Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

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Time:
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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 Community & Recreation Services, Paul Anthony
  • Director Public Works & Engineering Services, Phil Bartnik
  • Director Community Safety & Fire Chief, Wade Bondy
  • Director People & Culture, Michelle Bonnici
  • Director Technology & Client Services, Shaun Fuerth
  • Director Development Services, Brian Hillman
  • Director Financial Services & Chief Financial Officer, Tom Kitsos
  • Director Legislative Services & Clerk, Laura Moy
  • Deputy Clerk & Manager Legislative Services, Jennifer Alexander
  • Manager Water Services, Brad Dupuis
  • Manager Committee & Community Services, Christina Hebert
  • Manager Planning Services & Local Economic Development, Chad Jeffery

A.
Roll Call
 

B.
Order
 

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

C.
Report Out of Closed Meeting
 

An electronic closed meeting was held at 6:00 pm in accordance with Section 239 (2)(b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (h) (i) (j) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

At the meeting, the Members:

  • approved the negotiated employment agreement with the Tecumseh Firefighters Association;
  • received advice regarding the appointment of legal counsel on employment matters;
  • gave direction on Acting Pay to two managers whilst servicing in an acting capacity for their respective Directors, and
  • gave an update on a potential land acquisition.

D.
Moment of Silence
 

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

E.
National Anthem
 

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

F.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
 

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

G.
Minutes
 

1.
Regular Council Meeting - November 23, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.2021-11-23 RCM Minutes - Final Axes.pdf

2.
Special Council Meeting - November 23, 2021 
This item has attachments. 

1.2021-11-23 SCM Minutes - Final Axes.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -380/21
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That the November 23, 2021 minutes of the Regular Council meeting and the Special Council meeting, as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

    Carried

H.
Supplementary Agenda Adoption
 

  • Motion: RCM -381/21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That the supplementary items added to the Regular Meeting agenda being the Rural Broadband Advisory Committee Minutes dated September 22, 2021; and a proposed Motion regarding the High Speed Internet Procurement Process Changes, be approved

    Carried

I.
Delegations
 

1.
Local Government Week
 

1st Place Essay Contest Winner - Owen Michos


2nd Place Essay Contest Winner -  Charlotte Vanstone

The essay contest winners present their winning essays.  The Members express gratitude to the winners for their creative efforts and to schools for their participation in the contest.

2.
Diana Radulescu, Active Transportation Coordinator,  and Jerry Behl, Manager Transportation, Planning and Development, County of Essex
This item has attachments. 

1.County Wide Active Transportation System Presentation December 14, 2021 Axes.pdf

Re: CWATS Master Plan Update

Ms. Diana Radulescu is joined by Jerry Behl, and presents a PowerPoint entitled "CWATS Overview Presentation to Tecumseh Council" as appended on the agenda. 

Discussion ensued following the presentation and Ms. Radulescu and Mr. Behl respond to questions from the Members of Council.

3.
Paul Bistany, Treasurer; Linda Proctor, Vice Chair and Denise Pelaccia, Coordinator, The Town of Tecumseh Business Improvement Area 
This item has attachments. 

1.2022 BIA BUDGET (Updated December 9).pdf

Re: 2022 Proposed Budget

Paul Bistany is joined by Linda Proctor and Denise Pelaccia and presents the Town of Tecumseh Business Improvement Area 2022 Proposed Budget. 

  • Motion: RCM -382/21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That the 2022 Town of Tecumseh Business Improvement Area Budget be approved as presented.

    Carried

J.
Communications - For Information
 

1.
County of Essex dated November 23, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.County of Essex, November 23, 2021, CSWB Plan Approved for Submission Axes.pdf

Re: Windsor Essex Community Safety and Well Being Plan 2022-2026

2.
Town of Plympton-Wyoming dated November 18, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.1. Plympton-Wyoming dated November 18, 2021 re Postponement of Assessment Update Axes.pdf

Re: Concerns with the Continued Postponement of Property Assessments

3.
Town of Georgina dated November 29, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Town of Georgina, November 29, 2021, Lack of Recycling Options - Plastic Wrap Axes.pdf

Re: Lack of Recycling Options, Agricultural Bale Wrap and Twine and Boat Shrink Wrap

4.
Village of Thornloe dated November 23, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Thornloe , November 23, 2021, re MPAC Assessment Axes.pdf

Re: MPAC Property Assessment

5.
Office of the Prime Minister dated November 19, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Office of the Prime Minister dated November 30, 2021, Long-Term Care Axes.pdf

Re: Long Term Care

6.
Township of Scugog dated December 6, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Township of Scugog, December 8, 2021 Bus Stop Dead End Roads.pdf

Re: Bus Stop Dead End Roads

7.
City of Kitchener dated December 1, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.City of Kitchener, December 1, 2021, Letter - Fire Safety Measures AXES.pdf

Re: Fire Safety Measures

8.
City of Kitchener dated December 1, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.City of Kitchener, December 1, 2021, PM Letter re Conversion Therapy AXES.pdf

Re: Conversion Therapy

9.
Town of Penetanguishene dated December 7, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Town of Penetangishene PSB, December 7, 2021 - Letter to Attorney General re Recidivism Rates Axes.pdf

Re: Concerning Rates of Recidivism

10.
Town of Essex dated December 8, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Town of Essex, December 8, 2021, Opposition to WECHU COVID Instruction Letter Axes.pdf

Re: Letter of Instruction from Windsor Essex County Health Unit

11.
City of St. Catharines dated December 1, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.City of St. Catharines, December 1, 2021 - National Childcare Program AXES.pdf

Re: National Childcare Program

12.
Ministry of Infrastructure dated December 1, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Ministry of Infrastructure dated December 1, 2021, Building Broadband AXES.pdf

Re: Building Broadband Faster Act Guideline and Regulations

  • Motion: RCM -383/21
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Dowie

    That Communications - For Information 1 through 12 as listed on the Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Regular Council Agenda, be received.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -384/21
    Moved byCouncillor Andrew Dowie
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That the Town of Tecumseh support the resolution from the Town of Penetanguishene dated December 7, 2021 regarding the concerning rates of recidivism.

    Carried

K.
Communications - Action Required
 

There are no Communications - Action Required items presented to Council.

L.
Committee Minutes
 

1.
Town of Tecumseh Business Improvement Area - November 17, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.2021-11-17 BIA Minutes.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -385/21
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

    That the November 17, 2021 minutes of the Town of Tecumseh Business Improvement Area Board as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be received.

    Carried

2.
Police Services Board - November 30, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.2021-11-30 PSB Draft Minutes.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -386/21
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Dowie

    That the November 30, 2021 minutes of the Police Services Board as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be accepted.

    Carried

3.
Rural Broadband Advisory Committee - September 22, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.2021-09-22 RBAC Minutes Axes.pdf

Councillor Tania Jobin vacates the meeting for personal reasons at 8:11 pm.

  • Motion: RCM -387/21
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That the September 22, 2021 minutes of the Rural Broadband Advisory Committee as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be accepted.

    Carried

M.
Reports
 

1.
Chief Administrative Officer - People & Culture
 

a.
CAO-2021-20 Final Requirements of Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
This item has attachments. 

1.CAO-2021-20 Final Requirements of Community Safety Well-Being Plan Axes.pdf
2.CAO-2021-20 Attachment 1 CSWB History Overview Axes.pdf
3.CAO-2021-20 Attachment 2 - Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Axes.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -388/21
    Moved byCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That Report CAO-2021-20 entitled “Final Requirements of Community Safety and Well-Being Plan”, be received;

    And that the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, in accordance with legislative requirements, be printed and publically posted in coordination with the Regional Systems Leadership and Project Team.

    Carried

2.
Legislative Services & Clerk
 

a.
LCS-2021-35 Urban Hens Licensing Pilot Program - Year End
This item has attachments. 

1.LCS-2021-35 Urban Hens Licensing Pilot Program - Final Report Axes.pdf
2.LCS-2021-35 Attachment 1 CityWorks Service Requests Summary Axes.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -389/21
    Moved byCouncillor Andrew Dowie
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That Report LCS-2021-35 entitled “Urban Hens Licensing Pilot Program – Final Report”, be received;

    And further that in accordance with the Urban Hens Licensing Pilot Program By-law No. 2021-43, all current licenses issued under the two-year Urban Hens Licensing Pilot Program be terminated as of March 1, 2022;

    And furthermore that all property owners in the urban area be given notice to remove their hen coop and run, and to re-home their hens, no later than March 1, 2022, unless ordered to remove earlier.

    Carried

b.
LCS-2021-36 Community Support Centre Services Agreement Renewal - Two Year Term Renewal - 2022-2023
This item has attachments. 

1.LCS-2021-36 Community Support Centre Services Agreement - Two Year Term Renewal - 2022 - 2023 Axes.pdf

Councillor Jobin leaves the meeting at 8:11pm.

  • Motion: RCM -390/21
    Moved byCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That the Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh (Town) renew the Agreement with the Community Support Centre of Essex County for the provision of public transportation to persons with a disability and seniors in the Town;

    And that By-law No. 2021-104 authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the renewal Agreement between the Town and Community Support Centre of Essex County, for a further two-year term commencing January 1, 2022, and concluding December 31, 2023, be adopted

    Carried

c.
LCS-2021-37 Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement
This item has attachments. 

1.LCS-2021-37 Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement Axes.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -391/21
    Moved byCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

    That LSC-2021-37 entitled “Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement” be received;

    And that the following Land Acknowledgment Statement be approved and kept as a living document, open for revisions for one year to allow for feedback on the Statement and related advice regarding its use:

    We acknowledge that we are on land and surrounded by water, originally inhabited by Indigenous Peoples who have travelled this area since time immemorial. This territory is within the lands honoured by the Wampum Treaties; agreements between the Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-e-naa-bay), Haudenosaunee (Hoe-den-oh-show-nee), Lenni (Len- eh) Lenape (Le-naw-pay) and allied Nations to peacefully share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. Specifically, we would like to acknowledge the presence of the Three Fires Confederacy (Ojibwe (Oh-jib-way), Odawa (Oh-dah-wah), Potawatomi (Paw-taw-watt-oh-me) and Huron/Wendat (Wen-dat) Peoples. We are dedicated to honouring Indigenous history and culture while remaining committed to moving forward respectfully with all First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

    And further that subject to the approval of the Land Acknowledgement Statement, the Procedure By-law be amended to codify the reciting of the Statement at meetings of Council and Committees.

    Carried

3.
Financial Services
 

a.
FS-2021-15 Administrative Fees and Charges 2022
This item has attachments. 

1.FS-2021-15 Administrative Fees and Charges 2022 Axes.pdf
2.FS-2021-15 Schedule A - General Administration.pdf
3.FS-2021-15 Schedule B - Fire Department Axes.pdf
4.FS-2021-15 Schedule C - Police Services Axes.pdf
5.FS-2021-15 Schedule D - Planning Department Axes.pdf
6.FS-2021-15 Schedule E - Public Works Axes.pdf
7.FS-2021-15 Schedule F - Parks and Recreation Axes.pdf
8.FS-2021-15 Schedule G - Water Department Axes.pdf
9.FS-2021-15 Schedule H - Tecumseh Transit Axes.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -392/21
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That By-Law 2021-96 being a by-law prescribing a tariff of administrative fees and charges for 2022, be approved.

    Carried

b.
FS-2021-16 Windsor Essex Intermunicipal Courts Service Agreement
This item has attachments. 

1.FS-2021-16 Windsor Essex Intermunicipal Courts Service Agreement Axes.pdf
2.FS-2021-16 Report Attachment 1 - 3rd Renewal Agreement Axes.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -393/21
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That Report FS-2021-16 entitled "Windsor Essex Inter-Municipal Courts Service Agreement", be received;

    And that By-Law 2021-102, being a by-law authorizing the execution of a 3rd Renewal for the Windsor-Essex Area Inter-Municipal Courts Service Agreement for a five (5) year period from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026, be approved.

    Carried

c.
FS-2021-17 Purchasing By-Law Amendment
This item has attachments. 

1.FS-2021-17 Purchasing Bylaw Amendment .pdf
  • Motion: RCM -394/21
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That Report FS-2021-17 regarding an update to Schedule B of the Purchasing By-Law 2021-60 be received;

    And that the recommended update to Schedule B of the Purchasing By-law be approved through the adoption of an Amending By-Law 2021-103.

    Carried

d.
FS-2021-14 Budget Variance Report August 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.FS-2021-14 Budget Variance Report - August 2021.pdf
2.FS-2021-14 Attachment 1 - 2021 August Variance Report (AODA).pdf
3.FS-2021-14 Attachment 2 - Budget Variance Report - August Significant Budget items.pdf
4.FS-2021-14 Attachment 3 - Budget Variance Report - Capital Projects - excluding Public Works.pdf
5.FS-2021-14 Attachment 4 - Budget Variance Report - Capital Projects - Public Works.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -395/21
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That Report FS-2021-14 entitled "Budget Variance Report – August 2021", showing a tax-supported surplus of $163,000 and a rate-supported surplus of $423,000 for total net surplus of $586,000 be received.

    Carried

4.
Community & Recreation Services
 

a.
CRS-2021-18 Community and Recreation Services Alternative SportsPlex Strategy
This item has attachments. 

1.CRS-2021-18 Community and Recreation Services Alternative SportsPlex Strategy Axes.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -396/21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That Report CRS-2021-18 entitled "Community and Recreation Services Alternative SportsPlex Strategy", be received

    And that Council support, in principal, the alternative strategy for the Town’s Multi-Use SportsPlex consisting of three alternative projects in place of one large sportsplex facility, as set out in Report CRS-2021-18;

    And further that the strategy and projects highlighted in this report be provided for Council’s consideration in the 2022 5-Year Lifecycle Capital reports for Parks and Arena.

    Carried

5.
Public Works & Engineering Services
 

a.
PWES-2021-46 Source Protection Plan, Part IV Enforcement Transfer Agreement Amendment No. 2
This item has attachments. 

1.PWES-2021-46 Source Protection Plan, Part IV Enforcement Transfer Agreement - Amendment No. 2 Axes.pdf
2.PWES-2021-46 Attachment 1 - ERCA Risk Management Proposal for Renewal of Part IV Transfer Agreement_Revised.pdf
3.PWES-2021-46 Attachment 2 - ERCA Risk Management Services Agreement Amendment_Revised Axes.pdf
4.PWES-2021-46 Attachment 3 - 2015 ERCA Risk Management Service Proposal.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -397/21
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That Report PWES-2021-46 entitled “Source Protection Plan, Part IV Enforcement Transfer Agreement, Amendment No. 2”, be received.

    And that By-law No. 2021-97 be approved to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Source Protection Plan, Part IV Enforcement Transfer Agreement Amendment No. 2 satisfactory to the Town of Tecumseh (Town) and Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), to extend the agreement to December 31, 2024.

    And further the Town’s estimated cost share of $4,000 be funded from the Water Operational Budget.

    Carried

b.
PWES-2021-47 Water and Wastewater Rates for 2022
This item has attachments. 

1.PWES-2021-47 Water and Wastewater Rates for 2022 Axes.pdf
2.PWES-2021-47 Attachment 1 - Proposed Water and Wastewater Rates extracted from 2015 Water and Wastewater Rates Study Axes.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -398/21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That By-Law 2021-105 being a by-law to adopt the water and wastewater rates for 2022, based on the recommendations of the 2015 Town of Tecumseh Water and Wastewater Rate Study, and the Mediation Agreement and discussions with the Windsor Utilities Commission, be adopted.

    Carried

c.
PWES-2021-48 NDMP Extension of Intakes 3, 4, 5, 6  A19 Transfer Payment Agreement Amendment
This item has attachments. 

1.PWES-2021-48 NDMP Extension for Intakes 3,4,5 A19 Transfer Payment Agreement Amendment Axes.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -399/21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That By-law No. 2021-101 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in the right on Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Amendment to the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the extension of the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) be adopted.

    Carried

N.
By-Laws
 

1.
By-Law 2021-93 
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-93 Budget 2022_2021-12-14 Axes.pdf
2.By-Law 2021-93 Schedule A - 2022 Budget Summary Axes.pdf
3.By-Law 2021-93 Schedule B 2022 Budget Summary Axes.pdf

Being a By-law to provide for the adoption of the estimates of all sums required (budget) for general municipal purposes for the Year 2022

2.
By-Law 2021-94 
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-94 - Late Payment Charges Axes.pdf

Being a by-law to impose late payment charges for non-payment of taxes or any installment of taxes by due date 

3.
By-Law 2021-95 
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-95 - 2022 Interim Tax Rate Axes.pdf

Being a by-law to provide for an Interim Tax Rate for the Year 2022

4.
By-Law 2021-96 
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-96 Fees and Charges Axes.pdf
2.By-Law 2021-96 Schedule A - General Administration Axes.pdf
3.By-Law 2021-96 Schedule B - Fire Department Axes.pdf
4.By-Law 2021-96 Schedule C - Police Services Axes.pdf
5.By-Law 2021-96 Schedule D - Planning Department Axes.pdf
6.By-Law 2021-96 Schedule E - Public Works Axes Axes.pdf
7.By-Law 2021-96 Schedule F - Parks and Recreation Axes.pdf
8.By-Law 2021-96 Schedule G - Water Department Axes.pdf
9.By-Law 2021-96 Schedule H - Tecumseh Transit Axes.pdf

Being a By-law to prescribe a tariff of administrative fees and charges for the Town of Tecumseh

5.
By-Law 2021-97 
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-97 - ERCA Risk Management Services Agreement Amendment 2021-12-14 Axes.pdf
2.By-law 2021-97 - ERCA Risk Management Services Agreement Amendment_Schedule A_21-12-14 Axes.pdf

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Source Protection Transfer Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh (Municipality) and the Towns of Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, Lakeshore, LaSalle, the Municipalities of Chatham-Kent and Leamington, Township of Pelee, the Corporation of the City of Windsor and the Essex Region Conservation Authority 

6.
By-Law 2021-98 
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-98 Amend BIA Board of Management Appointments 2021-12-14 Axes.pdf

Being a by-law to amend By-Law 2019-10 being a by-law to appoint Directors to the Board of Management for the Business Improvement Area for the term of Tecumseh Council 2019-2022

7.
By-Law 2021-99 
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-99 Amend Heritage Committee Appointments 2021-12-14 Axes.pdf

Being a by-law to appoint members to the Tecumseh Heritage Committee for the term of Council 2019-2022

8.
By-Law 2021-100
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-100 Amend Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointments 2021-12-14 Axes.pdf

Being a by-law to appoint members to the Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term of Council 2019-2022

9.
By-Law 2021-101 
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-101 National Disaster Mitigation Fund_Final Axes.pdf

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh under the National Disaster Mitigation Program Intake 

10.
By-Law 2021-102 
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-102_Inter Municipal Court Service Agreement 2021-12-14 Axes.pdf
2.By-Law 2021-102 Attachment-Agreement Intermunicipal Court Services 2021-12-14 Axes.pdf
3.By-Law 2021-102 Appendix A-Original Agreement Intermunicipal Court Services 2021-12-14 Axes.pdf
4.By-Law 2021-102 Appendix B-1st Renewal Agreement-Intermunicipal Court Services Agreement 2021-12-14 Axes.pdf
5.By-Law 2021-102 Appendix C-2nd Renewal Agreement-Intermunicipal Court Services Agreement 2021-12-14 Axes.pdf

Being a by-law to authorize the continued participation in the Provincial Offences Act Transfer Program for the Windsor/Essex County Service Area 

11.
By-law 2021-103 
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-103 Purchasing By-Law Amendment Sched B 2021-12-14 Axes.pdf

Being a by-law to amend By-law 2021-60 being a by-law to govern procurement policies and procedures

12.
By-Law 2021-104 
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-104 Community Support Service Centre 2021-12-14.pdf
2.By-Law 2021-104 Schedule A Community Support Centre_2022-23 Services Agreement 2021-12-14 Axes.pdf

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and The Community Support Centre for public transportation to the physically disabled and the frail elderly persons for the years 2022 and 2023

13.
By-Law 2021-105 
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law 2021-105_ Water and Wastewater Rates 2022_21-12-14 Axes.pdf

Being a By-law to establish the water and wastewater rates for the year 2022

14.
By-Law 2021-41
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-41 Reconsidered Drainage Report for CYR Drain 2021-07-13 AXES-C.pdf

Being a bylaw to provide for the reassessment of the CYR Drain & Extension

15.
By-law 2021-77 
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-77 Schedule A McLean-Hergott Drain Report_2021-10-12 Amended page five Axes.pdf

Being a by-law to provide for the installation of a new bridge with ancillary works to the McLean-Hergott Drain.

  • Motion: RCM -400/21
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    ​That By-Law 2021-93 being a by-law to provide for the adoption of the estimates of all sums required (budget) for general municipal purposes for the Year 2022;

    That By-Law 2021-94 being a by-law to impose late payment charges for non-payment of taxes or any installment of taxes by due date;

    That By-Law 2021-95 being a by-law to provide for an Interim Tax Rate for the Year 2022;

    That By-Law 2021-96 Being a by-law to prescribe a tariff of Administrative fees and charges for the Town of Tecumseh;

    That By-Law 2021-97 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Source Protection Transfer Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh (Municipality) and the Towns of Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, Lakeshore, LaSalle, the Municipalities of Chatham-Kent and Leamington, Township of Pelee, the Corporation of the City of Windsor and the Essex Region Conservation Authority;

    That By-Law 2021-98 being a by-law to amend By-Law 2019-10 being a by-law to appoint Directors to the Board of Management for the Business Improvement Area for the term of Tecumseh Council 2019-2022;

    That By-Law 2021-99 being a by-law to appoint members to the Town of Tecumseh Heritage Committee for the term of Council 2019-2022;

    That By-Law 2021-100 being a by-law to appoint members to the Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee;

    That By-Law 2021-101 being a by-law to authorize the execution of Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh under the National Disaster Mitigation Program Intake;

    That By-Law 2021-102 being a by-law to authorize the continued participation in the Provincial Offences Act Transfer Program for the Windsor/Essex County Service Area;

    That By-Law 2021-103 being a by-law to amend By-Law 2021-60 being a by-law to govern procurement policies and procedures;

    That By-Law 2021-104 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and The Community Support Centre for public transportation to the physically disabled and the frail elderly persons for the years 2022 and 2023;

    That By-Law 2021-105 being a by-law to establish the water and wastewater rates for the year 2022.

     

     

     

     

    Be given first and second reading.
    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -401/21
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Dowie

    ​That By-Law 2021-93 being a by-law to provide for the adoption of the estimates of all sums required (budget) for general municipal purposes for the Year 2022;

    That By-Law 2021-94 being a by-law to impose late payment charges for non-payment of taxes or any installment of taxes by due date;

    That By-Law 2021-95 being a by-law to provide for an Interim Tax Rate for the Year 2022;

    That By-Law 2021-96 Being a by-law to prescribe a tariff of Administrative fees and charges for the Town of Tecumseh;

    That By-Law 2021-97 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Source Protection Transfer Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh (Municipality) and the Towns of Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, Lakeshore, LaSalle, the Municipalities of Chatham-Kent and Leamington, Township of Pelee, the Corporation of the City of Windsor and the Essex Region Conservation Authority;

    That By-Law 2021-98 being a by-law to amend By-Law 2019-10 being a by-law to appoint Directors to the Board of Management for the Business Improvement Area for the term of Tecumseh Council 2019-2022;

    That By-Law 2021-99 being a by-law to appoint members to the Town of Tecumseh Heritage Committee for the term of Council 2019-2022;

    That By-Law 2021-100 being a by-law to appoint members to the Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee;

    That By-Law 2021-101 being a by-law to authorize the execution of Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh under the National Disaster Mitigation Program Intake;

    That By-Law 2021-102 being a by-law to authorize the continued participation in the Provincial Offences Act Transfer Program for the Windsor/Essex County Service Area;

    That By-Law 2021-103 being a by-law to amend By-Law 2021-60 being a by-law to govern procurement policies and procedures;

    That By-Law 2021-104 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and The Community Support Centre for public transportation to the physically disabled and the frail elderly persons for the years 2022 and 2023;

    That By-Law 2021-105 being a by-law to establish the water and wastewater rates for the year 2022;

    That By-law 2021-41 being a by-law to provide for the reassessment of the Cyr Drain and Extension;

    That By-Law 2021-77 being a by-law to provide for the installation of a new bridge with ancillary works to the McLean Hergott Drain.

    Be given third and final reading.

    Carried

O.
Unfinished Business
 

1.
December 14, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.2021-12-14 Unfinished Business Listing Axes.pdf

​The Members receive the Unfinished Business listing for Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

P.
New Business
 

Riberdy Farms 

A Member requests that Administration contact the owner of Riberdy Farms regarding concerns about their property and the Riverside Drive multiuse trail.

Tree Branch Collection

A Member requests after the wind storm earlier in the week,  Administration collect the large branches along the roadways, and for the Town's Arborist to inspect the trees for the safety of the community. 

Passing of Mr. Finbarr O’Connor 

The Members expresses condolences on the passing of Finbarr O'Connor and acknowledged his role in the Town's twinning community in Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland.    

Turkey Creek Watershed Project- Phase 2

The Director Public Works and Engineering Services provides an update on the Turkey Creek Watershed project which is moving forward with phase 2. 

  • Motion: RCM -401/21
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

    That the Turkey Creek Watershed Project Phase 2 be approved and funded from the previously allocated funds from Phase 1.

    Carried

Q.
Motions
 

1.
High Speed Internet Procurement Process Changes
This item has attachments. 

1.Motion_RBAC_High Speed Internet RFP Process Axes.pdf

This motion is brought forward by Councillor Brian Houston

  • Motion: RCM -402/21
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

    Whereas broadband has become an essential service that is necessary to encourage economic growth and stability, modernize and streamline the delivery of health and social services, provide greater educational opportunities, increase capacity to administer and govern institutions, improve the environment, and create fairness and opportunity for everyone;

    And Whereas the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC):


    • Represents 15 upper and single tier municipalities in Southwestern Ontario with more than three million residents; and
    • Recognizes that universal access to high-speed broadband connectivity is fundamental to the continued relevance and future prosperity of small urban /rural communities in Southwestern Ontario.

    And Whereas WOWC’s desired outcomes would see the Province of Ontario’s
    Accelerated High Speed Internet Program (AHSIP): 


    • Maximize the amount of fibre deployed with the funds available;
    • Provide a level playing field that allows high participation of local and regional
    Internet Service Providers (ISPs); and
    • Ensure equitability of funding and outcomes between all municipalities in
    Southwestern Ontario (lower- and upper-tier).

    And Whereas Infrastructure Ontario (IO) released RFQ No. 21-048: Request for
    Qualifications for Accelerated High Speed Internet Program on September 9, 2021;

    And Whereas WOWC supports the Province of Ontario’s program and want it to be
    as effective as possible;


    Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Council of the Town of Tecumseh
    send a letter, in addition to the letter sent by the Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’
    Caucus, to the Minister of Infrastructure, The Honourable Kinga Surma, copying the
    Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Doug Ford, and MPPs of Southwestern Ontario,
    recommending that Infrastructure Ontario pause the procurement process until the
    following recommendations have been addressed:


    • Lot sizes are reduced to an average reserve price of $10M with no single lot
    having a reserve price greater than $20M;
    • “Wired” and “Wireless” designations are removed from the lots in line with
    Infrastructure Ontario’s (IO) amendment to allow hybrid bids in all lots, with
    "Wired" connectivity as the preferred option;
    • Reserved prices are recalculated for all lots and are based on hybrid solutions
    rather than “Wired” or “Wireless” solutions;
    • A clear / transparent formula for evaluating proposals that balances bid price with
    higher fibre content bids is created and communicated to participants;
    • The Request for Proposals (RFP), when issued, be made visible to the public
    given that it contains no propriety Internet Service Provider (ISP) information;
    • Immediately release the lot maps to all municipalities in Ontario so that they can
    review and comment;
    • Ensure that small ISPs in Southwestern Ontario are consulted directly and their
    input is considered;
    • The details of the procurement be re-evaluated and IO consider the following
    changes:
    • Allow for progress payments to the recipients rather than holding 100 per cent of
      the funding until customers are in-service;
    • Eliminate the bid bond requirements;
    • Seriously reconsider the position that the Construction Act applies / eliminates the  bonding requirements called for by the Act (especially if no progress payments are being made);
    • Eliminate the plan to hold back the final 10 per cent and pay 100 per cent of the project cost by the time the project is complete.

    Carried

2.
Confirmatory By-Law 2021-106
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law 2021-106 Confirmatory 2021-12-14 Axes.pdf
  • Motion: RCM -403/21
    Moved byCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That By-Law 2021-106 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, December 14, 2021, regular meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh be given first, second, third and final reading.

    Carried

R.
Notices of Motion
 

There are no Notices of Motion presented to Council.

S.
Next Meeting
 

Tuesday, January 11, 2022


7:00 pm Regular Council Meeting 

T.
Adjournment
 

  • Motion: RCM -404/21
    Moved byCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    ​That there being no further business, the Tuesday, December 14, 2021 meeting of the Regular Council be adjourned at 9:26 pm.

    Carried
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