St. Clair public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
Council will discuss the preliminary approval of the 2025 Capital Budget and review several new by-laws. The meeting includes presentations on noise wall designs for the Woodland Estates Subdivision and donations for the St Clair River Run.
- Preliminary approval of the 2025 Capital Budget
- By-Law 59 of 2024: Procurement By-Law
- By-Law 60 of 2024: Maintenance Fund for the Moore Union Cemetery
- By-Law 62 of 2024: Subdivision Agreement
- Review of Inflow and Infiltration Program billing penalties
Regular Council
The Council will discuss the update and adoption of the Township's Official Plan. The meeting also includes reports on financial statements, tax due dates, and public works projects.
- By-Law 58 of 2024: Adoption of the St. Clair Township Official Plan
- By-Law 57 of 2024: Amendment to prohibit offensive language on signs
- Bridge 44 Replacement tender
- Treasurer Report on 2025 Tax Due Dates
- Financial Statements for January to September 2024
Capital Budget Meeting
St. Clair Township Council will review the initial 2025 capital budget package, which proposes a $718,444 increase in the taxation levy after grants compared to the 2024 approved budget. The budget includes funding for public works infrastructure, fire department equipment, and community facility upgrades.
- Review of 2025 Capital Budget with $718,444 tax increase
- Public Works infrastructure projects funded by debt and grants
- Fire department equipment and station upgrades
- Community facility improvements including pool and library work
- Taxation levy after grants proposed to return to 2021-2022 levels
Regular Council
The St. Clair Township Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings, hear presentations on drainage and camping fee increases, and consider several draft by‑laws including the water‑use agreement with CF Industries. An in‑camera session will address possible disposition of township land, building security, and labour‑relations matters. The meeting also includes information items such as the 2025 Lambton Group OPP budget and a conservation authority strategy draft.
- By‑Law 53 of 2024 – Acquisition of Island Mooring (draft)
- By‑Law 54 of 2024 – Water Use Agreement with CF Industries (draft)
- By‑Law 55 of 2024 – Bentpath Waterline Connection (draft)
- By‑Law 56 of 2024 – Confirming By‑Law (draft)
- In‑camera session: Section 239(2)(c) – possible disposition of township land
Regular Council
The council voted to approve Zoning By‑law Amendment Application R2/2024 for 520 Pointe Line, passing By‑law 48. It also authorized Christmas decorations at Sombra Park. A $195,000 roof proposal for the Sombra Community Park multi‑use facility was presented for a 50‑50 cost‑share and future capital‑budget consideration. Draft By‑laws 50 (False Alarm Cost Recovery) and 51 (Tile Loan) were introduced.
- Approval of Zoning By‑law Amendment Application R2/2024 for 520 Pointe Line (By‑law 48)
- Authorization for Christmas decorations at Sombra Park
- Proposal for a $195,000 roof over Sombra Community Park multi‑use facility (50‑50 cost‑share request)
- Draft By‑law 50 of 2024 – False Alarm Cost Recovery
- Draft By‑law 51 of 2024 – Tile Loan
Regular Council
The council will consider a rezoning application for 520 Pointe Line during the meeting. Presentations include the Lambton Seniors Advisory Committee and three proposed initiatives from Sombra Sports and Recreation. A request to purchase an alley on St. James Street in Mooretown is also on the agenda. Draft by‑laws covering a lease for the Sombra Gravel Dock, the rezoning of 520 Pointe Line, and a winter‑maintenance agreement with the County of Lambton are presented, along with a notice of motion to fill an open ditch on Hill Street and include it in the 2025 Capital Budget.
- Rezoning application presentation for 520 Pointe Line (ZBLA)
- Lambton Seniors Advisory Committee presentation
- Sombra Sports and Recreation – three proposed initiatives
- Request to purchase alley on St. James Street, Mooretown
- Draft By‑Law 47 (Lease Agreement – Sombra Gravel Dock), By‑Law 48 (ZBLA – 520 Pointe Line), and By‑Law 49 (Winter Maintenance Agreement – County of Lambton)
Regular Council
Council will discuss community service fees for 2025 and a by-law to convey surplus land to three private owners. The meeting also includes presentations on traffic safety and emergency alerting software.
- By-law 46 of 2024: Conveying surplus land to Dynamic Graffix, Burger Rebellion, and a vacant lot
- Proposed Community Service Fees for 2025
- Drainage By-laws for McGillivray, Woods Creek, Pacific Branch, and Gray Drain Eyre Branch
- Road closure request for Santa Claus Parade on November 30, 2024
- Winter Maintenance Agreement with Lambton County
Regular Council
The St. Clair Regular Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings, hear presentations on the Moore Community and Recreational Foundation cheque, the Water Master Plan, and the Lambton Area Water Supply System. Staff will report on the 2025 capital and operating budget timelines and tax write‑offs. A by‑law (By‑Law 44 of 2024) will be considered to dedicate a road on MacDonald Street in Mooretown. Councillor Pat Brown will move to fill the open ditch along the north side of Hill Street behind the Brooktree Subdivision, sharing costs with Lambton County and the developer.
- Notice of Motion: fill open ditch on north side of Hill Street behind Brooktree Subdivision, cost‑shared with Lambton County and developer
- By‑Law 44 of 2024 – Road Dedication for MacDonald Street, Mooretown
- Presentation: Moore Community and Recreational Foundation cheque
- Presentation: Water Master Plan by Aecom
- Presentation: Lambton Area Water Supply System by Clinton Harper
Regular Council
The Township of St. Clair is meeting to discuss a new Public Parks By-law regarding encampments and a drain maintenance agreement with Aamjiwnaang. Council will also review financial statements from January to July 2024 and a public works delivery model analysis.
- By-Law 32 of 2024: Public Parks By-Law (including encampment rules)
- By-Law 42 of 2024: Aamjiwnaang Drain Maintenance Agreement
- Port Lambton crosswalk request
- Enbridge Gas 2025 Waubuno Well Drilling Project notice
- Request for amendments to Trailer Parking Bylaw 33 of 2017
SPECIAL MEETING
The St. Clair Township Council will vote on By‑Law 41 of 2024, which authorizes a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province of Ontario to receive Housing‑Enabling Water Systems Fund money for expanding the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Courtright. The meeting also includes a reconsideration of a surface‑water issue raised by resident Jim Fleckie and the usual procedural items such as land acknowledgments and declaration of pecuniary interest.
- By‑Law 41 of 2024 – Transfer Payment Agreement for WWTP extension in Courtright
- Reconsideration of Jim Fleckie's surface‑water and tree‑cleanup request
- Land acknowledgments for the Chippewa, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples
- Declaration of pecuniary interest by council members
- Standard procedural items (call to order, adjournment)
Regular Council
The Township of St. Clair is meeting to discuss infrastructure updates, drainage agreements, and several new by-laws. Council will review reports on bridge replacement and civic centre renovations.
- By-Law 40 of 2024: Responsible Pet Ownership By-law (Animal Control)
- By-Law 38 of 2024: Water Use Agreement for Sarnia-Lasalle Water Main
- Bridge 56 replacement engineering services
- Drainage Agreement with Aamjiwnaang First Nations
- Pedestrian crossing on Lyndoch Street at Cameron Street
Regular Council
The St. Clair Township Council will consider several by‑law motions, including an amendment to Parking By‑Law 22 to prohibit parking in all posted areas and changes to fee structures. The meeting also includes presentations of the 2023 audited financial statements, reports on watermain connections, land transfer agreements, and infrastructure projects such as the Bridge 44 replacement tender. An in‑camera session will address a proposed land acquisition and infrastructure security matters.
- By‑Law 34 2024 – amendment to Parking By‑Law 22 to prohibit parking in all posted areas
- By‑Law 35 2024 – amendment to Fees By‑Law 11
- By‑Law 36 2024 – authorizes signing of the Canada Community‑Building Fund municipal funding agreement
- Bridge 44 Replacement Tender – report presented by the Coordinator of Engineering
- Island Mooring Land Transfer Agreement – report presented by the Director of Public Works
Regular Council
The St. Clair Council will receive a presentation from Shell Canada regarding their site update and upcoming turnaround. The agenda also includes reports on pedestrian crossing improvements, curb cut fee amendments, and requests for additional Food Cycler units.
- Shell Canada site update and upcoming Turnaround presentation
- Amendment to the Curb Cuts Fee By-Law
- Hill Street pedestrian crossing signage improvements
- Cameron Street Multi-Use Path report
- Request for additional Food Cycler units
Regular Council
The Council will discuss a by-law to levy taxes for 2024 and the purchase of property for the Wilkesport Salt Shed. The meeting includes a public hearing for a rezoning request at 2049 Courtright Line and a report on a 2025 fire tanker replacement.
- By-Law 31 of 2024: Levy taxes for 2024
- By-Law 27 of 2024: Purchase property for Wilkesport Salt Shed
- By-Law 28 of 2024: Rezoning at 2049 Courtright Line (Eves)
- By-Law 29 of 2024: Road closure at 3113 St Clair Parkway
- Report on 2025 Fire Tanker Replacement
Regular Council
The Township Council will discuss a draft Strategic Plan and review several engineering reports regarding road and bridge work. The meeting also includes reports on fire department equipment and a summary of comments regarding a proposed landfill site.
- Cameron Street Reconstruction
- 2024 Urban Asphalt Resurfacing
- Clay Creek Bridge Rehabilitation
- Proposed York1 Landfill and Waste Processing Site summary of comments
- Fire Chief reports on Bunker Gear Drying Cabinet, Storage Racking, and SCBA Filling Station
Regular Council
The Township of St. Clair Council is meeting to discuss police service agreements, drainage by-laws, and land-use requests. The agenda includes a Court of Revision for three specific drains and an education session on social media policies.
- By-law 23 of 2024: Authorize agreement for an additional FTE Staff Sergeant
- By-law 24 of 2024: Temporary Second House Agreement for 3384 Waubuno Road
- By-law 25 of 2024: Deeming By-law for 1185 Emily Street
- Court of Revision hearings for McGillvray, Wilson Branch, and McDonald Andrews drains
- By-laws 16, 17, 18, and 19 of 2024 regarding various drain maintenance with grants
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing a draft strategic plan and receiving information on potential bicycle lanes on Cameron Street in Corunna. The body is also considering several bylaws related to parking and land control.
- Public information session for potential bike paths on Cameron Street, Corunna
- Presentation of the Draft Strategic Plan by Colliers Project Leaders
- ByLaw 21 of 2024 to amend Parking Bylaw 22 of 2023
- ByLaw 20 of 2024 regarding removal of part lot control for Maple Drive Subdivision
- Request from Mooretown Minor Hockey Association for rate reconsideration and financial review
Special Meeting - OP Review
This special meeting provides a final review of proposed updates to the Township Official Plan, including Official Plan Amendment No. 28. The session includes a presentation by NPG Planning Solutions and an in-camera session regarding pending litigation.
- Proposed policies for Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) and affordable housing
- New policies for Short-term Vacation Rental Units (STVRs)
- New policies for cannabis production facilities and outdoor cultivation
- Updated policies for agri-tourism and on-farm diversified uses
- Proposed changes to parkland dedication for residential, industrial, and commercial development
Regular Council
The Township Council will discuss the adoption of the budget and zoning amendments for Indian Road at St. Clair Parkway. The meeting also includes reports on drainage construction and emergency services equipment.
- By-Law 19 of 2024 - Budget Adoption
- By-Law 16 and 17 of 2024 - Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments for Indian Road
- By-Laws 13, 14, and 15 of 2024 - Construction for McGillivray, Lapier, and McDonald-Andrews drains
- Report on additional radio repeaters for Emergency Services
- Report on additional Food Cycler units for Public Works
Regular Council
Council will conduct a public meeting and consider by-laws regarding a zoning by-law amendment and official plan amendment for Indian Road. The body will also review reports on local infrastructure, including bridge rehabilitations and sewer relocation.
- Public meeting and by-laws for Zoning By-Law Amendment and OPA No 28 at Indian Road and St Clair Parkway
- Report on Cameron Street Cycle Facility
- Report on Tom Street Trunk Sanitary Sewer relocation geotechnical investigation
- Report on miscellaneous bridge rehabilitations
- Motion to create a Social Media Administrator position and a new public information app
Operating Budget
Council is reviewing a draft 2024 budget that proposes a net expenditure increase of $1,202,516 over the 2023 approved budget. The meeting includes presentations from the Fire Department, Community Services, Public Works, and Administration to determine final policy and spending decisions.
- Proposed average tax increase of 4.35% ($118.13 per year) for single family detached homes not on water
- Proposed average tax increase of 5.49% ($94.39 annually) for farmland including outbuildings
- Budget presentations for Fire Department, Community Services, Public Works, Water & Sanitary, and Administration
- Review of Capital, Donations, and Reserves
- Analysis of net budget expenditures showing a 7.46% increase after adjusting for assessment growth
Regular Council
The Council is meeting to discuss watermain connection agreements and a water use agreement with Nova. The agenda includes reports on the Courtright WWTP expansion, cemetery software, and a tractor replacement RFQ.
- By-law 13 of 2024: Water Use Agreement for Nova - Corunna Site
- By-law 14 & 15 of 2024: Watermain Connection Agreements for LaSalle to Vidal and LaSalle to Virgil
- Courtright WWTP Expansion Update
- RFQ results for tractor and boom mower replacement
- Temporary second dwelling extension request for 897 Grant Rd
Regular Council
Council will hold a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for 1540 Fourth St. The body is also reviewing a new fees for service by-law and an emergency water supply agreement with Nova Chemicals.
- Public meeting and proposed By-Law 10 of 2024 for zoning amendment at 1540 Fourth St (Courtright United Church)
- Proposed By-Law 11 of 2024 regarding Fees for Service
- Nova Chemicals Emergency Water Supply Agreement
- Drainage By-Laws 5 through 12 of 2024 for storm sewers and spraying
- Motion to establish a Township Hall of Fame
Regular Council
Council is meeting to discuss the 2024 Intact Insurance renewal and various drainage by-laws. The body will also review requests for temporary second dwellings and tender results for a pickup truck.
- Insurance renewal for 2024 with Intact Insurance
- Drainage By-Laws 1, 2, 3, and 4 of 2024 regarding 2023 spraying
- Temporary second dwelling requests for 254 Hill St and 4170 Telfer Rd
- By-Law 6 of 2024 for Animal Control and Pound Services with Sarnia District Humane Society
- By-Law 9 of 2024 regarding the operation of Township Cemeteries
Regular Council
Council will hold a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for 1383 Courtright Line and discuss an Official Plan review. The body is also reviewing reports on fire department apparatus and drainage user fees.
- Public meeting and By-Law 2 of 2024 for ZBLA at 1383 Courtright Line - Eyre Farms
- By-Law 1 of 2024: Borrowing By-Law
- By-Law 3 of 2024: Interim Tax By-Law
- By-Law 4 of 2024: Assumption of Phase 5 St Clair Marina Estates
- Reports on replacement fire department apparatus and 2024 drainage user fees