Issue Timeline: environment

Species at Risk Awareness Signage Update (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council received, as part of the consent agenda, the Species at Risk Awareness Signage Update information report.
• Related tags: infrastructure

Species at Risk Awareness

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 18b

Letters supporting Conservation Authority re Bill 23 Board Review (motion; carried)

• Mover: Thompson, Seconder: B. McGregor
• Summary: Councillor Thompson moved, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor, that Chatham-Kent send letters supporting the Conservation Authority's viewpoint regarding Bill 23 Board Review and referencing Ontario Heritage Act items in Bill 23. Motion carried (no recorded division printed).
• Related tags: governance, planning
• Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally

regarding Bill 23, Board Review as well as include reference to the Ontario Heritage Act items that are in Bill 23

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 23a

Tender Award T22-358 - Thames River Slope Stability, Riverview Line, Raleigh (vote; carried (17-0))

• Mover: Thompson, Seconder: Finn
• Summary: Council awarded the Thames River Slope Stability tender (Riverview Line, Raleigh) to Birnam Excavating Ltd. for $1,806,625.47 incl. HST, approved an additional $72,960.34 of consultant work by Matrix Solutions Inc., and authorized signing. Pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Finn. Carried 17-0.
• Related tags: procurement, infrastructure
• Entities: Birnam Excavating Ltd., Matrix Solutions Inc.

The tender in the amount of $1,806,625.47, including HST for the Thames River Slope Stability

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

Talbot Trail Relocation EA - LRPP Plan Endorsement (Defeated) (vote; defeated (3-14))

• Mover: Thompson, Seconder: Anderson
• Summary: A motion to receive and endorse the Long-Range Property Protection Plan technical recommendations from the Talbot Trail Relocation Environmental Assessment for filing was defeated. Pulled from consent after deputations. Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Defeated 3-14.
• Related tags: infrastructure, roads

The technical recommendations of the Environmental Assessment Study for a Long-Range Property Protection Plan (LRPP Plan) for a road and utility corridor be received and endorsed

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

Talbot Trail Relocation EA - Option 3 Phase 1 ESR (Carried) (vote; carried (14-3))

• Mover: Thompson, Seconder: Anderson
• Summary: Council approved 'Option 3' from the Talbot Trail Relocation Environmental Assessment, filing the Environmental Study Report for the Phase 1 component only (2nd Concession Line to Stevenson Road), endorsing reopening the closed Talbot Trail, with funding from the Capital Plan. Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Carried 14-3.
• Related tags: infrastructure, roads, budget

to file the ESR for the Phase 1 component only (Talbot Trail Municipal Class EA from 2nd Concession Line (Ellerbeck Road) to Stevenson Road), and only document separately the hazard zone for Phase 2 that was proposed by this study.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

Resolution re Great Lakes Freshwater Action Plan Funding (motion; carried)

• Mover: Anderson, Seconder: Storey
• Summary: Council adopted a resolution, as a member of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, calling on the federal government to commit $1 billion over five years for a strengthened Freshwater Action Plan in Budget 2023 and to direct funding to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin. Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Storey; carried by voice (no recorded division).
• Related tags: water_sewer, governance
• Entities: Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
• Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally

the Municipality of Chatham-Kent calls on the federal government to commit $1 billion in funding over five years for a strengthened Freshwater Action Plan in Budget 2023.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

RFP Award R22-363 - Engineering for Sydenham River Slope Stabilization (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council awarded RFP R22-363 for engineering services for Sydenham River slope stabilization (Glasgow Line and Short Line, Chatham Township and Camden). Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: procurement, infrastructure

Request for Proposal Award: R22-363 Engineering Services for Sydenham River Slope Stabilization, Glasgow Line and Short Line, Communities of Chatham Township and Camden

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

Notice of Motion - Protecting the Monarch Butterfly (notice_of_motion; received)

• Mover: Thompson
• Summary: Councillor Thompson presented a notice of motion regarding actions the Municipality can take to encourage residents and partners to protect the Monarch butterfly and its habitats, to be added to the March 6, 2023 Council agenda.

Councillor Thompson presented a notice of motion regarding actions that can be undertaken by the Municipality to encourage residents and its partners to protect the Monarch butterfly and its habitats.

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

IESO E-LT1 RFP Municipal Support Resolutions - Battery/Energy Storage Projects (vote; carried (13-0))

• Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Wright
• Summary: Council authorized Community Support Agreements and Municipal Council Support Resolutions for four Long-Term Reliability energy projects under the IESO E-LT1 RFP (Wheat Energy Storage; Boralex Chatham Battery Energy Storage; Chatham-Kent Battery Energy Storage by Kruger Energy/Innergex; and Cedarline Greenhouses Cogeneration), and created a reserve account for Community Benefit Contributions. Pulled from consent after three deputations; recommendation 1(d) (Cedarline) was voted on separately and also carried 13-0. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Wright. Carried 13-0.
• Related tags: energy, development
• Entities: Boralex Inc., Cedarline Greenhouses

The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Community Support Agreements on the terms outlined in this report

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 13 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

Motion re Protecting the Monarch Butterfly (motion; carried)

• Mover: Thompson
• Summary: Councillor Thompson's motion regarding protecting the monarch butterfly and its habitats was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: consent_agenda

Motion by Councillor Thompson re Protecting the Monarch Butterfly and its habitats

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(g)

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, community_services

This information report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)

Second Community Engagement for the Climate Change Action Plan (motion; received)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Information report on the second community engagement for the Climate Change Action Plan, received as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: consent_agenda

This information report was received as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

Zoning By-law Amendment - Large Scale Greenhouses (motion; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Thompson, Seconder: B. McGregor
• Summary: Moved by Thompson, seconded by B. McGregor, that the zoning by-law amendment regulating the location of large scale greenhouses near residential zones be approved, with an added recommendation to give notice of a public meeting regarding the Village Residential zone. Carried 16-0.
• Related tags: zoning, planning

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to regulate the location of Large Scale Greenhouses between 300 metres and 1,500 metres from Residential Low Density (RL), Residential Medium Density (RM), and Residential High Density (RH) Zones, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 12(g)

Single Source - Dillon Consulting for Environmental Site Assessment at 55 Minnie Street, Wallaceburg (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: procurement, housing, consent_agenda

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(g)

Greenhouse Lighting By-law (motion; carried (17-0))

• Mover: Anderson, Seconder: Doyle
• Summary: Pulled from consent. Moved by Anderson, seconded by Doyle, that the by-law to regulate the lighting of greenhouses be approved. Carried 17-0.
• Related tags: by_laws, planning

The proposed By-law to regulate the lighting of greenhouses, attached as Appendix A to this Report, be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

Safety of Swimmers and Watercraft at Erieau Beach (vote; carried (15-0))

• Mover: Thompson, Seconder: Ceccacci
• Summary: Councillor Thompson moved, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci, that administration consult the public, regulatory bodies, and vendors to finalize the scope of a buoy system at Erieau Beach with costs referred to the multi-year budget. Pulled from consent; carried 15-0.
• Related tags: infrastructure, health, budget

That administration consult with the general public, regulatory bodies, and prospective vendors to finalize the scope of a buoy system at Erieau Beach with costs referred to the multi-year budget.

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

Talbot Trail Interim Solution (vote; carried (15-0))

• Mover: Anderson, Seconder: Ceccacci
• Summary: Councillor Anderson moved, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci, that administration develop an interim solution meeting a 30-to-100-year hazard zone design criteria via an Environmental Assessment addendum between Coatsworth Road and Stevenson Road, and extend the BT Engineering Inc. contract by $58,760 funded from the Capital Reserve. Pulled from consent; carried 15-0.
• Related tags: infrastructure, roads, procurement, budget
• Entities: BT Engineering Inc.

That administration be requested to develop an interim solution that meets an Infrastructure Protection Design Criteria for a 30-to-100-year hazard zone through an Environmental Assessment addendum to the approved plan between Coatsworth Road and Stevenson Road.

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(f)

Well Water Testing of Sediment in North Kent (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: The motion by Councillor Jubenville re Well Water Testing of Sediment in North Kent was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: health, consent_agenda

This motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

Waste to Energy Project Update #2 - Greenfield Global partnership (vote; carried (17-0))

• Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Allin
• Summary: Councillor C. McGregor moved, seconded by Councillor Allin, that Administration continue due diligence advancing the Waste to Energy Project in partnership with Greenfield Global Inc., with an advance investment of up to $1.3 Million, and enter into a contribution agreement. Pulled from consent and carried 17-0; Councillor Harrigan absent.
• Related tags: budget, infrastructure

Administration continue due diligence in advancing the Waste to Energy Project in partnership with Greenfield Global Inc. for a 90,000 to 120,000 tonne industrial anaerobic digester built to process organic wastes and convert to renewable natural gas (RNG), with an advance investment of up to $1.3 Million or 40% of the cost to further engineering design and provide greater assurance of final construction cost and viability of the project.

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (motion; received)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (information report). Placed aside from consent for discussion and received for information with no recorded vote.
• Related tags: infrastructure
• Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes

This report was received as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

Notice of Motion re Natural Heritage Strategy (notice_of_motion; received)

• Mover: Pinsonneault
• Summary: Councillor Pinsonneault presented a notice of motion regarding the Natural Heritage Strategy, to be added to the September 25, 2023 agenda for discussion and voting.
• Related tags: governance

Councillor Pinsonneault presented a notice of motion with regard to the Natural Heritage Strategy. This matter will be added to the September 25, 2023 agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

Burk Drainage Works - initiate abandonment of groynes and seawalls (vote; carried (11-3))

• Mover: Crew, Seconder: B. McGregor
• Summary: Councillor Crew moved, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor, that Council initiate abandonment under section 84(2) of the Drainage Act of all groynes and seawalls part of the Burk Drainage Works. Carried 11 to 3. Councillor Thompson declared a conflict.
• Related tags: infrastructure, property

Council initiate abandonment, under section 84(2) of the Drainage Act, of all groynes and seawalls that are part of the Burk Drainage Works.

Source: Special Council Meeting - September 21 2023 (Minutes) — Item 11a - Burk Drainage Works, recommendation 2

Burk Drainage Works - lobby for shoreline protection funding (vote; carried (14-0))

• Mover: Crew, Seconder: B. McGregor
• Summary: Councillor Crew moved, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor, that Council direct administration to lobby the Provincial and Federal governments for shoreline protection funds along Erie Shore Drive. Carried 14 to 0. Councillor Thompson declared a conflict.
• Related tags: infrastructure, governance

That Council direct administration to lobby the Provincial and Federal governments for funds for application to new shoreline protection along Erie Shore Drive and related engineering reports with the intention of those funds reducing and deferring costs to residents and agricultural lands and increasing protection.

Source: Special Council Meeting - September 21 2023 (Minutes) — Item 11a - Burk Drainage Works, recommendation 3

Burk Drainage Works - postpone recommendations 1 & 2 (vote; defeated (4-10))

• Mover: Doyle, Seconder: Storey
• Summary: Councillor Doyle moved, seconded by Councillor Storey, that recommendations 1 & 2 of the Burk Drainage Works preliminary report be postponed until a final decision of the Drainage Referee. The motion was defeated 4 to 10. Councillor Thompson declared a conflict.
• Related tags: infrastructure, property

That recommendations 1 & 2 regarding the preliminary report for the Burke Drainage Works be postponed until a final decision of the Court of the Drainage Referee on the outstanding Drainage Act hearing on this matter, including any appeals.

Source: Special Council Meeting - September 21 2023 (Minutes) — Item 11a - Burk Drainage Works

Burk Drainage Works - proceed with final report Option 1A (vote; carried (12-2))

• Mover: Crew, Seconder: B. McGregor
• Summary: Councillor Crew moved, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor, that Council consider the preliminary report and instruct the Drainage Engineer to prepare a final report for Option 1A under section 78 of the Drainage Act. Carried 12 to 2. Councillor Thompson declared a conflict.
• Related tags: infrastructure, property

Council consider the Preliminary Report for the Burk Drainage Works and instruct the Drainage Engineer to proceed with the preparation of a final report for the recommended Option 1A under section 78 of the Drainage Act.

Source: Special Council Meeting - September 21 2023 (Minutes) — Item 11a - Burk Drainage Works, recommendation 1

Motion re Natural Heritage Strategy (repeal Clear Cutting By-law) (vote; carried (9-8))

• Mover: Pinsonneault, Seconder: Wright
• Summary: Councillor Pinsonneault moved, seconded by Councillor Wright, that Council repeal By-law #72-2021 (the Temporary Clear Cutting By-law) and reinstate the Natural Heritage Strategy. This item was placed aside from consent and the motion carried 9-8.
• Related tags: by_laws, property

That Council repeal By-law #72-2021

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(g)

Motion by Councillor Hall re Natural Heritage Strategy (motion; withdrawn)

• Mover: Hall
• Summary: Councillor Hall withdrew his motion regarding the Natural Heritage Strategy.
• Related tags: by_laws

Councillor Hall withdrew his motion.

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(h)

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: community_services

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)

Notice of Motion - Letter of Support for Waste Connections Environmental Screening (notice_of_motion; received)

• Mover: Ceccacci
• Summary: Councillor Ceccacci provided a notice of motion re letter of support for Waste Connections of Canada Environmental Screening Process, to be added to the October 30, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
• Related tags: governance

Councillor Ceccacci provided a notice of motion re letter of support for Waste Connections of Canada Environmental Screening Process. The matter will be added to the October 30, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

Incentive Options for Woodlot Conservation (vote; defeated (4-13))

• Mover: Doyle, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: Councillor Doyle moved, seconded by Councillor Jubenville, that administration prepare an updated report for the March 4, 2024 Council meeting outlining incentive options to preserve woodlots and expand tree cover. Defeated 4-13. Councillor Wright declared a conflict. This item was pulled from the consent agenda.
• Related tags: parks

That administration prepare an updated report for the March 4, 2024 Council meeting outlining potential Incentive options only, both to encourage the preservation of existing woodlots and to encourage the expansion of tree cover across the Municipality. The report shall also propose options for further public consultation regarding the various incentive options.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole Dissolution Consideration (vote; defeated (2-15))

• Mover: Doyle, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: Councillor Doyle moved, seconded by Councillor Jubenville, that when the woodlot report returns, administration consider the need for the Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole and the potential to dissolve it. Defeated 2-15. Councillor Wright declared a conflict.
• Related tags: governance

That when the report returns to Council, administration consider the need for the Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole and the potential to dissolve the Committee, seeing how it is no longer active.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

Letter of Support Waste Connections Environmental Screening (motion; carried)

• Mover: Ceccacci
• Summary: The motion by Councillor Ceccacci re a Letter of Support for the Waste Connections of Canada Environmental Screening Process was approved as part of the consent agenda.
• Related tags: consent_agenda

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Letter of Support for Waste Connections of Canada Environmental Screening Process

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

Monarch Butterfly Habitat Protection (motion; received)

• Mover: —
• Summary: The Monarch Butterfly Habitat Protection information report was received as part of the consent agenda.
• Related tags: consent_agenda

Monarch Butterfly Habitat Protection (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(c)

Native Plant and Tree Nursery Project Update (agenda_item; received)

• Mover: —
• Summary: The Native Plant and Tree Nursery Project Update information report was presented. This item was placed aside from consent for discussion; no mover or recorded vote was printed.
• Related tags: parks
• Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes

Native Plant and Tree Nursery Project Update (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(d)

Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole (notice_of_motion; received)

• Mover: Jubenville
• Summary: Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding the Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole, to be added to the November 27, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
• Related tags: governance

Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding the Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole. 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

Water Wells along Hydro One St. Clair Transmission Line (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: McGrail
• Summary: Councillor Jubenville moved, seconded by Councillor McGrail, that Council send a letter to Hydro One asking for more information on how they intend to address the potential impact on the integrity of water wells from the projects. Motion carried 16-0.
• Related tags: infrastructure

That Chatham Kent Municipal Council send a letter to Hydro One, asking them for more information on how they intend to address the potential impact on the integrity of the water wells from the projects.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18c

Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole (motion; withdrawn)

• Mover: Jubenville
• Summary: Councillor Jubenville withdrew her motion regarding a Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole.
• Related tags: governance

Councillor Jubenville withdrew her motion.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19c

Energy Retrofit Potential at Five Municipal Community Buildings (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council approved, as part of the consent agenda, the report on Assessing Energy Retrofit Potential at Five Municipal Community Buildings in Chatham-Kent.
• Related tags: infrastructure, property

Assessing Energy Retrofit Potential at Five Municipal Community Buildings in Chatham-Kent

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20d

Waste Collection Contract (2024) Amendment (vote; carried (15-0))

• Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Anderson
• Summary: Councillor Bondy moved, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the 2024 curbside refuse collection program be modified to accept only automatically serviceable containers and that the GM of IES be given delegated authority to sign the amendment agreement with Waste Connection of Canada. Motion carried 15-0; Councillor Wright declared a conflict.
• Related tags: procurement, infrastructure

The modification of the 2024 curbside refuse collection program to accept only automatically serviceable containers at the curb be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20e

Conservation Authority Service Agreements (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: The report on Conservation Authority Service Agreements was approved as part of the consent agenda.
• Related tags: governance

Conservation Authority Service Agreements

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18a

Extension of Risk Management Services Agreement with Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: The report on extension of the Risk Management Services Agreement with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority under the Clean Water Act was approved as part of the consent agenda.
• Related tags: governance

Extension of Risk Management Services Agreement with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority under the Clean Water Act

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18b

Curbside Waste By-law Update (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: The Curbside Waste By-law Update was approved as part of the consent agenda.
• Related tags: by_laws

Curbside Waste By-law Update

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20c

Single Source - Dillon Consulting for Environmental Site Assessment Phase II (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council single-sourced Dillon Consulting Limited for Environmental Site Assessment Phase II work for affordable housing developments. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: procurement, housing
• Entities: Dillon Consulting Limited

Single Source – Dillon Consulting Limited for Environmental Site Assessment Phase II for Affordable Housing Developments

Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

Feasibility Study on Remediating Two Brownfields for Affordable Housing Grant (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council approved conducting a feasibility study on remediating two brownfields for sustainable affordable housing development under a grant. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: housing, development

Conducting a Feasibility Study on Remediating Two Brownfields for Sustainable Affordable Housing Development Grant

Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

Talbot Trail Environmental Assessment Addendum (vote; carried (14-0))

• Mover: Councillor Harrigan, Seconder: Councillor Anderson
• Summary: Council approved the Technically Preferred Alternative (Interim Solution) from the Talbot Trail EA Addendum for implementation in 2025 and directed the Mayor to write to the Province requesting funding assistance for the Talbot Trail Relocation project. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Anderson.
• Related tags: infrastructure, erosion

The Technically Preferred Alternative (Interim Solution) as outlined in Talbot Trail Environmental Assessment Addendum be approved and implemented in 2025.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

Organic Waste Diversion Program Overview (agenda_item; received)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council received a presentation by the Manager of Waste Management on the Organic Waste Diversion Program and received the report for information. No motion roster was recorded.
• Related tags: waste
• Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes

Council received the report for information.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

Service Agreement for Land Use Planning Service Delivery - Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council approved the Service Agreement for Land Use Planning Service Delivery with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority as part of the consent agenda.
• Related tags: planning, agreement
• Entities: Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority

Service Agreement for Land Use Planning Service Delivery – Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

Opposition to York1 Waste Solutions Dresden Facility Applications (vote; carried (14-0))

• Mover: Councillor McGrail, Seconder: Councillor Jubenville
• Summary: Council resolved that it is opposed in principle to the York1 Waste Solutions proposed waste processing, storage, transfer, landfill and composting facility at 29831 Irish School Road near Dresden, called on the Province to reject the applications or designate a full EA, directed the Mayor to write to the Minister and local MPPs, and authorized administration to retain technical experts and make submissions in opposition. Moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Jubenville.
• Related tags: waste, dresden
• Entities: York1 Waste Solutions

Chatham-Kent Council is opposed in principle to the application, and calls on the Province to reject the applications for a waste processing, storage and transfer and landfilling facility currently open for public comments;

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

Proposed Removal of Trees from Erieau and Victoria Avenue (notice_of_motion; —)

• Mover: Bondy
• Summary: Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding the proposed removal of trees from Erieau and Victoria Avenue. The matter will be added to the May 13, 2024 agenda for discussion and voting.

Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding proposed removal of trees from Erieau and Victoria Avenue. 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)

Tree Removal - Assess Other Areas for Environmental Protection (vote; defeated (3-11))

• Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: The third of three separately-voted parts of Councillor Bondy's tree-removal motion, calling for assessment of other areas (including the O’Neil Nature Preserve, CK Dog Park, parks and trails) in keeping with the municipality's climate emergency declaration to determine tree management priorities, was defeated. Moved by Councillor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Jubenville.
• Entities: O’Neil Nature Preserve, CK Dog Park

In keeping with the MCK’s declaration of a climate emergency, other areas should be assessed to ensure we are protecting the environment and also ensuring the safety of our citizens.

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(d)

Tree Removal - Consult MOE, LTVCA and Sydenham Field Naturalists (vote; defeated (5-9))

• Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: The second of three separately-voted parts of Councillor Bondy's tree-removal motion, requiring consultation with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, the LTVCA and the Sydenham Field Naturalists before any tree removal to assess wildlife habitat impacts, was defeated. Moved by Councillor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Jubenville.
• Entities: Ontario Ministry of the Environment, LTVCA, Sydenham Field Naturalists

Prior to any tree removal, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, the LTVCA and the Sydenham Field Naturalists be consulted to determine if roosting, nesting or migratory habitats will be affected.

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(d)

Tree Removal - Second Opinion by Arborist (Victoria Avenue) (vote; defeated (6-8))

• Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: The first of three separately-voted parts of Councillor Bondy's tree-removal motion, calling for a second-opinion arborist assessment emphasizing preservation of the 30 trees on Victoria Avenue slated for removal, was defeated. Moved by Councillor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Jubenville.
• Related tags: victoria_avenue

A second opinion regarding the 30 trees on Victoria Avenue slated for removal or potential removal, be commissioned to an arborist with a stated emphasis on preservation.”

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(d)

York1 Environmental Waste Solutions Proposed Landfill - ERO Submissions Summary (agenda_item; received)

• Mover: —
• Summary: The General Manager of Development Services provided an overview of the summary of Environmental Registry submissions regarding York1 Environmental Waste Solutions Ltd.'s proposed landfill at 29831 Irish School Road; the report was received for information.
• Related tags: waste
• Entities: York1 Environmental Waste Solutions Ltd.
• Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes

The report was received for information.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

Proposed Changes to Leaf and Yard Waste Collection (vote; carried (17-0))

• Mover: Councillor Wright, Seconder: Councillor Harrigan
• Summary: Council approved modifying curbside leaf and yard waste collection to mandate the use of paper bags, effective January 1, 2025. Moved by Councillor Wright, seconded by Councillor Harrigan.
• Related tags: waste

The curbside leaf and yard waste collection levels of service be modified to mandate the use of paper bags, effective January 1, 2025.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)

Motion re Unwilling Host for Future IESO Wind Energy Procurements (vote; defeated (3-11))

• Mover: Councillor Jubenville, Seconder: Councillor Doyle
• Summary: Councillor Jubenville's motion declaring that Chatham-Kent Council does not support the establishment of any new wind turbine projects within the municipality, and directing administration to advise the IESO accordingly, was defeated 3 to 11. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Doyle. Councillor McDonald declared a conflict.
• Related tags: wind_energy, ieso, energy
• Entities: IESO

Therefore be it resolved that Chatham-Kent Council does not support the establishment of any new wind turbine projects within the municipality;

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

Council Information Package Received (motion; received)

• Mover: Councillor Jubenville, Seconder: Councillor Storey
• Summary: Council received the July 15, 2024 Council Information Package for information. Councillors McGrail and Jubenville referenced the Ministry letter requiring a full Comprehensive Environmental Assessment for York1's proposed Dresden landfill project. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Storey. Carried by show of hands with no recorded roster.
• Related tags: procedural, dresden_landfill, waste
• Entities: York1 Environmental Waste Solutions Ltd., Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks

"That the Council Information Package be received for information."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

Non Agenda Business - York 1 Dresden Development Clarification (comment; —)

• Mover: Councillor Jubenville
• Summary: Councillor Jubenville referenced an article about the proposed York 1 development in Dresden and clarified that she was not aware of the expanse or details of the project until notice was received from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
• Related tags: dresden_landfill, waste
• Entities: Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks

Councillor Jubenville referenced an article about the proposed York 1 development in Dresden.

Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 25

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Rondeau Park Barrier Beach (motion; carried)

• Mover: Councillor Ceccacci
• Summary: Councillor Ceccacci's motion regarding the Rondeau Park Barrier Beach was approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Deputations were received on this item from Jeff Vidler, Ronald Fordham (emailed) and Sharon Pfaff (read at the meeting).
• Related tags: parks, rondeau

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Rondeau Park Barrier Beach

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 23 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

Letter of Support for Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup (motion; carried)

• Mover: Councillor Anderson, Seconder: Councillor Crew
• Summary: Council approved sending a letter of support for the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative's Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup project. Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried by show of hands with no recorded roster.
• Related tags: great_lakes, governance
• Entities: Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
• Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally

"That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative's Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup project."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 23 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20

Organic Waste Diversion Program - Feasibility Study Update (agenda_item; received)

• Mover: —
• Summary: The Organic Waste Diversion Program Feasibility Study Update information report was received for information.
• Related tags: waste
• Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes

This report was received for information.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(f)

Waste Management Facilities By-law (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council approved the Waste Management Facilities By-law as part of the consent agenda.
• Related tags: waste, by_laws

Waste Management Facilities By-law

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(g)

Extension of Risk Management Services Agreement with Essex Region Conservation Authority (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: The report to extend the Risk Management Services Agreement with the Essex Region Conservation Authority under the Clean Water Act was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: water_sewer, agreement
• Entities: Essex Region Conservation Authority

Extension of Risk Management Services Agreement with the Essex Region Conservation Authority under the Clean Water Act

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Enhancement Policy (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: The Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Enhancement Policy report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: policy, tree_canopy

Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Enhancement Policy

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

Sydenham River Slope Stabilization EA - Site 2 Re-Align Road (defeated) (vote; defeated (8-8))

• Mover: Councillor C. McGregor, Seconder: Councillor Jubenville
• Summary: A motion to approve the Technically Preferred Alternative of Re-Align Road for Site #2 (near 9250 Glasgow Line) was defeated on a tied 8 to 8 vote. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Jubenville.
• Related tags: infrastructure, environmental_assessment

The Technically Preferred Alternative of Re-Align Road for Site #2, located near 9250 Glasgow Line,

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)

Sydenham River Slope Stabilization EA - Site 2 Retain and Protect (carried) (vote; carried (15-1))

• Mover: Councillor Jubenville, Seconder: Councillor McGrail
• Summary: Council approved the Alternative of Retain and Protect for Site #2 (near 9250 Glasgow Line) under the Sydenham River Slope Stabilization Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, to be implemented through 2025 and 2026, carried 15 to 1. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor McGrail.
• Related tags: infrastructure, environmental_assessment

The Alternative of Retain and Protect for Site #2, located near 9250 Glasgow Line,

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)

Sydenham River Slope Stabilization EA - Sites 1, 3 and 4 (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Councillor C. McGregor, Seconder: Councillor Jubenville
• Summary: Council approved the Technically Preferred Alternative of Retain and Protect for Sites #1, #3 and #4 under the Sydenham River Slope Stabilization Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, to be implemented through 2025 and 2026, carried 16 to 0. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Jubenville.
• Related tags: infrastructure, environmental_assessment

The Technically Preferred Alternative of Retain and Protect for Site #1, located near 9112 Glasgow Line, as outlined in the Sydenham River Slope Stabilization, Glasgow Line and Short Line Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, be approved and implemented through 2025 and 2026.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)

User Fee By-law Amendment - EV Charging Station (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council approved a User Fee By-law amendment for the electric vehicle charging station. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: by_laws

User Fee By-law Amendment - Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Source: Council Meeting - January 13 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

Pelee Coastal Resilience Action Plan (motion; received)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council received the Pelee Coastal Resilience Action Plan information report. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: infrastructure

Pelee Coastal Resilience Action Plan (information report). The report was received as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(h)

Thames-Sydenham Source Protection Plan Updates (motion; received)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council received the proposed updates to the Thames-Sydenham Source Protection Plan and Assessment Reports as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: water_sewer

Proposed Updates to the Thames-Sydenham Source Protection Plan and Assessment Reports (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(h)

Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council authorized an agreement with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority to deliver the Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan, funded by a $385,000 provincial grant. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: development
• Entities: Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority

to deliver the Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan project in three urban Chatham-Kent neighbourhoods in 2025 and 2026 and entirely funded by a $385,000 Provincial grant.

Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

Blenheim Business Park Environmental Permitting (motion; carried)

• Mover: Ceccacci
• Summary: Council directed administration to prepare an April 28 report on environmental permitting for the Blenheim Business Park industrial land. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci; approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: development

That Administration prepare a report for the April 28 Council Meeting to provide an update on the status of the ongoing environmental permitting work regarding the 13 acres of vacant industrial land in the Blenheim Business Park.

Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

Consent & Zoning - Estate of McKeough, Water Crest Lane (PL202500012) (vote; carried (17-0))

• Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Doyle
• Summary: Council approved a consent and zoning amendment on Water Crest Lane, Raleigh, including an Open Space conservation rezoning over woodland. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Doyle.
• Related tags: zoning, planning

rezone a portion of the severed parcel to Open Space-1353 (OS1-1353) to permit only conservation type uses over the existing Woodland

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 12(b)

Organic Waste Diversion Program (vote; carried (18-0))

• Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Doyle
• Summary: Council approved the Recommended Program for Organic Waste Diversion (backyard composters, standardized curbside leaf/yard waste collection, pilot food-waste digester), with capital costs ~$4.27M and ~$2.16M annual operating funded partly by tax levies; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Doyle. Carried 18-0.
• Related tags: waste, budget, taxation

the Recommended Program for Organic Waste Diversion, which includes a backyard composter program, a standardized curbside leaf and yard waste collection program (Option b.), and a pilot depot food waste digester program be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

Letter of Support - Sarnia (Carbon Tax) (vote; defeated (5-12))

• Mover: Doyle, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: A motion to send a letter of support for the City of Sarnia resolution on the Carbon Tax was defeated. Moved by Councillor Doyle, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Defeated 5-12.
• Related tags: governance

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Resolution by the City of Sarnia re Carbon Tax.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

York 1 Waste Processing - 29831 Irish School Road (notice_of_motion; —)

• Mover: Jubenville
• Summary: Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding York 1 Waste Processing, Storage and Transfer at 29831 Irish School Road, to be added to the April 28, 2025 agenda.
• Related tags: waste, dresden_landfill

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

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

Consent & Zoning - Wierenga Agra, Orford (PL202500024) (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Wright, Seconder: McDonald
• Summary: Council approved a consent/lot addition and zoning amendment on Bury Road, Orford, including an Open Space rezoning over a Significant Woodland. Moved by Councillor Wright, seconded by Councillor McDonald. Carried 16-0.
• Related tags: zoning, planning

rezone the portion of the lot addition lands containing a Significant Woodland to a site-specific Open Space-1353 (OS1-1353) zone to allow conservation type uses.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

Affordable Housing Progress - Park Ave East Remediation (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council single-sourced environmental site work at 421-461 Park Avenue East to Dillon Consulting and funded brownfield remediation toward future affordable/supportive housing. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: housing, budget
• Entities: Dillon Consulting Limited

the Consulting Services for Additional Field Work, Modified Generic Risk Assessment and Record of Site Condition (RSC) Filing at 421-461 Park Avenue East, Chatham be single sourced to Dillon Consulting Limited at a cost of $211,310 including HST

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

York 1 Waste Processing / Landfill Opposition - 29831 Irish School Road (vote; carried (17-0))

• Mover: McGrail, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: Council reaffirmed its opposition in principle to a waste processing, storage, transfer and landfilling facility at 29831 Irish School Road and authorized the CAO to spend up to $50,000 from the strategic reserve to oppose the proposal. Moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried 17-0.
• Related tags: waste, governance, dresden_landfill

Chatham-Kent Council is still opposed in principle, to the use of this property as waste processing, storage and transfer and landfilling facility

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(h)

Thames-Sydenham Source Protection Plan Endorsement (motion; carried)

• Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: McGrail
• Summary: Council endorsed proposed updates to the Thames-Sydenham Source Protection Plan under the Clean Water Act. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor McGrail; carried by voice with no recorded tally.
• Related tags: water_sewer
• Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally

the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent endorses the proposed updates to the Thames-Sydenham Source Protection Plan.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)

Dresden Landfill - Letter to Ontario Municipalities (vote; carried (17-0))

• Mover: McGrail, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: Council directed the Mayor's Office to write all Ontario municipalities, AMO, ROMA and FCM about the Dresden historic-landfill situation, urging opposition and full Environmental Assessments for landfills. Moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried 17-0.
• Related tags: waste, governance, dresden_landfill

Council requests that the Mayor's Office write a letter to all other Ontario Municipalities, AMO, ROMA and FCM

Source: Council Meeting - May 12 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

Planning - Manneke/Glover/Zavitz Consent & Zoning (PL202500037) (vote; carried (15-0))

• Mover: McGrail, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: Council approved consent and zoning for a Dover agricultural severance with significant woodland recognition. Moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Jubenville.
• Related tags: planning, zoning

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 DO/14/25/M, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(e)

Walpole Island First Nation Acknowledgement re Bill 5 (motion; carried)

• Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: McGrail
• Summary: Council thanked Chief Thomas and the Walpole Island First Nations Council for their work opposing Bill 5 and the Dresden landfill. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor McGrail.
• Related tags: waste, governance, dresden_landfill
• Entities: Walpole Island First Nations Council
• Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally

That the Mayor's Office, on behalf of Chatham-Kent Council send acknowledgement and thank you to Chief Thomas and the Walpole Island First Nations Council for all the work they have done in helping our community thus far with regard to Bill 5 and the Dresden concerns.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25

Dust Suppressants - 2025 Procurement (vote; carried (13-3))

• Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Ceccacci
• Summary: Council instructed administration to follow the procurement process for a 2025 dust suppression program (partial application this year) funded from the Strategic Reserve. Moved by Councillor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci. Councillor Wright declared a conflict. Carried 13-3.
• Related tags: roads, budget, procurement

That Council instruct administration to follow the procurement process for dust suppression program for 2025 with the goal of having a partial application completed this calendar year.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

Dust Suppressants - Referral to Budget (Defeated) (vote; defeated (8-9))

• Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Harrigan
• Summary: A motion to refer the dust suppressants issue to the budget process with a September staff report was defeated. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Councillor Wright declared a conflict on the dust suppressants item. Defeated 8-9.
• Related tags: roads, budget

the motion be referred to the budget update process and have an updated staff report outlining best practices related to addressing dust production on gravel roads in September.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

Dust Suppressants - Report for Next Year (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Ceccacci
• Summary: Council directed administration to report ahead of next year's procurement on whether to reinstate effective dust control on gravel roads. Moved by Councillor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci. Councillor Wright declared a conflict. Carried 16-0.
• Related tags: roads

That administration bring a report in time for next year's procurement in order to make a decision on whether to re-instate effective dust control on gravel roads.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

Bill 5 / York 1 Dresden Landfill - Call on Province to Reverse (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: McGrail
• Summary: Council adopted a resolution opposing Bill 5's exemption of the 29831 Irish School Road landfill from an Environmental Assessment, calling on the Province to reverse the decision and directing administration to pursue a possible court challenge, federal Impact Assessment Act designation, an Environmental Bill of Rights review, and traffic/environmental experts. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor McGrail. Carried 16-0.
• Related tags: waste, governance, dresden_landfill

Council calls on the Province to reverse its decision to permit a landfill just north of Dresden at 29831 Irish School Road, without a full EA process

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(h)

Blue Box Regulation / RRCEA Amendments - Comments (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council directed administration to submit comments on proposed amendments to the Blue Box Regulation and the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: waste

Administration be directed to submit comments to the Ministry of Environment, Parks and Conservation regarding the proposed amendments to the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, and the Blue Box Regulation.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)

Planning - Doyle Zoning / Liquid Soils (PL202500068) (vote; carried (17-0))

• Mover: Doyle, Seconder: Thompson
• Summary: Council approved a zoning amendment for a Liquid Soils Processing Facility and contractor's yard at 8849 Doyle Line. Moved by Councillor Doyle, seconded by Councillor Thompson.
• Related tags: planning, zoning

rezone a portion of the property to a site-specific Rural Industrial-1756 (MR-1756) Zone, and limit permitted uses to: Liquid Soils Processing Facility; Contractor's Yard; and, Existing Single Detached Dwelling

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes) — Item 12(b)

Letter of Support - Sustainable Waste Management (Tweed) (motion; carried)

• Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Finn
• Summary: Council sent a letter of support for the Municipality of Tweed resolution on sustainable waste management. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Finn.
• Related tags: waste, governance
• Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution of the Municipality of Tweed re Collaborative Action on Sustainable Waste Management in Ontario.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23

Municipal Support - Crossfield Wind (Defeated) (vote; defeated (4-13))

• Mover: McDonald, Seconder: Crew
• Summary: A request for municipal support for the Crossfield Wind Inc. IESO LT2 project (Community Support Agreement + groundwater/vibration monitoring) was defeated amid significant community opposition. Moved by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crew. Defeated 4-13.
• Related tags: governance, development
• Entities: Crossfield Wind Inc.

be authorized to execute a Community Support Agreement with Crossfield Wind Inc.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)

Municipal Support - Botany Wind (Defeated) (vote; defeated (6-11))

• Mover: McDonald, Seconder: Crew
• Summary: A request for municipal support for the Botany Wind Project Inc. IESO LT2 project was defeated. Moved by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crew. Defeated 6-11.
• Related tags: governance, development
• Entities: Botany Wind Project Inc.

be authorized to execute a Community Support Agreement with Botany Wind Project Inc.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(e)

Municipal Support - FLT Energy Solar Leases (Ridgetown & Bothwell) (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Ceccacci
• Summary: Council approved leasing municipally-owned land in Ridgetown and Bothwell to FLT Energy Inc. for solar projects (2026-2050, escalating lease rates) and executing municipal support resolutions. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci. Carried 16-0.
• Related tags: development, property, budget
• Entities: FLT Energy Inc.

Administration be directed to enter into a lease agreement with FLT Energy Inc. for approximately 8.9 hectares (22 acres) of municipally-owned industrially zoned land that is currently farmed located off of Mitton Line in Ridgetown

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(f)

Unwilling Host for Future IESO Wind Energy Projects (notice_of_motion; —)

• Mover: Finn
• Summary: Councillor Finn presented a notice of motion regarding declaring Chatham-Kent an unwilling host for future IESO wind energy projects.
• Related tags: governance

Councillor Finn presented a notice of motion regarding Un willing Host for Future IESO Wind Energy Projects in Chatham-Kent.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

UTRCA Risk Management Services Agreement (Clean Water Act) (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council accepted an amending agreement with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for Clean Water Act risk management services (2026-2027). Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: water_sewer, governance

the amending agreement with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority to provide Risk Management Services from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

Reconsideration - IESO Wind Energy Unwilling Host (vote; defeated (11-6))

• Mover: Finn, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: A motion to reconsider Council's previous Unwilling Host decision for IESO Wind Energy procurements failed to reach the required 2/3 majority. Moved by Councillor Finn, seconded by Councillor Jubenville.
• Related tags: governance

That Council reconsider the previous decision regarding Unwilling Host for IESO Wind Energy Procurements in Chatham-Kent.

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

Letter of Support - Plympton-Wyoming (Conservation Authority Hearing Guidelines) (motion; carried)

• Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: McGrail
• Summary: Council supported the Plympton-Wyoming resolution objecting to the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority's updated Hearing Guidelines. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor McGrail.
• Related tags: governance
• Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution from Plympton-Wyoming and formally express Council's objection to the updated Hearing Guidelines adopted by the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority.

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21

Consent & Zoning - DeBruyn, Gosnell Line, Orford (PL202500166) (vote; carried (17-0))

• Mover: Wright, Seconder: McDonald
• Summary: Council approved a lot-addition consent (B-75/25) and zoning amendment on Gosnell Line, Orford, including a site-specific Open Space zone over a Significant Woodland and an Agricultural zone with a 30 m development setback. Moved by Councillor Wright, seconded by Councillor McDonald. Carried 17-0.
• Related tags: planning, zoning

rezone the Significant Woodland feature located on the subject property to a site-specific Open Space-1514 (OS1-1514) zone to permit only conservation and recreation type uses

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 12(a)

Single Source - Dillon Consulting for Risk Assessment / Record of Site Condition (421-461 Park Ave E) (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council single-sourced Risk Assessment consulting for a Record of Site Condition at 421-461 Park Avenue East, Chatham to Dillon Consulting Limited for $138,199 including HST, funded from the Brownfield Reserve. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: procurement, budget
• Entities: Dillon Consulting Limited

be single sourced to Dillon Consulting Limited at a cost of $138,199.00 including HST

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)

Letter of Support - Dresden Landfill Proximity to Dresden Schools (motion; carried)

• Mover: McGrail, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: On a question raised about the November 17, 2025 Council Information Package, Council resolved to send a letter of support to the Minister of Education backing the Lambton Kent District School Board's position on the Dresden Landfill proposal's proximity to Dresden schools. Moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried by voice (no recorded tally).
• Related tags: dresden_landfill, governance
• Entities: Lambton Kent District School Board
• Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally

Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support to the Minister of Education for the position taken by the Lambton Kent District School Board

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 26(a)

Tender Award R25-304 - Tree Trimming Services, Chatham (Davey Tree) (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council awarded R25-304 Tree Trimming Services (Community of Chatham) to Davey Tree Experts Ltd. for $614,901.26 including HST, partly funded from Lifecycle Right-of-Way Reserves. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: procurement, budget
• Entities: Davey Tree Experts Ltd.

R25-304 Tree Trimming Services Community of Chatham be awarded to Davey Tree Experts Ltd. at a total value of $614,901.26 (including HST).

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

Resolution - Conservation Authorities Amalgamation (Bill 68) (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Doyle
• Summary: Council resolved to call on Ontario to maintain local, independent, municipally governed watershed-based conservation authorities, cautioning against a top-down agency structure, following an LTVCA/SCRCA presentation on Bill 68. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Doyle. Carried 16-0.
• Related tags: governance, planning
• Entities: Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Rural Ontario Municipal Association

calls on the Government of Ontario to maintain local, independent, municipally governed, watershed-based conservation authorities

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee Minutes - September 9, 2025 (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council received the Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee minutes from its September 9, 2025 meeting. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: waste, governance

Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee Minutes from its meeting held on September 9, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(d)

Ridge Landfill Liaison Committee Minutes - September 9, 2025 (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council received the Ridge Landfill Liaison Committee minutes from its September 9, 2025 meeting. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: waste, governance

Ridge Landfill Liaison Committee Minutes from its meeting held on September 9, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(e)

Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee - Updated Terms of Reference (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council adopted the updated 2026 Terms of Reference of the Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: waste, governance

The updated 2026 Terms of Reference of the Blenheim Landfill Liaison Committee be adopted.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)

Zoning - Geertsema Farms, 21960 Mull Road, Harwich (PL202500186) (vote; carried (15-0))

• Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Doyle
• Summary: Council rezoned a former gravel pit at 21960 Mull Road, Harwich to a site-specific Open Space zone and the balance to a site-specific Agricultural zone (16.7 ha minimum). Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Doyle. Carried 15-0.
• Related tags: planning, zoning
• Entities: Geertsema Farms Ltd.

rezone the former gravel pit area, and a portion of adjacent lands, to a site-specific Open Space-1773 (OS1-1773) Zone

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 12(c)

Waste to Energy - Municipal Services Corporation (RNG, Greenfield Global) (vote; carried (14-0))

• Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: Council adopted the business case and authorized steps to create a Municipal Services Corporation (s.203 Municipal Act) to hold the municipality's equity in a future jointly owned Renewable Natural Gas Energy-from-Waste facility with Greenfield Global Inc., appointed initial directors, and authorized applying for up to $25M financing from Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (contingent on a future final investment decision). Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried 14-0.
• Related tags: waste, energy, governance, budget
• Entities: Greenfield Global Inc., Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation

the Municipal Services Corporation can be created pursuant to Section 203 of the Municipal Act for the purposes of holding the municipality's equity interests in the future jointly owned Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Energy from Waste facility with Greenfield Global Inc.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

Growing Canada's Community Canopies Grant (FCM, $728K) (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Storey, Seconder: B. McGregor
• Summary: Council authorized a $728,240 grant agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities under the Growing Canada's Community Canopies program and committed $728,250 in matching funds from the Lifecycle Reforestation Reserve for tree planting. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor. Carried 16-0.
• Related tags: budget, parks
• Entities: Federation of Canadian Municipalities

execute a grant agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in the amount of $728,240

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)