Preview — coverage includes Chatham-Kent council minutes from Nov-Dec 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and posted 2026 records. More records and review passes are being added over time.
Meeting: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes)
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.
Consent Application File B-77/23 to sever and convey a portion of land, approximately 0.26 ha (0.63 ac.) in area, shown as Part 1 on Registered Plan 24R-1150, in Part of Lot 5, Concession 4 Gore, in the Community of Camden, as a lot addition, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
13(b) — Zoning By-law Amendment PL202300161 - Peter & Donna French, Harwich
Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 HA/50/23/F, in Part of Lot 27, Concession 1, West Communication Road, in the Community of Harwich, to change the zone classification from Agricultural (A1) to Agricultural-1688, Temporary Use (A1-1688-T), to permit a garden suite as defined by Section 39.1(1) of the Planning Act for a period of (20) years from the passing of this amendment, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.
13(c) — Consent PL202300135 - O & G. Investments Limited, Chatham
Consent application File B-73/23, to sever and convey a 2,266 sq. m (24,393 sq. ft.) commercial parcel, known as 180 Queen Street (PIN No. 00506-0268), shown as Part 2 on the applicant’s sketch, in Lot 7, Part of Lots 6 & 8, and Part of Alley, Plan 291, in the Community of Chatham (City), be approved, subject to the following conditions:
Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 HA/40/23/H, to rezone the subject lands, in Part of Lot 13, Concession 1, WCR, described as Parts 1 & 2, Registered Plan 24R-2601, in the Community of Harwich, to change the zoning of the property to the site-specific Rural Highway Commercial (RHC-11) Zone, to permit the following uses:
Consent application File B-58/23 to sever and convey a new vacant agricultural parcel, approximately 4.6 ha (11.36 ac.) in area, shown as Part 1 on the applicant’s sketch, attached as Appendix C, in Part of Lot 7, Concession 1, River Thames Survey, in the Community of Harwich, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
13(f) — Official Plan Amendment (OPA 77), Zoning By-law Amendment & Consent PL202300128 - Patricia Henderson, Harwich
Official Plan Amendment D-09 HA/03/22/H, being OPA No. 77, in Part of Lot 10, Concession 3, West of Communication Road, to re-designate a portion of the subject lands from Highway Commercial Area to Suburban Residential Area, to permit the development of new residential uses, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted;
Further consultation be undertaken regarding the various options presented in this report.
Administration prepare a report for the October 30, 2023 Council Meeting that will provide the following:
The Fireworks By-law #156-2016, a By-law to regulate the sale and setting off of fireworks or any class or classes thereof be amended as follows:
Diwali be added to the list of approved dates for igniting and setting off of Consumer Fireworks.
19(b) — Arson Prevention for your Business Program (information report)
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202300125 – 12 Mill Street Properties Inc. 8, 10, & 12 Mill Street West & Centre Street West Community of Tilbury (West Kent)
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202100142 – 1815513 Ontario Inc. 25 Raleigh Street, Community of Chatham (City)
21(f) — CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant PL202100105 - 1815513 Ontario Inc., 744 Grand Avenue East, Chatham
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202100105 – 1815513 Ontario Inc. 744 Grand Avenue East, Community of Chatham (City)
- source tags: parks, property, community services
Review status: Verified against source text
The Chatham Lawn Bowling Clubhouse located in Tecumseh Park be demolished at an estimated cost of $58,760 (HST included) and be funded from the Parks – Rec Fac Lifecycle Reserve.
All Chatham-Kent splash pads operate utilizing a sixteen-week season each summer with additional annual costs of $22,323 be referred to the 2024-2027 budget.
22(d) — Regional Park Development Along Bear Line Road
- source tags: parks, budget, infrastructure, community services
Review status: Verified against source text
The preliminary landscape plan for the Regional Park along Bear Line Road be adopted.
Further engagement with impacted user groups be conducted to inform future site plan revisions and timelines on phased implementation.
22(e) — Park Avenue West and Howard Avenue Speed Limits
That administration be requested to develop a long-term plan for gravel roadways that includes the prioritization of upgrades to surface treatment or pavement for roadways that a key connector or where the traffic volumes meet the requirements.
23(a) — 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.
23(a) — 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.
23(a) — 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.
23(a) — 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.
23(a) — 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.
Data-quality notes: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
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:
25(a) — Receipt of August 14, 2023 Council Information Package
Data-quality notes: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
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.