The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town of LaSalle Council held on

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

6:00 P.m. - 8:00 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:

• J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer, 
• P. Marra, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, 
• J. Astrologo, Director of Council Services/Clerk, 
• G. Beggs, Director of Planning and Development, 
• D. Davies, Chief of Police, 
• P. Funaro, Director of Culture & Recreation, 
• D. Hadre, Director of Strategy and Engagement, 
• R. Hyra, Director of Human Resources, 
• D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer, 
• J. Osborne, Director of Public Works, 
• E. Thiessen, Director of Fire Service/Fire Chief, 
• M. Cappucci, Manager of Engineering, 
• D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel, 
• G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer, 
• I. Middleton, IS Administrator, 
• S. Nantais, Corporate Communication and Promotions Officer, 
• L.Petros, Manager of Water/Wastewater, 
• O. Stichhaller, Supervisor of Program and Events, 
• and N. Sharp, EA to the Director of Council Services/Clerk 

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A.

Opening Business

1.

Call to Order

Mayor Meloche called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

2.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

Mayor Meloche read the Land Acknowledgement Statement.

3.

Moment of Silent Reflection and Playing of National Anthem

B.

Adoption of Agenda

• 82/23
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the April 11, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

  Carried.

C.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

None disclosed.

D.

Adoption of Minutes

• 83/23
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 28, 2023, be adopted as presented.

  Carried.

E.

Mayor's Comments

Mayor Meloche noted that Saturday, April 22, 2023, is Earth Day. In honour of this day, the Town invites the community to participate in the LaSalle Clean-Up campaign. Groups or individuals can choose a park or trail to clean up, and the Town will provide gloves and garbage bags and dispose of the garbage collected. More information can be found at www.lasalle.ca/cleanuplasalle.

Mayor Meloche stated that Saturday, April 22, 2023, is also the LaSalle Spring Fling Event. This free event will  be held at the Event Centre from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This event includes busker-style entertainment by Kobbler Jay and other circus-style street performers. For more information, please visit lasalle.ca/springfling.

Residents are reminded that the LaSalle Boat Ramp opened this past weekend.  Weather permitting, an attendant will be on-site daily from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Additionally, the first yard collection of the season is this coming Saturday. Yard waste will be collected every other Saturday.

Mayor Meloche advised that the Town of LaSalle is hiring for several positions. Please visit www.lasalle.ca/employemt for job posting details.

The next Mondays with the Mayor is April 24, 2023, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the LaSalle Civic Centre. If a resident is not available at this time, please visit www.lasalle.ca/mayor to schedule a different date and time.

Mayor Meloche stated that she had the opportunity to tour the Windsor Utilities Commission to learn how our water is treated for safe drinking. She also met with the Minister of Natural Resources regarding the legacy oil and gas wells and said it was a very informative session as the Town has a few of these.

Mayor Meloche also attended the Women Life Freedom art exhibit at the Art Gallery of Windsor.  She said it was an emotional and eye-opening exhibit that displayed women fighting for equality in other parts of the world. 

Mayor Meloche and the CAO met with the Mayor of Chatham to continue building relationships with neighbouring municipalities.

F.

Presentations and Delegations

1.

Strawberry Festival Top 100 Award

P. Funaro, Director of Culture and Recreation, introduced Darren Winger, Regional Advisor from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, and acknowledged the staff on Team LaSalle who contributed to the success of the Strawberry Festival.  

Mr. Winger appeared before Council to present the Top 100 Award for the Strawberry Festival.

G.

Public Meetings and/or Hearings

H.

Reports/Correspondence for Council's Action

1.

SE-06-2023 Waterfront Naming Options

D. Hadre, Director of the Strategy and Engagement Department, presented the report.

• 84/23
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the Waterfront be named LaSalle Landing.

  Carried.

2.

Purchase of SAN & Server Infrastructure – Implementation and Support

D. Langlois, Director of Finance, presented the report.

• 85/23
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Akpata

  That the report of the Director of Finance dated March 14, 2023 (FIN-09-2023) regarding the Purchase of SAN & Server Infrastructure – Implementation and Support be received;

  And that Council awards the contract to Zycom Technology Inc. for a total cost of $328,848.98 plus HST;

  And that this amount be funded from the 2023 IT Capital Budget and the Technology Reserve.

  Carried.

3.

2023 Watermain replacement tender results – Canada Street

M. Cappucci, Manager of Engineering, presented the report.

• 86/23
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated March 24, 2023 (PW-08-2023) regarding the 2023 Watermain replacement tender results – Canada Street be received;

  And that Council awards the contract to J.C.S Construction for the bid price of $560,431.00 plus HST;

  And that this amount be funded from the 2023 Watermain Replacement Project and 2023 Mill and Pave Allocation, which was part of the 2023 Approved Capital Budget;

  And that the corresponding by-law be adopted during the By-law stage of the agenda.

  Carried.

4.

Pump Station 1 Upgrades Contract Award

L. Petros, Manager of Water and Wastewater, presented the report.

• 87/23
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Akpata

  That the report of the Manager of Water and Wastewater dated March 23, 2023 (PW-07-2023) regarding the Pump Station 1 Upgrades Contract Award be received;

  And that Council awards the contract to Kingdom Construction Ltd. for the bid price of $5,988,683 plus HST;

  And that the corresponding by-law be adopted during the By-law stage of the agenda.

  Carried.

5.

Reaume and Bouffard Watermain Replacement Contract Award

M. Cappucci, Manager of Engineering, presented the report.

• 88/23
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated March 2 2023 (PW-06-2023) regarding the Reaume and Bouffard Watermain Replacement Contract Award be received;

  And that Council awards the contract to Sherway Contracting (Windsor) Limited for the bid price of $4,738,229.00 plus HST, and funds this amount through the approved 2023 Watermain Replacement-Bouffard/Reaume Capital project;

  And that the corresponding by-law be adopted during the By-law stage of the agenda.

  Carried.

I.

Information Items to be Received

1.

2022 Schedule of Council and Board Member Remuneration

2.

Correspondence

a.

Town of Petrolia

• 89/23
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the correspondence received from the Town of Petrolia dated March 14, 2023,  regarding a call to the Provincial government to end homelessness in Ontario, be supported.

  Carried.

3.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 90/23
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That information items 1 through 3, as included under Section I of the Agenda, be received.

  Carried.

J.

By-laws

• 91/23
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

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

  8777 - A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Sherway Contracting (Windsor) Limited and the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for Reaume and Bouffard Watermain Replacement Contract Award

  8782 – A By-law to stop up, close and sell an alley system running east-west lying south of lots 27 to 47 inclusive, Registered Plan 701, LaSalle

  8783 – A By-law to confirm the donation of Lots 381 to 383 Registered Plan 834, from the Estates of Bruno Ferranti and Gemma Ferranti

  8784 – A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Kingdom Construction Ltd. and the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for Pump Station 1 Upgrades

  8785 – A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Zycom Technology Inc. and the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for purchase of SAN and Server Infrastructure

  8786 - A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between J.C.S Construction Inc and the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for Canada Street Watermain Replacement and Road Rehabilitation

  Carried.

K.

Committee Matters

L.

Questions and Statements by Council Members

Deputy Mayor Akpata stated that he could not attend the last County Council Meeting as he was away and that Councillor Desjarlais would provide an update from the ERCA Board Meeting.

Councillor Desjarlais noted that the ERCA draft budget will be presented at the April 13, 2023, ERCA Board Meeting. The budget is approximately 10 million, a large portion of which is employee wages and benefits. General Manager, Tim Byrne, will present the ERCA Budget and address its challenges at a future Council Meeting.

Councillor Desjarlais provided an update from the Essex County Library Board Meeting and advised that the budget has been approved for 2023. She said that the LaSalle Library is the largest user of library facilities in the county. She encouraged residents to contact their local library for more information on the current programs and initiatives. Councillor Desjarlais stated that a Collective Agreement had been reached with library staff effective April 1, 2023 and that a patron code of conduct policy was enacted.

Deputy Mayor Akpata stated that at the last EWSWA, there was discussion regarding the supplier pay recycling component that is coming back to municipalities and its implications on the community and the Town.

M.

Notices of Motion

None.

N.

Closed Session

None.

O.

Confirmatory By-law

• 92/23
  Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That Confirmatory By-law 8787 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed

  Carried.

P.

Schedule of Meetings

Q.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair at 6:49 p.m.