THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.
Location:	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 M. Beggs, Manager of Roads & Parks

Members of Council Absent:

• Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo

Administration Present:

• J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer,
• K. Miller, Acting Clerk,
• A. Armstrong, Director of Council Services & Clerk,
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
• D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
• L. Silani, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives ,
• J. Columbus, Director of Culture and Recreation,
• R. Hyra, Human Resource Manager,
• G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
• J. Osborne, Manager of Engineering,
• G. Koval, IS Administrator,
• D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
• and P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture

Additional Administration Present:

• Kevin Beaudoin, Deputy Police Chief

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A.

OPENING BUSINESS

1.

Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection

Mayor Bondy calls the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None disclosed.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• 59/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the minutes of the special closed meeting held February 11, 2019 and the closed and regular meeting of Council held February 12, 2019 BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo is absent from tonight's meeting as she attending the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Conference in Toronto.

A Chili Cook off was held with Town of LaSalle Staff on Thursday, February 14, 2019. which was well attended. Congratulations to Julie Columbus, Director of Culture and Recreation and Dale Langlois, Treasurer and Manager of Finance for making it to the top three winners. Thank you to the Town of LaSalle Employee Social Committee for organizing a great staff event.

On Friday, February 27, 2019 Mayor Bondy attended a retirement party for Tony Haddad, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Tecumseh. Best wishes are extended to Mr. Haddad on his retirement.

Mayor Bondy attended the anniversary banquet held by St. Nicholas Macedonian Community Centre at 5225 Howard Avenue celebrating the 40th anniversary of the consecration of the Church and the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Church Committee.

 

B.

PRESENTATIONS

C.

DELEGATIONS

D.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

Cyber Insurance

• 59/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the report of the Director of Finance & Treasurer and Manager of Information Technology (FIN-03-19) recommending the purchase of Cyber Insurance through CFC Underwriting Ltd. with an annual premium of $17,516.00 for 2019 for $5,000,000 liability coverage BE APPROVED and that this agreement be adopted by By-Law at a future Council Meeting.

  Carried.

2.

Council Remuneration

• 60/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Director of Finance dated February 14, 2019 (FIN-02-19) regarding the 2018 Schedule of Council Remuneration for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

3.

Code of Conduct for Member of Council and Local Boards

• 61/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated February 11, 2019 (CL-05-19) regarding the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards BE RECEIVED; and that the revised  Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards BE APPROVED and that the corresponding By-Law be adopted during the By-Law stage of the agenda.

  Carried.

4.

Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave for Members of Council Policy

• 62/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated February 15, 2019 (CL-06-19) regarding the Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave for Members of Council Policy BE RECEIVED; and that the draft Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave for Members of Council policy BE APPROVED as presented.

  Carried.

5.

Council/Staff Relations Policy

• 63/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated February 15, 2019 (CL-07-19) regarding the Council/Staff Relations Policy BE RECEIVED; and that the draft Council/Staff Relations policy BE APPROVED as presented.

  Carried.

6.

Administrative Penalty

• 64/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the report of the Town Solicitor and Deputy Clerk dated February 14, 2019 (AD-01-19) regarding an Administrative Penalty System as it relates to parking and other municipal By-Laws BE RECEIVED; and that Administration BE AUTHORIZED to move forward with the implementation process and next steps as outlined in the report.

  Carried.

7.

Award of RFQ-PW-2019-3 Safety Work Footwear 2019

• 65/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated February 19, 2019 (PW-06-19) regarding a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for safety footwear BE RECEIVED and that the RFQ BE AWARDED to Lucier Glove and Safety Products in the amount of $3,252.51 for a three (3) year term.

  Carried.

8.

Award of RFQ-PW-2019-4 Safety and Work Wear 2019

• 66/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated February 19, 2019 (PW-07-19) regarding a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for safety and work wear BE RECEIVED and that the RFQ BE AWARDED to Lucier Glove and Safety Products in the amount of $8,150.62 for a three (3) year term.

  Carried.

9.

Parks, Recreation & Events Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2019

• 67/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Parks, Recreation & Events Committee Meeting dated February 7, 2019 BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

10.

Recognition of LaSalle Volunteers

The following volunteer names are drawn at random to receive Windsor Symphony Orchestra tickets to the Saturday, April 6, 2019 performance of "Fiddlin' Around":

Linda Amato, LaSalle Rotary Club

Maria Price, LaSalle Rotary Club

Mary Lou Amlin, LaSalle Rotary Club

Jeff More, Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus 9500

Steven Rose, Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus 9500

Rick Boughner, Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus 9500

F.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

Discharge of Firearms on / near Waterways

• 68/19

  That correspondence received from Deputy Chief Kevin Beaudoin, LaSalle Police Service, dated February 8, 2019 regarding the discharge of firearms within the Town of LaSalle BE RECEIVED for information and that a Public Meeting BE SCHEDULED to address this matter, and that affected parties BE NOTIFIED in advance of the Public Meeting.

2.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 69/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated February 26, 2019 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

G.

BY-LAWS

• 70/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the following By-Laws BE GIVEN first reading:

  8277 - A By-Law to designate community safety zones on Mike Raymond Drive from Malden Road to Diotte Street

  8278 - A By-Law to establish a Code of Conduct for Members of Council

  Carried.
• 71/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That By-Law numbers 8277 and 8278 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 72/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That By-Law numbers 8277 and 8278 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

H.

COUNCIL QUESTIONS

Will administration be going out to clean up the debris during the wind storm.

Jonathan to get back to Council.

I.

STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

J.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

Councillor Carrick stated that at the budget meeting for Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) resulted in a 2.8% increase which amounted to 32 cents per household.

K.

NOTICES OF MOTION

L.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

M.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• 73/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8279 BE GIVEN first reading.

  Carried.
• 74/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8279 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 75/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8279 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

N.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Regular Council Meeting - March 12, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment - March 20, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Police Services Board Meeting - March 25, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m.

Water & Wastewater Committee Meeting - March 26, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - March 26, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.

O.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:27 p.m.