Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

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Date:
Time:
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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 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 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 Committee & Community Services, Christina Hebert
  • Manager Strategic Initiatives, Lesley Reeves

A.

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

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

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

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

  • Motion: RCM -313/19
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Dowie

    That the minutes of the September 24, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council, as were duplicated and delivered to the members, are adopted.

    Carried

There are no supplementary agenda items.

Re: Southwestern Ontario in Motion - Outstanding Community Partner Recognition

The Mayor presents to the Director Parks & Recreation Services the Southwestern Ontario In Motion Outstanding Community Partner Recognition Award. 

The Director accepts the recognition on behalf of the Parks & Recreation Department and acknowledges their efforts to keep the community active. 

Re: Funding Agreement

Jamie Dow presents to the Members the services that are provided to the   residents of Tecumseh by the Community Support Centre and the growing demand. 

  • Motion: RCM -314/19
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That Report CS-2019-29 Community Support Centres Service Agreement - Two Year Term Renewal Agreement 2020-2022  be brought forward on the agenda.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -315/19
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That the Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh (Town) renew the Agreement with the Community Support Centre of Essex County (CSC) for the provision of public transportation to persons with a disability and seniors in the Town;

    And that a by-law be prepared to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the renewal Agreement between the Town and CSC, for a further two-year term commencing January 1, 2020, and concluding December 31, 2021;

    And further that funding in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) be allocated in each of the 2020 and 2021 Budgets for the service.

    Carried

Re: Dedicated Veterans Parking Spaces

Mr. Kelly expresses gratitude for Council's consideration of honouring  Veterans with dedicated parking.

  • Motion: RCM -316/19
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That the motion on Dedicated Veteran Parking Spaces be moved forward on the agenda for Council's consideration;

    And that Bernie Kelly, President of the Royal Canadian Legion Col. Paul Poisson Branch 261 be approved to address Council on the matter.

     

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -317/19
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

     

    Whereas The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh (Town) is desirous of demonstrating its ongoing support and to honour Veterans for their service and sacrifice which has protected our freedom, which we enjoy today

    And Whereas the Poppy is a symbol of remembrance and the sacrifices of our Veterans; 

    Now Therefore Be It Resolved:

    That The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh authorize a dedicated parking space for Veterans in the municipal parking lot abutting the Royal Canadian Legion Col. Paul Poisson Branch 261 and the Tecumseh Town Hall;

    And that approval be requested from the Royal Canadian Legion, Secretary of the Poppy and Remembrance Committee, for the use of the Poppy trademark to identify the dedicated Veteran parking space;

    And further that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the Poppy Trademark Agreement with the Royal Canadian Legion

     

    Carried

Re: Nominations for Directors

  • Motion: RCM -318/19
    Moved byCouncillor Andrew Dowie
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That Communications - For Information 1 through 5 as listed on the Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regular Council Agenda are received.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -319/19
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That the following individuals' appointments to the Essex Region Source Protection Committee be endorsed:

    • Thom Hunt, City of Windsor, to be reappointed December 12, 2019; expiration of appointment December 12, 2024;
    • Antonietta Giofu, Town of Amherstburg, to be reappointed December 12, 2019; expiration of appointment December 12, 2024;
    • Kevin Girard, Town of Lakeshore, appointment date: February 21, 2019; expiration of appointment February 21, 2024;
    • Paul Drca, City of Windsor, appointment date: November 2, 2015; expiration of appointment November 2, 2020;
    • Nelson Santos, Union Water Supply System, appointment date: November 2, 2015; expiration of appointment November 2, 2020.
    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -320/19
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That the September 12, 2019 minutes of the Police Services Board, as were duplicated and delivered to the Members of Council, are accepted.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -321/19
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That Report CS-2019-26 Dog Tag and Licensing Enforcement Program - 2019 be received.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -322/19
    Moved byCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That the week of October 21 to 25, 2019, be proclaimed as Local Government Week (LGW) in the Town of Tecumseh (Town);

    And that events and activities be planned for local elementary and secondary students to create awareness of local government and acknowledge its vital role and function in helping to shape the community;

    And further that LGW activities and events be posted on the Town’s website, and Social Media pages (Facebook and Twitter);

    And furthermore that local elementary and secondary schools be invited to participate in the planned events.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -323/19
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

    That a resolution assuming the services for the Arbour Grove (Carmelita Court) Residential Development Agreement be approved and passed, as of October 8, 2019.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -324/19
    Moved byCouncillor Andrew Dowie
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That PBS-2019-36, Provincial Policy Statement, Summary of Proposed Changes, be received;

    And that PBS-2019-36 be submitted to the Province through the Environmental Registry of Ontario as comments from the Town of Tecumseh on the proposed changes to the Provincial Policy Statement.

    Carried
  • Motion: RCM -325/19
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That report FS-2019-12 Amendment to the 2019-2023 Fire Equipment Five (5) Year Capital Works Plan be received;

    And that the purchase of High Water Rescue Equipment, including a Fire rescue boat and personal protective equipment, be approved for 2019;

    And further that the Fire rescue boat and personal protective equipment purchases in the amount of $16,000 be funded through the Fire Equipment Lifecycle Reserve.

    Carried

There are no By-laws presented to Council.

​The Members receive the Unfinished Business listing for Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

Traffic Concerns

A resident has requested a 3-way stop at the intersection of Lacasse and McNorton which was brought to the attention of the Director Public Works & Environmental Services for review.  It is noted that a stop sign cannot be enacted as a traffic calming measurer, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act.

Canada Post

A member raised issue with the lack of municipal consultation on Canada Post Community Mail Boxes.  It is requested that Administration contact Canada post regarding the consolidation of Community Mail Boxes in the Victoria School area which does not have infrastructure to support it. This particular location will need to be re-evaluated when the lands are developed. 

Councillor Dowie gives notice of his intent to bring a motion regarding consultation by Canada Post on Community Mail boxes with municipalities at the next regular Council meeting.

There was no In-Camera meeting held.

  • Motion: RCM -326/19
    Moved byCouncillor Tania Jobin
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Dowie

    Whereas there are a number of properties in Oldcastle Hamlet that are designated “Hamlet Development” in the current Official Plan; and

    And Whereas these Oldcastle “Hamlet Development” properties are part of a number of properties that were previously changed from an “Agricultural” designation to “Hamlet Development” in the settlement areas in the existing Official Plan in order to accommodate future growth needs; and

    And Whereas the “Hamlet Development” Official Plan polices establish that only agricultural uses are currently permitted on these properties; and

    And Whereas the “Hamlet Development” Official Plan policies further establish that this land use designation is intended to be changed to land use designations that have the effect of permitting specific types of urban development once an appropriate planning study has been undertaken; and

    And Whereas Town Administration has advised in the past that a special planning study will most appropriately be undertaken once a new Official Plan has been adopted by Council and approved by the approval authority (the County of Essex); and

    And Whereas it is anticipated that the new Official Plan will continue to designate the subject properties in a “Hamlet Development” designation or some similar “future development” type of designation pending the completion of a special planning study; and

    And Whereas it is anticipated that a new Official Plan will be adopted and ultimately approved by early 2020; and

    And Whereas Town Administration has advised in the past that a special planning study should most appropriately have a rigorous and thorough public consultation component that engages with a range of stakeholders; and

    And Whereas a number of residents in Oldcastle have expressed a strong desire in seeing that the necessary steps be undertaken by the Town to confirm the preferred, ultimate urban land uses for the “Hamlet Development” lands, with an expressed interest in seeing the majority of these lands ultimately being considered for residential use; and

    And Whereas Town Administration is currently in the process of developing the proposed 2020 Budget for Council’s deliberation over the next number of months; and

    And Whereas it is appropriate and in the best interests of the Town, residents, stakeholders and directly affected property owners that a commitment to the timely preparation of the noted special planning study for the “Hamlet Development” lands in Oldcastle be considered as part of the 2020 and 2021 Budgets and associated work plans;

     

    Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved  

    1. That funds be allocated in the proposed 2020 and 2021 Budgets to undertake a special planning study over the years 2020 and 2021 regarding the “Hamlet Development” lands in Oldcastle that will have the effect of determining the preferred urban land uses of these properties and which study will include a rigorous and thorough public consultation component that engages with a range of stakeholders;

    And that Town Council consider this funding as part of their review and approval of the 2020 and 2021 Budgets.

    Carried

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the October 8, 2019 regular meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh

  • Motion: RCM -327/19
    Moved byCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That By-Law 2019-73 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, October 8, 2019, regular meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh be given first, second, third and final reading.

    Carried

The Notice of Motions were brought forward on the Agenda for Council's consideration.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

5:00 pm Policies & Priorities Committee Meeting

7:00 pm Regular Council Meeting

  • Motion: RCM -328/19
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That there being no further business, the Tuesday, October 8, 2019 meeting of the Regular Council now adjourn at 8:00  pm.

    Carried