Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

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, James Dorner
• Councillor, Alicia Higgison
• Councillor, Tania Jobin
• Councillor, Rick Tonial

Absent:

• Councillor, Brian Houston

Also Present:

• Chief Administrative Officer, Margaret Misek-Evans
• Director Legislative Services & Clerk, Robert Auger
• Director Public Works & Engineering Services, Phil Bartnik
• Director Community Safety & Fire Chief, Wade Bondy
• Director Technology & Client Services, Shaun Fuerth
• Director Community & Recreation Services, Beth Gignac
• Director Development Services, Brian Hillman
• Director Financial Services & Chief Financial Officer, Tom Kitsos
• Deputy Clerk & Manager Legislative Services, Jennifer Alexander
• Manager Customer Service, Amanda Circelli
• Deputy Clerk - Clerks Services & Policy Advisor, Christina Hebert

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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

A closed meeting of Council was held at 5:00 pm this evening in accordance with and as permitted by section 239 (2)(c)(e)(h) of the Municipal Act.  At the meeting Council:  

• received an update and provided direction to settle an administrative Tribunal matter; and
• received information and an update on two potential land acquisition matters.

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 Meeting - June 27, 2023

2.

Public Council Meeting - June 27, 2023 - ZBA South Side of County Road 22

• Motion: RCM - 183/23
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor James Dorner

  That the June 27, 2023 minutes of the Regular Council Meeting and the Public Council Meeting  as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

  Carried

I.

Supplementary Agenda Adoption

• Motion: RCM - 184/23
  Moved by Councillor Tania Jobin
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

  That the supplementary items added to the Regular Meeting agenda regarding Report CRS-2023-13 Tecumseh Arena Flooding, be approved.

  Carried

J.

Delegations

1.

Long Standing Service Recognition for Gary McNamara, Mayor; and Joe Bachetti, Deputy Mayor

Re: Andrew Dowie, MPP Windsor-Tecumseh

The Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Nina Tangri, and Member of Provincial Parliament, Andrew Dowie, presented the Mayor and Deputy Mayor with certificates recognizing their long standing service as elected officials.  

2.

Strategic Priorities Planning Session

Janice Forsyth, Forsyth Consulting

Ms. Forsyth presents an overview of the Strategic Priorities as appended in the report on the agenda.

• Motion: RCM - 185/23
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
  Seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison

  That Report CAO-2023-05 entitled "Strategic Priorities 2022-2026 Draft and 2022 Report Out" be brought forward on the agenda for discussion and consideration.

  Carried

a.

CAO-2023-05 Strategic Priorities 2022-2026 Draft and 2022 Report Out

• Motion: RCM - 186/23
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor Tania Jobin

  That Report CAO-2023-05, entitled “Strategic Priorities 2023 – 2026 (Draft) and 2022 Report Out”, be received;

  And that Council select Vision Option No.1 on the appended draft “Town of Tecumseh Strategic Priorities 2023 – 2026”;

  And further that the draft “Town of Tecumseh Strategic Priorities 2023 – 2026” be approved in principle.

  Carried

K.

Communications - For Information

1.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry dated June 23, 2023

Re: Amendments to the Public Lands Act

2.

Town of Essex dated March 22, 2023

Re: Retain Surplus Proceeds from Tax Sales

• Motion: RCM - 187/23
  Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison
  Seconded by Councillor Rick Tonial

  That Communications - For Information Items 1 and 2 as listed on the Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Regular Council Agenda, be received.

  Carried

L.

Communications - Action Required

1.

34th Annual Essex Region Conservation Foundation Golf Tournament  

Re: ERCA 34th Annual Golf Tournament

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• Motion: RCM - 188/23
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison

  That the Mayor and Members of Council be authorized to attend the 34th Annual Essex Region Conservation Foundation Golf Tournament scheduled for Thursday, July 20th, 2023 at the Kingsville Golf & County Club, in accordance with the Travel and Professional Development Policies, subject to 2023 Budget funding.

  Carried

M.

Committee Minutes

1.

Court of Revision, June 27, 2023 East Townline Drain

• Motion: RCM - 189/23
  Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison
  Seconded by Councillor Tania Jobin

  That the Tuesday, June 27, 2023 minutes of the Court of Revision for the East Townline Drain  as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

  Carried

N.

Reports

1.

Chief Administrative Officer - People & Culture

Report CAO-2023-05 entitled "Strategic Priorities 2022-2026 Draft and 2022 Report Out" was brought forward on the Agenda to the Strategic Priorities delegation for discussion and consideration.

2.

Community & Recreation Services

a.

CRS-2023-13 Tecumseh Arena Flood Damage

Supplementary Item

• Motion: RCM - 190/23
  Moved by Councillor James Dorner
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

  That Report No. CRS-2023-13, Tecumseh Arena Flood Damage, be received.

  Carried

3.

Financial Services

a.

FS-2023-05 Business Plan and Budget Timetable

• Motion: RCM - 191/23
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor Tania Jobin

  That the proposed 2024 Business Plan and Budget Timetable, as follows, be approved:

  • Council consultation: September 12, 2023
  • Public engagement: September 13 - October 13, 2023
  • Table proposed business plan and budget: November 28, 2023
  • Council deliberations: TBD Dec. 2023/Jan. 2024
  • Council consideration and adoption: January 23, 2024
  Carried

4.

Public Works & Engineering Services

a.

PWES-2023-52 2023 Supply of Various Vehicles Tender Award

• Motion: RCM - 192/23
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor James Dorner

  That the purchase of one (1) 1500 series Extended Cab Regular Pickup Truck in the amount of $49,320 plus HST plus outfitting costs be awarded to Blue Mountain Chrysler;

  And that the purchase of one (1) 2500 series Crew Cab Long bed Pickup Truck in the amount of $66,866 plus HST plus outfitting costs be awarded to Amherstburg Chevrolet;

  And further that the purchase of one (1) 3500 series Regular Cab and Chassis & Dump Body 1 ½ ton in the amount of $100,751 plus HST plus outfitting costs be awarded to Blue Mountain Chrysler as an Irregular Result under the Town of Tecumseh Purchasing Policy and Schedule ‘A’ of By-law 2021-60;

  And furthermore, that the annual funding allocation, reflecting a total budget requirement of $226,681 with a $39,798 increase to the original allocation be funded from the Fleet Lifecycle Reserve.

  Carried

O.

By-Laws

1.

By-Law 2023-076 Procedural By-Law - Third and Final Readings

A by-law to govern the proceedings of Council, and its Committees/Local boards and the conduct of its members and the calling of meetings

2.

By-Law 2023-079 ZBA South side of County Road 22, West of Sylvestre Drive

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.  South Side of County Road 22, West of Sylvestre Drive

• Motion: RCM - 193/23
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
  Seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison

  ​That By-Law 2023-079 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.  South Side of County Road 22, West of Sylvestre Drive.

  Be given first and second reading.
  Carried
• Motion: RCM - 194/23
  Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison
  Seconded by Councillor Tania Jobin

  ​That By-Law 2023-076 being a by-law to govern the proceedings of Council, and its Committees/Local Boards and the conduct of its members and the calling of meetings; and

  That By-Law 2023-079 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.  South Side of County Road 22, West of Sylvestre Drive.

  Be given third and final reading.

  Carried

P.

Unfinished Business

1.

June 27, 2023

​The Members receive the Unfinished Business listing for Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

Q.

New Business

There are no New Business items presented to Council.

R.

Motions

1.

Confirmatory By-Law 2023-080

• Motion: RCM - 195/23
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor James Dorner

  That By-Law 2023-080 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 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 July 25, 2023

6:00 pm In-Camera Meeting 

7:00 pm Regular Council Meeting

U.

Adjournment

• Motion: RCM - 196/23
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison

  ​That there being no further business, the Tuesday, July 11, 2023 meeting of the Regular Council be adjourned at 8:03 pm.

  Carried