Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, March 28, 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, Brian Houston
• Councillor, Tania Jobin
• Councillor, Rick Tonial

Also Present:

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

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A.

Roll Call

B.

Order

The Mayor calls the meeting to order at 7:10 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 Meeting - March 14, 2023

2.

Special Council Meeting - March 14, 2023, Awards

• Motion: RCM - 73/23
  Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison
  Seconded by Councillor Rick Tonial

  That the March 14, 2023  minutes of the Regular Council meeting, and the Special Council meeting, as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

  Carried

I.

Supplementary Agenda Adoption

• Motion: RCM - 74/23
  Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Houston

  That the Supplementary item of Report TCS-2023-02 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, be approved.

  Carried

J.

Delegations

1.

Citizen Satisfaction Survey

Re: Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder, Nanos Research

Mr. Nanos presents the 2023 Citizen Satisfaction Survey as appended to Report TCS-2023-02 on the agenda and responds to questions from the Members.

a.

TCS-2023-02 2023 Citizen Satisfaction Survey 

• Motion: RCM - 75/23
  Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison
  Seconded by Councillor Tania Jobin

  That Report TCS-2023-02 2023 Citizen Satisfaction Survey be brought forward on the agenda for discussion and consideration;

  And that the final report from Nanos Research Corporation (Nanos Research) summarizing the results of the 2023 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, be received.

  Carried

K.

Communications - For Information

1.

Municipality of Chatham - Kent dated March 8, 2023

Re: Municipal Insurance Costs

2.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry dated March 17, 2023

Re: Public Lands Act - O. Reg 161/17

3.

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks dated March 10, 2023

Re: Environmental Assessments 

4.

Municipality of Chatham - Kent dated March 6, 2023

Re: Support Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leader Act

 

• Motion: RCM - 76/23
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison

  That Communications - For Information 1 through 4 as listed on the Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Regular Council Agenda, be received.

  Carried

L.

Communications - Action Required

• Motion: RCM - 77/23
  Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison
  Seconded by Councillor Rick Tonial

  That the Town of Tecumseh Council supports the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's March 6, 2023 resolution on Municipal Insurance Costs and that a letter in support thereof be sent by Administration.

  Carried

M.

Committee Minutes

1.

Court of Revision - March 14, 2023, Demonte and Gouin Drains

• Motion: RCM - 78/23
  Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison
  Seconded by Councillor James Dorner

  That the March 14, 2023 minutes of the Court of Revision for the Demonte and Gouin Drains  as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

  Carried

N.

Reports

1.

Community & Recreation Services

a.

CRS-2023-04 Windsor Essex Community Foundation Grant Agreement

• Motion: RCM - 79/23
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Houston

  That Report CRS-2023-04 Windsor Essex Community Foundation Grant Agreement be received;

  That By-Law 2023-041 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Grant Agreement between the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation and The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh in form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor to provide funding in the amount of $15,000 in support of the commemorative sculpture of Chief Tecumseh, be considered for first, second third and final reading.

  Carried

2.

Community Safety & Fire Services

a.

CS-2023-02 Fire and Rescue Aerial Platform Tender Award

• Motion: RCM - 80/23
  Moved by Councillor Brian Houston
  Seconded by Councillor Rick Tonial

  That the proposal submitted by Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd. for the supply of an aerial platform fire apparatus, in the amount of $2,470,597.30 (exclusive of HST) be accepted;

  And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract with Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd. for the supply of an aerial platform fire apparatus;

  And further that funding for purchase of the apparatus be increased from $1,900,000 to $2,514,080 ($2,470,597.30 + net HST), to be funded from the Fire Apparatus Lifecycle Reserve.

  Carried

3.

Development Services

a.

DS-2023-07 Zoning By-Law Amendment, Condition of Consent, Application B-05-23, 1650 Shawnee Road, Scheduling of a Public Meeting

• Motion: RCM - 81/23
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor James Dorner

  That Report DS-2023-07 entitled “Zoning By-law Amendment, Condition of Consent B-05-23, 1650 Shawnee Road, Scheduling of a Public Meeting”, be received;

  And that the scheduling of a public meeting, to be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., in accordance with the Planning Act for a zoning by-law amendment application submitted for a 0.19 hectare (0.46 acre) parcel of land situated on the east side of Shawnee Road, approximately 80 metres (262 feet) north of its intersection with Westlake Drive (1650 Shawnee Road), seeking to amend Zoning By-law 85-18 by rezoning the subject land from “Neighbourhood Commercial Zone (C2-2)” to a site-specific “Residential Zone 1 (R1-19)” in order to remove the currently permitted use of a fish bait manufacturing facility and to facilitate the construction of two single unit detached dwellings, each on its own lot, and to establish site-specific lot provisions, in accordance with Condition 5 of Consent Application B-05-23, be authorized.

  Carried

4.

Financial Services

a.

FS-2023-03 Statement of Council Renumerations and Expenses Paid in 2022

• Motion: RCM - 82/23
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
  Seconded by Councillor Rick Tonial

  That Report FS-2023-03 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses Paid in 2022 be received.

  Carried

5.

Legislative & Clerk Services

a.

LCS-2023-10 Town of Tecumseh Heritage Committee

• Motion: RCM - 83/23
  Moved by Councillor Brian Houston
  Seconded by Councillor James Dorner

  That Report LCS-2023-10 Town of Tecumseh Heritage Advisory Committee be received;

  And that the Town of Tecumseh Heritage Advisory Committee, be dissolved;

  And further that going forward any requests for heritage listing or designation be administered through the Town of Tecumseh Development Services Department.

  Carried

6.

Public Works & Engineering Services

a.

PWES-2023-28 Lesperance Road Storm Pump Station Emergency Repair

It is recommended that Administration look into pillars at the Lesperance Road Storm Pump Station for protective measures.

• Motion: RCM - 84/23
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Houston

  That Report PWES-2023-28 Lesperance Road Storm Pump Station – Emergency Repair, be received;

  And that repairs to the damaged Lesperance Road Storm Pump Station, in the estimated amount of $260,000, be funded from the Storm Lifecycle Reserve Fund.

  Carried

7.

Technology & Client Services

This report was brought forward on the agenda to Delegations for discussion and consideration.

O.

By-Laws

1.

By-Law 2023-041 Windsor-Essex Community Foundation Agreement

Being a by-law to approve the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of The Town of Tecumseh and the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation

2.

By-Law 2023-042 Fire & Rescue Aerial Platform Tender Award

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Fort Garry Fire Trucks Limited for the purchase of a Tecumseh Fire and Rescue Aerial Platform Truck

3.

By-Law 2023-043 Request to Consider Engineers Report – 11th Concession Drain Branch 

Being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements to the 11th Concession Drain Branch

4.

By-Law 2023-008 Antaya Drain - Third and Final Readings

Being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvement to the Antaya Drain

5.

By-Law 2023-009 Branch of South Talbot and Holden Outlet Drain – Meo Bridge - Third and Final Reading

Being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements to the Branch of South Talbot and Holden Outlet Drain – Meo Bridge

• Motion: RCM - 85/23
  Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison
  Seconded by Councillor Rick Tonial

  ​That By-Law 2023-041 being a by-law to approve the execution of an agreement between The Corporation of The Town of Tecumseh and the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation;

  That By-Law 2023-042 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Fort Garry Fire Trucks Limited for the purchase of a Tecumseh Fire and Rescue Aerial Platform Truck;

  That By-Law 2023-043 being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements to the 11th Concession Drain Branch.

  Be given first and second reading.
  Carried
• Motion: RCM - 86/23
  Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison
  Seconded by Councillor Tania Jobin

  That By-Law 2023-041 being a by-law to approve the execution of an agreement between The Corporation of The Town of Tecumseh and the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation;

  That By-Law 2023-042 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Fort Garry Fire Trucks Limited for the purchase of a Tecumseh Fire and Rescue Aerial Platform Truck;

  That By-Law 2023-008 being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements to the Antaya Drain;

  That By-Law 2023-009 being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements for the Branch of South Talbot and Holden Outlet Drain - Meo Bridge.

  Be given third and final reading.

  Carried

P.

Unfinished Business

1.

March 28, 2023

​The Members receive the Unfinished Business listing for Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Q.

New Business

There are no New Business Items presented to Council.

R.

Motions

1.

Confirmatory By-Law 2023-044

• Motion: RCM - 87/23
  Moved by Councillor Rick Tonial
  Seconded by Councillor James Dorner

  That By-Law 2023-044 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, March 28, 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, April 11, 2023

3:30 pm Policies & Priorities Committee Meeting

5:00 pm In Camera Meeting 

6:00 pm Public Council Meeting -Tecumseh Hamlet Secondary Plan

7:00 pm Regular Council Meeting

U.

Adjournment

• Motion: RCM - 88/23
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
  Seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison

  ​That there being no further business, the Tuesday, March 28, 2023 meeting of the Regular Council be adjourned at 9:04 pm.

  Carried