Valerie Critchley

The committee reviewed an application for consent regarding a land severance and lot addition at 7842 Howard Avenue to merge with 7836 Howard Avenue. Discussions included compliance with provincial planning statements, official plan designations, zoning by-law requirements, and the need for a lot drainage and grading plan. The committee also considered the requirement for entrance permits for any modifications to driveway access on Howard Avenue.

The board discussed the appointment of an engineering firm for the Willow Beach Drainage System and Pump Drain project. Additional business included the review and approval of various drainage apportionments related to land severances. The board also reviewed and recommended the passage of an amending bylaw to reconcile and recover actual project costs for the Bondy Bastien Drain, following the completion of improvement works.

The council meeting addressed several municipal initiatives, including the grand opening of the Amherstburg Waterfront Festival Plaza and a partnership with Caldwell First Nations to design a commemorative sculptural art piece. Discussions also covered applications for a Federation of Canadian Municipalities grant for tree planting at Jack Purdie Park, approval of service agreements for the Pathway to Potential poverty reduction program, and various infrastructure projects including sewage system SCADA integration and electrical work at the wastewater treatment plant. Furthermore, the council reviewed zoning amendments, proclamations for museum month, and reports regarding environmental and heritage committees.

The council discussed the opening of the Amherstburg Waterfront Festival Plaza and a partnership with Caldwell First Nations for a sculptural art piece. Key agenda items included authorization for a grant application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for tree planting, the approval of service agreements with the City of Windsor for the Pathway to Potential program, and various infrastructure and planning reports, including sanitary pump station SCADA integration and zoning by-law amendments. Additionally, the council reviewed the Drainage Board minutes, proclaimed May as Museum Month, and addressed property-related matters in an in-camera session.

The Council discussed the opening of the Amherstburg Waterfront Festival Plaza and partnership with Caldwell First Nations for a sculptural art piece, as well as an application for an FCM Grant for tree planting in Jack Purdie Park. Agreements were reviewed regarding the Pathway to Potential program for 2025 and 2026. Other agenda items included SCADA integration for sanitary pump stations, electrical upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant, and a zoning by-law amendment. The Council also addressed appointments to the Park Board and Planning Commission, authorized drainage improvements, and approved an advertisement in a military recognition book.