Public 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, Tania Jobin
  • Councillor, Rick Tonial
Absent:
  • Councillor, Brian Houston
Also Present:
  • Chief Administrative Officer, Margaret Misek-Evans
  • Director Public Works & Engineering Services, Phil Bartnik
  • Acting Clerk, Jennifer Alexander
  • Manager Customer Service, Eliza Bennett
  • Manager Committee & Community Services, Christina Hebert
  • Deputy Treasurer & Manager Financial Services, Zora Visekruna
  • Engineering Project Manager, Cameron Hedges
  • Drainage Superintendent, Alessia Mussio

A.
Roll Call

 

B.
Call to Order

 

The Mayor calls the meeting to order at 6:28 pm.

C.
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.

D.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

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

E.
Introduction and Purpose of Meeting

 

The purpose of the meeting is to hear comments from any affected landowners on the proposed drainage works, as set out on the Drainage Report filed by Josh Warner, P.Eng., of R. Dobbin Engineering Inc., dated May 18, 2022 for the repair and improvement of the South Talbot Road Drain East and the 12th Line Drain.

The Drainage Superintendent highlights the PWES-2022-29 report as appended to the agenda. Josh Dobbin, Drainage Engineer, is available for questions from the Members.

F.
Delegations

 

1.
Brian Hyland, Resident

 

Mr. Hyland raises concerns regarding maintenance to the drain 5 years ago, which were dug into a U-shape design and notes the change in the design shape under the current Drainage Report and the related costs.

The Director Public Works and Engineering Services provides a background on the drainage works on this drain. He advises that some bank failures and sediment within the drain were experienced and provides an overview of additional maintenance undertaken to date.

A Member inquiries on the previous works that were completed to the drain for emergency maintenance. The Director advised that the works in 2016 was conducted to assist with flow and to get water moving in the area due to blockages within the drain. He notes that some maintenance has been assessed out, and measures will be taken to ensure there is no duplication of assessment for works on this drain.

The Drainage Engineer advises that some allowances are provided for the drainage works.

 

 

 

2.
Wayne Farough, Resident

 

Wayne Farough raises concerns on the use of buffer strips and the issues with wildlife affecting drainage.

The Drainage Superintendent explains the benefits of buffer strips which are endorsed in the Town Official Plan and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.  She adds that the Essex Region Conservation Authority is concerned with the issue of beavers, and advises to contact ERCA for safe trapping and relocation.

G.
Communications

 

1.
Public Notice dated June 20, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.2022-06-20 - Notice of Virtual Consideration South Talbot East Drain and 12th Line Drain AXES.pdf

2.
By-Law 2022-052

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law 2022-052 South Talbot and 12th Line Drain AXES.pdf
2.By-Law 2022-052 Attachment - South Talbot Road Drain East and 12th Line Drain - Drainage Report NA.pdf
  • Motion: PCM -35/22
    Moved ByCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded ByCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That Communications - For Information 1and 2 as listed on the Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Public Council Meeting Agenda, be received.

    Carried

H.
Reports

 

1.
PWES-2022-29 Request to Consider Engineer's Report - South Talbot Road Drain East and 12th Line Drain

This item has attachments. 
1.PWES-2022-29 Request to Consider Engineers Report - South Talbot East and 12th Line Drain AXES.pdf
2.PWES-2022-29 - Attachment 1 - Engineers Report Summary - AXES.pdf
3.PWES-2022-29 - Attachment 2 - Drainage Report NA.pdf
4.PWES-2022-29 - Attachment 3 - Schedule A - Drainage Act Excerpts - AXES.pdf
  • Motion: PCM -36/22
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded ByCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That the Report and Specifications for the South Talbot Road Drain East and 12th Line Drain as prepared by Josh Warner, P.Eng., of R. Dobbin Engineering Inc., dated May 18, 2022 (Drainage Report) be received;

    And that consideration be given to the first and second readings of a Provisional By-law 2022-052 to adopt the Drainage Report in accordance with Section 42 of the Drainage Act (Act);

    And further that notice be given to all affected landowners of the Court of Revision to be held on September 13, 2022, at 6:00 pm in accordance with Section 46(1) of the Act, subject to the adoption of the Provisional By-law.

    Carried

I.
Adjournment

 
  • Motion: PCM -37/22
    Moved ByCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded ByCouncillor Rick Tonial

    ​That there being no further business, the Tuesday, July 12, 2022 meeting of the Public Council Meeting be adjourned at  7:09 pm.

    Carried
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