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Leamington Mourns Loss of Councillor

It is with profound sadness that Leamington Council and municipal employees have learned of the sudden passing of Councillor John Jacobs, on Monday, November 9, 2020.

Councillor Jacobs was serving his third term on Leamington Council. Elected in 2010, John was an engaged and active Council member, sitting on many committees throughout his political career.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and Council colleague,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “On behalf of Council and...

Council Considers - November 10, 2020

Leamington Council will hold an electronic Council meeting on November 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM to consider staff reports and decisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic response.

• As listed on the October 27, 2020 Agenda: To approve the draft 2021 Fee Schedule. Municipal fees are reviewed annually and adopted under municipal by-law for implementation on January 1 of the following fiscal year. These fees are then used in estimating related revenues in that fiscal year’s budget, which mitigate the...

Council Matters - October 27, 2020

At the Council meeting on October 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM, Council:

• Received a report with regard to a draft by-law for Greenhouse Light Abatement.  Council provided direction to Administration to seek public comment in connection with draft By-law 79-20, being a by-law requiring the abatement of interior greenhouse light. The public may visit the municipal website and complete the feedback form so that their feedback is considered when Council reviews the final report which is expected in November,...

Council Considers - October 27, 2020

Leamington Council will hold an electronic Council meeting on October 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM to consider the following staff reports:

• Extend the service contract with Cintas Canada Limited for a period of three years for both Leamington Pollution Control Centre and Leamington Water Services. Operations staff at the Leamington Pollution Control Centre (LPCC) are provided with uniforms for work purposes.  The uniforms are laundered weekly to ensure staff are provided clothing that is free from...

Council Matters - October 20, 2020

Leamington Council held an electronic Council meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM to consider the following reports, Council:

• Held a Court of Revision under the Drainage Act regarding the Wilkinson Drain- Realignment and West Branch Extension Improvements and approved the Schedule of Assessment.

• Held a Public Meeting under the Planning Act and approved the 2020-2024 Uptown Leamington Community Improvement Plan amendments. The approved amendments to the Uptown Leamington Community...