The Corporation of the Municipality of

Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent Council Meeting

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Council Chambers, Chatham-Kent Civic Centre
315 King St W, Chatham ON
Present:
  • Mayor Canniff, 
  • Councillor Bondy, 
  • Councillor Ceccacci, 
  • Councillor Crew, 
  • Councillor Finn, 
  • Councillor Hall, 
  • Councillor McGrail, 
  • Councillor B. McGregor, 
  • Councillor C. McGregor, 
  • Councillor Pinsonneault, 
  • Councillor Thompson, 
  • Councillor Wright, 
  • Councillor Allin, 
  • Councillor Anderson, 
  • Councillor Doyle, 
  • Councillor Jubenville, 
  • and Councillor Storey 
Absent:
  • Councillor Harrigan 

1.
Call to Order

 

2.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest (Direct or Indirect) for Closed Session Agenda Items and the General Nature There Of

 

3.
Supplementary Closed Session Agenda Items

 

4.
Recess to Closed Session - 4:00 p.m.

 

5.
Adjournment of Closed Session

 

6.
Resumption of Open Council Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

 

7.
Playing of the National Anthem

 

8.
Land Acknowledgement

 

9.
Approval of Supplementary Agenda

 

10.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest (Direct or Indirect) for Open Session Agenda Items and the General Nature There Of

 

11.
Deputations – items on current agenda

 

There were no deputations for items on the current agenda.

12.
Consent Agenda

 

The following items were placed aside for discussion:

  • 14(d) - Tender Award - Contract T23-217 – LO Stonehouse Memorial Walkbridge over the Sydenham River Bridge Rehabilitation
  • 14(i) - Tender Award – T23-196 CK Housing Services New Apartment Building
  • 15(a) - Chatham-Kent Public Library Annual Report 2022
  • 16(a) - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update 6
  • 17(a) - Waste to Energy Project Update #2
  • MovedCouncillor McGrail
    SecondedCouncillor Allin

    “That the following items be approved as presented: 13(a), 13(b), 13(c), 13(d), 13(e), 13(f), 13(g), 14(a), 14(b), 14(c), 14(e), 14(f), 14(g), 14(h), 16(b), 18(a), 19(a), 20(a) and 20(b).”

    Yes (17)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor Storey
    Absent (1)Councillor Harrigan
    Motion Carried (17 to 0)

13.
Council Meeting and Committee of Council Minutes

 

a.
Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on May 29, 2023

 

b.
Chatham-Kent Council Minutes from its meeting held on June 5, 2023

 

c.
Chatham-Kent Council Minutes form its meeting held on June 12, 2023

 

d.
Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on June 13, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Drainage Board Recommendations.pdf

e.
Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes from its meetings held on January 24, February 21 and March 9, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.2023 Jan 24 CKMMAC Minutes.pdf
2.2023 February 21 CKMMAC Minutes.pdf
3.2023 March 9 CKMMAC Minutes.pdf

f.
Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting held on April 5, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Age Friendly Advisory Committee Minutes - April 5, 2023.pdf

g.
Historic Downtown Chatham BIA minutes from its meeting held on May 9, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Historic Downtown Chatham Centre BIA Minutes.pdf

14.
Tender Awards

 

a.
Tender Award: Contract T23-210 – Base Road over Morgan Drain Culvert Replacement

This item has attachments. 
1.Tender Award Contract T23-210 - Base Road over Morgan Drain Culvert Replacement.pdf

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

b.
Tender Award: Contract T23-143 – Municipal Parking Lot Improvements

This item has attachments. 
1.Tender Award - Contract T23-143 - Municipal Parking Lot Improvements (4679).pdf
2.Appendix A - Municipal Parking Lot Improvements - Locations.pdf

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

c.
Tender Award: Contract T23-218 – Mitchell’s Bay Retaining Wall and Laneway Improvements

This item has attachments. 
1.Tender Award - Contract T23-218 - Mitchell's Bay Retaining Wall and Laneway Improvements.pdf
2.T23-218 Mitchell's Bay Tender Recommendation (June 2, 2023).pdf

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

d.
Tender Award - Contract T23-217 – LO Stonehouse Memorial Walkbridge over the Sydenham River Bridge Rehabilitation

This item has attachments. 
1.Tender Award - Contract T23-217 - LO Stonehouse Memorial Walkbridge over the Sydenham River Bridge Rehabilitation (4685).pdf
2.2023-06-16_T23-217 Tender Recommendation Letter.pdf
  • MovedCouncillor C. McGregor
    SecondedCouncillor Hall

    "That

    1. 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.
    2. Consulting engineering fees in the amount of $114,695.00 (including HST) for consulting engineering services for the LO Stonehouse Memorial Walkbridge over the Sydenham River Bridge Rehabilitation, be awarded to Dillon Consulting Limited.
    3. The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into the recommended agreements."
    Yes (17)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor Storey
    Absent (1)Councillor Harrigan
    Motion Carried (17 to 0)

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

This item has attachments. 
1.Tender Award - Contract T23-135 - Concrete Curb Repair Program.pdf
2.Appendix A - Curb Replacement Locations.pdf

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

f.
Tender Award - Contract T23-221 – Aluminum Window and Steel Door Replacement - 99 McNaughton Ave West, Chatham

This item has attachments. 
1.Tender Award - Contract T23-221 – Aluminum Window and Steel Door Replacement - 99 McNaughton Ave West, Chatham.pdf

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

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

This item has attachments. 
1.Tender Award - T23-232 Traffic Signal Cabinet Purchase (4680).pdf

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

h.
Sole Source – Consulting services – Asset Retirement Obligations Compliance (PS3280)

This item has attachments. 
1.Sole Source – Consulting services – Asset Retirement Obligations compliance (PS3280).pdf

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

i.
Tender Award – T23-196 CK Housing Services New Apartment Building

This item has attachments. 
1.Tender Award - T23-196.pdf
2.Tender Award - T23-196 - Reporting on Bids.pdf
  • MovedCouncillor Ceccacci
    SecondedCouncillor Doyle

    "That

    1. The tender in the amount of $9,766,855.55 (including HST) for the CK Housing Services New Apartment Building be awarded to Jayden Construction.
    2. The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreement."
    Yes (17)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor Storey
    Absent (1)Councillor Harrigan
    Motion Carried (17 to 0)

15.
Chief Administrative Office

 

16.
Corporate Services

 

17.
Finance, Budget, Information Technology and Transformation

 

a.
Waste to Energy Project Update #2 (presentation by Gord Quinton, Chief Financial Officer)

This item has attachments. 
1.Waste to Energy Project Update 2.pdf
  • MovedCouncillor C. McGregor
    SecondedCouncillor Allin

    "That

    1. 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.

       

    2. Chatham-Kent enter into a contribution agreement with Greenfield Global Inc. prior to the advancement of the funds with final terms of the agreement to be approved by the Director, Legal Services and Chief Financial Officer."
    Yes (17)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor Storey
    Absent (1)Councillor Harrigan
    Motion Carried (17 to 0)

18.
Public Utilities Commission

 

19.
Fire and Emergency Services

 

20.
Infrastructure and Engineering Services

 

21.
Notices of Motion

 

a.
Presentation of new Notices of Motion

 
  • MovedCouncillor C. McGregor
    SecondedCouncillor B. McGregor

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

    Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor Storey
    No (1)Councillor Jubenville
    Absent (1)Councillor Harrigan
    Motion Carried (16 to 1)
  • MovedCouncillor C. McGregor
    SecondedCouncillor B. McGregor

    “That the Municipality of Chatham-Kent supports the recommendations made by AMO that the;

    1. Codes of Conduct should be updated to include workplace safety and harassment policies
    2. Codes of Conduct should have an escalating enforcement mechanism through administrative monetary penalties that recognize local circumstances
    3. Integrity Commissioners should have better, standardized training to improve consistency of decisions across the province

    That our municipality continues to urge the Ontario Government to table and pass legislation to make these changes as soon as possible.

    That Administration be directed based on AMO’s request to set up meetings with our local MPP’s before the AMO Conference in August to request that the Government of Ontario introduce legislation to enact our recommended changes.”

    Yes (17)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor Storey
    Absent (1)Councillor Harrigan
    Motion Carried (17 to 0)
  • MovedCouncillor C. McGregor
    SecondedCouncillor B. McGregor

    4.    in the most egregious cases, such as harassment or assault, municipalities should be able to apply to a judge to remove a sitting member if recommended by an Integrity Commissioner
    5.    a member removed under this process should be unable to sit in another election during the term of office removed and the subsequent term

    Yes (9)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Storey
    No (8)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor Jubenville
    Absent (1)Councillor Harrigan
    Motion Carried (9 to 8)

22.
Closed Session Reports

 

23.
Approval of Communication Items

 

a.
Approval of the June 26, 2023 Council Information Package

This item has attachments. 
1.Information Package - June 26, 2023.pdf
  • MovedCouncillor Finn
    SecondedCouncillor Doyle

    "That the June 26, 2023 Council Information Package be received."

    Motion Carried

24.
Non Agenda Business

 

Councillor Anderson noted that the Wheatley Fish Festival is taking place this weekend. She encouraged everyone to come out and support this fun family event.

She also noted that the Wheatley Resource Centre now has a pantry and donations of clothing or household items. Anyone that wants to volunteer or make donations is encouraged to reach out to the Centre.

Councillor Pinsonneault congratulated the organizers of the Thamesville Threshing Festival for another great event.

He also congratulated the Ridgetown Kiwanis Club for celebrating their 75th Anniversary.

Councillor Ceccacci encouraged everyone to come out and attend Art in the Park in Blenheim and the car shows taking place in Blenheim and Erieau.

Councillor C. McGregor encouraged everyone to come out to Wallaceburg this weekend for the Children's Fishing Derby and the cake cutting and children's events taking place at the Wallaceburg Kinsmen Club.

Councillor Storey recognized the volunteers of the Music for the Mind fundraiser for youth mental health services for putting on a great event and raising money for a worthy cause.

Councillor Wright invited everyone to attend Ridgetown's Canada Parade taking place on Thursday night. 

25.
Reading of By-law

 

a.
First Reading

 
  • MovedCouncillor Pinsonneault
    SecondedCouncillor Thompson

    “That the By-laws be taken as read for the first time.”

    Motion Carried

b.
Second Reading

 
  • MovedCouncillor Pinsonneault
    SecondedCouncillor Thompson

    “That the By-laws be taken as read for the second time.”

    Motion Carried

c.
Council to go into Committee, if Required, to Discuss By-law

 

d.
Resumption of Council

 

e.
Third and Final Reading

 
  • MovedCouncillor Hall
    SecondedCouncillor Bondy

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

    Motion Carried

26.
Resolution Council in Closed Session & Adjournment

 
  • MovedCouncillor Crew
    SecondedCouncillor Wright

    "That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted by The Municipal Act."

    Motion Carried
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