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Issue Timeline: roads

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159 civic action(s) on roads across 59 meeting(s) (2022-11-21 to 2026-03-23).

Timeline

2022-11-21 — Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes)

Connecting Links Program Application, St Clair Street Rehabilitation, Chatham (motion; carried)

Connecting Links Program Application, St Clair Street Rehabilitation

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

Centre Street Bus Stop Parking Control Modifications, Chatham (motion; carried)

Centre Street Bus Stop Parking Control Modifications

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

Notice of Motion - Include Chatham-Kent in MTO Golf Car Project (notice_of_motion; received)

Councillor Thompson presented a notice of motion regarding Request to Include Chatham-Kent into MTO Golf Car Project. This motion will be added to the December 5, 2022 Council Meeting.

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

2022-12-05 — Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes)

Contract Award T22-127-F Concrete Curb, Sidewalk and Driveway Repairs (motion; carried)

Contract Award T22-127-F Concrete Curb, Sidewalk and Driveway Repairs

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 15b

Motion re Request to Include Chatham-Kent in MTO Golf Car Project (Councillor Thompson) (vote; carried (16-0))

Therefore be it resolved that Chatham-Kent authorize a letter to appropriate Ministers

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 16c

Road Dedication By-laws (November 2022) (motion; carried)

Road Dedication By-laws

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 18c

2023-01-16 — Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes)

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

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))

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)

Notice of Motion - Speed Limit Zones on Park Avenue West (notice_of_motion; received)

Councillor Amy Finn presented a notice of motion regarding speed Limit zones on Park Avenue West between Keil Drive and Bloomfield Road.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-02-06 — Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes)

Speed Limit Review - Park Avenue West, Chatham (vote; carried (17-0))

That administration review the current 60 km/hr and 70 km/hr speed limit zones on Park Avenue West in the Community of Chatham and determine if any reductions or adjustments are required.

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)

Notice of Motion - Pedestrian Crosswalk on Park Avenue East (notice_of_motion; received)

Councillor Crew presented a notice of motion regarding a pedestrian activated cross walk crossing Park Avenue East, adjacent to the transit shelter.

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

2023-03-06 — Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes)

Contract T23-110 Road Crack Cleaning and Sealing (motion; carried)

Contract T23-110 - Road Crack Cleaning and Sealing

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(d)

Middle Line and Wheatley Road Intersection Traffic Study (vote; carried (15-0))

An All-Way Stop be installed at the intersection of Middle Line and Wheatley Road/Queen Street South in the Community of Tilbury East, subject to approval from the County of Essex.

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

Motion re Pedestrian Crosswalk on Park Avenue East (motion; carried)

Motion by Councillor Crew re Investigation of a Pedestrian activated cross walk on Park Avenue East

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

2023-03-27 — Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes)

Contract Amendment R20-291 Grand Avenue East Road Reconstruction consulting (motion; carried)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

Expropriations for Queen's Line and Merlin Road Intersection Improvement (motion; carried)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

Snow Avenue Extension, Community of Blenheim (motion; received)

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

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Railway Crossing Safety and Maintenance (motion; carried)

This motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2023-04-03 — Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes)

Contract T23-102 Surface Treatment (motion; carried)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

Contract T23-102A Fibre Reinforced Surface Treatment (motion; carried)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

Contract T23-162 Wrights Lane Reconstruction (motion; carried)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(d)

Contract T23-113 Pavement Markings Materials and Services (motion; carried)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(e)

Tender Award T23-103 Supply and Place Gravel (vote; carried (17-0))

The low bid of $28.75 per tonne from Rene Blain Trucking Ltd. for the supply and place of road gravel to the Dover division be accepted.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(f)

2023-04-24 — Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes)

RFP Award - Contract R23-168 - Engineering Services for Wyandott Street Reconstruction (motion; carried)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

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

Tender Award - Contract T23-105C - Cold in Place Pavement Recycling (motion; carried)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

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

RFP Award R23-104 - Supply and Application of Dust Suppressants (motion; carried (16-0))

The proposal for the supply and delivery of dust suppressants for gravel roadways within the Municipality be awarded to Den-Mar Brines Limited and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreement.

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

Tender Award - Contract T23-164 - Keil Drive South Extension (motion; carried (17-0))

The tender award in the amount of $3,729,000 (including HST) for the Keil Drive South Extension, Community of Chatham be awarded to Clarke Construction Inc.

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

Contract Extension - R18-186 Supply and Haul of Bulk Coarse Highway Salt (motion; carried)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

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

Letter of support re South Huron School Bus Stop Arm Cameras (motion; carried)

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution from the Municipality of South Huron regarding Support for the School Bus Stop Arm Cameras.

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

2023-05-08 — Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes)

Tender Award - Dufferin Avenue Road Rehabilitation (T23-191) (vote; carried (17-0))

The tender in the amount of $8,747,892.86 (including HST) for the Dufferin Avenue Road Rehabilitation be awarded to Birnam Excavating Ltd.

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The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreement,

Source: Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

Tender Award - Hot-Mix Resurfacing (T23-105) (motion; carried)

Tender Award – Contract T23-105 – Hot-Mix Resurfacing

Source: Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(e)

2023-05-29 — Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes)

Emergency Work - Rose Beach Access Laneway, Howard (motion; carried)

Emergency Work - Rose Beach Access Laneway, Community of Howard (information report)

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

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

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)

Road Dedication Bylaws (motion; carried)

Road Dedication Bylaws May 29 2023

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)

2023-06-26 — Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)

Tender Award T23-217 - LO Stonehouse Memorial Walkbridge Bridge Rehabilitation (vote; carried (17-0))

The tender in the amount of $2,304,500.35 (including HST) for the LO Stonehouse Memorial Walkbridge over the Sydenham River Bridge Rehabilitation, be awarded to Dayson Industrial Services Inc.

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(d)

Tender Award T23-107 - Concrete Curb Repair Program (motion; carried)

Tender Award – Contract T23-107 – Concrete Curb Repair Program

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)

Tender Award T23-232 - Traffic Signal Cabinet Purchase (motion; carried)

Tender Award: Contract T23-232 – Traffic Signal Cabinet Purchase

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)

Purchase of Lands for Queen's Line and Merlin Road Intersection (motion; carried)

Purchase of Lands for Queen

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)

Contract Amendment - Drake Road Bridge Rehabilitation (motion; carried)

Contract Amendment - Consulting Engineering Services - Drake Road Bridge Rehabilitation over Finn and Cooper Drain

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)

2023-07-10 — Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes)

PIN 00502-0253 Road Allowance Closing and Sale to 2719545 Ontario Inc. (motion; carried)

PIN 00502-0253 Road Allowance Closing and Sale to 2719545 Ontario Inc.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

Pedestrian Crossing Traffic Study - Park Avenue East at Park Street, Chatham (motion; received)

Pedestrian Crossing Traffic Study – Park Avenue East at Park Street, Community of Chatham (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)

2023-08-14 — Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes)

Tender Award - Contract T23-216 Albert Avenue Reconstruction, Ridgetown (motion; carried)

Tender Award - Contract T23-216 – Albert Avenue Reconstruction, Community of Ridgetown

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

Park Avenue West and Howard Avenue Speed Limits (motion; carried)

Park Avenue West and Howard Avenue Speed Limits

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(e)

Motion by Councillor Doyle re Long Term Plan for Gravel Roads (vote; carried (12-4))

That administration be requested to develop a long-term plan for gravel roadways that includes the prioritization of upgrades to surface treatment or pavement for roadways that a key connector or where the traffic volumes meet the requirements.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(g)

2023-09-11 — Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

Sole Source Award Wheeler Line Rehabilitation (motion; carried)

Sole Source Award – Wheeler Line Rehabilitation

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

On-Street Parking Removal for Bike Lanes Indian Creek Road West (vote; carried (16-0))

On-street parking be removed from the south side of Indian Creek Road West between Lacroix Street and Howard Road in Chatham to accommodate bike lanes.

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

Motion re ATV By-law (motion; carried)

Motion by Councillor McGrail re ATV By-law

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

Notice of Motion re Haul Route By-law (notice_of_motion; received)

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion with regard to the Haul Route By-law. This matter will be added to the September 25, 2023 agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-25 — Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes)

Decorative Crosswalk Guideline (motion; carried)

Decorative Crosswalk Guideline

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Haul Route By-law (motion; carried)

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Haul Route By-law

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(d)

2023-10-16 — Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes)

Tender Award T23-276 Extruded Cold Plastic Pavement Markings (vote; carried (17-0))

The tender award in the amount of $105,575.90 (including HST) for T23-273 (Supply and Installation of Extruded Cold Plastic Pavement Markings) be awarded to McGuinness Coating Ltd.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

Pedestrian Crossings - Multiple Communities (vote; carried (17-0))

The following works be considered as part of the 2024-2027 capital budget:

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

Update on Ministry of Transportation Projects - 401 Median Barriers (vote; carried (17-0))

Therefore, I move that a response letter be sent to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to request that concrete median barrier installation is expedited and a specific timeline is provided to the municipality and all relevant stakeholders as soon as possible.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

2023-10-30 — Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes)

RFP Award Engineering Services Queens Line and Merlin Road Roundabout (vote; carried (14-4))

The proposal in the amount of $401,731.95 (including HST) for the Engineering Services for Queens Line and Merlin Road Roundabout be awarded to LEA Consulting Ltd.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

Gravel Road Conversion Prioritization Framework (agenda_item; received)

Council received this report for information.

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

By-laws Third and Final Reading (motion; unknown)

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25(e) - Third and Final Reading

2023-11-06 — Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes)

RFP Award - King Street West Reconstruction Engineering Services (motion; carried)

RFP Award – Contract R23-235 – Engineering Services for King Street West Reconstruction (Lacroix Street to Second Street)

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

Road Safety Action Plan (vote; carried (17-0))

The Road Safety Action Plan, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a) - Road Safety Action Plan

Traffic Calming Policy (vote; carried (16-0))

The Traffic Calming Policy, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(b) - Traffic Calming Policy

Sidewalk Network Completion Policy (vote; carried (17-0))

The Sidewalk Network Completion Policy, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(c) - Sidewalk Network Completion Policy

Decorative Crosswalks Honouring Veterans (notice_of_motion; received)

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)

Decorative Crosswalks Honouring Veterans (motion; carried)

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Decorative Crosswalks Honouring Veterans

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

Roadways previously funded by the Provincial Government (notice_of_motion; received)

Councillor B. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding roadways previously funded by the Provincial Government. This matter will be added to the December 11, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21a

2023-12-11 — Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes)

Traffic & Parking By-law Amendment - Various Items (Blenheim, Chatham, Chatham Township, Romney) (motion; carried)

Traffic & Parking By-law Amendment – Various Items (Communities of Blenheim, Chatham, Chatham Township, and Romney)

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

Motion re Roadways funded by the Province (vote; carried (17-0))

That Chatham Kent council direct administration to identify roadways previously funded by the province and draft a letter requesting similar treatment, including an uploading of said identified roadways to the province.

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

Road Dedication By-laws December 11, 2023 (motion; carried)

Road Dedication By-laws December 11, 2023

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21b

2024-01-15 — Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes)

Library Lane (Municipal Lot 1) Parking Amendments (motion; carried)

Library Lane (Municipal Lot 1) Parking Amendments

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)

Upgrade of McKinlay Line between Rose Beach Line and New Scotland Line (notice_of_motion; —)

Councillor Pinsonneault presented a notice of motion regarding Upgrade of McKinlay Line between Rose Beach Line and New Scotland Line.

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

2024-02-05 — Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes)

Upgrade of McKinlay Road between New Scotland Line and Rose Beach Line (vote; carried)

“That McKinlay Road between New Scotland Line and Rose Beach Line be considered a priority in the gravel road improvement process.”

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

Catherine Street Downtown Winter Control (notice_of_motion; —)

Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion regarding including Catherine Street between Talbot Street West and Marlborough Street South in the Downtown Business Area winter control.

Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

Waive Notice for Councillor Doyle Motion (vote; defeated)

“That Council waive the notice requirement to allow a motion by Councillor Doyle to be voted on at this meeting.”

Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2024-02-26 — Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes)

Extension to Blenheim Downtown Business Area Winter Control (vote; carried (14-0))

“That administration be directed to immediately include the following streets into the “Downtown Business Areas”:

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

2024-03-04 — Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes)

On-Street Parking Amendments - Tweedsmuir Avenue West (Chatham) (motion; carried)

On-Street Parking Amendments – Tweedsmuir Avenue West Adjacent to Rotary Park (Community of Chatham)

Source: Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

Road Dedication Bylaws - River Line, Tupperville Road, Riverview Line (motion; carried)

Road Dedication Bylaws – River Line, Tupperville Road, and Riverview Line

Source: Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2024-03-25 — Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes)

Tender Award - T24-103 Supply and Place Gravel (motion; carried)

Tender Award – T24-103 Supply and Place Gravel

Source: Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

Tender Award - Contract T24-166 - Elizabeth Street and Lisgar Street Reconstruction (motion; carried)

Tender Award – Contract T24-166 – Elizabeth Street and Lisgar Street Reconstruction

Source: Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

2024-04-29 — Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes)

Sole Source Award - Queens Line and Merlin Road Intersection Improvements (motion; carried)

Sole Source Award – Queens Line and Merlin Road Intersection Improvements – Hydro Relocations

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

On-Street Parking Amendments - King Street West (Chatham) (motion; carried)

On-Street Parking Amendments – King Street West (Community of Chatham)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)

2024-05-13 — Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes)

Single Source Award - Contract T24-102 Surface Treatment (motion; carried)

Single Source Award – Contract T24-102 – Surface Treatment

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

Tender Award - Contract T24-105C Cold in Place Pavement Recycling (motion; carried)

Tender Award – Contract T24-105C – Cold in Place Pavement Recycling

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

Tender Award - Contract T24-105W Hot-Mix Resurfacing (Tilbury and Wheatley) (motion; carried)

Tender Award – Contract T24-105W – Hot-Mix Resurfacing (Tilbury and Wheatley)

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2024-05-27 — Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes)

Contract Amendment - Dufferin Avenue Road Rehabilitation (T23-191) (motion; carried)

Contract Amendment – Contract T23-191 – Dufferin Avenue Road Rehabilitation

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

Tender Award - Wyandott Street Reconstruction (T23-230) (motion; carried)

Tender Award – Contract T23-230 – Wyandott Street Reconstruction

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

Tender Award - Cathcart Street Reconstruction (T24-199) (motion; carried)

Tender Award – Contract T24-199 – Cathcart Street Reconstruction

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2024-06-10 — Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes)

Chatham-Kent Tourism Area Profile Highway 401 Signage Update (motion; carried)

Chatham-Kent Tourism Area Profile Highway 401 Signage Update

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

Notice of Motion re Review of King Street, Chatham in Transportation Master Plan (notice_of_motion; —)

Councillor Allin presented a notice of motion regarding inclusion of a review of King Street, Chatham in the Transportation Master Plan.

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 23

2024-06-24 — Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes)

Tender Award - Contract T24-105 Hot Mix Resurfacing (vote; carried (18-0))

The tender award in the amount of $6,141,808.78 (including HST) for Hot Mix Resurfacing be awarded to Huron Construction Company, A division of Brennan Paving and Construction Ltd.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

Permanent Closure of the Access to Burns Beach (Raleigh) (vote; carried (13-5))

The permanent closure of the access to “Burns Beach” at the south limit of Dillon Road be approved.

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

Traffic and Parking By-law Update for School Areas (Chatham) (vote; carried (18-0))

That the Municipal Traffic and Parking By-Law 245-2004 be amended as follows and as per Appendix A:

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

Motion by Councillor Allin re Review of King Street in Transportation Master Plan (vote; defeated (6-12))

“That as part of the Transportation Master Plan staff review the feasibility of converting portions of King Street in downtown Chatham to one-way and introducing Angled parking,

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

Road Safety Assessment at Ridge Line and Kent Bridge Road (notice_of_motion; —)

Councillor Wright presented a notice of motion regarding a road safety assessment at the intersection of Ridge Line and Kent Bridge Road.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2024-07-15 — Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes)

Traffic By-law Update for Erieau Road and Victoria Street - London Road (motion; carried)

Traffic By-law Update for Erieau Road and Intersection of Victoria Street – London Road (Communities of Harwich and Thamesville)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(e)

Motion re Road Safety Assessment - Ridge Line and Kent Bridge Road (vote; carried (15-0))

"That staff conduct a road safety assessment at the intersection of Ridge Line and Kent Bridge Road and report back to Council with recommendations."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(f)

2024-09-09 — Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes)

Contract Award T24-152 Snow Removal and Winter Maintenance (vote; carried (15-0))

T24-152 Snow Removal & Winter Maintenance Contract in the amount of $122,707.36 (including HST) per snow event be awarded to the various contractors listed within.

Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

RFP Award R24-217 Queens Line and Merlin Road Intersection Improvements (vote; carried (15-1))

The proposal in the amount of $6,587,593.77 (including HST) for the Construction Services for Queens Line and Merlin Road Intersection Improvements be awarded to Huron Construction, a division of Brennan Paving & Construction Ltd.

Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

Speed Limits on Queens Line and Merlin Road (motion; carried)

Speed Limits on Queens Line and Merlin Road (Communities of Raleigh and Tilbury East)

Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2024-09-23 — Combined Council Meeting - September 23 2024 (Minutes)

Road Dedication Bylaws - Rosewood Cres, Centre Side Rd, Tuscany Trail (motion; carried)

Road Dedication Bylaws – Rosewood Cres, Centre Side Rd, Tuscany Trail

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 23 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

Road Safety Action Plan Education Campaign (notice_of_motion; —)

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Road Safety Action Plan Education Campaign.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 23 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18

2024-10-07 — Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes)

Motion re Road Safety Action Plan Education Campaign (motion; deferred)

At the request of Councillor Ceccacci, this motion was postponed to the November 4, 2024 Council Meeting.

Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(e)

2024-11-04 — Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes)

Sydenham River Slope Stabilization, Glasgow Line and Short Line Municipal Class EA (vote; carried (17-0))

“That the report be referred back to administration for more information about the emergency access and traffic patterns in Section 2 of the Environmental Assessment.”

Source: Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

Road Safety Action Plan Education Campaign (vote; carried (17-0))

“That administration carry out an education campaign focused on the priorities identified the Road Safety Action Plan, including speeding.”

Source: Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)

Letter of Support for Good Roads Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (motion; carried)

"That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Good Roads Ontario Rural Road Safety Program."

Source: Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2024-11-18 — Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes)

Lakeshore Drive name change to Cedar Road (motion; carried)

Lakeshore Drive name change to Cedar Road

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

Permanent Road Closure - Zone Rd. 10 at CN Railway Crossing (motion; carried)

Permanent Road Closure – Zone Rd. 10 at CN Railway Crossing

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

2024-12-09 — Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes)

Traffic and Parking By-law Update for Subdivisions in Chatham-Kent (vote; carried (18-0))

The Traffic and Parking By-law 245-2004 be amended as attached in Appendix A.

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 23(c)

2024-12-16 — Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes)

Road Dedication Bylaws (multiple roads) (motion; carried)

Road Dedication Bylaws: Dashwheel Road, Smoke Line, Pioneer Line, Pioneer Line, Corktown Line, Howard Road, Talbot Trail, Queens Line, Tecumseh Line and Harwich Road

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

Conversion of Yield to Stop Controlled Intersection (motion; carried)

Conversion of Yield to Stop Controlled Intersection in Chatham-Kent

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

On-Street Parking Amendments - King Street near Blenheim Memorial Arena (motion; carried)

On-Street Parking Amendments – King Street near Blenheim Memorial Arena (Community of Blenheim)

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

2025-01-27 — Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes)

Sidewalk Winter Maintenance By-Law Amendments (motion; carried)

That By-Law Number 178-2019 be amended, as per Appendix A, replacing Schedule A with updated mapping.

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

Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract Limit Increase (vote; carried (11-0))

The Maintenance of Traffic Control Signals and Related Electrical Devices, awarded to Maple City Electric, be increased to $1,272,131.21 including HST.

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

2025-02-10 — Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes)

Sidewalk Winter Control (notice_of_motion; —)

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Sidewalk Winter Control.

Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-02-24 — Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes)

Sidewalk Winter Control Level of Service (vote; carried (16-0))

That administration bring a business case to the 2026 budget update with current best practices employed by other municipalities and the costs associated with altering the current service level.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(i)

Road Closure - Wheatley Rd., Tilbury (motion; carried)

That a By-Law be passed to close Part of Property Identification Number 00830 0039, in the Community of Tilbury.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2025-03-03 — Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes)

Gravel Road Conversion Debenture Plan (vote; carried (16-0))

That staff report back on an investment and debenture plan of approximately $30 million to accelerate the conversion of gravel roads in Chatham-Kent.

Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-03-17 — Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes)

Gravel Tender T25-103 - Roadway Maintenance Gravel (vote; carried (17-0))

The total estimated program cost of $4,154,418.86 be funded from the 17770-LifeAMP ROW Infrastructure Reserve.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

Road Dedication By-laws - Grand Avenue East and Ridge Line (motion; carried)

a By-law to dedicate certain lands as part of Grand Avenue East be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2025-04-07 — Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes)

Road Safety Assessment - Kent Bridge Road / Ridge Line (vote; carried (16-0))

the short-term recommendations of the road safety assessment for the Kent Bridge Road and Ridge Line intersection, attached as Appendix A, be implemented.

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

Temporary Closure - Erie Shore Drive at Dyke Rd (motion; carried)

the portion of the highway known as Erie Shore Drive be temporarily closed where it exists immediately adjacent to the highway known as Dyke Road

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)

Provincial Highways Funding Request (notice_of_motion; —)

Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion regarding Provincial Highways Funding Request.

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

Talbot Trail Realignment Funding (notice_of_motion; —)

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Talbot Trail Realignment Funding.

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

2025-04-28 — Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes)

Sidewalk Inspections & Trip Hazard Removal (R25-151) (motion; carried)

the contract for R25-151 Annual Sidewalk Inspection and Trip Hazard Removal for 2025 be awarded to Safe Sidewalks Canada at a total value of $107,632.50 (including HST).

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

Provincial Highways Funding Request (motion; carried)

administration prepare a report to Council detailing the former Provincial Highways downloaded to Chatham-Kent

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(e)

Talbot Trail Realignment Funding Request (vote; carried (17-0))

a request for $5M of Provincial funding for the Talbot Trail project

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(f)

2025-05-26 — Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes)

Surface Treatment Program Tender (motion; carried)

tender in the amount of $1,461,794.01 (including HST) for the Surface Treatment Program be awarded to Walker Construction Limited.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

Dust Suppressant (notice_of_motion; —)

Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding Dust Suppressant.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2025-06-09 — Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes)

Traffic By-law Update - Developments and Capital Projects (vote; carried (16-0))

the by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 245-2004 be approved as listed and attached in Appendix A.

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

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

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))

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))

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)

2025-06-23 — Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes)

Lamila Street Reconstruction (T25-268) (motion; carried)

for the Lamila Street Reconstruction be awarded to Gillier Construction Inc.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

Cold in Place Pavement Recycling (T25-105C) (motion; carried)

for Cold in Place Pavement Recycling be awarded to Huron Construction Company, a division of Brennan Paving and Construction Ltd.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(d)

Pavement Resurfacing Program (T25-105) (motion; carried)

for Pavement Resurfacing be awarded to Huron Construction Company, a division of Brennan Paving and Construction Ltd.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(e)

King Street West - Historic Lamp Post Review (vote; carried (13-3))

That administration review options for the historic lamp post replacement and report back to Council.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(g)

King Street West Reconstruction & First Street Watermain (T25-231) (vote; carried (16-0))

the tender in the amount of $6,422,149.12 (including HST) for the King Street West Reconstruction and First Street Watermain Replacement be awarded to Henry Heyink Construction Ltd.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(g)

Talbot Trail Realignment - Stage 4 Archaeological Assessment (vote; carried (17-0))

a contract amendment in the amount of $920,950.00 (including HST) for the Stage 4 Archaeological Assessment for the Talbot Trail Realignment project be approved for AECOM Canada Ltd.

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

1998 Provincial Highways Transfers - Funding Request (motion; carried)

a request be sent to the Province of Ontario to develop and deliver a sustainable and predictable means of assisting municipalities with the upkeep of roads and bridges.

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

2025-07-14 — Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes)

Traffic Control Signals Maintenance Tender (motion; carried)

the tender for Contract T25-255 for the maintenance of traffic control signals and related devices, in the amount of $2,424,053.97 (including HST), be awarded to Field Electrical Contractors Inc.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

Dust Suppressants Tender (vote; carried (17-0))

The tender in the amount of $292,670.00 (including HST) for the Supply and Application of Dust Suppressants be awarded to Den-Mar Brines Limited.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)

2025-08-11 — Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes)

Golf Cart By-law and Erieau Operation (vote; carried (16-0))

the Municipality authorize the operation of Golf Carts on roads in the Golf Cart Permit Area in Erieau.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

Golf Cart Pilot - Permit Fee (vote; carried (10-6))

That the annual permit fee be amended to $75 for the first year, to be re-evaluated after one year to determine the permit fee needed for full cost recovery.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-08-25 — Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes)

Essex County Boundary Road Agreement (motion; carried)

the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a boundary road agreement with The Corporation of the County of Essex

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

Traffic and Parking By-law Updates (motion; carried)

Traffic and Parking By-law Amendment be approved as listed and attached in Appendix A.

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

2025-09-08 — Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes)

Gravel Road Conversion Program Acceleration (motion; carried)

the Gravel Road Conversion Program Acceleration Plan be accepted and implemented beginning in 2026.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-10-06 — Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes)

Offer to Purchase - Balmoral Line, Pain Court (motion; carried)

The offer to purchase from Balmoral Properties Corporation for a sale price of $90,000 for Part of Property Identification Number 00776 0066

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

Road Closure - PIN 00787 0257, Dover (motion; carried)

to close part of Property Identification Number 00787-0257, legally described as Part of Road Allowance Between Concession 1 & 3 (Not Open), Geographic Township of Dover.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2025-11-03 — Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes)

Snow Removal Services Sidewalks Contract Renewal (motion; carried)

That the contracts for T24-154 On-Call Snow Removal Services - Sidewalks be extended for the 2025-2026 winter control season commencing on November 9, 2025, and concluding April 1, 2026

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

Road Safety Assessment of Chatham Street, Blenheim (notice_of_motion; —)

Councillor Ceccacci presented a Notice of Motion regarding Road Safety Assessment of Chatham Street, Blenheim.

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

2025-11-17 — Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes)

Contract T25-231 - King Street West Streetlighting Revision (vote; carried (15-1))

Contract amendments be approved for the Contractor, Henry Heyink Construction Ltd., and Consultant, RC Spencer Associates Inc., to a total amount of $50,000 (plus applicable HST)

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

Motion - Road Safety Assessment of Chatham Street, Blenheim (motion; carried)

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)

2025-12-15 — Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes)

Road Dedication By-law - Emily Lane (motion; carried)

A By-law to dedicate certain lands as part of Emily Lane be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

Talbot Trail Realignment - Land Purchases & Archaeological Assessment (vote; carried (14-0))

A contract amendment in the amount of $621,500.00 (including HST) for the Stage 4 Archaeological Assessment for the Talbot Trail Realignment project be approved for AECOM Canada Ltd.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

Update on Bloomfield - 401 Interchange Project (motion; carried)

sign the necessary agreement(s) with the MTO regarding the relocation/construction of municipal infrastructure as part of the Bloomfield-401 interchange improvements.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

Traffic and Parking By-law Updates - Speed Zones (motion; carried)

Traffic and Parking By-law Amendment be approved as listed and attached in Appendix A.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)

Downtown Chatham Parking Changes - King Street (Mayor's Motion) (vote; carried (16-0))

Convert a portion of the westbound right-turn lane on King Street at 5th Street to two 1-hour parking spaces

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2026-02-23 — Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes)

Golf Cart Pilot Program - Erieau - 2026 Fee Update (vote; carried (15-0))

Amendments to By-law 159-2025 User Fee By-law, attached as Appendix A, be approved for 2026

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

Contract Extension - T25-256 Pavement Marking (Provincial Pavement Markings) (motion; carried)

be extended with Provincial Pavement Markings Inc. for the first extension term (2026), at a total value of $706,751.16 (including HST).

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

Notice of Motion - Highway 40 Safety Concerns (Chatham to Wallaceburg) (notice_of_motion; received)

Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding Highway 40 Safety Concerns (Chatham to Wallaceburg).

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2026-03-09 — Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes)

Motion - Highway 40 Safety Review (Chatham to Wallaceburg) (vote; carried (18-0))

the Mayor write to the Minister of Transportation, the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, to undertake an operational review of Highway 40 from Chatham to Wallaceburg

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(d)

2026-03-23 — Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes)

Single Source T26-102A - Fibre Reinforced Surface Treatment (Walker Construction) (motion; carried)

for the Fibre Reinforced Surface Treatment Program be awarded to Walker Construction Limited.

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