Issue Timeline: community_services
Full evidence timeline (the richer view). For a compact one-line list, see the issue summary.
Snapshot
280 civic action(s) on community_services across 66 meeting(s) (2022-11-21 to 2026-03-23).
- Meetings involved: 66
- 2022-11-21 — Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes)- 2022-12-05 — Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes)- 2023-01-16 — Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-02-06 — Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-03-06 — Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-03-27 — Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-04-03 — Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-04-24 — Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-05-08 — Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-05-29 — Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-06-05 — Council Meeting - June 5 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-06-26 — Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-07-10 — Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-08-14 — Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-09-11 — Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-09-25 — Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-10-16 — Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-10-30 — Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-11-06 — Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-11-27 — Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-11-30 — Council Meeting - November 30 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-12-11 — Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes)- 2024-01-15 — Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-02-05 — Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-02-26 — Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-03-04 — Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-03-18 — Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-03-25 — Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-04-08 — Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-04-29 — Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-05-13 — Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-05-27 — Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-06-10 — Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-06-24 — Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-09-09 — Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-10-07 — Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-10-21 — Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-11-18 — Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-12-09 — Council Meeting - December 9 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)- 2025-03-17 — Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-04-07 — Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-04-28 — Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-05-12 — Council Meeting - May 12 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-05-26 — Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-06-09 — Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-06-23 — Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-07-28 — Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-08-11 — Combined Council Meeting - August 11 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)- 2025-11-03 — Council Meeting - November 3 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)- 2026-02-09 — Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (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: Allin, Anderson, B. McGregor, Bondy, C. McGregor, Canniff, Ceccacci, Crew, Doyle, Finn, Hall, Harrigan, Jubenville, McDonald, McGrail, Pinsonneault, Storey, Thompson, Wright
- Split votes: 42
- Budget-related actions: 49
- Needs review: 34
Timeline
2022-11-21 — Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes)
Single Source RFP R22-253 Housing Support and Service Navigation for Urban Indigenous Community Members (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved, as part of the consent agenda, the single source RFP R22-253 for Housing Support and Service Navigation for Urban Indigenous Community Members.
- Related tags: procurement, housing
RFP R22-253 Housing Support and Service Navigation for Urban Indigenous Community Members
Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 13c
Pickleball Courts Tender (Community Building Fund) (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Hall, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Councillor Hall moved, seconded by Councillor Thompson, that the Westhoek Construction tender for 8 pickleball courts in Blenheim, Dresden, Tilbury and Wallaceburg be awarded and related funding be approved. Motion carried 18-0.
- Related tags: parks, procurement, budget
The tender be awarded to Westhoek Construction as the lowest bidder for construction of a total of 8 pickleball courts in the communities of Blenheim, Dresden, Tilbury and Wallaceburg in the amount of $627,581.70 (HST included.)
Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 13d
Tourism Sector Support & Activities Update - Summer 2022 (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received a presentation on the Tourism Sector Support and Activities Update (Summer 2022). Pulled from consent; no mover or recorded vote.
- Related tags: development
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Council received a presentation by Shannon Paiva, Supervisor, Tourism Development regarding the tourism sector support and activities update.
Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 14a
Starter Company Plus Successful Applicants Spring 2022 Cohort (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved, as part of the consent agenda, the Starter Company Plus Successful Applicants Spring 2022 Cohort information report.
- Related tags: development
Starter Company Plus Successful Applicants
Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 14b
Public Art Policy and Public Art Reserve (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Councillor Storey moved, seconded by Councillor Harrigan, that the Public Art Policy be approved and adopted, a Public Art Reserve be created and funded, and a report return by March 15. Motion carried 18-0.
- Related tags: budget
The Public Art Policy as attached be approved and adopted;
Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 15a
Arts and Culture Representation at Mundial Montreal (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Arts and Culture Representation at Mundial Montreal information report for information after Councillor Storey requested a follow-up report. Pulled from consent; no recorded vote.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Councillor Storey asked for a follow-up report coming back to Council regarding the event and whether or not we should continue this involvement.
Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 15b
Hoarding Report Update (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received, as part of the consent agenda, the Hoarding Report Update information report.
- Related tags: public_safety
Hoarding Report Update
Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 15d
Intercounty Baseball League Team Agreement (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Hall, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor Hall moved, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor, that the five-year Intercounty Baseball League team agreement be approved with related capital and operating funding and signing authority. Motion carried 18-0.
- Related tags: parks, budget
The five-year agreement between the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) team and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent be approved.
Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 18a
2022-12-05 — Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes)
Special Events - Process, Application and Information (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Storey
- Summary: Councillor C. McGregor moved, seconded by Councillor Storey, that the Special Event Manual be amended to extend site restoration time from 12 to 24 hours and outline road-based fees if approved in the 2023 budget. Motion carried 16-0.
- Related tags: by_laws
increase the time for site restoration from 12 hours to 24 hours after completion of the event.
Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 16a
Additional Work Q22-308 Pool Liner Replacement, Howard Community Pool, Ridgetown (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved, as part of the consent agenda, the additional work required for Q22-308 replacement of the pool liner at Howard Community Pool, Ridgetown.
- Related tags: procurement, parks
Replacement of Pool Liner at Howard Community Pool, Ridgetown
Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 16b
2023-01-16 — Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes)
Single Source R22-351 - Attends Brand Incontinence Products (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a single-source purchase of Attends brand incontinence products. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement
Single Source R22-351 Provision of Attends Brand Incontinence Products
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
Family Physician Recruitment & Retention Task Force - 2022 Update (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: An information report and presentation on the Family Physician Recruitment & Retention Task Force 2022 update was pulled from consent for discussion. The Task Force requested continued funding at $100,000 per annum. The item was received for information; no separate mover or recorded vote appears in the minutes.
- Related tags: health, budget
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
their request to Council is to continue to fund the Chatham-Kent Family Physician Recruitment and Retention Task Force at the current rate of $100,000 per annum
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Tourism Bike Use/Rental Pilot Project Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the information report on the Tourism Bike Use/Rental Pilot Project. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: development
Tourism Bike Use/Rental Pilot Project Update (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
Pickleball Court Expansion Strategy (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the information report on the Pickleball Court Expansion Strategy. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: parks
Pickleball Court Expansion Strategy (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
Kyle Park Future Development and Community Engagement (vote; carried (16-1))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Council directed Administration to negotiate with community groups to develop Kyle Park in Blenheim (multi-use sports pad, community garden, pathway, trees, benches, picnic tables), prepare naming and signage, and return with final plans and financial impacts. Pulled from consent after deputations. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Thompson. Carried 16-1.
- Related tags: parks, development
Engage in negotiations with interested community groups to develop the area referred to as Kyle Park in the Community of Blenheim
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)
2022 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Nominations (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the information report on 2022 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards nominations. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
2022 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Nominations (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
Video Surveillance System - Public Housing Apartment Complexes (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved installation of a video surveillance system for the municipality's public housing apartment complexes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: housing, public_safety
Installation of Video Surveillance System for Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
Dietary Services Management - Riverview Gardens Long Term Care (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the delivery of dietary services management for Riverview Gardens Long Term Care Home. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement, health
Delivery of Dietary Services Management, Riverview Gardens Long Term Care Home
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)
Notice of Motion - Chickens in Residential Areas (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding chickens in residential areas, to be added to the February 6, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: by_laws, animals
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding chickens in residential areas.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)
2023-02-06 — Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes)
Contract Amendment - Nurse Call System Replacement, Riverview Gardens (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a contract amendment for completion of the Nurse Call System replacement at Riverview Gardens. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement
Nurse Call System Replacement Completion, Riverview Gardens
Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
CarePartners Lease Agreement - Mobile Health Care Clinic, Bothwell (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Pinsonneault, Seconder: Wright
- Summary: Council authorized a four-year lease with CarePartners/Community Nursing Services Foundation for part of the Bothwell Arena parking lot (860 Main Street North) at $750/month plus HST, escalating by CPI. Pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Pinsonneault, seconded by Councillor Wright. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: property
- Entities: CarePartners/Community Nursing Services Foundation
The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a lease agreement with CarePartners/Community Nursing Services Foundation for use of part of the Bothwell Arena parking lot at 860 Main Street North
Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)
Motion re Chickens in Residential Areas (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Allin
- Summary: Council directed Administration to run a C-K Let's Talk survey on permitting backyard chickens in urban and rural residential areas and to report back by May 2023 with results, comparisons to other municipalities, and public health consultation. Councillor Ceccacci's motion, pulled from consent after five deputations. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Allin. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: by_laws, animals
permitting backyard chickens in urban residential areas and rural residential areas
Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)
Notice of Motion - Arena Usage Report (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion asking Administration to provide Council with an updated usage report on the municipality's 10 arenas, to be added to the March 6, 2023 Council agenda.
- Related tags: parks
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion asking administration to provide Council with an updated usage report regarding our 10 arenas.
Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2023-03-06 — Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes)
RFP R22-352 Nursing and Medical Supplies for Community Human Services (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Pulled from consent. Councillor Ceccacci moved, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor, to award the RFP for nursing and medical supplies to Cardinal Health (not to exceed $525,413 incl. HST) on a three-year agreement with yearly evaluation and group-purchasing investigation. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: procurement, health
The Request for Proposal for the Provision of Nursing and Medical Supplies be awarded to Cardinal Health at a total value not to exceed $525,413 (including HST)
Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(f)
Supportive Housing and Indwell - MOU and funding commitment (vote; carried (8-6))
- Mover: Finn, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Councillor Finn moved, seconded by Councillor Anderson, to authorize an MOU with Indwell Community Homes for 95 supportive affordable housing units at 55 Croydon Street, apply to the Rapid Housing Initiative, and conditionally commit up to $9,690,000 from Strategic Reserves. Carried 8-6, with Councillor Storey declaring a conflict.
- Related tags: housing, budget
The General Manager, Community Human Services and the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understand (MOU) with Indwell Community Homes regarding collaboration on submission of necessary applications for 95 supportive affordable housing units at 55 Croydon Street, Chatham
Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Supportive Housing and Indwell - referral motion (vote; defeated (4-11))
- Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Allin
- Summary: Pulled from consent. Councillor Bondy moved, seconded by Councillor Allin, to refer the Indwell recommendations back to administration for more detail and to answer Council's questions. Defeated 4-11, with Councillor Storey declaring a conflict.
- Related tags: housing
That the recommendations be referred back to administration to provide more details and the questions put forward by Council have been answered.
Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Bloomfield Business Park - Flodo and Myriad (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Pulled from consent. Councillor Ceccacci moved, seconded by Councillor Thompson, to reject Flodo Enterprises Inc. and Myriad Technologies Inc.'s request for a construction extension and to repurchase their Bloomfield Business Park parcels for $197,500 and $194,500 respectively. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: property
Council direct Administration to reject the request by Flodo Enterprises Inc. and Myriad Technologies Inc. for an extension of their obligation to commence construction in Bloomfield Business Park for an additional six months.
Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Cemetery Operations Information Update - postponed (agenda_item; deferred)
- Mover: —
- Summary: This information report was placed aside from consent and postponed to the April 3, 2023 Council Meeting. No mover or vote was recorded.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
This Information Report was postponed to the April 3, 2023 Council Meeting.
Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(e)
Motion re Arena Asset Management Plan (motion; carried)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci's motion regarding an arena asset management plan was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: infrastructure, consent_agenda
Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Arena Asset Management Plan
Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(i)
Notice of Motion re Wheatley Area/Arena improvements (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Anderson
- Summary: Councillor Anderson presented a notice of motion regarding improvements to the Wheatley Area/Arena, to be added to the March 27, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: infrastructure
Councillor Anderson presented a notice of motion regarding improvements to the Wheatley Area/Arena.
Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)
2023-03-27 — Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Strategy Update #5 (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: An information report on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Strategy Update #5 was discussed. Councillor Crew asked how it would be funded going forward; staff explained a sustainability strategy with budget requests would be brought back for the multiyear budget. No motion was recorded.
- Related tags: governance
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Councillor Crew stated that a great deal of good work has come from this Municipal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, and asked how it will be funded going forward.
Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)
Employment Services Transformation (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: An information report on Employment Services Transformation was discussed. Councillor B. McGregor asked whether Ontario Works Employment Assistance increases were province-wide; staff explained the Ministry only forecasts caseload at the provincial level. No motion was recorded.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Councillor B. McGregor asked if the Ontario Works Employment Assistance increases over the next few years are trends all over the province or just in Chatham-Kent.
Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Donation of MacPhail Taxidermy Collection to Stones 'N Bones Museum (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The report on the donation of the MacPhail Taxidermy Collection to the Stones 'N Bones Museum was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: consent_agenda
This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
Wheatley Arena Improvements (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Anderson, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Anderson moved, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci, that administration develop a plan for achievable improvements to the Wheatley Area Arena over the short and medium term, returning it to Council for funding consideration. Motion carried 16-0.
- Related tags: parks, infrastructure
Be it resolved that administration, in consultation with the public, develop a plan for achievable improvements to Wheatley Area Arena over the short and medium-term with a goal to improve the accessibility, aesthetics, and overall experience of patrons and that this plan be returned to Council for funding consideration through the Capital Plan, Lifecycle Plan, grants, fundraising, or through other sources as they may become available.
Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(d)
Together CK Grant 2023 Funding Recommendations (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Storey moved, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci, to approve the Together CK Review Committee's funding recommendations: 17 Community Projects ($128,481), 8 Significant Events ($197,250), and 28 Community Events ($99,050). Motion carried 14-0.
- Related tags: budget
Seventeen applications, as endorsed by the Together CK Review Committee, be approved under the
Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Fergie Jenkins Statue Unveiling Ceremony (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Councillor Storey moved, seconded by Councillor Crew, that Administration be authorized to spend up to $20,000 for the delivery and promotion of the Fergie Jenkins statue unveiling event, funded from the Together CK reserve. Motion carried 14-0.
- Related tags: budget, parks
Administration be authorized to spend up to $20,000 for costs associated with the delivery and promotion of the event, to be funded from the Together CK reserve.
Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
Community Recognition Awards Program (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The information report on the Community Recognition Awards Program was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: consent_agenda
This information report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)
Environmental Recognition Awards (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The information report on the Environmental Recognition Awards was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: consent_agenda, environment
This information report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)
Notice of motion - Maximizing seasonal usage of Splash Pads (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: B. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor Brock McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding maximizing the seasonal usage of Splash Pads, to be added to the April 3, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: parks
Councillor Brock McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding the maximizing the seasonal usage of Splash Pads. This motion will be added to the April 3, 2023 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)
Nomination of Josephine Richardson for Ontario Senior of the Year Award (motion; carried)
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Councillor Crew moved, seconded by Councillor Finn, that Josephine Richardson, last year's Chatham-Kent Senior of the Year, be nominated for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award. Motion carried (no recorded division).
- Related tags: governance
- Entities: Josephine Richardson
- Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
That Josephine Richardson, last year
Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)
2023-04-03 — Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes)
Renaming of Dover Beach to Mitchell's Bay Beach (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Report on the renaming of Dover Beach to Mitchell's Bay Beach, approved as part of the Consent Agenda. A written deputation from Carol Ann Belanger of the Mitchell’s Bay Area Association was received on this item.
- Related tags: property, consent_agenda
- Entities: Carol Ann Belanger, Mitchell’s Bay Area Association
This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
Maximizing Seasonal Usage of Splash Pads (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Councillor B. McGregor moved, seconded by Councillor Crew, that Council direct administration to review the opening and closing dates of all splash pads in Chatham-Kent to maximize seasonal usage, with changes made as soon as possible. Carried 17-0 with Councillor Harrigan absent.
- Related tags: parks
That Council direct administration to review the opening and closing dates of all splash pads in Chatham-Kent, with the goal of maximizing seasonal usage. And that these changes be made as soon as possible.
Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(h)
2023-04-24 — Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes)
CK to the Power of Young People 2022 Survey and Advisory Group Update (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Manager of Community Attraction and Promotion presented an information update on the CKY Advisory Group activities and findings from the 2022 CKY Survey of 601 young people. This item was placed aside from consent but no vote was recorded.
- Related tags: governance
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The Manager of Community Attraction & Promotion presented an update on the activities of the CKY Advisory Group and reviewed their findings from the 2022 third CKY Survey that was conducted gaining input from 601 young people.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Municipal Summer Camp Fees (motion; carried (17-0))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Pulled from consent. Moved by B. McGregor, seconded by Anderson, that current summer camp fees remain unchanged with any resulting deficit included in this year's corporate variance and future increases handled through the multi-year budget. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: budget
Current municipal summer camp fees remain unchanged, with any resulting deficit being included in this year
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)
Chatham-Kent Accessibility Advisory Committee 2022-2023 Report and Terms of Reference (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance, consent_agenda
This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
Flags policy - alternative motion (Crew/B. McGregor) (vote; carried (14-3))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Following the defeat of the Jubenville motion, moved by Crew, seconded by B. McGregor, that administration develop a flag and flagpole policy with community consultation and return a draft to council in September 2023. Carried 14-3.
- Related tags: governance
That administration develop a policy and protocol to provide clear direction and an administrative framework for the proper and consistent use of flags and flagpole(s) at all municipal facilities.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)
Motion by Councillor Jubenville re Flags at Chatham-Kent Municipal Centres (vote; defeated (5-12))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Bondy
- Summary: Pulled from consent. Moved by Jubenville, seconded by Bondy, that only the Canadian, Ontario and Chatham-Kent municipal flags be flown at municipal centres with any exception decided solely by Council. Defeated 5-12.
- Related tags: governance
That Council direct Administration to avoid controversy and discrimination while encouraging inclusion of all Chatham-Kent residents under the Federal, Provincial and Municipal flags, by stating the only flags that shall be flown at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre and all Municipal service centers across Chatham-Kent, will be the Canadian National Flag, the Ontario Provincial Flag and the Chatham Kent Municipal Flag.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)
Letter of support re South Glengarry Education Funding and Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines (motion; carried)
- Mover: McGrail, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Moved by McGrail, seconded by Thompson, that Chatham-Kent send a letter of support for the South Glengarry motion on education funding and pupil accommodation review guidelines to the Ministry of Education and others. Carried.
- 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 Motion by South Glengarry re Education Funding and Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines to the Ministry of Education, MPP McNaughton, MPP Joes, Zone 1 Municipalities, ROMA, AMO and WOWC.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)
2023-05-08 — Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes)
Ridgetown Scout Hut pilot project with Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The information report on the Ridgetown Scout Hut Proposed Pilot Project with the Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown was received for information as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: property
Ridgetown Scout Hut – Proposed Pilot Project with Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(d)
Age Friendly Advisory Committee citizen appointments (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The report on the Chatham-Kent Age Friendly Advisory Committee Citizen Appointments was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Chatham-Kent Age Friendly Advisory Committee Citizen Appointments
Source: Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Community Improvement Plan grant - JDRMH Holdings Inc. (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The report on the Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202300087 for JDRMH Holdings Inc. on Junction Ave in Chatham was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: property, budget
- Entities: JDRMH Holdings Inc.
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202300087
Source: Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2023-05-29 — Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes)
Purchase of a Mobile Stage Trailer (Showmobile) (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Hall, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Councillor Hall moved, seconded by Councillor Anderson, to sole source a Mobile Stage Trailer (Showmobile) to Stageline for $256,221.85 funded from the Hydro-One Community Benefit Fund, and to authorize a $100,000 sponsorship agreement with Mainstreet Credit Union. Pulled from consent; carried 15-0.
- Related tags: procurement, budget
- Entities: Stageline, Mainstreet Credit Union
A Mobile Stage Trailer (Showmobile) be sole sourced to Stageline at a total value of $256,221.85 including HST.
Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(f)
Chatham-Kent Workforce Planning and Research Updates (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Information report and presentation by Audrey Ansell, Director, Community Attraction & Promotion, on Chatham-Kent Workforce Planning and Research Updates. Pulled from consent; received for information with no recorded vote.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
This information report was received for information.
Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Chatham Railroad Museum Site Lease and Rail Car Purchase (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Approval of the Chatham Railroad Museum Site Lease and Purchase of Rail Car report, adopted as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: property, consent_agenda
Chatham Railroad Museum Site Lease and Purchase of Rail Car
Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Mini Excavator Utilization Pilot Project (vote; carried (14-1))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Hall
- Summary: Councillor C. McGregor moved, seconded by Councillor Hall, to approve a pilot project for a mini excavator to be used by Cemeteries and Public Works operations to assess its benefits before purchase. Pulled from consent; carried 14-1 with Councillor Wright opposed.
- Related tags: infrastructure, budget
That Council approve a pilot project for a mini excavator to be utilized by Cemeteries and Public Works operations in order to undertake an assessment of its benefits prior to an investment in purchasing the equipment as outlined in the report.
Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
Dresden Dog Off-Leash Recreation Area (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Dresden Dog Off-Leash Recreation Area report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: parks, consent_agenda
Dresden Dog Off-Leash Recreation Area
Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)
Aqua City lease and profit-sharing agreement (vote; carried (11-4))
- Mover: Doyle, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Councillor Doyle moved, seconded by Councillor Thompson, to authorize the GM of Infrastructure & Engineering Services to negotiate a lease and profit-sharing agreement with Aqua City for use of CK land at Erieau beach, and related directions on parking, location, regulatory compliance, and a dedicated profit-sharing account. Pulled from consent; carried 11-4.
- Related tags: property, parks
- Entities: Aqua City
That Council authorize the General Manager, Infrastructure & Engineering Services to negotiate and approve a lease and profit-sharing agreement with Aqua City, regarding: use of portions of CK land for a kiosk tent and storage container, non-exclusive parking rights, and profit sharing, subject to terms of the lease and profit sharing agreement being satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Director, Legal Services;
Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(g)
Blenheim wireless network resolution (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci moved, seconded by Councillor Thompson, that the Mayor draft a resolution of council to all major wireless providers requesting additional infrastructure to address significant signal disruptions in the Blenheim area. Carried 14-0.
- Related tags: infrastructure, governance
Be it resolved that the Mayor draft a resolution of council to all major providers of wireless devices requesting that they consider the possibility of additional infrastructure to provide adequate services in the area.
Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25
2023-06-05 — Council Meeting - June 5 2023 (Minutes)
Immigration - Driver of Growth, Ethno-Cultural Diversity and Community Culture (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: An information report and presentation on immigration-driven population growth was provided by the Director of Community Culture & Connections. This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion; no separate vote was recorded.
- Related tags: housing
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The Director of Community Culture & Connections provided Council with details on immigration-driven population growth as well as initiatives supported by the Community Attraction and Promotion Division
Source: Council Meeting - June 5 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a) - Chief Administrative Office
Letter of support for Primary Care Organizations (motion; carried)
- Mover: Finn, Seconder: Pinsonneault
- Summary: Councillor Finn moved, seconded by Councillor Pinsonneault, that Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the four Primary Care Organizations in expanding and enhancing interprofessional primary care teams. The motion carried; no recorded division was printed.
- Related tags: health
- Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the four Primary Care Organizations in Chatham-Kent comprised of the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team, Thamesview Family Health Team, Tilbury District Family Health Team and Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres in expanding and Enhancing interprofessional Primary Care Teams.
Source: Council Meeting - June 5 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a) - Approval of Communication Items
2023-06-26 — Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)
Chatham-Kent Public Library Annual Report 2022 (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Chatham-Kent Public Library Annual Report 2022 information report and presentation from Tania Sharpe, Chief Librarian, for information. This item was placed aside from consent for discussion; no recorded vote.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Council received this information report and presentation for information.
Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update 6 (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update 6 presentation and information report by Rebecca Haskell-Thomas, DEIJ Coordinator, for information. Placed aside from consent for discussion; no recorded vote.
- Related tags: governance
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Council received this presentation and information report for information.
Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
2023-07-10 — Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes)
Digital Main Street Grant 4.0A Program Final Results (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: As part of the consent agenda, Council received the Digital Main Street Grant 4.0A Program Final Results information report.
- Related tags: consent_agenda
Digital Main Street Grant 4.0A Program Final Results (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
Employment Services Transformation Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: As part of the consent agenda, Council received the Employment Services Transformation Update information report.
- Related tags: consent_agenda
Employment Services Transformation Update (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
Backyard Chickens Survey Results (vote; carried (11-4))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Pulled from consent for discussion. Moved by Ceccacci and seconded by Jubenville, Council directed administration to bring back a report in Spring 2024 with costed options for a backyard chicken program and to include enforcement costing options in the new Animal Control Services RFP. Carried 11-4.
- Related tags: by_laws, health
That Council direct administration to bring back a report in the Spring of 2024 with costing associated to a backyard chicken program for all of Chatham-Kent.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Trial Period for Reduced Ice Rental Rates (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: As part of the consent agenda, Council approved the Trial Period for Reduced Ice Rental Rates.
- Related tags: parks, consent_agenda
Trial Period for Reduced Ice Rental Rates
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(d)
2023-08-14 — Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes)
Update Report on the Imagine Chatham-Kent Proposal (vote; carried (12-2))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Storey
- Summary: Pulled from consent for discussion. Moved by Ceccacci, seconded by Storey, that further consultation be undertaken and that Administration prepare a report for the October 30, 2023 Council Meeting. Carried 12 to 2. Councillors Allin and Doyle declared conflicts.
- Related tags: governance
Further consultation be undertaken regarding the various options presented in this report.
Administration prepare a report for the October 30, 2023 Council Meeting that will provide the following:
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Museum Funding - 2023 Extension (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Museum Funding 2023 Extension report was approved as part of the consent agenda (Item 15).
- Related tags: budget
Museum Funding – 2023 Extension
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
Seniors Centres - Municipal Capital Facilities (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Seniors Centres - Municipal Capital Facilities report was approved as part of the consent agenda (Item 15).
- Related tags: property
Seniors Centres – Municipal Capital Facilities
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)
Starter Company Plus - Successful Applicants - Fall 2022 Cohort (information report) (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Starter Company Plus successful applicants information report was received as part of the consent agenda (Item 15).
Starter Company Plus-Successful Applicants-Fall 2022 Cohort (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant PL202300125 - 12 Mill Street Properties Inc., Tilbury (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Community Improvement Plan grant application for 8, 10 & 12 Mill Street West, Tilbury, was approved as part of the consent agenda (Item 15).
- Related tags: property
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202300125 – 12 Mill Street Properties Inc. 8, 10, & 12 Mill Street West & Centre Street West Community of Tilbury (West Kent)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(d)
CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant PL202100142 - 1815513 Ontario Inc., 25 Raleigh Street, Chatham (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Community Improvement Plan grant application for 25 Raleigh Street, Chatham, was approved as part of the consent agenda (Item 15).
- Related tags: property
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202100142 – 1815513 Ontario Inc. 25 Raleigh Street, Community of Chatham (City)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(e)
CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant PL202100105 - 1815513 Ontario Inc., 744 Grand Avenue East, Chatham (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Community Improvement Plan grant application for 744 Grand Avenue East, Chatham, was approved as part of the consent agenda (Item 15).
- Related tags: property
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202100105 – 1815513 Ontario Inc. 744 Grand Avenue East, Community of Chatham (City)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(f)
Chatham Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Decommissioning (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Pulled from consent for discussion. Moved by Storey, seconded by Finn, to demolish the Chatham Lawn Bowling Clubhouse in Tecumseh Park (estimated $58,760) and authorize a new lease agreement with the Chatham Lawn Bowling Club. Carried 16 to 0.
- Related tags: parks, property
The Chatham Lawn Bowling Clubhouse located in Tecumseh Park be demolished at an estimated cost of $58,760 (HST included) and be funded from the Parks – Rec Fac Lifecycle Reserve.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)
Motion on Splash Pad Operations (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Pinsonneault
- Summary: Pulled from consent for discussion. Moved by B. McGregor, seconded by Pinsonneault, that all Chatham-Kent splash pads operate on a sixteen-week season with additional annual costs of $22,323 referred to the 2024-2027 budget. Carried 16 to 0.
- Related tags: parks, budget
All Chatham-Kent splash pads operate utilizing a sixteen-week season each summer with additional annual costs of $22,323 be referred to the 2024-2027 budget.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(c)
Regional Park Development Along Bear Line Road (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: McGrail
- Summary: Pulled from consent for discussion. Moved by B. McGregor, seconded by McGrail, to adopt the preliminary landscape plan for the Regional Park along Bear Line Road, fund up to $2,000,000 for Phase 1, and authorize a lease for a domed tennis facility. Carried 17 to 0.
- Related tags: parks, budget, infrastructure
The preliminary landscape plan for the Regional Park along Bear Line Road be adopted.
Further engagement with impacted user groups be conducted to inform future site plan revisions and timelines on phased implementation.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(d)
Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg (Hall) (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Hall
- Summary: Councillor Hall presented a Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg, to be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: governance
Councillor Hall presented a Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)
Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg (McGrail) (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: McGrail
- Summary: Councillor McGrail presented a Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg, to be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: governance
Councillor McGrail presented a Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)
Notice of Motion re Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Downtown Wallaceburg (C. McGregor) (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: C. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor C. McGregor presented a Notice of Motion re Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Downtown Wallaceburg, to be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: governance
Councillor C. McGregor presented a Notice of Motion re Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Downtown Wallaceburg. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)
Notice of Motion re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent (Canniff) (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Canniff
- Summary: Mayor Canniff presented a Notice of Motion re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent, to be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: governance
Mayor Canniff presented a Notice of Motion re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)
2023-09-11 — Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)
CK Welcome Week presentation (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: CK Welcome Week: September 8-17, 2023 information report and presentation by Victoria Bodnar. Placed aside from consent for discussion; the report and presentation were received for information with no recorded vote.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The report and presentation were received for information.
Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)
Artwork presentation by CK-Nigerian Community (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The CK-Nigerian Community presented a piece of artwork to Mayor Canniff in appreciation of the Municipality's efforts welcoming refugees and newcomers. Placed aside from consent; no recorded vote.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The CK-Nigerian Community presented a piece of art work to Mayor Canniff in appreciation of the efforts of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent in welcoming refugees and newcomers to the community.
Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)
Motion re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Motion by Mayor Canniff regarding Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance, consent_agenda
Motion by Mayor Canniff re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent
Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)
Naming of the Bryon Fluker Memorial Trail (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Anderson, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Anderson moved, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci, that the pathway in Tilbury's Memorial Park be named the Bryon Fluker Memorial Trail. Pulled from consent and carried 17-0 with Councillor Harrigan absent.
- Related tags: parks
The pathway in Tilbury’s Memorial Park be named the Bryon Fluker Memorial Trail.
Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)
Wallaceburg and Chatham Minor Baseball Scoreboard Agreements (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Doyle, Seconder: McGrail
- Summary: Councillor Doyle moved, seconded by Councillor McGrail, authorizing WMBA to fundraise for a new electronic scoreboard at Andy Johnson Field and authorizing related agreements, including negotiating with Chatham Minor Baseball Association. Pulled from consent and carried 17-0 with Councillor Harrigan absent.
- Related tags: parks
Wallaceburg Minor Baseball Association (WMBA) be authorized to fundraise for the cost of a new electronic scoreboard to be located at Andy Johnson Field at Kinsmen Park in Wallaceburg.
Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)
Motion re CPTED Downtown Wallaceburg (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Motion by Councillor C. McGregor regarding Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Downtown Wallaceburg, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: consent_agenda
Motion by Councillor C. McGregor re Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Downtown Wallaceburg
Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)
Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Motion by Councillor Hall regarding CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: consent_agenda
Motion by Councillor Hall re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg
2023-09-25 — Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes)
Together CK - Public Art Grant Program (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Together CK Public Art Grant Program report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: consent_agenda
Together CK – Public Art Grant Program
Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Chatham-Kent Age Friendly Advisory Committee Appointment (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Chatham-Kent Age Friendly Advisory Committee appointment was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance, consent_agenda
Chatham-Kent Age Friendly Advisory Committee Appointment
Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
2023-10-16 — Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes)
Talent Attraction & Retention Initiatives - Learning, Earning and LivingCK (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Information report and presentation by Victoria Bodnar on the Learning, Earning and Living CK program, covering the Expo, Job Fair, and Living CK lounge deliverables. Presented for information; no vote recorded.
- Related tags: governance
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The Manager of Community Attraction and Promotion provided Council with an overview of the following key deliverables of the Learning, Earning and Living CK program:
Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Improving the Reliability and Accessibility of Ride CK Urban Services (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Information report on improving the reliability and accessibility of Ride CK urban transit services. Pulled from consent for discussion but no separate recorded vote.
- Related tags: infrastructure
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Improving the Reliability and Accessibility of Ride CK Urban Services (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)
Chatham-Kent's Blue Box Transition Update (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: C. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor Crew moved, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor, that curbside Blue Box collection from ineligible sources through the municipal contract be discontinued effective January 1, 2024 and that P&E compensation from the PRO be allocated to the WDO Recycling reserve. Carried 16-0. Councillor Wright declared a conflict.
- Related tags: environment
Curbside collection of Blue Box materials from ineligible sources through the municipal contract is discontinued effective January 1, 2024.
Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)
2023-10-30 — Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes)
Imagine Chatham-Kent Proposal Public Consultation (vote; carried (11-5))
- Mover: Finn, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor Finn moved, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor, regarding the Imagine Chatham-Kent proposal that administration not proceed with certain options, report back on Life Safety concerns, and further explore Option 5 (purchase a portion of Downtown Chatham Centre) with a 35,000 sq ft library. Carried 11-5. Councillors Allin and Doyle declared conflicts. This item was pulled from the consent agenda.
- Related tags: property, governance
Administration report back, as soon as possible, with an action plan and funding source to address the various Life Safety concerns identified in the Building Condition Assessment report for the Civic Centre.
Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Summer Company Provincial Program 2023 (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Summer Company Provincial Program 2023 information report was received as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: consent_agenda
Summer Company Provincial Program 2023 (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
Employment Service Delivery (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Harrigan moved, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci, to authorize a Service Provider agreement with the Windsor Regional Employment Network to deliver employment services at no additional cost. Carried 16-0. Councillor B. McGregor declared a conflict and Councillor Finn was absent. This item was pulled from the consent agenda.
- Related tags: health
The Director, Employment & Social Services and Clerk be authorized to formalize a Service Provider agreement, to deliver employment services at no additional cost to the Corporation, between the Windsor Regional Employment Network and The Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Notice of Motion - Chatham-Kent Special Olympics (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Wright
- Summary: Councillor Wright presented a notice of motion regarding Chatham-Kent Special Olympics, to be added to the November 6, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
Councillor Wright presented a notice of motion with regard to Chatham-Kent Special Olympics. The matter will be added to the November 6, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21 - Notices of Motion
Notice of Motion - Future Renovations of the Chatham Cultural Centre (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Crew
- Summary: Councillor Crew presented a notice of motion regarding future renovations of the Chatham Cultural Centre, to be added to the November 6, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: property
Councillor Crew presented a notice of motion with regard to future renovations of the Chatham Cultural Centre. The matter will be added to the November 6, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21 - Notices of Motion
Notice of Motion - Restoration of Von Ayres Cultural Centre and Jeannie Gordon Theatre (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: C. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor C. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding restoration of the Von Ayres Cultural Centre and Jeannie Gordon Theatre, to be added to the November 6, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: property
Councillor C. McGregor presented a notice of motion with regard to restoration of the Von Ayres Cultural Centre and Jeannie Gordon Theatre. The matter will be added to the November 6, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21 - Notices of Motion
2023-11-06 — Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes)
Housing and Homelessness - Emergency Housing Replacement (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci moved, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor, that Administration return with a recommendation to build new and/or multiple smaller buildings to replace the emergency housing program at Victoria Park Place subject to siting requirements, plus several related reviews on community safety, regional collaboration, advocacy, and provincial funding. Carried 18-0 on a recorded vote. Pulled from consent.
- Related tags: housing, health
build multiple smaller buildings (cabins/tiny homes) to replace the current emergency housing program at Victoria Park Place
Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a) - Housing and Homelessness Progress Report
Museum Funding - Ongoing (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Museum Funding - Ongoing report was approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: budget, consent_agenda
This report was approved as part of the consent agenda.
Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Nominations (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The 2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Nominations information report was received as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: consent_agenda
2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Nominations (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)
Future Renovations of the Chatham Cultural Centre (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: Bondy
- Summary: Councillor Crew moved, seconded by Councillor Bondy, that staff prepare a report on future renovations of the Chatham Cultural Centre (Museum, Thames Art Gallery, Kiwanis Theatre seating and capital enhancements), in consultation with community and user groups, with costs and funding sources, to be presented by March 2024. Carried 18-0 on a recorded vote. Pulled from consent.
- Related tags: property, budget
Staff prepare a report to present to council for future renovations of the Chatham Cultural Centre, including the Museum, Thames Art Gallery and Kiwanis Theatre seating and other capital enhancements.
Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(d) - Motion by Councillor Crew re Chatham Cultural Centre
Motion re Chatham-Kent Special Olympics (motion; carried)
- Mover: Wright
- Summary: The motion by Councillor Wright regarding Chatham-Kent Special Olympics was approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: consent_agenda
This motion was approved as part of the consent agenda.
Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update #7 (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update #7 information report. This item was pulled from consent but no mover, seconder, or recorded vote was printed.
- Related tags: governance
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Council received this report for information.
Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(b) - DEIJ Strategy Update #7
Motion re Restoration of the Von Ayres Cultural Centre and Jeannie Gordon Theatre (motion; carried)
- Mover: C. McGregor
- Summary: The motion by Councillor C. McGregor regarding restoration of the Von Ayres Cultural Centre and Jeannie Gordon Theatre was approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: property, consent_agenda
This motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(f)
Decorative Crosswalks Honouring Veterans (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding decorative crosswalks honouring Veterans, to be added to the November 27, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: roads
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding decorative crosswalks honouring Veterans. The matter will be added to the November 27, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23 - Notices of Motion
2023-11-27 — Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes)
Wallaceburg Senior Citizens Club lease renewal (205 James) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved, as part of the consent agenda, the Wallaceburg Senior Citizens Club Inc. lease renewal for 205 James.
- Related tags: property
Wallaceburg Senior Citizens Club Inc. – Lease Renewal for 205 James
Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16b
2023 Special Events Update (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the 2023 Special Events Update report for information. No mover or recorded vote.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Council received the report for information.
Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18a
Wheatley Task Force Funding - Province of Ontario (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Anderson, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Councillor Anderson moved, seconded by Councillor Harrigan, that Council authorize Administration to hire a contracted Economic Development Officer for two years to support the Wheatley Task Force, entirely funded by the Province of Ontario. Motion carried 16-0.
- Related tags: governance
Council authorize Administration to hire a contracted Economic Development Officer staff member for a period of two years in order to support the efforts of the Wheatley Task Force, to be entirely funded by the Province of Ontario.
Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19a
Lease Agreement with Chatham Minor Baseball Association (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: Councillor Jubenville moved, seconded by Councillor Doyle, that the existing lease with Chatham Minor Baseball Association for Rotary Park be terminated and a new 10-year lease be authorized with specified terms. Motion carried 16-0.
- Related tags: property, parks
The existing lease agreement with Chatham Minor Baseball Association (CMBA) regarding Rotary Park in Chatham be terminated.
Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20a
Municipal Cemetery Burials for People of Muslim Faith (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Municipal Cemetery Burials for People of Muslim Faith information report for information. No mover or recorded vote.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Council received this report for information.
Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20b
Decorative Crosswalks Honouring Veterans (motion; carried)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Council approved, as part of the consent agenda, the Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Decorative Crosswalks Honouring Veterans.
- Related tags: roads
Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Decorative Crosswalks Honouring Veterans
Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20g
Declaring intimate partnership violence an epidemic (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Storey
- Summary: Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding declaring intimate partnership violence an epidemic. The matter will be added to the December 11, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: public_safety, governance
Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding declaring intimate partnership violence and epidemic. The matter will be added to the December 11, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21a
2023-11-30 — Council Meeting - November 30 2023 (Minutes)
Creation of Lifecycle Senior Services IT reserve (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Moved by Councillor B. McGregor and seconded by Councillor Thompson, Council approved creating a Lifecycle Senior Services IT reserve to establish lifecycle funds for information and technology for Senior Services, as recommended by the Budget Committee. Carried 15 to 0.
- Related tags: budget
That a Lifecycle Senior Services IT reserve be created for the establishment of lifecycle funds for information and technology for Senior Services, as recommended by the Budget Committee.
Source: Council Meeting - November 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 7 - 2024 Budget
2023-12-11 — Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes)
Motion re Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic (motion; carried)
- Mover: Storey
- Summary: Councillor Storey's motion re Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic was approved as part of the consent agenda. Deputations on this item were received earlier from Michelle Schryer, Karen Hunter and Elizabeth Downey.
- Related tags: public_safety, health
Motion by Councillor Storey re Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19b
Advertising in Municipal Arenas (vote; carried (15-1))
- Mover: McGrail, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci, that the report be referred back to administration for a report on cost, feasibility of bringing the service in house, and possible user-group role. Carried 15-1. Councillor Jubenville declared a conflict.
- Related tags: parks
That the report be referred back to administration for a report on what this would cost and feasibility to bring the service in house and if there is the possibility of the user groups playing a role.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20a
Notice of Motion re CK Field of Dreams (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Crew
- Summary: Councillor Crew presented a notice of motion regarding CK Field of Dreams, to be added to the January 15 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: parks
Councillor Crew presented a notice of motion regarding CK Field of Dreams. The matter will be added to the January 15, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22a
2024-01-15 — Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes)
Chatham-Kent Community Hub (vote; carried (10-5))
- Mover: Finn, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Council authorized proceeding with the Detailed Concept Design Phase for the Chatham-Kent Community Hub (combined Civic Centre, Library and Museum at the former Sears building), approved a $166,098.97 contract amendment to Nustadia Recreation Inc., and authorized hiring a contracted Project Manager-Facilities for three years at $396,000, all funded from the Building Lifecycle Reserve. Moved by Councillor Finn, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor. Councillors Allin and Doyle declared conflicts.
- Related tags: community_hub, infrastructure
- Entities: Nustadia Recreation Inc.
The contract amendment in the amount of $166,098.97 (including HST) for Project Management and Development Services of the Chatham-Kent Community Hub, be approved to Nustadia Recreation Inc. and funded from the Building Lifecycle Reserve.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Wheatley Arena Improvements (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Anderson, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Council directed that construction of an elevator and accessible washrooms at the Wheatley Area Arena be considered in the 2025 Capital Budget update, and directed staff to review accessible parking at all arena locations. Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci.
- Related tags: parks, budget
Construction of an elevator and accessible washrooms at the Wheatley Area Arena be considered as part of the 2025 update to the multi-year Capital Budget process.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
Citizen Appointment for the Accessibility Advisory Committee (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a citizen appointment for the Accessibility Advisory Committee as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Citizen Appointment for the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)
2024-02-05 — Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes)
Riverview Gardens Information Technology Strategic Plan (vote; carried)
- Mover: Councillor Harrigan, Seconder: Councillor Wright
- Summary: Council received the Riverview Gardens IT Strategic Plan, approved two temporary staff positions, and approved $100,000 plus total staffing costs of $479,395 funded from the Seniors Services Operational Reserve. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Wright; carried by show of hands.
- Related tags: information_technology, budget
- Entities: A&A Ward Consulting and Associates
- Needs human review: Vote result not fully recorded, Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
The Riverview Gardens Information Technology Strategic Plan as prepared and presented by A&A Ward Consulting and Associates be received and recommendations contained within the Riverview Gardens Information Technology Strategic Plan be taken into consideration
Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2024-02-26 — Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes)
Zoning By-law Amendment - Community Living Chatham-Kent (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: Councillor B. McGregor, Seconder: Councillor Allin
- Summary: Council approved Zoning By-law Amendment D-14 C/05/24/C to rezone 130 Sass Road to a site-specific UC(HC1)-1708 zone adding Temporary Care Facility (including care or shelter of children) as a permitted use. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Allin.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
- Entities: Community Living Chatham-Kent
to add Temporary Care Facility, including for the care or shelter of children, as an additional permitted use, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 12(d)
Community Hub Stakeholder Engagement - Art Advisory Committee representative (vote; carried (12-2))
- Mover: Councillor Storey, Seconder: Councillor Anderson
- Summary: An amendment to add an Art Advisory Committee representative to the Community Hub Terms of Reference was carried. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Anderson.
- Related tags: community_hub, governance
3. Art Advisory Committee”
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
2024-03-04 — Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes)
Public Health Merger Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Public Health Merger Update information report was received as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: procedural
Public Health Merger Update (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Nomination of Mary Williston for Ontario Senior of the Year Award (motion; carried)
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council adopted Councillor Storey's motion to nominate last year's Chatham-Kent Senior of the Year, Mary Williston, for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Finn. Carried by show of hands with no recorded roster.
- Related tags: governance, awards
- Entities: Mary Williston
- Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
"That Mary Williston be nominated for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award."
Source: Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)
2024-03-18 — Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes)
Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed Administration to implement the Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy and allocated $150,000 from the Strategic Development Reserve in each of 2024 and 2025 to operationalize it. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Crew. Councillor Harrigan declared a conflict.
- Related tags: health, funding
- Entities: Collective Results Inc.
$150,000 be allocated from the Strategic Development Reserve in each of 2024 and 2025 to operationalize the Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy."
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Chatham-Kent Public Library - Ontario Public Library Accreditation (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Chatham-Kent Public Library Ontario Public Library Accreditation information report was received as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: accreditation
Chatham-Kent Public Library - Ontario Public Library Accreditation (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
2024-03-25 — Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes)
Chatham Kent Municipal Museums - 2023 Highlights and 2024 Goals (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Chatham Kent Municipal Museums 2023 Highlights and 2024 Goals information report was received as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: procedural
This report was received as part of the Consent Agenda.
Source: Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Mainstreet Credit Union Mobile Stage Launch & Pilot Fees (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Mainstreet Credit Union Mobile Stage Launch & Pilot Fees as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: fees, events
- Entities: Mainstreet Credit Union
Mainstreet Credit Union Mobile Stage Launch & Pilot Fees
Source: Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)
2024-04-08 — Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes)
Sole Source Agreement - CK Housing First Intensive Case Management (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council authorized the Director of Housing Services to enter into 12-month sole source agreements with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton Kent (CMHA-LK) Branch to deliver CK Housing First Intensive Case Management services ($396,544 two-year value) and Portable Housing Benefits through the Homes 4 Youth program ($72,960 two-year value), each renewable for two additional one-year terms, funded through Homelessness Prevention Program accounts. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Councillor Crew declared a conflict.
- Related tags: housing, procurement
- Entities: Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton Kent (CMHA-LK) Branch, CMHA-LK, Homes 4 Youth
The Director of Housing Services be authorized to enter into a 12 month sole source agreement with Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton Kent (CMHA-LK) Branch to deliver CK Housing First Intensive Case Management services, with the possibility to renew for two additional one-year terms.
Source: Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes) — Item 11(d)
2024-04-29 — Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes)
Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee Minutes Received (motion; received)
- Mover: Wright, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Council received the Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes. Moved by Councillor Wright, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci. Councillor Wright requested that three indigenous artifacts recommended for deaccessioning be returned to the originating band in Saskatchewan. Carried by show of hands with no recorded roster.
- Related tags: procedural
"That the Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes be received."
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 14(d)
Chatham-Kent Arts & Culture Network Grant (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Chatham-Kent Arts & Culture Network Grant report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: grant, funding
Chatham-Kent Arts & Culture Network Grant
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)
Request for Transfer from the Lifeamp Senior Services Capital Homes Reserve (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The 2024 Request for Transfer from the Lifeamp Senior Services Capital Homes Reserve (17746) was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: budget, funding
2024 Request for Transfer from the Lifeamp Senior Services Capital Homes Reserve (17746)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Chatham-Kent Public Library - Bothwell Branch Page (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Chatham-Kent Public Library - Bothwell Branch Page report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: staffing
Chatham-Kent Public Library – Bothwell Branch Page
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)
Review of Municipal Day Camps (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: B. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor B. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding a Review of Municipal Day Camps. The matter will be added to the May 13, 2024 agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: parks
Councillor Brock McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding Review of Municipal Day Camps. The matter will be added to the May 13, 2024 agenda for discussion and voting.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)
Letter Requesting Province Reconsider Phase-Out of Free Private Well Testing (motion; carried)
- Mover: Finn, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Following a reference to Items 2(i) and 3(b), Council directed that a letter be written to Minister Lisa Thompson requesting the province reconsider phasing out free private well testing in Ontario, copied to numerous ministries and organizations seeking support. Moved by Councillor Finn, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Carried by show of hands with no recorded roster.
- Related tags: water_testing, governance
- Entities: Minister Lisa Thompson, MPP Trevor Jones, ROMA, AMO, FCM
- Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
"That a letter be written to Minister Lisa Thompson requesting that the province reconsider the decision to phase-out of free private well testing in Ontario;
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)
2024-05-13 — Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes)
Motion by Councillor B. McGregor re Review of Municipal Day Camps (motion; carried)
- Mover: B. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor B. McGregor's motion regarding a review of municipal day camps was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: parks, review
Motion by Councillor B. McGregor re Review of Municipal Day Camps
Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)
2024-05-27 — Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes)
Support of Primary Health Care Access Points (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Support of Primary Health Care Access Points. The motion will be added to the June 10, 2024 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: procedural
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Support of Primary Health Care Access Points.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2024-06-10 — Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes)
Sole Source Bed Replacement Riverview Gardens (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Hall
- Summary: Council approved sole sourcing Riverview Gardens bed replacement to Cardinal Health Canada at a total value of $267,007.00 (including HST), funded from the Lifeamp Senior Services Capital Homes Reserve (17746). Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Hall.
- Related tags: procurement
- Entities: Cardinal Health Canada
Riverview Gardens bed replacement be sole sourced to Cardinal Health Canada at a total value of $267,007.00 (including HST), funded from the Lifeamp Senior Services Capital Homes Reserve (17746) through the previously approved Senior Services Furniture (24SENS001) project.
Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
Sole Source Bed Replacement Riverview Gardens - Referral Motion (vote; defeated (3-14))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: A motion to refer report 16(c) back to administration and direct a competitive bidding process was defeated. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Doyle.
- Related tags: procurement, procedural
“That report 16(c) be referred back to administration and that administration be directed to undertake a competitive bidding process for these items.”
Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
Sole Source Unimac Washers and Dryers - Referral Motion (vote; carried (9-8))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: A motion to refer report 16(d) back to administration and direct a competitive bidding process was carried. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Doyle.
- Related tags: procurement, procedural
“That report 16(d) be referred back to administration and that administration be directed to undertake a competitive bidding process for these items.”
Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)
Sole Source Medical Equipment Replacement Riverview Gardens (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Hall
- Summary: Council approved sole sourcing the purchase of bath chairs, resident lifts, shower panels, and disinfectors to Arjo Canada at a total value of $312,509.92 (including HST), funded from the Lifeamp Senior Services Capital Homes Reserve (17746). Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Hall.
- Related tags: procurement
- Entities: Arjo Canada
The purchase of bath chairs, resident lifts, shower panels, and disinfectors be sole sourced to Arjo Canada at a total value of $312,509.92 (including HST).
Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(e)
Sole Source Medical Equipment Replacement Riverview Gardens - Referral Motion (vote; defeated (4-13))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: A motion to refer report 16(e) back to administration and direct a competitive bidding process was defeated. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Doyle. (The minuted motion text reads "report 16(d)" but appears under item 16(e).)
- Related tags: procurement, procedural
“That report 16(d) be referred back to administration and that administration be directed to undertake a competitive bidding process for these items.”
Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(e)
A.L.L. for Kids Program Information Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Activity, Leisure, Lessons (A.L.L) for Kids Program Information Update was received for information as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: parks, procedural
Activity, Leisure, Lessons (A.L.L) for Kids Program Information Update (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
Citizen Appointment to the Chatham-Kent Public Library Board (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: A citizen appointment to the Chatham-Kent Public Library Board was approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Citizen Appointment to the Chatham-Kent Public Library Board
Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
Motion re Support for Primary Health Care Access Points (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council resolved that Administration investigate and report back on creative ways to support and/or incentivize the development of primary health care access points, with recommendations on the municipal role and incentive options. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Anderson.
- Related tags: governance
- Entities: Ontario Health Teams
be it therefore resolved that Administration investigate and report back on creative ways to support/and or incentivize the development of primary health care access points.
Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)
2024-06-24 — Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes)
Field of Dreams Baseball Project (vote; carried (12-6))
- Mover: Councillor Crew, Seconder: Councillor Allin
- Summary: Council authorized the Field of Dreams Committee to fundraise for a new fully accessible baseball diamond, identified the Kiwanis Stadium soccer field at Rotary Park as the preferred location subject to design and Council approval, and referred $35,000 in design costs to the 2025 Budget Update. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor Allin.
- Related tags: parks
- Entities: Field of Dreams Committee
The Field of Dreams Committee be authorized to fundraise for the capital cost of constructing a new fully accessible regulation size baseball diamond, pending final Council approval of location and municipal budget impacts.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)
Von Ayres - Refer Option 1 of Life Safety Study Back to Administration (vote; carried (15-2))
- Mover: Councillor Hall, Seconder: Councillor C. McGregor
- Summary: On a separately voted recommendation, Council referred Option #1 of the Life Safety Study (recommending status quo of the facility) back to administration for further review. Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor.
- Related tags: life_safety, procedural
2. Option #1 of the Life Safety Study recommending status quo of the facility be referred back to administration for further review.”
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(f)
Von Ayres Cultural Centre and Jeanne Gordon Hall Lease Agreement (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Councillor Hall, Seconder: Councillor C. McGregor
- Summary: On a recommendation voted separately, Council authorized the General Manager of Infrastructure and Engineering Services and the Clerk to execute a five-year lease agreement extension with the Wallaceburg & District Historical Society. Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor.
- Related tags: lease, property
- Entities: Wallaceburg & District Historical Society
The General Manager of Infrastructure and Engineering Services and the Clerk be authorized to execute the lease agreement extension between the Municipality and the Wallaceburg & District Historical Society
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(f)
2024-09-09 — Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes)
Single Source Washers and Dryers at Riverview Gardens (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the single source supply and installation of washers and dryers at Riverview Gardens as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: procurement, riverview_gardens
- Entities: Riverview Gardens
Single Source – Supply and Installation of Washers and Dryers at Riverview Gardens
Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)
2024-10-07 — Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes)
Access for all residents to the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Hub (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Councillor Storey
- Summary: Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding ensuring access for all residents to the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Hub. The motion will be added to the October 21, 2024 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: governance, community_hub
Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding ensuring access for all residents to the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Hub.
Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21
2024-10-21 — Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes)
Chatham-Kent Community Hub - Comparative Cost Estimates Direction (vote; carried (14-2))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council directed Administration to provide updated high level cost estimates for upgrading the Civic Centre, museum and Library (including expansion to 35,000 sq. ft) to the same standards proposed for the Community Hub. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor Finn.
- Related tags: community_hub, old_sears, infrastructure
That Administration be directed to provide updated high level cost estimates for upgrading the Civic Centre, museum and the Library (including the expansion to 35,000 sq. ft) to the same standards being proposed for the Chatham-Kent Community Hub
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Chatham-Kent Community Hub - Detailed Design Authorization (vote; carried (11-5))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council authorized Administration to proceed with the Detailed Design phase for the Chatham-Kent Community Hub, awarded the detailed design (inclusive of Park Avenue Business Centre alterations) to Architecturra Inc. for $2,177,683.46 funded from the Buildings Lifecycle Reserve, and authorized hiring a contracted Project Manager-ITT for nine months at $105,839.00. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor Finn.
- Related tags: community_hub, old_sears, infrastructure
- Entities: Architecturra Inc.
The completion of the detailed design for the Chatham-Kent Community Hub project inclusive of the Park Avenue Business Centre alterations be awarded to Architecturra Inc. in the amount of $2,177,683.46 (including HST), funded from the Buildings Lifecycle Reserve.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Motion by Councillor Storey re Ensuring access to the Downtown Chatham Hub (Postponed) (agenda_item; deferred)
- Mover: Storey
- Summary: Councillor Storey's motion regarding ensuring access for all residents to the proposed Downtown Chatham Hub in the old Sears building was postponed to the November 18, 2024 Council Meeting.
- Related tags: community_hub, old_sears
This motion was postponed to the November 18, 2024 Council Meeting.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(h)
2024-11-18 — Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes)
Primary Health Care - Referral of Item 1 to Budget and Postponement of Items 2-6 (motion; carried)
- Mover: Councillor McGrail, Seconder: Councillor Finn
- Summary: Councillor McGrail moved to refer Item 1 of the primary care motion to Budget Deliberations and postpone Items 2 to 6 to the December 9, 2024 Council Meeting. Moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Finn.
- Related tags: physician_recruitment, budget, procedural
- Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
"That Item 1 of the motion be referred to Budget Deliberations and that Items 2 - 6 be postponed to the December 9, 2024 Council Meeting."
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Support of Primary Health Care Access Points (Main Motion) (motion; deferred)
- Mover: Councillor Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci put a motion on the floor to support primary care access points and physician recruitment, including $85,000 annual base budget funding to the Physician Recruitment & Retention Task Force and establishment of a Primary Care Family Physician Incentive reserve. The substantive items were subsequently referred and postponed rather than voted on directly.
- Related tags: physician_recruitment, budget
- Entities: Chatham-Kent Family Physician Recruitment & Retention Task Force, Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team
“That Chatham-Kent support primary care access points and physician recruitment in the following ways:
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Motion by Councillor Storey re Ensuring access for all residents to the Chatham-Kent Community Hub (Postponed) (motion; deferred)
- Mover: Councillor Storey
- Summary: Councillor Storey's motion regarding ensuring access for all residents to the Chatham-Kent Community Hub was postponed to the December 9, 2024 Council Meeting.
- Related tags: community_hub, old_sears
This item was postponed to the December 9, 2024 Council Meeting.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(d)
2024-12-09 — Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes)
CK Community Hub Accessibility Standards (Recommendations 1 & 2) (vote; carried (17-1))
- Mover: Councillor Storey, Seconder: Councillor Harrigan
- Summary: Council approved recommendations 1 and 2 of Councillor Storey's motion, directing staff to summarize and publish the accessibility standards the CK Hub detailed design will reference and to review these with the Accessibility Advisory Committee and Age Friendly Committee. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Harrigan; recommendations 1 and 2 were voted together.
- Related tags: community_hub, old_sears, planning
That Chatham-Kent staff provide a summary of the accessibility standards that the CK Hub detailed design will reference and leverage to meet best practices for current accessibility design,
Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
CK Community Hub Costing Standards Exceeding Requirements (Recommendation 5) (vote; defeated (9-9))
- Mover: Councillor Storey, Seconder: Councillor Harrigan
- Summary: Recommendation 5 of Councillor Storey's motion, requiring that recommendations from the AAC and stakeholder groups exceeding current standards be costed and included in upcoming Council reports, was defeated on a tied vote. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Harrigan; voted separately.
- Related tags: community_hub, old_sears, planning, budget
Recommendations from the AAC and stakeholder groups that exceed current standards are costed out and included in upcoming Council reports on this proposal.
Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
CK Community Hub Parking Accessibility Review (Recommendation 4) (vote; carried (11-7))
- Mover: Councillor Storey, Seconder: Councillor Harrigan
- Summary: Recommendation 4 of Councillor Storey's motion, requiring a list of parking distance and accessibility features to be reviewed with the ACC and included in the next Report to Council, was carried. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Harrigan; voted separately.
- Related tags: community_hub, old_sears, planning
A list of parking distance and parking accessibility features of the proposed site are reviewed with the ACC and included in the next Report to Council on this item.
Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
CK Community Hub Traffic/Pedestrian Studies (Recommendation 3) (vote; defeated (5-13))
- Mover: Councillor Storey, Seconder: Councillor Harrigan
- Summary: Recommendation 3 of Councillor Storey's motion, requiring standard traffic, pedestrian load and traffic-impact studies for the CK Hub project, was defeated. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Harrigan; voted separately.
- Related tags: community_hub, old_sears, planning
This planning will include standard studies for a project of this type and size, which includes passenger and pedestrian load, modelling and traffic flows in and around the entire property,
Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
CK Community Hub Universal Design Assessment (Recommendation 6) (vote; defeated (5-13))
- Mover: Councillor Storey, Seconder: Councillor Harrigan
- Summary: Recommendation 6 of Councillor Storey's motion, requiring an assessment of the team's universal design experience reviewed with AAC, was defeated. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Harrigan; voted separately.
- Related tags: community_hub, old_sears, planning
An assessment of universal design experience of the current team is done and reviewed with AAC;
Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
Support for Primary Care Access Points and Physician Recruitment (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Councillor Ceccacci, Seconder: Councillor Harrigan
- Summary: Council approved Councillor Ceccacci's motion establishing a Primary Care Family Physician Incentive reserve of $140,000 annually ($420,000 total) funded from the Strategic Reserve, with grants for newly established primary care physicians and clinical space, and continued support for physician recruitment. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Harrigan.
- Related tags: physician_recruitment, primary_care, budget
- Entities: CKFHT, CKCHC, TVFHT, TDFHT
To establish a Primary Care Family Physician Incentive reserve, of $140,000 annually or $420,000 total for the remainder of the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget, funded initially by a transfer of $420,000 from the Strategic Reserve
Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)
Employment Services Update (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Employment Services Update as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: employment
Employment Services Update
Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
Hope Haven Winter Warming Centre (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Councillor Storey, Seconder: Councillor Allin
- Summary: Council authorized the Director of Housing Services (Operations) to amend the sole source contract with Hope Haven to expand winter warming services from December 1 to February 28, 2025 at an additional cost of $65,250, fully provincially funded. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Allin. Councillor Crew declared a conflict.
- Related tags: housing, winter_warming
- Entities: Hope Haven
The Director of Housing Services (Operations) be authorized to amend the current sole source contract with Hope Haven to expand winter warming services from December 1 to February 28, 2025.
Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)
2024-12-16 — Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes)
RFP - Food Services Management, Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care Home (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the RFP for delivery of food services management at Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care Home as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: procurement
RFP # R24-260 – Delivery of Food Services Management, Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care Home
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
Motion on Accessible Recreational Amenities (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Motion on Accessible Recreational Amenities information report for information.
- Related tags: parks
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Council received the report for information.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(d)
2025-01-27 — Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes)
Cultural Plan Update Project 2025 (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Cultural Plan Update Project 2025 information report was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion and received for information; no recorded vote or mover.
- Related tags: governance
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Cultural Plan Update Project - 2025 (information report). The report was received for information.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
2025-02-10 — Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes)
Library Integrated Library System Procurement (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council sole-sourced the Library's Integrated Library System to Innovative Interfaces Inc. at $443,149.84 over five years. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement
- Entities: Innovative Interfaces Inc., Chatham-Kent Public Library
Chatham-Kent Public Library's Integrated Library System (ILS) be sole sourced to Innovative Interfaces Inc. (part of Clarivate Library Software Group) at a total value of $443,149.84 (including HST) over five years.
Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)
2025-02-24 — Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes)
Provincial Centralized Intake Expansion (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Provincial Centralized Intake Expansion information report as part of the Consent Agenda.
Provincial Centralized Intake Expansion (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
2025-03-17 — Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes)
Library Board Minutes - November 19, 2024 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the November 19, 2024 Library Board minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Chatham-Kent Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on November 19, 2024
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)
2023 Early Development Instrument (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The 2023 Early Development Instrument information report was pulled from consent for discussion and received for information; no recorded vote or mover.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
2023 Early Development Instrument (information report and presentation by Laura Sapaterio). The report was received for information.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Physical Literacy Chatham-Kent Project (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Physical Literacy Chatham-Kent Project information report was pulled from consent for discussion and received for information; no recorded vote or mover.
- Related tags: parks
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Physical Literacy Chatham-Kent Project (information report and presentation by Chris Sherman). The report was received for information.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
WISH Centre Increased Youth Programming (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council amended the J.G. Taylor Community Centre (WISH Centre) agreement for a five-year pilot with a rent freeze in exchange for increased youth programming, and waived $31,031.70 in outstanding rent. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: budget
be amended for a five-year pilot program to include the remainder of 2025 plus a five-year extension for 2026-2030 to freeze the rent payments
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: McGrail
- Summary: Councillor McGrail presented a notice of motion regarding a Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet, to be added to the April 7, 2025 agenda.
- Related tags: water_sewer
Councillor McGrail presented a notice of motion regarding Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)
2025-04-07 — Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes)
Form Fit Gym Lease Renewal - 66 Regent Street, Blenheim (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized a ten-year lease renewal with Form Fit Gym (Trevor Nethery) for 66 Regent Street, Blenheim. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: property
with Trevor Nethery (Form Fit Gym owner) for use of 66 Regent Street, Blenheim
Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(e)
Chatham Minor Girls Softball - Blythe Park Agreement (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized a five-year agreement with the Chatham Minor Girls Softball Association for use of Blythe Park, Chatham. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: parks
with the Chatham Minor Girls Softball Association concerning use of Blythe Park in Chatham
Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(h)
Together CK Grant - 2025 Funding Recommendations (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved Together CK grant funding recommendations (Significant Events, Community Events, Community Projects). Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Councillors Crew and McDonald declared conflicts.
- Related tags: budget
five applications, as endorsed by the Together CK Review Committee, be approved under the Significant Events grant program for total funding of $125,000.
Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)
Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet (motion; carried)
- Mover: McGrail, Seconder: Wright
- Summary: Council approved Councillor McGrail's motion to create a boil-water advisory fact sheet and improve public communications during advisories; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Wright; carried by voice with no recorded tally.
- Related tags: water_sewer
- Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
That a fact sheet be made available for residents to refer to in a boil advisory situation outline.
Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)
Ontario Senior of the Year Award Nomination (motion; carried)
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council nominated Mr. Gahunia for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Crew; carried by voice with no recorded tally.
- Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
That Mr. Gahunia be nominated for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award.
Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 27(a)
2025-04-28 — Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes)
CK Local Immigration Partnership 2025 Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the CK Local Immigration Partnership 2025 update. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
CK Local Immigration Partnership - 2025 Update (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(f)
Municipal Theatres Overview (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Municipal Theatres Overview information report. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
Municipal Theatres Overview (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(g)
ROCK Missions Wallaceburg Drop-In Centre Funding (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council funded the ROCK Missions Wallaceburg Drop-In Centre $25,000 from the Economic Downturn Reserve. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Councillor Crew declared a conflict.
- Related tags: housing, budget
ROCK Missions Wallaceburg Drop-In Centre be funded in the amount of $25,000 (including HST) from the Economic Downturn Reserve.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
Increasing Employment Services Capacity (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Hall
- Summary: Council approved two permanent job developer positions for the CK Jobs program funded 100% by the province; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Hall. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: budget
the addition of two permanent full time equivalent job developer positions within the Employment and Social Services Division be approved
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)
Computer Connection Program Renewal (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council renewed the Computer Connection Program with Habitat for Humanity for five years at $20,000/year from base budget. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
the continuation of the Computer Connection Program, for a period of five years, at a cost of $20,000 per year
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)
2025-05-12 — Council Meeting - May 12 2025 (Minutes)
Lease Extension - 185 Murray Street Shelter, Chatham (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Storey
- Summary: Council extended the 185 Murray Street shelter lease and ten part-time shelter support worker contracts through August 2025, funded from existing shelter and Homelessness Prevention funding; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Storey. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: housing, property, budget
for the property at 185 Murray Street, Chatham at a cost of $35,595 (inclusive of H.S.T.) from May 20, 2025, through August 20, 2025.
Source: Council Meeting - May 12 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Naming of Wheatley Arboretum Trail Phase 2 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council named the Wheatley Arboretum and Learning Trail Phase 2 'Doc. McKibben Way'. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: parks
the Wheatley Arboretum and Learning Trail Phase 2 be named Doc. McKibben Way.
Source: Council Meeting - May 12 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2025-05-26 — Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes)
CMHC Affordable Housing Fund Repair and Renewal (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council designated a $2,211,990 CMHC Affordable Housing Fund contribution to municipal social housing repairs. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Councillor Crew declared a conflict.
- Related tags: housing
funding contribution in the amount of $2,211,990 from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporations Affordable Housing Fund: Repair and Renewal be designated to required municipal social housing repairs
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
Mitchell's Bay Canada Post Mailing Place Name (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: McGrail, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Council resolved to request Canada Post recognize Mitchell's Bay as a mailing place name; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Jubenville.
in support of the Mitchell's Bay Area Association to recognize Mitchell's Bay as a Canada Post mailing place name
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)
2025-06-09 — Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes)
Community Safety & Well-Being Plan 2025-2029 (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: C. McGregor
- Summary: Council adopted the Community Safety & Well-Being Plan 2025-2029 and approved its submission to the Solicitor General; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: governance, emergency_services
the Community Safety & Well-Being Plan 2025-2029 (see Appendix A) be adopted by Council as a strategic framework to improve health, safety, and well-being across Chatham-Kent.
Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Municipal Museums 2024 Highlights and 2025 Goals (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Municipal Museums 2024 highlights and 2025 goals report. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums - 2024 Highlights and 2025 Goals (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
Community Museums 2025 Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Community Museums 2025 update. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
Community Museums - 2025 Update (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)
Mainstreet Credit Union Stage - Pilot Review (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council maintained not-for-profit stage user fee rates for 2026 and adjusted private/for-profit rates. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation
Not-for-profit stage user fee rates be maintained at current levels in 2026.
Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)
Expanding the Community Gardens Program (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: McDonald
- Summary: Councillor McDonald presented a notice of motion regarding expanding the Community Gardens Program, to be added to the June 23, 2025 agenda.
- Related tags: parks
Councillor McDonald presented a notice of motion regarding Expanding the Community Gardens Program.
Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
2025-06-23 — Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes)
Cultural Plan Update Project (R25-240) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council awarded the Cultural Plan Update Project RFP to ERA Architects and Monumental for ~$135,600 from the Strategic Development Reserve; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Finn. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: development, procurement, budget
- Entities: ERA Architects Inc
the R25-240 Cultural Plan Update Project Request for Proposal be awarded to ERA Architects Inc in partnership with Monumental at a total estimated value of $135,600 (including HST)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)
Chatham-Kent Population Growth 2025 Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the 2025 Population Growth update presentation and report for information; pulled from consent with no recorded vote or mover.
- Related tags: development
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Chatham-Kent Population Growth - 2025 Update (information report and presentation by Jason Stubitz, Coordinator, Workforce Planning and Research)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Expanding the Community Gardens Program (motion; carried)
- Mover: McDonald
- Summary: Council directed a report on expanding the Public Health Community Gardens program to all wards, including costs, locations, and sponsorship/grant opportunities. A motion by Councillor McDonald, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: parks
Council authorize Chatham-Kent administration to provide a report outlining the possibility of partnering with Public Health by expanding the current Community Gardens program to all wards.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2025-07-28 — Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes)
Encampment Setback Distance Amendments (vote; carried (12-5))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Allin
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols for Chatham with setback distances (100 m from habitable residences and businesses, 25 m from construction, 10 m from recreational paths) and referred siting to administration for an August report. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Allin. Carried 12-5.
- Related tags: housing, governance
100 metres away from any private property line with a habitable residence
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - Neighbourhood Communication (325 Grand Ave E) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed immediate, regular neighbourhood communication with residents and businesses near the 325 Grand Ave E, Chatham property. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: housing, governance
Regular neighbourhood communication begins immediately with appropriate members of Administration residents and business owners in the 325 Grand Ave E, Chatham property area
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - One Tent Per Person Protocol (vote; carried (16-1))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols to limit one tent per person with personal items stored within, and directed enhanced refuse collection at sites. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 16-1.
- Related tags: housing, waste
there is to be no more than one tent per person, and that all personal items be stored within a tent
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - Partner Supports Report (Sept 8) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed a September 8, 2025 report on engaging mental health, medical, addictions, housing and ROCK partners to support people in encampments alongside enforcement. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: housing
Administration bring a report back to the September 8, 2025 Council meeting a plan to engage partners from mental health, medical supports, addictions, housing, ROCK
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - Pursue All Options / Supportive Housing (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed Administration to pursue all options to reduce and end encampments, including delivering permanent supportive housing and transitional cabins, with a report back and requests to the Province and Ottawa. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: housing
Administration actively pursues all options to reduce and end encampments in Chatham-Kent.
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - ROCK Collaboration (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed Administration to keep working with ROCK to engage individuals and prioritize them for services and housing. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: housing
- Entities: ROCK
That Administration continues to work in collaboration with ROCK to engage with individuals and prioritize them for services and housing as they become available.
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - Transitional Cabins Program (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed Administration to voluntarily transition as many homeless individuals as possible to the new transitional cabins program. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: housing
Administration voluntarily transitions as many homeless individuals as possible to the new transitional cabins program
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Reconsider Encampment Response Strategy (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Doyle, Seconder: C. McGregor
- Summary: Council voted to reconsider the Encampment Response Strategy approved on November 4, 2024. Moved by Councillor Doyle, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: housing, governance
That Council reconsider the Encampment Response Strategy approved on November 4, 2024.
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
2025-08-11 — Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes)
Encampment Protocol - 100m from Businesses (vote; carried (10-5))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols requiring 100 m setback from any business. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 10-5.
- Related tags: housing, governance
100 metres away from any business
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - 100m from Residences (vote; carried (11-4))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols requiring 100 m setback from any private property line with a habitable residence. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 11-4.
- Related tags: housing, governance
100 metres away from any private property line with a habitable residence.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - 10m from Recreational Paths (vote; carried (13-2))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols requiring 10 m setback from recreational paths. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 13-2.
- Related tags: housing, parks
10 metres away from a recreational path.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - 25m from Construction Sites (vote; carried (14-1))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols requiring 25 m setback from construction sites. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 14-1.
- Related tags: housing, governance
25 metres away from construction sites
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - Close/Adjust Recreation Amenities (initial) (vote; carried (8-7))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council initially carried a motion to direct administration to close or adjust recreation amenities inconsistent with the protocols. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 8-7 (later reconsidered and defeated).
- Related tags: housing, parks
That Council direct administration to close or adjust recreation amenities that are inconsistent with the protocols outlined in this motion.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - Compile Costs and Petition Province (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council directed that all encampment-related enforcement, mitigation and support costs be compiled and sent to the Premier, ministers and local MPPs. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: housing, governance, budget
That all costs related to enforcement, mitigation, and community supports related to encampment issues be compiled and summarized and sent to the premier, minister of health, the minister of municipal affairs and housing, and our local MPPs
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - Ongoing Mitigation Recommendations (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council directed administration to return with further community mitigation recommendations on an ongoing basis. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: housing
That administration return with any further recommendations for community mitigation practices, and do so on a regular ongoing basis.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - Tents 2m Apart (vote; carried (13-2))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols requiring tents to be located 2 metres apart. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 13-2.
- Related tags: housing
Tents be located 2 metres apart from each other
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampments - Prohibit on Specified Parks (Defeated) (vote; defeated (6-8))
- Mover: Doyle, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: A motion by Councillor Doyle to prohibit encampments on PUC property, O'Neil Nature Preserve, Mud Creek Park and Kingston Park was defeated. Seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Defeated 6-8.
- Related tags: housing, parks
That encampments are not allowed on the PUC property, O'Neil Nature Preserve, Mud Creek Park and Kingston Park.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampments - Recreation Amenities Re-Vote (Defeated) (vote; defeated (6-8))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: On the reconsidered re-vote, the recreation-amenities clause (j) was defeated, reversing its earlier passage. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Defeated 6-8.
- Related tags: housing, parks
j. That Council direct administration to close or adjust recreation amenities that are inconsistent with the protocols outlined in this motion (re-vote).
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampments - Temporary Shelters Permitted (Defeated) (vote; defeated (4-11))
- Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: A motion by Councillor Bondy to permit temporary shelters on municipal land overnight for people experiencing homelessness was defeated. Seconded by Councillor Anderson. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Defeated 4-11.
- Related tags: housing, governance
That Temporary Shelters are permitted to be erected on Municipal land from one hour before sunset to one hour after sunrise by any person experiencing homelessness
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Treatment Facility and Supportive Housing Centre (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Jubenville
- Summary: Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding establishing a treatment facility and supportive housing centre, to be added to the August 25, 2025 agenda.
- Related tags: housing
Councillor Jubenville presented a Notice of Motion regarding Establishing a Treatment Facility and Supportive Housing Centre.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
Wheatley Legion Grant (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Anderson
- Summary: Councillor Anderson presented a notice of motion regarding a Wheatley Legion Grant, to be added to the August 25, 2025 agenda.
- Related tags: budget
Councillor Anderson presented a Notice of Motion regarding Wheatley Legion Grant.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2025-08-25 — Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes)
Wheatley Legion Grant (motion; carried)
- Mover: Anderson
- Summary: Council granted ~$92,500 from the Strategic Reserve to offset development charges, permit/planning fees and property taxes for the Wheatley Legion new building project. A motion by Councillor Anderson, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: budget, taxation
That Chatham-Kent Council grant approximately $92,500 from the Strategic Reserve to transfer to the various divisions to offset the Development Charges, Building Permit fees, Planning fees and 2024 and 2025 Property taxes for the Wheatley Legion new building project
Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 13(e)
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update was pulled from consent for presentation and received for information; no recorded vote or mover.
- Related tags: parks
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (presentation by Ian Clark, Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries)
Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)
Encampment Protocol - Reconsider Aug 11 Setbacks (vote; carried (15-1))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council voted to reconsider the August 11 encampment setback amendments (100 m from residences and businesses). Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 15-1.
- Related tags: procedural, housing, governance
the following amendments to the Municipal Encampment Protocol from the August 11, 2025 Council Meeting be reconsidered
Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Encampment Protocol - Reduce Setbacks to 25m + PUC Site Exemptions (vote; carried (10-6))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council reduced encampment setbacks from 100 m to 25 m from habitable residences/businesses, exempted portions of the PUC McGeorge and Irwin water-tower properties as sanctioned locations, and authorized up to $100,000 per exempted site for privacy infrastructure from the strategic reserve. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 10-6.
- Related tags: housing, governance, budget
reduce the set back of 100 metres from a habitable residence or business, with a set back of 25 metres from a habitable residence or business.
Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Housing and Homelessness Community Plan Annual Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Chatham-Kent Housing and Homelessness Community Plan annual update. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: housing
Chatham-Kent Housing and Homelessness Community Plan Annual Update
Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)
Treatment Facility & Supportive Housing / HART Hub (vote; carried (16-1))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: Council directed staff to investigate treatment-facility partnerships and dedicated recovery beds for CK residents, consult a wide range of health/addictions organizations, report back in six months, and continue petitioning the Province for a HART Hub. A motion by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Doyle. Carried 16-1.
- Related tags: housing
That Chatham-Kent Council direct Staff to investigate and present options for establishing partnerships with treatment facilities to reduce the time between detox and admission into recovery/treatment programs.
Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)
2025-09-08 — Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes)
CK Drug Strategy Coordinator Funding Referral (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Council referred funding for the CK Drug Strategy Coordinator to the 2026 Budget; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor. Councillor Harrigan declared a conflict. Carried 14-0.
- Related tags: budget
That funding for the CK Drug Strategy Coordinator be referred to the 2026 Budget.
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Employment Services 2025-2026 Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Employment Services 2025-2026 update was pulled from consent for presentation and received for information; no recorded vote or mover.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Employment Services 2025-2026 Update (information report and presentation by Matt Keech, Program Manager, Employment and Social Services)
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
Expand Emergency and Transitional/Supportive Housing Options (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed administration to report on expanding emergency housing (including the cabin project) and to review Ontario transitional/supportive housing models and municipal asset reuse. A motion by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: housing
administration be directed to report back on options to expand current emergency housing availability, including an expansion of the cabin project
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
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: governance, accountability
declaring food insecurity an emergency in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)
Project Upstream - Safer Communities Initiative (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved participation in Project Upstream, a national initiative by the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities addressing hate, polarization and violent extremism. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: emergency_services, governance
the Municipality of Chatham Kent's involvement in Project Upstream, a two-year national initiative led by the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
Chatham-Kent Dream Field Project - Detailed Design (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Council authorized a procurement package for the detailed design of the Dream Field Project following receipt of committee funds. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: parks
a procurement package be issued for the detailed design of the Dream Field Project following receipt of funds from the Dream Field Committee
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)
Recreation Summer Camp Review - Fee Freeze (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council froze Stay n Play camp fees until the next four-year budget update and directed a cost-implications report. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: parks, budget
That Stay n Play camp fees be frozen until the next 4 year budget update
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)
2025-09-22 — Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes)
Encampment Advisory Committee (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council directed staff to return with draft Terms of Reference for a pilot Encampment Advisory Committee; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Harrigan.
- Related tags: housing, governance
That staff return to Council with Draft Terms of Reference for Council to approve a pilot Encampment Advisory committee be established to facilitate transparent communication between the municipality and the community at large
Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Contractual Encampment By-law Enforcement Officers (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council approved a by-law appointing Contractual Encampment Enforcement Officers to enforce By-law 111-2025; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Crew.
- Related tags: by_laws
A By-Law to provide appointments of Contractual Encampment Enforcement Officers to enforce By-law # 111-2025
Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2025-10-06 — Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes)
Board of Health Minutes - July 14, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the July 14, 2025 Board of Health minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Board of Health Minutes from its meeting held on July 14, 2025
Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)
Library Board Minutes - June 24, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the June 24, 2025 Library Board minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on June 24, 2025
Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)
Standards for Monuments, Markers and Memorials in Cemeteries (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: B. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor B. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding a review of standards for monuments, markers and memorials in municipal cemeteries.
Councillor B. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding Review of Standards for Monuments, Markers and Memorials in Municipal Cemeteries.
Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2025-10-20 — Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes)
Museums Advisory Committee Minutes - May 6, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the May 6, 2025 Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting held on May 6, 2025
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)
Cemeteries By-law Exemption & Review (vote; carried (15-3))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Council directed updated cemetery headstone conformance standards and permitted two specific non-conforming monuments (Dresden and Maple Leaf cemeteries) pending the by-law review. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried 15-3.
- Related tags: by_laws
permit the installation of a non-conforming monument in Dresden cemetery by Lance Babcock and the Griffith Family non-conforming monument request at Maple Leaf Cemetery.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(e)
Together CK Core Grant Funding 2026-2029 (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Anderson, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council approved 18 Together CK Core Grant applications totalling $311,660 annually for 2026-2029, with a 2029 program review. Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillors B. McGregor and McDonald declared conflicts. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: budget
Eighteen applications are approved for a total of $311,660 in funding annually for 2026 through 2029 from Together CK Core Grants
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Together CK Annual Grant Guideline Updates (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Anderson, Seconder: C. McGregor
- Summary: Council updated the annual Together CK grant guidelines (single application per stream; Significant Events limited to not-for-profits/BIAs; events free to access). Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor. Carried 18-0.
- Related tags: governance
Applicants only permitted to submit a single application per funding stream: Significant Events, Community Events, and Community Projects
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
Council Land Acknowledgment Update (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council delegated updates to the Land Acknowledgment and directed engagement with local First Nations as part of a Healing, Justice and Reconciliation Strategy. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Council delegate administration to update the Land Acknowledgment read before Council meetings
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(d)
2025-11-03 — Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes)
Encampment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council approved the Encampment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, amended so one appointed Councillor is from the affected ward; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Harrigan.
- Related tags: housing, governance
That The Encampment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be approved with the amendment that one of the Councillors appointed be from the Ward affected by the current encampments.
Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Mitchell's Bay Canada Post Mailing Place Name (Revised) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: McGrail, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Council resolved to request Canada Post recognize Mitchell's Bay as a mailing place name. Moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Jubenville.
in support of the Mitchell's Bay Area Association to recognize Mitchell's Bay as a Canada Post mailing place name
Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
Reconsideration - Mitchell's Bay Mailing Place Name (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: McGrail, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Council voted to reconsider its previous decision on the Mitchell's Bay Canada Post mailing place name. Moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Jubenville.
That Council reconsider the previous decision regarding Request for a Canada Post Mailing Place Name.
Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
Ice Allocation Policy Review (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding an Ice Allocation Policy Review, to be added to the November 17 agenda.
- Related tags: parks
Councillor Ceccacci presented a Notice of Motion regarding Ice Allocation Policy Review.
Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2025-11-17 — Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes)
Library Board Minutes - September 23, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the September 23, 2025 Library Board minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on September 23, 2025
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
Community Supports for the Unsheltered (Information Report) (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Community Supports for the Unsheltered information report as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: housing
Community Supports for the Unsheltered (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
Motion - Damage and Improper Use of the CASO Trail (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Wright, Seconder: McDonald
- Summary: Council directed administration to consult with Entegrus and Chatham-Kent Police Services on measures to address ATV damage and improper use of the CASO trail, reporting back in early 2026. Moved by Councillor Wright, seconded by Councillor McDonald. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: infrastructure, parks
- Entities: Entegrus, Chatham-Kent Police Services
administration consult with Entegrus and Chatham-Kent Police Services regarding options to address and prevent damage and improper use of the CASO trail
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(c)
Motion - Road Safety Assessment of Chatham Street, Blenheim (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council directed staff to conduct a road safety assessment of Chatham Street near Blenheim District High School and Harwich Raliegh school and report back with recommendations. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (Councillor Ceccacci's motion).
- Related tags: roads
- Entities: Blenheim District High School
staff conduct a road safety assessment of Chatham Street in the area of the Blenheim District High School and Harwich Raliegh and report back to Council with recommendations.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(d)
Motion - Seasonal Ice User Policy Review and Update (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council directed administration to consult ice associations and user groups and review allocation processes, reporting back with potential recommendations. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (Councillor Ceccacci's motion). Councillor Jubenville declared a conflict.
- Related tags: parks
administration consult with associations and user groups and review current processes and provide council with a report that include potential recommendations and possible improvements.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(e)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update #9 (Information Report) (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update #9 information report as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update # 9 (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)
2025-12-01 — Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes)
Board of Health Minutes - September 22, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the September 22, 2025 Board of Health minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Board of Health Minutes from its meeting held on September 22, 2025
Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Library Board Minutes - October 28, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the October 28, 2025 Library Board minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on October 28, 2025
Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)
2025-12-15 — Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes)
Celebrating Cultural Diversity & Soccer 2026 (FIFA26 Caravan) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Hall
- Summary: Council authorized up to $50,000 in event activation fees to FWC26 Canada Football Ltd. (FIFA26 Canada) plus up to $25,000 in delivery costs from the Together CK reserve, if Chatham-Kent is selected as a FIFA Canada Caravan stop. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Hall. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: budget
- Entities: FWC26 Canada Football Ltd.
Administration be authorized to spend $50,000 on an event activation fee payable to FWC26 Canada Football Ltd. (FIFA26 Canada)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
Motion - User Fee Exemption, Wallaceburg Memorial Arena Upstairs Hall (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Hall, Seconder: C. McGregor
- Summary: Council directed administration to waive upstairs hall fees at the Wallaceburg Memorial Arena for minor sport organizations during tournaments and jamborees pending the User Fee Review, and to review those fees. Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: parks
administration be directed to waive the fees for the upstairs hall at the Wallaceburg Memorial Arena for minor sport organizations during tournaments
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)
Motion - Ball Diamond Maintenance Level of Service (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Council directed administration to investigate and report before the 2027 budget process on a level-of-service increase and user fee adjustment for baseball diamond field preparation between games. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: parks
administration investigate and bring a report back to Council prior to the 2027 budget process for a level of service increase
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(f)
Chatham-Kent Community Gardens Expansion (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: McDonald, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council authorized staff to engage residents in Tilbury, Blenheim, Thamesville and Bothwell and, if a volunteer site leader and at least 6 gardeners are secured, to expand community gardens to named parks, allocating up to $45,000 from the Public Health Operations Reserve. Deputation from Derwin Armstrong. Moved by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: parks
Council authorize staff to engage with residents in Tilbury, Blenheim, Thamesville and Bothwell to confirm the commitment of these communities
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
Notice of Motion - Encampment Response Proposal (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Bondy
- Summary: Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding an Encampment Response Proposal for Chatham-Kent, to be added to the January 26, 2026 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: housing
Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding Encampment Response Proposal for Chatham-Kent
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)
Notice of Motion - Summer Ice Policy (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Harrigan
- Summary: Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding Summer Ice Policy, to be added to the January 26, 2026 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: parks
Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding Summer Ice Policy
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)
2026-01-26 — Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes)
Sole Source - Medical Equipment Replacement, Riverview Gardens (Arjo) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council sole-sourced replacement medical equipment for Riverview Gardens to Arjo Canada Inc. ($280,327.91 incl. HST), funded 100% by Ministry of Long-Term Care grant funding. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement, budget
- Entities: Arjo Canada Inc.
The replacement of medical equipment for Riverview Gardens be sole sourced to Arjo Canada Inc. at a total value of $280,327.91 (including HST)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)
Special Events / TogetherCK Grants - Eproval Software Pilot (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Storey
- Summary: Council approved a three-year sole-source pilot of Eproval online permitting software for special events and grant applications ($118,650 incl. HST), funded from the Community Culture & Connections and Together CK reserves with zero base-budget impact. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Storey. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: procurement, budget
- Entities: Eproval
The sole source purchase and implementation of Eproval online permitting software for managing special events and grant applications be approved for a three-year pilot project at a cost of $118,650 (including HST).
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
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, accountability
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)
Basketball Court Installation - McGregor Kinsmen Park, Blenheim (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council accepted a $45,000 Ridge Landfill Community Trust donation and approved a $90,000 3-on-3 basketball court at McGregor Kinsmen Park, Blenheim (built by AUBI Design Build), with the balance from Councillor Ceccacci's ward funds. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: parks
- Entities: Ridge Landfill Community Trust, AUBI Design Build
A donation in the amount of $45,000 from the Ridge Landfill Community Trust for the purpose of funding the development of a new 3 on 3 basketball court at McGregor Kinsmen Park in Blenheim be received.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
Motion - Summer Ice Pilot (2026) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved Councillor Harrigan's Summer Ice Pilot: for 2026, make summer ice available at a minimum of one arena, remove the 30-hour booking requirement and the $50 summer premium, notify user groups by March 1, and report back in fall 2026 (any deficit funded from the strategic reserve). Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: parks
in 2026, summer ice be made available for the 2026 summer ice season at a minimum of one arena based on demand
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)
Notice of Motion - Harm Reduction Services at Pathways on Park (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Jubenville
- Summary: Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding harm reduction services at Pathways on Park, to be added to the February 9, 2026 Council agenda.
- Related tags: housing
Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding harm reduction services at Pathways on Park.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
Notice of Motion - Warming Centres beyond central Chatham (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding warming centres in communities beyond central Chatham, to be added to the February 9, 2026 Council agenda.
- Related tags: housing
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding warming centres in communities beyone central Chatham.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2026-02-09 — Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes)
Board of Health Minutes - November 17, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the November 17, 2025 Board of Health minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Board of Health Minutes from its meeting held on November 17, 2025
Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)
Library Board Minutes - November 18, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the November 18, 2025 Chatham-Kent Public Library Board minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Chatham-Kent Public Library Board Minutes from the meeting held on November 18, 2025
Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(d)
Encampment Advisory Committee - Appointment Recommendations (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Finn, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Council appointed six community members to the new Encampment Advisory Committee and provided for two members of Council (one from the affected Ward). Moved by Councillor Finn, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: housing, committees
Two members of Council, with one of the Councillors appointed being from the Ward affected by the current encampment, be approved.
Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Motion - Warming Centres beyond central Chatham (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council directed administration to investigate and identify the need for warming centres in Chatham-Kent communities beyond central Chatham for extreme-cold days and report back so partnerships can be explored. Councillor Ceccacci's motion, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: housing
Council direct administration to investigate and identify the need for Warming Centres in communities within Chatham-Kent beyond central Chatham for days of extreme cold weather
Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
Motion - Harm Reduction Services at Pathways on Park (Referred to Board of Health) (vote; carried (15-1))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council referred Councillor Jubenville's motion regarding harm reduction services at Pathways on Park to the Board of Health. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Councillor Bondy opposed. Carried 15-1.
- Related tags: housing
the motion be referred to the Board of Health.
Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)
2026-02-23 — Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes)
Sole Source - Paralegal Housing Stability Services (Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized a two-year sole-source agreement with the Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic for Housing Stability Services ($156,000 incl. HST, Homeless Prevention Program funded). Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: housing, budget
- Entities: Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic
The Director of Housing Services be authorized to enter into a two-year sole source agreement with the Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic to assist in the delivery of Housing Stability Services.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Together CK Grant - 2026 Funding Recommendations (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Council approved 2026 Together CK grants: 5 Significant Events ($102,610), 39 Community Events ($137,607), 22 Community Projects ($134,783), reallocated unallocated Community Projects funds, and set a 5,000-person minimum for Significant Event eligibility. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci. Councillor McDonald declared a conflict. Carried 14-0.
- Related tags: budget
Five applications, as endorsed by the Together CK Review Committee, be approved under the Significant Events grant program for a total of $102,610.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2026-03-09 — Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes)
Library Board Minutes - January 20, 2026 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the January 20, 2026 Chatham-Kent Public Library Board minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Chatham-Kent Public Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on January 20, 2026
Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(e)
Municipal Museums Advisory Committee Minutes - Sept 30 & Dec 8, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the September 30 and December 8, 2025 Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee Minutes from its meetings held on September 30, 2025 and December 8, 2025
Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(f)
CMAO Awards Hosting Opportunity (2028 & 2030) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Hall
- Summary: Council authorized, if Chatham-Kent is selected to host the 2028 and 2030 Country Music Association of Ontario awards, up to $120,000 in hosting fees plus up to $20,000 in marketing/delivery from the Together CK reserve. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Hall. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: development, budget
- Entities: Country Music Association of Ontario
Administration be authorized to spend a maximum of up to $60,000 per year (total maximum of $120,000) on the hosting rights fee payable to Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO)
Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)
ESS Records Digitization (Nimble Information Strategies) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council awarded digitization of Employment and Social Services Ontario Works case files to Nimble Information Strategies Inc. ($248,169.79 incl. HST), funded from a lifecycle reserve. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement, budget
- Entities: Nimble Information Strategies Inc.
The digitization of Employment and Social Services active Ontario Works case files be awarded to Nimble Information Strategies Inc. at a total value of $248,169.79 (including HST).
Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2026-03-23 — Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes)
Heritage Day and Mayor's Heritage Awards 2026 (Information Report) (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Heritage Day and Mayor's Heritage Awards 2026 information report as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: heritage
Heritage Day and the Mayor's Heritage Awards 2026 (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
Employment Services 2026-2027 Service Plan (CK Jobs) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved $361,472 in additional provincial base operational funding for the CK Jobs program (two job developer FTEs, one program assistant FTE, one summer student). Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: budget
The additional $361,472 in provincial base operational funding be approved to support the CK Jobs program
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(d)
Notice of Motion - Senate Bill S-206 (Guaranteed Livable Basic Income) (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: McDonald
- Summary: Councillor McDonald presented a notice of motion to support Senate Bill S-206 (National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income), to be added to the April 13, 2026 Council agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Councillor McDonald presented a notice of motion regarding support for Senate Bill S-206 - National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)