Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

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This meeting is being conducted electronically
Present:
  • Mayor, Gary McNamara
  • Deputy Mayor, Joe Bachetti
  • Councillor, Bill Altenhof
  • Councillor, Andrew Dowie
  • Councillor, Brian Houston
  • Councillor, Tania Jobin
  • Councillor, Rick Tonial
Also Present:
  • Chief Administrative Officer, Margaret Misek-Evans
  • Director Parks & Recreation Services, Paul Anthony
  • Director Public Works & Environmental Services, Phil Bartnik
  • Director Fire Services & Fire Chief, Wade Bondy
  • Director Information & Communication Services, Shaun Fuerth
  • Director Planning & Building Services, Brian Hillman
  • Director Financial Services & Chief Financial Officer, Tom Kitsos
  • Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Laura Moy
  • Deputy Clerk & Manager Legislative Services, Jennifer Alexander
  • Manager Strategic Initiatives, Lesley Reeves

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The Mayor calls the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

A Closed Meeting of Council  was held earlier this evening on June 23, 2020 at 6:00 pm in accordance with Section 239 2(c) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, which permits a meeting, or part of a meeting, to be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is:

(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and/ or

(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and /or

(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

The Town’s Solicitor, Ed Hooker, was in attendance at the meeting to provide an update on the expropriation of certain lands for the Manning Road Secondary Plan Area (MRSPA) Storm Water Facility.

  • Motion: RCM -190/20
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That the direction provided by the Town's Solicitor regarding an offer of compensation for the expropriation of certain lands for the Manning Road Secondary Plan Area (MRSPA) Storm Water Facility, be confirmed.

    Carried

The Moment of Silence is waived in light of the electronic holding of this meeting

The National Anthem is waived in light of the electronic holding of this meeting.

There is no pecuniary interest declared by a Member of Council.

  • Motion: RCM -191/20
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That the June 9, 2020 minutes of the Regular Council meeting as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -192/20
    Moved byCouncillor Andrew Dowie
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That the supplementary item added to the Regular Meeting Agenda regarding By-law 2020-48, being a by-law to adopt Guidelines for Temporary Patio and Patio Expansions and delegate authority for inspection of Temporary Patio and Patio Expansions, be approved

    Carried

There are no delegations presented to Council.

Re: Notice of Electronic (Virtual) Public Meeting regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Regarding the Production of Cannabis 

Re: Notice of Electronic (Virtual) Public Meeting regarding Applications for Draft Plan of Condominium

Re: Request Proclamation of March 17 as Essential Workers Day

Re: Support for the Establishment of a Municipal Financial Assistance Program

Re: COVID-19 Financial Relief for Non-Profit and Community Service Clubs and Organizations

Re: Spread of COVID-19 in our Farm Worker Population

  • Motion: RCM -193/20
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That Communications - For Information 1 through 14 as listed on the Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Regular Council Agenda, be received.

    Carried

Re: Excessive Noise – Vehicular Exhaust Systems

It is Recommended:

That the Essex County OPP Report dated June 4, 2020 regarding enforcement of noise complaints related to excessive noise from vehicular exhaust systems, be adopted by Council as recommend by the Tecumseh Police Services Board at their June 11, 2020 meeting.

  • Motion: RCM -194/20
    Moved byCouncillor Andrew Dowie
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

    That the Essex County OPP Report dated June 4, 2020 regarding enforcement of noise complaints related to excessive noise from vehicular exhaust systems, be adopted by Council as recommended by the Tecumseh Police Services Board at their June 11, 2020 meeting.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -195/20
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That the June 11, 2020 minutes of the Police Services Board, as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -196/20
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That Members of Council be authorized to attend the following conferences scheduled to be held in 2021, in accordance with the Town’s Travel Policy No. 14 and Professional Development Policy No. 73:

    Event/Dates /Location

    Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual General Meeting and Annual Conference , August 15 – 18, 2021, in London, ON;

    Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference, June 3 - 6 or Trade Show June 10 – 13, 2021, in Montreal, QC;

    Festivals and Events Ontario Conference, February 22 – 24, 2021, in Niagara Falls, ON;

    Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiatives Annual Meeting and Conference, To be determined;

    Ontario Good Roads Association Annual Conference, February 21 – 24, 2021, in Toronto, ON;

    Ontario Small Urban Municipalities Conference and Trade Show, April 27 – 30, 2021, in Brant County, ON;

    Rural Ontario Municipal Association Annual Conference January 23 – 26, 2021, in Toronto, ON.

     

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -197/20
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That the Tecumseh Town Hall Offices close for the 2021 December Holiday Season from Friday, December 24, 2021, through to Monday, January 3, 2022, when the offices will reopen.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -198/20
    Moved byCouncillor Andrew Dowie
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That CS-2020-21 entitled COVID-19 Economic Recovery – Temporary Patios, be received;

    And that By-law No. 2020-48 being a by-law to adopt the Temporary Outdoor Patio Guidelines, as appended to CS-2020-21, and authorize the Chief Building Official to inspect all temporary patios and require adjustments to the patio in order to address compliance with the Guidelines, be approved;

    And further that in accordance with Regulation 719 under the Liquor Licence Act, the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh support the extension of existing liquor licences to temporary patios on private property throughout the Town of Tecumseh for the duration of 2020, provided businesses comply with the Town of Tecumseh’s Temporary Outdoor Patio Guidelines;

    And furthermore that in accordance with Regulation 719 under the Liquor Licence Act, the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh support the extension of existing liquor licences to temporary patios on Town property for the duration of 2020, provided businesses comply with the Town of Tecumseh’s Temporary Outdoor Patio Guidelines and enter into an Encroachment Agreement, in form and content satisfactory to the Town’s Solicitor;

    And furthermore over that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute an Encroachment Agreement with business owners requesting to encroach onto Town property for a Temporary Outdoor Patio.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -199/20
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That the Windsor-Essex Provincial Offences Act Annual Report 2019, be received.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -200/20
    Moved byCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That the Town of Tecumseh invite submissions through an RFP to operate a concession operation at Lakewood Park;

    And that a report be presented for Council’s consideration and approval on the recommended Lakewood Park concessionaire.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -201/20
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That Report PRS-2020-16 with respect to the cancellation of summer recreation programs be received;

    And that as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that the summer recreation programs, including the Tecumseh Summer Day Camp and the Tecumseh Leisure Pool, be cancelled.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -202/20
    Moved byCouncillor Andrew Dowie
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That the low tender from Coco Paving Inc. in the amount of $900,500 plus HST, for the 2020 Asphalt Paving Tender, be approved;

    And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract for the services with Coco Paving Inc.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -203/20
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That the sole tender from Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. in the amount of $180,687 plus non-rebatable HST, for the 2020 Tar and Chip Tender, be approved;

    And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract for the services with Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd.

    Carried

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Control Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Gateway Tower Inc.

Being a by-law to adopt Guidelines for Temporary Patio and Patio Expansions and delegate authority for inspection of Temporary Patio and Patio Expansions

  • Motion: RCM -204/20
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That By-law 2020-47 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Control Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Gateway Tower Inc.;

    That By-law 2020-48 being a by-law to adopt Guidelines for Temporary Patio and Patio Expansions and delegate authority for inspection of Temporary Patio and Patio Expansions.

    Be given first and second reading.
    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -205/20
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

    That By-law 2020-47 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Control Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Gateway Tower Inc.;

    That By-law 2020-48 being a by-law to adopt Guidelines for Temporary Patio and Patio Expansions and delegate authority for inspection of Temporary Patio and Patio Expansions.

    Be given third and final reading.

    Carried

​The Members receive the Unfinished Business listing for Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Traffic Enforcement on Arbour and McNorton Streets

A Member requests that the OPP increase traffic enforcement on Arbour and McNorton Streets during the sewer construction on Tecumseh and Shawnee Roads, as during this time, these roads may be used as alternate routes for motorists. 

Miracle Food Drive

The Windsor-Essex Miracle Food Drive is this weekend. Residents are encouraged to place non-perishable food items at their doorsteps.    

Reporting of COVID-19 Cases

A Member requests the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit reporting on COVID-19 cases for the Town of Tecumseh be posted on the Town's website.

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the June 23, 2020 regular meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh.

  • Motion: RCM -206/20
    Moved byCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

    That By-Law 2020-49  being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, June 23, 2020, regular meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh be given first, second, third and final reading.

    Carried

There are no Notices of Motions presented to Council.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

7:00 pm Regular Council Meeting

  • Motion: RCM -207/20
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That there being no further business, the Tuesday, June 23, 2020 meeting of the Regular Council be adjourned at 7:30 pm.

    Carried
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