Chatham-Kent public meetings in 2023

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Chatham-Kent Committee of Adjustment meeting on December 14, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Combined Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting to decide on several planning applications, including consent and zoning by-law amendments for properties on Wedgewood Avenue, Kent Bridge Road, Wren Line, Industrial Road, and McNaughton Avenue West. They will also consider a municipal housing pledge, an update to the curbside waste by-law, and a motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation and negotiations related to development charges appeals.

• Zoning by-law amendments for 2518906 Ontario Inc. at 5 Wedgewood Avenue & 410 Park Avenue West, Chatham
• Zoning by-law amendments for Ronald & Sandra Fysh at 22761 Kent Bridge Road, Howard
• Zoning by-law amendments for Terry & Mary Lee Rabideau at 8336 Wren Line, Dover
• Zoning by-law amendment for Powerserve Capital Holdings Inc. at 23588 Industrial Road, Camden
• Zoning by-law amendment for Hensar Corporation at 125 McNaughton Avenue West, Chatham

Cancelled Meeting

This meeting of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Council, scheduled for December 4, 2023, was cancelled because there were no reports to consider. The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2023. No decisions or discussions took place at this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of reports
• Next Council meeting scheduled for December 11, 2023

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the operating budget. The agenda includes follow-up from a previous meeting and opening remarks. No specific budget details or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

• Follow-up from previous meeting
• Operating budget discussion

Council Meeting

This meeting is mostly procedural, with the only substantive item being a discussion of the 2024 budget. No other decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• 2024 Budget discussion

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the operating budget and will enter a closed session at 8:30 p.m. for matters including labour contracts, employee negotiations, solicitor-client privilege, and cyber security. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific budget figures or proposals listed.

• Follow-up from previous meeting
• Operating budget discussion
• Closed session for labour relations, employee negotiations, solicitor-client privilege, and cyber security

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget, focusing on the Capital Budget (including new capital and asset management) and the Police Services Budget. Community engagement results and deputations are also on the agenda. No decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Results of community engagement on the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget
• Capital Budget - Capital New & Capital Asset Management Plan
• Police Services Budget
• Deputations on the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget

Council Meeting

Council will vote on several items including an offer to purchase land on Town Line in Pain Court and a land negotiation for Maple Leaf Cemetery, both discussed in closed session. Open session items include a fuel supply contract award, a lease renewal for Wallaceburg Senior Citizens Club at 205 James St, and a presentation on changes to the Landlord Tenant Board system. Council will also consider a by-law to exempt certain lands from part lot control on Kerr Avenue and Warwick Drive in Chatham.

• Offer to purchase PIN 00776 0001 on Town Line, Pain Court (closed session)
• Lease renewal for Wallaceburg Senior Citizens Club Inc. at 205 James St
• Tender award for supply and delivery of gasoline and diesel fuels to Chatham-Kent Administrator Group
• Presentation on changes to the Landlord Tenant Board Tribunal System
• By-law to exempt lands at 102 & 106 Warwick Drive and 103, 107 & 111 Kerr Avenue from part lot control

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of Chatham-Kent Council. The main items are a review of the Police Services Board budget and a discussion of an Emergency Communications Network Upgrade. The meeting will include a closed session for solicitor-client advice on the police budget and for matters related to security and negotiations for the communications upgrade.

• Police Services Board - Budget Review
• Emergency Communications Network Upgrade
• Closed session under Municipal Act for solicitor-client privilege on police budget
• Closed session for security and negotiations on emergency communications upgrade

Planning Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council will hold a public planning meeting to decide on three property applications: a consent and zoning change for a Wheatley Road lot, an official plan amendment and zoning change for a Heritage Road commercial site, and a consent and zoning change for two Water Street lots. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss land acquisition, a boat launch negotiation, and a public health matter.

• Consent & zoning by-law amendment for 22838 Wheatley Road, Romney (West Kent) — Francis & Lorraine Duquette
• Official Plan Amendment 79 & zoning by-law amendment for 136 Heritage Road, Chatham — Krista Mall Holdings Ltd.
• Consent & zoning by-law amendment for 8565 & 8571 Water Street, Raleigh (South Kent) — Timothy Lucio, Kevin & Beauty Snyder
• Closed session: land acquisition for Public Works Operations Chatham Site; Huron Boat Launch negotiation in Wallaceburg; public health matter

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee is meeting to present and discuss the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's draft budget. The agenda includes a presentation, public deputations, and standard procedural items. No specific budget figures or decisions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Draft budget presentation
• Public deputations regarding agenda items

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving the 2024 interim tax levy, due dates, and borrowing by-laws. They will also receive the 2022 audited financial statements and a housing and homelessness progress report. Several policy items are on the agenda, including a road safety action plan, traffic calming policy, and sidewalk network completion policy.

• 2024 Interim Tax Levy, Due Dates, and Borrowing By-laws
• RFP Award – Contract R23-235 – Engineering Services for King Street West Reconstruction (Lacroix Street to Second Street)
• RFP Award – R23-194 CK Housing Services Consultant West Wallaceburg Project
• Road Safety Action Plan
• Traffic Calming Policy

Council Meeting

Council will consider a proposal for public consultation on the Imagine Chatham-Kent project, which includes a new civic centre and library. Several tender and RFP awards are up for approval, including a culvert replacement, roundabout engineering, a custom fire pumper, and sidewalk tractors. Council will also go into closed session to discuss litigation, land disposition, a personal matter, and the Fire Master Plan.

• Tender award for Contract T23-274 – Cofell Line over Rushton Drain Culvert Replacement in Harwich
• RFP award for Contract R23-273 – Engineering Services for Queens Line and Merlin Road Roundabout
• RFP award for R23-255 – Custom Fire Pumper
• Cooperative purchase of two sidewalk tractors
• Imagine Chatham-Kent Proposal – Public Consultation

Planning Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council will hold a public planning meeting to vote on seven zoning by-law amendments for properties across the municipality, plus two city-wide zoning updates on large-scale greenhouse setbacks from village residential zones and agri-tourism uses. A presentation on the Municipal Comprehensive Review, covering 25-year growth forecasts and land needs, will also be delivered. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and land acquisition matters related to the Wheatley explosion.

• Zoning amendment for Cedar Hedge Farms Ltd. at 6854 & 6861 St. Philippe Line, Dover
• Zoning amendment for Eric Vyn and Tara Feyen at 12046 Beechwood Line, Howard
• Zoning amendment for Chris Gardiner & Tracey Haskell at 4334 Middle Line, Tilbury East
• Zoning amendment for Cherrygrove Community Inc. on Delaware Avenue and Idlewild Drive, Chatham
• City-wide zoning by-law amendment on large-scale greenhouse setbacks from Village Residential Zone

Committee of Adjustment

The Chatham-Kent Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on five applications for minor variances and consents, including properties on Wiltshire Drive, Gray Line and Oak Road, Base Line, Longwoods Road, and 2nd Concession Line. The committee will also consider approving minutes and any business arising from them.

• Minor variance PL202300204 – Scott Edmondson & Terri Lapointe, 37 Wiltshire Drive, Chatham
• Consent and minor variance PL202300164 – 2769993 Ontario Limited, Gray Line and Oak Road, Tilbury-East
• Consent PL202300214 – Diane, Douglas, & Brian Glover, Base Line, Dover
• Minor variance PL202300207 – Keith & Dianna Vreman, 9678 Longwoods Road, Chatham
• Consent PL202300200 – James & Lise Tulen, 3111 & 3117 2nd Concession Line

Council Meeting

Council will consider a closed-session item on acquiring land in Chatham to relocate Public Works Operations from Park Avenue East, and a proposed land disposition on Tecumseh Line in Tilbury. Open-session items include tender awards for road and bridge work, a report on pedestrian crossings in multiple communities, and an update on improving Ride CK urban transit reliability.

• Closed session: proposed acquisition of land in Chatham for Public Works relocation from Park Avenue East
• Closed session: proposed disposition of land on Tecumseh Line, Community of Tilbury
• Tender award: Contract T23-266 – Hill Road over Morpeth #1 Drain Culvert Rehabilitation, Community of Howard
• RFP award: Contract R23-271 – Engineering services for detailed condition assessments of 5 bridges
• Information report: Improving reliability and accessibility of Ride CK urban transit services

Council Meeting

Council will consider adjustments to the Community Improvement Plan, municipal housing targets under Strong Mayor Powers, and several drainage contracts. It will also vote on property tax increment grants for two Chatham properties and an exemption from part lot control for a Blenheim subdivision.

• Adjustments to the Community Improvement Plan (presentation by Gabriel Clarke)
• Municipal Housing Pledges and Targets, Strong Mayor Powers and Building Faster Fund
• CIP grant applications: 320 Grand Avenue East and 1085 Richmond Street, Chatham
• Exemption from Part Lot Control for First Family Homes Inc. on Lanz Boulevard, Blenheim
• RFP awards: Harrison Drain Improvements ($R23-259) and Ursuline Avenue Outlet Servicing Plan ($R23-233)

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client advice regarding the Burk Drainage Works. The open session will feature a presentation on the Preliminary Report for the Burk Drainage Works by RC Spencer Associates Inc. and a by-law to confirm proceedings.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) & (f) of the Municipal Act for Burk Drainage Works
• Presentation of Preliminary Report for the Burk Drainage Works by RC Spencer Associates Inc.
• By-law to confirm proceedings of the September 21, 2023 Council meeting

Planning Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council will consider seven zoning by-law amendments, one official plan amendment, and a secondary plan for South Wheatley. The agenda also includes a presentation from MPAC on property tax and assessment. All items are up for discussion and decision at this meeting.

• South Wheatley Secondary Plan discussion
• Zoning amendment for Chatham Seniors Care Inc. at 9399 McNaughton Line, Chatham
• Zoning amendment for 2568029 Ontario Inc. at 35 Erie Street South and 12 & 18 Chestnut Street, Wheatley
• Zoning amendment for 1000126008 Ontario Inc. at 117 McGregor Street, Blenheim
• Official Plan Amendment (OPA 78) and zoning amendment for Society of Saint Vincent de Paul at 15142 Longwoods Road, Zone

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including sewer replacement on Merritt Avenue and slope stability on Longwoods Road. They will also discuss removing on-street parking on Indian Creek Road West for bike lanes, consider offers to purchase land in Bloomfield Business Park, and receive an information report on electric vehicle charging stations.

• Tender award for Merritt Avenue Sewer Replacement, Chatham
• On-street parking removal for bike lanes on Indian Creek Road West, Chatham
• Offers to purchase land in Bloomfield Business Park from two Ontario limited companies
• Tax Billing and Collection Policy amendment
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations information report

Council approved several tender awards for road and sewer work, named a memorial trail in Tilbury, and authorized a temporary engineering position. The board also approved fundraising and agreements for minor baseball scoreboards in Wallaceburg and Chatham.

• Approved naming the pathway in Tilbury’s Memorial Park the Bryon Fluker Memorial Trail (17-0)
• Approved 2-year temporary Engineering Technologist 1 position funded by $250,000 reallocation (17-0)
• Authorized Wallaceburg Minor Baseball Association to fundraise for a new electronic scoreboard at Andy Johnson Field (17-0)
• Approved tender for Thames River Slope Stability, Longwoods Road
• Approved tender for Merritt Avenue Sewer Replacement, Chatham
• Approved tender for Drake Road over 6th and 7th Sideroad Drain Culvert Replacement
• Approved tender for Bluewater Line over Dykeman Drain Culvert Rehabilitation
• Approved tender for Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport Taxiway

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four applications: two for consent and two for minor variances, involving properties in Blenheim, Chatham, Romney, and Wheatley. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and disclosure of conflicts.

• Consent and minor variance application for 329 & 333 Talbot Street West, Blenheim (Keller and Glendenning)
• Minor variance application for 11297 Merritt Line and 11369 Longwoods Road, Chatham (B Erickson Manufacturing Ltd.)
• Consent application for 21362 Campbell Road, Romney (Renwick Ridgeview Acres Ltd.)
• Minor variance application for 592 Middleton Line, Wheatley (Bradley and Julie Reiter)

Combined Council Meeting

Council will consider an update on the Imagine Chatham-Kent proposal, multiple zoning by-law amendments, consent applications, and several tender awards. The agenda also includes a closed session for litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters, including an Integrity Commissioner report regarding Councillor Jubenville.

• Update report on the Imagine Chatham-Kent proposal
• Integrity Commissioner report regarding Councillor Jubenville
• Tender award for Albert Avenue Reconstruction in Ridgetown (Contract T23-216)
• Tender award for Towanda Boulevard Storm Drain Replacement in Erie Beach (Contract T23-199)
• Zoning by-law amendments for properties at 29552 St. George Street North, 21864 Communication Road, 20226 Communication Road, Fairview Line, and 19430 Lagoon Road

Council voted to suspend Councillor Jubenville's remuneration for 90 days following an Integrity Commissioner report. The meeting also included the approval of several land severances and zoning amendments in Camden, Harwich, and Chatham.

• Suspended Councillor Jubenville's remuneration for three months (13-3)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for Philip Shaw at 29552 St. George Street North (15-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for garden suite at 21864 Communication Road (15-0)
• Approved consent for O & G. Investments Limited at 180 Queen Street (14-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Handy Bros Home Comfort Inc. at 20226 Communication Road (14-1)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for Brent Birkby on Fairview Line

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to decide on seven applications for minor variances and consents to land use regulations across Chatham-Kent. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as conflict of interest disclosure, approval of previous minutes, and adjournment.

• Minor variance PL202300159 – Thames Local Holdings Inc., 15235 Longwoods Road, East Kent
• Minor variance PL202300151 – Mark Zartarian, Eric Freedman, Mike Goldberg, 29338 Jane Road, East Kent
• Minor variance PL202300137 – John Macintosh & Melanie Nancekievill, 10986 Front Line, Harwich (South Kent)
• Minor variance PL202300157 – Climb Your Mountain Developments Inc. & Joe/Eva Durocher, 21212, 21208, 21202 Erie Street South, Wheatley (West Kent)
• Consent PL202300162 – Wammes Acres Inc., Charing Cross Road, Harwich (South Kent)

Committee of Adjustment

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Committee of Adjustment meeting on July 20, 2023. No specific applications, decisions, or discussion items are included in the provided text.

Combined Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting to consider several planning applications, including a secondary plan for Wallaceburg's South Side and multiple zoning by-law amendments. The agenda also includes reports on homelessness, backyard chickens survey results, and various infrastructure projects. Council will also handle routine items like tenders, by-laws, and appointments.

• Wallaceburg South Side Neighbourhood Secondary Plan and draft Official Plan Amendment
• Zoning by-law amendments for properties on Charing Cross Road, Dawn Mills Road, Talbot Trail, and Helen Street
• RFP R23-197 award for building condition assessments with energy savings recommendations
• Backyard Chickens Survey Results information report
• Trial period for reduced ice rental rates

Council approved several zoning by-law amendments and consent applications for residential and agricultural properties. The Wallaceburg South Side Neighbourhood Secondary Plan was referred back to Administration for potential revisions.

• Referred Wallaceburg South Side Secondary Plan comments to Administration for consideration (15-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 21089 Charing Cross Road to permit an accessory residential dwelling (14-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for 29931 Dawn Mills Road to sever a surplus dwelling (13-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for 12119 Talbot Trail to sever an agricultural parcel (14-0)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 1288038 Ontario Incorporated on Talbot Trail to permit single detached dwellings (15-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for Bayside Homes Limited at 8 Helen Street to create a new residential lot

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting to award multiple construction and service contracts, purchase land for a road intersection improvement, and receive updates on the waste-to-energy project and other municipal programs. The agenda also includes several closed-session items, including negotiations for the Downtown Chatham Centre development and land acquisition in Wallaceburg. Several by-laws for drainage and water works projects are scheduled for readings.

• Tender awards for culvert replacement, parking lot improvements, retaining wall, bridge rehabilitation, curb repair, window/door replacement, traffic signal cabinets, and a new CK Housing apartment building
• Purchase of lands for Queen's Line and Merlin Road intersection improvement (roundabout)
• Preliminary assessing by-law for Doyle Line, Creek Road, and Maynard Line waterline project (Harwich)
• By-laws for drainage work on Stephen Henson Drain, Cranberry Marsh Drain, and Larsh Drain
• Closed session on Waste to Energy Project with Greenfield Global Inc., Downtown Chatham Centre Development, and Wallaceburg land acquisition

Council awarded several major infrastructure contracts, including a new apartment building and bridge rehabilitation. They also approved an investment of up to $1.3 million for a Waste to Energy project. Additionally, Council supported AMO recommendations for updating municipal Codes of Conduct.

• Approved $9,766,855.55 contract for CK Housing Services New Apartment Building to Jayden Construction (17-0)
• Approved $2,304,500.35 for LO Stonehouse Memorial Walkbridge rehabilitation to Dayson Industrial Services Inc. (17-0)
• Approved $114,695.00 for LO Stonehouse Memorial Walkbridge engineering to Dillon Consulting Limited (17-0)
• Approved up to $1.3 million investment for Waste to Energy Project with Greenfield Global Inc. (17-0)
• Approved Base Road over Morgan Drain Culvert Replacement tender (17-0)
• Approved Municipal Parking Lot Improvements tender (17-0)
• Approved Mitchell’s Bay Retaining Wall and Laneway Improvements tender (17-0)
• Supported AMO recommendations to update Codes of Conduct and Integrity Commissioner training (17-0)

Planning Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting to consider eight zoning by-law amendments and consent applications for properties across the municipality, including residential, agricultural, and commercial sites. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal matters and land disposition discussions, followed by the public meeting where these planning decisions will be made.

• Zoning by-law amendment for Habitat for Humanity Chatham-Kent at 55 Junction Avenue, Chatham
• Zoning by-law amendment for Kent Condominium Corporation No. 26 at 444 Riverview Drive, Chatham
• Consent and zoning amendment for Francis and Judy Clark at 21195 Orford Road, Orford
• Zoning amendment for Hensar Corporation at 125 McNaughton Avenue West, Chatham
• Closed session items: Erie Shore Drive litigation, McGregor Street land disposition, railway maintenance legal advice

Council approved four land consent and zoning applications for agricultural and residential parcels. Additionally, two zoning by-law amendments were passed to permit a multi-dwelling unit in Raleigh and a personal service establishment in Chatham.

• Approved consent and zoning for 21195 Orford Road to sever a 17.7 ha agricultural parcel (14-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 8586 Talbot Trail to permit a multiple dwelling of up to eight units (13-0)
• Approved consent and zoning for 11315, 11319, & 11365 Darrell Line to sever a 21.4 ha agricultural parcel (14-0)
• Approved consent and zoning for 10201 & 10203 Pioneer Line to sever a surplus dwelling lot (14-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 444 Riverview Drive to add Personal Service Establishment as a permitted use (14-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider 11 applications for consent (land severance) and minor variances across Chatham-Kent. Items include proposals at 10775 Ridge Line, 15765 Turin Line, 6669 Fifth Line East, 659-725 Grand Avenue West, 210 & 214 Erie Street South, 21350 Klondyke Road, 7214 & 7216 Talbot Trail, 14091 Cleeves Line, 15018 Longwoods Road, 3 David Crescent, and 46 Houston Street. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, conflict of interest disclosure, and approval of previous minutes.

• Minor variance application for Habitat for Humanity C-K at 46 Houston Street, Chatham
• Consent application for Wonnacott Farms Limited at 6669 Fifth Line East, Raleigh
• Consent and minor variance application for Sun Ridge Enterprises Ltd. at 14091 Cleeves Line, Orford
• Minor variance application for Brad-Lea Meadows Limited at 659-725 Grand Avenue West, Chatham
• Consent application for 571419 Ontario Limited at 15765 Turin Line, Orford

Council Meeting

Council will decide on a property tax increment grant for a development at 460 Keil Drive South in Chatham, and consider deeming by-laws for properties on Talbot Trail and Hiawatha Beach. A contract amendment for StreetScan data collection and asset management software is also up for award. The meeting includes a presentation from Hydro One on community projects and an information report on immigration as a driver of growth.

• Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant application for 1000027320 Ontario Inc. at 460 Keil Drive South, Chatham
• Deeming by-law for Thomas & Karen Renwick and 1000241009 Ontario Inc. on Talbot Trail, Romney
• Removal of 'H' holding symbol and deeming by-law for Kenneth Hollinsky at 866 & 868 Hiawatha Beach, Romney
• Contract amendment for StreetScan data collection and asset management software
• Compass Group Canada contract extension

Council approved a 167-unit vacant land condominium in Chatham and adopted a deeming by-law for lands in Romney. Members also voted to allow elected officials to accept payments for participation on regional, provincial, or federal boards. A contract extension for Compass Group Canada was sent back for further negotiation.

• Approved 167-unit vacant land condominium at 1001 Park Avenue West (13-0)
• Approved Deeming By-law for lands in Community of Romney (13-0)
• Approved elected officials to accept payments/stipends for regional, provincial, or federal boards (13-0)
• Directed administration to negotiate shorter term or opt-out clauses for Compass Group Canada contract (15-0)
• Approved StreetScan Data Collection and Asset Management Software contract amendment (15-0)
• Approved Community Improvement Plan grant application for 460 Keil Drive South (15-0)
• Approved removal of 'H' holding symbol and Deeming By-law for 866 & 868 Hiawatha Beach (15-0)

Council Strategic Planning Session

This is a strategic planning session where Council will discuss a draft strategic framework and vision for Chatham-Kent. No formal decisions are being made; deputations are not allowed at this meeting. A report on the outcomes will be presented at a future Council meeting.

• Group Discussion #1 - Draft Strategic Framework
• Group Discussion #2 - Vision
• No deputations permitted at this session
• Resolution to adjourn to closed session on June 5, 2023

Council Meeting

Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including bridge replacements on Brook Line and Claymore Line over Big Creek and a bridge rehabilitation on Jacob Road. They will also consider a mobile stage trailer purchase, a lease for the Chatham Railroad Museum, and a motion on swimmer safety at Erieau Beach. The agenda includes presentations on regional priorities and the Erieau Strategic Plan.

• Tender award for Brook Line and Claymore Line over Big Creek bridge replacements
• Tender award for Jacob Road Bridge over Rivard Drain rehabilitation
• Purchase of a mobile stage trailer (Showmobile)
• Chatham Railroad Museum site lease and purchase of a rail car
• Motion for safety of swimmers and watercraft at Erieau Beach

Council approved the sole-source purchase of a mobile stage trailer and authorized payments to vendors owned by council members' families. Several infrastructure tender awards and administrative reports were approved via a consent agenda.

• Approved $256,221.85 purchase of a Mobile Stage Trailer from Stageline (15-0)
• Authorized $100,000 sponsorship agreement with Mainstreet Credit Union for the mobile stage (15-0)
• Authorized payments to Glassroots Media (owned by Councillor Hall's spouse) and John and Kori Wright towing (owned by Councillor Wright) (13-0)
• Approved CKPS Admin Telephone PBX Replacement Solution (15-0)
• Approved Towanda Boulevard Storm Drain Replacement consulting engineering services (15-0)
• Approved Brook Line and Claymore Line over Big Creek Bridge Replacements contract (15-0)
• Approved Jacob Road Bridge over Rivard Drain Bridge Rehabilitation contract (15-0)
• Approved streetlight rebuild projects for Wallaceburg and Thamesville (15-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Chatham-Kent Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 14 applications for minor variances and consents (land severances) across the municipality. These are quasi-judicial hearings where the committee decides whether to grant relief from zoning bylaws or approve property divisions. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Minor variance for 360 Grand Avenue East, Chatham (1000092059 Ontario Inc.)
• Consent application for 24133 Prince Albert Road, Chatham (James & Karen Brodie)
• Consent applications for 8796 & 8812 Meadowvale Line and Corktown Line (Roelans and Burm Farms)
• Consent and minor variance for Jane Street, Camden (Back9 Holdings Corp.)
• Consent and minor variance for 4196 Tecumseh Line, Tilbury East (Thomas Landschoot)

Planning Meeting

The Planning meeting includes discussions on various land use applications across multiple communities. These items involve requests for zoning by-law amendments, consents, and a draft plan of subdivision.

• Zoning By-law Amendment: 25 Louise Street, Tilbury (West Kent)
• Consent and Zoning By-law Amendment: 15842 MacEwan Line, Zone (East Kent)
• Consent and Removal of 'H' Symbol: Riverview Line, Raleigh (South Kent)
• Zoning By-law Amendment: 15895 Longwoods Road, Zone (East Kent)
• Consent and Zoning By-law Amendment: 21198 & 21208 Erie Street South, Wheatley (West Kent)

Council approved five separate planning applications involving zoning by-law amendments and land consents. These decisions allow for increased housing density, the severing of land parcels, and the removal of holding symbols on specific properties.

• Approved zoning amendment for 25 Louise Street to permit multiple dwellings and increase density to 80 units per hectare (16-0)
• Approved consent to sever a surplus dwelling at 15842 MacEwan Line and associated zoning amendments (16-0)
• Approved consent to sever 1.15 ha at Riverview Line and removed 'H' holding symbol from subject lands (16-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 15895 Longwoods Road to increase permitted mobile homes from 7 to 21 (16-0)
• Approved consent for lot addition and zoning amendments for 21198 & 21208 Erie Street South (16-0)

Council Meeting

Council will vote on the 2023 municipal tax rates and Business Improvement Area rates for seven communities. It will also award tenders for road rehabilitation, sewer separation, and other infrastructure projects. A presentation from the Chatham-Kent Police Services chief is scheduled, and a donation of two Chatham properties from the Thomas Duncan estate is on the agenda.

• 2023 tax rates and BIA rates for Blenheim, Chatham, Dresden, Ridgetown, Tilbury, Wallaceburg, and Wheatley
• Tender award for Dufferin Avenue Road Rehabilitation (Contract T23-191)
• Tender award for William Street North Sewer Separation (Contract T23-161)
• Sole-source replacement of the primary 9-1-1 radio communications dispatch console
• Donation of 275 King Street West and Riverview Drive lands from the Estate of Thomas Duncan

Council approved a major road rehabilitation contract for Dufferin Avenue and updated the Councillor Ward Funding Policy. Several other tender awards and the 2023 tax rates were approved via the consent agenda.

• Awarded $8,747,892.86 contract for Dufferin Avenue Road Rehabilitation to Birnam Excavating Ltd. (17-0)
• Approved revised Councillor Ward Funding Policy (17-0)
• Approved 2023 Tax Rates via consent agenda (17-0)
• Approved William Street North Sewer Separation tender via consent agenda (17-0)
• Approved Cathcart Street Storm Sewer and Watermain Engineering RFP via consent agenda (17-0)
• Approved Hot-Mix Resurfacing tender via consent agenda (17-0)
• Approved Sidewalk Replacement and Concrete Repairs tender via consent agenda (17-0)
• Approved Primary 9-1-1 Radio Communications Dispatch Console Replacement sole source via consent agenda (17-0)

Council Strategic Planning Session

This is a strategic planning session, not a regular decision-making meeting. Council will discuss the municipality's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and top priorities in facilitated group discussions. No formal decisions are expected; a report on the outcomes will come to a future Council meeting. Deputations are not allowed at this session.

• Group discussion on municipality's strengths and weaknesses
• Group discussion on opportunities, threats, and top priorities
• Resolution to meet in closed session on May 8, 2023

Special Closed Session Council Meeting

This is a special closed session meeting of Chatham-Kent Council. The agenda consists of a bus tour of various South Kent locations for education and training purposes, with no public decisions or discussions scheduled. The meeting is procedural and does not include any substantive items for decision.

• Bus tour of various South Kent locations for member education and training
• Closed session held under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Council authorizes itself to meet in closed session on May 8, 2023

Combined Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council will consider several zoning by-law amendments, including changes to allow more housing, regulate large-scale greenhouses, and permit temporary outdoor patio extensions. The meeting also includes tender awards for road work and a land acquisition for affordable housing.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments regarding housing
• Zoning By-law amendment for large-scale greenhouse setbacks from urban areas
• Zoning By-law amendment for temporary outdoor patio extensions
• Tender award for Keil Drive South Extension
• Land acquisition at 495 Wallace Street, Wallaceburg for affordable housing

Council approved multiple planning applications, including land severances for surplus dwellings and zoning changes for commercial uses. A new regulation was adopted to allow temporary outdoor patios for up to eight months per year.

• Approved consent and zoning amendment for Wecker Farms Ltd. at 6835 Sixth Line East (16-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for Sherry-Lynn Brady at 8183 Eleventh Line (16-0)
• Approved consent for Michael Burke to sever a vacant industrial lot at 95 Cathcart Street (16-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for J Fantin Enterprises Ltd. to add a laundromat at 38 Queen Street North (16-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Gregory Dennis and Steve Van Eldik to add hotel units and a laundromat at 38 Talbot Street West (16-0)
• Approved zoning amendment allowing temporary outdoor patios for maximum eight months per year (16-0)
• Approved zoning amendment regulating large scale greenhouse setbacks from residential zones (vote tally not provided)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on 11 applications for minor variances and consents across Chatham-Kent. Items include residential and agricultural property adjustments in Dresden, Raleigh, Mitchell's Bay, Dover, Thamesville, Blenheim, and Chatham. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and hearing of applications.

• Minor variance application PL202300057 – Jeffrey & Jessie Jarrell, 503 Sydenham Street, Dresden
• Consent and minor variance application PL202300047 – AGinvest Farmland Three Inc., 6549 Eighth Line, Raleigh
• Consent application PL202300043 – Wecker Farms Ltd. & Johannes Wecker, 6665 Sixth Line East, Raleigh
• Minor variance application PL202300041 – 1690104 Ontario Inc., 18 Main Street, Mitchell's Bay
• Minor variance application PL202200053 – C. Clark Schultz, 70, 72, 74 Woods Street, Chatham

Special Closed Session Council Meeting

This is a special closed session meeting of Chatham-Kent Council. The only substantive item is a proposed land acquisition by the municipality for a property in Wallaceburg, discussed under the Municipal Act's closed session rules. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including disclosures of interest and adjournment.

• Proposed acquisition of land by the municipality for a property in Wallaceburg (closed session under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council will consider the 2023 tax policy, including tax ratios and maximum increases for commercial properties, and will receive a presentation on developing the 2024-2027 multi-year budget. The agenda also includes several tender awards for roadwork and other contracts, as well as reports on renaming Dover Beach, leasing farmland at the airport, and cemetery operations. The meeting includes a closed session, but no items were listed for it at publication.

• 2023 Tax Policy: tax ratios, maximum tax increases for commercial properties, and new construction bylaws
• Development of 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget and schedule of budget committee meetings
• Tender awards: T23-102 Surface Treatment, T23-102A Fibre Reinforced Surface Treatment, T23-162 Wrights Lane Reconstruction, T23-113 Pavement Markings, T23-103 Supply and Place Gravel
• Renaming of Dover Beach to Mitchell's Bay Beach
• Lease of farmland at Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport

Council approved a framework for the 2024-2027 multi-year operating budget and awarded several infrastructure contracts. A motion to adjust the farm tax ratio was passed for further review, and Council directed a review of splash pad operating dates.

• Approved 2024-2027 budget framework with net tax impact at or below annual inflation (17-0)
• Approved returning Tax Policy 2023 to Council on April 24 with a recommendation to increase farm tax ratio from 0.22 to 0.23 (9-8)
• Awarded $105,965.75 contract for Geotechnical Services and Material Testing to MTE Consultants Inc. (17-0)
• Approved multiple low bids for road gravel and shouldering materials from Rene Blain Trucking Ltd. and Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd. (17-0)
• Directed administration to review splash pad opening and closing dates to maximize seasonal usage (17-0)
• Approved renaming of Dover Beach to Mitchell’s Bay Beach via Consent Agenda (17-0)
• Approved BIA Board of Management Appointments via Consent Agenda (17-0)
• Approved various bridge and culvert consulting engineering contract amendments via Consent Agenda (17-0)

Council Meeting

Council will consider several items including expropriations for a roundabout at Queen's Line and Merlin Road, a contract amendment for Grand Avenue East reconstruction, and a donation of a taxidermy collection. They will also discuss updates to the procedure by-law and the diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice strategy.

• Expropriations for Queen's Line and Merlin Road intersection improvement
• Contract amendment for R20-291 – Consulting Services for Grand Avenue East Road Reconstruction
• Donation of MacPhail Taxidermy Collection to Stones 'N Bones Museum
• Together CK Grant - 2023 Funding Recommendations
• Offer to purchase part of property on Gesner Line, Community of Muirkirk

Council approved several funding allocations, including $424,781 for Together CK grants and up to $200,000 for veteran memorial renovations. The board also authorized a plan for improvements to the Wheatley Area Arena and updated the Procedure By-law regarding deputations.

• Approved $424,781 in Together CK grants for community projects, significant events, and community events (14-0)
• Approved up to $200,000 for veteran memorial park projects (15-0)
• Authorized up to $20,000 for the Fergie Jenkins Statue Unveiling Ceremony (14-0)
• Approved allocating $115,000 for a new ball diamond in Blenheim (15-0)
• Approved a plan to develop achievable improvements for Wheatley Area Arena (16-0)
• Approved revised Procedure By-law regarding deputation formats (15-0)
• Approved donation of MacPhail Taxidermy Collection to Stones ’N Bones Museum via Consent Agenda (15-0)
• Approved expropriations for Queen’s Line and Merlin Road intersection improvement via Consent Agenda (15-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider nine applications for consents, minor variances, and a certificate of validation under the Planning Act. Items include property at 51 Patteson Avenue, 13141 Beechwood Line, 4332 Tecumseh Line, 5386 Pain Court Line, 9 Birmingham Lane, 140 Andrew Avenue, 15292 McDonald Line, 10549 & 10553 Front Line, and 8287 Dover Centre Line.

• Application for Certificate of Validation (PL202300014) – James Simpson, 51 Patteson Avenue, Chatham
• Application for Consent (PL202300012) – Estate of Doris Bateman, 13141 Beechwood Line, Howard
• Applications for Consent and Minor Variance (PL202300026) – David and Brenda Mailloux, 4332 Tecumseh Line, Tilbury-East
• Applications for Consent & Minor Variance (PL202300019) – Chris Rylett & Shelley Stanford, 5386 Pain Court Line, Dover
• Application for Minor Variance (PL202300045) – Robert & Evelyn Mayo, 140 Andrew Avenue, Wallaceburg

Planning Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council's Planning meeting on March 20, 2023, will consider nine applications for consent and zoning by-law amendments at various properties across the municipality. These are public decisions on land-use changes, with reports and draft by-laws attached for each. The agenda also includes standard procedural items like call to order, disclosures of interest, and a closed session (with no items listed).

• Consent and zoning amendment PL202300017 – Ralph Roels, 24450 Dashwheel Road, Tilbury East
• Consent and zoning amendment PL202300007 – Robbie Chambers, 10235 Pioneer Line, Chatham
• Zoning amendment PL202300010 – Robert and Tasha Shaw, 13504 Jane Street, Thamesville
• Zoning amendment PL202300039 – First Family Homes Inc., Lanz Boulevard, Blenheim
• Zoning amendment PL202300027 – N2 Energy Solutions Inc., 56 & 60 King Street East, Chatham

Chatham-Kent Council approved several zoning by-law amendments and consent applications for residential and agricultural land use. Most motions passed unanimously, though one zoning amendment for 153 Harvey Street passed with one dissenting vote. Some recommendations for the Wheatley application were postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved consent and zoning amendment for 24450 Dashwheel Road (16-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for 10235 Pioneer Line (15-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 13504 Jane Street (16-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Lanz Boulevard to permit a 6-unit dwelling (16-0)
• Approved partial recommendations for 21198 & 21208 Erie Street South; postponed others (16-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 56 & 60 King Street East (16-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 594 Murray Street (15-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 153 Harvey Street (15-1)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting to award several contracts including grass cutting, road crack sealing, and engineering services, and to consider amendments to waterline and sewer project bylaws. The agenda also includes presentations on supportive housing, a traffic study, and several motions from councillors. A closed session is scheduled for items related to NG9-1-1, land acquisition, and education.

• Tender awards: T23-100 Municipal Grass Cutting, T23-110 Road Crack Cleaning and Sealing, T22-237 Gregory Line Culvert Replacement
• RFP award R22-367 for Selkirk Street Sewer Separation and Memory Lane Reconstruction engineering services
• Amendments to waterline/sewer bylaws: Pioneer Line, Queens Line, Wellington Street projects
• Supportive Housing and Indwell presentation by Polly Smith
• Motion to investigate pedestrian-activated crosswalk on Park Avenue East

Council authorized a Memorandum of Understanding and a conditional commitment of up to $9,690,000 for 95 supportive affordable housing units at 55 Croydon Street. Other key actions included awarding several municipal service contracts and repurchasing land in the Bloomfield Business Park.

• Approved conditional commitment of up to $9,690,000 for 95 supportive housing units (8-6)
• Approved $1,449,405.81 five-year municipal grass cutting contract (13-1)
• Approved $271,826 purchase of one dump truck from Carrier Truck Centre Inc. (15-0)
• Approved nursing and medical supplies contract with Cardinal Health not to exceed $525,413 (15-0)
• Approved repurchase of 3.95 acres from Flodo Enterprises for $197,500 and 3.89 acres from Myriad Technologies for $194,500 (15-0)
• Approved installation of an All-Way Stop at Middle Line and Wheatley Road/Queen Street South (15-0)
• Directed administration to engage other municipalities to reduce insurance costs (15-0)
• Referred changes to Procedure By-law regarding deputations back to administration for consultation (15-0)

Combined Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council will hold a combined meeting on February 13, 2023, starting with a closed session for cyber security training and legal advice on a grass cutting tender. In open session, they will consider five planning applications for consent and zoning by-law amendments, as well as resolutions supporting energy projects. The agenda also includes drainage by-laws, user fees, and routine approvals.

• Zoning/consent applications at 6455 Tenth Line, 12481 Ridge Street, 19327 Fargo Road, 6 & 7 Indian Creek Road East & 851 Charing Cross Road, and 18125 Equus Trail
• IESO Expedited-LT1 RFP municipal support resolution requests (attachments from Wheat Energy Storage, Boralex, Kruger, Cedarline)
• By-laws for drainage work on Cyrus Huffman Drain and Kneebone Drain (first and second reading)
• By-law to establish certain user fees
• Closed session items: cyber security training and solicitor-client advice on Municipal Grass Cutting Tender

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting to award several contracts, including engineering services for road reconstruction and slope stabilization, and general contracting for a new public works garage. They will also consider a land sale, a lease agreement for a mobile health clinic, and a motion regarding speed limits. The agenda includes a closed session for legal and negotiation matters, and several routine items such as by-laws and staff appointments.

• RFP award for engineering services for Elizabeth Street and Lisgar Street reconstruction in Wallaceburg
• RFP award for engineering services for Sydenham River slope stabilization near Glasgow Line and Short Line
• Contract award for general contracting services for new Public Works Garage at 65 Creek Road, Chatham
• Offer to purchase part of property on St George St., Blenheim
• Motion by Councillor Finn re speed limit on Park Avenue West, Chatham

Council approved a multi-million dollar contract for a new garage and authorized a lease for a mobile health clinic in Bothwell. They also initiated a public survey regarding backyard chickens and ordered a speed limit review on Park Avenue West. Several drainage and staff appointment by-laws were passed.

• Awarded $5,856,790 contract for Chatham Public Works Garage to Barrineti Construction Ltd. (17-0)
• Approved planning for Blenheim Memorial Arena ice plant replacement using a natural refrigerant system (17-0)
• Authorized 4-year lease with CarePartners for mobile health clinic at 860 Main Street North, Bothwell for $750/month plus HST (17-0)
• Approved review of 60 km/hr and 70 km/hr speed limit zones on Park Avenue West and Howard Road (17-0)
• Approved 'Let’s Talk' survey and information report on permitting backyard chickens in residential areas (17-0)
• Approved purchase of part of property PIN 00939 0040 on St George St, Blenheim (17-0)
• Approved consulting engineering for Elizabeth and Lisgar Street reconstruction in Wallaceburg (17-0)
• Passed 13 drainage-related by-laws and 4 staff appointment by-laws

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee is meeting to continue its review of the operating budget, following up on previous discussions. The agenda includes written deputations, items not recommended, and general motions from the floor, but no specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Operating budget (continued from previous meeting)
• Items not recommended
• General motions from the floor
• Written deputations accepted by email until 3:00 pm

The Budget Committee approved the 2023 Budget with a tax impact of 5.64%. The committee also approved several specific funding requests for infrastructure, health services, and parks, while adopting provisions for labour contracts.

• Adopted 2023 Budget with 5.64% tax impact (9-8)
• Approved $4.5M grant for Chatham-Kent Health Alliance paid over 5 years (17-0)
• Approved $50,000 annually for 10 years for Gravel Road Study (16-1)
• Approved $120,000 increase for Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Division (15-2)
• Approved one-time 2023 expense for Family Physician Recruitment & Retention Funding (17-0)
• Approved $9,000 for Chatham Pump Track Maintenance (16-1)
• Approved $5,000 for Talbot Trail Park Notice of Motion (16-1)
• Approved $3,000 for Zonta Park Maintenance of Rock Feature (14-3)

Special Closed Session Council Meeting

This is a special closed session meeting of Chatham-Kent Council. The only substantive item is a motion to move into closed session to discuss advice subject to solicitor-client privilege and negotiation strategy regarding Battery Energy Storage System Projects. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions.

• Closed session discussion on Battery Energy Storage System Projects under Section 239(2)(f) & (k) of the Municipal Act
• Authorization to hold a closed session at the next meeting on February 6, 2023

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee is meeting to continue deliberations on the municipality's operating budget. The agenda includes follow-up from previous meetings, public deputations, and a closed session for matters such as employee negotiations and legal advice. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda itself.

• Operating budget review
• Public deputations accepted by email until 3:00 pm
• Closed session under Municipal Act for labour relations, legal advice, and personnel matters

The Budget Committee approved several funding adjustments for the 2023 proposed budget, including an increase for affordable housing and Wi-Fi services. The committee also adjusted costs for vehicle deliveries and workforce research. The current tax impact is reported at 5.61%.

• Approved $130,020 increase to the Affordable Housing Reserve (10-6)
• Approved $38,000 for Riverview Gardens Wi-Fi Managed Service (15-0)
• Approved $3,047 from Strategic Development Reserve for Workforce Planning & Research RED Grant (16-0)
• Reduced 2023 one-time cost for New 3 Tonne Dump Truck – Kent Centre by $33,266 (15-0)
• Reduced 2023 one-time cost for New 6 Tonne Snow Plow – Chatham by $70,525 (15-0)

Budget Committee Meeting

The Chatham-Kent Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the capital budget, including new capital projects and the Capital Asset Management Plan, as well as police services. The agenda also includes results of community engagement and deputations from the public. This is a working session where decisions may be made on budget items.

• Capital Budget – Capital New & Capital Asset Management Plan
• Police Services
• Results of Community Engagement
• Public deputations accepted via email until 3:00 pm

The Budget Committee approved a net budget increase of $1,127,451 for Police Services. Additionally, the committee reduced the construction index inflation rate for capital projects to save $1,355,800.

• Approved 2023 Police Budget requests with a net increase of $1,127,451 (16-0)
• Approved changing 'Construction Index Inflation on Capital/Lifecycle' from 6% to 4%, saving $1,355,800 (17-0)

Special Closed Session Council Meeting

This is a special closed session meeting of Chatham-Kent Council. Council will discuss litigation regarding a municipal property damage collections lawsuit and receive solicitor-client privileged advice on battery energy storage system projects. The meeting is closed to the public under the Municipal Act.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) for litigation on Municipal Property Damage Collections Lawsuit
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(f) for solicitor-client advice on Battery Energy Storage System Projects
• Council to authorize future closed session on February 6, 2023

Combined Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council is meeting to consider a range of items including seven zoning by-law amendments and consent applications, several tender awards, and a site plan control by-law amendment related to provincial housing legislation. The agenda also includes reports on the Talbot Trail relocation environmental assessment, a pickleball court expansion strategy, and a budget variance forecast. Council will also consider motions on vaccination policies and Integrity Commissioner powers.

• Zoning by-law amendments for properties on Tramway Road, Dover Centre Line, Talbot Trail, Eberle Line, Burk Line, Mill Street West, and Base Line
• Tender awards: T22-358 Thames River Slope Stability (Riverview Line) and T22-233 McDougall Line Bridge replacement
• Site Plan Control By-law amendment to implement Ontario Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act)
• Talbot Trail Relocation Environmental Assessment – council consideration
• October 2022 Budget Variance Forecast report

Council approved multiple zoning by-law amendments for residential and commercial developments and awarded a $1.8M contract for Thames River slope stability. They also endorsed a plan to reopen the Talbot Trail and authorized a leave of absence for Councillor Melissa Harrigan.

• Approved $1,806,625.47 contract to Birnam Excavating Ltd. for Thames River Slope Stability (17-0)
• Approved zoning for 5-storey mixed-use building at 8 & 10-12 Mill Street West, Tilbury (16-0)
• Approved zoning for apartment dwellings at 7030 Base Line, Wallaceburg (15-0)
• Approved 'Option 3' to reopen the Talbot Trail Phase 1 (14-3)
• Authorized leave of absence for Councillor Melissa Harrigan (17-0)
• Approved development of Kyle Park in Blenheim with community groups (16-1)
• Denied motion regarding future vaccination employment policies (5-12)
• Denied zoning application for Peaceful Acres Limited at 29914 & 29988 Tramway Road

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee is meeting to consider the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's 2023 Draft Budget. The agenda includes a public deputation period for residents to speak on budget items, followed by adjournment. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• 2023 Draft Budget review
• Public deputations on agenda items (by-law 141-2022, Section 7.9(a))

The meeting was an information-only session with no motions made. The committee received an overview of the 2023 draft budget and heard funding requests from health and housing organizations.