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Meeting: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes)

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13 — Consent Agenda

That the following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 14(b), 14(c), 14(d), 19(b), 19(c), 19(d), 20(b), 20(e), 20(f), 20(g), 20(h), 20(i), 21(a), 21(b), 22(a), 24(a), 24(b)

14(a) — Council Minutes - March 17, 2025

Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on March 17, 2025

14(b) — Drainage Board Recommendations - March 4, 2025

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on March 4, 2025

14(c) — Committee of Adjustment Minutes - Jan 23 & Feb 27, 2025

Committee of Adjustment Minutes from its meetings held on January 23 and February 27, 2025

15(a) — Contract Award R24-327 - Two Office Trailers

be awarded to Turkstra Modular Builders Inc. at an estimated total contract value of $94,259.18 (including HST)

17(a) — Blenheim Power Supply - Reliability Improvements

Blenheim Power Supply - Reliability Improvements and System Overview (presentation and information report)

19(a) — 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

19(b) — Tax Policy 2025

the broad class tax transition ratio for Landfill be set at 9.3912 as prescribed by the province.

19(c) — Taxes and Assessment Adjusted to December 31, 2024

Taxes and Assessment Adjusted to December 31, 2024 (information report)

19(d) — Offer to Purchase - Merici Way, Chatham

The offer to purchase from St. Angela's Meadow Retirement Lodge Inc. for a sale price of $25,000 for Property Identification Number 00531 1513

20(a) — Road Safety Assessment - Kent Bridge Road / Ridge Line

the short-term recommendations of the road safety assessment for the Kent Bridge Road and Ridge Line intersection, attached as Appendix A, be implemented.

20(b) — Temporary Closure - Erie Shore Drive at Dyke Rd

the portion of the highway known as Erie Shore Drive be temporarily closed where it exists immediately adjacent to the highway known as Dyke Road

20(c) — 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

20(d) — Street Light Maintenance - Entegrus SLA

Council authorize administration to enter into a 6-year service level agreement with Entegrus for the purposes of street light maintenance (2025-2030).

20(e) — Form Fit Gym Lease Renewal - 66 Regent Street, Blenheim

with Trevor Nethery (Form Fit Gym owner) for use of 66 Regent Street, Blenheim

20(f) — Canada Post Lease Extension - 35 Talbot St W, Blenheim

with Canada Post Corporation for a term of 5 years with the option for two additional 5-year terms in the amount of $76,300 plus HST annually

20(g) — Taylor Park Revitalization Project

with Clarke Construction Inc. for construction of hard surface walkways and recreation amenities at Taylor Park

20(h) — Chatham Minor Girls Softball - Blythe Park Agreement

with the Chatham Minor Girls Softball Association concerning use of Blythe Park in Chatham

20(i) — Tile Drainage Loan Debenture 2025-05

the Rating By-law for Tile Loan Debenture #2025-05 for May 1, 2025, imposing special annual drainage rates under the Tile Drainage Act, be approved.

21(a) — Starter Company Plus - Fall 2024 Cohort

Starter Company Plus - Successful Applicants - Fall 2024 Cohort (information report)

21(b) — 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.

22(a) — Together CK Grant - 2025 Funding Recommendations

five applications, as endorsed by the Together CK Review Committee, be approved under the Significant Events grant program for total funding of $125,000.

22(b) — 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

23(a) — Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet

That a fact sheet be made available for residents to refer to in a boil advisory situation outline.

24(a) — BIA Board of Management Appointments

the Boards of Management for Business Improvement Areas in Blenheim, Chatham, Dresden, Ridgetown, Tilbury, Wallaceburg and Wheatley be approved.

24(b) — 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

25(a) — CCTV Expansion

Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding CCTV Expansion.

25(a) — Economic Impact of Tariffs

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding Economic Impact of Tariffs in Community and Possible Support Options.

25(a) — Provincial Funding for Fire Services

Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion regarding Provincial Funding for Fire Services.

25(a) — Provincial Highways Funding Request

Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion regarding Provincial Highways Funding Request.

25(a) — Talbot Trail Realignment Funding

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

25(a) — York 1 Waste Processing - 29831 Irish School Road

Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding 29831 Irish School Road, York 1 Waste Processing, Storage and Transfer.

27(a) — Council Information Package

That the Council Information Package be received for information.

27(a) — Ontario Senior of the Year Award Nomination

That Mr. Gahunia be nominated for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award.

29(a) — By-law Readings

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

29(b) — By-law Readings

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

29(e) — By-law Readings

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

30 — Adjournment

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, April 28, 2025