Regular 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
  • Manager Building Services & Chief Building Official, Mike Voegeli

B.

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

There was no closed meeting scheduled.

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 -344/20
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That the November 10, 2020  minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, and the November 10, 2020 Public Council Meeting as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -345/20
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That the supplementary items added to the Regular Meeting agenda regarding reports CAO-2020-09, PRS-2020-30, and By-law 2020-78 , be approved

    Carried

Re: Retirement

Council expresses their heartfelt appreciation to Kerri Rice for her 11 years of service to the Town and its residents. 

Manager Planning Services, Chad Jeffery joined the meeting at 7:05 PM.
Manager Building Services & Chief Building Official, Mike Voegeli joined the meeting at 7:05 PM.

Re: 2019 Audit

  • Motion: RCM -346/20
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That the Audit Findings Report for the year ended December 31, 2019, as prepared by KPMG LLP, be received;

    And that the Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh Year ended December 31, 2019, be approved.

    Carried

Re: Bill 128- Supporting Recovery and Municipal Elections Act 2020 

Re: Bill 128, Letter to Premier Ford, Proposing Changes to the Municipal Elections Act

Re: Amending the AGCO Licensing and Application Process for Cannabis Retail Stores to Consider Radial Separation from Other Cannabis Locations

Re: Request to the Premier and Minister of Attorney General - Amending the AGCO Process to Consider Radial Separation from Other Cannabis Locations

Re: Town of Grimsby - Amendment to Bill 108 - More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019

Re: Notice of Application - Zoning By-law Amendment, 1654 Manning Road

Councillor Jobin will raise comments regarding notification to residents of planning applications and management of traffic density with this development at the next Inter Municipal Committee Meeting.

  • Motion: RCM -347/20
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That Communications - For Information 1 through 12 as listed on the Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Regular Council Agenda, be received.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -348/20
    Moved byCouncillor Tania Jobin
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That Communications - For Information items 6 and 7 regarding Bill C-45 Cannabis Act and Illicit Cannabis Operations, be referred to the Police Services Board for review, and to provide comments and recommendation to Council. 

    Carried

There are no communications-action required items presented to Council. 

  • Motion: RCM -349/20
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That the November 12, 2020 minutes of the Special Police Services Board meeting as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be received.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -350/20
    Moved byCouncillor Andrew Dowie
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That Chief Administrative Officer Report CAO-2020-09 entitled “Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – COVID-19 Resilience Stream”, be received;

    And that Administration be authorized to make two project submissions to the COVID-19 Resilience Stream, generally as outlined in Report CAO-2020-09, for a total value of $342,607 in eligible project costs;

    And further that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the project level transfer payment agreement(s) with the Provincial government upon successful project award.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -352/20
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That Report PRS-2020-30 entitled "Transition to Betterness Lakeview Memorial Wall Agreement", be received;

    And that By-law 2020-78 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Transition to Betterness, be approved.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -353/20
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That Report PBS-2020-39 entitled "2020 Nine Month Permit Report", be received.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -354/20
    Moved byCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Dowie

    That a by-law authorizing the execution of an Amending Agreement to the existing Transit Delivery and Maintenance Services Agreement between the Town of Tecumseh and First Canada ULC, which facilitates a two-year extension to the existing contract for the period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, in accordance with PBS-2020-38, be approved.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -355/20
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That the Grant Application for the Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Program, for the property located at 12049 Tecumseh Road (Roll No. 374405000005400), be deemed eligible and approved for the Parking Area Improvement Grant Program, for a total amount of $10,000 toward the parking lot improvements being proposed, all of which is in accordance with Section 11.3 (5) of the CIP, and PBS-2020-40.

    Carried

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

Being a by-law to provide for an Interim Tax Rate for the Year 2021.

Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-18, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law for those lands in the former Township of Sandwich South.


(D19 DESRO – 13375 Desro Drive)

Being a by-law to execute a Site Plan Control Agreement between The Corporation of The Town of Tecumseh and 2292093 Ontario Inc.

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 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Being a by-law to confirm and appoint certain officers, servants and employees of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh


 

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lakeview Memorial Wall  Agreement with Transition to Betterness Family and Healthcare

  • Motion: RCM -356/20
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That By-law 2020-71 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 2020-72 being a by-law to provide for an Interim Tax Rate for the Year 2021;

    That  By-law 2020-73 being a by-law to amend By-law 85-18, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law for those lands in the former Township of Sandwich South;

    That By-law 2020-74 being a by-law to execute a Site Plan Control Agreement between The Corporation of The Town of Tecumseh and 2292093 Ontario Inc;

    That By-law 2020-75 being a By-law to prescribe a tariff of administrative fees and charges for the Town of Tecumseh;

    That By-law 2020-76 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 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing;

    That By-law 2020-77 being a by-law to confirm and appoint certain officers, servants and employees of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh;

    That By-law 2020-78 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lakeview Memorial Wall  Agreement with Transition to Betterness Family and Healthcare.

    Be given first and second reading.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -357/20
    Moved byCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That By-law 2020-71 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 2020-72 being a by-law to provide for an Interim Tax Rate for the Year 2021;

    That  By-law 2020-73 being a by-law to amend By-law 85-18, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law for those lands in the former Township of Sandwich South;

    That By-law 2020-74 being a by-law to execute a Site Plan Control Agreement between The Corporation of The Town of Tecumseh and 2292093 Ontario Inc;

    That By-law 2020-75 being a By-law to prescribe a tariff of administrative fees and charges for the Town of Tecumseh;

    That By-law 2020-76 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 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing;

    That By-law 2020-77 being a by-law to confirm and appoint certain officers, servants and employees of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh;

    That By-law 2020-78 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lakeview Memorial Wall  Agreement with Transition to Betterness Family and Healthcare.

    Be given third and final reading.

    Carried

​The Members receive the Unfinished Business listing for Tuesday, November 24, 2020. 

COVID-19 Enforcement

The Mayor comments on the number of COVID-19 cases increasing in Essex County. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides a verbal report on the collaborative and proactive approach to  enforcement of the Reopening Ontario Act and its regulations, orders issued by the Medical Officer of Health. She explains the new Provincial Multi-Agency team comprised of police, municipal enforcement officers and health enforcement officers. The Town's partial Emergency Operations Centre has been expanded to include OPP Staff Sergeant Jamie Smith and the Director Planning and Building Services, Brian Hillman, to report out and coordinate with enforcement. She advises that on the agenda By-law 2020-77 designates four staff members as By-law Enforcement Officers with the ability to write tickets and lay fines under the Provincial Offences Act. The CAO comments that a fair bit of resources have been dedicated to enforcement and to ensure compliance to assist in stopping the spread of COVID-19.

Green Acres Optimist Park 

A Member raises concern over youth gatherings occurring in the evenings and on weekends at Green Acres Optimist Park and requests enforcement of Provincial Orders limiting  outdoor gatherings.. In response to an inquiry, the CAO explains that residents can contact the OPP, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, or the Town, if they see Provincial Orders are not being followed.

Ontario Colour Zones - COVID-19 Status

It is requested that the Town's website link to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit's website for up-to-date information on the local pandemic status.  

City of Windsor New Recycling Contract 

In response to an inquiry, the Director Public Works & Environmental Services explains the Town will have a new service provider for recycling service starting in December.  He explains in the event that there is a delay in a scheduled recycling pick up, notification will be issued through their Recycle Coach App .  

Broadband in Rural Areas 

A Member suggests that a task force be created, similar to Simcoe County, in an effort to continue to advocate for rural broadband.  The Mayor comments about the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) and how they are advocating for rural broadband. The Director Information & Communication Services comments that access to the internet has come to light with COVID-19 and people working from home and virtual school. Administration is attending the Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) Conference and one of the session  is on broadband services. The Director will provide a report to Council on rural broadband issues and investigate the creation of a task force.

Town of Lakeshore Water Retention Pond and Dust Mitigation

A Member raises concerns expressed by residents on Dresden Road regarding the construction occurring with the Town of Lakeshore's Water Retention Pond on Commercial Boulevard.  The construction is creating dust and impacting Tecumseh residents. Councillor Jobin will raise this matter at the next Inter Municipal Committee.

  • Motion: RCM -358/20
    Moved byCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That By-Law 2020-79 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, November 24, 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 motion presented to Council.

Tuesday December 8, 2020


5:00 pm Policies & Priorities Committee Meeting


7:00 pm Regular Council Meeting

  • Motion: RCM -359/20
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That there being no further business, the Tuesday, November 24, 2020 meeting of the Regular Council be adjourned at 8:45 pm.

    Carried
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