THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road
Members of Council Present:
  • Mayor Marc Bondy,
  • Deputy Mayor Crystal Meloche,
  • Councillor Mark Carrick,
  • Councillor Sue Desjarlais,
  • Councillor Jeff Renaud,
  • and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo
Members of Council Absent:
  • Councillor Michael Akpata
Administration Present:
  • J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer,
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
  • D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
  • L. Silani, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives ,
  • P. Marra, Director of Public Works,
  • J. Columbus, Director of Culture and Recreation,
  • D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
  • D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
  • E. Thiessen, Deputy Fire Chief,
  • G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
  • N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
  • D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
  • and A. Robertson, Director of Council Services & Clerk
Additional Administration Present:
  • D. Davies, LaSalle Police, T. Seguin, LaSalle Police, C. Lussier, LaSalle Fire Service, R. Curtis, LaSalle Fire Service, M. Wiley, LaSalle Fire Service, C. Thibert, LaSalle Fire Service, J. Tousignant, LaSalle Fire Service, C. Seguin, LaSalle Fire Service, J. Shinkar, LaSalle Fire Service


Mayor Bondy calls the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

  • 262/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the minutes of the Closed and Regular Meetings of Council held July 23, 2019 BE ADOPTED as presented.

    Carried.

Mayor Bondy states that water levels in the area of Front Road are receding and to date the flooding issues are stabilized. Mayor Bondy congratulates staff members for a job well done.

Suzanne Charboneau-Dent, Associate/ Technical Service Lead, from Dillon Consulting appears before Council to present the Town of LaSalle Fire Master Plan.

  • 263/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Fire Chief dated July 31, 2019 (FIRE 19-13) regarding the Fire Protection Services Master Plan BE RECEIVED; and that the proposed Fire Protection Services Master Fire Plan which provides the planning framework for the delivery of fire protection services within the Town of LaSalle for the next ten-year community planning horizon BE ADOPTED; and that the Fire Chief BE DIRECTED to develop a detailed implementation plan for the proposed Fire Protection Services Master Plan to be presented to Council for consideration, subject to annual budget allocation.

    Carried.

Lori Quaggiotto, resident, appears before Council to address the increasing coyote population in LaSalle.

Andrea Thielk, LLP, resident, appears before Council to address the increasing coyote population in LaSalle.

  • 264/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report provided from the Chief Administrative Officer dated July 18, 2019 (CAO-07-2019) regarding the activities of coyotes in LaSalle BE RECEIVED and that administration BE DIRECTED to organize a community informational meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and LaSalle Police and that public notice BE GIVEN.

    Carried.
  • 265/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the report of the Deputy Fire Chief dated July 19, 2019 (FIRE 19-12) regarding the purchase of a new fire truck BE RECEIVED; and that the low tender bid received from Carl Thibault Emergency Vehicles at a cost of $737,438 plus HST BE APPROVED; and that the purchase of the new fire truck be funded through the fire capital reserve account, and that the appropriate bylaw to allow for the execution of an agreement between the Fire Chief and Carl Thibault Emergency Vehicles BE ADOPTED during the by-law stage of the agenda.

    Carried.
  • 266/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer dated July 30, 2019 (FIN-21-2019) regarding the Accessible Community Playgrounds Project be RECEIVED for information and that Council APPROVE and AUTHORIZE by by-law the execution of an agreement with the Minister of Employment and Social Development with respect to the Accessible Community Playgrounds project.

    Carried.
  • 267/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That correspondence received from the Township of Warwick passed June 26, 2019 requesting the Hon. Doug Downey work with his fellow MPP's and agricultural leaders to find a better way to ensure stronger enforcement of existing laws or new legislation for the safety of Ontario's farm families, employees and animals BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • 268/19
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That correspondence received from the Township of McKellar dated July 16, 2019 concerning the potential for forced municipal amalgamation under the current provincial government BE RECEIVED. 

    Carried.
  • 269/19
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Director of Finance dated August 2, 2019 (FIN-22-2019) regarding the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund Grant Application BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • 270/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Deputy Clerk dated July 18, 2019 (CL-17-18) regarding Council member attendance at Council and committee meetings for the period of April to June, 2019 (Quarter 2) BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • 271/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated August 13, 2019 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • 272/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the following By-Laws BE GIVEN first reading:

    8336 - A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended.

    8337 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Servicing Agreement between John Boyko and Patricia Jones and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

    8338 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Minister of Employment and Social Development and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the Accessible Community Playgrounds Project

    8339 -  A By-Law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Carl Thibault Emergency Vehicles and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the purchase of a new fire truck

    8340 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Her Majesty The Queen In Right Of Ontario as represented by the  Minister of Transportation and as represented by the Attorney General and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the Municipal Administrative Parking Penalty Program

    Carried.
  • 273/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That By-Law numbers 8336 to 8340 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 274/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That By-Law numbers 8336 to 8340 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

Councillor Renaud provides a reminder that tomorrow evening, August 14, 2019, Essex Region Conservation Authority is conducting a meeting at the Vollmer Complex regarding high water levels in the municipality.

Councillor Carrick states that changes to Heritage Park, including the accessible playground, is very impressive and that past Council did an excellent job at driving this advancement. 

  • 275/19
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That Confirmatory By-Law #8341 BE GIVEN first reading.

     

    Carried.
  • 276/19
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That Confirmatory By-Law #8341 BE GIVEN second reading.

     

    Carried.
  • 277/19
    Moved by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That Confirmatory By-Law #8341 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

     

    Carried.

Parks, Recreation & Events Meeting - August 15, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m.

Committee of Adjustment - August 21, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - August 27, 2019 @ 6:00 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:23 p.m.