Issue Timeline: accountability
Full evidence timeline (the richer view). For a compact one-line list, see the issue summary.
Snapshot
51 civic action(s) on accountability across 31 meeting(s) (2023-01-16 to 2026-03-23).
- Meetings involved: 31
- 2023-01-16 — Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-02-06 — Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-02-13 — Combined Council Meeting - February 13 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-08-14 — Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes)- 2024-02-05 — Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-02-26 — Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-04-08 — Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-08-12 — Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-12-16 — Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes)- 2025-01-27 — Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-02-10 — Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-02-24 — Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-03-03 — Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-03-17 — Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-04-28 — Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-06-09 — Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-06-23 — Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-07-14 — Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-08-25 — Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-09-08 — Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-09-22 — Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-10-06 — Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-10-20 — Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-11-17 — Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-12-01 — Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-12-15 — Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes)- 2026-01-26 — Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes)- 2026-02-02 — Council Meeting - February 02 2026 (Special - PUC Governance Review) (Minutes)- 2026-02-23 — Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes)- 2026-03-09 — Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes)- 2026-03-23 — Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes)
- Councillors involved: Anderson, B. McGregor, Bondy, C. McGregor, Ceccacci, Crew, Doyle, Hall, Harrigan, Jubenville, McDonald, McGrail, Storey, Thompson
- Split votes: 16
- Budget-related actions: 3
- Needs review: 3
Timeline
2023-01-16 — Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes)
Motion re Decision Making on Future Vaccination Policies (Defeated) (vote; defeated (5-12))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: A motion by Councillor Jubenville that future vaccination employment policies be decided collaboratively between Council and the Executive Management Team through dialogue and Council votes was defeated. Pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Doyle. Defeated 5-12.
- Related tags: governance, health
That any further vaccination employment policies be decided upon collaboratively between Chatham-Kent Council and the Chatham-Kent Executive Management Team
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)
Motion re Strengthening Powers of the Integrity Commissioner (Postponed) (motion; deferred)
- Mover: Crew
- Summary: Councillor Crew's notice of motion supporting a Township of McGarry resolution to strengthen the powers of the Integrity Commissioner was postponed to a future meeting.
- Related tags: governance
This notice of motion was postponed to a future meeting.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(c)
2023-02-06 — Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes)
Notice of Motion - Municipal Insurance in Ontario (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Doyle
- Summary: Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion regarding Municipal Insurance in Ontario, to be added to the March 6, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: governance
Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion regarding Municipal Insurance in Ontario.
Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2023-02-13 — Combined Council Meeting - February 13 2023 (Minutes)
Notice of Motion - Council Compensation for External Committees (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Hall
- Summary: Councillor Hall presented a notice of motion regarding Council compensation for external committees, to be added to the March 6, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: governance
Councillor Hall presented a notice of motion regarding Council Compensation for external committees.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 13 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16
2023-08-14 — Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes)
Integrity Commissioner Report re: Councillor Jubenville (vote; carried (13-3))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Moved by Crew, seconded by B. McGregor, that Councillor Jubenville's remuneration be suspended for three months (90 days from September 1, 2023). Carried 13 to 3. Councillor Jubenville declared a conflict as she is the subject of the report; Councillor Harrigan abstained.
- Related tags: governance
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.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 12(a)
2024-02-05 — Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes)
Audit & Risk Committee Terms of Reference (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Audit & Risk Committee Terms of Reference. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Audit & Risk Committee Terms of Reference
Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2024-02-26 — Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes)
Integrity Commissioner 2023 Annual Report (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Integrity Commissioner 2023 Annual Report as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Integrity Commissioner 2023 Annual Report
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(d)
Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits information report as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(f)
2024-04-08 — Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes)
2023 Record of Payment to Council Owned Vendors (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The 2023 Record of Payment to Council Owned Vendors information report was received for information. Councillor Hall and Councillor Wright each declared a conflict on this item.
- Related tags: budget, transparency
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The report was received for information.
Source: Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes) — Item 13(d)
2024-08-12 — Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes)
2023 Audited Financial Statements (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: McGrail
- Summary: Council approved the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor McGrail.
- Related tags: budget
- Entities: Brock Priddle
The audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 be approved.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2024-12-16 — Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes)
Revisions to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved revisions to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Revisions to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
2025-01-27 — Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes)
Deputy CAO Position - Financial Analysis (vote; defeated (4-7))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Bondy
- Summary: A motion to have Administration provide a financial analysis of how the Deputy CAO position would be funded was defeated. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Bondy. Defeated 4-7.
- Related tags: governance, budget
Financial analysis indicating how this position will be funded
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
Deputy CAO Position - Job Description (vote; carried (6-5))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Bondy
- Summary: Council directed Administration to report back with a job description for the Deputy CAO; item pulled from consent and voted in parts. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Bondy. Split 6-5.
- Related tags: governance
Job description for the Deputy CAO
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
Deputy CAO Position - Municipal Comparators (vote; defeated (4-7))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Bondy
- Summary: A motion to have Administration provide comparators from other Ontario municipalities on Deputy CAO roles was defeated. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Bondy. Defeated 4-7.
- Related tags: governance
Comparators with other Ontario municipalities about whether or not they have Deputy CAO roles.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
2025-02-10 — Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes)
Council Code of Conduct (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Code of Conduct Gifts and Benefits 2024 information report as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits for 2024 (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)
2025-02-24 — Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes)
Municipal Accountability Act 2024 (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Bondy
- Summary: Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding the Municipal Accountability Act 2024, to be added to the March 3, 2025 agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding the Municipal Accountability Act 2024.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
2025-03-03 — Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes)
Integrity Commissioner Annual Report (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the 2024 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report as part of the Consent Agenda.
The 2024 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report be received for information.
Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
Information and Privacy Commissioner Statistical Report (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the 2024 Information and Privacy Commissioner Statistical Report for information; item pulled from consent for discussion.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
2024 Information and Privacy Commissioner Statistical Report (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)
Municipal Accountability Act 2024 Opposition (vote; defeated (4-12))
- Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Councillor Bondy's motion to send a letter opposing provincial legislation allowing removal of elected officials was defeated. Moved by Councillor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Jubenville.
- Related tags: governance
That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter to Minister Calandra and Premier Doug Ford and the provincial government opposing any legislation that would allow for the removal of a duly elected municipal official
Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)
2025-03-17 — Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes)
2024 Statement of Remuneration & Expenses (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the 2024 Statement of Remuneration & Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
2024 Statement of Remuneration & Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)
2025-04-28 — Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes)
Financial Accountability for CK Hub Next Phase (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Storey
- Summary: Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding Financial Accountability for the proposed next phase of the CK Hub, to be added to the May 12, 2025 agenda.
- Related tags: governance, budget
Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding Financial Accountability for the proposed next phase of the CK Hub.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)
2025-06-09 — Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes)
Council Communication Policy (motion; carried)
- Mover: McGrail
- Summary: Council directed that a policy be established on criteria for including Councillors in municipal communications, to return by September 2025. A motion by Councillor McGrail, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
a policy be established to outline the criteria for including Councillors in municipal communications.
Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(f)
2025-06-23 — Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes)
Police Services - Deloitte Staffing Analysis Update (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding a Chatham-Kent Police Services Deloitte Staffing Analysis Report update, to be added to the July 14, 2025 agenda.
- Related tags: emergency_services, governance
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Chatham-Kent Police Services - Deloitte Staffing Analysis Report Update.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
Tenders and RFPs Awarded by Delegated Authority (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Tenders and RFPs awarded by delegated authority, to be added to the July 14, 2025 agenda.
- Related tags: governance, procurement
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Tenders and RFP's Awarded by Delegated Authority.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2025-07-14 — Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes)
Reporting on Delegated-Authority Tenders and RFPs (motion; carried)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Council directed an annual report on tenders/RFPs awarded under delegated authority. Councillor Ceccacci's motion, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement, governance
Therefore be it resolved that Infrastructure and Engineering Services bring forward an annual information report to Council on the Tenders and RFPs that were awarded for the year through delegated authority.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(g)
2025-08-25 — Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes)
2024 Audited Financial Statements (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Council approved the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Thompson. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: budget, governance
the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 be approved.
Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 13(a)
Wheatley Class Action - Waive Insurance Deductible Recuperation (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council resolved to advise its insurers that it waives recuperation of its $250,000 insurance deductible regarding the Wheatley Class Action Lawsuit, and to seek further information. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: governance, budget
the Municipality of Chatham-Kent waives the recuperation of its $250,000 insurance deductible pertaining to the Wheatley Class Action Lawsuit.
Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
2025-09-08 — Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes)
Integrity Commissioner - 10-Day Suspension of Storey (Defeated) (vote; defeated (7-7))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: McDonald
- Summary: A motion to suspend Councillor Storey's remuneration for 10 days (Complaint 2, Rules 14 and 15) was defeated on a 7-7 tie. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor McDonald. Councillor Storey declared a conflict. Defeated 7-7.
- Related tags: governance
Council impose a Suspension of remuneration of 10 days of Councillor Storey for violations of Rules 14 and 15.
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Integrity Commissioner - Code of Conduct Training (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: McDonald
- Summary: Council resolved to participate in Code of Conduct training. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor McDonald. Councillor Storey declared a conflict. Carried 14-0.
- Related tags: governance
Council participate in Code of Conduct Training.
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Integrity Commissioner - Formal Reprimand (Complaint 2) (vote; carried (10-4))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: McDonald
- Summary: Council imposed a Formal Reprimand in respect of Complaint 2. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor McDonald. Councillor Storey declared a conflict. Carried 10-4.
- Related tags: governance
In respect of Complaint 2: Council impose a Formal Reprimand.
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Integrity Commissioner - Formal Reprimand of Councillor Storey (Complaint 1) (vote; carried (10-4))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: McDonald
- Summary: Council imposed a Formal Reprimand on Councillor Storey for violations of Code rules 14 and 15 (Complaint 1). Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor McDonald. Councillor Storey declared a conflict. Carried 10-4.
- Related tags: governance
In respect of Complaint 1, Council impose a Formal Reprimand with respect to the conduct of Councillor Storey for violations of the Code rules, 14 and 15
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Integrity Commissioner Report - Receive (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: McDonald
- Summary: Council received the Integrity Commissioner report on complaints regarding Councillors Storey and Jubenville; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor McDonald. Councillor Storey (and Councillor Jubenville) declared conflicts as respondents. Carried 14-0.
- Related tags: governance
Council receive the report from the Integrity Commissioner.
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Food Insecurity Emergency Declaration (motion; carried)
- Mover: C. McGregor
- Summary: Council declared food insecurity an emergency in Chatham-Kent and called on the Province/Ottawa to raise social assistance rates and establish a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income. A motion by Councillor C. McGregor, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: community_services, governance
declaring food insecurity an emergency in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)
2025-09-22 — Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes)
Letter of Support - Strong Mayor Powers (Woolwich) (motion; carried)
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council sent a letter of support for the Township of Woolwich resolution on Strong Mayor Powers. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Harrigan.
- Related tags: governance
- Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Resolution of the Township of Woolwich re Strong Mayor Powers.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23
2025-10-06 — Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes)
CK Hub Financial Reporting and Transparency (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Storey
- Summary: Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding detailed financial reporting and transparency on ongoing lifecycle costs for the CK Hub.
- Related tags: governance, budget
Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding Providing Detailed Financial Reporting and Transparency on Ongoing Lifecycle Costs for the CK Hub.
Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2025-10-20 — Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes)
CK Community Hub - Postponement (Defeated) (vote; defeated (4-14))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Councillor Storey's motion to postpone the CK Community Hub RFP award pending full ongoing lifecycle/operating cost reporting was defeated. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Defeated 4-14.
- Related tags: governance, budget
this item be postponed until complete ongoing costs of this proposal can be prepared by administration for Council and public review.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
2025-11-17 — Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes)
Extension of Appointment - Integrity Commissioner / Closed Meeting Investigator (SC Consulting) (vote; carried (13-3))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Council reappointed SC Consulting as Integrity Commissioner/Closed Meeting Investigator from November 26, 2025 to November 25, 2027. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Jubenville; both the mover and seconder then voted against, along with Councillor Bondy. Carried 13-3.
- Related tags: governance
- Entities: SC Consulting
SC Consulting be appointed from November 26, 2025 to November 25, 2027 as the Integrity Commissioner/Closed Meeting Investigator for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(b)
2025-12-01 — Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes)
Integrity Commissioner Follow-up - Councillor Jubenville Remuneration Suspension (vote; carried (9-5))
- Mover: Hall, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Following the Integrity Commissioner's (Mary Ellen Bench) follow-up report, Council suspended Councillor Jubenville's remuneration for two months for the most significant breach of the Code of Conduct (section 15), citing bullying and abuse affecting members of the public, staff and Council. Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Crew. Councillor Jubenville declared a conflict. Carried 9-5.
- Related tags: governance
Councillor Jubenville's remuneration be suspended for a period of two months
Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2025-12-15 — Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes)
Audit and Risk Committee Minutes - August 5, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the August 5, 2025 Audit and Risk Committee minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Audit and Risk Committee Minutes from its meeting held on August 5, 2025
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(e)
PUC Governance Review - Referral back to Administration (vote; carried (9-8))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: On the KPMG Public Utilities Commission Governance Review Final Report, Council referred the report back to administration for more information and Council education, directed a dedicated Special Council Meeting on February 2, 2026, public consultation (open house and Let's Talk page), and that the report go to the January 15 PUC meeting. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Crew. A divided vote; the Mayor opposed. Carried 9-8.
- Related tags: governance, water_sewer
- Entities: KPMG
Council refer Report 17a, Public Utilities Commission Governance Review - Final Report, back to administration for more information, clarification, and opportunities for Council education
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2026-01-26 — Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes)
Resolution - OMERS Governance Changes & Bill 68 (Opposition) (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: McGrail, Seconder: Storey
- Summary: Council resolved that Chatham-Kent does not support the OMERS Act governance changes in Bill 68 and backed AMO's call to retain the current two-corporate-board model, circulating the resolution to provincial ministers, the local MPP and AMO. Moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Storey. Councillor Finn declared a conflict (OMERS recipient). Carried 14-0.
- Related tags: governance
- Entities: Association of Municipalities of Ontario
the Municipality of Chatham-Kent does not support the legislative changes to the OMERS Act contained in Bill 68
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)
Motion - Encampment Response & Transitional Cabins Evaluation (RFP) (vote; carried (10-5))
- Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Council directed administration to prepare a report and RFP terms (max $55,000) to retain a housing/homelessness consultant to evaluate Chatham-Kent's encampment response and transitional cabins project and recommend changes, returning to Council with a funding source. Moved by Councillor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried 10-5.
- Related tags: housing, community_services
Administration be directed to prepare a Report and proposed key RFP terms, for an evaluation of the current encampment response and transitional cabins project, with a maximum budget of $55,000.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
2026-02-02 — Council Meeting - February 02 2026 (Special - PUC Governance Review) (Minutes)
PUC Governance - Adopt-in-Principle / Dissolve PUC (DEFEATED 8-8) (vote; defeated (8-8))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: At a special council meeting dedicated to the Public Utilities Commission Governance Review (referred from December 15, 2025), the main motion to adopt the KPMG recommendations in principle, dissolve the Chatham-Kent PUC, transfer water/wastewater to a new municipal Water and Wastewater Services department, and protect IBEW/CUPE staff was DEFEATED on an 8-8 tie. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Anderson; notably the mover (C. McGregor) voted against. Defeated 8-8.
- Related tags: governance, water_sewer
- Entities: KPMG
Council adopt in principal the recommendations of the KPMG Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission Governance Review final report dated December 3, 2025.
Source: Council Meeting - February 02 2026 (Special - PUC Governance Review) (Minutes) — Item 12(b)
PUC Governance - Refer Recommendation #6 to the PUC (vote; carried (12-4))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: C. McGregor
- Summary: Following the defeat of the main motion, Council referred recommendation #6 of the PUC Governance Review to the Public Utilities Commission. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor. Carried 12-4.
- Related tags: governance, water_sewer
recommendation #6 be referred to the Public Utilities Commission.
Source: Council Meeting - February 02 2026 (Special - PUC Governance Review) (Minutes) — Item 12(b)
2026-02-23 — Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes)
2025 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the 2025 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report for information. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
The 2025 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report be received for information.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)
Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits 2025 (Information Report) (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the 2025 Council Code of Conduct gifts and benefits information report as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits for 2025 (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)
2025 Information and Privacy Commissioner Statistical Report (Information Report) (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the 2025 Information and Privacy Commissioner statistical report as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
2025 Information and Privacy Commissioner Statistical Report (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)
2026-03-09 — Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes)
Motion - PUC Governance Review (Report + Composition Options) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council directed administration (Councillor C. McGregor's motion) to produce a report answering Councillors' questions on the KPMG PUC Governance Review (tabled with the PUC first) and to bring options to change the PUC's composition to a mix of elected officials and skills-based public members. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance, water_sewer
- Entities: KPMG
Administration be directed to produce a report that addresses questions raised by Councillors regarding the KPMG Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission Governance Review
Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Notice of Motion - Municipal Housing Maintenance Costs (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding municipal housing maintenance costs, to be added to the March 23, 2026 Council agenda.
- Related tags: housing
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding municipal housing maintenance costs.
Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
2026-03-23 — Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes)
2024 Financial Indicator Review (Information Report) (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the 2024 Financial Indicator Review information report as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: budget
2024 Financial Indicator Review (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)
Motion - Municipal Housing Maintenance Costs Report (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council directed administration to report the total annual budget and repair/maintenance costs for all municipal housing over three years, broken down by property and by routine vs. major/emergency repair. Councillor Ceccacci's motion, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: housing
administration bring a report and provide the total annual budget, costs associated with repairs and maintenance for all municipal housing properties over the past three years
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)