Councillor Ceccacci

That the following items be approved as presented: 12(a), 12(b), 12(c), 13(a), 13(b), 13(c), 13(e), 14(b), 14(c), 14(d), 14(e), 15(d), 17(a), 17(b), 18(b), 18(d), 18(e) 19(a), 19(b), 19(c), 20(a), 20(b), 20(c) and 20(d).

The Hexagon iCAD licenses and hardware required for the Next Generation 9-1-1 backup site, be sole sourced to Hexagon Safety at a cost of $142,570.

Therefore be it resolved that Chatham-Kent authorize a letter to appropriate Ministers

Melissa Harrigan, Councillor for West Kent Ward 1, be authorized to be absent from regular and special meetings of Council for a period of three successive months or more

Consent application File B-133/22, to sever and convey a new 2.41 ha (5.96 ac.) agricultural parcel

Engage in negotiations with interested community groups to develop the area referred to as Kyle Park in the Community of Blenheim

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding chickens in residential areas.

That the January 16, 2023 Council Information Package be approved.

The ice plant at Blenheim Memorial Arena be planned for replacement with a natural refrigerant system.

permitting backyard chickens in urban residential areas and rural residential areas

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion asking administration to provide Council with an updated usage report regarding our 10 arenas.

Consent application File B-140/22 to sever a surplus dwelling (6455 Tenth Line) and four (4) outbuildings on a new lot, approximately 1.21 ha (3.0 ac.) in area

known as 6 & 7 Indian Creek Road East and 851 Charing Cross Road, to rezone the lands to the Urban Commercial (Highway Commercial First)-1650 (UC(HC1)-1650) zone

to rezone the lands known as 18125 Equus Trail, in Part of Lot 23, Concession 1, in the Community of Raleigh, from Recreational & Lakeside Residential (RLR) to site-specific Recreational & Lakeside Residential-1649 (RLR-1649), to permit the keeping of horses, be approved

The Request for Proposal for the Provision of Nursing and Medical Supplies be awarded to Cardinal Health at a total value not to exceed $525,413 (including HST)

Council direct Administration to reject the request by Flodo Enterprises Inc. and Myriad Technologies Inc. for an extension of their obligation to commence construction in Bloomfield Business Park for an additional six months.

An All-Way Stop be installed at the intersection of Middle Line and Wheatley Road/Queen Street South in the Community of Tilbury East, subject to approval from the County of Essex.

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Arena Asset Management Plan

Consent application File B-12/23 to sever and convey a new residential lot, approximately 0.29 ha (0.72 ac.) in area, shown as Part 1 on the applicant

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Railway Crossing Safety and Maintenance. This motion will be added to the March 27, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Proceeds of $115,000 from the contracted sale of the ball diamond area at 1 Solvay Drive, Blenheim be allocated to the Capital Budget for the purpose of constructing a new ball diamond in Blenheim.

Be it resolved that administration, in consultation with the public, develop a plan for achievable improvements to Wheatley Area Arena over the short and medium-term with a goal to improve the accessibility, aesthetics, and overall experience of patrons and that this plan be returned to Council for funding consideration through the Capital Plan, Lifecycle Plan, grants, fundraising, or through other sources as they may become available.

Seventeen applications, as endorsed by the Together CK Review Committee, be approved under the

This motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding a purchasing process review. This motion will be added to the April 24, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Consent application File B-26/23, to sever a surplus dwelling (6835 Sixth Line East) and four (4) outbuildings on a new 1.1 ha (2.8 ac.) lot, shown as Part 1 on the applicant

Consent application File B-22/23, to sever a new 0.74 ha (1.83 ac.) vacant industrial lot, shown as Part 1 on the applicant

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 BL/03/23/D, to rezone the subject lands known as 38 Talbot Street West, in Part of Lot 28, Plan 91

The proposal for the supply and delivery of dust suppressants for gravel roadways within the Municipality be awarded to Den-Mar Brines Limited and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreement.

That administration take the following steps, and return to Council with a report outlining recommended or optional changes to Council to streamline purchasing processes and to reflect best practices of other municipalities and public sector agencies:

That the motion by Councillor C. McGregor re rental of two mini excavators be referred back to administration for the May 29 meeting for further information on costs and potential usage.

The revised Councillor Ward Funding Policy attached as Appendix

Consent application File B-35/23, to sever and convey a portion of land, approximately 1.15 ha (2.85 ac.) in area, described as Part 2, Registered Plan 24R-9422, in Part of Lot 12, Concession 1, in the Community of Raleigh, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 WH/27/23/D be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

That administration consult with the general public, regulatory bodies, and prospective vendors to finalize the scope of a buoy system at Erieau Beach with costs referred to the multi-year budget.

That administration be requested to develop an interim solution that meets an Infrastructure Protection Design Criteria for a 30-to-100-year hazard zone through an Environmental Assessment addendum to the approved plan between Coatsworth Road and Stevenson Road.

Be it resolved that the Mayor draft a resolution of council to all major providers of wireless devices requesting that they consider the possibility of additional infrastructure to provide adequate services in the area.

That Council direct administration to negotiate the potential of a shorter term extension or examine placing a clause that permits the potential for the municipality to opt out of particular provisions, or to terminate the contract early at a specified time period noted in the contract.

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 RA/25/23/S, to rezone the subject lands, in Part of Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 180 & Part of Reserve Lot, Block G, Plan 196, in the Community of Raleigh, to a site-specific Village Commercial-1675 (VC-1675) Zone, to:

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 TE/32/23/S to rezone the subject lands, known as 5210 Finn Line, in Part of Lot 3, Concession 9, in the Community of Tilbury-East, to a site-specific Agricultural-1557 (A1-1557) Zone, to permit a go-kart racing facility to operate from the premises

The tender in the amount of $9,766,855.55 (including HST) for the CK Housing Services New Apartment Building be awarded to Jayden Construction.

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 HA/36/23/P, in Part of Lot 22, Concession 4, West of Communication Road, in the Community of Harwich, known as 21089 Charing Cross Road, to rezone a portion of the lands from the Deferred Development (D) zone to Residential Low Density First (RL1), to permit an accessory residential dwelling, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

Official Plan Amendment application File D-09 HA/02/23/O, being OPA No. 76, in the Community of Harwich, for lands located on Talbot Trail, in Part of Lots 9 & 10, Concession 3, WCR, described as Block 9, Plan 24M-929, to re-designate a portion of the lands from Agricultural Area to Suburban Residential Area, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

Administration bring a report(s) with recommendations for Council to consider for affordable housing and emergency and/or transitional housing, whether retrofits of existing buildings or new builds, to be started and/or completed within this term of Council, with financing / long term debenture options and preferred locations potentially on municipally owned properties, by the November 6th, 2023 Council meeting prior to the 2024-2027 Multi Year Budget deliberations.

That Council direct administration to bring back a report in the Spring of 2024 with costing associated to a backyard chicken program for all of Chatham-Kent.

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 HA/50/23/F, in Part of Lot 27, Concession 1, West Communication Road, in the Community of Harwich, to change the zone classification from Agricultural (A1) to Agricultural-1688, Temporary Use (A1-1688-T), to permit a garden suite as defined by Section 39.1(1) of the Planning Act for a period of (20) years from the passing of this amendment, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 HA/40/23/H, to rezone the subject lands, in Part of Lot 13, Concession 1, WCR, described as Parts 1 & 2, Registered Plan 24R-2601, in the Community of Harwich, to change the zoning of the property to the site-specific Rural Highway Commercial (RHC-11) Zone, to permit the following uses:

Official Plan Amendment D-09 HA/03/22/H, being OPA No. 77, in Part of Lot 10, Concession 3, West of Communication Road, to re-designate a portion of the subject lands from Highway Commercial Area to Suburban Residential Area, to permit the development of new residential uses, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted;

Further consultation be undertaken regarding the various options presented in this report.

Administration prepare a report for the October 30, 2023 Council Meeting that will provide the following:

That administration be requested to develop a long-term plan for gravel roadways that includes the prioritization of upgrades to surface treatment or pavement for roadways that a key connector or where the traffic volumes meet the requirements.

The pathway in Tilbury’s Memorial Park be named the Bryon Fluker Memorial Trail.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion with regard to the Haul Route By-law. This matter will be added to the September 25, 2023 agenda for discussion and voting.

That Zoning By-law Amendment application file D-14 WH/47/23/O be postponed to the October 23 Council Planning meeting, and that no further public notice is required.

Council received a overview of the Community Improvement Plan which is a suite of incentives and actions to stimulate high priority developments. The current plan was approved by Council in March of 2020.

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Haul Route By-law

The following reserves be closed, and the balances and commitments attached to the reserves be transferred to the Strategic Development Reserve (17266):

The following works be considered as part of the 2024-2027 capital budget:

Councillor Ceccacci provided a notice of motion re Asset Management Plan Funding. The matter will be added to the October 30, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Councillor Ceccacci provided a notice of motion re letter of support for Waste Connections of Canada Environmental Screening Process. The matter will be added to the October 30, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a first time.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a second time.

Consent Application File B-91/23 to sever a surplus dwelling (4334 Middle Line) and two (2) outbuildings on a new lot, approximately 1.96 ha (4.85 ac.) in area, shown as Part 1 on the applicant

The proposal in the amount of $401,731.95 (including HST) for the Engineering Services for Queens Line and Merlin Road Roundabout be awarded to LEA Consulting Ltd.

The Director, Employment & Social Services and Clerk be authorized to formalize a Service Provider agreement, to deliver employment services at no additional cost to the Corporation, between the Windsor Regional Employment Network and The Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Letter of Support for Waste Connections of Canada Environmental Screening Process

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Asset Management Plan Funding

build multiple smaller buildings (cabins/tiny homes) to replace the current emergency housing program at Victoria Park Place

The Traffic Calming Policy, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.

The designated fire lanes in the community of Erieau identified as surplus in this report be listed for sale through the Disposition of Property By-Law.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding decorative crosswalks honouring Veterans. The matter will be added to the November 27, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Consent Application File B-106/23 to sever a surplus dwelling (22838 Wheatley Road) on a new lot, approximately 0.82 ha (2.05 ac.) in area, shown as Part 1 on the applicant

By-law 166-2020, which regulates the procurement of goods and services by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, be repealed.

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Decorative Crosswalks Honouring Veterans

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted by The Municipal Act.

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted by The Municipal Act.

That the report be referred back to administration for a report on what this would cost and feasibility to bring the service in house and if there is the possibility of the user groups playing a role.

The concept of Council meetings in all wards continue for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council in the following locations:

to a site-specific Institutional-1705 (I-1705) Zone, to add a Single Detached Dwelling as an additional permitted use, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

Construction of an elevator and accessible washrooms at the Wheatley Area Arena be considered as part of the 2025 update to the multi-year Capital Budget process.

Housing Services be directed to complete a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure 50 transitional cabins to replace Victoria Park Place.

The proposal in the amount of value of $440,869.50 (including HST) for consulting services related to the Building Condition Assessments (Municipal Facilities), be awarded to Pinchin Ltd.

“That Council waive the notice requirement to allow a motion by Councillor Doyle to be voted on at this meeting.”

"That a letter of support be sent to the Blenheim Golden Acres Curling Club to be included in their Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant application."

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 RA/85/23/R, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

PAW Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) be awarded a three year contract for Animal Control and Pound Services for all of Chatham-Kent at a cost of $3,740,887 (HST not applicable) for the period of April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, March 4, 2024 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted by The Municipal Act.

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a first time."

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a second time."

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 HA/06/24/O be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted."

"That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, March 25, 2024 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted by The Municipal Act."

Administration pursue the development of an Emergency Transitional Cabin Program on Municipality of Chatham-Kent owned 378, 390 & 392 Park Street, Chatham properties.

The Director of Housing Services be authorized to enter into a two-year sole source agreement with the Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic to assist in the delivery of Housing Stability Services.

The Director of Housing Services be authorized to enter into a 12 month sole source agreement with Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton Kent (CMHA-LK) Branch to deliver CK Housing First Intensive Case Management services, with the possibility to renew for two additional one-year terms.

The Director of Housing Services be authorized to enter into a 12 month sole source agreement with Hope Haven to deliver day programming and winter warming services, with the possibility to renew for two additional one-year terms.

"That the Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes be received."

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Beach Bus Business Plan. The matter will be added to the May 13, 2024 agenda for discussion and voting.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Powers to Address Repeat Offenders. The matter will be added to the May 13, 2024 agenda for discussion and voting.

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a first time."

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a second time."

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Powers to Address Repeat Offenders

The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Letter of Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation to receive an allocation of $977,409 from the 2023-2024 Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation program.

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Beach Bus Business Plan

“That council to direct administration to proceed with Option three funded as an operational variance and (implement the Beach Bus 1 day per month for 3 months for a one-year period).

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Support of Primary Health Care Access Points.

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a fist time."

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a second time."

“That report 16(c) be referred back to administration and that administration be directed to undertake a competitive bidding process for these items.”

“That report 16(d) be referred back to administration and that administration be directed to undertake a competitive bidding process for these items.”

“That report 16(d) be referred back to administration and that administration be directed to undertake a competitive bidding process for these items.”

be it therefore resolved that Administration investigate and report back on creative ways to support/and or incentivize the development of primary health care access points.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding strengthening enforcement of long grass and weeds and curbside collection issues.

The tender award in the amount of $6,141,808.78 (including HST) for Hot Mix Resurfacing be awarded to Huron Construction Company, A division of Brennan Paving and Construction Ltd.

The permanent closure of the access to “Burns Beach” at the south limit of Dillon Road be approved.

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Strengthening Enforcement of Long Grass and Weeds and Curbside Collection Issues

“That as part of the Transportation Master Plan staff review the feasibility of converting portions of King Street in downtown Chatham to one-way and introducing Angled parking,

"That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, August 12, 2024 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted by The Municipal Act."

The final 2023 operating surplus of 2.11M be allocated as follows:

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed."

T24-152 Snow Removal & Winter Maintenance Contract in the amount of $122,707.36 (including HST) per snow event be awarded to the various contractors listed within.

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Rondeau Park Barrier Beach

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Road Safety Action Plan Education Campaign.

At the request of Councillor Ceccacci, this motion was postponed to the November 4, 2024 Council Meeting.

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed."

The contract for work associated with R24-259 Chatham-Kent Leaf & Yard Waste Grinding at Drop-off Depots be awarded to Walker Environmental Group at an estimated total contract value of $1,232,296 (including HST).

The amendment to the Responsible Animal Ownership By-law No. 170-2021 regulating a two-year pilot program for backyard chickens in “rural residential” and “village residential” zones, except in the Community of Erieau, as defined by the Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 216-2009, as amended, be approved.

The proposed Encampment Response Strategy attached as Appendix A be approved by Council.

“That administration carry out an education campaign focused on the priorities identified the Road Safety Action Plan, including speeding.”

"That the meeting be extended to 10:15 p.m."

"That the Information Package be received for information."

"That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Good Roads Ontario Rural Road Safety Program."

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 RA/31/24/D, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted."

"That the meeting not be extended and adjourn at 10:00 p.m."

“That Chatham-Kent support primary care access points and physician recruitment in the following ways:

“That the following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 14(b), 15(a), 15(b), 15(c), 15(d), 18(a), 19(a), 20(a), 21(a), 21(c), 22(b), 23(a), 23(b), 24(a).”

To establish a Primary Care Family Physician Incentive reserve, of $140,000 annually or $420,000 total for the remainder of the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget, funded initially by a transfer of $420,000 from the Strategic Reserve

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Affordable Housing Opportunities.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

rezone a portion of the subject lands to a site specific Open Space-1724 (OS1-1724) zone to permit conservation uses and existing agriculture

That Council direct administration to continue to submit Expressions of Interest, if warranted, when surplus properties are made available

Administration be directed to continue to seek out grant funding from upper-level governments for capital costs and potential partnerships for affordable housing options

Administration to include the results of successful grant applications related to affordable housing developments

Administration be authorized, when warranted, to complete architectural pre-designs, feasibility, and cost estimations for development of affordable housing options

the by-law to establish certain user fees be updated to include certain fees for the review and inspection of small and large municipal telecommunications consent applications

Chatham-Kent's share of the Limerick Landfill closure capital cost, estimated at $361,240, be funded from the Recycling WDO Reserve.

That the report be postponed to the February 24, 2025 Council Meeting.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Sidewalk Winter Control.

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 HA/37/24/C be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted.

That Consent application File B-19/23 and File B-20/23, and Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 RA/02/25/S be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

That Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 HA/05/25/W, concerning lands known as 10973 River Line, to rezone a portion of the property to a site-specific Estate Residential-1741 (ER-1741) Zone, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

That Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 HA/33/24/W, concerning lands known as 10989 River Line, to rezone a portion of the property to a site-specific Estate Residential-1741 (ER-1741) Zone, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

That the Bloomfield Business Park - Repurchase of Three Properties report be referred back to administration, Development Services, for further discussion with the property owner.

That administration bring a business case to the 2026 budget update with current best practices employed by other municipalities and the costs associated with altering the current service level.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding the Blenheim Business Park.

As directed by Council, a by-law to reestablish the wards and council composition be approved.

That Administration prepare a report for the April 28 Council Meeting to provide an update on the status of the ongoing environmental permitting work regarding the 13 acres of vacant industrial land in the Blenheim Business Park.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Blenheim Power Supply Issues.

rezone a portion of the severed parcel to Open Space-1353 (OS1-1353) to permit only conservation type uses over the existing Woodland

That the remainder of contract be retendered.

the Recommended Program for Organic Waste Diversion, which includes a backyard composter program, a standardized curbside leaf and yard waste collection program (Option b.), and a pilot depot food waste digester program be approved.

request that municipal staff and the Mayor's Office liaise with Entegrus and Hydro One to compile an information report on the recurring power supply interruptions in Blenheim

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Hydro One Community Support Funding.

That the Council Information Package be received for information.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a first time.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a second time.

Council advocate to both the Provincial and Federal Governments of the urgent need for funding for all types of infrastructure projects including supportive housing, affordable housing, roads, bridges, water, wastewater, storm water, emergency services

Administration develop a more strategic plan for the equal distribution of funds throughout our communities, aligned with current and future arts and culture master plans

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Talbot Trail Realignment Funding.

Consent application File B-11/25, to sever a surplus dwelling (10516 River Line) on a new 1.55 ha (3.84 ac.) lot

the application be postponed pending the applicant holding a public consultation meeting with local residents.

a request for $5M of Provincial funding for the Talbot Trail project

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

for the property at 185 Murray Street, Chatham at a cost of $35,595 (inclusive of H.S.T.) from May 20, 2025, through August 20, 2025.

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 HA/15/25/D, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

That recommendation 1(d) be amended to read - Office, located in an existing building.

to amend site-specific Rural Highway Commercial-42 (RHC-42) zone, to add the following as additional permitted uses: Bed & Breakfast Establishment; Single Detached Dwelling; Temporary Care Facility; and, Office; be approved

the by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 245-2004 be approved as listed and attached in Appendix A.

That Council instruct administration to follow the procurement process for dust suppression program for 2025 with the goal of having a partial application completed this calendar year.

That administration bring a report in time for next year's procurement in order to make a decision on whether to re-instate effective dust control on gravel roads.

That the Council Information Package be received for information.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Chatham-Kent Police Services - Deloitte Staffing Analysis Report Update.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Tenders and RFP's Awarded by Delegated Authority.

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, July 14, 2025

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 RA/28/25/Y be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted.

Therefore be it resolved that Infrastructure and Engineering Services bring forward an annual information report to Council on the Tenders and RFPs that were awarded for the year through delegated authority.

The PUC initiate a Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update this fall to coordinate with the completion of the Chatham-Kent Official Plan Update and the Southwest Servicing Study

That the following locations have CCTV cameras implemented, with one-time costs of $94,000 paid from the strategic reserve, and ongoing operating expenses of $32,000 to be included in the 2026 budget update.

Therefore, be it resolved that Chatham-Kent Council request the Chief of Police attend a future Council meeting and present a report updating Council and the public about implementation of the hiring process.

That the Council Information Package be received for information.

rezone the residential surplus dwelling lot to a site-specific Agricultural-1173 (A1-1173) Zone that permits a surplus dwelling lot greater than 0.8 ha (1.98 ac.)

the Municipality authorize the operation of Golf Carts on roads in the Golf Cart Permit Area in Erieau.

administration be directed to review the method of bylaw enforcement within Chatham-Kent, and consider a centralized bylaw enforcement approach to enhance efficiency.

a business case be brought to the 2026 Budget update process for one additional Public Works By-Law Enforcement officer.

a contract amendment in the amount of $4,438,748.30 including contingency and HST for Jayden Construction be approved.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 HA/34/25/L be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted.

Administration be directed to enter into a lease agreement with FLT Energy Inc. for approximately 8.9 hectares (22 acres) of municipally-owned industrially zoned land that is currently farmed located off of Mitton Line in Ridgetown

That the Council Information Package be received for information.

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, October 20, 2025

the current Hydro One Councillor Ward Funding approach be maintained, except that Mayor/Councillor-supported community culture and recreation projects be managed through a quarterly intake process.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a Notice of Motion regarding Ice Allocation Policy Review.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a Notice of Motion regarding Road Safety Assessment of Chatham Street, Blenheim.

Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, December 1, 2025

Change the maximum permitted building height in the Urban Commercial (Office and Service) (UC(OS)) Zone from 10.67 m to 15.24 m

Convert a portion of the westbound right-turn lane on King Street at 5th Street to two 1-hour parking spaces

the notice requirement be waived to allow a motion by Mayor Canniff to be voted on at this meeting.

rezone the severed parcel to a site specific Agricultural-1769 (A1-1769) Zone, to set a minimum lot area of 2.82 ha (6.96 ac.)

The sole source purchase and implementation of Eproval online permitting software for managing special events and grant applications be approved for a three-year pilot project at a cost of $118,650 (including HST).

A donation in the amount of $45,000 from the Ridge Landfill Community Trust for the purpose of funding the development of a new 3 on 3 basketball court at McGregor Kinsmen Park in Blenheim be received.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding warming centres in communities beyone central Chatham.

January 26, 2026 Closed Session Report be approved.

the following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 14(b), 14(c), 14(d), 14(e), 14(f), 15(a), 16(b), 16(c), 17(b), 18(a), 18(b), 18(c)

the by-laws be taken as read for a first time.

the by-laws be taken as read for a second time.

rezone the former gravel pit area, and a portion of adjacent lands, to a site-specific Open Space-1773 (OS1-1773) Zone

The Wheatley Community Development Action Plan (2025-2029) be adopted by Council.

By-law 205-2023, which regulates the procurement of goods and services by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, be repealed.

Five applications, as endorsed by the Together CK Review Committee, be approved under the Significant Events grant program for a total of $102,610.

the Mayor write to the Minister of Transportation, the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, to undertake an operational review of Highway 40 from Chatham to Wallaceburg

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding High-Speed Fibre Internet to Ridgetown.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding municipal housing maintenance costs.

the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

to sever and convey 0.57 ha (1.4 ac.) of land, shown as Part 1 on the applicant's sketch, as a lot addition to the abutting property

the by-laws be taken as read for a first time.

the by-laws be taken as read for a second time.