Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

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Unico Community Centre
37 Beech Street
Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9
Present
  • Mayor Dennis Rogers
  • Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong
  • Councillor Tony Gaffan
  • Councillor Debby Jarvis-Chausse
  • Councillor Sheri Lowrie
  • Councillor Thomas Neufeld
  • Councillor Larry Patterson
Staff Present
  • CAO, John Norton
  • Acting Clerk, Angela Toole

A.
Call to Order

 

Mayor Rogers called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

B.
Land Acknowledgement

 

Mayor Rogers read the Land Acknowledgement Statement.

C.
Moment of Silent Reflection and National Anthem

 

D.
Mayor's Welcome and Remarks

 

Mayor Rogers welcomed everyone in attendance and those watching from home. He noted that Council members were wearing gold ribbons this evening in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the ribbon as a universal symbol of support. He shared that he had the privilege of attending a flag-raising ceremony for this important cause at the Kingsville Arena a few weeks ago.

With the school year now in session, Mayor Rogers extended his appreciation to Council and Administration for their efforts and decisions aimed at improving safety in school areas. He also noted that he attended the 61st Annual Fall Fair & Horse Festival in Cottam, hosted by the Cottam Rotary Club. The event was very well-attended, and the weather was beautiful. During the festival, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new Gosfield Communications Community Centre. He explained that the facility will serve as a space for recreation and programming, and will be available for use by various community groups. Mayor Rogers thanked Council and all attendees for their support and participation in the event.

Lastly, Mayor Rogers noted that he attended the Terry Fox Run event this past weekend. He highlighted the event's success, stating that 183 participants had raised almost $35,000. He described it as an incredible community effort and thanked everyone involved, including the organizers.

E.
Amendments to the Agenda

 

None stated.

F.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

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.

Councillor Gaffan declared a conflict on Item K4 - Application for Part Lot Control - 175 Wigle, as he lives in the area.

G.
Report Out of Closed Session

 

The Acting Clerk gave the following report out of Closed Session:

Council entered into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, on August 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. and 8:32 pm, respectively, to discuss the following items:

Item I - Land Acquisition Update (Cedar Island Channel) heard under Section 239(2)(c), being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality. There is a public report on tonight's Agenda regarding this matter; and,

Item II - Legal Update heard under Section 239(2)(f), being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, and Section 239(2)(e) being litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality. There is nothing further to report.

The Committee of the Whole entered into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, on August 12, 2025, at 9:06 p.m. to discuss the following items:

Item I - Strategic Plan and 2024-2025 Priorities related to Personnel Matters to be heard under Section 239(2)(b) being personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees and under Section 239(2)(d) being labour relations or employee negotiations. There is nothing further to report; and;

Item II - Strategic Plan and 2024-2025 Priorities related to Legal Matters to be heard under Section 239(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality. There is nothing further to report.

H.
Delegations

 

Ken Schmidt, resident appearing on behalf of Mettawas Lane Property Owners, gave a presentation in respect of Item N1 - Parks and Recreation Operational Plan.

I.
Presentations

 

None.

J.
Matters Subject to Notice

 

1.
Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision by 1000057229 Ontario Inc. - Gardner Estates

 

Allen Burgess, Manager of Planning, presented an overview of the report.

Jeremy Truax, developer for Gardner Estates, provided comments in support of the applications.

Robert Brown, agent for the applicant, spoke to the applications.

Ed Hooker, Solicitor for the applicant, highlighted a couple of points presented in the report.

Matt Snoei, resident of 515 Wigle Grove Road, appeared before Council to express concerns regarding traffic impacts associated with the proposed development.

  • 145-09152025
    Moved By:Councillor Patterson
    Seconded By:Councillor Lowrie

    That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA 2023-02 to amend the zoning on parts of the subject land, municipally known as 0 Seacliff Dr., and legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession 1, Eastern Division Town of Kingsville, be approved in the following manner:

    1. Amend the zoning on Blocks 19-26 and 30 to 37, as shown on the Draft Plan of Subdivision, from “Lakeshore Residential Holding (LR (h))” to “Lakeshore Residential Exception 36 - Holding (LR-36 (h))” to include semi-detached dwellings and dwelling units; and townhouse dwellings and townhouse dwelling units (with a maximum of four townhouse dwelling units in each townhouse dwelling; and when located on two adjacent blocks within an approved plan of subdivision) as additional permitted uses;
    2. Amend the zoning on Block 64, and the southern portion of the Lots 56 to 59 inclusive (as shown on the Draft Plan of Subdivision) from “Lakeshore Residential Holding (LR (h))” to Environmental Reserve District Holding (ERD (h)) along the lake to prohibit any improvements or construction; and
    3. Amend the zoning on Block 60 and Block 63 (Appendix B - Draft Plan of Subdivision) from “Lakeshore Residential-Holding (LR (h))” to “Public Utilities/Facilities (MG)-Holding (MG (h))” to allow for the placement of the required municipal storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure to service the entire subdivision; and

    That By-law 57-2025, being a By-law to amend Kingsville’s Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw No. 1-2014, be adopted during the By-law stage of this Council Agenda; and

    That Administration be directed to advise the County of Essex that the Town of Kingsville has no concern or comment regarding the proposed draft Plan of Subdivision (County File No. 37-T-24001, subject to: 

    1. the required Zoning By-law amendment as described in this report,
    2. conditions as may be outlined by the County in the draft approval,
    3. the execution of the necessary Subdivision Agreement(s) between the applicant and the Town to ensure that all required municipal infrastructure and services are designed and built to the satisfaction of the Town, and
    4. that all required financial contributions (including letters of credit, securities and insurances) and conveyances be dedicated to the satisfaction of the town; and

    That all comments from the public and Council with respect to the application for the proposed plan of subdivision and the above conditions be forwarded to the County of Essex (the Approval Authority).


    For (6)Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie
    Against (1)Councillor Gaffan


    Carried (6 to 1)

2.
Section 4 Petition – Smith Newman Drain Branch - Extension

 
  • 146-09152025
    Moved By:Councillor Jarvis-Chausse
    Seconded By:Councillor Gaffan

    That the Engineer's Report prepared by RC Spencer Associates Inc. pursuant to Section 4 of the Drainage Act and dated May 20, 2025, on the Petition Drain – Smith Newman Drain Branch - Extension, be adopted.


    For (7)Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie


    Carried (7 to 0)

K.
Reports - Planning and Development Services

 

1.
Drainage Contracting Services Roster – 2025-2027

 
  • 147-09152025
    Moved By:Councillor Neufeld
    Seconded By:Councillor Jarvis-Chausse

    That the Drainage Contracting Services Roster be approved for a three-year term ending September 15, 2028, and;

    That the Mayor and Acting Clerk be authorized to execute the requisite agreements.


    For (7)Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie


    Carried (7 to 0)

2.
Tender Award - Road 3 West Bridge over Nelson Drain

 
  • 148-09152025
    Moved By:Councillor Gaffan
    Seconded By:Councillor Patterson

    That the Road 3 West over Nelson Drain Bridge Replacement Tender be awarded to Sterling Ridge Infrastructure Inc. in the amount of $749,900.00 (excluding HST) and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the requisite agreement.


    For (7)Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie


    Carried (7 to 0)

3.
Application for Extension for Branco Estates Subdivision Approval - County of Essex File 37-T-13001

 
  • 149-09152025
    Moved By:Councillor Patterson
    Seconded By:Councillor Neufeld

    That the request for an extension of subdivision approval for County file 37-T-13001 be supported for a period of two (2) years; and,

    That Administration be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County of Essex for their approval.


    For (7)Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie


    Carried (7 to 0)

4.
Application for Part Lot Control - 175 Wigle Avenue

 

Councillor Gaffan declared a conflict on this item and abstained from voting.

  • 150-09152025
    Moved By:Councillor Patterson
    Seconded By:Councillor Lowrie

    That Part Lot Control By-law 55-2025 to allow lots 1-12 and lots 15-18 on Plan 12R-30165 to be exempt from Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, be adopted during the By-law stage of the Council Agenda;

    And That Administration be directed to forward By-law 55-2025 for Part Lot Control Exemption application to the County of Essex for final approval and register any by-law on title as required.


    For (6)Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gaffan


    Carried (6 to 0)

5.
Town Hall, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Public Operations - Facilities Needs Assessment

 
  • 151-09152025
    Moved By:Deputy Mayor DeYong
    Seconded By:Councillor Gaffan

    That Council authorize Administration to proceed with retaining the architectural consulting services of Architecttura Inc. to:

    1. Review the feasibility of relocating the Ontario Provincial Police – Kingsville Detachment (“OPP”) to the Municipal Office Building located at 2021 Division Road North (“Town Hall”), and;
    2. Complete a programming and needs assessment of all Town Hall Departments (including Public Works and the Water and Wastewater Department) to conceptualize the required building and property size needed to accommodate a future Town Hall and Public Operations yard; and

    That a reserve transfer of up to $46,620 from the Property Acquisition & Development Reserve be authorized to fund the architectural consulting services.


    For (7)Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie


    Carried (7 to 0)

L.
Reports - Finance and Corporate Services

 

1.
Kingscoast Estate Winery – Application for a “By-the-Glass Endorsement” to a Winery Licence

 
  • 152-09152025
    Moved By:Deputy Mayor DeYong
    Seconded By:Councillor Neufeld

    That the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville supports Kingscoast Estate Winery’s Application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) for a “Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales Licence – By-the-Glass Endorsement” at its manufacturing site (1000 McCain Side Road, Kingsville).


    For (7)Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie


    Carried (7 to 0)

2.
Cedar Island Channel Lands

 
  • 153-09152025
    Moved By:Councillor Patterson
    Seconded By:Councillor Jarvis-Chausse

    That Administration be directed to prepare and send formal correspondence to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (the “DFO”) to initiate discussions on the potential acquisition of lands in the Cedar Island Channel.



    Carried (7 to 0)

M.
Reports - Fire Rescue Services

 

1.
Cottam Fire Station (North) Lands for Parking, Storage, and Training

 
  • 154-09152025
    Moved By:Councillor Jarvis-Chausse
    Seconded By:Councillor Gaffan

    That Administration be authorized to utilize and designate the underlying lands of the older Cottam Center & Library, once demolition is complete, for the exclusive use of the Kingsville Fire Department, for parking and training purposes.


    For (7)Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie


    Carried (7 to 0)

N.
Reports - Public Operations

 

1.
Parks and Recreation Operational Plan

 

Shaun Martinho, Director of Public Operations, presented an overview of the report.

  • 155-09152025
    Moved By:Deputy Mayor DeYong
    Seconded By:Councillor Gaffan

    That Council enter into Closed Session at 7:55 pm pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss the following item:

    Item I - Parks and Recreation Service Levels to be heard under Section 239(2)(b), being personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees; and, Section 239(2)(d), being labour relations or employee negotiations.




    Carried
  • 156-09152025
    Moved By:Councillor Patterson
    Seconded By:Councillor Neufeld

    That Council rise and resume the open portion of this meeting at 8:24 p.m.




    Carried
  • 157-09152025
    Moved By:Councillor Neufeld
    Seconded By:Councillor Lowrie

    That Administration be directed to update the Parks and Recreation Operational Standards and Service Levels to ensure that Mettawas Park, inclusive of the southwestern portion (municipally-owned land) be maintained as a Waterfront Class 2. 


    For (4)Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, and Councillor Lowrie
    Against (3)Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, and Councillor Jarvis-Chausse


    Carried (4 to 3)
  • 158-09152025
    Moved By:Councillor Neufeld
    Seconded By:Councillor Lowrie

    That Council approve the following:

    1. Parks and Recreation Operational Standards and Service Levels as outlined in this Report, as amended;
    2. The renting of rooms in the Arena during the summer season be discontinued;
    3. The provision of tables and chairs for wedding rentals be discontinued; and
    4. The reduction or elimination of garden beds at Dock Road, Mettawa’s Parking Lot, Chestnut and King Street, Division Road South at Lakeside, Town Hall, the east side of the arena, and around the entire perimeter of Grovedale.

    For (4)Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie
    Against (3)Councillor Gaffan, Deputy Mayor DeYong, and Mayor Rogers


    Carried (4 to 3)

O.
Consent Agenda

 

P.
Correspondence

 

None.

Q.
Notices of Motion

 

None.

R.
Unfinished Business and Announcements

 

None.

S.
By-laws

 
  • 160-09152025
    Moved By:Deputy Mayor DeYong
    Seconded By:Councillor Patterson

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

    55-2025 - Being a By-law to exempt certain lands from Part Lot Control (lots 1-12 and lots 15-18 on Plan 12R-30165) (175 Wigle);

    56-2025 - Being a By-law to provide for the New Section 4 Drain- Extension of the Branch of the Smith Newman Drain, in the Town of Kingsville, in the County of Essex; and

    57 - Being a By-law to  amend By-law No. 1-2014, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Town of Kingsville

    58 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at its September 15, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council.



    Carried

T.
Adjournment

 
  • 161-09152025
    Moved By:Councillor Gaffan
    Seconded By:Deputy Mayor DeYong

    That Council adjourns this Regular Meeting at 9:52 p.m.



    Carried
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