Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Time:

7:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Location:

Tecumseh Town Hall - Council Chambers

917 Lesperance Road

Tecumseh, Ontario N8N 1W9

Present:

• Mayor, Gary McNamara
• Deputy Mayor, Joe Bachetti
• Councillor, Bill Altenhof
• Councillor, Brian Houston
• Councillor, Tania Jobin
• Councillor, Rick Tonial

Also Present:

• Chief Administrative Officer, Margaret Misek-Evans
• Acting Clerk, Jennifer Alexander
• 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 Financial Services & Chief Financial Officer, Tom Kitsos
• Manager Planning Services & Local Economic Development, Chad Jeffery
• Senior Manager Recreation Services, Brett Palmer

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A.

Roll Call

B.

Order

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

C.

Report Out of Closed Meeting

There was no closed meeting scheduled.

D.

Moment of Silence

The Members of Council and Administration observe a moment of silence.

E.

National Anthem

The Members of Council and Administration observe the National Anthem of O Canada.

F.

Land Acknowledgement

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, Haudenosaunee, Lenni Lenape 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, Odawa, Potawatomi and Huron/Wendat Peoples. We are dedicated to honouring Indigenous history and culture while remaining committed to moving forward respectfully with all First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

G.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

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

H.

Minutes

1.

Regular Council Minutes - July 12, 2022

2.

Public Council Minutes - July 12, 2022 - South Talbot Road Drain East and 12th Line Drain

3.

Public Council Minutes - July 12, 2022 - Sullivan Creek Drain

• Motion: RCM - 223/22
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
  Seconded by Councillor Rick Tonial

  That the July 12, 2022 minutes of the Regular Council meeting, and the July 12, 2022 minutes of the Public Council meetings, as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

  Carried

I.

Supplementary Agenda Adoption

• Motion: RCM - 224/22
  Moved by Councillor Brian Houston
  Seconded by Councillor Tania Jobin

  That the supplementary items added to the Regular Meeting agenda regarding Report PWES-2022-36 Riverside Drive MultiUse Trail - Tender Results, be approved

  Carried

J.

Delegations

1.

Tecumseh 100th Anniversary Presentation

The Mayor congratulates the Members for their involvement and commitment with the Tecumseh 100th Anniversary events.

K.

Communications - For Information

1.

Essex Region Conservation Authority dated July 18, 2022

Re: 2021 Audited Financial Statements

2.

Beach Grove Golf and Country Club dated July 12, 2022

Re: Tecumseh 100th Anniversary 

• Motion: RCM - 225/22
  Moved by Councillor Brian Houston
  Seconded by Councillor Bill Altenhof

  That Communications - For Information 1and 2 as listed on the Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Regular Council Agenda, be received.

  Carried

L.

Communications - Action Required

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

M.

Committee Minutes

There are no Committee Minutes presented to Council.

N.

Reports

1.

Development Services

a.

DS-2022-33 Tecumseh Transit Service, Bus Stop Advertising Proposal

• Motion: RCM - 226/22
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Houston

  That Report DS-2022-33 entitled “Tecumseh Transit Service, Bus Stop Bench Advertising Proposal: Agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising”, be received;

  And that a by-law authorizing the execution of the “The Bench Press Ltd. o/a Creative Outdoor Advertising” License Agreement, satisfactory in form to the Town’s Solicitor, which allows for the introduction of transit stop benches that can accommodate advertising space, be adopted.

  Carried

b.

DS-2022-34 Zoning By-Law Amendment, 205-227 Lesperance Road, Results of Public Meeting and Final Recommendation

• Motion: RCM - 227/22
  Moved by Councillor Brian Houston
  Seconded by Councillor Tania Jobin

  That a by-law having the effect of amending the Tecumseh Zoning By-law 1746 by rezoning a 0.38 hectare (0.94 acre) parcel of land situated at the southwest corner of the Lesperance Road/Dillon Drive intersection (205-227 Lesperance Road) from “Residential Zone 3 (R3)” to “Residential Zone 3 (R3-22)” in order to facilitate the construction of a residential development consisting of four, 2.5 storey, six-unit dwellings and establish site-specific lot, building and yard provisions in keeping with DS-2022-34, be adopted.

  Carried

2.

Legislative & Clerk Services

a.

LCS-2022-27 Skate Shop Lease Agreement - Tecumseh Arena

• Motion: RCM - 228/22
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
  Seconded by Councillor Tania Jobin

  That the one-year Lease Agreement with AAA Profile Sharpening and its owner, Douglas Stadder, commencing August 1, 2022 and ending July 31 2023, at a monthly fee of $350 plus HST, with an option to renew for one additional five (5) year term upon providing 120 days’ written notice to the Town, be approved;

  And that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease Agreement between the Town and AAA Profile Sharpening.

  Carried

3.

Public Works & Environmental Services

a.

PWES-2022-36 Riverside Drive Multi-Use Trail - Tender Results

• Motion: RCM - 229/22
  Moved by Councillor Brian Houston
  Seconded by Councillor Rick Tonial

  That Report PWES-2022-36 Riverside Drive Multi-Use Trail – Tender Results, be received;

  And that the single tender received for the Riverside Drive Multi-Use Trail project, from Piera Con Enterprises Inc., be rejected due to the bid being significantly over budget;

  And further that Administration be authorized to negotiate with Piera Con Enterprises Inc. for a lower price that is closer to the pre-tender estimate provided by the Town’s consultant, in accordance with Section 4.5 of the Town’s Purchasing Policy.

  Carried

O.

By-Laws

1.

By-Law 2022-055 

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and AAA Profile Sharpening

2.

By-Law 2022-056 

Being a By-Law to Fill a Vacancy in the Office of a Member of Council for Councillor Ward 1

3.

By-Law 2022-057 

Being a by-law to amend By-law 1746, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law for those lands in the former Town of Tecumseh
(Planning File: D19 205LES – 205-227 Lesperance Road) 

4.

By-Law 2022-058 

Being a By-law to delegate certain authorities during a “Lame Duck” Council Period during the 2022 Municipal Election

5.

By-Law 2022-059

Being a By-Law to amend the Administrative Fees and Charges By-law 2021-096 Schedule E

6.

By-Law 2022-060

Being a by-law to appoint signing authorities for the financial affairs of The
Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh

• Motion: RCM - 230/22
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor Bill Altenhof

  ​That By-Law 2022-055 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and AAA Profile Sharpening;

  That By-Law 2022-056 being a by-law to fill a vacancy in the office of a Member of Council for Councillor Ward 1;

  That By-Law 2022-057 being a by-law to amend by-law 1746,the Towns Comprehensive Zoning By-Law for those lands in the former Town of Tecumseh;

  That By-Law 2022-058 being a by-law to delegate certain authorities during a "Lame Duck" Council period during the 2022 Municipal Election;

  That By-Law 2022-059 being a by-law to amend the Administrative Fees and Charges By-law 2021-096 Schedule E;

  That By-Law 2022-060 being a by-law to appoint signing authorities for the financial affairs of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh.

  Be given first and second reading.
  Carried
• Motion: RCM - 231/22
  Moved by Councillor Brian Houston
  Seconded by Councillor Tania Jobin

  ​That By-Law 2022-055 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and AAA Profile Sharpening;

  That By-Law 2022-056 being a by-law to fill a vacancy in the office of a Member of Council for Councillor Ward 1;

  That By-Law 2022-057 being a by-law to amend by-law 1746,the Towns Comprehensive Zoning By-Law for those lands in the former Town of Tecumseh;

  That By-Law 2022-058 being a by-law to delegate certain authorities during a "Lame Duck" Council period during the 2022 Municipal Election;

  That By-Law 2022-059 being a by-law to amend the Administrative Fees and Charges By-law 2021-096 Schedule E;

  That By-Law 2022-060 being a by-law to appoint signing authorities for the financial affairs of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh.

  Be given third and final reading.

  Carried

P.

Unfinished Business

1.

July 26, 2022

​The Members receive the Unfinished Business listing for Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

Q.

New Business

There are no New Business items presented to Members.

R.

Motions

1.

Confirmatory By-Law 2022-061

• Motion: RCM - 232/22
  Moved by Councillor Bill Altenhof
  Seconded by Councillor Rick Tonial

  That By-Law 2022-061 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, July 26, 2022, regular meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh be given first, second, third and final reading.

  Carried

S.

Notices of Motion

There are no Notices of Motion presented to Council.

T.

Next Meeting

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

4:30 pm Public Council Meeting -  ZBA - 4155 Manning Road

5:00 pm Public Council Meeting - OPA - CIP Policies 

5:30 pm Public Council Meeting - ZBA - 6715 Malden Road

6:00 pm Public Council Meeting  - Amendment to Town's Zoning By-laws for Additional Residential Units

7:00 pm Regular Council Meeting

 

U.

Adjournment

• Motion: RCM - 233/22
  Moved by Councillor Bill Altenhof
  Seconded by Councillor Rick Tonial

  ​That there being no further business, the Tuesday, July 26, 2022 meeting of the Regular Council be adjourned at 7:53 pm.

  Carried