The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Town of LaSalle Council

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

4:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Members of Council Present:

• Mayor Crystal Meloche, 
• Deputy Mayor Michael Akpata, 
• Councillor Terry Burns, 
• Councillor Mark Carrick, 
• Councillor Sue Desjarlais, 
• Councillor Jeff Renaud, 
• and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo 

Administration Present:

• P. Marra, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, 
• R. Hyra, Director of Human Resources, 
• D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer, 
• J. Osborne, Director of Public Works, 
• M. Cappucci, Manager of Engineering, 
• B. MacMillan, Drainage Superintendent, 
• D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel, 
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk, 
• Rosa Tufts, Council Coordinator, 
• and S. Smith, IS Administrator 

Additional Administration:

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A.

Opening Business

1.

Call to Order

Mayor Meloche called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm,

2.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

Mayor Meloche read the Land Acknowledgement Statement.

B.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

None disclosed

C.

Drainage Matter

1.

Bessette Drain Major Improvement and Repair - Tender Results

B. MacMillan, Drainage Superintendent presented the report.

D. Turgeon, 7710 Malden Road, inquired about the price increase and why drainage works were not tendered earlier. Mr. MacMillan advised that all costs are estimates and that due to rising costs for materials and labour, the estimate has increased. He further advised that drainage work cannot be scheduled between April and July due to the fish spawning window. 

G. Drouillard, 8130 and 8190 Malden Road, advised that farmers will need the construction schedule for this project.  Mr. MacMillan advised that there is a 40 working day window which excludes rain days and that preconstruction schedules are required once the tender is approved. He confirmed that all landowners in the watershed will be notified of construction timelines.  

C. Smith, 8155 Malden Road, inquired about the timeline of this project and the payment fee schedule. Mr. MacMillan advised that construction will be completed by 2024 and residents affected will receive a final cost assessment in 2025.

D. Langlois, Director of Finance/Treasurer advised that billing occurs once the project is complete and that financing options are available.  

I. Turgeon, 7710 Malden Road, inquired why the project is being completed. Mr. MacMillan advised that the Bessette Drain is in disrepair and that Rood Engineering Inc. prepared a report identifying work to be done with the drain. 

G. Rood, Rood Engineering Inc., expressed his concerns about delaying the project which could result in flooding and potential liability to the Town. 

• 164/24
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Drainage Superintendent dated July 4^th, 2024 (PW-23-2024) regarding the tender results for the repair and improvement of the Bessette Drain be received;

  And that Sherway Contracting Windsor Limited be awarded the contract for the repair and improvement of the Bessette Drain.

  Carried.

D.

By-laws

1.

8906 - Agreement - Bessette Drain Improvements (Sherway) 

• 165/24
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the following By-law be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed:

  8906- A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Sherway Contracting (Windsor) Limited and the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the Bessette Drain Improvements.

  Carried.

E.

Adjournment

Adjourned at 5:15 pm