The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

Minutes of the Meeting to Consider of the Town of LaSalle Council held on

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Members of Council Present:

• Mayor Crystal Meloche, 
• Councillor Terry Burns, 
• Councillor Sue Desjarlais, 
• Councillor Jeff Renaud, 
• and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo 

Members of Council Absent:

• Deputy Mayor Michael Akpata 
• and Councillor Mark Carrick 

Administration Present:

• P. Marra, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, 
• J. Astrologo, Director of Council Services/Clerk, 
• M. Cappucci, Manager of Engineering, 
• N. DiGesu, Manager of IT, 
• and L. Jean, Deputy Clerk 

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A.

Call to Order

Mayor Meloche called the meeting to order at 4:26 p.m.

B.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

Mayor Meloche read the Land Acknowledgment Statement.

C.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

None disclosed.

D.

Introduction and Purpose of the Meeting

Mayor Meloche read the introduction and the purpose of the Meeting.

E.

Communications for Information

Councillor Burns arrived at 4:32 p.m.

1.

Notice of Meeting to Consider

F.

Drainage Works

M. Cappucci, Manager of Engineering provided an overview of the project and introduced the Engineer of Record, G. Rood, of Rood Engineering.

G. Rood appeared before Council to present an overview of the Engineer's Report for the St. Michael's Drain and the scope of the drainage works.

1.

St. Michaels Drain Engineer’s Report for Meeting to Consider

M. Cappucci, Manager of Engineering, provided a summary of the events that have occurred with respect to this project, explaining that the purpose of this project is to clean out the drain and stabilize the banks.  A Public Information Centre was held recently giving land owners an opportunity to ask questions about the project.  

G. Rood, Drainage Engineer, reviewed his report for Council, and explained the works incorporated in the project. 

Mr. Rood advised that his office has not received any inquiries.   

Mr. Rood advised that he was contacted by the Essex Region Conservation Authority regarding a discrepancy in the pipe sizes shown in the report. He confirmed that an addendum of the report was provided to ERCA and Town staff and recommended that the amendment page be sent out to residents along with the notice of Court of Revision for St. Michael's Drain.

No public questions were received. 

• MTC-05-23
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering, dated November 7, 2023 (PW-20-2023) regarding the St Michaels Drain Engineer’s Report be received;

  And the St Michaels Drain Engineer’s Report, dated July 26^th, 2023, authored by Rood Engineering Inc. be adopted, as amended;

  And that, By-law 8837, being a by-law for the repair and improvements of the St Michaels Drain be provisionally adopted.

  Carried

G.

By-laws

• MTC-06-23
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the following By-law be given a first and second reading:

  8837 - A By-law to provide for the repair and improvements of the St. Michael's Drain in the Town of LaSalle, in the County of Essex.

  Carried

H.

Confirmatory By-law

• MTC-07-23
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That Confirmatory By-law 8838 be given first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

  Carried

I.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair at 4:38 p.m.