Issue Timeline: water_sewer
Full evidence timeline (the richer view). For a compact one-line list, see the issue summary.
Snapshot
44 civic action(s) on water_sewer across 34 meeting(s) (2023-01-16 to 2026-03-09).
- Meetings involved: 34
- 2023-01-16 — Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes)- 2024-02-05 — Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-02-26 — Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-03-04 — Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-03-18 — Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-03-25 — Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-05-13 — Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-06-10 — Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-06-24 — Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-10-21 — Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-11-04 — Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-11-18 — Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-12-09 — Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes)- 2025-01-27 — Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-02-10 — Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-02-24 — Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-03-17 — Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-04-07 — Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-04-28 — Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-05-26 — Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-06-23 — Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-07-14 — Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-08-11 — Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-09-08 — Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-09-22 — Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-10-20 — Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-11-17 — Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-12-01 — Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-12-15 — Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes)- 2026-01-26 — Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes)- 2026-02-02 — Council Meeting - February 02 2026 (Special - PUC Governance Review) (Minutes)- 2026-02-09 — Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes)- 2026-02-23 — Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes)- 2026-03-09 — Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes)
- Councillors involved: Anderson, B. McGregor, C. McGregor, Ceccacci, Crew, Finn, Harrigan, Jubenville, McGrail, Storey, Wright
- Split votes: 8
- Budget-related actions: 15
- Needs review: 4
Timeline
2023-01-16 — Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes)
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: environment, 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)
2024-02-05 — Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes)
Tilbury Storm Water Master Plan (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Councillor Harrigan
- Summary: Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding the Tilbury Storm Water Master Plan, to be added to the February 26, 2024 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: infrastructure
Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding Tilbury Storm Water Master Plan.
Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)
2024-02-26 — Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes)
Operation of Tilbury Pumping Stations (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: Councillor Harrigan, Seconder: Councillor Anderson
- Summary: Council directed staff to report back on a solution to provide backup power for storm water pumping stations in Tilbury during hydro outages, including cost, a recommended reserve and implementation timeline, with the report due spring 2024 and a follow-up on Chatham-Kent-wide solutions in fall 2025. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Anderson.
- Related tags: infrastructure, tilbury
“That staff return to Council with a report outlining the following:
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(h)
2024-03-04 — Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes)
2024 Water and Wastewater Development Charges (agenda_item; deferred)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received a presentation by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. on the 2024 Water and Wastewater Development Charges. The recommendations were not voted on; the report and draft by-law will return to the March 18, 2024 Council Meeting for final approval.
- Related tags: development
- Entities: Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The report and draft by-law will come back to the March 18, 2024 Council Meeting for final approval by Council.
Source: Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
2024-03-18 — Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes)
2024 Water and Wastewater Development Charges - Background Study and By-law (vote; carried (14-4))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council received and approved the 2024 Water and Wastewater Development Charge Background Study Report (as amended by Addendum #1), approved the related capital project costs and a new Part 12 charges by-law, and repealed the existing Development Charge By-laws 18-2019 and 70-2019. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Anderson.
- Related tags: development, by_laws
The 2024 Water and Wastewater Development Charge Background Study Report, dated January 18, 2024, as amended by Addendum #1, dated February 20, 2024 be received and approved.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Development Charges By-law - Phase In Percentages (vote; carried (14-4))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council approved including in the Development Charges By-law the Phase In percentages for Residential and Non-Residential for the next 5 years and continuing for the life of the by-law. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Anderson.
- Related tags: development, by_laws
The Development Charges By-law include the Phase In percentages for Residential and Non-Residential for the next 5 years and continuing for the life of the By Law presented in this report be approved.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Assessing By-law for Bloomfield Road Waterline Project (Raleigh) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Assessing By-law for the Bloomfield Road Waterline Project in the Community of Raleigh as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: infrastructure, by_laws
Assessing By-law for Bloomfield Road Waterline Project (Community of Raleigh)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
2024-03-25 — Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes)
Tender Award - Contract T23-219 - Selkirk Street Sewer Separation and Memory Lane Reconstruction (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council awarded the tender of $1,774,100.00 including HST for the Selkirk Street Sewer Separation and Memory Lane Reconstruction to Clarke Construction Inc. and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign the necessary agreement. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Finn. Carried 16 to 0.
- Related tags: procurement, infrastructure
- Entities: Clarke Construction Inc.
The tender in the amount of $1,774,100.00, including HST for the Selkirk Street Sewer Separation and Memory Lane Reconstruction be awarded to Clarke Construction Inc.
Source: Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)
2024-05-13 — Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes)
Tender Award - Contract T24-180 McDonald-Tap Storm Pump Station Improvements (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the tender award of Contract T24-180 for the McDonald-Tap Storm Pump Station Improvements as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: procurement, infrastructure
Tender Award – Contract T24-180 – McDonald-Tap Storm Pump Station Improvements
Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)
2024-06-10 — Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes)
Water and Sewer Materials Supply Roster (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The R24-220 Water and Sewer Materials Supply Roster was approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: procurement, infrastructure
R24-220 – Water and Sewer Materials Supply Roster
Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
2024-06-24 — Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes)
Preliminary Assessing By-Law for Corktown Line Waterline Project (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Preliminary Assessing By-law for the Corktown Line Waterline Project in the Community of Chatham Township, as part of the consent agenda (listed as item 19(1) in the consent motion).
- Related tags: infrastructure, by_laws
Preliminary Assessing By-Law for Corktown Line Waterline Project (Community of Chatham Township)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2024-10-21 — Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes)
Stormwater Master Plans Update (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council accepted the Shrewsbury and Ridgetown stormwater reports for implementation beginning in 2025, referred associated and Tilbury costs to future Capital Budget processes, authorized consideration of debenture financing, and directed staff to return with an update between June and September 2026. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Anderson.
- Related tags: infrastructure, budget
The Shrewsbury Stormwater Servicing Report be accepted and implemented beginning in 2025.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
Tilbury Stormwater Pump Station Backup Power Review (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council authorized modifications to the Kelly Crescent and Queensgate Stormwater Pump Stations and purchase of two portable generators (estimated $33,900), funded the project via a transfer of $30,528 from the Lifeamp Storm Water Reserve, and directed a feasibility investigation of backup power for all stormwater pump stations ($101,760). Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Anderson.
- Related tags: infrastructure, tilbury
Administration procures services to make the necessary modifications to the Kelly Crescent Stormwater Pump Station and the Queensgate Stormwater Pump Station and purchase two portable generators at a total estimated cost of $33,900.00 (including HST).
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)
2024-11-04 — Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes)
Public Utilities Commission Governance Review (vote; carried (16-1))
- Mover: Councillor Anderson, Seconder: Councillor Crew
- Summary: Council directed administration to enter into a contract with a consulting firm to perform a Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Governance Review of the water and wastewater utility, with the cost paid from PUC Water and Wastewater Reserves. Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Crew.
- Related tags: governance, utilities
Administration enter into a contract with an appropriate consulting firm, in compliance with purchasing bylaw processes, to perform a Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Governance Review
Source: Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
2024-11-18 — Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes)
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: environment, 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)
2024-12-09 — Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes)
Bottled Water Distribution Policy for Water Advisories (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Bottled Water Distribution Policy for Water Advisories information report was received as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: public_utilities, policy
Bottled Water Distribution Policy for Water Advisories (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2025-01-27 — Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes)
Wallaceburg Raw Water Supply Line Repairs (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the information report on emergency materials purchase for Wallaceburg raw water supply line repairs. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: infrastructure
Emergency Materials Purchase Wallaceburg Raw Water Supply Line Repairs (information report). This report was received as part of the Consent Agenda.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)
2025-02-10 — Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes)
Source Protection Committee Appointment (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council nominated Brent Clutterbuck to the Thames-Sydenham & Region Source Protection Committee. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
- Entities: Thames-Sydenham & Region Source Protection Committee, Township of Southwold
Brent Clutterbuck from the Township of Southwold be nominated to the Thames-Sydenham & Region Source Protection Committee as the representative from Elgin, Essex and Chatham-Kent for the term of June 1, 2025 to June 1, 2029.
Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)
2025-02-24 — Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes)
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: environment
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)
Emergency Sanitary Sewer Replacement Cecile Avenue (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the emergency purchase information report for the Cecile Avenue sanitary sewer replacement as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: infrastructure
Emergency Purchase: Sanitary Sewer Replacement Cecile Avenue Community of Chatham (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
2025-03-17 — Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes)
Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: McGrail
- Summary: Councillor McGrail presented a notice of motion regarding a Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet, to be added to the April 7, 2025 agenda.
- Related tags: community_services
Councillor McGrail presented a notice of motion regarding Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)
2025-04-07 — Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes)
Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet (motion; carried)
- Mover: McGrail, Seconder: Wright
- Summary: Council approved Councillor McGrail's motion to create a boil-water advisory fact sheet and improve public communications during advisories; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Wright; carried by voice with no recorded tally.
- Related tags: community_services
- Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
That a fact sheet be made available for residents to refer to in a boil advisory situation outline.
Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)
2025-04-28 — Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes)
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: environment
- 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)
2025-05-26 — Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes)
Cox & Faircourt Sewer Separation Tender (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council awarded the Cox Avenue and Faircourt Avenue Sewer Separation tender to Titan Group Construction Inc. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: infrastructure, procurement
- Entities: Titan Group Construction Inc.
tender in the amount of $2,400,000.01 (including HST) for the Cox Avenue and Faircourt Avenue Sewer Separation be awarded to Titan Group Construction Inc.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
2025-06-23 — Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes)
King Street West Reconstruction & First Street Watermain (T25-231) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Council awarded the $6.42M King Street West reconstruction and First Street watermain replacement tender to Henry Heyink Construction; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: infrastructure, roads, procurement, budget
- Entities: Henry Heyink Construction Ltd.
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)
PUC Master Plan Review - Postponed (vote; deferred (17-0))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council postponed the Public Utilities Commission Master Plan Review (Growth Lens) report to the July 14, 2025 meeting. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: governance, infrastructure
That the report be postponed to the July 14, 2025 Council Meeting.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
2025-07-14 — Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes)
PUC Water and Wastewater Master Plan Review (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Council directed the PUC to initiate a Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update and created the FLOW-CK special project group; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci.
- Related tags: infrastructure, development
The PUC initiate a Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update this fall to coordinate with the completion of the Chatham-Kent Official Plan Update and the Southwest Servicing Study
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2025-08-11 — Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes)
Thames River Slope Stabilization (T25-227) (vote; carried (15-1))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council awarded the $6.47M Thames River Slope Stabilization tender to Clarke Construction (plus engineering/First Nations participation amendment to Montrose), funded partly from the DMAF Reserve; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 15-1.
- Related tags: infrastructure, procurement, budget
- Entities: Clarke Construction Inc.
the tender award in the amount of $6,474,900.00 (including HST) for the Thames River Slope Stabilization, Thames Street be awarded to Clarke Construction Inc.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)
2025-09-08 — Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes)
Coatsworth Bulk Water Station Closure (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Harrigan
- Summary: Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding the Coatsworth Bulk Water Station Closure, to be added to the September 22, 2025 agenda.
Councillor Harrigan presented a Notice of Motion regarding the Coatsworth Bulk Water Station Closure.
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2025-09-22 — Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes)
Coatsworth Bulk Water Station Closure (vote; carried (15-3))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council requested the PUC reconsider closing the Coatsworth bulk water station and keep it operational; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Three opposed.
- Related tags: planning
Council requests the PUC to reconsider its decision to close the Coatsworth bulk water station, and keep it operational and that the PUC report back to Council the outcome of their decision.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
2025-10-20 — Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes)
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: environment, 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)
2025-11-17 — Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes)
Reconsideration to Close the Coatsworth Bulk Water Station (Information Report) (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the information report on reconsideration to close the Coatsworth Bulk Water Station as part of the Consent Agenda.
Reconsideration to close the Coatsworth Bulk Water Station (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2025-12-01 — Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes)
Public Utilities Commission Minutes - October 16, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the October 16, 2025 Public Utilities Commission minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Public Utilities Commission Minutes from its meeting held on October 16, 2025
Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)
2025-12-15 — Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes)
PUC Governance Review - Referral back to Administration (vote; carried (9-8))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: On the KPMG Public Utilities Commission Governance Review Final Report, Council referred the report back to administration for more information and Council education, directed a dedicated Special Council Meeting on February 2, 2026, public consultation (open house and Let's Talk page), and that the report go to the January 15 PUC meeting. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Crew. A divided vote; the Mayor opposed. Carried 9-8.
- Related tags: governance, accountability
- Entities: KPMG
Council refer Report 17a, Public Utilities Commission Governance Review - Final Report, back to administration for more information, clarification, and opportunities for Council education
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2026-01-26 — Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes)
Public Utilities Commission Minutes - November 20 & December 18, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Public Utilities Commission minutes from its November 20 and December 18, 2025 meetings. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Public Utilities Commission Minutes from its meetings held on November 20, 2025 and December 18, 2025
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)
2026-02-02 — Council Meeting - February 02 2026 (Special - PUC Governance Review) (Minutes)
PUC Governance - Adopt-in-Principle / Dissolve PUC (DEFEATED 8-8) (vote; defeated (8-8))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: At a special council meeting dedicated to the Public Utilities Commission Governance Review (referred from December 15, 2025), the main motion to adopt the KPMG recommendations in principle, dissolve the Chatham-Kent PUC, transfer water/wastewater to a new municipal Water and Wastewater Services department, and protect IBEW/CUPE staff was DEFEATED on an 8-8 tie. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Anderson; notably the mover (C. McGregor) voted against. Defeated 8-8.
- Related tags: governance, accountability
- Entities: KPMG
Council adopt in principal the recommendations of the KPMG Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission Governance Review final report dated December 3, 2025.
Source: Council Meeting - February 02 2026 (Special - PUC Governance Review) (Minutes) — Item 12(b)
PUC Governance - Refer Recommendation #6 to the PUC (vote; carried (12-4))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: C. McGregor
- Summary: Following the defeat of the main motion, Council referred recommendation #6 of the PUC Governance Review to the Public Utilities Commission. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor. Carried 12-4.
- Related tags: governance, accountability
recommendation #6 be referred to the Public Utilities Commission.
Source: Council Meeting - February 02 2026 (Special - PUC Governance Review) (Minutes) — Item 12(b)
2026-02-09 — Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes)
Single Source - Sydenham Fork Breakwall Assessment (Delta Science) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council single-sourced the Sydenham Fork Breakwall Assessment to Delta Science and Engineering Inc. ($414,337.10 incl. HST). Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: infrastructure, procurement, budget
- Entities: Delta Science and Engineering Inc.
The Sydenham Fork Breakwall Assessment be Single Sourced to Delta Science and Engineering Inc. at a total value of $414,337.10 (including HST).
Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Emergency Sewer Repairs - Dresden and Tilbury (Information Report) (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the information report on emergency sewer repairs in the communities of Dresden and Tilbury. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: infrastructure
Emergency Sewer Repairs - Communities of Dresden and Tilbury (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
2026-02-23 — Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes)
Notice of Motion - Public Utilities Commission Governance Review (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: C. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor C. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding the Public Utilities Commission Governance Review, to be added to the March 9, 2026 Council agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Councillor C. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding the Public Utilities Commission Governance Review.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2026-03-09 — Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes)
Public Utilities Commission Minutes - January 15, 2026 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the January 15, 2026 Public Utilities Commission minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Public Utilities Commission Minutes from its meeting held on January 15, 2026
Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(d)
Tender T26-165 - Sydenham River Slope Stabilization, Glasgow Line (T.A.A. Construction) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: C. McGregor
- Summary: Council awarded the $3,214,461.85 Sydenham River Slope Stabilization (Glasgow Line Sites 2-3) to T.A.A. Construction Inc., with contract administration to Montrose Environmental Services Canada Inc. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: infrastructure, procurement, budget
- Entities: T.A.A. Construction Inc., Montrose Environmental Services Canada Inc.
The tender award in the amount of $3,214,461.85 (including HST) for the Sydenham River Slope Stabilization, Glasgow Line Sites 2-3 be awarded to T.A.A. Construction Inc.
Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)
Motion - PUC Governance Review (Report + Composition Options) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council directed administration (Councillor C. McGregor's motion) to produce a report answering Councillors' questions on the KPMG PUC Governance Review (tabled with the PUC first) and to bring options to change the PUC's composition to a mix of elected officials and skills-based public members. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance, accountability
- Entities: KPMG
Administration be directed to produce a report that addresses questions raised by Councillors regarding the KPMG Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission Governance Review
Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Mitchell's Bay Marine Park - Channel Dredging (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved up to $175,000 from the Mitchell's Bay Marine Park Lifecycle Reserve for the municipality's 50% share of dredging the marine park channel. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: parks, infrastructure, budget
Up to $175,000 from the Mitchell's Bay Marine Park Lifecycle Reserve be approved to fund the Municipality's 50% share of costs to dredge the marine park channel
Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)