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Meeting: Combined Council Meeting - May 25 2026 (Minutes)
Items pulled from consent for individual discussion or vote: 15(d), 16(a), 17(a), 18(a), 18(b), 19(a), 19(b)
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Combined Council Meeting - May 25 2026 (Minutes) (source_id=92)
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4.Recess to Closed Session - 4:00 p.m. Councillor Hall, Closed Session Chair
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:
Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege with regard to Waiving Privilege regarding legal advice for 50 Indian Creek Rd. W, Chatham. Section 239(2)(f), Municipal Act, 2001.
Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them with regard to 199 Westcourt Blvd Affordable Housing Build. Section 239(2)(h), Municipal Act, 2001.
Labour relations or employee negotiations with regard to Bargaining Authority for Fire and ONA RVG. Section 239(2)(d), Municipal Act, 2001.
Litigation and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege with regard to Ontario Land Tribunal - 135 Semenyn Ave., Chatham. Section 239(e) & (f), Municipal Act, 2001.
12(a) — Zoning amendment for 9877 and 9879 Longwoods Road
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MovedCouncillor McGrailSecondedCouncillor Jubenville"That
Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 CH/13/26/J, concerning the property known as 9877 & 9879 Longwoods Road, in Part of Lot 10, Concession 1, in the Community of Chatham (Township), to amend Rural Industrial (MR) Special Zone Provision No. 198 to add the following as additional permitted uses, be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted:
Bakery
Eating Establishment
Farmers’ Market
Supermarket
Existing Dwelling"
Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyAbsent (3)Councillor Finn, Councillor Anderson, and Councillor McDonaldMotion Carried (15 to 0)
12(b) — Consent and zoning applications for 86 and 104 Given Road
- source tags: land severance, zoning, residential, woodland conservation
Review status: Verified against source text
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MovedCouncillor JubenvilleSecondedCouncillor McGrail"That
Consent application File B-32/26 to sever and convey a residential parcel, approximately 0.38 ha (0.94 ac.) in area, shown as Part 1 on the applicant’s sketch, in Part of Lot 3, Concession 2, in the Community of Chatham (Township), be approved, subject to the following conditions:
that the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law be amended to:
rezone the severed parcel to a site specific Rural Residental-1786 (RR-1786) zone to recognize the lot area being 0.38 ha (0.94 ac);
rezone the portion of the retained parcel containing the Significant Woodland feature to a site-specific Open Space-1353 (OS1-353) zone, to limit uses to Conservation; and,
rezone the remainder of the retained parcel to a site-specific Agricultural-1785 (A1-1785) zone, to recognize the lot area being 6.2 ha (15.3 ac.), to consider the zone as one lot, and to implement a 30 m development setback from an OS1 zone;
that the applicant pay $100 for the cost associated with the apportionment of assessment under the Drainage Act related to the subject lands;
that a hard copy and AutoCAD.dwg version of the final reference plan projected to the NAD 83/UTM Zone 17N coordinate system be submitted to the Municipality; and,
that the necessary deed(s), transfer or charges be submitted in triplicate; signed and fully executed (no photo copies), prior to certification. It will be necessary to allow up to three (3) working days after all conditions have been fulfilled and documentation filed for the issuance of the Certificate (stamping of deeds).
Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 CH/16/26/G, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted."
Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyAbsent (3)Councillor Finn, Councillor Anderson, and Councillor McDonaldMotion Carried (15 to 0)
12(c) — Zoning amendment for 199 Westcourt Boulevard
- source tags: zoning, affordable housing, apartment housing, open space
Review status: Verified against source text
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MovedCouncillor HallSecondedCouncillor C. McGregor"That
Zoning By-law Amendment, to amend the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law 216-2009, as amended, on the lands known as 199 Westcourt Boulevard, Community of Wallaceburg, to reflect the planned municipal housing development at this location, by:
Rezoning the north part of the property to Residential High Density Second-1788 (RH2-1788), to include an Apartment Dwelling; and,
Rezoning a small area of the property fronting Bruinsma Avenue from Residential Low Density Third (RL3) to Open Space (OS1), where no residential development will occur,
be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted."Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyAbsent (3)Councillor Finn, Councillor Anderson, and Councillor McDonaldMotion Carried (15 to 0)
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MovedCouncillor HallSecondedCouncillor C. McGregor"That
The proposal in the amount of $30,943,118.00 (excluding HST) for the construction of Affordable Housing at 199 Westcourt Boulevard in Wallaceburg be awarded to S.E.M. Construction Limited.
The fees for consulting services in the amount of $658,019.00 (excluding HST) for the Contract Administration Services for the Affordable Housing construction be awarded as a contract amendment to Barry Bryan Associates.
Administration be authorized to use $2,528,032.01 of the uncommitted balance of CK Housing New Construction Reserve #17315 towards this Affordable Housing development.
The use of provincial contributions for a total of $5,618,870 be approved as a contribution towards 50-units of Affordable Housing in the 72-unit project.
The General Manager of Health and Human Services and General Manager of Infrastructure and Engineering Services be authorized to enter into Contribution Agreements that assigns provincial funding to the project per provincial program guidelines.
Administration be authorized to use the $440,000 funding received from the 2026 Building Faster Fund for this affordable housing projects capital expenses.
The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement with the MMAH for receipt of funding in the 2026 Building Faster Fund and the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to approve any necessary investment plans or reports required by the Ministry.
Council approve a by-law to authorize the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing certain capital works and to authorize temporary and long-term borrowing through the issuance of a $13 million debenture amortized over 30 years.
The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreements."
Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyAbsent (3)Councillor Finn, Councillor Anderson, and Councillor McDonaldMotion Carried (15 to 0)
16(a) — 199 Westcourt affordable housing contract removed from consent
- source tags: planning legislation, Bill 98, housing, transportation
Review status: Needs human review
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a.Proposed Planning Act Amendments by Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 (information report) The report was received for information.
18(a) — Bring-your-own legislation report removed from consent
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b.Motion by Councillor Doyle re Waiving Privilege for Legal Advice on 50 Indian Creek Road, Chatham The Clerk noted that this item involved Council receiving legal advice and therefore the vote occurred in closed session.
- source tags: stormwater, drainage, community input
Review status: Verified against source text
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MovedCouncillor CeccacciSecondedCouncillor Thompson“Whereas the municipality of Chatham Kent will be undertaken a storm water master plan for Blenheim.
Be it resolved that staff provide a method for community input and communication options for current areas facing drainage challenges.”Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyAbsent (3)Councillor Finn, Councillor Anderson, and Councillor McDonaldMotion Carried (15 to 0)
19(b) — Blenheim stormwater motion removed from consent
Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion re Arena Feasibility Study. This motion will be added to the June 8, 2026 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
21(a) — Council motions, agenda pulls and successful motions
Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion re Council motions, agenda pulls and successful motions. This motion will be added to the June 8, 2026 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
21(a) — Municipally Owned Treatment and Recovery Centre
Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion re Municipally Owned Treatment and Recovery Centre. This motion will be added to the June 8, 2026 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
21(a) — Province of Ontario's Environmental Registry of Ontario
Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion re Province of Ontario's Environmental Registry of Ontario. This motion will be added to the June 8, 2026 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion re Relocation of Fergie Jenkins Statue. This motion will be added to the June 8, 2026 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
- source tags: freedom of information, Bill 97, letters of support
Review status: Verified against source text
Councillor Jubenville referenced Item 4(b) and 4(d) which both call for the repeal of the provisions in Bill 97 relating to FOI and call the the reinstatement of compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. She requested that letters of support be sent for both of these resolutions.
- source tags: freedom of information, Bill 97, letters of support
Review status: Needs human review
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MovedCouncillor JubenvilleSecondedCouncillor Doyle"That Council write letters of support for the resolutions from the Town of Bruce Mines and the County of Prince Edward regarding repealing the provisions regarding FOI in Bill 97 and reinstating compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act."Motion Carried
- source tags: waste to energy, environmental registry, project permitting
Review status: Needs human review
Data-quality notes: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Council requested clarification on the change in size of the Waste to Energy Project that is listed on the Province's ERO website. The General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission explained that his is waiting for a response from RWDI who is responsible for the permitting work for this project. That response will be communicated to Council once received.
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Council questioned the cost of the wood carvings from the Councillor Ward Funding report. They questioned if the procurement of the wood carvings followed the municipal purchasing policy or if it was singled sourced and how the value of the wood carvings was assessed. The Deputy CAO noted that administration would have to come back to Council with that information.
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MovedCouncillor HallSecondedCouncillor Ceccacci"That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted by The Municipal Act."Motion Carried