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Meeting: Council Meeting - June 8 2026 (Minutes)

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4 — 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:
Litigation and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege with regard to OLT Appeal - 135 Semenyn Ave. Chatham. Section 239(2)(e) & (f), Municipal Act, 2001.
Proposed property disposition with regard to Offer to Purchas Big Pointe Road, Community of Dover. Section 239(2)(c), Municipal Act, 2001.

9 — Supplementary agenda

The following supplementary item was added to the agenda:
20(b) - Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program (presentation by Gord Quinton, CFO)

10 — Conflict declaration concerning a treatment and recovery centre motion

c.Councillor Harrigan - Motion by Councillor Doyle re Municipally Owned Treatment and Recovery Centre As she is employed by the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and they are included in the motion.

10 — Conflict declaration concerning the Strategic Housing Action Plan

a.Councillor Crew - Chatham-Kent Strategic Housing Action Plan (presentation by Ray Harper, Director, Municipal Housing & Property Development) Her daughter-in-law is one of the authors of the report.

10 — Conflict declaration concerning winter warming needs

b.Councillor Crew - Winter Warming Needs in Chatham-Kent (information report) Her daughter-in-law is the author of the report.

14(a) — Drainage Board recommendations

a.Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on May 12, 2026 The minutes were received for information.

14(b) — Public Utilities Commission minutes

b.Public Utilities Commission Minutes from its meeting held on April 16, 2026 The minutes were received for information.

14(c) — Board of Health minutes

c.Chatham-Kent Board of Health Minutes from its meeting held on March 23, 2026 The minutes were received for information.

14(d) — Public Library Board minutes

d.Chatham-Kent Public Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on March 24, 2026 The minutes were received for information.

14(e) — Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes

e.Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee Minutes from its meeting held on February 24, 2026 The minutes were received for information.

14(f) — Tilbury BIA minutes

f.Tilbury BIA Minutes from its meeting held on April 8, 2026 The minutes were received for information.

15(a) — Myers Drain and Pump Works tender

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MovedCouncillor ThompsonSecondedCouncillor Storey"That
The tender award in the amount of $2,117,000.00 (excluding HST) for the Myers Drain and Pump Works be awarded to Clarke Construction Inc.
The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into the recommended agreements."
Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (3)Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Wright, and Councillor AllinMotion Carried (15 to 0)

16(a) — Chatham-Kent Strategic Housing Action Plan

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MovedCouncillor ThompsonSecondedCouncillor Finn"That
Council adopt the Strategic Housing Action Plan (2026–2050) as the Municipality’s long‑term housing framework.
Any costs to implement recommendations and strategic actions to be referred to the 2027 Budget Update, 2028-2031 Multi-Year Budget, long-term Asset Management Plan and future reports to Council for further review and approvals.
As each specific housing proposal comes to Council for approval, robust public consultation will be a key component in each individual approval process, including in-person meetings and online engagement and detailed results of this public consultation will be included in each report to Council."
Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldConflict (1)Councillor CrewAbsent (1)Councillor WrightMotion Carried (16 to 0)

16(b) — Child Care and Early Years Inclusion Services

b.Child Care and Early Years Inclusion Services (information report) The report was received for information.

16(c) — Winter warming needs

c.Winter Warming Needs in Chatham-Kent (information report) Councillor Crew declared a conflict on this item. (Her daughter-in-law is the author of the report.)The report was received for information.

16(d) — Municipally owned treatment and recovery centre

Councillor Doyle withdrew his motion.

17(a) — Talent attraction and retention

a.CK Talent Attraction and Retention: Job Preparation Action Team (presentation and information report by Teresa Fysh, Talent Attraction and Retention Coordinator) The report and presentation were received for information.

17(b) — Local immigration partnership plan

b.CK Local Immigration Partnership - Community Plan 2026-2028 (information report) The report was received for information.

17(c) — Municipal museums

c.Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums 2025 Highlights and 2026 Goals (information report) The report was received for information.

17(d) — Municipal theatres

d.Municipal Theatres Overview 2025-2026 (information report) The report was received for information.

17(e) — Councillor ward funding

e.Councillor Ward Funding – June 2026 Update (information report) The report was received for information.

17(f) — Report on councillor motions and agenda pulls

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MovedCouncillor DoyleSecondedCouncillor Finn"Whereas Council during the last term, moved to a new type of agenda procedure where all items not pulled by any Councillors are passed in one vote called the consent agenda;
Whereas reading the agenda and pulling reports are one of the requirements of the Councillors role,
Whereas another role Councillors have is to make motions as a way of bringing change or finding out information about items to make improvements to our municipality;
Whereas some constituents also vote Councillors in office thinking that they will be able to help them reduce our taxes;
Therefore, be it resolved that council direct administration to bring a report back by the September 14th, 2026 council meeting with a report showing the following:
•    List each Councillor and the Mayor out, and show how many total items each Councillor/Mayor has pulled from the Council agendas this term•    how many motions they have made•    how many successful motions they have made•    how many motions during budget discussions that they made•    how many successful motions during budget discussions they made.
Furthermore, Council direct administration to continue to bring these reports back in the last couple months of each council term moving forward."Yes (3)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor JubenvilleNo (14)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (1)Councillor WrightDefeated (3 to 14)

18(a) — Temporary outdoor patio at 153 Nelson Street

MovedCouncillor HallSecondedCouncillor C. McGregor“That the report be referred back to administration for consultation with the Wallaceburg BIA.”Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor McGrail, and Councillor WrightMotion Carried (16 to 0)

18(b) — Arena feasibility study for a 2,500-plus-seat pad

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MovedCouncillor BondySecondedCouncillor B. McGregor“Whereas there has been recent interest from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) about establishing an expansion franchise in Chatham-Kent;And whereas the 2025 Parks & Recreation Master Plan (PRMP) identified the need of a twin pad multi-use recreation complex, with Council approving a Feasibility Study, the yet-to-be issued RFP may not have contemplated a larger venue.Therefore, Council direct Administration to initiate a Feasibility Study which considers:
a.  Constructing a new multi-use arena with at least one pad consisting of 2500+ seats (to accommodate the Maroons) and additional playing surfaces consistent with community need"Yes (17)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (1)Councillor WrightMotion Carried (17 to 0)

18(b) — Arena feasibility study for a 5,000-plus-seat arena

MovedCouncillor Bondyb.    Constructing a 5000 plus seat arena (to accommodate an OHL franchise) with additional playing surfaces consistent with community need.Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldNo (1)Councillor JubenvilleAbsent (1)Councillor WrightMotion Carried (16 to 1)

18(c) — Relocation of Fergie Jenkins statue

c.Motion by Councillor Doyle re Relocation of Fergie Jenkins Statue Councillor Doyle withdrew his motion.

19(a) — Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for 13-21 Queen Street North

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MovedCouncillor HarriganSecondedCouncillor Thompson"That
The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Community Improvement Plan, Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Agreement, with North Shore Properties Ltd., owner of 13-21 Queen Street North, Community of Tilbury, to provide an annual grant equivalent to 100% of the increase in municipal property taxes resulting from the development of a Mixed-Use Commercial/Residential, for five (5) years."
Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor Wright, and Councillor AndersonMotion Carried (16 to 0)

19(b) — Municipal Heritage Committee annual report

b.Municipal Heritage Committee – 2025 Annual Report (information report) The report was received for information.

19(c) — Environmental Registry of Ontario postings

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MovedCouncillor StoreySecondedCouncillor Thompson“That in the interests of transparency and communication with the public and accountability in decision-making the Municipality do the following:
Post all ERO postings on the municipal website and standard placement in local media where the Municipality of Chatham-Kent or any agency or arms-length entity of the Municipality is an applicant or project partner of an applicant;
Post a web-link and short high-level summary of any ERO postings on the municipal website where the Municipality of Chatham-Kent may be directly impacted.
Bring forward an Information Report to Council at least 30 days in advance of an application being submitted to the ERO (by the organizations referred to in Item 1) including details of the application as well as the dates of public consultation (if available at that time). If dates are not available at that time, bring forward an Information Report to Council with public consultation dates as soon as available.
Once the Province has provided an update and/or decision on an ERO application for applicants referred to in Item 1, a web-link to that information and a high-level summary is posted on the municipal website.
Implementation would begin starting August 1, 2026."
Yes (17)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (1)Councillor WrightMotion Carried (17 to 0)

20(a) — Taxes and assessment adjustments

a.Taxes and Assessment Adjusted to December 31, 2025 (information report) The report was received for information.

20(b) — Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program

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MovedCouncillor ThompsonSecondedCouncillor Crew“That
Chatham-Kent Council and the Chatham-Kent PUC delegate to the following Executive Management Team members the authority to apply to the Canada-Ontario Development Charges Reduction Program with up to five projects before the June 19th deadline.
Administration return to the August 10th Council Meeting with recommendations to sign or not to sign a Transfer Payment Agreement for any project offer received.”
Yes (14)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor McDonaldNo (2)Councillor Finn, and Councillor StoreyAbsent (2)Councillor Bondy, and Councillor WrightMotion Carried (14 to 2)

21 — Daytime council meetings

Councillor Thompson presented a Notice of Motion regarding Council Meeting Schedule - Daytime Council Meetings. The motion will be added to the June 22, 2026 Council Meeting for discussion and voting.

21 — Redevelopment of 110 Sandys Street

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MovedCouncillor AndersonSecondedCouncillor Doyle“That
Council direct staff to ask the successful bidder, Architecturra Inc., Architects, for the design, tendering and contract administration for the redevelopment of 110 Sandys Street, Chatham, to hold their bid for 90 days, without liability, to allow staff to further research an alternative option that may provide cost savings.
Council direct staff to invite the Quiring Foundation to present their vision to Chatham-Kent Council at an upcoming Council meeting.”
Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor Bondy, and Councillor WrightMotion Carried (16 to 0)

21 — Speed limits, traffic calming and wildlife activity

Councillor Ceccacci presented a Notice of Motion regarding Speed Limits, Traffic Calming Measures and Areas of Significant Wildlife Activity. The motion will be added to the June 22, 2026 Council Meeting for discussion and voting.

21 — Waiver of notice requirement

MovedCouncillor AndersonSecondedCouncillor Doyle“That Council waive the notice requirement to allow a motion by Councillor Anderson to be voted on at this meeting.”Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor Bondy, and Councillor WrightMotion Carried (16 to 0)

21 — West Pier permanent barrier and DFO coordination

Councillor Ceccacci presented a Notice of Motion regarding West Pier (Community of Erieau) Permanent Barrier and DFO Coordination. The motion will be added to the June 22, 2026 Council Meeting for discussion and voting.

22 — Closed Session Report

MovedCouncillor HallSecondedCouncillor Harrigan“That the June 8, 2026 Closed Session Report be approved.”Yes (17)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (1)Councillor WrightMotion Carried (17 to 0)

23 — Council Information Package

MovedCouncillor ThompsonSecondedCouncillor Ceccacci"That the Council Information Package be received for information."Motion Carried

23 — Elect Respect Resolution

MovedCouncillor B. McGregorSecondedCouncillor Crew"That Chatham-Kent Council endorse the Elect Respect Resolution and forward a copy of the letter to AMO and Ontario Municipalities."Motion Carried

23 — Her5iage Helping Housing Program

MovedMayor CanniffSecondedCouncillor Storey"That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Her5iage Helping Housing Program."Motion Carried

23 — Heritage property designation deadline

MovedMayor CanniffSecondedCouncillor Storey"That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support to the Honourable Graham McGregor, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism in support of Community Heritage Ontario and their request to extend the deadline for notices of intention to designate listed heritage properties."Motion Carried

23 — Planning Act administrative monetary penalties

MovedCouncillor CeccacciSecondedCouncillor Storey“That Administration be directed to submit comments supporting the proposed Planning Act changes, that if passed, would enable municipalities to use an administrative monetary penalty (AMP) system for zoning by-law contraventions which relate to land uses that are not permitted and that the comments be submitted to the ERO website by the June 25, 2026 deadline."Motion Carried

23 — Provincial grant funding for fire services

MovedCouncillor DoyleSecondedCouncillor Anderson"That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution from Plympton-Wyoming regarding Support for Sustainable Provincial Grant Funding for Fire Services in Ontario."Motion Carried

23 — Senior Achievement Awards nominations

Councillor Storey referenced Item 1(b) - Chatham-Kent Senior Achievement Awards Nominations. The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

24 — National Indigenous History Month

Councillor Storey noted that June is National Indigenous History Month.

24 — Supportive housing at Meadow Park Place

Councillor B. McGregor read an email from the Chatham-Kent Women's Centre regarding the proposal for supportive housing at Meadow Park Place. He noted the importance of not assuming what peoples opinions are.

24 — Wallaceburg encampment situation

Councillor Hall requested an update on the current encampment situation in Wallaceburg. The General Manager of Health and Human Services explained that three rooming houses in Wallaceburg have closed, leaving some residents with no place to shelter. By-law Enforcement Officer and staff from ROCK have been attending the various places where people are sheltering outdoors and providing supports and contacts to get them into housing.

25 — First reading of by-laws

MovedCouncillor McGrailSecondedCouncillor Crew"That the by-laws be taken as read for a first time."Motion Carried

25 — Second reading of by-laws

MovedCouncillor McGrailSecondedCouncillor Crew"That the by-laws be taken as read for a second time."Motion Carried

25 — Third and final reading of by-laws

MovedCouncillor B. McGregorSecondedCouncillor McDonald"That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed."Motion Carried

26 — Adjournment and authorization for next closed session

MovedCouncillor HallSecondedCouncillor Thompson"That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, June 22, 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