Point Edward public meetings in 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The Village of Point Edward Council is meeting to conduct regular business and a closed session. The primary item for discussion in the closed session is a zoning by-law amendment regarding the Marina Lands.

• Amended Zoning By-Law 29 of 2023 regarding Marina Lands
• By-Law Number 31 of 2024 to confirm resolutions adopted up to December 19, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The council will discuss a motion requesting the province redistribute the land transfer tax and GST to municipalities for sustainable infrastructure funding. A by‑law (No. 30 of 2024) will be considered to confirm all resolutions adopted up to December 3, 2024. Closed‑session items include a Bridgeview Marina refund request, an OMERS benefit for firefighters, and a resolution to reconvene to a regular council session. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Motion of Support: Request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding
• Confirmation By‑Law No. 30 of 2024 confirming council resolutions up to Dec 3 2024
• Bridgeview Marina Refund Request (closed session)
• OMERS Benefit for Firefighters (closed session)
• Resolution to Reconvene to Regular Council Session (closed session)

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

The Point Edward Police Services Board will hear its September and October 2024 reports, consider By-Law Number 1 of 2024 to name the board, and review monthly financial statements for the periods ending September 30, 2024 and October 31, 2024. Routine items include call to order, declarations of interest, circulation of prior minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Point Edward Police Services Board report for September and October 2024
• By-Law Number 1 of 2024 to name the Point Edward Police Services Board
• Police Services Board monthly financial statements for periods ending September 30, 2024 and October 31, 2024
• Council issues/correspondence
• Business arising from minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Point Edward Council will consider a resolution setting the village's contribution to Ontario Provincial Police costs for 2025. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement, a curb‑cut application for 111 Victorias Avenue, and the adoption of recent council minutes. A confirmation by‑law will formalize resolutions adopted up to November 26, 2024.

• 2024 Provincial Planning Statement presentation by Lambton County planners
• 111 Victorias Avenue curb cut widening application
• Resolution – Ontario Provincial Police Costs 2025
• Confirmation By‑Law No. 29 of 2024 to confirm prior resolutions
• Adoption of council minutes from October 22 and November 12, 2024

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will review monthly reports from the Arena and Public Works, examine health‑and‑safety inspection sheets, and discuss data from speed cameras on Front Street and Michigan Avenue. New business includes a proposal to declare a decommissioned snowplow surplus, and a sponsorship collaboration opportunity with the Pacers Organization. The committee will also review the October financial statements for the Arena and Public Works.

• Arena Monthly Report for October 2024
• Public Works Monthly Report for October 2024
• Disposal of Surplus Snowplow – staff request to declare the decommissioned snowplow surplus
• Speed Spy Data – October 2024 speed camera analysis for Front Street and Michigan Avenue
• Sponsorship Collaboration Opportunity – proposal from the Pacers Organization

The Operations Committee received and filed monthly reports for the Arena and Public Works, approved the disposal of a decommissioned snowplow, and authorized a sponsorship collaboration meeting. No major policy changes or budget decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine.

• Received and filed Arena JHSC Inspection Sheets
• Received and filed Public Works JHSC Inspection Sheets
• Received and filed Arena Monthly Report for October 2024
• Received and filed Public Works Monthly Report for October 2024
• Declared decommissioned snowplow surplus and sent to local recycler
• Received and filed Speed Spy Data report for October 2024
• Authorized meeting with four major user groups to explain advertising program
• Received and filed Arena and Public Works financial statements for October 2024

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services Committee will meet to review monthly operational and financial reports for October 2024. The session includes a review of health and safety inspections and financial statements for water, wastewater, and storm stations.

• Environmental Services Monthly Report for October 2024
• Environmental Services Joint Health and Safety Committee October 2024 Inspection
• Financial Statements for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) ending October 31, 2024
• Financial Statements for Storm Stations ending October 31, 2024

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will examine August and September bank reconciliations for both general funds and water services. It will also review the village’s financial statements for the period ending October 31, 2024. Additional items include a health and safety inspection report for the municipal office and a discussion of upcoming village events.

• August Bank Reconciliations – General
• August Bank Reconciliations – Water
• September Bank Reconciliations – General
• September Bank Reconciliations – Water
• Review of Financial Statements for the period ending October 31, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The Point Edward Council will vote on By‑Law No. 28 of 2024, which confirms all resolutions adopted up to November 12, 2024. A new business item will discuss selecting a date for the December council meeting. The agenda also includes routine reports such as financial updates, committee reports, and a closed‑session resolution to reconvene.

• By‑Law No. 28 of 2024 to confirm council resolutions adopted through November 12, 2024
• Discussion of a date for the December council meeting
• Environmental Services Building Committee report (Nov 6, 2024)
• Financial reports
• Resolution to reconvene to a regular council session after the closed session

Fire Committee

The Fire Committee is meeting to review operational and financial documents from October 2024. The session includes a review of health and safety inspections and the monthly fire report.

• Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) October 2024 Inspection
• Fire Monthly Report for October 2024
• Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending October 31, 2024

Environmental Services Building Committee

The Environmental Services Committee will discuss the tender documents for constructing a new building. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, declarations of interest, and review of prior minutes. No decisions or votes are recorded in the agenda.

• Tender Documents for New Building

Committee of Adjustment

The Point Edward Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications concerning 1400‑1460 Venetian Boulevard: a consent (severance) application (B-01/2024) and a minor variance application (A-03/2024). Staff reports for each application are attached. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the May 30, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting.

• Application B-01/2024 – consent/severance for 1400‑1460 Venetian Boulevard
• Application A-03/2024 – minor variance for 1400‑1460 Venetian Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from the May 30, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The Point Edward Council will discuss the third‑quarter payment received from OLG, totaling $1,363,362, and note the $484,362 still expected for the fourth quarter. A second food‑truck location in Waterfront Park will be reviewed. The meeting includes a speed‑camera analysis for Michigan Avenue and Front Street for September 2024. Proposed changes to the Point Edward Sarnia Transit route for 2025 will be presented for public feedback.

• OLG Quarterly Payment – $1,363,362 received, $484,362 pending
• Waterfront Park second food‑services vehicle location – updated review
• Speed Camera Analysis – September 2024 data for Michigan Ave. and Front St.
• Sarnia Transit Route Changes – service to run every 80 minutes, fewer daily trips
• By‑Law No. 26 of 2024 – establishes fees and charges for the Village

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider the September 2024 monthly reports for the arena and public works departments. It will also review the corresponding financial statements for both departments. Health and safety inspection sheets for the arena and public works will be examined. The meeting will set the next Operations Committee date for November 12, 2024.

• Multi Use Path Signage presentation by Tristan Bassett and Kirsten Kilner Holmes
• Arena Monthly Report for September 2024
• Public Works Monthly Report for September 2024
• Review of Arena and Public Works financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2024
• Health and Safety inspection sheets for the arena and public works (September 2024)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will examine the annual Fees and Charges By‑Law and consider any recommendations for changes to Council. It will also review the financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2024. Additional items include health and safety inspection reports, upcoming village events, and routine correspondence.

• Annual Review of the Fees and Charges Schedule
• Financial Statements for the period ending September 30, 2024
• Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) inspection sheets
• Upcoming Village Events
• Council Issues/Correspondence

Fire Committee

The Fire Committee will meet to review monthly operational and financial reports for September 2024. The session includes a review of health and safety inspection sheets and a task list carried forward from previous meetings.

• Fire Dept. September 2024 Inspection sheets
• Fire Monthly Report for September 2024
• Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending September 30, 2024

Environmental Services

The committee is meeting to review monthly operational and financial reports for September 2024. The session includes a review of health and safety inspections and financial statements for water and storm stations.

• WPCP September 2024 Inspection sheets
• Environmental Services Monthly Report for September 2024
• Financial Statements for Water and WWTP ending September 30, 2024
• Financial Statements for Storm Stations ending September 30, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The Point Edward Council will discuss the Paradigm Report recommendations and make a decision on traffic calming measures for Louisa Street. It will also consider By‑Law 24, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement for the Canada Community Building Fund grant, and a Confirmation By‑Law for resolutions adopted up to October 8, 2024. A closed‑session discussion on the Holmes Foundry development is scheduled, followed by a resolution to adjourn to an ‘In Camera’ session.

• Louisa Street Traffic Calming Measures – decision based on Paradigm Report recommendations
• By‑Law Number 24, 2024 – authorizes Mayor and Clerk to sign agreement for Canada Community Building Fund grant
• Confirmation By‑Law Number 24, 2024 – confirms council resolutions adopted up to October 8, 2024
• Closed‑session discussion of Holmes Foundry Development
• Resolution to adjourn to an ‘In Camera’ session

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

The Point Edward Police Services Board will receive the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Point Edward report for July and August 2024. Members will examine new speed‑camera data analyses for Front Street and Michigan Avenue, presented in a monthly dashboard format. The board will also consider the Open Air Burning By‑Law (18 of 2023) and review the August 2024 financial statements. The meeting follows standard procedural items such as minutes circulation and declaration of pecuniary interest.

• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Point Edward Police Services Board Report for July and August 2024
• Speed Camera Analysis – New Monthly Format with Overall Tracking Dashboard (Front St and Michigan Ave)
• Open Air Burning By‑Law (18 of 2023) shared with OPP
• Police Services Board Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending August 31, 2024
• Post‑Meeting Minutes – PSB_Jul25_2024 – English.pdf

Regular Council Meeting

The Point Edward Council will discuss new budget direction items for 2024 and 2025, covering a capital spending hold, operational efficiency measures, and guidance for the 2025 budget. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning by‑law amendment for 207 Victoria Avenue, an exemption request for the fence by‑law at 906 Church Street, and the adoption of several by‑laws. Financial statements for July and August 2024 and various committee reports will be reviewed.

• Budget Direction for 2024 and 2025 – capital spending hold, operational efficiency, 2025 budget guidance
• Exemption Request to Village Fence By‑Law – 906 Church Street
• Adoption of Zoning By‑Law Amendment No. 2 (2024)
• By‑Law 21 of 2024 to appoint a Treasurer‑Tax Collector
• Public hearing on Zoning By‑Law Amendment – 207 Victoria Avenue (conflict declared by Councillor Mondoux)

Fire Committee

The Fire Committee will review the July and August 2024 fire monthly reports and the August 2024 fire financial statements. It will examine the Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets. The committee will consider a proposal for signage in Waterfront Park that would prohibit open fires.

• Fire Monthly Report for July and August, 2024
• Signage for Waterfront Park prohibiting open fires
• Fire Monthly Financial Statements for the period ending August 31, 2024
• Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) inspection sheets

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will review monthly reports and financial statements for the Arena and Public Works. Members will discuss potential changes to waste collection limits, park infrastructure, and recreation planning.

• Proposed reduction of garbage collection limit from four bags to three bags
• Review of a second food truck location at Waterfront Park
• Proposed updated pricing model for Arena advertising
• Repairs to uneven asphalt pathways on the west side of Waterfront Park parking lot
• Speed camera data analysis for Front Street and Michigan Avenue

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review the village’s financial statements for the period ending August 31, 2024. It will also examine the May, June, and July 2024 bank reconciliations for both general funds and water services. A municipal office health and safety inspection report will be considered.

• May 2024 Bank Reconciliations – General
• May 2024 Bank Reconciliations – Water
• June 2024 Bank Reconciliations – General
• June 2024 Bank Reconciliations – Water
• Review of Financial Statements for period ending August 31, 2024

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services Committee will review the July and August 2024 monthly environmental services report, examine the Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection for the wastewater treatment plant, and consider the August 2024 financial statements for water and storm‑water operations. No specific motions or approvals are listed, so the meeting appears to focus on informational updates.

• Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for the WWTP (August 2024)
• Environmental Services monthly report for July and August 2024
• Monthly financial statements for the period ending August 31, 2024 – water WWTP summary and detail
• Monthly financial statements for the period ending August 31, 2024 – storm stations summary and detail

Regular Council Meeting

The Point Edward Council will consider and vote on By‑Law 17 of 2024 (affecting water connections), By‑Law 18 of 2024 (maintaining highways), and By‑Law 19 of 2024 (regulating use of Point Edward parks). A proposal for a second food truck in Waterfront Park will also be presented. The closed‑session agenda includes updates on the St. Clair/Lite Street reconstruction project and the City of Sarnia zoning by‑law amendment appeal.

• By‑Law 17 of 2024 – Water Connections
• By‑Law 18 of 2024 – Highway Maintenance
• By‑Law 19 of 2024 – Point Edward Parks Regulations
• Food Truck Proposal for Waterfront Park
• Closed‑session: St. Clair/Lite Street Reconstruction Project Update

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services Committee will review the monthly report for June 2024 and June health and safety inspection sheets. The committee will also examine financial statements for water, wastewater treatment plants, and storm stations for the period ending June 30, 2024.

• June 2024 Environmental Services Monthly Report
• June JHSC inspection sheets
• Water and WWTP financial statements (ending June 30, 2024)
• Storm Stations financial statements (ending June 30, 2024)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2024. The committee will also review Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets.

• Review of financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2024
• Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) inspection sheets

Fire Committee

The Fire Committee will review the June 2024 monthly report and financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2024. The agenda also includes a review of health and safety inspection sheets and previous meeting minutes.

• Fire Monthly Report for June 2024
• Financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2024
• JHSC inspection sheets
• Circulation of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes

Operations Committee

The committee will consider a resident request for multi-use path signage and markings to improve safety. The agenda also includes a review of the cleaning schedule for Waterfront Park washrooms.

• Resident request for Multi Use Path signage and markings
• Review of Waterfront Park washroom cleaning schedule
• June 2024 Arena monthly report
• June 2024 Public Works monthly report
• Review of June 30, 2024 financial statements

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will receive an update on the St. Clair-Lite Street reconstruction project. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the disposition of a road allowance at the end of Ernest Street. Public comments are scheduled for both items.

• St. Clair-Lite Street Reconstruction Update
• Disposition of Road Allowance at end of Ernest Street
• Confirmation By-Law Number 16 of 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will consider zoning and Official Plan amendments for 170 Exmouth Street. Presentations are scheduled regarding the Second Blue Water Bridge Rehabilitation Project and the Lambton Area Water Supply System reorganization. The agenda also includes a proposal to honor local soldiers.

• Zoning and Official Plan amendments for 170 Exmouth Street
• Presentation on the Second Blue Water Bridge Rehabilitation Project
• Proposal for 'Where They Called Home' soldier memorial
• Request for a new speed tracking device for Venetian Boulevard

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services Committee will review the monthly report for May 2024. The meeting also includes a review of health and safety inspection sheets and financial statements for storm stations and water-WWTP.

• May 2024 Environmental Services Monthly Report
• May 2024 Health and Safety inspection sheets
• Storm Stations May financial statements
• Water-WWTP May financial statements

Finance and Administration Committee

The committee will review April bank reconciliations for the general and water funds. Members will also examine financial statements for the period ending May 31, 2024. The agenda includes a review of Municipal Office health and safety inspection sheets.

• April Bank Reconciliations - General
• April Bank Reconciliations - Water
• Financial Statements for the period ending May 31, 2024
• Municipal Office JHSC Inspection Sheets

Fire Committee

The Fire Committee will review the May 2024 monthly report and financial statements ending May 31, 2024. The agenda also includes reviewing health and safety inspection sheets from May 2024.

• Review of May 2024 Fire Monthly Report
• Review of Fire Financial Statements ending May 31, 2024
• Review of May 2024 JHSC inspection sheets
• Circulation of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is reviewing May 2024 monthly reports for the Arena and Public Works departments. The committee will discuss replacing aging hot water tank infrastructure at Optimist Hall. An update on the St. Clair and Lite Street reconstruction project will also be provided.

• Hot water tank replacement at Optimist Hall
• St. Clair/Lite Street Reconstruction Update
• Arena advertising pricing structure update
• May 2024 Arena monthly report
• May 2024 Public Works monthly report

Committee of Adjustment

The Point Edward Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one application for a minor variance at 26 Louisa Street. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other procedural items.

• Application A-02/2024 by Bob Rose for a minor variance at 26 Louisa Street

Regular Council Meeting

Point Edward Council will hear a delegation from Enbridge about a proposed Integrated Resource Planning pilot program for the village. Council will also consider a bylaw to levy taxes for 2024, a park closure bylaw, and a proposal for a mural on the fire hall north wall. Several committee reports and financial statements for April 2024 are scheduled for review.

• Delegation from Enbridge representative Spencer Pray regarding an Integrated Resource Planning pilot program
• By-Law Number 11 of 2024 to levy taxes for the year 2024
• Proposal for a mural on the north wall of the fire hall
• By-Law to close public parks on a nightly basis
• Deputy Mayor motion regarding lawn maintenance at Federal Bridge Corporation property

Fire Committee

The Fire Committee will review the April 2024 fire monthly report, financial statements for the period ending April 30, 2024, and a task list carried forward from previous meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of Fire Monthly Report for April 2024
• Review of Fire Monthly Financial Statements for period ending April 30, 2024
• Review of Fire Hall Joint Health and Safety Committee Inspection Sheets for April 2024
• Circulation of prior meeting minutes

Operations Committee

The Point Edward Operations Committee is meeting to review routine monthly reports from the Arena and Public Works, including financial statements for April 2024. They will also discuss the first set of radar device data from Michigan Avenue and receive an update on the St. Clair/Lite Street reconstruction project. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• St. Clair/Lite Street Reconstruction Project Update
• Radar Device Data - Michigan Avenue (April 25 - May 6)
• Arena Monthly Report and Financial Statements for April 2024
• Public Works Monthly Report and Financial Statements for April 2024
• Arena and Public Works Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets

Finance and Administration Committee

The Point Edward Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review routine financial matters, including bank reconciliations for January through March and financial statements for the period ending April 30, 2024. The agenda also includes discussion of the Christmas in the Village event and a health and safety inspection report. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Bank reconciliations for January, February, and March for general and water departments
• Financial statements for period ending April 30, 2024
• Christmas in the Village survey results and memo
• Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for April 2024
• Task list carried forward from previous meetings

Environmental Services

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Environmental Services Committee. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a task list review, a health and safety inspection report, a monthly environmental services report, and financial statements for April 2024. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review of Environmental Services Monthly Report for April 2024
• Review of Environmental Services Monthly Financial Statements for period ending April 30, 2024
• Review of WPCP April 2024 Inspection from Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Review of May 14, 2024 Task List

Regular Council Meeting

Point Edward Council is meeting to consider a property tax relief request from a St. Clair business owner and to receive the first quarter OLG municipal contribution payment. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from three prior meetings, financial reports for March 2024, and committee reports from April 9, 2024.

• Tax relief request from a business owner on St. Clair
• OLG first quarter municipal contribution payment received
• General operations financial statements for March 2024
• Environmental services financial statements for March 2024
• Building permit report as of April 16, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a grant application for the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, disclosure of interests, and adoption of minutes. The only substantive item listed is the grant application, with supporting documents attached.

• Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund Grant Application (with FAQs and program guidelines attached)

Fire Committee

The Fire Committee will meet to review the March 2024 fire report and financial statements, discuss ongoing tasks, and set the next meeting date. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review of Fire Monthly Report for March 2024
• Review of Fire Monthly Financial Statements for period ending March 31, 2024
• Circulation of prior meeting minutes (FIR_Mar12_2024)
• Review of ongoing task list (April 5, 2024)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider deferring a public meeting for a proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendment at 172 Exmouth Street. They will also receive the 2023 annual performance report for the water pollution control plant and vote on an OMERS participation by-law.

• 172 Exmouth Street Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment public meeting deferred to a future meeting
• 2023 Annual Performance Report for the Water Pollution Control Plant circulated to Council
• By-Law Number 6 of 2024 being an OMERS Participation By-Law

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services Committee of Point Edward is meeting to review the March 2024 monthly report and financial statements for water, wastewater, and stormwater operations. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a task list, and setting the next meeting date. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review of Environmental Services Monthly Report for March 2024
• Review of Environmental Services Monthly Financial Statements for period ending March 31, 2024 (Water-WWTP and Storm Stations)
• Circulation of minutes from March 12, 2024 meeting
• Review of ongoing tasks from task list dated April 5, 2024

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review a proposal to cancel the Christmas in the Village event and expand the Canada Day event. They will also review financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2024, and discuss a task list carried forward from previous meetings.

• Proposal to cancel Christmas in the Village and expand Canada Day event
• Review of financial statements for period ending March 31, 2024
• Circulation of prior meeting minutes (March 12, 2024)
• Discussion of ongoing tasks from previous meetings

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one application for a minor variance at 157 Victoria Avenue, submitted by Jeff Taylor. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other routine business.

• Application A-01/2024 - Taylor - 157 Victoria Avenue for a minor variance
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2023 meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Point Edward Council is meeting to adopt minutes, receive committee reports, and consider several items including a new fireworks bylaw and annual reports from Environmental Services. The agenda is largely procedural with no major rezonings or contracts listed.

• By-Law Number 7 of 2024, respecting the sale and setting off of fireworks in the Village of Point Edward
• Annual reports from Environmental Services: Schedule 11 Annual Report O. Reg 170 and 2023 Annual Summary Report
• Financial statements for February 2024 (General Operations and Environmental Services)
• Building permit report as of March 20, 2024
• Committee minutes from Operations, Fire, Environmental Services, Finance, and Environmental Services Building Committee meetings of March 12 and 14, 2024

Council Budget Meeting

The Village of Point Edward Council is meeting to review and discuss the 2024 Capital Budget, which includes numerous proposed expenditures for infrastructure, equipment, and community projects. The agenda is dominated by capital items, with the largest being a $6 million road reconstruction project and a $453,080 playground upgrade.

• St. Clair St. Road Project: $6,000,000 reconstruction of St. Clair and Lite Street.
• Waterfront Park Playground Equipment: $453,080 remaining for playground upgrade.
• Street Sweeper Purchase: $241,758 for a new street sweeper, deferred from 2022.
• Fire Department Engine Truck Replacement Reserve: $100,000 contribution toward new truck.
• Waterfront Park Washroom Updates: $100,000 reserve for washroom upgrades (item for discussion).

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

The Police Services Board will review the Ontario Provincial Police report for January and February 2024. The board will also review monthly financial statements for the periods ending January 31 and February 29, 2024.

• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Report for January and February 2024
• Financial Statements for period ending January 31, 2024
• Financial Statements for period ending February 29, 2024

Environmental Services Building Committee

The Environmental Services Building Committee is meeting to review a cost estimate from MIG, dated March 5, 2024, along with associated floor plan drawings. The committee will also circulate minutes from its November 22, 2023 meeting. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.

• Review of MIG Cost Estimate (document 11369.00 Estimate, Mar. 05, 2024)
• Review of floor plan drawings (A-102 Rev.0.2, C-101 Rev.0.2, A-101 Rev.0.2)
• Circulation of Post-Meeting Minutes from November 22, 2023

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review the 2024 capital budget and financial statements for the period ending February 29, 2024. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving prior minutes, a task list, and a joint health and safety committee inspection report. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and review.

• Review of 2024 Capital Budget Overview and Capital Budget Agenda
• Financial statements for period ending February 29, 2024 (excluding water and wastewater)
• Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheet for February 2024
• Circulation of minutes from February 13, 2024 meeting
• Task list carried forward from previous meetings

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss routine operations, including monthly reports from the Arena and Public Works, a review of ice and floor rental rates, a capital budget overview, and a reconstruction project on St. Clair Street. The agenda is largely procedural with several items carried forward from previous meetings.

• Arena Ice and Floor Rental Rate Review — report pending insurance rate information
• St. Clair Street Reconstruction — project start letter and loan program letter attached
• 2024 Capital Budget Overview and Capital Budget Agenda
• Arena Monthly Report for February 2024
• Public Works Monthly Report for February 2024

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services Committee of Point Edward is meeting to review the February 2024 monthly report, discuss the 2024 capital budget, and review financial statements for the period ending February 29, 2024. The agenda also includes inspection sheets from the Joint Health and Safety Committee and a task list carried forward from previous meetings.

• Environmental Services Monthly Report for February 2024
• 2024 Capital Budget Overview and agenda
• Monthly financial statements for Water-WWTP and Storm Stations
• Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for WWTP February 2024

Fire Committee

The Point Edward Fire Committee is meeting to review the February 2024 fire monthly report, financial statements, and ongoing tasks. Staff are seeking direction on how to proceed with the fireworks by-law review, and the committee will discuss the 2024 capital budget.

• Fireworks by-law review with staff seeking direction
• 2024 capital budget overview and agenda
• Fire monthly report for February 2024
• Fire monthly financial statements for period ending February 29, 2024
• Fire hall joint health and safety committee inspection sheets for February 2024

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hear a planning update on a proposed rezoning and Official Plan Amendment for a new use at the former Tourism site on Venetian Boulevard. The meeting also includes adoption of January 23, 2024 minutes, financial reports for January 2024, and committee minutes from February 13, 2024. Council will consider year-end resolutions for 2023 and seek clarification on the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. A closed session is scheduled for 2024 CUPE collective bargaining negotiations.

• Possible re-zoning at 1455 Venetian Boulevard
• General Operations Financial Statements - January 2024
• Environmental Services Financial Statements - January 2024
• 2023 Year End Resolutions
• Closed session: 2024 CUPE Collective Bargaining Negotiations

Fire Committee

The committee will review the 2023 capital budget projects and the 2024 preliminary operating budget. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the Fireworks By-Law and public feedback on firework use.

• Fireworks By-Law feedback and public input summary
• Presentation by Aleem Kanji of the Canadian National Fireworks Association
• Review of 2023 Capital Budget projects
• Review of 2024 Preliminary Operating Budget
• Fire Monthly Financial Statements for period ending January 31, 2024

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will review the 2024 preliminary operating budgets for Arena and Public Works, discuss the McCrae Park backstop construction (noting the lack of an overhang), and review the status of 2023 capital projects. They will also consider a request to permit the 2024 Slow Roll event on Village streets. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes, health and safety inspection sheets, and monthly reports.

• Olympia Reserve expenditure corrected to $60,000 budget; reserve balance $54,867.69
• Discussion of McCrae Park backstop construction and missing overhang
• Review of 2023 Capital Budget projects (completed, ongoing, carried over)
• 2024 Preliminary Operating Budget for Arena and Public Works
• 2024 Slow Roll event request to use Village streets

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review the 2024 preliminary operating budget and a 2023 capital budget update, including projects for the office, reserves, and fire department. They will also consider November and December 2023 bank reconciliations for general and water accounts, and financial statements for January 2024.

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services Committee will review the 2024 preliminary operating budget for storm sewers and a monthly report for January 2024. Members will also review the status of 2023 capital projects, including storm stations and other environmental services work. The meeting is open to the public.

• 2024 Preliminary Operating Budget for Storm Sewers
• Environmental Services Monthly Report for January 2024
• Review of 2023 Capital Projects Update for Storm Stations and Environmental Services
• Environmental Services Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for January 2024
• Monthly financial statements for Water-WWTP and Storm Stations ending January 31, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

Point Edward Council will consider several financial items including an interim tax levy by-law, a current expenditures by-law, and a motion to carry forward unfinished environmental services projects from 2023 into the 2024 budget. Council will also discuss planning for the village's 150th anniversary in 2028 and review a municipality contribution statement related to Starlight Casino Point Edward. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes, committee reports, and financial statements for November and December 2023.

• By-Law 1 of 2024 to levy interim taxes
• By-Law 2 of 2024 for current expenditures
• Motion to bring forward environmental services projects from 2023 to 2024 budget
• Discussion of Village of Point Edward 150th Anniversary planning
• Municipality Contribution Statement for Starlight Casino Point Edward

OPP Detachment Board of Point Edward

The Point Edward Police Services Board will meet to review OPP reports for November and December 2023, discuss attendance at a Community Safety and Policing Act summit, and review monthly financial statements for November and December 2023.

• Discussion of attendance at the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards Community Safety and Policing Act Summit (Feb 27-28, 2024)
• Review of OPP Point Edward Police Services Board Report for November and December 2023
• Review of Police Services Board Monthly Financial Statements for periods ending Nov 30, 2023 and Dec 31, 2023
• Circulation of minutes from the November 23, 2023 meeting

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review the 2024 capital budget, October bank reconciliations for general and water funds, and financial statements through December 2023. Staff are asked to provide capital project quotes and officials to suggest any additional projects. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, task lists, and health and safety inspection reports.

• 2024 Capital Budget — staff to obtain treasurer capital project quotes; officials asked to suggest additions
• October Bank Reconciliations — General and Water funds
• Financial Statements for period ending December 31, 2023
• Municipal Office Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for November and December 2023
• Task lists — completed and incomplete items as of January 2024

Environmental Services

The committee will review the November and December 2023 monthly reports, discuss the 2024 capital budget, and examine financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2023. Staff are asked to obtain capital project quotes and elected officials may suggest additional projects.

• Review of Environmental Services Monthly Report for November and December 2023
• Discussion of 2024 Capital Budget; staff to get treasurer capital project quotes
• Review of Environmental Services Monthly Financial Statements for period ending December 31, 2023
• Review of Water Wastewater Treatment Plant and Environmental Services inspection sheets from November and December 2023

Fire Committee

The Fire Committee is reviewing the existing Fireworks By-Law to discuss a possible total ban in the Village. Members are also addressing the 2024 Capital Budget, including requests for project quotes and additional project proposals.

• Discussion of potential total ban on fireworks in the Village
• Review of 2024 Capital Budget and capital project quotes
• Fire Dept November and December 2023 inspection sheets
• Fire Monthly Report for November and December 2023
• Fire Monthly Financial Statements for period ending December 31, 2023

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss routine operations, including review of arena and public works monthly reports and financial statements. A key item is the 2024 capital budget, with staff asked to obtain quotes and elected officials invited to suggest projects. The meeting also covers health and safety inspection reports and task lists.

• 2024 Capital Budget – staff to get quotes; elected officials may suggest projects
• Arena monthly reports for November and December 2023
• Public Works monthly report for November and December 2023
• Arena Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for November and December 2023
• Public Works Joint Health and Safety Committee inspection sheets for November and December 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Point Edward Council is holding a regular meeting with a public meeting on the 2024 Environmental Services (water/wastewater) budget, a delegation on a proposed $86,000 loan for the Lambton Area Water Supply System, and a request for a fence by-law exemption. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, reports, and a confirmation by-law.

• Public meeting on 2024 Environmental Services Department Budget (water/wastewater)
• Delegation from Clinton Harper on LAWSS request to borrow $86,000 for 2024 capital work
• Request from Kim Helps for exemption to Fence By-Law
• Confirmation By-Law 01 of 2024