Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, February 09, 2021
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.
Location:	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 Water & Wastewater, Brad Dupuis
• Manager Committee & Community Services, Christina Hebert
• Manager Roads & Fleet, Kirby McArdle
• Manager Strategic Initiatives, Lesley Reeves
• Water Quality Compliance/Water Employee, Nicole Bradley

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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 is no closed meeting. 

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 - January 26, 2021

• Motion: RCM - 31/21
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Houston

  That the January 26, 2021 minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

  Carried

H.

Supplementary Agenda Adoption

There are no supplementary agenda items.

I.

Delegations

1.

Bob Hamilton, Fire Prevention Officer

Re: Retirement Recognition

The Members welcome Bob Hamilton, Fire Prevention Officer, and his wife, Maureen, to the meeting to be recognized on his retirement after 43 years of service to the Town’s Fire Services and the community.

J.

Communications - For Information

1.

City of Port Colborne dated January 22, 2021

Re: Drainage Matters on CNR Lands

2.

Town of Plympton-Wyoming dated January 18, 2021

Re: Drainage Matters and Coordination with National Railways

3.

Municipality of West Nipissing Dated February 1, 2021

Re: Municipal Drainage Matters and the Need for Coordination with National Railways

4.

Municipality of West Nipissing dated January 7, 2021

Re: Request to Support Communities with Emergency Operational Funding

5.

City of Port Colborne dated January 25, 2021

Re: Tile Drainage Installation Act

6.

Municipality of Grey Highlands dated January 20, 2021

Re: Insurance Rates

7.

Town of Gore Bay dated January 25, 2021

Re: Municipal Insurance Rates

8.

Town of Bracebridge dated January 22, 2021

Re: Infrastructure funding

9.

Township of Lake of Bays dated February 3, 2021

Re: Municipal Infrastructure Funding

10.

Municipality of Leamington dated January 22, 2021

Re: Removal of Windsor International Airport from NAV Canada Closure List 

11.

Essex Region Conservation Authority dated January 25, 2021

Re: Essex Region Source Protection Committee, Municipal Representation and 2020 Annual Report

12.

Township of South Stormont dated January 25, 2021

Re: Reopening small businesses

13.

Township of North Glengarry date January 25, 2021

Re: Support to reopen small businesses

14.

City of Port Colborne dated January 26, 2021

Re: Unlicensed and Unmonitored Cannabis Grow Operations

15.

Norfolk County dated January 22, 2021

Re: Endorsement of Bill 197

16.

Township of Augusta dated January 25, 2021

Re: Ontario Fire College

17.

Township of Baldwin dated February 1, 2021

Re: Ontario Fire College

18.

Township of Lake of Bays dated February 3, 2021

Re: Ontario Fire College

19.

Township of Asphodel-Norwood dated February 1, 2021

Re: Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Extension Request

20.

Town of Amherstburg dated February 1, 2021

Re: COVID-19 Child Care Funding

21.

Town of Amherstburg dated February 1, 2021

Re: Request for Longer Grant Application Timelines

22.

Township of Lake of Bays dated February 3, 2021

Re: Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act

23.

Township of Lake of Bays dated February 3, 2021

Re: Municipal Elections Act

24.

Perth County dated February 2, 2021

Re: Significant Negative Impacts of Current Value Assessments

• Motion: RCM - 32/21
  Moved by Councillor Bill Altenhof
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Dowie

  That Communications - For Information 1 through 24 as listed on the Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Regular Council Agenda, be received.

  Carried

K.

Communications - Action Required

• Motion: RCM - 33/21
  Moved by Councillor Andrew Dowie
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

  That Council endorse the appointment of  Kevin Webb, City of Windsor, appointment to the Essex Region Source Protection Committee effective April 14, 2021 and with the expiration of appointment of April 14, 2026.

  Carried

L.

Committee Minutes

1.

Town of Tecumseh Business Improvement Area - January 13, 2021

• Motion: RCM - 34/21
  Moved by Councillor Brian Houston
  Seconded by Councillor Tania Jobin

  That the January 13, 2021 minutes of the Town of Tecumseh Business Improvement Area Meeting as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

  Carried

2.

Lakeshore-Tecumseh Intermunicipal Committee - November 5, 2020

• Motion: RCM - 35/21
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Houston

  That the November 5, 2020 minutes of the Lakeshore-Tecumseh Intermunicipal Committee Meeting as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

  Carried

M.

Reports

1.

Chief Administrative Officer

a.

CAO-2021-04 Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Update and Forthcoming Public Consultation Opportunities

• Motion: RCM - 36/21
  Moved by Councillor Bill Altenhof
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Houston

  That Report CAO-2021-04 entitled “Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Update and Forthcoming Public Consultation Opportunities” be received.

  Carried

2.

Corporate Services & Clerk

a.

CS-2021-03 Parking Lot Lease Agreement Renewal 12150 Tecumseh Road J Kalbol Enterprises Inc

• Motion: RCM - 37/21
  Moved by Councillor Andrew Dowie
  Seconded by Councillor Bill Altenhof

  That CS-2021-03 entitled “Parking Lot Lease Agreement Renewal – 12150 Tecumseh Road – J. Kalbol Enterprises Inc.” be deferred to the next February 23, 2021 Regular Council Meeting. 

  Carried

3.

Planning & Building Services

a.

PBS-2021-02 Site Plan Control Agreement, D11 SKY, Skyline Real Estate Holdings, East Side Southfield Drive

• Motion: RCM - 38/21
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor Tania Jobin

  That by-laws authorizing the execution of the “Skyline Real Estate Holdings Inc.”, “Skyline Real Estate Holdings (II) Inc.” and “Skyline Real Estate Holdings (III) Inc.” site plan control agreements, satisfactory in form to the Town’s Solicitor, which agreements recognize the existing two apartment building properties and associated driveway improvements located at 11873 and 11917 Tecumseh Road and allow for the construction of two four-storey, 71-unit apartment buildings totalling 142 dwelling units and associated parking, landscaping and on-site services/works on the 1.71 hectare (4.22 acre) parcel of land situated on the east side of Southfield Drive, immediately north of Southfield Park (1200-1250 Southfield Drive), be adopted, subject to the following occurring prior to the Town’s execution of the three Agreements:

  i) final stormwater management design and stormwater management calculations, and associated site service drawings being approved by the Town;

  ii) the Owner executing the three site plan control agreements; and

  iii) the Owner posting security for performance pursuant to paragraph 6.1 of the agreements;

  And that the execution of such further documents as are called for by the site plan control agreements approved above including, but not limited to, the execution of the acknowledgement/direction required to register the site plan control agreements on title to the lands and such other acknowledgements/directions for any related transfers or real property registrations contemplated by the site plan control agreements, by the Mayor and Clerk, be authorized.

  Carried

b.

PBS-2021-03 CIP Report, DC Grant, Skyline Apartments, East Side Southfield

• Motion: RCM - 39/21
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

  That the Grant Application for the Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Program, for the vacant property located at 1200-1250 Southfield Drive, immediately north of Southfield Park (Roll No. 374402000000382), be deemed eligible and approved for the Development Charges Grant Program in the amount of $100,000 in relation to the construction of two four-storey, 71-unit apartment buildings proposed for the subject property, all of which is in accordance with Section 11.3 (5) of the CIP and with PBS-2021-03.

  And that the construction timeline requirement for the proposed development be extended from one year to two years, in accordance with Section 11.3 (5) of the CIP and with PBS-2021-03.

  Carried

4.

Public Works & Environmental Services

a.

PWES-2021-03 DMAF Agreement for Climate Change and Flooding Resiliency Project

• Motion: RCM - 40/21
  Moved by Councillor Bill Altenhof
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Houston

  That a by-law be prepared to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreement for Climate Change and Flooding Resiliency Project between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities (“Canada”) and The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh (“Town”), in a form satisfactory to the Town’s Solicitor, financial content satisfactory to the Town’s Chief Financial Officer and technical content satisfactory to the Town’s Engineer, for the grant received from the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund for the flood resiliency project that includes the following:

  1. Construction of a new consolidated Scully and St. Mark’s Pump Station and a Riverside Drive Trunk Storm Sewer;
  2. Decommissioning of the existing St. Mark’s Storm Pump Station; and
  3. Construction of a new Peter J. Cecile Pump Station.

  And that the Town’s portion of the total project costs, being $16.05M of the total $26.75M, be funded through a combination of Lifecycle Stormwater Reserves and Debt with up to $15M of Debt to be incurred.

  Carried

b.

PWES-2021-06 Food and Organic Waste Management Plan

• Motion: RCM - 41/21
  Moved by Councillor Bill Altenhof
  Seconded by Councillor Tania Jobin

  That Report PWES-2021-06 Food and Organic Waste Management Plan be received for information.

  Carried

c.

PWES-2021-07-2021 Supply of Various Vehicles

• Motion: RCM - 42/21
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Houston

  That Administration be authorized to obtain quotes for the 2021 Supply of Various Vehicles as follows:

  1. Public Works Vehicle Estimated Price

     PW 11-12 1500 Pickup Truck $35,000

     PW 04-10 Single Axle Plow Truck $295,000

  2. Water Vehicle Estimated Price

     W 04-12 2500 Service Truck $90,000

     W 07-12 1500 Pickup Truck$37,000

     W 09-10 Backhoe $150,000

  3. Parks Vehicles Estimated Price

     P 13-14 Kubota L5460 Tractor $35,000

     P 26-11 Tilt Trailer $6,000

     P 42-16 Kubota Utility Vehicle 4x4 $15,000

      

     P 43-16 Kubota Utility Vehicle 4x4 $15,000

     P 46-16 Kubota Utility Vehicle 4x4 $15,000

  4. Maintenance Vehicle Estimated Price

     M 01-12 1500 Pickup Truck $30,000

  5. Fire ApparatusEstimated Price

     F5-21 High Water Rescue Vehicle $210,000

     And that the following equipment be declared surplus and disposed of through Part VI, Disposal of Surplus or Scrap Materials and equipment of the Town’s Purchasing By-law:

     Public Works Vehicle Unit Number Year Purchased

     PW 11-12 1500 Pickup Truck PW 11-122011

     PW 04-10 Single Axle Plow PW 04-102009

     Water Vehicle Unit Number Year Purchased

     W 04-12 2500 Service Truck W 04-12 2012

     W 07-12 1500 Pickup Truck W 07-12 2011

     W 09-10 Backhoe (TBD)W09-102009

     Parks Vehicle Unit Number Year Purchased

     P13-14 Kubota L5460 P 13-142014

     P26-11 Tilt Trailer P26-11 2011

     P42-16 Kubota Utility Vehicle P42-162016

     P43-16 Kubota Utility Vehicle P43-162016

     P46-16 Kubota Utility Vehicle P46-162016

     Maintenance Vehicle Unit Number Year Purchased

     M01-12 Pickup Truck M01-12 2011

     And further that Appendix A titled “Town of Tecumseh 2021-2030 Ten Year Fleet Funding and Replacement Schedules” and Appendix B titled “Town of Tecumseh 2021-2030 Ten Year Fire and Rescue Services Apparatus Funding and Replacement Schedules” attached to Public Works & Environmental Services Report PWES-2021-07 be adopted as amended;

     And furthermore that funding for the purchase of the 2021 Supply of Various Vehicles outlined in Appendix A in the amount of $723,000 plus associated costs for outfitting, $15,000, for a total of $738,000 be funded from the Fleet Vehicle Reserve.

     And furthermore that funding for the purchase of the 2021 Supply of Various Vehicles outlined in Appendix B in the amount of $210,000 plus associated costs for outfitting, $5,000, for a total of $215,000 be funded from the Lifecycle Fire Apparatus Reserve, subject to confirmation of approval of the Town’s Investing in Canada’s Infrastructure Program (ICIP) application as per Report CAO-2021-03.

  Carried

d.

PWES-2021-08 Tecumseh (Water) Distribution System 2020 Inspection Report

• Motion: RCM - 43/21
  Moved by Councillor Bill Altenhof
  Seconded by Councillor Rick Tonial

  That the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Inspection Report for the Tecumseh (Water) Distribution System, dated December 7, 2020, be received.

  Carried

e.

PWES-2021-09 Annual Summary Report for the Year 2020 Town of Tecumseh (Water) Distribution System (260004969)

• Motion: RCM - 44/21
  Moved by Councillor Bill Altenhof
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Houston

  That the Annual Summary Reports for the Town of Tecumseh (Water) Distribution System (260004969) for the Year 2020, as prepared in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, O. Reg. 170/03, Schedule 22 Summary Report, be adopted;

  And that the Annual Summary Reports be made available for public viewing through the Town of Tecumseh website.

  Carried

N.

By-Laws

1.

By-Law 2021-08 

Being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 2019-32 being a by-law to appoint a Property Standards Committee for the term of Council 2019-2022

• Motion: RCM - 45/21
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor Bill Altenhof

  ​That By-law 2021-08 being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 2019-32 being a by-law to appoint a Property Standards Committee for the term of Council 2019-2022.

  Be given first and second reading.
  Carried
• Motion: RCM - 46/21
  Moved by Councillor Bill Altenhof
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

  ​That By-law 2021-08 being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 2019-32 being a by-law to appoint a Property Standards Committee for the term of Council 2019-2022.

  Be given third and final reading.

  Carried

O.

Unfinished Business

1.

February 9, 2021

​The Members receive the Unfinished Business listing for Tuesday, February 9, 2021. A Member comments on the status of a previous item regarding a request for snow removal for the south side sidewalk on Riverside Drive.  

P.

New Business

Weston Park 

A Member raised awareness of the off road vehicle activity occurring at Weston Park.  Administration has installed barriers to prevent activity and suspicious behaviour being monitored by the OPP.

Snow Removal

Gratitude is expressed to Administration for their quick efforts with snow removal and resident inquiries. 

Future Public School Site

A Member acknowledges the Greater Essex County District School Board's announcement regarding the future site for the construction of a new elementary school in Lakeshore and their commitment to create a strong education hub for the area.  

Final Disposal of Plastic Waste

A request for a response from the Solid Waste Authority Board regarding the Federal Private Member’s Bill C-204 to prohibit the export of certain types of plastic waste to foreign countries for final disposal and its impact on local landfills.

Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board 

Members express best wishes to Terry Lyons, Director of Education for the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board on his upcoming retirement.   

Q.

Motions

1.

Confirmatory By-law

• Motion: RCM - 47/21
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor Bill Altenhof

  That By-Law 2020-09 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, February 9, 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.

S.

Next Meeting

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

7:00 pm Regular Council Meeting

T.

Adjournment

• Motion: RCM - 48/21
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor Bill Altenhof

  ​That there being no further business, the Tuesday, February 9, 2021 meeting of the Regular Council be adjourned at 8:55 pm.

  Carried