THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

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Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road
Members of Council Present:
  • Mayor Marc Bondy,
  • Deputy Mayor Crystal Meloche,
  • Councillor Michael Akpata,
  • Councillor Mark Carrick,
  • Councillor Sue Desjarlais,
  • Councillor Jeff Renaud,
  • and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo
Administration Present:
  • J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer,
  • A. Robertson, Director of Council Services & Clerk,
  • D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
  • L. Silani, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives ,
  • P. Marra, Director of Public Works,
  • D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
  • D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
  • D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
  • P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture,
  • and N. DiGesu, Manager of IT

Clerk's Note: Mayor Bondy, Members of Council, and Administration participated in the Meeting electronically via video conference technology.

The Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Clerk, and IT personnel were present in Council Chambers to participate electronically. 

A.
OPENING BUSINESS
 

1.
Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection
 

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

2.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
 

None disclosed. 

3.
Adoption of Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.05.12.2020 RegMin_.pdf
  • 127/20
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 12, 2020 BE ADOPTED as presented.

    Carried.

4.
Mayors Comments
 

None.

B.
PRESENTATIONS
 

C.
PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS
 

D.
DELEGATIONS
 

E.
REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION
 

1.
2020 Volunteer Recognition Event
This item has attachments. 

1.2020 Volunteer Recognition Event.pdf
2.Awards Policy.pdf
  • 128/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the report of the Deputy Clerk dated May 7, 2020 (CL-10-2020) regarding the 2020 Volunteer Recognition Event BE RECEIVED; and that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Volunteer Recognition Event BE POSTPONED and resume in 2021.

    Carried.

2.
Last Call before Fall Festival Status
This item has attachments. 

1.CR-2020-16-Last Call Before Fall Festival status.pdf
  • 129/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Recreation Manager dated May 12, 2020 (CR-2020-16) regarding the status of the Last Call before Fall Festival BE RECEIVED; and that the recommendation to cancel the 2020 festival BE APPROVED.

    Carried.

3.
Town of Tecumseh Requesting Reconsideration of Closing Shoreline Week and Community Weekly Newspapers
This item has attachments. 

1.Letter of Support_Postmedia Closure_2020-05-14.pdf
  • 130/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That correspondence received from the Town of Tecumseh, dated May 14, 2020, requesting reconsideration of the permanent closing of the Shoreline Week and its sister community weekly newspapers owned by Postmedia Network Inc. BE SUPPORTED and that a letter of support BE SENT to Postmedia Network Inc.

    Carried.

F.
COMMITTEE MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION
 

G.
INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED
 

1.
Council Member Attendance at Meetings – Q1 January to March, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Q1 Council Member Attendance at Meetings.pdf
2.2020 Q1 Council Attendance Record.pdf
  • 131/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Executive Assistant to the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated May 14, 2020 (CL-11-2020) regarding Council Member attendance at Council and Committee meetings for the period of January to March, 2020 (Quarter 1) BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.

2.
2020 1st Quarter Report
This item has attachments. 

1.FIN-10-2020 2020 1st Quarter Report.pdf
2.FIN-10-2020 Appendix A-Analysis -Comments.pdf
3.FIN-10-2020Appendix B- 20200331-FinancialStatement.pdf
  • 132/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer dated May 13, 2020 (FIN-10-2020) regarding the financial position of the Town of LaSalle as of the 1st quarter BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.

3.
Summary of Reports to Council 
This item has attachments. 

1.05.26.2020 Summary of Reports to Council.pdf
  • 133/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated May 12, 2020 being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.

H.
BY-LAWS
 

I.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS
 

J.
STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
 

Councillor Renaud congratulates Culture and Recreation staff on the implementation of virtual programs. 

K.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
 

L.
NOTICES OF MOTION
 

M.
MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION
 

N.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
This item has attachments. 

1.8433 - Confirmatory.pdf
  • 134/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That Confirmatory By-law 8433 BE GIVEN first reading.

    Carried.
  • 135/20
    Moved by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That Confirmatory By-law 8433 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 136/20
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That Confirmatory By-law 8433 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

O.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
 

Parks, Recreation and Events Committee - May 28, 2020 @ 9:00 a.m.

Regular Meeting of Council - June 9, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

By-law Committee Meeting - June 16, 2020 - Cancelled

Planning Committee Meeting - June 10, 2020 - Cancelled

Parks, Recreation and Events - June 18, 2020 - Cancelled

Regular Meeting of Council - June 23, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

P.
ADJOURNMENT
 

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair at 6:28 p.m.

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