Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

 

Monday, February 09, 2026, 06:00 PM

Unico Community Centre

37 Beech Street

Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9

 

Present:                        Mayor Dennis RogersDeputy Mayor Kimberly DeYongCouncillor Tony GaffanCouncillor Debby Jarvis-ChausseCouncillor Thomas NeufeldCouncillor Larry Patterson

 

Absent:                         Councillor Sheri Lowrie

 

Staff Present:              John Norton, Chief Administrative OfficerAngela Toole, Manager of Municipal Governance/Acting ClerkRyan McLeod, Director of Finance and Corporate Services/TreasurerRichard Wyma, Director of Planning and DevelopmentShaun Martinho, Director of Public OperationsWilliam Good, Manager of Legal ServicesJerell Penales, Development EngineerVitra Chodha, Town Planner
                                     

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Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

Mayor Rogers read the Land Acknowledgement Statement.

Mayor Rogers welcomed Council, Administration, members of the public in attendance, and those viewing remotely. He congratulated Kingsville resident, Corbin Watson, who is a Canadian Para ice hockey goaltender who has returned to the team for the 2026 Winter Games, after winning bronze and gold at the 2014 and 2018 Paralympics. Mayor Rogers reminded residents that this time of year can be difficult for some individuals, and encouraged all to check in on the well-being of their friends and neighbours.

Mayor Rogers reminded Council that any declaration is to be made prior to each item being discussed and to identify the nature of the conflict, if any, as the agenda items come forward.


Mayor Rogers declared a conflict on item M.2 2026 Kingsville Led Event Plan, as he owns a business within the affected area.

  • 019-09022026
    Moved By:Councillor Gaffan
    Seconded By:Councillor Jarvis-Chausse

    That the following Minutes be adopted as presented:

    • November 10, 2025, BIA Board of Management Minutes;
    • December 1, 2025, BIA Board of Management Minutes; and
    • January 19, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council Minutes.

    Carried

None.

  • 020-09022026
    Moved By:Councillor Patterson
    Seconded By:Deputy Mayor DeYong

    ​​That Consent Application B-2025-9, to sever an existing dwelling, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicant’s farming operation with an area of approximately 0.9 hectares (2.3 acres) shown as Part 1 on the applicant’s draft survey, known as 930 County Road 18 (Road 4), in the Town of Kingsville, be approved, subject to the following conditions:  

    1. ​Provide the following to the satisfaction of the Town of Kingsville:
      1. ​confirmation that there is a separate septic system on the retained residential lot and that it meets Ontario Building Code requirements and setbacks;
      2. ​confirmation that all barns of the retained and severed lots meet the appropriate setback or comply with exposing building face calculation for farm building as per Ontario Building Code;
      3. ​confirmation that all municipal services do not cross new property boundaries;
      4. ​proof of drainage to serve the lands being conveyed and the lands being retained, with the costs of such drainage being solely at the expense of the applicant;
      5. an executed agreement for drainage apportionment due to lands severance or sale approved by the Municipality for each parcel being severed;
      6. proof of access, drainage apportionment are required in addition to proof of drainage addressing the following:
        1. ​the existing parcel and the severed parcel drain independently;
        2. ​the existing parcel and the severed parcel have the right to drain to a Municipal drain, or a Mutual Drainage Agreement is registered on title of both properties;
        3. ​if the existing parcel and the severed parcel do not have the right to drain to a Municipal Drain but wishes to (or is already connected illegally) a Section 65(3) Report under the Drainage Act is required; and
      7. ​a registered 12-R Plan;

    ​And that the applicant provides the necessary deed(s), transfer and charges electronically, signed and fully executed, prior to certification; 

    ​And that the condition imposed above shall be fulfilled by February 9, 2028, or this application shall be deemed to be refused in accordance with Section 54(41) of the Planning Act; 

    ​And that Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-2026-1) and By-law 5-2026, being a By-law to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1-2014 of the Town of Kingsville, to amend the zoning on the severed residential parcel from “General Agricultural (A1)” to “Rural Residential (RR)” and the retained farm parcel from “General Agricultural (A1)” to “Restricted Agricultural (A2)”, be approved during the By-law stage of this Council Agenda.​ 


    For (6): Mayor Rogers, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, Councillor Neufeld, and Councillor Patterson


    Carried (6 to 0)
  • 021-09022026
    Moved By:Councillor Gaffan
    Seconded By:Deputy Mayor DeYong

    ​​That Council concurs that a public meeting was undertaken as required under Federal Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISEDC) regulations and the Town’s telecommunication policies; 

    ​And that Administration be directed to forward a copy of the concurrence letter to the applicant for the purposes of their federal application.​


    For (6): Mayor Rogers, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, Councillor Neufeld, and Councillor Patterson


    Carried (6 to 0)

Jerell Penales, Development Engineer, presented the report.


  • 022-09022026
    Moved By:Councillor Jarvis-Chausse
    Seconded By:Councillor Patterson
    That Council approve the final acceptance and assumption of the roadway and infrastructure for the Timbercreek Estates Subdivision Phase 2.

    For (6): Mayor Rogers, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, Councillor Neufeld, and Councillor Patterson


    Carried (6 to 0)

Jerell Penales, Development Engineer, presented the report.


  • 023-09022026
    Moved By:Councillor Gaffan
    Seconded By:Councillor Jarvis-Chausse
    That Council approve the final acceptance and assumption of the roadway and infrastructure for the Ridge Side Estates Subdivision in Cottam.

    For (6): Mayor Rogers, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, Councillor Neufeld, and Councillor Patterson


    Carried (6 to 0)
  • 024-09022026
    Moved By:Councillor Patterson
    Seconded By:Deputy Mayor DeYong

    ​​That Council approve the closure of the Jasperson Lane to vehicle traffic on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm for Canada Day events; 

    ​And that Council approve the closure of the Jasperson Lane to vehicle traffic on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation event.​


    For (6): Mayor Rogers, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, Councillor Neufeld, and Councillor Patterson


    Carried (6 to 0)

Mayor Rogers vacated his role as Chair due to declaring a pecuniary interest on Item M.2 and he abstained from discussing and voting on this item. Deputy Mayor DeYong assumed the Chair.


  • 025-09022026
    Moved By:Councillor Patterson
    Seconded By:Councillor Gaffan

    ​​That Council endorses the 2026 Kingsville Led Event Plan; 

    ​And that the road closures of King St. (from Chestnut St to Division St N), Chestnut St (from King St. to Main St)., and Walnut St. (from Chestnut St. to the north exit of the library-adjacent municipal parking lot) for the Kingsville Block Party be approved on the following dates and times: 

    • ​Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm; and 
    • ​Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm; 

    ​And that the road closures of King St. (from Chestnut St to Division St N), Chestnut St (from King St. to Main St.), and Walnut St. (from Chestnut St. to the north exit of the library-adjacent municipal parking lot) for the proposed Busker Festival be approved on the following dates and times: 

    • ​Friday, September 11, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 10:30 pm; and 
    • ​Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm; 

    ​And that Administration be directed to request County Council to close County Road 34 West from Victoria Street to Country Road 27 from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, to host the Block Party in Cottam on Saturday, June 20, 2026.​


    For (5): Deputy Mayor DeYong, Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, Councillor Neufeld, and Councillor Patterson
    Conflict of Interest (1): Mayor Rogers


    Carried (5 to 0)

Mayor Rogers resumed his role as Chair.

  • 026-09022026
    Moved By:Deputy Mayor DeYong
    Seconded By:Councillor Patterson

    That the following By-laws be given three readings and finally pass:

    By-law 5-2026 - Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 1-2014, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Town of Kingsville;

    By-law 6-2026 - Being a By-law to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment and Appeals;

    By-law 7-2026 - Being a By-law to appoint a Clerk for the Town of Kingsville;

    By-law 8-2026 - Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk for the Town of Kingsville; and

    By-law 9-2026 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at its February 9, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council.


    Carried
  • 027-09022026
    Moved By:Councillor Jarvis-Chausse
    Seconded By:Deputy Mayor DeYong

    That Council enter into Closed Session at 6:19 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss the following item:

    Item I - Matter Regarding an Identifiable Individual on a Local Board to be heard under Section 239(2)(b) being personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and Section 239(2)(f) being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.


    Carried
  • 028-09022026
    Moved By:Deputy Mayor DeYong
    Seconded By:Councillor Patterson

    That Council rise from Closed Session at 7:00 p.m. and adjourn this Regular Meeting.


    Carried