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,
  • K. Miller, Deputy Clerk,
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
  • E. Thiessen, Deputy Fire Chief,
  • P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture,
  • N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
  • and G. Koval, IS Administrator

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

The Chief Administrative Officer, 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. 

1.04.14.20 RegMin_.pdf
  • 100/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held April 14, 2020 BE ADOPTED as presented.

    Carried.

4.
Mayors Comments
 

Mayor Bondy states that for the last week thoughts have been with Nova Scotia in their time of loss with the tragic death of 22 Canadians. Words cannot express our sorrow for the victims and their families. 

Mayor Bondy extends a sincere thank you to our first responders, nurses, doctors, EMS, restaurants, grocery store employees, and all who are working hard to care for and support our community. Likewise, we thank the members of the LaSalle Police Service for protecting and keeping our community safe.

Mayor Bondy reminds the community that the boat ramp remains closed and fishing is prohibited on public property, as our parks are closed except for walk-through access. Mayor Bondy explains that this is part of the Town's Emergency Declaration to support the province and health unit's directives to stay home. We will continue to follow the directives of the Windsor Essex County Health Unit for the safety of residents. 

E.
REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION
 

1.
Acquisition of Waterfront Properties, Front Road
This item has attachments. 

1.Submission in response to expropriating_.pdf
2.(Y) Richelle Dolan submission in response to expropriation by-law April 28 2020 council meeting-Town of LaSalle.pdf
3.AD-03-2020 - Acquisition of Waterfront Properties, Front Road.pdf
4.Form 1 Applicaton for Approval 2019June14.pdf
5.Form 2 Notice of Application 2019June28.pdf
  • 101/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Legal Counsel of LaSalle dated April 21, 2020 (AD-03-2020) regarding the approval of acquisition of waterfront properties be RECEIVED and that Council APPROVES that:

    1. The expropriation of Part Lot 32, Concession 1, in the Town of LaSalle, in the County of Essex, designated as Parts 1 & 3 on Reference Plan 12R-10440 (the “Vacant Land”) and the expropriation of Part Lot 32, Concession 1, as in R784261 except R825702, in the Town of LaSalle, in the County of Essex (“1010 Front Road”) for the purposes of expansion of parkland and waterfront development west of Front Road and north of Laurier Drive is fair, sound and reasonably necessary for the Town of LaSalle to achieve its objectives;

    2. That the Application for Approval to Expropriate this parcel of land be approved, and that the draft By-law No. 8426 be passed during the by-law stage of this Agenda; and

    3. The Town solicitor be authorized to prepare written reasons for the granting of this approval, and to present those reasons to the Mayor and the Clerk for review and execution.
    Carried.

2.
2019 Year End Reports
This item has attachments. 

1.FIN-06-2020- 2019 Year End Reports.pdf
2.FIN-06-2020Appendix A- 2019 Capital Fund Analysis.pdf
3.FIN-06-2020Appendix B- 2019 Reserves ReservesFund Deferred Revenue.pdf
4.FIN-06-2020Appendix C- 2019 Cash- Investments Report.pdf
  • 103/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer dated April 17, 2020 (FIN-06-2020) regarding the 2019 Year End Reports BE RECEIVED; and

    That Council APPROVE and ADOPT the Capital Fund Analysis, Reserves, Reserve Fund, Deferred Revenue Schedule and the Cash and Investments Report for the year ended December 31, 2019; and

    That Council AUTHORIZE Administration to amend the schedules for the activity associated with Essex Power Corporation.

    Carried.

G.
INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED
 

1.
2019 4th Quarter Report
This item has attachments. 

1.FIN-08-2020 2019 4th Quarter Report.pdf
2.FIN-08-2020Appendix A-Analysis-Comments.pdf
3.FIN-08-2020Appendix B- 20191231-FinancialStatement.pdf
  • 104/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the report of the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer dated April 22, 2020 (FIN-08-2020) regarding the financial position of the Town of LaSalle as of the 4th quarter BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.

2.
2020 Scheduled Work Status Update
This item has attachments. 

1.PW-09-20 contracted work status update.pdf
  • 105/20
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Director of Public Works dated April 17, 2020 (PW-09-20) regarding the 2020 scheduled work status update BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.

3.
2019 Building Division Activity
This item has attachments. 

1.FIN-07-2020 2019 Building Division Activity.pdf
2.FIN-07-2020 Appendix A BuildingDivisionActivitySummary.pdf
  • 106/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the report of the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer dated April 20, 2020 (FIN-07-2020) regarding the 2019 Building Division activity BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.

4.
Summary of Reports to Council 
This item has attachments. 

1.04.28.2020 Summary of Reports to Council.pdf
  • 107/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Carrick

    That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated April 28, 2020 being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.

H.
BY-LAWS
This item has attachments. 

1.8426 - By-law re Application for Approval to Expropriate_.pdf
2.Draft Expropriation Plan Byrd.pdf
3.Draft Expropriation Plan Dolan.pdf
4.8427 - Bylaw to Purchase Lands_.pdf
5.8428 - To adopt tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for the year 2020_.pdf
6.BL FINAL TAX BYLAW 2020 schedule A.pdf
  • 108/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the following By-laws BE GIVEN first reading:

    8426 A By-law to grant approval to an Application for Approval to Expropriate certain lands for waterfront and parkland development within the Town of LaSalle

    8427 A By-Law to authorize the purchase of Part Lot 33, Concession 1 Sandwich West, designated as Part 3 on Plan 12R-11139, LaSalle, from Mary Lou Serre

    8428 To adopt tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for the year 2020

    Carried.
  • 109/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That By-law numbers 8426 to 8428 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • 110/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That By-law numbers 8426 to 8428 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

I.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS
 

J.
STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
 

Councillor Akpata has been in contact with the Province of Nova Scotia. Town flags are currently at half-mast. A message will come from the Premier of Nova Scotia to raise flags back to full flight. Protocols are being followed. 

Councillor Renaud thanks the community, as it is hard to stay home. The painted rocks project is a great initiative, and Councillor Renaud would like to recognize the groups who paint rocks. 

N.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
 

  • 111/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That Confirmatory By-law 8429 BE GIVEN first reading. 

    Carried.
  • 112/20
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That Confirmatory By-law 8429 BE GIVEN second reading. 

    Carried.
  • 113/20
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That Confirmatory By-law 8429 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed. 

    Carried.

P.
ADJOURNMENT
 

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair at 6:52 p.m.

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