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Items pulled from consent for individual discussion or vote: 17(a), 17(b), 19(a), 19(b), 22(b), 22(c)
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Council Meeting - May 11 2026 (Minutes) (source_id=91)
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MovedCouncillor JubenvilleSecondedCouncillor Doyle“Whereas in Canada's parliamentary system, MPs are elected to represent their constituents under a party banner, but unrestricted floor-crossing can erode voter trust amid rising political corruption and scandals;
And whereas recent crossings, such as those by Conservative MPs to the Liberals, have occurred without the original party straying from its platform, raising concerns of opportunism over principle;
And whereas voters deserve immediate accountability when an MP switches to another party mid-term, potentially altering Parliament's balance without endorsement;
And whereas allowing MPs to sit as independents preserves conscience without triggering elections, but joining another party should require voter confirmation.
That Chatham-Kent Council, call upon the House of Commons to amend the Parliament of Canada Act to require that any Member of Parliament who crosses the floor to join another registered political party must vacate their seat and trigger a by-election in their riding, while permitting them to sit as an independent without such a requirement. We ask that a letter stating our intentions be sent to the MP Lianne Rood (who is the author of this petition), PM Carney's Office, any other Federal ministries involved in elections, AMO, all Municipalities in Ontario, MP Dave Epp, also to include in our Council's information package."
*Note that Councillor McGrail abstained from the vote without declaring a conflict, therefore her vote was counted in the negative.*Yes (5)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Finn, Councillor Wright, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor JubenvilleNo (11)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor Ceccacci, and Councillor AndersonDefeated (5 to 11)
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MovedCouncillor StoreySecondedCouncillor Jubenville"That
Council provide direction to Administration to proceed with option 2, status quo with minor improvements.
Administration return to Council with the required by-law amendments and financial implications of minor improvements that can be made for 2026-2027 winter control season.
Administration return to Council with details and costs of clearing transit stops to a width that includes accessibility considerations all arterial roads and any additional stops as identified by staff to be considered in the 2027 Budget process using current cost estimates of $350/km and complete public consultation."
Yes (18)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 Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldMotion Carried (18 to 0)
13(c) — Arena Oversight Committee and Feasibility Study
- source tags: long-term care, provincial funding, reserves
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MovedCouncillor AndersonSecondedCouncillor Harrigan"That
The onetime funding (100% provincial) of $813,700 received from the Ministry of Long-Term Care be directed toward projects at Riverview Gardens, thereby maximizing external funding and retaining internal lifecycle reserve dollars to be used to address future Senior Services lifecycle needs."
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 Wright, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (1)Councillor AllinMotion Carried (17 to 0)
13(e) — Conflict declaration regarding 110 Sandy St.
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Councillor Harrigan declared a conflict on this item. (Due to her employment at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance who is specifically named in the motion.)
13(e) — Reconsideration of previous direction for 110 Sandys St.
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MovedCouncillor StoreySecondedCouncillor Doyle“That Council reconsider the previous direction given with regards to 110 Sandys St., Chatham.”
The motion did not receive the support of 2/3 of the members present, therefore the motion to reconsider was defeated.Yes (9)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyNo (8)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor McDonaldConflict (1)Councillor HarriganDefeated (9 to 8)
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MovedCouncillor StoreySecondedCouncillor Allin"That
The tender award in the amount of $6,297,429.00 (excluding HST) for Pavement Resurfacing be awarded to Huron Construction Company, A division of Brennan Paving and Construction Ltd.
The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into the recommended agreement."
Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (3)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Hall, and Councillor C. McGregorMotion Carried (15 to 0)
17(b) — RFP award for redevelopment of 110 Sandys Street
- source tags: 110 Sandys Street, redevelopment, request for proposal
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MovedCouncillor CrewSecondedCouncillor B. McGregor"That
The proposal in the amount of $498,625.00 (excluding HST) for the design, tendering, and contract administration for the redevelopment of 110 Sandys Street be awarded to Architecttura Inc., Architects.
The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreement(s)."
Yes (10)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, and Councillor McDonaldNo (8)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor Wright, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyMotion Carried (10 to 8)
17(b) — Referral of 110 Sandys Street proposal report
- source tags: 110 Sandys Street, request for proposal, referral
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MovedCouncillor DoyleSecondedCouncillor Storey“That the report be referred back to administration to further investigate other options for this property from the organizations that have submitted proposals.”Yes (9)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyNo (9)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor McDonaldDefeated (9 to 9)
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a.Climate Change Action Plan (presentation by Gabriel Clarke, Manager, Growth and Sustainability) This report and presentation were postponed to a future meeting.
19(a) — Corporate Technology Strategic Plan Update
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a.Corporate Technology Strategic Plan Update (presentation by Catherine Fitzgerald, Director, Information Technology and Transformation) The presentation was received for information.
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MovedCouncillor CeccacciSecondedCouncillor Hall2. The tax due dates for the final 2026 tax bill be August 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026.
3. The Education Rates as calculated and shown in Schedule A be confirmed.
4. The 2026 Final Municipal Tax Rates in Schedule B be applied to all taxable assessment to meet the funding required by the 2026 budget.
5. The 2026 Final Composite Education and Municipal Tax Rates as shown in Schedule C be approved.
6. Area Rated Costs and Services as presented in Schedule D be approved.
7. The 2026 Tax Rate By-law be approved.
8. The 2026 BIA Rate By-law be approved.Yes (17)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (1)Councillor BondyMotion Carried (17 to 0)
20(a) — EMS cross-border billing with the County of Lambton
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Child Care and Early Years use up to $400,000 from 100.1730.UNCOMMIT Reserves to fund to expansion of affordable child care within Good Shepherd Catholic School.
Child Care and Early Years use up to $50,000 from 100.1730.UNCOMMIT to support Thamesville Child Care with the purchase of necessary supplies and learning materials for expansion."
This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
22(a) — Animal Control and Pound Services contract extension
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"That
PAW Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) be awarded a two-year extension to the existing contract for Animal Control and Pound Services for all of Chatham-Kent at a cost of $2,716,143 (HST not applicable) for the period of April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029.
The lease agreement with PAWR for the animal shelter located at 405 Park Avenue East, Chatham, be extended from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029.
The lease agreement with PAWR for the animal shelter located at 113 Arnold Street, Wallaceburg, be extended from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029.
The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreements as reviewed by Legal Services."
This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
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MovedCouncillor AllinSecondedCouncillor Crew"Whereas the Historic Downtown Chatham BIA has requested funding for gates to be installed in between the buildings at 202 and 210 King St. W, for the purposing of securing an alleyway that is contributing to social disorder issues in the downtown area;
And whereas installation of these gates would be a benefit to the downtown area, and have positive impacts on safety;
Now therefore, administration be directed to review the request from the Historic Downtown Chatham BIA and provide recommendations to Council on whether this project can be supported by the municipality, an appropriate funding source, and any steps that would be needed to implement the proposal."Yes (11)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor McDonaldNo (6)Councillor Finn, Councillor McGrail, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyConflict (1)Councillor CeccacciMotion Carried (11 to 6)
23(a) — Blenheim Stormwater Master Plan community input
Councillor Ceccacci presented a Notice of Motion regarding Blenheim Stormwater Master Plan Community Input. The motion will be added to the May 25, 2026 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
23(a) — Waiving privilege for legal advice on 50 Indian Creek Road
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Councillor Doyle presented a Notice of motion regarding Waiving of Privilege for Legal Advice on 50 Indian Creek Road, Chatham. The motion will be added to the May 25, 2026 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
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a.Council Information Package - April 27, 2026 MovedCouncillor ThompsonSecondedCouncillor Bondy"That the Council Information Package be received for information."Motion Carried
25(b) — Council Information Package dated May 11, 2026
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b.Council Information Package - May 11, 2026 MovedCouncillor ThompsonSecondedCouncillor Bondy"That the Council Information Package be received for information."Motion Carried
Councillor Storey noted that nominations for the Accessibility Advisory Committee Awards closes on Friday. She encouraged nominations for businesses or citizens that work to improve accessibility in the Community.
Councillor Finn congratulated the Chatham Wild Cats U15 Basketball Team on being crowned the OBLX Provincial Champions. They are the first team in Chatham to win a provincial championship in basketball at any age.
26 — Endorsement of Councillor Alysson Storey for FCM Board
- source tags: FCM, board election, municipal representation
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MovedCouncillor AndersonSecondedCouncillor Bondy“Whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction;
Whereas FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; and
Whereas FCM’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in conjunction with the Annual Conference and Trade Show, from June 4 to June 7, 2026, followed by the election of FCM’s Board of Directors;
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 2026 until the end of this municipal term on November 14, 2026; and
Be it further resolved that Council assumes all costs associated with Alysson Storey attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings.”Motion Carried
26 — Environmental Registry notices for Waste to Energy Project
- source tags: environmental registry, waste to energy, public notification
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Councillor Jubenville noted that there is presently an ERO on the Ministry of Environment website under the name of Greenfield Global Inc. and Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission. She questioned why Council and the public wasn't notified. The Chief Financial Officer explained that these EROs are part of the process for the Waste to Energy Project. There is a change in the environmental footprint at the PUC and a change to the waste disposal process at Greenfield Global. The new site where the Waste to Energy Project will be located also required an an ERO. These approvals have been ongoing in the background through the process as foundational work and to keep the project moving. If Council did not support the project, these regulatory approvals would have been cancelled.
26 — Extension of Councillor Storey's FCM Board position
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Councillor Harrigan recognized Councillor Anderson for receiving the Member of the Year Award from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. This award recognizes members who had demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing the Cities Initiatives mission of protecting fresh water resources, strengthening economic prosperity and fostering collaboration across the region.
Councillor Finn requested an update on Talbot Trail and the condition of the 2nd Concession Bridge. The Director of Engineering Services explained that all of the archeological field work has been completed. Currently working through the review and approval with the Ministry on the reporting piece. The engineering is complete and the tender is being written. Staff are working with utility companies about their relocation along the new road alignment. The 2nd Concession Bridge was inspected and some repairs have been identified that will form part of the realignment project.
- source tags: cultural diversity, community events
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Councillor B. McGregor noted that the Taste of Chatham-Kent is a month long celebration of cultural diversity across Chatham-Kent and features food, music, story telling and cultural experiences shared by ethno-cultural groups, indigenous communities, businesses and community organizations. The public is invited to these free inclusive events that highlight heritage and encourage learning and connection. The events occur from June 27th to July 26th.
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MovedCouncillor HallSecondedCouncillor B. McGregor"That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, May 25, 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