Chatham-Kent, ON

Committee of Adjustment

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• Date de la réunion : 2026-09-10
• Comité : Committee of Adjustment
• Département : Committee of Adjustment
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Council Meeting

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Combined Council Meeting

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Board of Health

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Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of Adjustment

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Inaugural Meeting and Swearing In Ceremony

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• Swearing‑in ceremony for newly elected council members

Committee of Adjustment

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Board of Health

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Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of Adjustment

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Council Meeting

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Council voted 15-0 to refer the Clearville Park Review back to administration for a report with options prioritizing critical infrastructure, improving efficiency, and exploring revenue opportunities while maintaining municipal ownership. Council also approved amendments to the User Fee By-law for recreation advertising and sponsorship rates, and received the Long Term Financial Plan as information. Five notices of motion were presented for the August 10, 2026 agenda.

• Referred Clearville Park Review back to administration for options and recommendations (15-0).
• Approved amendments to By-law 159-2025 User Fee By-law for recreation advertising and sponsorship (consent agenda).
• Received Housing Maintenance Expenses report as information (consent agenda).
• Received Landlord and Tenant Board Update as information (consent agenda).
• Received Long Term Financial Plan presentation for information.
• Approved Closed Session Reports from June 22, July 13, and July 27, 2026 (15-0).
• Received Council Information Package for information.
• Gave third and final reading to by-laws amending User Fee By-law and confirming proceedings.

Board of Health

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Combined Council Meeting

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Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 90, updating growth management policies to plan for population, employment, and housing growth to 2051, along with a related zoning by-law amendment and the Southwest Chatham Servicing Study. Council also approved several construction tenders, including a $1.42 million contract for Dover Public Works Yard and Big Pointe Road improvements and a $1.71 million contract for Riverview Gardens Child Care Centre renovations. Additionally, Council approved a motion requiring quarterly public reports on the Chatham Hub construction project's finances and schedule.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 90 and related zoning by-law for growth management to 2051.
• Approved $1,420,000 tender to Gillier Construction Inc. for Dover Public Works Yard and Big Pointe Road improvements.
• Approved $1,713,507 proposal to Vince Ferro Construction for Riverview Gardens Child Care Centre renovations.
• Approved motion for quarterly public reports on Chatham Hub construction project finances and schedule.
• Approved consent applications and zoning by-law amendments for properties on Scott Line, Rivard Line, and McNaughton Line.
• Approved $1,177,087.50 tender to Henry Heyink Construction Ltd. for Rosedale Line culvert replacement.
• Approved $797,837.00 tender to Agri-Urban Building Inc. for the Airport Maintenance Facility.
• Approved $600,000 purchase of 10 acres north of Maple Leaf Cemetery for expansion.

Committee of Adjustment

Le Comité d'ajustement tiendra des audiences publiques sur six demandes de dérogations mineures et de consentements. Celles-ci comprennent des demandes au 204 Prince Street, 120 Erie Street South, 29305 Zone Road 4, 30035 Hale School Road, 19227 Mull Road et 25779 Baldoon Road.

• Demande de dérogation mineure PL202600114 – 204 Prince Street, Harwich
• Demande de consentement PL202600117 – 120 Erie Street South, Merlin
• Demande de consentement PL202600099 – 29305 Zone Road 4, Zone
• Demande de consentement PL202600109 – 30035 Hale School Road, Camden (Parkins Family Farms Ltd.)
• Demande de dérogation mineure PL202600118 – 19227 Mull Road, Harwich

Combined Council Meeting

Le conseil combiné de Chatham-Kent se réunira le 22 juin 2026 pour discuter d'un amendement au règlement de zonage pour le 221 Queen Street, attribuer plusieurs contrats municipaux de construction et de services, et examiner une proposition de règlement sur les licences de rénovation locative.

• Amendement au règlement de zonage pour le 221 Queen Street, Highgate
• Attribution d'appel d'offres pour le recyclage à froid en place de Base Line Road
• Attribution d'appel d'offres pour la réhabilitation du pont de Dufferin Avenue
• Examen du règlement sur les licences de rénovation locative
• Examen du règlement sur les licences commerciales

Council approved a Rental Renovation Licence By-law effective October 1, 2026, requiring landlords to obtain a licence per unit at a fee of $500, with implementation costs of approximately $152,365 funded from the Strategic Development Reserve. Council also directed administration to advocate for a province-wide approach to reducing renovictions. The by-law and associated user fee amendment received three readings and were finally passed.

• Approved the Rental Renovation Licence By-law and $500 per unit fee, effective October 1, 2026.
• Approved a $1M grant to the Chatham-Kent Children's Treatment Centre Foundation, converting a 2022 loan.
• Approved a $2,325,000 economic adjustment to the Medavie EMS land ambulance contract through December 31, 2029.
• Approved the new Business Licensing By-law and repealed By-law No. 151-2022.
• Approved the Climate Change Action Plan, with implementation costs referred to the 2028-2031 budget.
• Approved a consent application and zoning by-law amendment for two residential lots at 221 Queen Street, Highgate.
• Awarded a $3,929,467 tender for Base Line Road cold-in-place recycling to Huron Construction Company.
• Directed administration to report on options for transferring 110 Sandys Street and 55 Croydon Street to the Quiring Foundation.

Committee of Adjustment

Le Comité de règlement (Committee of Adjustment) entendra des demandes de consentement et de dérogations mineures affectant des propriétés à Chatham-Kent, notamment des demandes sur Park Avenue West, River Line et Tecumseh Line.

• Audition de 13 demandes de consentement et de dérogation mineure
• Demande de consentement PL202600043 – 1000200034 Ontario Inc. – 1001 Park Avenue West
• Demande de consentement PL202600094 – Willmore Farms Ltd. – 10580 River Line
• Demande de consentement PL202600089 – Joseph and Patricia Korpan – 9577 Pioneer Line
• Demande de consentement PL202600093 – John Aitken – 26193 St. Clair Road

Council Meeting

Le Conseil de Chatham-Kent entendra une présentation sur le Plan d'action stratégique pour le logement et examinera l'attribution d'un appel d'offres pour des travaux de drainage. Plusieurs motions sont à l'ordre du jour, notamment un appel à une étude de faisabilité pour une aréna et la relocalisation de la statue Fergie Jenkins. Le Conseil entrera également en séance fermée pour discuter d'un appel devant l'OLT et d'une vente de propriété.

• Présentation du Plan d'action stratégique pour le logement de Chatham-Kent
• Attribution d'appel d'offres pour le contrat T26-220 – Myers Drain and Pump Works
• Demande de terrasse extérieure temporaire au 153 Nelson Street, Wallaceburg
• Motion du conseiller Bondy concernant l'étude de faisabilité de l'aréna
• Subvention par incrément fiscal du Plan d'amélioration communautaire pour North Shore Properties Ltd. au 13-21 Queen Street North, Tilbury

Council adopted the Strategic Housing Action Plan (2026–2050) as the municipality's long-term housing framework, with implementation costs to be referred to future budget processes. Council also awarded a $2,117,000 tender for the Myers Drain and Pump Works to Clarke Construction Inc. and approved a feasibility study for a new arena, including a 5,000-plus seat option for a potential OHL franchise. A motion to report on councillor motions and agenda pulls was defeated.

• Adopted Strategic Housing Action Plan 2026-2050 (16-0)
• Awarded $2,117,000 Myers Drain and Pump Works tender to Clarke Construction Inc. (15-0)
• Approved arena feasibility study including 2,500+ seat option (17-0)
• Approved arena feasibility study including 5,000+ seat OHL option (16-1)
• Approved CIP tax increment grant for North Shore Properties, 13-21 Queen St N, Tilbury (16-0)
• Defeated motion to report on councillor motions and agenda pulls (3-14)
• Approved delegation to apply to Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program (14-2)
• Approved directing Architecturra Inc. to hold bid for 110 Sandys St for 90 days (16-0)

Board of Health

Le Conseil de la santé de Chatham-Kent discutera du Plan de services de santé publique 2026 et approuvera l'adhésion au Conseil des politiques alimentaires. L'ordre du jour comprend des mises à jour sur la nutrition scolaire et le soutien à la santé mentale périnatale.

• Approbation de l'adhésion au Conseil des politiques alimentaires de Chatham-Kent
• Soumission du Plan de services de santé publique 2026
• Rétroaction 2025 du Groupe de soutien à la santé mentale périnatale
• Programme de nutrition scolaire de l'Ontario (OSNP) – Chatham Kent
• Rapport de la direction – avril et mai 2026

The Board approved the minutes from the March 23, 2026 meeting and received a verbal health update as information. It approved the appointment of one new member to the Chatham‑Kent Food Policy Council and adopted the 2026 Public Health Service Plan. Several reports—including perinatal mental‑health feedback, the Ontario Student Nutrition Program, and the Director’s Report—were received as information. The Board also designated four voting delegates for the 2026 alPHa Annual General Meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 23, 2026 Board meeting (Motion Carried)
• Received verbal update from Medical Officer of Health as information (Motion Carried)
• Approved appointment of one new member to the Chatham‑Kent Food Policy Council (Motion Carried)
• Approved the 2026 Chatham‑Kent Public Health Service Plan (Motion Carried)
• Received Perinatal Mental Health Support Group 2025 Feedback report as information (Motion Carried)
• Received Ontario Student Nutrition Program report as information (Motion Carried)
• Received Director’s Report for April and May 2026 as information (Motion Carried)
• Designated four voting delegates for the 2026 alPHa Annual General Meeting (Motion Carried)

Combined Council Meeting

Le conseil combiné de Chatham-Kent se réunira pour discuter d'amendements aux règlements de zonage pour trois propriétés, incluant un projet de logement abordable proposé au 199 Westcourt Boulevard, et autorisera des travaux de drainage pour plusieurs drains dans la municipalité.

• Amendement au règlement de zonage pour 9877 & 9879 Longwoods Road
• Amendement au règlement de zonage pour 86 & 104 Given Road
• Amendement au règlement de zonage pour 199 Westcourt Boulevard, Wallaceburg
• Règlement pour autoriser des travaux de drainage pour le Moffatt Extension Drain
• Règlement pour autoriser des travaux de drainage pour le Cyrus Huffman Drain

Council awarded the $30,943,118 construction contract for the 199 Westcourt Boulevard affordable housing project in Wallaceburg to S.E.M. Construction Limited, along with a $658,019 consulting contract amendment to Barry Bryan Associates. Council also approved three zoning by-law amendments, including one for the Westcourt site, and approved a motion directing staff to provide community input options for the Blenheim stormwater master plan. All votes were 15-0, with three councillors absent.

• Awarded $30,943,118 construction contract for 199 Westcourt affordable housing to S.E.M. Construction Limited (15-0)
• Approved $658,019 contract amendment for consulting services to Barry Bryan Associates (15-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 199 Westcourt Blvd to allow high-density residential (15-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 9877 & 9879 Longwoods Rd to add bakery, supermarket, farmers' market uses (15-0)
• Approved consent and zoning amendment for 86 & 104 Given Rd to sever a residential parcel (15-0)
• Approved Drainage Board recommendations from May 12, 2026 meeting (15-0)
• Approved motion for community input on Blenheim stormwater master plan (15-0)
• Approved letters of support for FOI-related resolutions from Bruce Mines and Prince Edward County

Committee of Adjustment

Le Comité d'ajustement entendra des demandes de dérogations mineures et de consentements concernant des changements d'utilisation des terres à Chatham-Kent. La réunion est prévue le jeudi 21 mai 2026, à 9 h 00, dans la salle du conseil.

• Audition de demandes pour l'expansion d'un usage non conforme légal au 23144 Dillon Road
• Audition d'une demande de dérogation mineure pour le 15258 Cleeves Line
• Audition d'une demande de consentement pour le 10660 Blind Fourth Line
• Audition d'une demande de consentement pour le 12596 Longwoods Road
• Audition d'une demande de dérogation mineure pour le 23067 Mull Road

Council Meeting

Le conseil de Chatham-Kent votera sur l'adoption des taux d'imposition pour 2026 et des taux des zones d'amélioration commerciale (BIA), approuvera les contrats de resurfaçage de la chaussée et examinera des points précédemment reportés, notamment la surveillance de l'aréna et l'expansion des services de garde d'enfants.

• Adoption des taux d'imposition pour 2026 et des taux des BIA
• Contrat du programme de resurfaçage de la chaussée T26-105
• Attribution de l'appel d'offres R26-169 pour le 110 Sandys Street
• Points reportés : Comité de surveillance de l'aréna et expansion des services de garde d'enfants
• Règlement sur la délégation de pouvoirs

Chatham-Kent Council approved the 2026 tax rates and awarded a $6.3 million pavement resurfacing contract. The council also directed staff to investigate other options for the 110 Sandy Street redevelopment and set the status quo for sidewalk winter control.

• Approved 2026 tax rates (17-0)
• Awarded $6.3M pavement resurfacing contract to Huron Construction (15-0)
• Directed staff to investigate other options for 110 Sandy Street redevelopment (9-9)
• Awarded $498,625 design contract for 110 Sandy Street to Architecttura Inc. (10-8)
• Directed staff to proceed with status quo sidewalk winter control with minor improvements (18-0)
• Directed staff to return with financial implications for minor improvements (18-0)
• Directed staff to return with details and costs for clearing transit stops (18-0)
• Received presentation on Corporate Technology Strategic Plan for information

Committee of Adjustment

Le Comité d'ajustement examinera plusieurs demandes : un certificat de validation pour le 29599 Kimball Road, des dérogations mineures pour le 21 Forrest Street et le 9 Sarah Crescent, ainsi que des consentements pour le 20572 Duart Road, le 21325 Harbour Road et le 11455 Front Line. La réunion comprend également une audience sur les modifications des conditions de consentements provisoires et d'autres questions.

• Certificat de validation – 29599 Kimball Road (Communauté de Chatham)
• Dérogation mineure – 21 Forrest Street (Communauté de Tilbury)
• Consentement – 20572 Duart Road (Communauté d'Orford)
• Consentement – 21325 Harbour Road (Communauté de Wheatley)
• Dérogation mineure – 9 Sarah Crescent (Communauté de Chatham)

Combined Council Meeting

Le Conseil de Chatham-Kent décidera de la poursuite ou non du projet de valorisation énergétique des déchets et votera sur plusieurs modifications au règlement de zonage. La réunion comprend également des rapports sur le drainage, l'infrastructure et le financement communautaire.

• Décision Go/No-Go pour le projet de valorisation énergétique des déchets
• Modifications du règlement de zonage pour 7 propriétés
• Modification du Plan officiel concernant le logement
• Attribution d'appel d'offres pour les rénovations du Park Avenue Business Centre
• Règlement pour fixer les ratios fiscaux de 2026

The council moved and seconded a motion to approve four consent applications (files B-77/25, B-13/26, B-15/26, B-14/25) and the related Zoning By-law Amendment D-14 HO/44/25/A for land in the Community of Howard. The motion carried unanimously with a 17‑to‑0 vote; Councillor Hall was absent. No deputations were received on any of the applications.

• Approved Consent application B-77/25 for a 21.83 ha agricultural parcel (17‑0)
• Approved Consent application B-13/26 for a 21.77 ha agricultural parcel with easement (17‑0)
• Approved Consent application B-15/26 for a 0.98 ha surplus dwelling lot and related zoning changes (17‑0)
• Approved Consent application B-14/25 for a permanent easement (17‑0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment D-14 HO/44/25/A (17‑0)

Committee of Adjustment

La réunion du Comité d'ajustement du 23 avril 2026 entendra 11 demandes de consentements et de dérogations mineures à travers Chatham-Kent. Chaque demande sera examinée sur la base des rapports du personnel de l'urbanisme. Aucun autre dossier substantiel n'est prévu au-delà des points routiniers de l'ordre du jour.

• Demande de consentement PL202600058 par Frances & John Farrell au 29702 Zone Road 2 (East Kent)
• Demande de dérogation mineure PL202600033 par Community Living Wallaceburg au 1005 Dufferin Avenue
• Demandes de consentement et de dérogation mineure PL202600037 par AVR Investments Inc. & 2309657 Ontario Limited au 5933 Rivard Line (North Kent)
• Demande de dérogation mineure PL202600048 par 2853623 Ontario Inc. au 390 Wellington Street West (Chatham)
• Demande de consentement PL202600027 – Succession de Karen Hellerman au 236 Grand Avenue East (Chatham)

Council Meeting

Le Conseil de Chatham-Kent discutera de la rémunération des membres du conseil pour le mandat 2026-2030 et examinera un nouveau règlement sur le bruit. La réunion comprend des examens sur les options de logement d'urgence, le traitement de la toxicomanie et plusieurs offres d'achat de propriétés.

• Proposition d'un nouveau règlement sur le bruit et modifications au règlement sur la signalisation
• Recommandations sur la rémunération des membres du conseil pour le mandat 2026-2030
• Offre d'achat de propriétés à Harbour Rd., Wheatley et 273 Main St., Dresden
• Attribution d'appels d'offres pour le gravier d'entretien (T26-103), les agents d'abattement de la poussière (T26-104) et le remplacement de ponceaux sur Longwoods Road (T24-323)
• Modification du règlement de zonage pour 11410598 Canada Incorporated

Council approved $1,559,061 for the purchase of three new snowplow/salter units, funded from the Municipal Fleet Reserve. It also directed administration to prepare reports on low-barrier emergency housing, a municipally supported substance use recovery home modeled after Ryan's House, and a consultant-led evaluation of the encampment response protocol. All items from the postponed March 23 meeting were resolved. The consent agenda containing various board minutes and contract awards was approved.

• Approved $1,559,061 for three new snowplow/salter units (13-2)
• Directed report on low-barrier emergency housing operations (15-0)
• Directed report on establishing a municipally supported substance use recovery home modeled after Ryan's House in Sarnia (15-0)
• Authorized RFP up to $55,000 for independent evaluation of encampment response and Pathways on Park project (15-0)
• Approved consent agenda including board minutes, contract awards, and other items (16-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear a series of land‑use applications. Items include minor variance requests and consent applications for properties in Ridge, Harwich, Raleigh, Howard, and Chatham. The committee will consider each application and the attached planning reports.

• Minor variance – 83 Erie Street North (John & Beverly Zandstra)
• Consent – 11044 Fairview Line (Estate of Helen Mary Zimmer)
• Consent – 7851 Ninth Line (Flook Farms Limited)
• Minor variance – 67 Pine Street (Top Quality Rentals Inc.)
• Minor variance – 43 & 49 Taylor Avenue (Foundation Capital Holdings Limited)

Board of Health

The Chatham-Kent Board of Health will meet to approve the Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council membership and review Infection Prevention and Control Hub funding. The agenda also includes receiving updates on food affordability and various health unit resolutions.

• Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council Membership Approval
• Infection Prevention and Control Hub Funding
• Food Policy Council Minutes from 2025
• Monitoring Food Affordability and Household Food Insecurity
• Director’s Report February and March 2026

The Board approved appointing two new members to the Chatham‑Kent Food Policy Council. It also approved hiring a permanent 1.0 FTE public health nurse to support the Infection Prevention and Control Hub. Minutes from the Food Policy Council meetings (May, September, November 2025) were approved, and a motion was approved to have the Council bring a Notice of Motion on Bill S‑206 to the municipal council. The Board supported Councillor Carmen McGregor’s nomination to the alPHa Board of Directors.

• Approved appointment of two new members to the Chatham‑Kent Food Policy Council (Motion Carried)
• Approved hiring a permanent 1.0 FTE public health nurse for the Infection Prevention and Control Hub (Motion Carried)
• Approved Food Policy Council minutes from May, September, and November 2025 (Motion Carried)
• Approved that the Food Policy Council bring a Notice of Motion on Bill S‑206 to the municipal council (Motion Carried)
• Approved nomination of Councillor Carmen McGregor to a two‑year term on the alPHa Board of Directors (Motion Carried)

Combined Council Meeting

The council will consider and vote on a series of Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment applications for properties in Tilbury, Harwich, Chatham, Howard and the City of Chatham. It will also receive a single‑source contract award for a fibre‑reinforced surface treatment and review a presentation on the Waste‑to‑Energy project. A motion will be considered to bring high‑speed fibre internet to Ridgetown.

• Official Plan Amendment (OPA No. 86) and Zoning By‑law amendment for 3575 Queen’s Line and 25 Centre Street East, Tilbury (Anrika Holdings Inc. & Green Spot Holdings Inc.)
• Zoning By‑law amendment applications for Willmore Farms Ltd. (Maynard Line, Harwich), Matthew & Kathryn Korpan (10962 Merritt Line, Chatham), and Derek Rumble & Sara Peternel (135 Semenyn Avenue, Chatham)
• Single Source Award – Contract T26-102A – Fibre Reinforced Surface Treatment
• Motion by Councillor Ceccacci to request high‑speed fibre internet for Ridgetown
• Lease Agreement for the second floor of 66 Regent Street, Blenheim

The council approved an Official Plan amendment and a related zoning by‑law amendment for 3575 Queen’s Line and 25 Centre Street East with a 16‑to‑0 vote. It also approved consent applications and zoning amendments for properties on Maynard Line in Harwich and Merritt Line in Chatham, each by a 17‑to‑0 vote. An application for 12209 Beechwood Line was postponed to the April 27 2026 meeting, and a zoning amendment for 135 Semenyn Avenue was rejected by a 15‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law amendment for 3575 Queen’s Line and 25 Centre Street East (16‑0)
• Approved consent and Zoning By‑law amendment for Maynard Line, Harwich (17‑0)
• Approved consent and Zoning By‑law amendment for 10962 Merritt Line, Chatham (17‑0)
• Postponed application for 12209 Beechwood Line to April 27 2026 (17‑0)
• Rejected zoning amendment for 135 Semenyn Avenue, Chatham (15‑0)

Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council will meet to discuss infrastructure awards, workforce updates, and a municipal study. The body is also reviewing agreements for beach volleyball and social services digitization.

• Tender Award T25-316 for Bloomfield Business Park - Phase 3
• Tender Award T26-165 for Sydenham River Slope Stabilization at Glasgow Line Sites 2-3
• Agreement with Chatham Beach Volleyball Inc.
• Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Employment and Social Services Records Digitization
• By-law for drainage work regarding Old Hind Drain Dunlop Standby Pump Station and Road Culvert Inlet Pipe

The council approved the consent agenda items unanimously. It awarded a $3,214,461.85 contract for Sydenham River slope stabilization and a $1,385,493.01 contract for Bloomfield Business Park Phase 3, both with 17‑0 votes. It authorized a $728,240 grant for the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies program and matching funds, with a 16‑0 vote. The council also directed a report on the Public Utilities Commission governance review, approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Consent agenda items approved (17‑0)
• Tender award – Contract T26-165 – Sydenham River Slope Stabilization, $3,214,461.85 to T.A.A. Construction Inc. (17‑0)
• Tender award – Contract T25-316 – Bloomfield Business Park Phase 3, $1,385,493.01 to Clarke Construction Inc. (17‑0)
• Grant agreement authorized – $728,240 Growing Canada’s Community Canopies program, plus $728,250 matching funds (16‑0)
• Hosting rights authorized – up to $120,000 for CMAO awards events and $20,000 marketing (16‑0)
• Public Utilities Commission Governance Review report directed (approved as part of consent agenda, 17‑0)
• Contract amendment – $22,600 for Contract Administration Services for Bloomfield Business Park (17‑0)
• Contract amendment – $45,200 for Contract Administration Services for Sydenham River project (17‑0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a hearing on several applications for minor variances and consents affecting properties in Erieau, Harwich, Dresden, Camden, Dover and Blenheim. Items include a minor variance from Fence By-law No. 184‑2022 for 1200 Post Point Lane, a minor variance for 10989 River Line, and consents for McBrayne Feed and Supply Limited, Philip Richards, Delanghe Holdings Inc., Laprise Farms Ltd., and Ann Gore. The Committee will also consider changes to conditions of provisional consents.

• Minor variance from Fence By-law No. 184‑2022 – 1200 Post Point Lane, Erieau
• Minor variance – 10989 River Line, Harwich
• Consent – McBrayne Feed and Supply Limited, 1203 North Street, Dresden
• Consent – Delanghe Holdings Inc., 7217 Pain Court Line, Dover
• Consents – Laprise Farms Ltd., 7302 & 7340 Mallard Line, Dover

Combined Council Meeting

The Combined Council will review four applications to amend the Zoning By‑law for properties at 420 Queen Street, 217‑219 Margaret Avenue, 21960 Mull Road, and 340 Industrial Avenue/182 Chatham Street North. It will also examine pre‑decision administrative requirements for a Waste‑to‑Energy project and approve a contract extension for pavement‑marking maintenance (T25‑256). These items shape land use, infrastructure, and municipal services in Chatham‑Kent.

• Zoning By‑law amendment application – 420 Queen Street (Ontario Inc.)
• Zoning By‑law amendment application – 217 & 219 Margaret Avenue (Ontario Inc.)
• Zoning By‑law amendment application – 21960 Mull Road (Geertsema Farms Ltd.)
• Waste‑to‑Energy Project – pre‑decision administrative requirements
• Contract extension – Pavement Marking Maintenance (Tender T25‑256)

Council unanimously approved four zoning by‑law amendments for properties at 420 Queen Street, 217 & 219 Margaret Avenue, 21960 Mull Road, and 182 Chatham Street North. The Wheatley Community Development Action Plan (2025‑2029) was adopted and a two‑year sole‑source housing stability services contract worth $156,000 was authorized. The Consent Agenda items, including the Wheatley Revitalization Update, Waste‑to‑Energy project, Purchasing By‑law revision, Gold Cart pilot, and Together CK grant recommendations, were also approved.

• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment for 420 Queen Street (mixed‑use commercial/residential) (15‑0)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment for 217 & 219 Margaret Avenue (site‑specific urban commercial) (15‑0)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment for 21960 Mull Road (open space and agricultural zones) (15‑0)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment for 182 Chatham Street North (severance and commercial zone) (15‑0)
• Adopted Wheatley Community Development Action Plan (2025‑2029) (15‑0)
• Authorized two‑year sole‑source agreement with Chatham‑Kent Legal Clinic for Housing Stability Services, $156,000 (15‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including Wheatley Revitalization Update, Waste‑to‑Energy Project, Purchasing By‑law Revision, Gold Cart Pilot, and Together CK Grant (15‑0)

Council Meeting

The Chatham‑Kent Council will vote on a Tile Drainage Loan Debenture, approve a single‑source award for the Sydenham Forks breakwall assessment, and adopt several by‑law motions including appointments of deputy registrars, a warming‑centre proposal, and harm‑reduction services. Additional items include updates on family physician funding, encampment advisory appointments, and emergency sewer repairs in Dresden and Tilbury.

• Single Source Award – Sydenham Forks Breakwall Assessment
• Tile Drainage Loan Debenture #2026-03
• Appointment Bylaw for Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licences
• Motion by Councillor Ceccacci on warming centres beyond central Chatham
• Motion by Councillor Jubenville on Harm Reduction Services at Pathways on Park

The council approved a motion directing staff to prepare a draft N13 licensing by‑law, with a draft to be presented by June 22, 2026. The council also approved a $414,337.10 single‑source award for a Sydenham Fork breakwall assessment and adopted a rating by‑law for Tile Drainage Loan Debenture #2026‑03. Members were appointed to the Encampment Advisory Committee and a motion was passed to refer the Pathways on Park harm‑reduction service proposal to the Board of Health. Additional approvals included the appointment by‑law for deputy marriage registrars and agreements with the Kinsmen Club of Dover.

• Approved motion to draft N13 licensing bylaw (16‑0), staff to present draft by June 22 2026
• Approved single‑source award to Delta Science and Engineering Inc. for Sydenham Fork Breakwall Assessment, $414,337.10 (16‑0)
• Approved rating by‑law for Tile Drainage Loan Debenture #2026‑03 (16‑0)
• Appointed five members to Encampment Advisory Committee (15‑0)
• Approved appointment by‑law for Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licences (16‑0)
• Approved agreements with Kinsmen Club of Dover for use of Grande Pointe Park and Paul Belanger Park (16‑0)
• Motion to refer Harm Reduction Services at Pathways on Park to Board of Health carried (15‑1)
• Motion to investigate need for warming centres beyond central Chatham approved as part of consent agenda (16‑0)

Council Meeting

The Chatham‑Kent Council will consider a supplemental report and a final report on the Public Utilities Commission governance review. It will also conduct the first, second, and third readings of a by‑law that confirms the council's proceedings for this meeting. Standard items such as disclosures, deputations, and procedural motions are also on the agenda.

• Public Utilities Commission Governance Review – Supplemental Report (attachment)
• Public Utilities Commission Governance Review – Final Report (December 15, 2025, attachment)
• First reading of by‑law to confirm council proceedings
• Second reading of the same by‑law
• Third and final reading of the same by‑law

The council defeated the motion to adopt in principle the recommendations of the KPMG Public Utilities Commission Governance Review (vote 8‑8). It approved referring recommendation #6 to the Public Utilities Commission (vote 12‑4). The council also carried the first, second, and third readings of a by‑law confirming the council's proceedings, and approved a motion to adjourn to the next meeting and allow a closed‑session meeting.

• Adoption in principle of PUC Governance Review recommendations – Defeated (8-8)
• Referral of recommendation #6 to Public Utilities Commission – Carried (12-4)
• First reading of by‑law confirming council proceedings – Carried
• Second reading of by‑law confirming council proceedings – Carried
• Third and final reading of by‑law confirming council proceedings – Carried
• Motion to adjourn to next meeting and authorize closed session – Carried

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve membership for the Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council. The body will also review reports on the community drug strategy and media relations impact. Several regional health reports regarding dental programs, radon exposure, and food affordability are listed for receipt and filing.

• Approval of Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council membership
• 2025 Impact Report on media relations and health promotion
• Public Health and the CK Community Drug Strategy report
• Director’s Report for December 2025 and January 2026
• Review of alPHa 2026 Ontario Budget Consultation submission

Combined Council Meeting

Chatham-Kent Council will review zoning by-law amendments for three properties and discuss an encampment response proposal. The body is also considering several sole-source contracts for paramedic and medical equipment.

• Zoning by-law amendments for 23 Louise Street, 18806 Mull Road, and 116 Erie Street North
• Tender award for Municipal Public Safety Radio Communication (R24-314)
• Sole source purchases for Lifepak 35 Paramedic Monitor Defibrillators and LUCAS CPR Devices
• Motion regarding Encampment Response Proposal for Chatham-Kent
• Installation of basketball court at McGregor Kinsmen Park in Blenheim

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Chatham‑Kent Committee of Adjustment on 22 January 2026 contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions or discussions recorded in the agenda.