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

 

The following Councillors participated remotely: Councillor Bondy and Councillor C. McGregor

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

 

There were no items on the closed session agenda.

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

 

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.

11.
Recognition

 

a.
Introduction of the new Medical Officer of Health

 

Dr. Shanker Nesathurai was introduced as Chatham-Kent's new Medical Officer of Health.

b.
Recognition of Ontario Horticulture Association Award Winners

 
  • Council recognized the following residents of Chatham-Kent who received awards at the recent Ontario Horticulture convention in Ottawa:
    Donna Matier from the Wheatley Horticultural Society received the Award of Merit in recognition of her work in planning and supervising the installation of the Wheatley Arboretum and Learning Trail.
  • Amelia Dupuis from the Tilbury Horticultural Society received the Honour Roll in recognition for her dedication to the Tilbury Horticultural Society as Treasurer for many years and contact for the Memorial Tree Planting Service at Northside Park, as well as other special projects over the years.
  • Sandra Rammelaerre from the Tilbury Horticultural Society received the Award of Merit in recognition of her long time work in organizing floral design and photography competitions at the local, district and provincial levels as well as being President and District Director for District 11.
  • Linda Henderson from the Tilbury Horticultural Society received the Trillium Award in recognition of long term outstanding service in the areas of grant applications, designing floral displays for Tilbury, supervising various special horticultural projects in town as well as the role of Society Secretary.
  • Miriam Ivison from the Tilbury Horticultural Society received the Silver Medal Award in recognition of long term service in areas of beautification and conservation in the Tilbury area and especially at Northside Park

12.
Deputations – items on current agenda

 

The following deputations were received with regard to Item 16(g) and 16(h):

In person:

  • Blake Ashton
  • Kell Bell
  • Don Ciparis
  • Karen Dysarz
  • Earle Johnson
  • Sally Joyce
  • Rob Kerr
  • Bill Parks
  • John Sarapnickas
  • Denise Shepherd
  • Kent Federation Association – Brad Snobelen
  • Christian Farmers Federation – Ternoey
  • Sarah VanLeeuwen
  • Chatham-Kent Property Rights Association
  • Olav Natvik
  • Ben Kustoss
  • Dave Walker
  • Alan Jackson (via Zoom)

Emailed only:

  • Chandra Clarke
  • Launa Deline
  • Rock Geluk
  • Phil Lenoirs
  • Ontario Woodlot Association
  • South West Woodlot Association
  • Sherri-Anne Wills
  • Alan Jackson

13.
Consent Agenda

 

The following items were placed aside for discussion:

  • 16(a) – Adjustments to the Community Improvement Plan
  • 16(b) – Municipal Housing Pledges and Targets, Strong Mayor Powers and Building Faster Fund
  • 16(g) – Motion by Councillor Pinsonneault re Natural Heritage Strategy
  • 16(h) – Motion by Councillor Hall re Natural Heritage Strategy
  • MovedCouncillor McGrail
    SecondedCouncillor Thompson

    “That the following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 15(a), 15(b), 16(c), 16(d), 16(e), 16(f), 17(a), 18(a), 19(a), 20(a), 21(a), 21(b), 21(c), 21(d).”

    Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, 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 (2)Councillor Hall, and Councillor Harrigan
    Motion Carried (16 to 0)

14.
Council Meeting and Committee of Council Minutes

 

15.
Tender Awards

 

16.
Development Services

 

a.
Adjustments to the Community Improvement Plan (presentation by Gabriel Clarke, Manager of Growth and Sustainability)

This item has attachments. 
1.Community Improvement Plan.pdf
2.Community Improvement Plan 2023 - Final w Amending Bylaw.pdf

Council received a overview of the Community Improvement Plan which is a suite of incentives and actions to stimulate high priority developments. The current plan was approved by Council in March of 2020.  The recommended adjustments were reviewed.

  • MovedCouncillor Ceccacci
    SecondedCouncillor Doyle

    "That

    1. Council approve the recommended adjustments to Chatham-Kent’s Community Improvement Plan
    2. Council direct Administration to continue investigating the use of Community Improvement Plan incentives to contribute to the realization of a number of community priorities listed in Council’s 2023-2026 Term Priorities."
    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.
Municipal Housing Pledges and Targets, Strong Mayor Powers and Building Faster Fund

This item has attachments. 
1.Municipal Housing Pledges and Targets, Strong Mayor Powers and Building Faster Fund.pdf
2.Appendix A - June 13-2023 Letter from Minister MMAH.pdf
3.Appendix B - August 22-2023 Letter from Minister MMAH.pdf
4.Appendix C - August 21-2023 Provincial Backgrounder.pdf
5.Appendix D - September 15-2023 Letter from Minister MMAH.pdf
6.Appendix D - Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations.pdf
  • MovedCouncillor C. McGregor
    SecondedCouncillor Doyle

    "That

    1. Administration prepare a Housing Pledge for no later than the December 11, 2023 Council Meeting to be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by the December 15, 2023 deadline.
    2. That Mayor Canniff write a letter to the Province accepting the housing targets by October 15th, and declining the Strong Mayor Powers.”
    Yes (13)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 Allin, and Councillor Storey
    No (4)Councillor Wright, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor Jubenville
    Absent (1)Councillor Harrigan
    Motion Carried (13 to 4)

c.
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202300176 – 2743576 Ontario Inc. 320 Grand Avenue East, Community of Chatham (City)

This item has attachments. 
1.Sep 25-23 2743576 Ontario Inc. CIP Report.pdf

This report was approved as part of the consent agenda.

d.
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202300177 – 2770597 Ontario Inc. 1085 Richmond Street, Community of Chatham (City)

This item has attachments. 
1.Sep 25-23 2770597 Ontario Inc. CIP Report .pdf

This report was approved as part of the consent agenda.

e.
Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control PL202200104 – First Family Homes Inc. Lanz Boulevard, Folkerts Court, Devito Court and Jennifer Street, Community of Blenheim (South Kent)

This item has attachments. 
1.Sep 25-23 First Family Homes Inc Report.pdf
2.By-law (First Family Homes Inc).pdf

This report was approved as part of the consent agenda.

f.
Citizen Appointment to Committee of Adjustment

This item has attachments. 
1.Sep 25-23 Citizen Appointment to Committee of Adjustment.pdf

This report was approved as part of the consent agenda.

g.
Motion by Councillor Pinsonneault re Natural Heritage Strategy

This item has attachments. 
1.Pinsonneault re Natural Heritage Strategy - September 25, 2023.pdf
  • MovedCouncillor Pinsonneault
    SecondedCouncillor Wright

    “That Council repeal By-law #72-2021 “The Temporary Clear Cutting By-law” and reinstate “The Natural Heritage Strategy”."

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

h.
Motion by Councillor Hall re Natural Heritage Strategy

This item has attachments. 
1.Hall re Natural Heritage Strategy - September 25, 2023.pdf

Councillor Hall withdrew his motion.

17.
Chief Administrative Office

 

a.
Together CK – Public Art Grant Program

This item has attachments. 
1.Together CK Public Art Grant Program.pdf

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

18.
Health and Human Services

 

19.
Finance, Budget, Information Technology and Transformation

 

20.
Corporate Services

 

21.
Infrastructure and Engineering Services

 

22.
Notices of Motion

 

a.
Presentation of new Notices of Motion

 

Councillor Anderson noted that she had a motion that she wanted voted on at this meeting.  The Clerk explained that a 2/3 vote would be required to waive the notice requirement.

  • MovedCouncillor Anderson
    SecondedCouncillor Bondy

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

    Yes (12)Councillor Bondy, 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 (4)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, and Councillor C. McGregor
    Absent (2)Councillor Ceccacci, and Councillor Harrigan
    Motion Carried (12 to 4)
  • MovedCouncillor Anderson
    SecondedCouncillor Bondy

    “That the Municipality of Chatham-Kent supply bottled water to members of the communities of Wheatley and Tilbury areas affected by the boil water advisory and the cost of the bottled water be referred to the PUC for consideration of being funded by water reserves.  That the water be available starting Thursday, September 28th at noon.”

    Yes (10)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Finn, Councillor McGrail, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor Storey
    No (6)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, and Councillor Thompson
    Absent (2)Councillor Ceccacci, and Councillor Harrigan
    Motion Carried (10 to 6)
  • MovedCouncillor Anderson
    SecondedCouncillor Bondy

    “That administration formulate a Bottled Water Policy to be utilized in all future boil water advisories, floods, tornados or other emergencies in Chatham-Kent. Taking into consideration:

    1. vulnerable populations;
    2. cost associated with supplying water to all and where the dollars to fund should come from; and
    3. how many days a boil water advisory has been in affect prior to supplying bottled water to residents.”
    Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, 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
    No (1)Councillor Hall
    Absent (2)Councillor Ceccacci, and Councillor Harrigan
    Motion Carried (15 to 1)

23.
Closed Session Reports

 

There was no closed session report.

24.
Approval of Communication Items

 

a.
Approval of the September 25, 2023 Information Package

This item has attachments. 
1.Information Package - September 25, 2023.pdf

Councillor McGrail referenced Item 2(d) - Communication from Jacques Tetreault, Chair of the Chatham-Kent Agri- Development re Dissolution of the Chatham-Kent Agri Development Non- profit Organization and Board of Directors.  She thanked all those that were involved with the group since it start in 1996.

  • MovedCouncillor McGrail
    SecondedCouncillor Allin

    “That the September 25, 2023 Council Information Package be received.”

    Motion Carried

25.
Non Agenda Business

 

Councillor B. McGregor reminded everyone that this i Truth and Reconciliation Week. A number of events are taking place and you can find them listed on Let's Talk CK.  He encouraged everyone to participate when they can.

Councillor McGrail gave a shout out to the Grade 10 Civics class at Dresden Hight School.  She had the privilege of joining them for a discussion on municipal politics.

Councillor Wright congratulated the Ridge Road Runner Car Club for holding a successful car show that raised $30,000 for the Chatham-Kent Hospice.

Councillor Wright noted that the Highgate Fair is taking place on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. This is the 169th year of the Highgate Fair and he encouraged everyone to attend.

Councillor Pinsonneault Pinsonneault congratulated the Thamesville Sertoma Club for hosting a successful Fall Classic Golf Tournament.

26.
Reading of By-law

 

a.
First Reading

 
  • MovedCouncillor Pinsonneault
    SecondedCouncillor Thompson

    "That the by-law be taken as read for a first time"

    Motion Carried

b.
Second Reading

 
  • MovedCouncillor Pinsonneault
    SecondedCouncillor Thompson

    "That the by-laws be taken as read for a 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 provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Harrison Drain, Community of Howard
  2. By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Jack Drain No. 1, Community of Camden Gore
  3. By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Jack Drain No. 2 & Lesy-Cryderman Drain, Community of Camden Gore
  4. By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Charteris Drain Reassessment, Community of Chatham Township
  5. A By-law to amend the Community Improvement Plan
  6. A By-law to Exempt Certain Lands from Part Lot Control on Lanz Boulevard, Folkerts Court, Devito Court & Jennifer Street, Community of Blenheim (First Family Homes Inc.) CityView # PL202200104
  7. A By-law to provide for the closing of the road allowance legally described as Part Road Allowance Between Concessions 2 & 3 Chatham Gore; Municipality of Chatham-Kent, being Property Identification Number 00557 0113
  8. A By-law to provide for the closing of the road allowance legally described as Road Allowance Between Concessions 2 & 3 Chatham Gore Lying Between Otter Creek & Road Allowance Between Lot 15 & 16; Municipality of Chatham-Kent, being Property Identification Number 00557 0118
  9. A By-law to provide for the closing of the road allowance legally described as Part Road Allowance Between Concessions 2 and 3 Chatham Gore Part 6, 24R2301; Municipality of Chatham-Kent, being Property Identification Number 00588 0069
  10. A By-law to provide for the closing of the road allowance legally described as Part Road Allowance Between Concessions 2 and 3 Chatham Gore Adjoining Lot 15 West of West Limit of Otter Creek and East of East Limit of Otter Creek; Municipality of Chatham-Kent, being Property Identification Number 00588 0071
  11. A Borrowing By-law to raise money to aid in the construction of drainage works under the Tile Drainage Act
  12. By-law to confirm proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent at its meeting held on the 25th day of September, 2023
  • MovedCouncillor Hall
    SecondedCouncillor Anderson

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

    Motion Carried

27.
Resolution Council in Closed Session & Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.

  • MovedCouncillor Crew
    SecondedCouncillor Hall

    "That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, October 16, 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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