital Budget approval and a report on 2023 tax write-offs. The meeting includes public hearings for three zoning by-law amendments and a decision on a noise by-law enforcement contract.
- Public meetings for ZBLA at 2504 Telfer Rd, 2879 Petrolia Line, and Sutherland Drive
- Approval of the 2024 Capital Budget
- By-Law 64 of 2023: Noise By-law Enforcement Contract
- 2023 Tax Write Offs under Municipal Act Sections 357 and 358
- Memorandum of Understanding with St. Clair Region Conservation Authority for Category 3 Services
Regular Council
Council is reviewing 2024 tax due dates, OPP policing costs, and a proposed increase to the water fixed fee. The meeting includes a presentation from Lambton County Libraries regarding the potential consolidation of several library branches.
- Proposed 2024 Water Fixed Fee increase
- Request to waive development charges for 1595 Third Street
- Bylaw 62 of 2023: Mutual Aid Fire Services Agreement with Dawn-Euphemia
- Acceptance of Sophia St Extension
- Reports on 2024 OPP policing costs and tax due dates
Capital Budget Meeting
Council is reviewing a proposed 2024 capital budget that includes an incremental increase of $1,049,709 over the 2023 approved budget. The meeting includes presentations from Community Services, the Fire Department, and Public Works regarding prioritized projects and financing.
- Proposed $1,371,169 for Roads, including Cameron Street Reconstruction and Polymoore Drive Rehabilitation
- Proposed $734,380 for Fire, including a $1.4 million Pumper Replacement and $750,000 Fire Tanker
- Proposed $777,182 for the Complex, including a $500,000 back parking lot and $350,000 façade restoration
- Proposed $1,020,000 for Bridges, including Bridge 37 (White Line over Clay Creek) at $760,000
- Proposed $199,700 for Parks Facilities, including $350,000 for Courtright Main Diamond Lights
Regular Council
The Council will conduct a public meeting regarding the St. Clair Official Plan and OPA 28. The meeting also includes reviews of a conditional permit request for the Diageo Distillery and RFQ results for the Sweeney Drain cleanout.
- Public meeting for St. Clair Official Plan Redline Version Amended by OPA 28
- Conditional Permit Request for Diageo Distillery
- RFQ results for Sweeney Drain cleanout
- Corunna 200th Update and 2024 Request
- St. Clair River Trail meeting minutes from October 18, 2023
Regular Council
The Council will discuss a proposal for a pollinator garden at Riverview School and waterfront dock repairs. The body is also considering the third reading of Drainage By-Law 29 of 2023 regarding the Currier Drain.
- Third reading of Drainage By-Law 29 of 2023 (Currier Drain)
- Pollinator Garden Proposal for Riverview School
- River Front Parks decking repairs report
- Request for the prohibition of hunting on Sundays
- Request for River Run 2024
Regular Council
Council will conduct public meetings regarding zoning bylaw amendments for 357 Bentpath Line, 3877 St. Clair Parkway, and 437 Colborne St. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 budget dates and a lease agreement for the municipal gravel dock.
- Public meetings for ZBLA at 357 Bentpath Line, 3877 St. Clair Parkway, and 437 Colborne St
- Lease agreement for Sombra Gravel Dock with Southwest Sales (B-L 54 of 2023)
- Mutual Agreement Drain for 1788 Baby Road / Nottley (B-L 55 of 2023)
- Xplor Recreation contract renewal
- Road closure request for Corunna Santa Claus Parade
Regular Council
The Council will discuss draft plans of subdivision for Brigden and Beckwith and consider a new waste by-law. The meeting also includes a court of revision for the Currier Drain and a conditional building permit for Greenfield South Power.
- Public meeting for Draft Plan of Subdivision - Brigden (38T-23003)
- Public meeting for Draft Plan of Subdivision - Beckwith (38T-23002)
- By-Law 46 of 2023 - Waste By-Law
- By-Law 49 of 2023 - Conditional Building Permit Agreement for Greenfield South Power at 477 Oil Springs Line
- By-Law 48 of 2023 - Lambton County Winter Maintenance Agreement
Regular Council
Council will discuss reports on the White Line Bridge, Watson Creek Drain, and washroom designs for Courtright River Park. The meeting includes a presentation on abandoned cemeteries and a review of financial statements and vendor invoices.
- White Line Bridge - Clay Creek recommendation
- Courtright River Park washroom design and project reallocation
- Watson Creek Drain lower portion report
- Burst water line report for Reedy St in Port Lambton
- Potential lease of Township Property (In-Camera)
Regular Council
The Council will discuss a fence variance and a proposed lease of township land. The meeting includes reports on financial statements, vendor invoices, and the replacement of Works Unit 30. Council will also consider several by-laws regarding road closures and drainage.
- Public meeting for fence variance at 3069 St. Clair Parkway
- By-Law 43 of 2023: Assumption of Phase 3 - St. Clair Marina Estates
- By-Law 44 of 2023: Stop up and close portion of road at 3113 and 3115 St. Clair Parkway
- Drainage By-Law 29 of 2023 for Currier Drain
- In-camera discussion regarding a proposed lease of Township land
Regular Council
The Council will discuss zoning by-law amendments for two properties and review the 2022 audited financial statements. The meeting also includes reports on cemetery regulations, bridge recommendations, and emergency services equipment.
- Public meeting for Zoning By-Law Amendment at 793 Brigden Rd
- Public meeting for Zoning By-Law Amendment at 902 Oil Springs Line
- Presentation of 2022 Audited Financial Statements by MNP
- Proposed By-Laws 38 and 39 of 2023 regarding cemetery regulations and fees
- Purchase of a replacement pick-up truck for Emergency Services
Regular Council
The Township of St. Clair Council will discuss strategic plan proposals and a radio system upgrade. The body is also considering several drainage by-laws and a request for a cat by-law.
- Clerks Report on Township Strategic Plan Proposals 2023
- Director of Emergency Services Report on Radio System Upgrade
- Drainage By-Laws 25, 26, and 27 of 2023 for 2022 maintenance
- Treasurer Report on Insurance Request for Proposals
- Request for Cat By-Law
Regular Council
Council will discuss a zoning by-law amendment for 2513 Petrolia Line and consider a 2023 tax levy. The meeting includes presentations on speeding on St. Clair Parkway and parking concerns, as well as several drainage by-laws.
- Public meeting and proposed By-Law 34 of 2023 for zoning amendment at 2513 Petrolia Line
- Proposed By-Law 33 of 2023 regarding the 2023 Tax Levy
- Traffic signal recommendation for Hill St and Queen St
- Watermain replacement at Adelia & Reedy St and McDonald Park parking lot construction
- Proposed By-Law 35 of 2023 for Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention
Regular Council
The Township of St. Clair Council will review a new by-law regarding CAO duties and a design presentation for the Courtright Park washrooms. The meeting also includes a discussion on the acquisition of a local cemetery in a closed session.
- Presentation on Courtright Park Washroom Design
- B-L 31 of 2023 - CAO Duties By-Law
- Motion to request removal of abandoned RR Crossing on Hwy.40 between Langstaff and Stewart Lines
- In-camera session to discuss acquisition of a local cemetery
- Correspondence regarding long term parking on Township roads and Mooretown Campground park model trailers
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing several infrastructure reports, including a Water Master Plan study and fire apparatus replacements. The body is also deciding on various by-laws regarding parking, drainage, and temporary dwelling agreements.
- Water Master Plan Study proposal
- Fire Apparatus Replacement report
- By-Law 27 of 2023: Prohibiting parking on Brigden Road at Courtright Line
- By-Law 28 of 2023: Temporary Second House Agreement for 2612 Waubuno Rd
- By-Law 29 of 2023: Conveying an alley to 4402 St. Clair Parkway
Special Meeting - IN CAMERA
The Township of St. Clair is holding a special meeting to conduct an in-camera session. The session is designated for an asset management education session under Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act.
- Asset Management Education Session
Regular Council
The Council will discuss the approval of the 2023 operating and capital budgets and a comprehensive parking by-law. The meeting includes a Court of Revision for the Routledge Drain and several temporary second dwelling requests.
- Approval of 2023 operating and capital budgets
- Comprehensive Parking By-law (By-Law 22 of 2023)
- Vendor invoices totaling $2,968,768.27 and CIBC Visa charges of $22,880.19
- Pollinator vegetation installation on Tecumseh Rd. for $3,654.00 (+ HST)
- Temporary second dwelling agreement requests for 254 Hill Street and 897 Grant Road
Regular Council
The Township of St. Clair Council will discuss six drainage by-laws and a sewer usage by-law amendment. The body is also reviewing reports on equipment replacements and infrastructure projects including the Sixth St Reconstruction.
- Drainage By-Laws 8 through 13 of 2023 regarding 2021 Maintenance
- By-Law 20 of 2023 to amend pH levels in the sewer usage by-law
- Reports on backhoe replacement and 5500 Pickup Truck tender results
- Sixth St Reconstruction and Rural Surface Treatment reports
- Notice of motion to create a library facilities sub-committee
Operating Budget
Council is discussing a draft 2023 operating budget that proposes a 14.68% increase over the 2022 approved budget. The Treasurer and CAO will present options to lower this percentage before a final budget report is brought back.
- Proposed net budget expenditure increase of $2,193,743
- Waste management cost increase of $421,700 due to contractor changes
- Loss of $262,198 COVID restart grant
- Insurance cost increase of $98,430
- Policing cost increase of $21,432
Regular Council
The Council will discuss zoning by-law amendments for 259 Moore Line and 1532 Kerr Line. The meeting includes reports on the Courtright Wastewater Treatment Plant and the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner.
- Public meeting and by-law amendment for 259 Moore Line
- Public meeting and by-law amendment for 1532 Kerr Line
- By-Law 16 of 2023 to appoint an Integrity Commissioner
- Drainage By-Law 7 of 2023 for McGee Drain
- Requests for rental fee waivers from Colonel Cameron School and Mooretown Hockey Tournament
Regular Council
The Township of St. Clair is reviewing several by-laws and staff reports, including a temporary use by-law for medical center parking and drainage by-laws. Council is also discussing facility reports for the golf course and Moore Sports Complex.
- By-Law 12 of 2023: Water Use Agreement with Nova Chemicals Corp
- By-Law 13 of 2023: Temporary Modular Building Agreement for Nova Chemicals at 804 Rokeby Line
- By-Law 14 of 2023: Temporary Use By-law for parking at 389 Murray Street (St. Clair Medical Centre)
- By-Law 15 of 2023: Establishing Island Drive as a public highway
- Drainage By-laws 3, 4, 5, and 6 of 2023 for East Street, Routledge, Sterling, and Stewart drains
Regular Council
The Council will discuss the approval of the 2023 Capital Budget and a zoning by-law amendment for 2662 Petrolia Line. The meeting includes reports on road infrastructure, water supply agreements, and public safety equipment.
- Zoning By-law Amendment R14/2022 for 2662 Petrolia Line (Russell Park Farms Inc)
- Approval of the 2023 Capital Budget
- Water Supply Agreement with Nova Chemicals
- Debenture By-law for Arena Refrigeration Project
- Request for flashing beacons at Kimball Road and Rokeby Line, and Lambton Line and Brigden Road
Regular Council
The Council will discuss a fence variance for 619 Secretariate and review reports on kennel setback increases. The meeting includes decisions on several draft by-laws regarding waste collection, parking on Murray Street, and borrowing.
- Fence Variance Hearing for 619 Secretariate
- Draft By-Law 4 of 2023: Prohibiting Parking on Murray Street
- Draft By-Law 7 of 2023: Increase kennel setbacks
- Draft By-Law 2 of 2023: Waste Collection Agreement - Marcotte
- Draft By-Law 3 of 2023: Assumption of 17, 18A, 18B, Paddock Green