The Corporation of the Municipality of

Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent Council – Electronic Meeting

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Council Chambers, Chatham-Kent Civic Centre
Present:
  • Mayor Canniff, 
  • Councillor Authier, 
  • Councillor Bondy, 
  • Councillor Ceccacci, 
  • Councillor Crew, 
  • Councillor Faas, 
  • Councillor Finn, 
  • Councillor Hall, 
  • Councillor Harrigan, 
  • Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, 
  • Councillor Latimer, 
  • Councillor B. McGregor, 
  • Councillor C. McGregor, 
  • Councillor Pinsonneault, 
  • Councillor Sulman, 
  • Councillor Thompson, 
  • and Councillor Wright
Absent:
  • Councillor McGrail

1.
Call to Order

 

2.
Land Acknowledgement

 

3.
Approval of Supplementary Agenda

 

There were no supplementary agenda items.

4.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest (Direct or Indirect) and the General Nature There Of

 

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.

5.
Approval of the minutes from the meeting held on February 14, 2022

 
  • MovedCouncillor Finn
    SecondedCouncillor B. McGregor

    “That the minutes from the February 14, 2022 meeting be approved as presented.”

    Motion Carried

6.
Public Consultation for Woodlot Preservation Options

This item has attachments. 
1.Mar-21-6.pdf

The Director of Planning Services noted that the Committee provided direction at the last meeting held on February 14, 2022.  The recommendations in the report were in direct response to the specific direction of the Committee.  

There will be additional public consultation occurring to support the Committee in its decision making process.  Public information will be posted for 30 days on Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent and the April 11th, 2022 Committee meeting will be designated as a public meeting to received deputations including in writing to be read by the Clerk and directly from people online.  He noted that all submissions will be compiled in a report for the May 16, 2022 Committee meeting.

Councillor Latimer noted that she received a petition with 447 signatures from the Kent Federation of Agriculture requesting support regarding the Chatham Kent Woodlot Preservation Motion Consultation Process. She further noted that she has brought this forward for her constituents as the landowners feel that they have not been heard and the information they have brought forward has not been documented or considered.

Concerns were raised with direct appointing a specific consulting firm without following the municipality’s purchasing by-law.

The Chair asked for a motion to extend the meeting.

  • MovedCouncillor Thompson
    SecondedCouncillor Latimer

    “That the report be referred back to the March 28, 2022 Council Meeting to receive additional information on the feasibility of an in person public meeting.” 

    Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Sulman, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright
    No (1)Councillor Hall
    Absent (2)Councillor Authier, and Councillor McGrail
    Motion Carried (15 to 1)
  • MovedCouncillor Latimer
    SecondedCouncillor Pinsonneault

    “That Administration be directed to bring a recommendation to Council at the meeting of March 28, 2022 to retain Brian Boyle & Associates, to assist staff and the Natural Heritage Committee of The Whole with:

    1. determining what further information needs to be gathered,
    2. what further stakeholder engagement is needed, if any, and
    3. preparation of a preservation framework recommendation for the Natural Heritage Committee of The Whole meeting of May 16, 2022.

    And Administration bring forward a report regarding costing and funding source for Mr. Boyle’s services to the Council meeting of March 28, 2022.”

    Yes (8)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor Latimer, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Sulman, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright
    No (8)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor B. McGregor, and Councillor C. McGregor
    Absent (2)Councillor Authier, and Councillor McGrail
    Defeated (8 to 8)
  • MovedCouncillor Thompson
    SecondedCouncillor Finn

    “That the meeting be extended to 10:30 pm.”

    Motion Carried
  • MovedCouncillor Wright
    SecondedCouncillor Latimer

    “That Administration be directed to bring a recommendation to Council to retain a facilitator to assist staff and the Natural Heritage Committee of The Whole with:

    1. determining what further information needs to be gathered,
    2. what further stakeholder engagement is needed, if any, and
    3. preparation of a preservation framework recommendation for the Natural Heritage Committee of The Whole meeting of July 11, 2022.

    And Administration bring forward a report regarding costing and funding source for the facilitator's services on June 6, 2022.”

    Yes (10)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Latimer, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Sulman, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright
    No (6)Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor B. McGregor, and Councillor C. McGregor
    Absent (2)Councillor Authier, and Councillor McGrail
    Motion Carried (10 to 6)

7.
Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm

  • MovedCouncillor Thompson
    SecondedCouncillor Ceccacci

    “That the Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, April 11, 2022 after the Planning Meeting.”

    Motion Carried
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