Warwick, Ontario

Regular Council

Heritage & Historical Committee

The Heritage & Historical Committee will receive an update on the Library Revitalization Project from the County of Lambton's Deputy CAO. The committee will also discuss a citizen inquiry regarding the Old Watford Water Tower. Sub-committee reports include progress on the Old Firehall Museum renovation, a concrete lower-level project, and updates on collections and archives procedures.

• Library Revitalization Project Updates – delegation from Andrew Meyer, Deputy CAO, County of Lambton
• Old Firehall Museum Renovation Project Update
• Concrete – Lower Level at the museum
• Old Watford Water Tower – discussion arising from a citizen inquiry
• Collections and Archives: process for returning items to upstairs, Intake Form

Regular Council

This meeting includes public hearings on three zoning amendments (Rombouts, Fullsend Farms, MacDermid). Council will vote on approving up to $16,000 for phase 2 of the Churchill Line Rehabilitation project. Several bylaws are up for final passage, including tax levy, multiple zoning amendments, a drain improvement, and a CUPE agreement. A closed session is scheduled for matters under the Municipal Act.

• Public hearing for Z-02-26 (Rombouts) zoning amendment
• Public hearing for Z-04-26 (Fullsend Farms) zoning amendment
• Public hearing for Z-03-26 (MacDermid) zoning amendment
• Approval of up to $16,000 for phase 2 of Churchill Line Rehabilitation engineering
• Final passage of By-laws 29-36 of 2026 including Tax Levy, zoning amendments, CUPE agreement, and parking by-law

Parks and Recreation Committee

This meeting of the Warwick Parks and Recreation Committee will receive and file the Parks and Recreation Committee Update Report (P&R-13-26), which provides updates on capital projects, staffing, funding applications, and park operations. The committee will also hold a verbal discussion on the Leisure and Recreation All Access Membership Pass, potentially considering fees for drop-in programs. Additionally, there will be discussion of a Rotary sign at Sunken Gardens.

• Receive and file P&R-13-26 Committee Update Report covering Centennial Playground installation, ball diamond lights, library repairs, and more
• Verbal discussion on Leisure and Recreation All Access Membership Pass (possible fee changes)
• Discussion of Rotary sign installation at Sunken Gardens

Special Council

This special council meeting will decide whether to opt out of Ontario's 'Bring Your Own' legislation, which would allow residents to bring alcohol to outdoor public events. Council will also consider approving two drain improvement projects (McLellan Drain and Brandon/Huctwith Drain) under the Drainage Act, declaring surplus assets including a 2010 Volvo Tandem and an Olympia Ice Resurfacer, and directing an Official Plan Amendment on surplus farm dwelling severances.

• Decision on whether to opt in or stay status quo on 'Bring Your Own' alcohol legislation
• Approval for McLellan Drain major improvement under Section 78 of the Drainage Act
• Approval for Brandon and Brandon-Huctwith Drain major improvement
• Declaring surplus a 2010 Volvo Tandem and Olympia Ice Resurfacer
• Directing an Official Plan Amendment to change sequencing of surplus farm dwelling severances

Warwick Township Cemetery Board

The Warwick Township Cemetery Board will discuss Decoration Day scheduling for Sunday, August 30, 2026 at both Warwick and Watford Cemeteries, including a possible extra half‑hour of services. The board will consider requests from K. Griggs and others to sell graves back to the board. It voted to approve the purchase of vacant graves from L. Barnes and P. Vail, conditional on staff confirming the graves are re‑sellable.

• Approval to purchase vacant graves from L. Barnes and P. Vail (conditional on staff confirmation)
• Discussion of Warwick and Watford Cemetery Decoration Days on August 30, 2026, with feedback on extending services
• Request from K. Griggs to sell graves back to the Cemetery Board
• Update on Watford Cemetery map corrections
• Notice of increase in price for columbarium plaques

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications: a lot line adjustment (B-01-26) by TVA Farms Ltd and a combined minor variance and consent application (A-06-26 & B-03-26) by Flew the Coop. No details are provided for the second application in the agenda. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing on lot line adjustment application B-01-26 by TVA Farms Ltd for property in Warwick Con 2 Ser Pt Lot 22
• Public hearing on application A-06-26 & B-03-26 by Flew the Coop (details not included in agenda)
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2026 meeting

Heritage & Historical Committee

The Heritage & Historical Committee will hear a delegation from the Economic Development and Communications Officer regarding the Township of Warwick website. The committee will also discuss a request to help locate a grandfather's birth certificate. Sub-committee updates include museum revitalization projects and a youth cooking program with a historical component.

• Delegation from Stephanie Cattrysse on the Township of Warwick website
• New business: request to help find a grandfather's birth certificate
• Museum Revitalization and Improvement Projects update
• Watford and Warwick Youth Cooking program with historical aspects
• Correspondence: Oil Museum of Canada offering behind-the-scenes tours for Museum Month

Regular Council

Council will vote on awarding a contract for the 2026 Churchill Line rehabilitation and on adopting the 2026 Capital Budget by-law. They will also consider a report on ice rental fees for parks and recreation, approve accounts and first quarter variances, and hold a closed session for matters including property, personnel, and litigation.

• 2026 Churchill Line Rehabilitation Award (contract for road work)
• By-law 24 of 2026 – adoption of the 2026 Capital Budget
• Parks & Recreation Ice Rental Fees for Service Report (possible fee changes)
• OPP Municipal Space Request (verbal staff item)
• Approval of GL Report, Accounts Payable, and First Quarter Variances

Committee of Adjustment

The Warwick Committee of Adjustment will hear three applications: A-03-26 (WILLEMSE), A-04-26 (VAN AERT), and A-05-26 & B-02-26 (HOGERVORST). The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and disclosure of interests. No details on the nature of the applications are provided in the agenda.

• Application A-03-26 - WILLEMSE
• Application A-04-26 - VAN AERT
• Application A-05-26 & B-02-26 - HOGERVORST
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2026 meeting
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Warwick Parks and Recreation Committee will hear a delegation from Jessica Aarts requesting paving of a path near the dog park. The committee will also revisit a tabled item on a designated parking spot for concession stand operators, and receive an update report covering summer student hiring, capital projects, and program cancellations.

• Delegation: Jessica Aarts – paving of path near dog park
• Designated parking spot for concession stand operators (tabled from March 18, 2026 meeting)
• Centennial Park playground replacement approved in 2026 budget ($200,000 plus $125,000 grant)
• Warwick Playground replacement not approved; Ontario Trillium Foundation application submitted for $111,000
• 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament cancelled due to low registration

Regular Council

Warwick Township Council will consider approving a $185,698.65 road rehabilitation contract for Guy, Kelly, and William Streets, an economic development strategy contract for $70,650, and a sidewalk cleaning agreement renewal. The council also has public hearings on two zoning applications and will accept petitions for a new municipal drain. A closed session is scheduled for matters involving property, personnel, and litigation.

• Award road rehabilitation contract to Sev-Con Paving for Guy, Kelly, and William Streets at $185,698.65 (excl. HST)
• Accept klb Consulting/Sequence proposal for Economic Development Strategy at $70,650 plus HST
• Renew Watford Downtown Business District Sidewalk Cleaning agreement with LCDS at $1,596 plus HST
• Public hearings for zoning applications Z-01-26 (7757 Confederation) and Z-07-26 (Dirven)
• Accept petitions to create new municipal drain from Brown-Jarriott Drain outlet into Bear Creek

Special Council

Council will meet for a special session to discuss a matter regarding labour relations or employee negotiations. This item is scheduled for a closed In Camera session.

• Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations

Special Council

Warwick Township Council will vote to award Van Bree Infrastructure a $272,295.20 contract for the Auld Redmond Drain project. The council will also consider a $75,000 increase to fund traffic signal installation at the Confederation Line and Nauvoo Road intersection. Additional items include approval of accounts payable, reading and passing By‑laws 016 and 017 of 2026, and motions to hold an in‑camera session before reconvening in open council.

• Award contract to Van Bree Infrastructure for Auld Redmond Drain construction – $272,295.20 (excl. HST)
• Increase funding for Confederation Line & Nauvoo Road traffic signal installation – $75,000
• Approve Accounts Payable as presented
• Read and pass By‑law 016 (Letter of Undertaking 5722 Nauvoo Road – Facade Grant) and By‑law 017 (Confirming By‑law)
• Motion to move into an In‑Camera meeting under Section 239 of the Municipal Act

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will receive a report on department updates, including requests for 6 additional summer students and 1 part-time staff. The committee is also set to approve the design for the new Sports Wall of Fame.

• Request for 6 additional summer students and 1 part-time staff
• Approval of Sports Wall of Fame design (Option C)
• Fee waiver application for Watford Rotary Club Mothers Day Brunch
• Capital project for Centennial Park playground replacement ($200,000)
• Approval of Centennial Park accessible playground funding ($125,000)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review a consent application for a lot line adjustment and a minor variance for a residential accessory structure. The meeting will also approve minutes from a previous session.

• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2026 meeting
• Application B-09-25 & A-09-25: Consent and minor variance for Leyton Farms
• Application B-08-25: Westlake minor variance
• Application A-08-25: Stephenson minor variance for shed height
• Public hearing for Francis Leyten Farms Ltd. application

Regular Council

Warwick Township Council will meet to vote on three by-laws, including a zoning amendment. The body will also review reports on ice extension and a grant, and hold a closed session to discuss land acquisition and litigation.

• By-Law 13 of 2026 - Zoning Amendment By-Law
• By-Law 14 of 2026 - Transfer Payment Agreement
• P&R-05-26 - Ice Extension Information Report
• PW-07-26 - HSWS Grant
• Closed session regarding land acquisition, disposition, and litigation

Heritage & Historical Committee

The Heritage & Historical Committee formally adopted its mission statement. It received updates on the museum revitalization project, library improvements, and discussed rules for displays near the cenotaph. The committee also considered a future visit to a brick kiln on Brickyard Line and the use of GIS mapping for heritage sites.

• Motion to adopt mission statement – carried
• Museum Revitalization update – plumbing work pending, shelving ordered
• Cenotaph discussion – committee to research display rules
• Library improvement update – new flooring, LED lighting, wall paneling, foundation repairs
• Proposal to use GIS mapping for heritage and historic locations

Regular Council

At the February 23, 2026 regular council meeting, Warwick Township Council approved several contracts and motions, including a $101,710 interior wall repair contract for the Watford Library, a $1,016.16 façade signage grant for 5303 Nauvoo Road, and a gravel supply tender at $18.13 per tonne for 26,000 tonnes of maintenance gravel. The council also approved a zoning amendment to the by‑law for 8673 Egremont Road and adopted the 2026 Occupational Health and Safety Policy. Additional approvals covered a liquid calcium application, a public works summer student hire, and community initiatives such as a shredding event and a Sports Wall of Fame program.

• Zoning amendment approved for 8673 Egremont Road (Z‑03‑25)
• Facade signage grant of $1,016.16 approved for 5303 Nauvoo Road
• Gravel tender approved at $18.13 per tonne for 26,000 tonnes of maintenance gravel
• Watford Library interior wall repair contract awarded to Innovative Construction Services Inc. for $101,710.00 (excl. HST)
• 2026 Occupational Health and Safety Policy (HSP 1‑1) adopted

Special Council

At the February 17, 2026 special council meeting, Warwick Township Council will consider a resolution to accept the draft report and recommendations of the Township Peer Review Team on the Waste Management of Canada Corporation’s proposed Twin Creeks Landfill Optimization Project environmental assessment. The resolution also directs staff to forward the draft report and recommendation tracking table to WM for response and to bring the final PRT report and WM’s response to a future meeting for final direction. The agenda also includes the reading and passing of By‑Laws 008‑011 of 2026 (including a signage grant for 5303 Nauvoo Road, an appointment of deputy chiefs, a zoning amendment for 8673 Egremont Road, and a confirming by‑law). Council will vote on moving into an In Camera session under the Municipal Act for personal‑matter and labour‑relation items and then reconvene in open session.

• By‑Law 008 of 2026 – Letter of Undertaking – Signage Grant for 5303 Nauvoo Road
• By‑Law 010 of 2026 – Zoning By‑law Amendment – 8673 Egremont Road
• Motion to move into an In Camera meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and 239(2)(d)
• Resolution to receive the draft Peer Review Team report on WM’s Twin Creeks Landfill Optimization Project EA and direct staff to send it to WM
• Alex and/or Peter – Presentation of PRT Report

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider two applications to sever surplus farm dwellings from larger agricultural parcels.

• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2026 meeting
• Application A-08-25 - Stephenson (not detailed in agenda)
• Application B-06-25 - Minielly (2.6-acre lot)
• Application B-07-25 - Vanden Ouweland (1.99-acre lot)
• Deed stamping fee of $250.00 per application

Special Council - BUDGET

The Warwick Township Council will consider the proposed 2026 budget, which includes a recommended 5% property tax increase expected to generate about $156,000 in revenue and a projected operating shortfall of $209,000. The capital budget totals $5,882,875 and is funded through sources such as a $2,800,000 host fee revenue, OCIF formula funding, and various reserve accounts. Specific capital projects include the Nauvoo/Confederation Intersection ($80,000) and the Brown/Jariott South Branch Outlet Rehabilitation ($450,000). By‑law 7 of 2026 will be read and passed to confirm prior council resolutions.

• 5% property tax increase recommended, generating ~$156,000 and addressing a $209,000 operating shortfall
• Capital budget of $5,882,875 funded by host fee revenue $2,800,000, OCIF $572,771, reserves and other sources
• Nauvoo/Confederation Intersection project added at $80,000
• Brown/Jariott South Branch Outlet Rehabilitation approved for $450,000
• By‑law 7 of 2026 to confirm all council actions adopted up to Jan 22 2026

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed the January 21 update report, approved it for filing, and discussed several capital projects and program initiatives. Key items included a $177,952 insurance‑claim funded replacement of lights and poles at the Optimist Diamond, a $101,710 library foundation repair tender, and the implementation of the Sports Wall of Fame. The committee also considered staffing requests, fee‑for‑service reviews, and upcoming community events.

• $177,952 insurance claim to replace damaged light poles and netting at the Optimist Diamond ball field
• $101,710 library foundation repair tender approved
• Request for three additional summer student positions and one part‑time year‑round staff for 2026
• Endorsement of the Sports Wall of Fame program with design review
• Capital project requests: Centennial Playground replacement ($200,000 plus $125,000 grant) and Warwick Playground replacement ($175,000)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on two specific applications. The body will also review minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• Application B-06-25 - MINIELLY
• Application B-07-25 - VANDEN OUWELAND

Regular Council

Warwick Township Council will vote on several items, including a $101,710 contract for interior wall repair at the Watford Library Foundation and a $1,016.16 façade signage grant for 494 Front Street. The council will also adopt an Occupational Health & Safety Policy for 2026 and pass six by‑laws covering borrowing, tax levy, cemetery fees, legion patio, fire department and confirming provisions. A motion will move part of the meeting into an In Camera session under the Municipal Act.

• Approve Façade Signage Grant of $1,016.16 for 494 Front Street
• Approve $101,710 contract for Watford Library Foundation interior wall repair to Innovative Construction Services Inc.
• Adopt Occupational Health & Safety Policy (HSP 1‑1) for 2026
• Read and pass By‑Laws 1‑6 of 2026 (borrowing, tax levy, cemetery fees, legion patio, fire department, confirming)
• Motion to move into In Camera meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b,d,e,i,j)

Heritage & Historical Committee

The Warwick Heritage & Historical Committee discussed updates on the Old Firehall Museum, including remaining plumbing, wainscoting and staining work. Members reviewed the collections policy, potential software purchase (Past Perfect), and grant applications for the 2026 budget. The committee also considered the mission‑statement draft, participation in the WWHS Christmas Home Tour, and upcoming events such as Moon Light Madness at the Forest Library.

• Old Firehall Museum project: contractor contacted; pending plumbing, wainscoting, staining
• Collections policy review and possible purchase of Past Perfect software; grant applications being explored
• Mission statement draft to be fine‑tuned by Ryan Chamney for final approval
• Invitation to join Watford‑Warwick Horticultural Society Christmas Home Tour; budget request for decorations
• Moon Light Madness event on Dec 11, 2025 with museum open for tours at Forest Library