Issue Timeline: feasibility_study

Arena oversight and feasibility study (notice_of_motion; unknown)

• Named councillor: Councillor Bondy
• Summary: A notice of motion on arena oversight and a feasibility study was presented.
• Related tags: parks, procedural
• Entities: Councillor Bondy

Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding Arena Oversight Committee and Feasibility Study.

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

Arena oversight and feasibility (motion; deferred)

• Mover: Councillor Bondy
• Summary: Item 18(e) was deferred to the May 11, 2026 Council meeting.
• Related tags: arenas, oversight, postponement

This motion was postponed to the May 11, 2026 Council Meeting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 27 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)

Arena Oversight Committee and Feasibility Study (motion; withdrawn)

• Mover: Councillor Bondy
• Summary: The motion was withdrawn by Councillor Bondy.
• Related tags: parks
• Entities: Councillor Bondy

c.Motion by Councillor Bondy re Arena Oversight Committee and Feasibility Study Councillor Bondy withdrew his motion.

Source: Council Meeting - May 11 2026 (Minutes) — Item 13(c)

Arena Feasibility Study (notice_of_motion; unknown)

• Named councillor: Councillor Bondy
• Summary: A notice of motion on an Arena Feasibility Study was presented for future discussion and voting.
• Related tags: parks

Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion re Arena Feasibility Study. This motion will be added to the June 8, 2026 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 25 2026 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

Arena feasibility study for a 2,500-plus-seat pad (vote; carried (17-0))

• Mover: Councillor Bondy, Seconder: Councillor B. McGregor
• Summary: The 2,500-plus-seat arena study component carried 17-0.
• Related tags: parks
• Entities: Ontario Hockey League, OHL, Chatham-Kent, 2025 Parks & Recreation Master Plan, PRMP, Maroons

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

Source: Council Meeting - June 8 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(b), component (a)

Arena feasibility study for a 5,000-plus-seat arena (vote; carried (16-1))

• Mover: Councillor Bondy
• Summary: The 5,000-plus-seat arena study component carried 16-1.
• Related tags: parks, ohl
• Entities: OHL

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

Source: Council Meeting - June 8 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(b), component (b)