Council · Regular
February 23, 2026
Council - Regular Session Meeting
19:00 – 20:26 · 1h 26m
5 present · 2 absent
Staff & officers present
Annette Strand Finance Manager | Deputy Treasurer — Jessica Smith Manager of Legislative Services | Deputy Clerk — Julie Bullock Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities — Laurissa Ellsworth Director of Marketing, Arts & Communications — Mandi Pearson Director of Legislative Services | Deputy Operations | Clerk — Mike Thompson Director of Operations — Rick Charlebois Chief Administrative Officer | Treasurer — Rick Cousins Director of Public Safety | Fire Chief —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia adopt as presented the agenda of the February 23, 2026 regular session of council.
- · Motion 2 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia adopt as circulated minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on February 9, 2026.
- · Motion 3 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia accept with regret the resignation of member Angela Hocheimer.
- · Motion 4 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia endorse as presented minutes of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meeting held on February 4, 2026.
- · Motion 5 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia receive and file the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (SCRCA) information update.
- · Motion 6 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia receive and file the February 23, 2026 Municipal Services and Traffic update.
- · Motion 7 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia receive and file the February 23, 2026 Planning and Development update along with the 2025 in review report on Building Permits issued by the County of Lambton.
- · Motion 8 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia receive and file correspondence items 11 a) through f).
- · Motion 9 added: THAT the council of the Town of Petrolia adopt as presented, Inspector Stuart and Mr. Nemcek’s updating on policing in Petrolia for the year 2025.
- · Motion 10 added: THAT the council of the Town of Petrolia approve the location on Blanche Street & Glenview Road owned by the Town of Petrolia to be used as a laydown and pass through area for the CEEH project.
- · Motion 11 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia receive as information only the February 23, 2026 community announcements as presented.
- · Motion 12 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia receive and file the report from County of Lambton Development Services Department, dated February 23, 2026, respecting subdivision file 38T-07001 and allowing commencement of tree removal by the de…
- · Motion 13 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia, receive and file the report of Jayla Saunders, Financial Analyst/Senior Tax Administrator dated 23 February 2026 regarding approval of our provincial HEWSF grant Transfer Payment Agreement; AND THA…
- · Motion 14 added: THAT an amendment to the financial policy as proposed be heard this evening.
- · Motion 15 added: WHEREAS in calendar year 2025 a new tax reduction operation reserve was established and partially funded with calendar year 2024 budget surplus; and WHEREAS annual updates of the user fee schedule result in unplanned changes in user rates …
- · Motion 16 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia adopt the report of the CAO/Treasurer dated 23 February 2026 regarding the updating of the Town's Financial Policy; As amended.
- · Motion 17 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia, receive and file the report of the Director of Public Safety/Fire Chief dated 23rd day of February, 2026 regarding 4th quarter report of PNEFD.
- · Motion 18 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia, endorse the report of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities and Director of Marketing, Arts and Communications dated February 23, 2026 regarding the road closure request; AND THAT the road…
- · Motion 19 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia, receive the report of the Director of Operations dated February 23 2026 regarding the 2026 Compost Transfer Site and dates; AND THAT 2026 compost pass fee, events and curbside brush collection date…
- · Motion 20 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia receive and file the report of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities dated February 23, 2026 regarding Arena Canteen Agreement.
- · Motion 21 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia adopt the report of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities dated February 23, 2026 regarding LCDS downtown sidewalk cleaning; AND THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia direct staff to p…
- · Motion 22 added: THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia, receive the report of the Director of Operations dated February 23, 2026 regarding the Tender Results - Petrolia Line and Oil Heritage Road Watermain Replacement (Phase II); AND THAT our Water Rese…
- · Motion 23 added: THAT Councillor Pitel be appointed as a member of the Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee in place of Councillor O'Hara; and THAT the clerk update the appointment by-law as necessary.
- · Motion 24 added: THAT By-Law 11 and 12 of 2026 be read a first and second time.
- · Motion 25 added: THAT By-Law Number 11-2026 being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Town of Petrolia to authorize the execution of an agreement with his Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the purpose …
- · Motion 26 added: THAT By-Law Number 12-2026 being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Town of Petrolia to Confirm the Resolutions and Motions of the Council of the Town of Petrolia which were adopted up to and including February 23, 2026 be read a third tim…
- · Motion 27 added: THAT the February 23, 2026 regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Petrolia be adjourned to the next scheduled meeting of Council to be held on Monday, March 23 2026 or to the call of the Chair.
- · Attendance added: Chad Hyatt (present)
- · Attendance added: Brian Clark (present)
- · Attendance added: Debb Pitel (present)
- · Attendance added: Joel Field (present)
- · Attendance added: Brad Loosley (present)
- · Attendance added: Ross O'Hara (absent)
- · Attendance added: Liz Welsh (absent)
- · Attendance added: Rick Charlebois (present)
- · Attendance added: Mandi Pearson (present)
- · Attendance added: Julie Bullock (present)
- · Attendance added: Rick Cousins (present)
- · Attendance added: Laurissa Ellsworth (present)
- · Attendance added: Mike Thompson (present)
- · Attendance added: Jessica Smith (present)
- · Attendance added: Annette Strand (present)
- · Membership: Debb Pitel seated