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633 civic action(s) tagged governance across 76 meeting date(s) (2022-11-21 to 2026-03-23).

Related Councillors

Allin, Anderson, B. McGregor, Bondy, C. McGregor, Canniff, Ceccacci, Crew, Doyle, Finn, Hall, Harrigan, Jubenville, McDonald, McGrail, Pinsonneault, Storey, Thompson, Wright

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2022-11-21 — October 3, 2022 Council minutes

Council Minutes from its meeting held on October 3, 2022

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 12a

2022-11-21 — October 17, 2022 Council minutes

Council Minutes from its meeting held on October 17, 2022

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 12b

2022-11-21 — Drainage Board Recommendations (Nov 15, 2022)

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on November 15, 2022

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 12c

2022-11-21 — 25th Anniversary of Amalgamation

25th Anniversary of Amalgamation

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 17b

2022-11-21 — 2023 Non-union Statutory and Non-Statutory Holidays

2023 Non-union Statutory and Non-Statutory Holidays

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 20a

2022-11-21 — 2023 Council Meeting Schedule

2023 Council Meeting Schedule

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 20b

2022-11-21 — Acting Mayor Schedule 2022-2026

Acting Mayor Schedule 2022-2026

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 20c

2022-11-21 — Amending Staff Appointment Bylaws

Amending Staff Appointment Bylaws

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 20d

2022-11-21 — Motion to waive notice requirement (Councillor Allin)

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

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 21a

2022-11-21 — Notice of Motion - Vaccination Policy for Council and Committee Members

Councillor Allin presented a notice of motion regarding Vaccination Policy for Council and Committee Members.

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 21a

2022-11-21 — November 21, 2022 Closed Session Report approval

That the November 21, 2022 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 22

2022-11-21 — Approval of November 21, 2022 Council Information Package

That the November 21, 2022 Council Information Package be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 23a

2022-11-21 — Letters supporting Conservation Authority re Bill 23 Board Review — Needs human review

regarding Bill 23, Board Review as well as include reference to the Ontario Heritage Act items that are in Bill 23

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 23a

2022-11-21 — Support for Councillor McGrail's ROMA Board Zone 1 nomination (2023-2027) — Needs human review

request for her name to be entered as a candidate for Zone 1, ROMA Board 2023-2027.

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 23a

2022-11-21 — Adjournment

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, November 28, 2022 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted by The Municipal Act.

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 26

2022-12-05 — November 21, 2022 Council minutes

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on November 21, 2022

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 14a

2022-12-05 — Drainage Board Recommendations (Nov 15, 2022)

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on November 15, 2022

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 14b

2022-12-05 — 2023 Interim Tax Levy, Due Dates, and Borrowing By-laws

The tax rates in Attachment A be adopted for the purpose of calculating taxes levied under the 2023 Interim Tax Levy By-law.

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 17a

2022-12-05 — External Auditor Contract Correction

External Auditor Contract Correction

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 17b

2022-12-05 — Citizen Appointments to Committees of Council and Local Boards 2022-2026

Citizen Appointments to Committees of Council for 2022-2026

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 18a

2022-12-05 — Councillor Appointments to Committees of Council and Local Boards

That the Councillor Appointments to Committees of Council and Local Boards be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 18b

2022-12-05 — Motion to postpone Councillor Allin's Vaccination Policy motion

That the motion by Councillor Allin re Vaccination Policy for Council and Committee members be postponed until such time as the Employee Vaccination and Verification and testing policy is suspended in its entirety.

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 18d

2022-12-05 — Vaccination Policy for Council and Committee Members suspended (Councillor Allin)

Therefore, be it resolved that the vaccination verification and testing policy for Council and committee members be suspended in full, therefore not requiring new Councillors or committee members to be vaccinated or test as a condition of participating in municipal business on municipal premises.

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 18d

2022-12-05 — Notice of Motion - suspend balance of Employee Vaccination Verification and Testing Policy

Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding the suspension of the balance of the Employee Vaccination Verification and Testing Policy for all Municipal Staff which requires new hires to be vaccinated as a condition of hire.

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 19a

2022-12-05 — November 28 and December 5, 2022 Closed Session reports received

That the November 28, 2022 and December 5, 2022 Closed Session reports be received.

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 20

2022-12-05 — Approval of December 5, 2022 Council Information Package

That the December 5, 2022 Council Information Package be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 21a

2022-12-05 — Adjournment

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, December 12, 2022 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted by The Municipal Act.

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 24

2023-01-16 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 4

2023-01-16 — Leave of Absence - Councillor Melissa Harrigan

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2023-01-16 — Council Meeting Minutes - December 5, 2022

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on December 5, 2022

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2023-01-16 — Council Meeting Minutes - December 12, 2022

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on December 12, 2022

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2023-01-16 — Drainage Board Recommendations - January 10, 2023

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on January 10, 2023

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

2023-01-16 — Board of Health Minutes - November 16, 2022

Board of Health minutes from its meeting held on November 16, 2022

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(d)

2023-01-16 — Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee Minutes - December 13, 2022

Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee minutes from its meeting held on December 13, 2022

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(e)

2023-01-16 — Ridge Landfill Liaison Committee Minutes - December 13, 2022

Ridge Landfill Liaison Committee minutes from its meeting held on December 13, 2022

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(f)

2023-01-16 — 2022 BMA Study Presentation — Needs human review

The Director of Financial Services provided Council with an overview of the results of the BMA Study

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2023-01-16 — 2021 Financial Indicator Review

2021 Financial Indicator Review (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

2023-01-16 — October 2022 Budget Variance Forecast

Administration continue to monitor operations and report back to Council with the Final 2022 variance report after the completion of the year-end audit.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)

2023-01-16 — Appointment By-law - Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licences

Appointment By-law Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licences

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2023-01-16 — Motion re Decision Making on Future Vaccination Policies (Defeated)

That any further vaccination employment policies be decided upon collaboratively between Chatham-Kent Council and the Chatham-Kent Executive Management Team

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)

2023-01-16 — Motion re Strengthening Powers of the Integrity Commissioner (Postponed)

This notice of motion was postponed to a future meeting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(c)

2023-01-16 — Closed Session Report Received

That the January 16, 2023 Closed Session report be received.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24

2023-01-16 — Approval of Council Information Package

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2023-01-16 — Resolution re Great Lakes Freshwater Action Plan Funding — Needs human review

the Municipality of Chatham-Kent calls on the federal government to commit $1 billion in funding over five years for a strengthened Freshwater Action Plan in Budget 2023.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2023-01-16 — Endorsement of Alysson Storey for FCM Board of Directors — Needs human review

endorse Alysson Storey to stand for election on FCMs Board of Directors for the period starting January 2023 and ending June 2024

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 26

2023-02-06 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 4

2023-02-06 — Council Minutes - January 16, 2023

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on January 16, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2023-02-06 — Drainage Board Recommendations - January 10, 2023

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on January 10, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2023-02-06 — Report to Council Template Changes

Report to Council Template Changes (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2023-02-06 — Staff Appointment By-laws

Staff Appointment By Laws

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

2023-02-06 — Notice of Motion - Municipal Insurance in Ontario

Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion regarding Municipal Insurance in Ontario.

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2023-02-06 — Closed Session Reports Approval

That the January 26, February 1 and February 6, 2023 Closed Session Reports be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21

2023-02-06 — Approval of Council Information Package

That the February 6, 2023 Council Information Package be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2023-02-13 — Drainage Board Recommendations - February 7, 2023

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on February 7, 2023

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 13 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2023-02-13 — Notice of Motion - Council Compensation for External Committees

Councillor Hall presented a notice of motion regarding Council Compensation for external committees.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 13 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16

2023-03-06 — Council Minutes February 1, 2023

Council Minutes from its meeting held on February 1, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2023-03-06 — Council Minutes February 6, 2023

Council Minutes from its meeting held on February 6, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2023-03-06 — Council Minutes February 13, 2023

Council Minutes from its meeting held on February 13, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

2023-03-06 — Budget Committee Minutes January-February 2023

Budget Committee Minutes from its meetings held on January 11, January 26, January 31 and February 1, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(d)

2023-03-06 — Drainage Board Recommendations February 7, 2023

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on February 7, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(e)

2023-03-06 — Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport Accountable Executive

Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport – Accountable Executive

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(d)

2023-03-06 — Motion re Reducing Municipal Insurance Costs

Now Therefore, Council direct administration to engage with other municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and any other relevant municipal associations, to determine what tools may be available to reduce insurance costs

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2023-03-06 — Integrity Commissioner 2022 Annual Report

Integrity Commissioner 2022 Annual Report

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2023-03-06 — Information and Privacy Commissioner 2022 Statistical Report

Information and Privacy Commissioner 2022 Statistical Report (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)

2023-03-06 — Council Code of Conduct Gifts and Benefits

Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(c)

2023-03-06 — Changes to Procedure By-law Relating to Deputations - referral

That the report be referred back to administration for consultation with the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(d)

2023-03-06 — Motion re Council Compensation for Sitting on Committees

Staff be directed to engage with the Citizen Review Committee for Council Compensation to examine the issue of elected officials in Chatham-Kent accepting payments, stipends, per diems or similar benefits associated with participation on regionally, provincially or federally focused committees, boards or groups, if they choose.

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(e)

2023-03-06 — Closed Session Report approval

That the March 6, 2023 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24

2023-03-06 — Approval of March 6, 2023 Council Information Package

That the March 6, 2023 Council Information Package be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2023-03-06 — Resolution on homelessness as a crisis (AMO Pre-Budget Submission) — Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council calls on the Provincial Government to urgently:

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2023-03-06 — Resolution supporting Bill 5 Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act — Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council express its support for Bill 5 – Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2023-03-27 — Council Meeting Minutes - March 6, 2023

The Council meetings minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 13(a)

2023-03-27 — Council Meeting Minutes - March 20, 2023

The Council meetings minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 13(b)

2023-03-27 — Board of Health Minutes - February 15, 2023

These minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 13(c)

2023-03-27 — Drainage Board Recommendations - March 21, 2023

These minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 13(d)

2023-03-27 — Changes to Procedure By-law relating to deputations

By-law 141-2022 and amending By-law 180-2022, a Procedure By-law governing Council, Committees and Local Boards of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and the conduct of its members be repealed.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2023-03-27 — Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Strategy Update #5 — Needs human review

Councillor Crew stated that a great deal of good work has come from this Municipal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, and asked how it will be funded going forward.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2023-03-27 — 2023 Municipal Insurance

This information report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(f)

2023-03-27 — 2022 Record of Payment to Council Owned Vendors — Needs human review

There was no discussion on this report. As this was an information report, no motion was required.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)

2023-03-27 — 2022 Statement of Remuneration & Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials

This information report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(e)

2023-03-27 — Notice of motion - Purchasing process review

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.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2023-03-27 — Approval of March 27, 2023 Council Information Package

That the March 27, 2023 Council Information Package be recieved.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2023-03-27 — Nomination of Josephine Richardson for Ontario Senior of the Year Award — Needs human review

That Josephine Richardson, last year

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2023-03-27 — Adjournment to next meeting

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, April 3, 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.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 27

2023-04-03 — March 27, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes

The Council meeting minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 13(a)

2023-04-03 — RFP R22-304 Digitalization of HRIS

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(g)

2023-04-03 — Development of the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget & Schedule

Administration develop recommendations for the draft 2024-2027 multi-year operating budget that give Council a starting position of a net tax impact at or below the estimated rate of annual inflation, in addition to a 1.5% increase for the capital asset management plan and a 0.5% increase in the allocation to the rate stabilization reserve.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2023-04-03 — BIA Board of Management Appointments

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2023-04-03 — Flags at the Chatham-Kent Municipal Centres

Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding flags at the Chatham-Kent Municipal Centres. This motion will be added to the April 24, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2023-04-03 — Approval of April 3, 2023 Council Information Package

That the April 3, 2023 Council Information Package be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2023-04-03 — Adjournment to next meeting April 24, 2023

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, April 24, 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.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25

2023-04-24 — Council Meeting Minutes - April 3, 2023

The Council meeting minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2023-04-24 — Drainage Board Recommendations - March 21, 2023

These minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2023-04-24 — Library Board Minutes - February 28, 2023

These minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

2023-04-24 — Historic Downtown Chatham BIA minutes - March 22, 2023

minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(d)

2023-04-24 — CK to the Power of Young People 2022 Survey and Advisory Group Update — Needs human review

The Manager of Community Attraction & Promotion presented an update on the activities of the CKY Advisory Group and reviewed their findings from the 2022 third CKY Survey that was conducted gaining input from 601 young people.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2023-04-24 — Citizen Appointment to Municipal Heritage Committee

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(e)

2023-04-24 — Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Purchasing Process Review

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:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2023-04-24 — Riverview Gardens Committee of Management - Fixing Long Term Care Act 2021 Governance

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2023-04-24 — Chatham-Kent Accessibility Advisory Committee 2022-2023 Report and Terms of Reference

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2023-04-24 — Amending Appointment By-law 10-2023 for Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2023-04-24 — Flags policy - alternative motion (Crew/B. McGregor)

That administration develop a policy and protocol to provide clear direction and an administrative framework for the proper and consistent use of flags and flagpole(s) at all municipal facilities.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)

2023-04-24 — Motion by Councillor Jubenville re Flags at Chatham-Kent Municipal Centres

That Council direct Administration to avoid controversy and discrimination while encouraging inclusion of all Chatham-Kent residents under the Federal, Provincial and Municipal flags, by stating the only flags that shall be flown at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre and all Municipal service centers across Chatham-Kent, will be the Canadian National Flag, the Ontario Provincial Flag and the Chatham Kent Municipal Flag.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)

2023-04-24 — Closed Session Report approval

That the April 24, 2023 Closed Session report be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23

2023-04-24 — Approval of April 24, 2023 Council Information Package

That the April 24, 2023 Council Information Package be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2023-04-24 — Endorsement of Councillor Storey for FCM Board of Directors — Needs human review

That Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent endorse Councillor Alysson Storey to stand for election on FCM

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2023-04-24 — Letter of support re South Glengarry Education Funding and Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines — Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Motion by South Glengarry re Education Funding and Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines to the Ministry of Education, MPP McNaughton, MPP Joes, Zone 1 Municipalities, ROMA, AMO and WOWC.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2023-04-24 — Letter of support re South Huron School Bus Stop Arm Cameras — Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution from the Municipality of South Huron regarding Support for the School Bus Stop Arm Cameras.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2023-04-24 — Adjournment and authorization to meet in closed session May 8, 2023

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, May 8, 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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 27

2023-05-08 — Police Services orientation presentation — Needs human review

Police Chief Gary Conn presented an orientation of the Chatham-Kent Police Services, which included the responsibilities of Boards, Police Services Act, Adequacy Standards Ontario Regulation 3/99 Under Police Services Act, Transparency and Accountability and Future Considerations.

Source: Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2023-05-08 — Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 2022 (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2023-05-08 — Councillor Ward Funding Policy revision

The revised Councillor Ward Funding Policy attached as Appendix

Source: Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2023-05-08 — Age Friendly Advisory Committee citizen appointments

Chatham-Kent Age Friendly Advisory Committee Citizen Appointments

Source: Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2023-05-29 — April 24, 2023 Council Minutes approval

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on April 24, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2023-05-29 — May 8, 2023 Council Minutes approval

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on May 8, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2023-05-29 — May 15, 2023 Council Minutes approval

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on May 15, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

2023-05-29 — Audit and Risk Committee minutes (March 2, 2023)

Audit and Risk Committee minutes from its meeting held on March 2, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(e)

2023-05-29 — Historic Downtown Chatham BIA minutes (April 11, 2023)

Historic Downtown Chatham BIA minutes from its meeting held on April 11, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(f)

2023-05-29 — Tilbury BIA AGM and Board minutes (March 8 and April 5, 2023)

Tilbury BIA AGM Minutes and Board Meeting Minutes from March 8, 2023 and April 5, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(g)

2023-05-29 — Ridgetown BIA minutes (April 6, 2023)

Ridgetown BIA minutes from its meeting held on April 6, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(h)

2023-05-29 — Authorization of Payments to Member of Council-Owned Vendors

Council authorize Administration to process payments for any purchases in compliance with Chatham-Kent

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2023-05-29 — Civil Marriage Solemnization

Civil Marriage Solemnization

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2023-05-29 — Amending Appointment By-law 10-2023

Amending Appointment By-law 10-2023 for Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(c)

2023-05-29 — Adjournment

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, June 5, 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.

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 27

2023-05-29 — Approval of Council Information Package

That the May 29, 2023 Council Information Package be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2023-05-29 — Blenheim wireless network resolution

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.

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25

2023-05-29 — Closed Session Report approval

That the May 29, 2023 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23

2023-06-05 — Citizen Review Committee on Council Remuneration: 2022 to 2026 Term

Elected officials in Chatham-Kent be able to accept payments, stipends, per diems or similar benefits associated with participation on regionally, provincially, or federally focused committees, boards or groups, if they choose, provided that:

Source: Council Meeting - June 5 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(a) - Corporate Services

2023-06-26 — Council Minutes - May 29, 2023

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on May 29, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)

2023-06-26 — Council Minutes - June 5, 2023

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on June 5, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)

2023-06-26 — Council Minutes - June 12, 2023

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes form its meeting held on June 12, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)

2023-06-26 — Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes

Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes from its meetings held on January 24, February 21 and March 9, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)

2023-06-26 — Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee minutes

Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting held on April 5, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)

2023-06-26 — Historic Downtown Chatham BIA minutes

Historic Downtown Chatham BIA minutes from its meeting held on May 9, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)

2023-06-26 — Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update 6 — Needs human review

Council received this presentation and information report for information.

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2023-06-26 — Time for Change - MFIPPA

Time for Change – Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)

2023-06-26 — AMO recommendation - removal of egregious sitting members

in the most egregious cases, such as harassment or assault, municipalities should be able to apply to a judge to remove a sitting member if recommended by an Integrity Commissioner

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2023-06-26 — Support for AMO recommendations on Codes of Conduct and Integrity Commissioners

That the Municipality of Chatham-Kent supports the recommendations made by AMO that the;

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2023-06-26 — Waive notice requirement for Councillor C. McGregor motion

That Council waive the notice requirement to allow a motion by Councillor C. McGregor to be voted on at this meeting.

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2023-06-26 — Approval of Communication Items - June 26, 2023 Council Information Package — Needs human review

That the June 26, 2023 Council Information Package be received.

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-07-10 — Chatham-Kent Council minutes from June 26, 2023

Chatham-Kent Council minutes from its meeting held on June 26, 2023

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2023-07-10 — Leave of Absence Extension - Councillor Melissa Harrigan

Leave of Absence Extension

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2023-07-10 — Amending Appointment By-law 10-2023 for Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses

Amending Appointment By-law 10-2023 for Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

2023-07-10 — Contractual Enforcement Officers Appointment Bylaw

Contractual Enforcement Officers Appointment Bylaw

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)

2023-07-10 — Notice of Motion - CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg (Hall)

Councillor Hall presented a Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2023-07-10 — Notice of Motion - CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg (McGrail)

Councillor McGrail presented a Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2023-07-10 — Notice of Motion - Council Meetings in all Wards (Canniff)

Mayor Canniff presented a Notice of Motion re Council Meetings in all Wards. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2023-07-10 — Notice of Motion - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Downtown Wallaceburg (C. McGregor)

Councillor C. McGregor presented a Notice of Motion re Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Downtown Wallaceburg. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2023-07-10 — Notice of Motion - Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent (Canniff)

Mayor Canniff presented a Notice of Motion re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2023-07-10 — Approval of Closed Session Reports

That the June 26, 2023 and July 10, 2023 Closed Session Reports be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23

2023-07-10 — Adjournment to next meeting

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 26

2023-08-14 — Integrity Commissioner Report re: Councillor Jubenville

Councillor Jubenville’s remuneration be suspended for a period of three months.
The 90 days cover pay periods commencing September 1, 2023 and consecutively through October and November 2023 until 90 days complete.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 12(a)

2023-08-14 — Update Report on the Imagine Chatham-Kent Proposal

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:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2023-08-14 — Built Heritage Public Policy Project (information report) — Needs human review

The report was received for information.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)

2023-08-14 — Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg (Hall)

Councillor Hall presented a Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-08-14 — Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg (McGrail)

Councillor McGrail presented a Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-08-14 — Notice of Motion re Council Meetings in all Wards (Canniff)

Mayor Canniff presented a Notice of Motion re Council Meetings in all Wards. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-08-14 — Notice of Motion re Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Downtown Wallaceburg (C. McGregor)

Councillor C. McGregor presented a Notice of Motion re Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Downtown Wallaceburg. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-08-14 — Notice of Motion re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent (Canniff)

Mayor Canniff presented a Notice of Motion re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-08-14 — Closed Session Report Approval

That the August 14, 2023 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24

2023-08-14 — Letter of Support re Federal Infrastructure Funding — Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support to encourage the Federal Government to support the sustainability and growth of critical infrastructure through a new round of flexible federal-provincial infrastructure funding through:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2023-08-14 — Receipt of August 14, 2023 Council Information Package — Needs human review

That the August 14, 2023 Council Information Package be received.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2023-08-14 — Adjournment — Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, September 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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 28

2023-09-11 — Council Meeting Minutes July 10, 2023

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on July 10, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2023

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on August 14, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Tilbury BIA minutes

Tilbury BIA minutes from its meeting held on May 10, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Motion re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent

Motion by Mayor Canniff re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Amending By-law Enforcement Officers and Weed Inspectors By-laws

Amending By-law Enforcement Officers By-law 29-2023 and Weed Inspectors By-law 31-2023

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Amending Appointment By-law 10-2023

Amending Appointment By-law 10-2023 for Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Motion re Council Meetings in all Wards

Motion by Mayor Canniff re Council Meetings in all Wards

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Tax Billing and Collection Policy Amendment

Tax Billing and Collection Policy Amendment

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — IT Strategy & Research Subscription Service

IT Strategy & Research Subscription Service

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Asset & Quality Management 2 Year Contract Position

A 2-year temporary contract Engineering Technologist 1 position for the Asset and Quality Management division be approved to begin in October 2023.

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Council Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Council Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Notice of Motion re Natural Heritage Strategy

Councillor Pinsonneault presented a notice of motion with regard to the Natural Heritage Strategy. This matter will be added to the September 25, 2023 agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Closed Session Report approval

That the September 11, 2023 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Approval of Council Information Package

That the September 11, 2023 Council Information Package be received.

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Adjournment

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, September 18, 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.

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-21 — Burk Drainage Works - lobby for shoreline protection funding

That Council direct administration to lobby the Provincial and Federal governments for funds for application to new shoreline protection along Erie Shore Drive and related engineering reports with the intention of those funds reducing and deferring costs to residents and agricultural lands and increasing protection.

Source: Special Council Meeting - September 21 2023 (Minutes) — Item 11a - Burk Drainage Works, recommendation 3

2023-09-21 — Adjournment

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, September 25, 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.

Source: Special Council Meeting - September 21 2023 (Minutes) — Item 13 - Adjournment

2023-09-25 — Adjustments to the Community Improvement Plan

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.

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2023-09-25 — Municipal Housing Pledges and Targets, Strong Mayor Powers and Building Faster Fund

Administration prepare a Housing Pledge for no later than the December 11, 2023 Council Meeting to be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by the December 15, 2023 deadline.

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2023-09-25 — Citizen Appointment to Committee of Adjustment

Citizen Appointment to Committee of Adjustment

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(f)

2023-09-25 — Chatham-Kent Age Friendly Advisory Committee Appointment

Chatham-Kent Age Friendly Advisory Committee Appointment

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2023-09-25 — Provincial Offences Court Closures (information report)

Provincial Offences Court Closures (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2023-09-25 — Formulate a Bottled Water Policy for future emergencies

That administration formulate a Bottled Water Policy to be utilized in all future boil water advisories, floods, tornados or other emergencies in Chatham-Kent.

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2023-09-25 — Waive notice requirement for Councillor Anderson motion

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

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2023-09-25 — Receive September 25, 2023 Council Information Package

That the September 25, 2023 Council Information Package be received.

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2023-09-25 — Adjournment to next meeting

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, October 16, 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.

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 27 Adjournment

2023-10-16 — Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2023

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on September 11, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2023-10-16 — Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2023

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on September 18, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2023-10-16 — Chatham-Kent Library Board Minutes June 27, 2023

Chatham-Kent Library Board minutes from its meeting held on June 27, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

2023-10-16 — Municipal Museums Advisory Committee Minutes May 23, 2023

Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting held on May 23, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(d)

2023-10-16 — Talent Attraction & Retention Initiatives - Learning, Earning and LivingCK — Needs human review

The Manager of Community Attraction and Promotion provided Council with an overview of the following key deliverables of the Learning, Earning and Living CK program:

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2023-10-16 — Amendment to Financial Policy Review - Reserve Fund Policy Threshold

be changed to $100,000.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b) Amendment

2023-10-16 — Financial Policy Review

The amended Reserves and Reserve Funds Policy, attached as Appendix A, be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2023-10-16 — Reserves and Reserve Funds Housekeeping

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

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

2023-10-16 — 2024 Council Meeting Schedule

The 2024 Council Meeting Schedule (Attachment A) be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2023-10-16 — Notice of Motion - Asset Management Plan Funding

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.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2023-10-16 — Notice of Motion - Letter of Support for Waste Connections Environmental Screening

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.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2023-10-16 — Closed Session Report Approval

That the October 16, 2023 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22

2023-10-16 — Letter of Support to Town of Midland - Catch and Release Resolution — Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support to the Town of Midland with regard to their Catch and Release resolution.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-10-16 — Receipt of October 16, 2023 Council Information Package

That the October 16, 2023 Council Information Package be received.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-10-16 — Adjournment

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, October 23, 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.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 26

2023-10-30 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 4 - Recess to Closed Session

2023-10-30 — Imagine Chatham-Kent Proposal Public Consultation

Administration report back, as soon as possible, with an action plan and funding source to address the various Life Safety concerns identified in the Building Condition Assessment report for the Civic Centre.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2023-10-30 — Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole Dissolution Consideration

That when the report returns to Council, administration consider the need for the Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole and the potential to dissolve the Committee, seeing how it is no longer active.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2023-10-30 — Previous Council Action Items

Action items listed on Appendix B be removed from the Council Action list and no further action occur on these items.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2023-10-30 — Closed Session Report Approval

That the October 30, 2023 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22 - Closed Session Reports

2023-10-30 — Approval of Communication Items

That the October 30, 2023 Information Package be received.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23 - Approval of Communication Items

2023-10-30 — Housing Target Commitment and Strong Mayor Powers

That administration send a letter to the province reaffirming its commitment of the housing target, noting that we will not be accepting Strong Mayor Powers to Chatham-Kent.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24 - Non Agenda Business

2023-10-30 — Adjournment

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, November 6, 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.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 26 - Resolution Council in Closed Session & Adjournment

2023-11-06 — Council Meeting Minutes September 21, 2023

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on September 21, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 13(a)

2023-11-06 — Council Meeting Minutes September 25, 2023

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on September 25, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 13(b)

2023-11-06 — Historic Downtown Chatham BIA Minutes September 12, 2023

Historic Downtown Chatham BIA minutes from its meeting held on September 12, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 13(c)

2023-11-06 — Entegrus 2022 Financial Statements and Board Appointments

The audited consolidated financial statements of Entegrus Inc. for 2022 be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(a) - Entegrus AGM Report

2023-11-06 — 2022 Audited Financial Statements

The audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a) - 2022 Audited Financial Statements

2023-11-06 — Housing - Letter Advocating Social Assistance Rate Increases

That Council prepare a letter addressed to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, as well as local MPPs to strongly recommend that accommodation rates of social assistance payments increase to the local Average Market Rent for recipients of Ontario Works Assistance and the Ontario Disability Support Program.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a) - Housing and Homelessness Progress Report (second motion)

2023-11-06 — Appointment of Integrity Commissioner / Closed Meeting Investigator

SC Consulting be appointed as the Integrity Commissioner/Closed Meeting Investigator for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for a two-year period, plus two 1 year extensions, if desired by both parties.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a) - Appointment of Integrity Commissioner

2023-11-06 — Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update #7 — Needs human review

Council received this report for information.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(b) - DEIJ Strategy Update #7

2023-11-06 — Strategic Asset Management Policy Update

The Strategic Asset Management Policy (SAMP) that complies with O.Reg 588/17

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(e) - Strategic Asset Management Policy Update

2023-11-06 — Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole

Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding the Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole. The matter will be added to the November 27, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23 - Notices of Motion

2023-11-06 — Approval of November 6, 2023 Closed Session Report

That the November 6, 2023 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24 - Closed Session Reports

2023-11-06 — Approval of Communication Items - November 6, 2023 Information Package

That the November 6, 2023 Information Package be received.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25(a) - Approval of Communication Items

2023-11-06 — Adjournment

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next meeting to be held on November 20, 2023 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted under the Municipal Act.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 28 - Adjournment

2023-11-06 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 4 - Recess to Closed Session

2023-11-21 — Emergency Communications Network Upgrade

That the report be referred back to administration for more information and options.

Source: Special Council Meeting - November 21 2023 (Minutes) — Item 13a - Emergency Communications Network Upgrade

2023-11-21 — Adjournment

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, November 27, 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.

Source: Special Council Meeting - November 21 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16 - Resolution Council in Closed Session & Adjournment

2023-11-27 — October 16, 2023 Council minutes

Chatham-Kent Council minutes from its meeting held on October 16, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14a

2023-11-27 — October 23, 2023 Council minutes

Chatham-Kent Council minutes from its meeting held on October 23, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14b

2023-11-27 — October 30, 2023 Council minutes

Chatham-Kent Council minutes from its meeting held on October 30, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14c

2023-11-27 — Drainage Board Recommendations (Nov 14, 2023)

Drainage Board Recommendations form its meeting held on November 14, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14d

2023-11-27 — Audit and Risk Committee minutes (May 8, 2023)

Audit and Risk Committee minutes from its meeting held on May 8, 2023

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14e

2023-11-27 — Landlord Tenant Board Tribunal System letter

A letter be sent to local MPPs, the executive chair of Tribunals Ontario, the Attorney General, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Premier of Ontario, and copied to all municipalities in Ontario requesting that the Government of Ontario immediately move forward on the 61 recommendations

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16a

2023-11-27 — Debt Management Strategy Update

The Debt Management Strategy attached as Appendix A be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17a

2023-11-27 — Purchasing By-law Revisions

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

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17b

2023-11-27 — Wheatley Task Force Funding - Province of Ontario

Council authorize Administration to hire a contracted Economic Development Officer staff member for a period of two years in order to support the efforts of the Wheatley Task Force, to be entirely funded by the Province of Ontario.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19a

2023-11-27 — Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole

Councillor Jubenville withdrew her motion.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19c

2023-11-27 — Declaring intimate partnership violence an epidemic

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding declaring intimate partnership violence and epidemic. The matter will be added to the December 11, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21a

2023-11-27 — Roadways previously funded by the Provincial Government

Councillor B. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding roadways previously funded by the Provincial Government. This matter will be added to the December 11, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21a

2023-11-27 — Closed Session Reports approval (Nov 20 and Nov 27, 2023)

That the November 20, 2023 and November 27, 2023 Closed Session Report be approved

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22

2023-11-27 — Approval of November 27, 2023 Council Information Package

That the November 27, 2023 Council Information Package be received.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23a

2023-11-27 — Adjournment

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.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 26

2023-11-30 — Adoption of 2024-2027 Multi-Year Municipal Budget

That Chatham-Kent Council adopt the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Municipal Budget, and end Council

Source: Council Meeting - November 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 7 - 2024 Budget

2023-11-30 — Adjournment to next meeting and authorization to meet in closed session

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.

Source: Council Meeting - November 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 8 - Resolution Council in Closed Session & Adjournment

2023-12-11 — Council Minutes - November 6, 2023

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on November 6, 2023

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16a

2023-12-11 — Council Minutes - November 20, 2023

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on November 20, 2023

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16b

2023-12-11 — Council Minutes - November 21, 2023

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on November 21, 2023

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16c

2023-12-11 — Council Minutes - November 27, 2023

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on November 27, 2023

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16d

2023-12-11 — Drainage Board Recommendations - November 14, 2023

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on November 14, 2023

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16e

2023-12-11 — Library Board Minutes - October 24, 2023

Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on October 24, 2023

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16f

2023-12-11 — Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - September 19 and October 17, 2023

Chatham-Kent Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes from its meetings held on September 19, 2023 and October 17, 2023

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16g

2023-12-11 — Training Facilitator Roster for Corporate Training

Training Facilitator Roster for Corporate Training

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17c

2023-12-11 — Conservation Authority Service Agreements

Conservation Authority Service Agreements

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18a

2023-12-11 — Extension of Risk Management Services Agreement with Upper Thames River Conservation Authority

Extension of Risk Management Services Agreement with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority under the Clean Water Act

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18b

2023-12-11 — Starter Company Plus - Successful Applicants Spring 2023 Cohort (information report)

Starter Company Plus-Successful Applicants-Spring 2023 Cohort (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18d

2023-12-11 — Update - Municipal Insurance Costs Council Motion (information report)

Update- Municipal Insurance Costs Council Motion (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19a

2023-12-11 — Motion re Roadways funded by the Province

That Chatham Kent council direct administration to identify roadways previously funded by the province and draft a letter requesting similar treatment, including an uploading of said identified roadways to the province.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20d

2023-12-11 — Council Meetings in all Wards

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21a

2023-12-11 — Notice of Motion re financial transparency for proposed purchase of old Sears building

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding financial transparency and accountability for the proposal to purchase the old Sears building. The matter will be added to the January 15, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22a

2023-12-11 — Closed Session Report approval - December 11, 2023

That the December 11, 2023 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23

2023-12-11 — Council Information Package - December 11, 2023

That the December 11, 2023 Council Information Package be received.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24a

2024-01-15 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-01-15 — Citizen Appointment for the Accessibility Advisory Committee

Citizen Appointment for the Accessibility Advisory Committee

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)

2024-01-15 — Delegation of Authority Bylaw

By-law 111-2022, a by-law to delegate certain routine approvals be repealed.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2024-01-15 — Closed Session Report Approval

"That the January 15, 2024 Closed Session report be approved."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24

2024-02-05 — Recess to Closed Session — Needs human review

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-02-05 — Audit & Risk Committee Terms of Reference

Audit & Risk Committee Terms of Reference

Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2024-02-05 — Contractual Enforcement Officers Appointment Bylaw

Contractual Enforcement Officers Appointment Bylaw

Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2024-02-05 — Ward Boundary and Size of Council Review

Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding Ward Boundary and Size of Council Review.

Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2024-02-05 — Closed Session Report Approval

“That the February 5, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved.”

Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 23

2024-02-05 — AMO Social and Economic Prosperity Review Resolution — Needs human review

Whereas current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life.

Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2024-02-05 — Letter of Support - Blenheim Golden Acres Curling Club — Needs human review

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

Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2024-02-26 — Recess to Closed Session — Needs human review

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-02-26 — Community Hub Stakeholder Engagement - Architectural Conservancy of Ontario representative

2. Local representative from Architectural Conservancy of Ontario"

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2024-02-26 — Community Hub Stakeholder Engagement - Art Advisory Committee representative

3. Art Advisory Committee”

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2024-02-26 — Community Hub Stakeholder Engagement - Municipal Heritage Committee representative

Municipal Heritage Committee

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2024-02-26 — Update on Impact - Strong Mayor Powers

Update on Impact - Strong Mayor Powers

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)

2024-02-26 — Records Retention By-Law

A by-law to retain and preserve the records of the municipality and its local boards in a secure and accessible manner, be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(c)

2024-02-26 — Integrity Commissioner 2023 Annual Report

Integrity Commissioner 2023 Annual Report

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(d)

2024-02-26 — 2023 Information and Privacy Commissioner Statistical Report

2023 Information and Privacy Commissioner Statistical Report (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(e)

2024-02-26 — Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits

Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(f)

2024-02-26 — Size of Council Review

1. The existing size of Council membership to decrease the size of Council, providing various options."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(g)

2024-02-26 — Ward Boundary Review Considerations

2. The review should include consideration of respecting communities of interest, and options to ensure both rural and urban voices are represented and included in each ward,

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(g)

2024-02-26 — Closed Session Report Approval

That the February 26, 2024 Closed Session report be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 23

2024-03-04 — Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officers March 2024

Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officers March 2024

Source: Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

2024-03-04 — Nomination of Mary Williston for Ontario Senior of the Year Award — Needs human review

"That Mary Williston be nominated for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award."

Source: Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2024-03-04 — Support for Township of Perry Resolution re Blue Box Regulation for Ineligible Sources — Needs human review

"That Chatham-Kent Council support the resolution by the Township of Perry regarding Request to the Province to Amend Blue Box Regulation for Ineligible Sources."

Source: Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2024-03-18 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-03-18 — Closed Session Report Approval

"That the March 18, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21

2024-03-18 — Ontario Heritage Act Subsection 27(16) Deadline Extension Request — Needs human review

Now therefore be it resolved that this Council authorizes the Mayor to promptly send a letter to Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and Michael Ford, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism,

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2024-03-25 — Business Improvement Areas (BIA) Board of Management Appointments

Business Improvement Areas (BIA) Board of Management Appointments

Source: Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2024-03-25 — Adjournment

"That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, April 8, 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."

Source: Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24

2024-04-08 — Letter Supporting AMO Position Opposing Cuts to Federal Affordable Housing Funding — Needs human review

"That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities supporting AMO's position of opposing any cuts to federal funding for affordable housing. And that a copy of this letter be sent to local MPs, MPPs, ROMA, AMO and FCM."

Source: Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2024-04-08 — Recess to Closed Session — Needs human review

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20

2024-04-29 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-04-29 — Award RFP R24-211 for Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review

The contract for RFP R24-211 Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review be awarded to Strategy Corp in the amount of $68,251.50 (including HST) and funded from the Strategic Development Reserve (Account #17266).

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2024-04-29 — Contractual Enforcement Officers Appointment By-law

A by-law to amend By-law 10-2024 to provide appointment of Contractual Enforcement Officers be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2024-04-29 — Closed Session Report Approval

"That the April 29, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 23

2024-04-29 — Endorsement of Councillor Storey for FCM Board of Directors — Needs human review

Be it resolved that Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent endorse Councillor Alysson Storey to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the period starting in June 2024 and ending June 2026; and

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2024-04-29 — Letter Requesting Province Reconsider Phase-Out of Free Private Well Testing — Needs human review

"That a letter be written to Minister Lisa Thompson requesting that the province reconsider the decision to phase-out of free private well testing in Ontario;

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2024-05-13 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-05-13 — Declare Ward 3 East Kent Councillor Office Vacant

"That the office of “Councillor- Ward 3 East Kent” be declared vacant."

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2024-05-13 — Direct By-law Ordering By-election for Ward 3

“That administration be directed to prepare a by-law, for Council approval, ordering a by-election for Ward 3.”

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2024-05-13 — Fill Ward 3 Vacancy by Appointing Next Highest Vote-Getter (Moréna McDonald)

The method of asking the candidate having the next highest number of votes from the 2022 municipal election, (being Moréna McDonald), to fill the vacancy on Council be approved and if accepted, she be sworn in as soon as possible.

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2024-05-13 — Appointment Bylaw Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licences

Appointment Bylaw Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licences

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2024-05-13 — Toronto-Chicago Passenger Rail Service Expansion

Toronto-Chicago Passenger Rail Service Expansion

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2024-05-13 — Citizen Appointment to the Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee

Citizen Appointment to the Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)

2024-05-13 — Closed Session Report Approval

"That the May 13, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved."

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24

2024-05-27 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-05-27 — Swearing in of Moréna McDonald - Councillor Ward 3 — Needs human review

Swearing in of Moréna McDonald – Councillor Ward 3

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 11

2024-05-27 — Council Flag and Bridge Lighting Policies

The Chatham-Kent Council Flag Policy (Appendix A) be approved with the amendment to remove, in its entirety, the concept of one community flag pole.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2024-05-27 — Amending By-law 20-2024 Appointment of By-law Enforcement Officers

Amending By-law 20-2024 Appointment of By-law Enforcement Officers

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

2024-05-27 — Award RFP R24-211 Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review to Strategy Corp

“That Council direct the contract for RFP R24-211 Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review be awarded to Strategy Corp in the amount of $68,251.50 (including HST) and funded from the Strategic Development Reserve (Account #17266).”

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2024-06-10 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-06-10 — Citizen Appointment to the Chatham-Kent Public Library Board

Citizen Appointment to the Chatham-Kent Public Library Board

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2024-06-10 — Motion re Support for Primary Health Care Access Points

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.

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)

2024-06-10 — Revised Acting Mayor Schedule

Revised Acting Mayor Schedule

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2024-06-10 — Committee of Council Appointments - Councillor McDonald

Committee of Council Appointments – Councillor McDonald

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)

2024-06-10 — Closed Session Report Approval

“That the May 27, 2024 and June 10, 2024 Closed Session Reports be approved.”

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24

2024-06-24 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-06-24 — Amending Appointment By-law 56-2024 for Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses

Amending Appointment By-law 56-2024 for Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2024-06-24 — Closed Session Report Approval

"That the June 24, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 23

2024-07-15 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-07-15 — Consent Agenda Approval

"That the following items be approved as presented: 16(a), 16(b), 16(c), 16(d), 18(a), 19(c), 20(c), 20(d), 20(e)."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 14

2024-07-15 — 2024 Building Faster Fund

2024 Building Faster Fund

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2024-07-15 — Canada Community-Building Fund - Municipal Funding Agreement

Council authorize the Municipal Funding Agreement for the transfer of the Canada Community-Building Fund for the administration of the Canada Community-Building Fund between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2024-07-15 — Closed Session Report Approval

"That the July 15, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22

2024-07-15 — Support for Blackburn Media CFCO-AM to FM Conversion — Needs human review

"That Council supports Blackburn Media's request to move CFCO-AM to a full FM frequency to continue their long-standing tradition of serving Chatham-Kent."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24

2024-08-12 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-08-12 — Citizen Appointment - By-law Appeal and Property Standards Committee

Citizen Appointment - By-law Appeal and Property Standards Committee

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2024-08-12 — Update to the Delegation of Authority By-law for the Committee of Adjustment

Update to the Delegation of Authority By-law for the Committee of Adjustment

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2024-08-12 — Closed Session Report Approval

"That the August 12, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24

2024-08-12 — Resolution re Comprehensive Social and Economic Prosperity Review (AMO) — Needs human review

Therefore be it resolved that the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 25

2024-09-09 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-09-09 — Consent Agenda Approval

“That the following items be approved as presented: 15(a), 16(d), 18(b), 19(a), 20(a), 21(b).”

Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 14

2024-09-09 — Strong Mayor Powers Update and Procedure By-law

Procedure By-law # 57-2023, a procedure by-law governing council, committees and local boards of the municipality of Chatham-Kent and the Conduct of its members, be repealed.

Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2024-09-09 — Amending By-law 20-2024 Appointment of By-law Enforcement Officers

Amending By-law 20-2024 Appointment of By-law Enforcement Officers

Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)

2024-09-09 — Closed Session Report Approval

"That the September 9, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved."

Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 23

2024-09-23 — 2025 Council Meeting Schedule

2025 Council Meeting Schedule

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 23 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2024-09-23 — 7.5% Departmental Budgetary Annual Decrease

Council Doyle presented a notice of motion regarding 7.5% Departmental Budgetary Annual Decrease.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 23 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18

2024-09-23 — Deputations regarding the former Sears building proposal

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding Deputations regarding the former Sears building proposal.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 23 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18

2024-09-23 — Letter of Support for Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup — Needs human review

"That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative's Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup project."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 23 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20

2024-10-07 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-10-07 — Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review - Council Composition Options 13-15

Strategy Corp bring back options for Council composition of 13-15 (inclusive of the Mayor).

Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2024-10-07 — Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review - Status Quo Option

Strategy Corp include the option of keeping the Council number status quo.

Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2024-10-07 — Deputations regarding the former Sears building proposal

In-person deputations are permitted for the October 21st Council meeting (open session) regarding the next phase of this proposal.

Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2024-10-07 — Motion re 7.5% Departmental Budgetary Annual Decrease

That Administration bring forward an information report during budget deliberations with options to achieve a 7.5% budgetary annual decrease realized collectively, from each of the following areas:

Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2024-10-07 — Access for all residents to the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Hub

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding ensuring access for all residents to the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Hub.

Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21

2024-10-07 — Chatham-Kent Community Hub

Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding the Chatham-Kent Community Hub.

Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21

2024-10-07 — Referendum on the Chatham-Kent Community Hub

Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding Referendum on the Chatham-Kent Community Hub.

Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21

2024-10-07 — Closed Session Report Approval

"That the October 7, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved."

Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22

2024-10-21 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-10-21 — Detailed Asset Management Plans & Overview Document

The Asset Management Overview Document be adopted by Council.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2024-10-21 — Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Strategy Update #8 (Postponed) — Needs human review

This report was postponed to the November 4, 2024 Council Meeting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2024-10-21 — Motion by Councillor Jubenville re Referendum on CK Community Hub (Postponed)

This motion was postponed to the November 4, 2024 Council Meeting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

2024-10-21 — Closed Session Report Approval

“That the October 21, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved.”

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20

2024-11-04 — Recess to Closed Session

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-11-04 — Public Utilities Commission Governance Review

Administration enter into a contract with an appropriate consulting firm, in compliance with purchasing bylaw processes, to perform a Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Governance Review

Source: Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2024-11-04 — Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review – Second Report

StrategyCorp be directed to present options of ward boundaries (Maps A-J) for public consultation on Thursday, November 14, 2024 and Monday, November 25, 2024 and report back to Council on Monday, December 16th with a final proposal.

Source: Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2024-11-04 — Closed Session Report Approval

"That the November 4, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved."

Source: Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 23

2024-11-04 — Letter of Support for Good Roads Ontario Rural Road Safety Program — Needs human review

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

Source: Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2024-12-09 — Consent Agenda Approval

“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).”

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 13

2024-12-09 — Motion to Support Basic Income Guarantee for Canadians

“That the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent support the advocacy of the Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council in support of a basic income guarantee and the passage of Senate Bill S-233.

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2024-12-09 — Entegrus Annual General Meeting - Financials, Board Appointments and Auditors

The audited consolidated financial statements of Entegrus Inc. for 2023 be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2024-12-09 — Volunteer Citizen Appointments to the Chatham-Kent Board of Health

Volunteer Citizen Appointments to the Chatham-Kent Board of Health

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)

2024-12-09 — Mutual Aid Agreements (Information Technology)

The Director, Information Technology & Transformation and Director, Legal Services be authorized to enter into Information Technology related mutual aid agreements with other municipal organizations.

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2024-12-09 — Amending Appointment By-law 56-2024 for Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses

Amending Appointment By-law 56-2024 for Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2024-12-09 — Approval for Non-Union Hires

Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding approval for Non-Union Hires.

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2024-12-09 — Invoking the Notwithstanding Clause to Address Encampments

Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding invoking the Notwithstanding Clause to address encampments.

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2024-12-09 — SWIFT Board Member Representation Appointment — Needs human review

“That Councillor McGrail be appointed to represent Chatham-Kent on the SWIFT Board for a two-year term.”

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 27(a)

2024-12-09 — Letter of Support re City of Hamilton Resolution on Homelessness and Encampments — Needs human review

"That Chatham-Kent send a letter of support for the resolution from the City of Hamilton regarding Reducing Homelessness and Managing Encampments."

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 27(b)

2024-12-09 — Support re Western Ontario Wardens Caucus Resolution on Non-native Wild Animals — Needs human review

“That Chatham-Kent Council support the resolution from the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus to petitions the provincial government to implement provincial regulations to restrict the possession, breeding, and use of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals and license zoos

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 27(b)

2024-12-16 — Recess to Closed Session — Needs human review

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 4

2024-12-16 — Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review - 13-Member Option (defeated)

Chatham Kent Council confirm option 13b-v2, of the Strategy Corp report, for a total size of 13 Members of Council going forward.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2024-12-16 — Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review - 15-Member Option (carried)

Chatham Kent Council confirm option 15C-v2 in principle, of the Strategy Corp report, for a total size of 15 Members of Council going forward.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2024-12-16 — Revisions to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council

Revisions to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2024-12-16 — Motion by Councillor Bondy re Council Approval for Non Union Hires

“That any new non union hire over a salary of $100,000 require the approval of Council. This policy will include all employment, including replacement hires.”

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(d)

2024-12-16 — Motion by Councillor Jubenville re Invoking the Notwithstanding Clause to Address Encampments

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent opposes the use of the notwithstanding clause by the Government of Ontario in connection with any legislation that would facilitate the eviction or displacement of encampment residents.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2024-12-16 — Councillor Ward Funding Program Update

Councillor Ward Funding Program Update

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2024-12-16 — Closed Session Report Approval

“That the December 16, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved.”

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24

2024-12-16 — Support for Ontario Big City Mayors Solve the Crisis Campaign — Needs human review

"That Chatham-Kent Council affirm its support for the Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus Solve the Crisis Campaign."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2025-01-13 — UWindsor and Chatham-Kent Strategic Collaboration

UWindsor and Municipality of Chatham-Kent Strategic Collaboration

Source: Council Meeting - January 13 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2025-01-13 — Deputy CAO Position

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding Deputy CAO Position.

Source: Council Meeting - January 13 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2025-01-27 — Council Minutes - December 9, 2024

Chatham-Kent Council minutes from its meeting held on December 9, 2024

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2025-01-27 — Council Minutes - December 16, 2024

Chatham-Kent Council minutes from its meeting held on December 16, 2024

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2025-01-27 — Cultural Plan Update Project 2025 — Needs human review

Cultural Plan Update Project - 2025 (information report). The report was received for information.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-01-27 — Deputy CAO Position - Financial Analysis

Financial analysis indicating how this position will be funded

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2025-01-27 — Deputy CAO Position - Job Description

Job description for the Deputy CAO

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2025-01-27 — Deputy CAO Position - Municipal Comparators

Comparators with other Ontario municipalities about whether or not they have Deputy CAO roles.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2025-01-27 — Offer to Purchase - Post Point Lane, Erieau

a By-law be passed to close Part of Property Identification Number 00938 1057, in the Community of Erieau

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2025-01-27 — 2025 Records Retention Updates

a by-law to retain and preserve the records of the municipality and its local boards in a secure and accessible manner, be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-01-27 — Appointment By-law 56-2024 Amendment - Deputy Registrars

a by-law to amend By-law 56-2024 to appoint Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

2025-01-27 — Contractual Enforcement Officers Appointment By-law

a By-law to appoint Contractual Enforcement Officers be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)

2025-02-10 — Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review

That Council direct administration to bring a by law of option 15-1 of the Strategy Corps report at the March 3, 2025 Council meeting for voting.

Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-02-10 — Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review

That the motion be amended to have Chatham at large.

Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a) amendment

2025-02-10 — Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review

That Ward 4 be amended to include up to Electric Line.

Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a) amendment

2025-02-10 — Council Code of Conduct

Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits for 2024 (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2025-02-10 — Source Protection Committee Appointment

Brent Clutterbuck from the Township of Southwold be nominated to the Thames-Sydenham & Region Source Protection Committee as the representative from Elgin, Essex and Chatham-Kent for the term of June 1, 2025 to June 1, 2029.

Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

2025-02-10 — Limerick Landfill Closure

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

Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-02-10 — Deputy CAO and EMT Realignment

Councillor B. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding Deputy CAO and EMT Realignment.

Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-02-24 — Infrastructure Innovation Committee Dissolution

That The Infrastructure, Bridge, Culverts and Roads Innovation Committee be dissolved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2025-02-24 — New EMT Alignment

That CAO's office return to council with an information report following the hiring of the Deputy CAO, outlining new EMT alignment and subsequent financial savings.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-02-24 — Deputy Division Registrars Appointment By-law

That a by-law to amend By-law 56-2024 to appoint Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2025-02-24 — Municipal Accountability Act 2024

Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding the Municipal Accountability Act 2024.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2025-02-24 — Closed Session Reports Approval

That the February 10 and February 24, 2025 Closed Session Reports be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22

2025-03-03 — Ward Boundary and Council Composition By-law

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

Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-03-03 — Municipal Accountability Act 2024 Opposition

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter to Minister Calandra and Premier Doug Ford and the provincial government opposing any legislation that would allow for the removal of a duly elected municipal official

Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)

2025-03-03 — Closed Session Reports Approval

That the March 3, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21

2025-03-17 — Council Minutes - March 3, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on March 3, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-03-17 — Drainage Board Recommendations - March 4, 2025

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on March 4, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2025-03-17 — Library Board Minutes - November 19, 2024

Chatham-Kent Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on November 19, 2024

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

2025-03-17 — 2024 Statement of Remuneration & Expenses

2024 Statement of Remuneration & Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

2025-03-17 — Blenheim Power Supply Issues

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)

2025-03-17 — 2025-2026 Municipal Insurance Renewal

Council authorize the purchase of municipal insurance for a premium amount of $3,050,435.00 (plus tax, as applicable) from Marsh for a 12 month period commencing April 1, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2025-03-17 — Municipal Heritage Committee 2024 Annual Report

Municipal Heritage Committee - 2024 Annual Report (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2025-03-17 — Federal Election

Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion regarding Federal Election.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2025-03-17 — Hydro One Community Support Funding

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2025-03-17 — March 17 2025 Closed Session Report

That the March 17, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 24

2025-03-17 — Letter of Support - Brampton (Driver Training Auditor General Report) — Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support to the City of Brampton for their resolution on Driver Training and Examinations Auditor General Report.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2025-03-17 — Letter of Support - Sarnia (Carbon Tax)

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Resolution by the City of Sarnia re Carbon Tax.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2025-04-07 — Council Minutes - March 17, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on March 17, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2025-04-07 — Drainage Board Recommendations - March 4, 2025

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on March 4, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2025-04-07 — Committee of Adjustment Minutes - Jan 23 & Feb 27, 2025

Committee of Adjustment Minutes from its meetings held on January 23 and February 27, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

2025-04-07 — Blenheim Power Supply - Reliability Improvements — Needs human review

Blenheim Power Supply - Reliability Improvements and System Overview (presentation and information report)

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2025-04-07 — Financial Advocacy to Upper-Level Governments

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

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-04-07 — Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport Updates

Council direct administration to send a letter of support for the Airport Management Council of Ontario's draft Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(c)

2025-04-07 — CK Plan 2035 Discontinued; Committees Dissolved

CK Plan 2035 no longer be referenced to in any municipal reporting, plans, strategies or in the municipal budget process.

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)

2025-04-07 — Councillor Ward Funding Program Review

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

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)

2025-04-07 — BIA Board of Management Appointments

the Boards of Management for Business Improvement Areas in Blenheim, Chatham, Dresden, Ridgetown, Tilbury, Wallaceburg and Wheatley be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2025-04-07 — Contract Amendment - StrategyCorp (Ward Boundary Review)

a contract amendment in the amount of $20,340.00 (including HST) be approved for the additional Consulting Services for the Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review provided by StrategyCorp

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 24(b)

2025-04-07 — CCTV Expansion

Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding CCTV Expansion.

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2025-04-07 — Economic Impact of Tariffs

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding Economic Impact of Tariffs in Community and Possible Support Options.

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2025-04-07 — Provincial Funding for Fire Services

Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion regarding Provincial Funding for Fire Services.

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2025-04-07 — Provincial Highways Funding Request

Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion regarding Provincial Highways Funding Request.

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2025-04-07 — Talbot Trail Realignment Funding

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

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

2025-04-28 — Assessment Base Management Services (R25-221)

the R25-221 Assessment Base Management Services Request for Proposal be awarded to MTE Paralegal Professional Corporation at a total estimated value of $389,002.50 (including HST)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(f)

2025-04-28 — York 1 Waste Processing / Landfill Opposition - 29831 Irish School Road

Chatham-Kent Council is still opposed in principle, to the use of this property as waste processing, storage and transfer and landfilling facility

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(h)

2025-04-28 — Core Infrastructure Detailed Asset Management Plans

the Detailed Asset Management Plans be adopted by Council.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-04-28 — Provincial Highways Funding Request

administration prepare a report to Council detailing the former Provincial Highways downloaded to Chatham-Kent

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(e)

2025-04-28 — Talbot Trail Realignment Funding Request

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(f)

2025-04-28 — 2026 Budget Opening Night Rescheduled

the Budget Opening Night meeting be brough forward one week to November 5, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2025-04-28 — 2026 Budget Schedule and Strong Mayor Direction

the Mayor consider Council's 2026 Annual Budget Update suggestions when providing budget direction to administration as part of the Strong Mayor Powers.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2025-04-28 — CCTV Expansion Report

Chatham-Kent Council receive a report on the usage, successes, and opportunities of CCTV cameras

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2025-04-28 — Provincial Funding for Fire Services - Postponed

the motion be postponed to a future meeting by the end of 2025.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2025-04-28 — Customer Services Service Review Update

Customer Services Service Review Update (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2025-04-28 — Appointment By-law 56-2024 Amendment - Deputy Registrars

a by-law to amend By-law 56-2024 to appoint Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)

2025-04-28 — Financial Accountability for CK Hub Next Phase

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding Financial Accountability for the proposed next phase of the CK Hub.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2025-04-28 — Closed Session Report - April 28, 2025

the Closed Session Report for April 28, 2025 be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 24

2025-05-12 — Chatham-Kent Community Hub - Construction Procurement Phase

Administration be authorized to proceed with the construction procurement phase of the Chatham-Kent Community Hub (CKCH).

Source: Council Meeting - May 12 2025 (Minutes) — Item 13(a)

2025-05-12 — Dresden Landfill - Letter to Ontario Municipalities

Council requests that the Mayor's Office write a letter to all other Ontario Municipalities, AMO, ROMA and FCM

Source: Council Meeting - May 12 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-05-12 — Waive Notice Requirement - McGrail Dresden Motion

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

Source: Council Meeting - May 12 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-05-26 — Council Communication Policy

Councillor McGrail presented a notice of motion regarding Council Communication Policy.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2025-05-26 — Closed Session Reports

That the May 12, 2025 and May 26, 2025 Closed Session Reports be received.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23

2025-05-26 — Walpole Island First Nation Acknowledgement re Bill 5 — Needs human review

That the Mayor's Office, on behalf of Chatham-Kent Council send acknowledgement and thank you to Chief Thomas and the Walpole Island First Nations Council for all the work they have done in helping our community thus far with regard to Bill 5 and the Dresden concerns.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25

2025-06-09 — Council Minutes - April 7, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on April 7, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2025-06-09 — Council Minutes - April 28, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on April 28, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2025-06-09 — Council Minutes - May 12, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on May 12, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

2025-06-09 — Council Minutes - May 26, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on May 26, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(d)

2025-06-09 — Drainage Board Recommendations - May 20, 2025

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on May 20, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(e)

2025-06-09 — Community Safety & Well-Being Plan 2025-2029

the Community Safety & Well-Being Plan 2025-2029 (see Appendix A) be adopted by Council as a strategic framework to improve health, safety, and well-being across Chatham-Kent.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-06-09 — William J. Miller Trust Fund Trustee Appointments

the following individuals be appointed to the William J. Miller Trust Fund committee for a three year term to December 31, 2027

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)

2025-06-09 — Amend By-law 13-2025 - Enforcement Officers

a by-law to amend By-law 13-2025 to provide appointment of Contractual Enforcement Officers be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(e)

2025-06-09 — Council Communication Policy

a policy be established to outline the criteria for including Councillors in municipal communications.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(f)

2025-06-09 — Municipal Tariff Response - Purchasing By-law Amendments

Amendments to the Chatham-Kent Purchasing Bylaw 205-2023 attached as Appendix A and the corresponding amending by-law attached as Appendix B be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(g)

2025-06-09 — Bill 5 / York 1 Dresden Landfill - Call on Province to Reverse

Council calls on the Province to reverse its decision to permit a landfill just north of Dresden at 29831 Irish School Road, without a full EA process

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(h)

2025-06-09 — Waive Notice - Bill 5 / York 1 Dresden Landfill Motion

That Council waive the notice requirement to allow a motion on this item to be voted on at this meeting.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(h)

2025-06-09 — Economic Impact of Tariffs - Assessment Report

That Chatham-Kent administration bring back a report with an economic assessment identifying the most high-risk employment sectors and estimated job loss resulting from tariff impacts in our community.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2025-06-09 — Closed Session Report - June 9, 2025

the June 9, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22

2025-06-23 — Appointment By-law 56-2024 Amendment - Deputy Registrars

a by-law to amend By-law 56-2024 to appoint Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

2025-06-23 — PUC Master Plan Review - Postponed

That the report be postponed to the July 14, 2025 Council Meeting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-06-23 — Consolidated Non-Core Detailed Asset Management Plans 2025

the proposed levels of service for the Non-Core Detailed Asset Management plans be adopted by Council

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-06-23 — 1998 Provincial Highways Transfers - Funding Request

a request be sent to the Province of Ontario to develop and deliver a sustainable and predictable means of assisting municipalities with the upkeep of roads and bridges.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

2025-06-23 — Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement Renewal

Council approves the form of draft by-law and franchise agreement attached hereto and authorizes the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)

2025-06-23 — Police Services - Deloitte Staffing Analysis Update

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2025-06-23 — Tenders and RFPs Awarded by Delegated Authority

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2025-06-23 — Closed Session Report - June 23, 2025

That the June 23, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21

2025-07-14 — Reporting on Delegated-Authority Tenders and RFPs

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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(g)

2025-07-14 — Police Service Deloitte Staffing Report 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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)

2025-07-14 — Closed Session Reports

That the July 14, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes) — Item 24

2025-07-28 — Encampment Setback Distance Amendments

100 metres away from any private property line with a habitable residence

Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2025-07-28 — Encampments - CCTV Cameras

CK Police install CCTV cameras where operationally required at the sole discretion of Chatham-Kent Police.

Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2025-07-28 — Encampments - Enforcement By-law

Administration bring back a by-law as soon as possible to allow for the enforcement of the approved protocols to begin.

Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2025-07-28 — Encampments - Neighbourhood Communication (325 Grand Ave E)

Regular neighbourhood communication begins immediately with appropriate members of Administration residents and business owners in the 325 Grand Ave E, Chatham property area

Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2025-07-28 — Reconsider Encampment Response Strategy

That Council reconsider the Encampment Response Strategy approved on November 4, 2024.

Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2025-08-11 — OLT Settlement - 50 Indian Creek Road West (Defeated)

Council approve the terms of settlement regarding Ontario Land Tribunal Case No. OLT-25-00024, concerning 50 Indian Creek Road West

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-08-11 — Appointment By-laws

a by-law to amend By-law 20-2024 to provide appointment of By-law Enforcement Officers be approved

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - 100m from Businesses

100 metres away from any business

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - 100m from Residences

100 metres away from any private property line with a habitable residence.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - 25m from Construction Sites

25 metres away from construction sites

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - By-law Officers on Private Property

The bylaw enforcement officers also be tasked with encampment related bylaw issues that may arise on private property.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - Compile Costs and Petition Province

That all costs related to enforcement, mitigation, and community supports related to encampment issues be compiled and summarized and sent to the premier, minister of health, the minister of municipal affairs and housing, and our local MPPs

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - No Sanctioned Encampment Site Purchases

council provide formal direction to administration at no time proceed with the purchase any sites for the specific development of a sanctioned encampment.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - Postponed to August 25

That the report be postponed to the August 25, 2025 Council Meeting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampments - Temporary Shelters Permitted (Defeated)

That Temporary Shelters are permitted to be erected on Municipal land from one hour before sunset to one hour after sunrise by any person experiencing homelessness

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-25 — 2024 Audited Financial Statements

the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 13(a)

2025-08-25 — Essex County Boundary Road Agreement

the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a boundary road agreement with The Corporation of the County of Essex

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2025-08-25 — Encampment Protocol - Reconsider Aug 11 Setbacks

the following amendments to the Municipal Encampment Protocol from the August 11, 2025 Council Meeting be reconsidered

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-08-25 — Encampment Protocol - Reduce Setbacks to 25m + PUC Site Exemptions

reduce the set back of 100 metres from a habitable residence or business, with a set back of 25 metres from a habitable residence or business.

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-08-25 — Waive Notice - Harrigan Wheatley Insurance Motion

That Council waive notice to allow a motion by Councillor Harrigan to be voted on at this meeting.

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-08-25 — Wheatley Class Action - Waive Insurance Deductible Recuperation

the Municipality of Chatham-Kent waives the recuperation of its $250,000 insurance deductible pertaining to the Wheatley Class Action Lawsuit.

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-08-25 — Council Information Package

That the Council Information Package be received for information.

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-09-08 — Council Minutes - June 9, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on June 9, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2025-09-08 — Council Minutes - June 23, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on June 23, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2025-09-08 — Council Minutes - July 14, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on July 14, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

2025-09-08 — Council Minutes - July 28, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on July 28, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(d)

2025-09-08 — Council Minutes - August 11, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on August 11, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(e)

2025-09-08 — Council Minutes - August 25, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on August 25, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(f)

2025-09-08 — Drainage Board Recommendations - August 26, 2025

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on August 26, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(g)

2025-09-08 — Integrity Commissioner - 10-Day Suspension of Storey (Defeated)

Council impose a Suspension of remuneration of 10 days of Councillor Storey for violations of Rules 14 and 15.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-09-08 — Integrity Commissioner - Code of Conduct Training

Council participate in Code of Conduct Training.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-09-08 — Integrity Commissioner - Formal Reprimand (Complaint 2)

In respect of Complaint 2: Council impose a Formal Reprimand.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-09-08 — Integrity Commissioner - Formal Reprimand of Councillor Storey (Complaint 1)

In respect of Complaint 1, Council impose a Formal Reprimand with respect to the conduct of Councillor Storey for violations of the Code rules, 14 and 15

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-09-08 — Integrity Commissioner Report - Receive

Council receive the report from the Integrity Commissioner.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-09-08 — 2026 Municipal Election Voting Method

A by-law to authorize the use of marksense ballot and optical scan vote tabulators, for the purpose of counting votes in the 2026 Municipal Election and the use of internet voting as an alternative voting method for advance voting, be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2025-09-08 — Election Reserve Funds 2026

$500,000 be transferred from the Lifeamp Election Reserve (17676) to fund the upcoming 2026 Municipal Election

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

2025-09-08 — Appointment By-law 56-2024 Amendment - Deputy Registrars

a by-law to amend By-law 56-2024 to appoint Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(d)

2025-09-08 — Centralized By-law Enforcement Review

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

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(e)

2025-09-08 — Repeat Offenders - Additional Public Works By-law Officer Business Case

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

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(e)

2025-09-08 — Food Insecurity Emergency Declaration

declaring food insecurity an emergency in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)

2025-09-08 — Project Upstream - Safer Communities Initiative

the Municipality of Chatham Kent's involvement in Project Upstream, a two-year national initiative led by the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2025-09-08 — Encampment Executive Committee

Councillor Bondy presented a Notice of Motion regarding an Encampment Executive Committee.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-09-08 — Closed Session Reports (Aug 25 & Sep 8)

That the August 25, 2025 and September 8, 2025 Closed Session Reports be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20

2025-09-22 — Encampment Advisory Committee

That staff return to Council with Draft Terms of Reference for Council to approve a pilot Encampment Advisory committee be established to facilitate transparent communication between the municipality and the community at large

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-09-22 — Letter of Support - Strong Mayor Powers (Woolwich) — Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Resolution of the Township of Woolwich re Strong Mayor Powers.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23

2025-09-22 — Letter of Support - Sustainable Waste Management (Tweed) — Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution of the Municipality of Tweed re Collaborative Action on Sustainable Waste Management in Ontario.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23

2025-10-06 — Council Minutes - September 22, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on September 22, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2025-10-06 — Board of Health Minutes - July 14, 2025

Board of Health Minutes from its meeting held on July 14, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2025-10-06 — Library Board Minutes - June 24, 2025

Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on June 24, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

2025-10-06 — Entegrus AGM - 2024 Financials, Board & Auditors

the audited consolidated financial statements of Entegrus Inc. for 2024 be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-10-06 — Municipal Heritage Committee - Citizen Appointments

Jane Rumble-Wilson be appointed to the Municipal Heritage Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2025-10-06 — Committee of Adjustment - Citizen Appointment

Michael Yankovitch be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2025-10-06 — Municipal Support - Crossfield Wind (Defeated)

be authorized to execute a Community Support Agreement with Crossfield Wind Inc.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)

2025-10-06 — Municipal Support - Botany Wind (Defeated)

be authorized to execute a Community Support Agreement with Botany Wind Project Inc.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(e)

2025-10-06 — 2026 Council Meeting Schedule

the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule (Attachment A) be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-10-06 — CK Hub Financial Reporting and Transparency

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding Providing Detailed Financial Reporting and Transparency on Ongoing Lifecycle Costs for the CK Hub.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-10-06 — Unwilling Host for Future IESO Wind Energy Projects

Councillor Finn presented a notice of motion regarding Un willing Host for Future IESO Wind Energy Projects in Chatham-Kent.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-10-06 — Closed Session Report - October 6, 2025 — Needs human review

That the October 6, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20

2025-10-20 — Council Minutes - October 6, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on October 6, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2025-10-20 — Museums Advisory Committee Minutes - May 6, 2025

Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting held on May 6, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2025-10-20 — CK Community Hub - Construction Award (Fortis, $43.6M)

the proposal in the amount of $43,619,068.53 (including HST) for the Construction Services for the Chatham-Kent Community Hub be awarded to Fortis Construction Group Inc.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-10-20 — CK Community Hub - Postponement (Defeated)

this item be postponed until complete ongoing costs of this proposal can be prepared by administration for Council and public review.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-10-20 — Cooperative Purchase - End-User Computing Devices (Dell/OECM)

the replacement of Information Technology End-User computing devices and related infrastructure technology be awarded to Dell Technologies

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-10-20 — Together CK Annual Grant Guideline Updates

Applicants only permitted to submit a single application per funding stream: Significant Events, Community Events, and Community Projects

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2025-10-20 — Councillor Committee Appointments (Vacancies)

Councillor Storey be appointed to the Audit & Risk Committee.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

2025-10-20 — Council Land Acknowledgment Update

Council delegate administration to update the Land Acknowledgment read before Council meetings

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(d)

2025-10-20 — Appointment By-law 56-2024 Amendment - Deputy Registrars

a by-law to amend By-law 56-2024 to appoint Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(e)

2025-10-20 — Contractual Enforcement Officer Appointment By-law

a By-law to appoint Contractual Enforcement Officers be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(f)

2025-10-20 — UTRCA Risk Management Services Agreement (Clean Water Act)

the amending agreement with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority to provide Risk Management Services from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-10-20 — Closed Session Report - October 20, 2025

That the October 20, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20

2025-11-03 — Encampment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

That The Encampment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be approved with the amendment that one of the Councillors appointed be from the Ward affected by the current encampments.

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-11-03 — Councillor Ward Funding Approach 2027-2030

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.

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2025-11-03 — Councillor Ward Funding Surplus Redistribution

That the $75,000 of Hydro One Councillor Ward Funding surplus funds, resulting from changes to the composition of Council, be redistributed equally between the 8 rural ward Councillors (wards 1,2,3,4,5) be referred to the next term of Council.

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2025-11-03 — Reconsideration - IESO Wind Energy Unwilling Host

That Council reconsider the previous decision regarding Unwilling Host for IESO Wind Energy Procurements in Chatham-Kent.

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2025-11-03 — Drainage Referee Court Recognition (CP Rail)

Councillor McGrail presented a Notice of Motion regarding Recognition of organizations that took part in the Drainage Referee Court hearing against CP Rail.

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-11-03 — Letter of Support - Halton Region (Public Safety) — Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council write a letter of support for the Resolution from Halton Region re Public Safety Requirements to Protect Our Communities.

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21

2025-11-03 — Letter of Support - Plympton-Wyoming (Conservation Authority Hearing Guidelines) — Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution from Plympton-Wyoming and formally express Council's objection to the updated Hearing Guidelines adopted by the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority.

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21

2025-11-17 — Council Minutes - November 3, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on November 3, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-11-17 — Drainage Board Recommendations - October 21, 2025

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on October 21, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2025-11-17 — Library Board Minutes - September 23, 2025

Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on September 23, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2025-11-17 — Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update #9 (Information Report)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update # 9 (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2025-11-17 — Extension of Appointment - Integrity Commissioner / Closed Meeting Investigator (SC Consulting)

SC Consulting be appointed from November 26, 2025 to November 25, 2027 as the Integrity Commissioner/Closed Meeting Investigator for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(b)

2025-11-17 — Motion - Legal Fight against CP Rail (Letter of Thanks)

Chatham-Kent Council request that the Mayor's Office send a letter of thanks to ROMA, the Kent Federation of Agriculture, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(c)

2025-11-17 — Notice of Motion - Public Meeting with MPs and MPPs

presented a Notice of Motion regarding a Public Meeting with MPs and MPPs

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2025-11-17 — Closed Session Report - November 17, 2025

November 17, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25

2025-11-17 — Letter of Support - Dresden Landfill Proximity to Dresden Schools — Needs human review

Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support to the Minister of Education for the position taken by the Lambton Kent District School Board

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 26(a)

2025-12-01 — Board of Health Minutes - September 22, 2025

Board of Health Minutes from its meeting held on September 22, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-12-01 — Library Board Minutes - October 28, 2025

Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on October 28, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2025-12-01 — Public Utilities Commission Minutes - October 16, 2025

Public Utilities Commission Minutes from its meeting held on October 16, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

2025-12-01 — Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan By-law

The updated by-law establishing the Emergency Management Program and the Municipal Emergency Response Plan be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2025-12-01 — Impact of Current Tariffs on the Chatham-Kent Community

Economic Development and Tourism Services continue to promote its Shop Local/Made in CK marketing campaigns to encourage local spending by community members.

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-12-01 — Integrity Commissioner Follow-up - Councillor Jubenville Remuneration Suspension

Councillor Jubenville's remuneration be suspended for a period of two months

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2025-12-01 — Vehicle for Hire By-law - Repeal and Replace

The new Vehicle for Hire By-law be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)

2025-12-01 — Riverview Gaming Centre - Bingo Scheduling (Information Report)

Riverview Gaming Centre - Bingo Scheduling (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(c)

2025-12-01 — Motion - Public Meeting with MPs and MPPs

Chatham-Kent Council and the Mayor invite our local MPs and MPPs to a public meeting

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(d)

2025-12-01 — Closed Session Report - December 1, 2025

December 1, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22

2025-12-15 — Council Minutes - November 17, 2025

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on November 17, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-12-15 — Council Minutes - November 26, 2025

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on November 26, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2025-12-15 — Council Minutes - December 1, 2025

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on December 1, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

2025-12-15 — Drainage Board Recommendations - December 2, 2025

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on December 2, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(d)

2025-12-15 — Audit and Risk Committee Minutes - August 5, 2025

Audit and Risk Committee Minutes from its meeting held on August 5, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(e)

2025-12-15 — PUC Governance Review - Referral back to Administration

Council refer Report 17a, Public Utilities Commission Governance Review - Final Report, back to administration for more information, clarification, and opportunities for Council education

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2025-12-15 — Resolution - Conservation Authorities Amalgamation (Bill 68)

calls on the Government of Ontario to maintain local, independent, municipally governed, watershed-based conservation authorities

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-12-15 — Ontario Simplifying and Standardizing Official Plans (Information Report)

Ontario Considering Simplifying and Standardizing Official Plans (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)

2025-12-15 — Ontario Regulation - Minor Variances / Bill 60 (Information Report)

Ontario Regulation regarding Minor Variances from Municipal Zoning By-laws and Planning Act Amendments under Bill 60

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)

2025-12-15 — Reserves and Reserve Funds Housekeeping 2025 Amendment

Recommendation 7, in the Reserves and Reserve Funds Housekeeping 2025 Report to Council on November 3, 2025, be amended and approved as follows:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2025-12-15 — Waive Notice Requirement - Mayor's Downtown Parking Motion

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2025-12-15 — Closed Session Report - December 15, 2025 — Needs human review

December 15, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23

2026-01-26 — Council Minutes - December 15, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on December 15, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2026-01-26 — Budget Committee Minutes - November 5, 25 & 26, 2025

Chatham-Kent Budget Committee Minutes from its meetings held on November 5, November 25 and November 26, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2026-01-26 — Public Utilities Commission Minutes - November 20 & December 18, 2025

Public Utilities Commission Minutes from its meetings held on November 20, 2025 and December 18, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

2026-01-26 — Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee Minutes - September 9, 2025

Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee Minutes from its meeting held on September 9, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(d)

2026-01-26 — Ridge Landfill Liaison Committee Minutes - September 9, 2025

Ridge Landfill Liaison Committee Minutes from its meeting held on September 9, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(e)

2026-01-26 — Drainage Board Recommendations - December 2, 2025 & January 13, 2026

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meetings held on December 2, 2025 and January 13, 2026

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(f)

2026-01-26 — Tilbury BIA Minutes - November 19, 2025

Tilbury BIA Minutes from its meeting held on November 19, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(g)

2026-01-26 — Resolution - OMERS Governance Changes & Bill 68 (Opposition)

the Municipality of Chatham-Kent does not support the legislative changes to the OMERS Act contained in Bill 68

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

2026-01-26 — Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee - Updated Terms of Reference

The updated 2026 Terms of Reference of the Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee be adopted.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)

2026-01-26 — Closed Session Report - January 26, 2026

January 26, 2026 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 21

2026-02-02 — PUC Governance - Adopt-in-Principle / Dissolve PUC (DEFEATED 8-8)

Council adopt in principal the recommendations of the KPMG Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission Governance Review final report dated December 3, 2025.

Source: Council Meeting - February 02 2026 (Special - PUC Governance Review) (Minutes) — Item 12(b)

2026-02-02 — PUC Governance - Refer Recommendation #6 to the PUC

recommendation #6 be referred to the Public Utilities Commission.

Source: Council Meeting - February 02 2026 (Special - PUC Governance Review) (Minutes) — Item 12(b)

2026-02-09 — Council Minutes - January 26, 2026

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on January 26, 2026

Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2026-02-09 — Council Minutes - February 2, 2026

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on February 2, 2026

Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2026-02-09 — Board of Health Minutes - November 17, 2025

Board of Health Minutes from its meeting held on November 17, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

2026-02-09 — Library Board Minutes - November 18, 2025

Chatham-Kent Public Library Board Minutes from the meeting held on November 18, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(d)

2026-02-09 — Drainage Board Recommendations - January 13, 2026

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on January 13, 2026

Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(e)

2026-02-09 — Tilbury BIA Minutes - December 10, 2025

Tilbury BIA Minutes from its meeting held on December 10, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(f)

2026-02-09 — Deputy Division Registrars / Issuers of Marriage Licences Appointment By-law

A Bylaw to provide for appointment of Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licences be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2026-02-09 — Closed Session Report - February 9, 2026

February 9, 2026 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20

2026-02-23 — Waste to Energy - Municipal Services Corporation (RNG, Greenfield Global)

the Municipal Services Corporation can be created pursuant to Section 203 of the Municipal Act for the purposes of holding the municipality's equity interests in the future jointly owned Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Energy from Waste facility with Greenfield Global Inc.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2026-02-23 — 2026 Purchasing By-law Revision

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

2026-02-23 — 2025 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report

The 2025 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report be received for information.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

2026-02-23 — Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits 2025 (Information Report)

Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits for 2025 (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)

2026-02-23 — 2025 Information and Privacy Commissioner Statistical Report (Information Report)

2025 Information and Privacy Commissioner Statistical Report (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)

2026-02-23 — Property Disposition By-law Amendments (By-law 92-2020)

The attached amendments to By-Law Number 92-2020, being the by-law to establish policies with respect to the sale and other disposition of real property, be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(e)

2026-02-23 — Drainage Superintendents and Tile Drain Inspectors Appointment By-law

A Bylaw to provide staff appointments of Drainage Superintendents and Tile Drain Inspectors be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(f)

2026-02-23 — Notice of Motion - Public Utilities Commission Governance Review

Councillor C. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding the Public Utilities Commission Governance Review.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2026-02-23 — Closed Session Report - February 23, 2026

February 23, 2026 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 21

2026-03-09 — Council Minutes - February 9, 2026

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on February 9, 2026

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2026-03-09 — Council Minutes - February 23, 2026

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on February 23, 2026

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2026-03-09 — Drainage Board Recommendations - February 24, 2026

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on February 24, 2026

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

2026-03-09 — Public Utilities Commission Minutes - January 15, 2026

Public Utilities Commission Minutes from its meeting held on January 15, 2026

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(d)

2026-03-09 — Library Board Minutes - January 20, 2026

Chatham-Kent Public Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on January 20, 2026

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(e)

2026-03-09 — Municipal Museums Advisory Committee Minutes - Sept 30 & Dec 8, 2025

Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee Minutes from its meetings held on September 30, 2025 and December 8, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(f)

2026-03-09 — Motion - PUC Governance Review (Report + Composition Options)

Administration be directed to produce a report that addresses questions raised by Councillors regarding the KPMG Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission Governance Review

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2026-03-09 — Closed Session Report - March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026 Closed Session Report be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 22

2026-03-09 — Letter of Support - Bill 21 Protect Our Food Act (Township of Southgate) — Needs human review

Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution from the Township of Southgate regarding Support for Bill 21, Protect Our Food Act, 2025.

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2026-03-09 — Letter of Support - Provincial Bail Notification Program (Town of Cochrane) — Needs human review

Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution from the Town of Cochrane on behalf of the OPP Detachment Board - James Bay East regarding Provincial Bail Notification Program.

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2026-03-09 — Referral - Council of Three Fires Property Tax Relief Request — Needs human review

Item 2(f) from the March 9, 2026 Council Information Package be referred to administration for a report back to Council on options to provide assistance with the request from the Council of Three Fires.

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2026-03-23 — Drainage Board Recommendations - February 24, 2026

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on February 24, 2026

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2026-03-23 — Dresden BIA Minutes - 2025

Dresden BIA Minutes from its meetings held in 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2026-03-23 — Blenheim BIA Minutes - Dec 2025 / Feb 2026

Blenheim BIA Minutes from its meetings held on December 3, 2025, February 2, 2026 and February 18, 2026

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2026-03-23 — 2026-2027 Municipal Insurance Renewal (Marsh Canada)

The purchase of municipal insurance for a premium amount of $3,008,096.00 (plus tax, as applicable) from Marsh Canada for a 12-month period commencing April 1, 2026

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2026-03-23 — Notice of Motion - Senate Bill S-206 (Guaranteed Livable Basic Income)

Councillor McDonald presented a notice of motion regarding support for Senate Bill S-206 - National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)