Public Meeting of Council

Minutes

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Electronic meeting live streamed at: https://video.isilive.ca/tecumseh/live.html.
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 Planning Services, Chad Jeffery
  • Manager Strategic Initiatives, Lesley Reeves

A.
Roll Call
 

B.
Call to Order
 

The Mayor calls the meeting to order at 6:31 pm.

C.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
 

Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti declares a pecuniary interest on Report PBS-2021-26 entitled "Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, GECDSB School, 13810-13814 Tecumseh Road, Scheduling of a Public Meeting," as he is employed by the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board.

Councillor Brian Houston declares a pecuniary interest on Report PBS-2021-26 entitled "Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, GECDSB School, 13810-13814 Tecumseh Road, Scheduling of a Public Meeting," as his spouse is employed in an administrative role with the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board.

D.
Introduction and Purpose of Meeting
 

The purpose of the meeting is to hear public comment on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the property at 13810-13814 Tecumseh Road.

The Manager Planning Services highlights the details of the property owned by the Greater Essex County District School Board.  He explains the Official Plan and Zoning By-law applications which will facilitate a new two-storey elementary school and daycare facility.  The Manager describes the surrounding area and provides a general overview of the proposed design site. 

In response to an inquiry, the Manager is not aware of any complaints on the school located to the north of the property being crowded or not having enough space. 

E.
Delegations
 

1.
Greater Essex County District School Board, Giuliana Hinchliffe, Manager of Facility Services; Cindy Prince, Vice-President, Amico; Mark Beaulieu, Principal and John Hrovat, Senior Architect/Associate, J P Thompson Architects
This item has attachments. 

1.GEDSCB Presentation Proposed North Shore School axesPDF(1).pdf

Mrs. Giuliana Hinchliffe explains the mission of the school board and the reason for the proposed new public school.  A copy of her speaking notes is filed in the Clerk's office. Mr. John Hrovat reviews the design of the school, parking, traffic flow and greenspace.

Discussion ensues over the proposed location of the school. A Member inquires on the opportunity for synergies with other school boards for additional greenspace.  Mrs. Hinchliffe indicates that this development encourages partnerships with others.

In response to an inquiry, the Manager indicates that the Traffic Study recommends turning lanes entering into the site. He advises that additional details on the property will be addressed through the site plan control process.  

  • Motion: PCM -25/21
    Moved ByCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That the presentation from JP Thompson Architects entitled "New Northshore Public School", be received.

    Carried

F.
Communications
 

1.
Notice of Public Meeting
This item has attachments. 

1.Notice of Public Meeting June 22 2021 Greater Essex County District School Board AXES.pdf

2.
Essex Region Conservation Authority dated June 8, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.ERCA June 8, 2021 GECDSB 13800 13810 13814 TECUMSEH RD AXES.pdf

Re: Zoning By-law Amendment

  • Motion: PCM -26/21
    Moved ByCouncillor Andrew Dowie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That Communications - For Information 1 and 2 as listed on the Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Public Council Meeting Agenda, be received.

    Carried

G.
Reports
 

1.
PBS-2021-26 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, GECDSB School, 13810-13814 Tecumseh Rd., Scheduling Public Meeting
This item has attachments. 

1.PBS-2021-26 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, GECDSB School, 13800-13814 Tecumseh Rd., Scheduling Public Meeting.pdf
2.PBS-2021-26 Attachment 1 - Property Location Map.pdf
3.PBS-2021-26 Attachment 2 - Surrounding Land Uses Map.pdf
4.PBS-2021-26 Attachment 3 - Preliminary Site Plan Rendering.pdf
5.PBS-2021-26 Attachment 4 - Official Plan Map.pdf
6.PBS-2021-26 Attachment 5 - Zoning Map.pdf
  • Motion: PCM -27/21
    Moved ByCouncillor Tania Jobin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That Report PBS-2021-26 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Greater Essex County District School Board, 13810 and 13814 Tecumseh Road, Proposed New North Shore Elementary School, Scheduling of a Public Meeting, be received.

    Carried

H.
Adjournment
 

  • Motion: PCM -28/21
    Moved ByCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    ​That there being no further business, the Tuesday, June 22, 2021 meeting of the Public Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:05 pm.

    Carried
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