St. Clair public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The council considered Vogtech Renewables' request to endorse a 195 MW battery storage project and a 250 MW gas‑turbine plant, ultimately deferring the decision to the next meeting. A motion to deny the endorsement was lost. Additional items included a zoning amendment for Smith Line, a Skyline Energy BESS proposal on Polymoore Drive, and a stop‑sign request for Bentinck Drive.
- Zoning By‑Law Amendment B‑04‑25 for Smith Line
- Vogtech proposal: 195 MW BESS and 250 MW gas‑turbine plant, $1,000 per MW annually for 20 years
- Skyline Energy BESS proposal: Phase 1 18 MW using Polymoore Drive infrastructure; Phase 2 180 MW requiring CN Rail line access
- Stop‑sign request at Bentinck Drive
- By‑Law 45 of 2025 – Agreement with Emterra for recycling collection
Regular Council
The St. Clair Township Council adopted minutes from previous meetings and held several in‑camera sessions to review a consultant's IT department report, legal representation for an upcoming Drainage Tribunal hearing, a technical proposal for expanding the wastewater treatment plant, and personnel matters. Public presentations included Vogtech and Skyline Energy battery‑storage proposals, a library consolidation update, and a fire‑department burn‑permit demonstration. The council voted to support and endorse Enbridge's Waubuno Gathering System and Compressor Replacement Project. Additional agenda items covered police board minutes, tax reports, and upcoming meeting schedules.
- Motion passed to support Enbridge Waubuno Gathering System and Compressor Replacement Project
- In‑camera deputation to consider a consultant's report on the township IT department structure
- In‑camera discussion of legal representation for an upcoming Drainage Tribunal hearing
- In‑camera consideration of a technical proposal for expansion of the wastewater treatment plant
- Presentation of Skyline Energy BESS proposal for Polymoore Road, including noise study
Regular Council
The St. Clair Township Council will consider By‑Law 42 of 2025 to amend Development Charges By‑Law 6 of 2021, extending it for five years. The meeting also includes a rezoning decision for 1151 Kimball Road, a discussion of Enbridge’s 2027 Waubuno Pipeline & Compressor Replacement Project, and a request for municipal support for Skyline Energy’s BESS project at 459 Polymoore Drive. Additional items are a traffic safety correspondence for Bentinck Drive and St Clair Boulevard and routine reports and minutes adoption.
- Rezoning Application R3/25 for 1151 Kimball Road – motion to approve and consider By‑Law 40 of 2025
- Enbridge Waubuno Pipeline & Compressor Replacement Project – motion to table a letter of support until more information is provided
- Skyline Energy BESS project at 459 Polymoore Drive – request for municipal support resolution
- By‑Law 42 of 2025 – amendment to extend Development Charges By‑Law 6 of 2021 for five years
- Correspondence item: traffic safety concerns at Bentinck Drive and St Clair Boulevard
Regular Council
The St. Clair Council will consider a Zoning By‑Law Amendment for 1151 Kimball Road and hear presentations requesting municipal support for the Enbridge Gas Waubuno Pipeline & Compressor Replacement Project and the Skyline Energy BESS project. The meeting also includes the adoption of several by‑laws covering the assumption of Sutherland Drive, a winter‑maintenance agreement with Lambton County, a lease for the Sombra gravel dock, and the use of internet voting for the 2026 municipal election. Additional motions address speed‑limit changes on St. Clair Parkway and related staff reports.
- Zoning By‑Law Amendment – 1151 Kimball Road
- Enbridge Gas Waubuno Pipeline & Compressor Replacement – request for municipal support
- Skyline Energy St Clair BESS Project – request for municipal support resolution
- By‑Law 34 of 2025 – Assumption of Sutherland Drive
- By‑Law 38 of 2025 – Alternative Voting Method 2026 Municipal Election – Internet voting
Regular Council
The council will adopt minutes from prior meetings and hear several presentations. Delegations include a postponed Enbridge Gas Waubuno Pipeline & Compressor Replacement Project, a Shell environmental compliance briefing, and Todd Sharpless’s requests to pave Smith Street, add parking at Cundick Boat Ramp, and expand the 50 km/h speed zone on St. Clair Parkway. The council will consider draft By‑Law 34 of 2025 to assume Sutherland Drive and will hold an in‑camera session under section 239(2)(c) to discuss a proposed disposition of township land.
- Postponed Enbridge Gas Waubuno Pipeline & Compressor Replacement Project
- Shell environmental compliance approval presentation
- Todd Sharpless requests: pave Smith Street, Cundick Boat Ramp parking, expand 50 km/h zone on St. Clair Parkway
- Kiwanis Club proposal for Corunna Library mural
- Draft By‑Law 34 of 2025 – Assumption of Sutherland Drive
Regular Council
The St. Clair Township Council will review a request for municipal support for the Calpine Greenfield Energy Centre peaking project. It will also consider a detailed motion to support the St. Clair Energy Centre expansion and an amendment to Comprehensive Parking By‑Law 22 of 2023. Additional items include a Santa Claus Parade request and a proposal for Brander Park pickle‑ball courts.
- Request for Municipal Support – Calpine Greenfield Energy Centre Peaking Project
- Detailed Motion to Support St Clair Energy Centre Expansion
- Request to Amend Comprehensive Parking By‑Law 22 of 2023
- Santa Claus Parade Request
- Brander Park Pickle Ball Courts Project
Regular Council
The St. Clair Township Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings and hear several presentations. A key agenda item is the proposed Zoning By‑Law amendment for the property at 1371 Petrolia Line. Additional topics include a battery energy storage system presentation, an Enbridge drilling project update, and multiple drainage and storm‑water by‑law motions.
- Zoning By‑Law Amendment – 1371 Petrolia Line (presentation by Senior Planner Ian McDougall)
- IESO Battery Energy Storage System – Council presentation (St Clair BESS)
- Enbridge 2026 Kimball – Colinville Wells Drilling Project (information item)
- Drainage By‑Laws 11‑14 of 2025 – Various drains 2024 spraying with grant
- By‑Law 28 of 2025 – Amendment to Clearing of Land By‑Law 33 of 2020 (storm water)
Regular Council
The Council will discuss a request for proposal for a water and wastewater rate study and review several new by-laws, including a fire route by-law and a prohibition on offensive smoke from open burning. The meeting also includes an appeal of a tidy yard order and reports on various infrastructure repairs.
- Request for Proposal for Water/Wastewater Rate Study
- By-Law 25 of 2025: Fire Route By-Law
- By-Law 26 of 2025: Amending Fire Open Burning By-Law to prohibit offensive smoke
- Appeal of Tidy Yard Order by William Alexander
- Drainage By-Laws 07, 08, 09, 10, and 20 of 2025
Regular Council
The St. Clair Township Council will consider two motions: one supporting the Atura Power long‑term capacity services project, and another approving a $2 million grant‑matching investment for the Moore Sports Complex Making Waves project, with the province covering 50 % of costs. The council will also review several drainage by‑laws, a zoning amendment for Courtright townhomes, and a request for a new stop sign at Bentinck Drive and Paddock Green Circle.
- Notice of Motion – support for Atura Power long‑term capacity services project
- Notice of Motion – approve up to $2 million for the Making Waves sports complex (50 % provincial, 50 % municipal)
- By‑Law 5 of 2025 – maintenance of various drains with grant funding
- By‑Law 20 of 2025 – zoning amendment for Courtright townhomes (Gold Leaf Properties)
- Correspondence – request for a new stop sign at Bentinck Drive and Paddock Green Circle
Regular Council
The St. Clair Township Council will consider two motions: one to approve funding for the Moore Sports Complex "Making Waves" project, with the province covering 50% of the up‑to‑$2 million cost and the municipality the remaining 50%; and another to support Atura Power’s proposal for the Long‑Term Capacity Services Project at the former Lambton Generating Station site. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes, several drainage and zoning by‑law updates, and presentations on physician recruitment and library consolidation.
- Notice of Motion approving up to $2 million for the Making Waves sports complex, cost‑shared 50/50 with Ontario
- Notice of Motion supporting Atura Power’s Long‑Term Capacity Services Project at the former Lambton Generating Station
- By‑Law 20 of 2025 – Zoning amendment for Courtright Townhomes (Gold Leaf Properties)
- By‑Laws 5, 6, and 7 of 2025 – drainage maintenance grants and Campbell Drain construction
- Presentation on Blue Coast Primary Care physician recruitment
Regular Council
The St. Clair Township Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings, hear presentations on the St. Clair Energy Centre expansion and Lambton Group OPP Detachment, and consider several motions. Key decisions include approving the sale of four cabins at Mooretown Campground, directing staff to obtain seal‑coating quotes for the Civic Centre parking areas, and requiring quarterly finance compliance reports. The council will also review draft drainage by‑laws and a levy‑tax by‑law for 2025.
- Motion to support sale of 4 of 7 cabins at Mooretown Campground
- Motion to obtain quotes for seal coating upper & lower parking at St. Clair Civic Centre
- Motion to require quarterly finance department reports on budget compliance and reserve performance
- Draft By‑Law 1 of 2025 – Port Lambton Storm Sewer Drain
- Draft By‑Law 19 of 2025 – Levy Taxes for the Year 2025
Regular Council
The council will consider a draft By‑Law 18 of 2025 that creates an encroachment agreement for the Enbridge brine pipeline. A motion by Councillor Holly Foster seeks quarterly finance department reports on budget compliance and a five‑year review of township reserves. Additional agenda items include informational reports and public correspondence items.
- Draft By‑Law 18 of 2025 – Encroachment Agreement – Enbridge Brine Pipeline
- Motion by Councillor Holly Foster for quarterly finance reports on budget compliance and reserve performance
- Request for assistance with basement flooding due to city storm drain backup
- Brigden Legion street closure request
- Hemson Consulting presentation on development charge changes arising from Bill 17
Regular Council
The Township of St. Clair will discuss a draft plan for the Indian Road Subdivision and receive a presentation on the Lambton Generating Station Redevelopment. Council will also consider infrastructure reports and motions regarding the Brigden Fair's 175th Anniversary.
- Public meeting for Indian Road Subdivision Draft Plan Approval (38T-25001)
- Presentation on Lambton Generating Station Redevelopment by Atura Power
- Reports on Burman Line Culvert Replacement and a new salt shed in Wilkesport
- Encroachment Agreement for Enbridge Brine Pipeline
- Motions to support Canadian Armed Forces flyby and helicopter landing for Brigden Fair
Regular Council
St. Clair Council will hear a presentation on the Active Transportation Master Plan and a resident's concerns about surface drainage at 364 Alfred Street. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous council minutes and reports on fire department operations and upcoming events.
- Active Transportation Master Plan presentation by WSP Canada Inc
- Public delegation on surface drainage at 364 Alfred Street
- Adoption of Regular Council minutes from April 22, 2025
- Fire Department Station 1 Parking Lot Repair report
- Consideration of Port Lambton Gala Days refreshment tent request
Regular Council
The council will consider a motion to permanently close the Mooretown Campground after the 2025 camping season, noting needed improvements estimated at $1 million to $2 million. It will also review several draft bylaws, including an industrial special service bylaw and a subdivision agreement for Woodland Estates Phase II. In‑camera sessions will address ongoing labour‑relations discussions and a proposed land acquisition. A budget adoption bylaw for 2025 is also on the agenda.
- Motion to permanently close Mooretown Campground (improvements estimated $1‑2 million; recent revenue $97,962, $37,457 of general revenue used)
- By‑Law 14 of 2025 – Industrial Special Service By‑Law (fire apparatus replacement)
- By‑Law 15 of 2025 – Draft Subdivision Agreement for Woodland Estates Phase II
- By‑Law 10 of 2025 – Adopt the 2025 Budget
- In‑camera sessions: Section 239(2)(d) on labour‑relations and Section 239(2)(c) on a proposed land acquisition
Regular Council
The St. Clair Township Council will vote on a motion to permanently close the Mooretown Campground after the 2025 camping season. The council will also adopt the 2025 budget by‑law and consider several sponsorship requests for community events. Additional agenda items include adoption of previous meeting minutes and a series of staff and committee reports on finance, emergency services, and engineering projects.
- Motion to permanently close Mooretown Campground; improvements estimated $1‑2 million, revenue $97,962, $37,457 of General Revenue used in past three years
- Adoption of By‑Law 10 of 2025 to approve the 2025 operating budget
- Sponsorship requests for Firefighters' Field Day, RAM Stampede, Sombra Days, and St. Clair River Run
- Treasurer reports covering 2024 write‑offs, vendor invoices, RBC VISA charges, and the 2025 Final Operating Budget
- Reports on emergency services (warning sirens, fire‑gear extractors) and engineering (storm sewer outfall at Corunna Pumping Station)
Regular Council
The Council will discuss a new Fees By-law to replace the 2024 version and a motion regarding energy production negotiations. The meeting includes presentations on an indoor sports facility and a community pasture project.
- By-Law 11 of 2025: Fees By-Law to replace By-Law 11 of 2024
- By-Law 14 of 2024: 3rd reading for Lapier Drain - Wilson Branch
- Motion to support continued negotiations for new energy production
- Presentation by Broadwell Air Domes on Indoor Sports Facility
- Treasurer report on 2025 to 2029 Farmland Lease
Operating Budget
The St. Clair Township Council will consider the initial 2025 budget, which shows a $607,972 increase in net expenditures (3.5% rise). Council will hear presentations from Fire, Community Services, Public Works, Administration, and Capital/Donations. An in‑camera session will discuss labour‑relations matters, a possible disposition of a township parcel, and a new management position. The Treasurer and CAO will report back with a final budget recommendation.
- Net budget expenditures rise by $607,972 (3.5%) versus 2024
- Average tax increase of 2.31% ($67.15 per year) for a single‑family home
- $185,000 added to year‑end reserve
- Section 239(2)(d) – labour‑relations discussion
- Section 239(2)(a) – potential disposition of a township parcel
Regular Council
The St. Clair Township Council will consider a proposed amendment to By‑Law 22 of 2023, presented as By‑Law 9 of 2025, to prohibit projecting grass and snow onto roads and the permanent placement of basketball and hockey nets. The meeting also includes reports on the fire department’s need for a replacement pick‑up truck and the purchase of gear extractors and dryers. Public Works will verify the wastewater capacity study and propose hosting the 2025 Dig Safe flag‑raising event. Additional items include a report on the Moore Sports Complex roof replacement and a tender for grass‑cutting services.
- By‑Law 9 2025 amendment to By‑Law 22 2023 banning grass/snow projection and permanent nets on roads
- Fire Department request for a replacement pick‑up truck
- Fire Department purchase of gear extractors and dryers
- Wastewater Capacity Study Verification by Public Works
- Moore Sports Complex roof replacement report
Regular Council
The council will consider a motion to grant a one‑time $10,000 donation from the Environment and Education Fund to the Moore Museum for a shade‑structure. It will also conduct third‑reading votes on Drainage By‑law 29 (Pacific Branch Drain) and By‑law 30 (Grey Drain Eyre Branch). A draft By‑law 7 of 2025 will be presented for confirmation. Additional items include a sponsorship request from the Moore Skate Club and a discussion of a partnership with Wellings of Corunna for a community shuttle service.
- $10,000 donation to Moore Museum for shade‑structure (Environment and Education Fund)
- Third reading of Drainage By‑law 29 of 2024 – Pacific Branch Drain Improvement
- Third reading of Drainage By‑law 30 of 2024 – Grey Drain Eyre Branch Improvement
- Draft By‑law 7 of 2025 – confirming by‑law
- Moore Skate Club ice sponsorship request
Regular Council
The St. Clair Township Council will consider several items, including adopting minutes from the January 13 meeting and reviewing a range of reports from staff and committees. A key decision is the adoption of By‑Law 6 2025 to purchase portions of Plan 774 (Block 52, RP 25R9676, Parts 26‑29) for Regan Park. Additional items include a fire‑pumper replacement report, a consultant change for the Tom Street trunk sanitary sewer relocation, and a proposed increase to the 2025 water fixed fee.
- By‑Law 6 2025 – purchase of Plan 774, Block 52, RP 25R9676, Parts 26‑29 (Regan Park)
- By‑Law 4 2025 – confirming By‑Law 4 of 2025
- Fire pumper replacement report (Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief)
- Tom Street trunk sanitary sewer relocation – consultant change (Coordinator of Engineering)
- Water fixed fee – 2025 increase (Director of Public Works)
Regular Council
The Council will discuss a 2025 water fixed fee increase and review financial statements from January to November 2024. The meeting includes decisions on borrowing and tax by-laws, as well as a proposal to declare an alley south of St. James Street as surplus.
- By-Law 1 of 2025: Borrowing By-law
- By-Law 2 of 2025: Interim Tax By-law
- By-Law 3 of 2025: Tile Loan for Paul Dobbelaar
- Proposed 2025 Water Fixed Fee increase
- Declaration of Surplus Alley south of St. James Street between Elizabeth and Sophia Streets