The Corporation of the Municipality of

Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent Council Meeting

Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, Chatham-Kent Civic Centre

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 

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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 - 4:30 p.m.

Councillor Crew, Closed Session Chair

That Council moved into a Closed Session Meeting of Council pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:

• Personal matters about identifiable individuals with regard to Chatham-Kent Age Friendly Advisory Committee Appointments. Section 239(2)(b), Municipal Act, 2001
• Personal matters about identifiable individuals with regard to Mutual Respect Complaints. Section 239(2)(b), Municipal Act, 2001.

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

There was no supplementary agenda.

10.

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

a.

Councillor Storey - Applications for Consent and Zoning By-law Amendment PL202300042 – Wecker Farms Ltd. 6835 Sixth Line East, Community of Raleigh (South Kent)

b.

Councillor Storey - Application for Zoning By-law Amendment PL202300006 – Gregory Dennis and Steve Van Eldik 38 Talbot Street West, Community of Blenheim (South Kent)

c.

Councillor C. McGregor - Land Acquisition – 495 Wallace Street, Wallaceburg

11.

Recognitions

a.

Recognition of Abby Stonehouse for winning the Gold Medal for Team Canada at the World Under-18 Hockey Championship

Councillor Ceccacci congratulated Abby Stonehouse, a Blenheim native and member of Team Canada Under 18 Hockey team in winning a Gold Medal for Canada expressing how extremely proud Chatham-Kent is of her accomplishments.

12.

Planning

The Director of Planning Services stated that the meeting process has been altered to comply with the format of the electronic meeting, as follows:

1. The Clerk will announce each individual Planning item.
2. The Clerk will advise if any written submissions have been received regarding a planning item.  If so, the Clerk will read the written submissions that have been received.
3. For any items where a written submission is received, Administration will proceed with a presentation.
4. Council will be asked if it has any questions of Administration or the applicant if present.
5.   Council will be asked what action it wishes to take with regard to the item. 

a.

Applications for Consent and Zoning By-law Amendment PL202300042 – Wecker Farms Ltd. 6835 Sixth Line East, Community of Raleigh (South Kent)

• Councillor Storey declared a conflict on this item. (A family member is the applicant's agent.)

• Moved Councillor Ceccacci
  Seconded Councillor Thompson

  "That

  1. Consent application File B-26/23, to sever a surplus dwelling (6835 Sixth Line East) and four (4) outbuildings on a new 1.1 ha (2.8 ac.) lot, shown as Part 1 on the applicant’s sketch, in Part of Lot 11, Concession 6, in the Community of Raleigh, and to permit a partial discharge of the existing mortgage, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
     1. that the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law be amended to:

         

        1. rezone the severed parcel to a site-specific agricultural (A1-1173) zone to permit a surplus dwelling in an Agricultural (A1) zone on a lot size greater than 0.8 ha (1.98 ac.);

            

        2. rezone the retained parcel to a site-specific agricultural (A1-1) zone to prohibit future dwellings.
     2. that the applicant demonstrate the septic system on the severed parcel is functioning in accordance with Municipal Protocol;

         

     3. that the applicant pay $100 for the cost associated with the apportionment of assessment under the Drainage Act related to the subject lands;
     4. that a hard copy and AutoCAD.dwg version of the final reference plan projected to the NAD 83/UTM Zone 17N coordinate system be submitted to the Municipality; and,
     5. that the necessary deed(s), transfer or charges be submitted in triplicate; signed and fully executed (no photo copies). It will be necessary to allow up to three (3) working days after all conditions have been fulfilled and documentation filed for the issuance of the Certificate (stamping of deeds).
  2. Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 RA/19/23/W, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted."

  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 Jubenville
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Storey
  Absent (1)	Councillor Harrigan

  Motion Carried (16 to 0)

b.

Applications for Consent & Zoning By-law Amendment PL202300030 – Sherry-Lynn Brady 8183 Eleventh Line, Community of Raleigh (South Kent)

• Moved Councillor Thompson
  Seconded Councillor Doyle

  "That:

  1. Consent application File B-23/23 to sever a surplus dwelling (8183 Eleventh Line) and three (3) outbuildings, on a new lot, approximately 1.32 ha (3.25 ac.) in area, shown as Part 1 on the applicant’s sketch, attached as Appendix C, in Part of Lot 22, Concession 10, in the Community of Raleigh, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
     1. that the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law be amended to:
        1. rezone the residential surplus dwelling lot to the site-specific Agricultural-1173 (A1-1173) Zone, which permits a surplus dwelling on a lot greater than 0.8 ha (1.98 ac.); and,
        2. rezone the retained parcel to a new site-specific Agricultural-1665 (A1-1665) Zone to:
           1. prohibit future dwellings;
           2. set a minimum lot frontage of 54 m (177.2 ft.); and,
           3. set a minimum lot area of 18.74 ha (46.31 ac.);
     2. that the applicant pay $100 for the cost associated with the apportionment of assessment under the Drainage Act related to the subject lands;
     3. that a hard copy and AutoCAD.dwg version of the final reference plan projected to the NAD 83/UTM Zone 17N coordinate system be submitted to the Municipality; and,
     4. that the necessary deed(s), transfer or charges be submitted in triplicate; signed and fully executed (no photo copies). It will be necessary to allow up to three (3) working days after all conditions have been fulfilled and documentation filed for the issuance of the Certificate (stamping of deeds)."

  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 Jubenville
  Absent (2)	Councillor Harrigan, and Councillor Storey

  Motion Carried (16 to 0)

c.

Application for Consent PL202300029 – Michael Burke 95 Cathcart Street, Community of Blenheim (South Kent)

• Moved Councillor Doyle
  Seconded Councillor Ceccacci

  "That:

  1. Consent application File B-22/23, to sever a new 0.74 ha (1.83 ac.) vacant industrial lot, shown as Part 1 on the applicant’s sketch, in Part of Block A, Plan 106, in the Community of Blenheim, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
     1. that the severed parcel be assigned the civic address, “89 Cathcart Street”;
     2. that a hard copy and AutoCAD.dwg version of the final reference plan projected to the NAD 83/UTM Zone 17N coordinate system be submitted to the Municipality; and,
     3. that the necessary deed(s), transfer or charges be submitted in triplicate; signed and fully executed (no photocopies). It will be necessary to allow up to three (3) working days after all conditions have been fulfilled and documentation filed for the issuance of the Certificate (stamping of deeds)."

  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 Jubenville
  Absent (2)	Councillor Harrigan, and Councillor Storey

  Motion Carried (16 to 0)

d.

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment PL202300038 – J Fantin Enterprises Ltd. 38 Queen Street North, Community of Tilbury (West Kent)

• Moved Councillor Anderson
  Seconded Councillor McGrail

  "That

  1. Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 TI/16/23/F to rezone the subject lands known as 38 Queen Street North, in Part of Lot 4, Plan 189, in the Community of Tilbury, to a site-specific Urban Commercial (Central Business District)-1662 (UC(CBD)-1662) Zone, to add a Laundromat as an additional permitted use, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted."

  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 Jubenville
  Absent (2)	Councillor Harrigan, and Councillor Storey

  Motion Carried (16 to 0)

e.

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment PL202300006 – Gregory Dennis and Steve Van Eldik 38 Talbot Street West, Community of Blenheim (South Kent)

• Councillor Storey declared a conflict on this item. (A family member is the applicant's agent.)

• Moved Councillor Ceccacci
  Seconded Councillor Thompson

  "That

  1. Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 BL/03/23/D, to rezone the subject lands known as 38 Talbot Street West, in Part of Lot 28, Plan 91, to a site-specific Urban Commercial (Central Business District)-1664 (UC(CBD)-1664) Zone, to add Hotel Unit and Laundromat as site-specific permitted uses, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted."

  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 Jubenville
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Storey
  Absent (1)	Councillor Harrigan

  Motion Carried (16 to 0)

f.

Zoning By-law Amendment – Temporary Outdoor Patio Extensions

• Moved Councillor Hall
  Seconded Councillor Finn

  "That

  1. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment pertaining to Temporary Outdoor Patio Extensions to introduce a new regulation to allow the operation of Temporary Outdoor Patios for a maximum of eight months per calendar year, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 746/21, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted."

  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 Jubenville
  Absent (2)	Councillor Harrigan, and Councillor Storey

  Motion Carried (16 to 0)

g.

Zoning By-law Amendment – Large Scale Greenhouses

Councillor Thompson added recommendation number 2.

• Moved Councillor Thompson
  Seconded Councillor B. McGregor

  "That:

  1. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to regulate the location of Large Scale Greenhouses between 300 metres and 1,500 metres from Residential Low Density (RL), Residential Medium Density (RM), and Residential High Density (RH) Zones, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.
  2. That Notice of a Public Meeting be given to consider amending the Zoning By-law to regulate the location of Large Scale Greenhouses between 300 metres and 750 metres from the Village Residential (VR) Zone.”

  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 Jubenville
  Absent (2)	Councillor Harrigan, and Councillor Storey

  Motion Carried (16 to 0)

h.

Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – Housing

In response to a question by Councillor Doyle, the Director of Planning Services explained that this report outlines the regulations introduced through the Provincial “More Homes Built Faster Act – Bill 23”, and Chatham-Kent is required to comply with those legislative requirements.  

• Moved Councillor C. McGregor
  Seconded Councillor Crew

  "That

  1. Official Plan Amendment, being OPA No. 75, in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, to amend policies regarding Housing, be approved, and the implementing by-law adopted.
  2. Zoning By-law Amendment, to amend the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law 219-2009, as amended, to implement Official Plan Amendment No. 75, regarding Housing, be approved, and the implementing by-law adopted."

  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.

Deputations – items on current agenda

Council received 16 deputations for items on the current agenda.

Item 17(b) – Greenhouse Lighting By-law
•    Rob Petro (Ontario Greenhouse Greenhouse Growers of Chatham-Kent)

Item 18(a) – Tax Policy 2023
•    Jim Bracket (Vice President, Chatham-Kent Rights Association)
•    Brad Snobelen (Kent Federation of Agriculture)
•    Gus Ternoey, (President Chatham-Kent Essex Christian Farmers)
•    Louis Roesch

Item 21(b) – Motion by Councillor Jubenville – Flags at Chatham-Kent Municipal Centres
•    Glenda Johnston
•    Ian Johnston
•    Janet Johnston (Chair of Affirming Committee, St. Paul’s-Victoria Avenue United Church)
•    Nancy Kay
•    Greg Simpson (Minister, St. Andrew’s Church) 
•    Marianne Wilson (Chatham-Kent Gay Pride Association)
•    Rev. Wanda Winfield
•    Jane Wright
•    Maureen Geddes

14.

Consent Agenda

The Municipal Clerk explained that all administrative reports and notices of motion would be listed under the Consent Agenda.  Council would have the opportunity to pull any items of the consent agenda and place them aside to be discussed or voted on separately.  All items not placed aside would be voted on in one motion.

The Municipal Clerk noted that the following items have been placed aside for discussion and voting:

• Item 16(c) - RFP Award: R23-104 – Supply and Application of Dust Suppressants
• Item 16(d) - Tender Award – Contract T23-164 – Keil Drive South Extension
• Item 17(a) - CK to the Power of Young People 2022 Survey and Advisory Group Update
• Item 17(b) - Greenhouse Lighting By-law
• Item 18(a) - Tax Policy 2023
• Item 18(b) - Motion by Councillor Ceccacci e Purchasing Process Review
• Item 18(c) - Land Acquisition - 495 Wallace Street, Wallaceburg
• Item 19(b) - Municipal Summer Camp Fees
• Item 20(b) - Motion by Councillor C. McGregor re Rental of two Mini Excavators
• Item 21(b) - Motion by Councillor Jubenville re Flags at Chatham-Kent Municipal Centres

• Moved Councillor B. McGregor
  Seconded Councillor Wright

  “That the following items be approved as presented: 15(a), 15(b), 15(c), 15(d), 16(a), 16(b), 16(e), 16(f), 16(g), 17(c), 17(d), 17(e), 19(a) 20(a) and 21(a).”

  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.

Council Meeting and Committee Minutes

a.

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on April 3, 2023

The Council meeting minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

b.

Drainage Board Recommendations from its meeting held on March 21, 2023

These minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

c.

Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on February 28, 2023

These minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

d.

Historic Downtown Chatham BIA minutes from its meeting held on March 22, 2023

These  minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

16.

Tender Awards

a.

RFP Award – Contract R23-168 – Engineering Services for Wyandott Street Reconstruction

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

b.

Tender Award – Contract T23-105C – Cold in Place Pavement Recycling

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

c.

RFP Award: R23-104 – Supply and Application of Dust Suppressants

In response to a question by Councillor Doyle, the General Manager, Infrastructure and Engineering Services explained that the increases in constructions costs are being seen by all municipalities across Southern Ontario caused by supply chain, fuel costs, wage costs and scarcity of manpower, adds up. It is something administration will track, look at budgets and prioritize, based on risk and based on our level of service priorities that Council has set.

• Moved Councillor Doyle
  Seconded Councillor Ceccacci

  "That:

  1. 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.
  2. The General Manager, Infrastructure and Engineering Services be authorized to approve two additional one-year extensions to the contract if performance is satisfactory."

  Yes (16)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor Storey
  Absent (2)	Councillor Harrigan, and Councillor C. McGregor

  Motion Carried (16 to 0)

d.

Tender Award – Contract T23-164 – Keil Drive South Extension

In response to a question by Councillor Storey, the General Manager of Finance, Budget, Information Technology & Transformation explained that the shortfall will be funded from the Bridge Lifecycle Reserve and will be paid back over time.  

• Moved Councillor Storey
  Seconded Councillor Crew

  "That

  1. 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.
  2. The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreements.
  3. $395,500 (including HST) be allocated to Entegrus to complete the main line hydro and street light installation works for the Keil Drive South Extension.
  4. $1,878,525.98 be transferred from the Bridges Lifecycle Reserve (17761) to finance the completion of the Keil Drive South Extension. The funds will be replaced in the 2024 Multi Year Capital Budget with no impact on future bridge projects."

  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.

Contract Extension – R18-186 Supply and Haul of Bulk Coarse Highway Salt

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

f.

Single Source – Purchase of Ambulance Power Cots and Power Lifts

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

g.

Single Source – Dillon Consulting Limited for Environmental Site Assessment Phase II for Affordable Housing Development at 55 Minnie Street, Wallaceburg

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

17.

Community Development

a.

CK to the Power of Young People 2022 Survey and Advisory Group Update (information report and presentation by Victoria Bodnar, Manager of Community Attraction and Promotion)

The Manager of Community Attraction & Promotion presented an update on the activities of the CKY Advisory Group and reviewed their findings from the 2022 third CKY Survey that was conducted gaining input from 601 young people. 

b.

Greenhouse Lighting By-law

Councillor Doyle asked what the cost would be for an average sized greenhouse to retrofit with blackout curtains. The Manager of Growth & Sustainability stated that it is a significant expense, increased if the greenhouse has not been built with curtains proactively.  The curtains and the deployment system that needs to be installed, is necessary to make sure they deploy properly.

The General Manager of Community Development noted that most existing greenhouses in Chatham-Kent do not have lighting. Going forward, those who are planning on installing lighting will be aware of the new provisions and will have to comply with the by-laws.

In response to a question by Councillor McGrail, the General Manager of Community Development stated that all licenced facilities are required to meet odour requirements, a regulation under the federal legislation, and very difficult to enforce from a municipal perspective.

• Moved Councillor Anderson
  Seconded Councillor Doyle

  "That

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

  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)

c.

Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202300058- Mannat Gears and Differentials Inc.& Ontime 4 Logistics Inc. 180 Prosperity Way, Community of Raleigh (Bloomfield Business Park)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

d.

Application for Removal of the “H” – Holding Symbol PL202300072 – CKSL Development Ltd. 26 Dundee Drive and 593 Indian Creek Road West, Community of Chatham (City)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

e.

Citizen Appointment to Municipal Heritage Committee

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

18.

Finance, Budget, Information Technology and Transformation

a.

Tax Policy 2023

Council requested that Recommendation 5 be voted on separately.

• Moved Councillor Anderson
  Seconded Councillor Bondy

  5.    The Farm Class Transition Ratio be increased to from 22% to 23%.

  Yes (7)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Anderson, and Councillor Storey
  No (10)	Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor McGrail, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor Jubenville
  Absent (1)	Councillor Harrigan

  Defeated (7 to 10)
• Moved Councillor Anderson
  Seconded Councillor Bondy

  "That:

  1. A by-law to establish capping policies for certain Commercial properties for the 2023 taxation year be approved.
  2. A by-law to establish capping policies for New Construction Floor on Commercial, properties for the 2023 taxation year be approved.
  3. A reallocation from tax claw back to allowance for doubtful accounts, in the amount of $50,000, be approved.
  4. The Broad Class Tax Transition Ratio for Landfill be set at 8.7846 as prescribed by the Province of Ontario.
  5. All other 2023 Tax Ratio policies remain unchanged from 2022.
  6. A by-law to set tax ratios for prescribed property classes for Municipal purposes for the 2023 taxation year be approved."

  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)

b.

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Purchasing Process Review

Councillor Doyle added a friendly amendment #4.

• Moved Councillor Ceccacci
  Seconded Councillor Doyle

  “That administration take the following steps, and return to Council with a report outlining recommended or optional changes to Council to streamline purchasing processes and to reflect best practices of other municipalities and public sector agencies:

  1. Produce a summary of processes that are in place, or could be added, to address submission of non-compliant bids.
  2. Produce helpful documentation for bidders to avoid common pitfalls that can result in non-compliant bids, to be included in tenders where any significant non-compliance has been noticed in previously released tenders.
  3. Provide options for Council on implementing more active contract assessment/management approaches, including costing.
  4. A review of other municipal bylaws or other government purchasing approaches to determine if there are any process changes or best practices that can be implemented in Chatham-Kent to reduce non-compliant bids, including considering any adjustments that can be made to minor irregularities that can be corrected by bidders.”

  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)

c.

Land Acquisition – 495 Wallace Street, Wallaceburg

• Councillor C. McGregor declared a conflict on this item. (Due to a client.)

• Moved Councillor Hall
  Seconded Councillor McGrail

  "That

  1. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent acquire 495 Wallace Street, Wallaceburg, Property Identification Number 00567 0133, for $80,000, funded from the Property Disposition Reserve 17181."

  Yes (16)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor Storey
  Conflict (1)	Councillor C. McGregor
  Absent (1)	Councillor Harrigan

  Motion Carried (16 to 0)

19.

Community Human Services

a.

Riverview Gardens Committee of Management, Fixing Long Term Care Act 2021 - Governance

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

b.

Municipal Summer Camp Fees

Councillor B. McGregor introduced a modified recommendation to this report.

Councillor Finn asked if the camps would be affected without increase in cost. The Director of Childcare, Early Years and Recreation explained that the programs are run at a deficit currently and will continue to run at a deficit without the approved increase in fees.

• Moved Councillor B. McGregor
  Seconded Councillor Anderson

   “That

  1. Current municipal summer camp fees remain unchanged, with any resulting deficit being included in this year’s corporate variance, and that future rate increases are included in the multi-year budget process along with other municipal user fees.”

  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)

20.

Infrastructure and Engineering Services

a.

Chatham-Kent Accessibility Advisory Committee 2022-2023 Accessibility Report and Terms of Reference

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

b.

Motion by Councillor C. McGregor re Rental of two Mini Excavators

Councillor C. McGregor explained that she has received many complaints about damage caused in cemeteries from the use of larger bulldozers.  Her motion requested that the mini excavators be rented at this point, allowing Council to determine through advice from administration how much they were used and if purchasing would be recommended.

• Moved Councillor Ceccacci
  Seconded Councillor Pinsonneault

  “That the motion by Councillor C. McGregor re rental of two mini excavators be referred back to administration for the May 29 meeting for further information on costs and potential usage.”

  Yes (14)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor Storey
  No (3)	Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, and Councillor C. McGregor
  Absent (1)	Councillor Harrigan

  Motion Carried (14 to 3)

21.

Corporate Services

a.

Amending Appointment By-law 10-2023 for Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

b.

Motion by Councillor Jubenville re Flags at Chatham-Kent Municipal Centres

Councillor Jubenville explained that her motion was intended to bring everyone together, not create more division.  Her intentions were not to silence any organizations, however felt that the flagpoles should represent all, not used as a platform for any organizations. 

• Moved Councillor Jubenville
  Seconded Councillor Bondy

  “That Council direct Administration to avoid controversy and discrimination while encouraging inclusion of all Chatham-Kent residents under the Federal, Provincial and Municipal flags, by stating the only flags that shall be flown at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre and all Municipal service centers across Chatham-Kent, will be the Canadian National Flag, the Ontario Provincial Flag and the Chatham Kent Municipal Flag. That any exception to the flag raising policy be the sole decision of Council.”

  Yes (5)	Councillor Bondy, Councillor Finn, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor Jubenville
  No (12)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, and Councillor Storey
  Absent (1)	Councillor Harrigan

  Defeated (5 to 12)
• Moved Councillor Crew
  Seconded Councillor B. McGregor

  “That administration develop a policy and protocol to provide clear direction and an administrative framework for the proper and consistent use of flags and flagpole(s) at all municipal facilities.

  And this includes community flag raisings, honouring Chatham-Kent’s diversity and important community events, to ensure that they occur in a fair, orderly, and consistent manner;

  Consultation for this policy include community groups who have displayed flags, those who express interest in displaying flags and input from the Diversity Inclusion Equity and Justice committee;  and as well, review what other communities have in place;

  And that this draft policy be returned to council in September 2023 for vote.” 

  Yes (14)	Mayor Canniff, 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, and Councillor Storey
  No (3)	Councillor Bondy, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor Jubenville
  Absent (1)	Councillor Harrigan

  Motion Carried (14 to 3)

22.

Notices of Motion

There were no new notices of motion.

23.

Closed Session Reports

• Moved Councillor Crew
  Seconded Councillor McGrail

  “That the April 24, 2023 Closed Session report be approved.”

  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)

24.

Approval of Communication Items

a.

April 24, 2023 Information Package

Councillor McGrail referenced Item #3(b) – Resolution from the Township of South Glengarry dated April 3, 2023 re Rural Education Funding and Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines. She noted that this funding is used by high schools and public schools in Dresden, Merlin, Thamesville, Tilbury and Blenheim and is very important to those communities. 

Councillor Storey referenced Item 2(e) – Communication from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities re FCM Board of Director.  She asked for Council’s support to continue as a board member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the full year beginning in May, 2023. 

Councillor Finn referenced Item 3(d) – Resolution from the Municipality of South Huron re Support for the School Bus Stop Arm Cameras.

• Moved Councillor McGrail
  Seconded Councillor Thompson

  “That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Motion by South Glengarry re Education Funding and Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines to the Ministry of Education, MPP McNaughton, MPP Joes, Zone 1 Municipalities, ROMA, AMO and WOWC.”

  Motion Carried
• Moved Councillor B. McGregor
  Seconded Councillor Finn

  “That Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent endorse Councillor Alysson Storey to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the period starting in May 2023 and ending June 2024.”

  Motion Carried
• Moved Councillor Finn
  Seconded Councillor Doyle

  “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.” 

  Motion Carried
• Moved Councillor Doyle
  Seconded Councillor Jubenville

   “That the April 24, 2023 Council Information Package be approved.”

  Motion Carried

25.

Non Agenda Business

Councillor Anderson congratulated Cameron Arquette, a local student from Wheatley, on behalf of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, in being selected in the 4th Round (71st overall) by the Kitchener Rangers in the 2023 Ontario Hockey League Priority Draft   wishing him much success in sport as well as academics.

Councillor Finn congratulated three KAYO boxers; Mattea Marchand, Kyan Holland and Landen Wilmot, all winning their bouts at a New Waterford Boxing Club held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Councillor Storey congratulated the CKSS Choir who claimed a Gold at the MusicFest choir competition recently held in Windsor.  

Councillor Storey noted that the Wallaceburg District High school Drama Club is competing in the upcoming National Theatre Regional Festival in Hamilton after winning the Lambton-Kent competition. Councillor Storey noted that it is an all Indigenous cast.  

26.

Reading of By-law

a.

First Reading

• Moved Councillor Pinsonneault
  Seconded Councillor Allin

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

  Motion Carried

b.

Second Reading

• Moved Councillor Pinsonneault
  Seconded Councillor Allin

  “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

1. By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Wecker Farms Ltd.) CityView # PL202300042
2. By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Sherry-Lynn Brady) CityView # PL202300030
3. By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (J Fantin Enterprises Ltd.) CityView # PL202300038
4. By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Dennis & Van Eldik) CityView # PL202300006
5. By-law to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Temporary Extensions of Outdoor Patios)
6. By-law to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Large Scale Greenhouses)
7. By-law to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Housing)
8. By-law to adopt Amendment No. 75 to the Official Plan for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Municipality of Chatham-Kent)
9. By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Cyrus Huffman Drain, Community of Harwich - Third and Final Reading
10. By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Kneebone Drain, Community of Harwich - Third and Final Reading
11. By-law requiring the abatement of interior greenhouse light
12. A By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CKSL Development Ltd) CityView # PL202300072
13. By-law to Set Tax Ratios for Prescribed Property Classes for Municipal Purposes for the 2023 Taxation Year
14. By-law to establish maximum tax increases for certain Commercial  properties for the 2023 taxation year
15. A By-Law to Adopt Optional Tools for the Purposes of Administering Limits for Eligible Properties within the Meaning of Section 331 (New Construction) of the Municipal Act, 2001 Regarding the Commercial Property Classes
16. Riverview Gardens Committee of Management By-law
17. By-Law to Amend By-law 10-2023, to provide staff appointment of Deputy Division Registrar and Deputy Issuer of Marriage Licences for the Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent
18. By-law to confirm proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent at its meeting held on the 24th day of April,  2023

• Moved Councillor C. McGregor
  Seconded Councillor B. McGregor

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

  Motion Carried

27.

Resolution Council in Closed Session & Adjournment

• Moved Councillor Crew
  Seconded Councillor Anderson

  “That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, May 8, 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