At the Leamington Council meeting of February 25, 2025, Council:

• Received a plaque presented by the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent acknowledging the Municipality of Leamington’s assistance in providing water resources to Wheatley and Tilbury following the fire at the Wheatley Water Treatment Plant.

• Approved a proposal to construct one new 5-storey, 49-unit residential building located at 4 White Street, 8 Askew Street, 10 Askew Street, 103 Erie Street South, 105 Erie Street South, and 111 Erie Street South (Liovas Holdings Ltd.).

• Approved a contribution of $60,000 to the South Essex Arts Association for the delivery of four Mill Street Markets in 2025.

• Approved a contribution of an additional $25,000 to support the 2025 Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series.

• Retained the services of the Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre as sole source provider for the organization and production of the 2025 Music Onthe42 Concert Series.

• Approved a by-law to remove the Holding symbol from the zoning of 615 County Road 18, to enable the applicant to apply for building permits, as adequate services are now approved for the proposed development.

• Authorized the installation of signage on the Municipal right-of-way as a part of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail.

• Reduced the speed from 80 km/h to 60 km/h on Mersea Road 12, between Mersea Road 1 and Essex County Road 33.

• Approved the installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of Maxon Avenue and Sherman Street.

• Approved a reduction in the total security required for Building Bridges Erie Shores’ Phase 4 development at 310 Sherk Street to an amount totaling $118, 927.04, based on the security transferred from its Phase 3 Development.

For further information, please refer to the Council agenda and minutes at leamington.ca/Meetings.