THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, April 09, 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 Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo

Administration Present:

• J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer,
• 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 ,
• P. Marra, Director of Public Works,
• J. Columbus, Director of Culture and Recreation,
• D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
• D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
• G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
• M. Beggs, Manager of Roads & Parks,
• G. Koval, IS Administrator,
• and D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel

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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

Deputy Mayor Meloche declares a conflict of interest on item A3, Closed Meeting Minutes dated March 26, 2019, as a family member is employed at the Vollmer Complex.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

Deputy Mayor Meloche declares a conflict and abstains from voting on the Closed Meeting minutes dated March 26, 2019.

• 108/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the minutes of the closed and regular meetings of Council held March 26, 2019 BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

Mayor Bondy states that the Spring Market held on March 30, 2019 at the LaSalle Civic Center and the Play for A Cure Hockey Tournament held on March 29, 2019 at the Vollmer Recreation Complex were both well attended and well organized. He congratulates staff on a job well done.

B.

PRESENTATIONS

C.

DELEGATIONS

D.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

Closure and Sale of Alley

• 109/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Town Solicitor, Deputy Clerk, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Chief Administrative Officer (AD-02-2019) dated April 9, 2019 regarding the process of closure and sale of alleys BE DEFERRED until the next regular meeting of Council being held April 23, 2019 in order to provide notice.

  Carried.

2.

Revisions to the Council Compensation and Travel Policy

• 110/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the report of the Deputy Clerk dated March 25, 2019 (CL-11-19) regarding the Council Compensation and Travel Policy BE RECEIVED and that the revised Council Compensation and Travel Policy BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

3.

Award of RFQ-PW-2019-04 Fleet Purchase - Single Axle Snow Plow for Roads Department

• 111/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 29, 2019 (PW-12-19) regarding a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Single Axle Snow Plow BE RECEIVED and that the RFQ BE AWARDED to Carrier Centers in the amount of $239,850.00 (plus HST) for a 2020 International HV607 SBA Single Axle full size snow plow with snow equipment. 

  Carried.

4.

Request for Tender (RFT) Contract Award for Front Road Bridge at Turkey Creek Rehabilitation

• 112/19
  Moved by: Councillor Carrick
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Manager of Engineering (PW-13-19) dated April 1, 2019 regarding a RFT for the rehabilitation of Front Road Bridge at Turkey Creek BE RECEIVED; and that the contract BE AWARDED to Amico Infrastructures Inc. at a price of $2,258,902.00 (plus HST); and that the corresponding By-Law BE ADOPTED during the By-Law stage of the Agenda. 

  Carried.

5.

2018 Year End Reports

• 113/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the report of the Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer (FIN-06-2019) dated March 15, 2019 regarding 2018 Year End Reports BE RECEIVED; and that the Capital Fund Analysis, Reserves, Reserve Fund, Deferred Revenue Schedule and Cash & Investments Report for the year ended December 31, 2018 BE APPROVED; and that Administration amend the schedules for activity associated with Essex Power Corporation BE AUTHORIZED.  

  Carried.

6.

Town of Kingsville Resolution Re: Phragmites Control

• 114/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That correspondence received from the Town of Kingsville dated March 29, 2019 regarding Kingsville Town Council resolution on Phragmites control BE SUPPORTED.

  Carried.

7.

Parks, Recreation & Events Committee Meeting Minutes March 21, 2019

• 115/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Parks, Recreation & Events Committee Meeting dated March 21, 2019 BE APPROVED as presented.

  Carried.

8.

Town Page in LaSalle Post

• 116/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the report from the Corporate Communication and Promotions Officer dated April 2, 2019 (CAO-C&P-05-19) regarding the cost of implementing a full-page monthly publication in the LaSalle Post to share information with the senior population BE RECEIVED and that sharing information in this type of platform at a cost of approximately $1,190.00 plus HST per month BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

F.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

2018 4th Quarter Report

• 117/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the report of the Manager of Finance &  Deputy Treasurer and Supervisor of Accounting dated March 28, 2019 (FIN-04-19) regarding the financial position of the municipality as of the fourth (4th) quarter of 2018 BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

2.

2019 First Quarter Property Tax Write Offs

• 118/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the report of the Supervisor of Revenue dated April 1, 2019 (FIN -08-19) regarding Property Tax Write Offs from January, February and March 2019 BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

3.

Council Member Attendance at Meetings Q1 January to March 2019

• 119/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That the report of the Deputy Clerk dated April 1, 2019 (CL-12-19) regarding Council member attendance at Council and Committee meetings for the period of January to March 2019 (4th Quarter) BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

4.

Summary of Reports to Council

• 1120/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

  That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated April 9, 2019 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

  Carried.

G.

BY-LAWS

• 121/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That the following By-Laws BE GIVEN first reading:

  8292 - A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended

  8293 - A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended

  8294 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developers Severance Agreement with Head Construction and Supply Company Limited

  8295 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developers Severance Agreement with Scott D’Amore

  8296 - A By-law to authorize execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Amico Infrastructure Inc. for the Front Road Bridge at Turkey Creek Rehabilitation

  8297 - A By-Law to authorize the execution of a Developer’s Severance Agreement with Russell Shea and Linda Dianne Shea

  8298 - A By-Law to authorize execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and Pepsico Beverages Canada for the exclusive supply of beverage products
• 122/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That By-Law numbers 8292 to 8298 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 123/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That By-Law numbers 8292 to 8298 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

H.

COUNCIL QUESTIONS

None.

I.

STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councillor Akpata states that he has been contacted by students at both the grade school and high school level regarding the Provincial walk out held on _______. He advises that some of these students would like to attend a Council meeting to provide feedback.

Deputy Mayor Meloche states that she attended the Play for the Cure draft pick held at Caesars Windsor and also attended the Play for the Cure hockey tournament held at the Vollmer Complex on March 29, 2019. She congratulates staff on a job well done.

Deputy Mayor Meloche states that she attended the Wounded Warriors announcement. She congratulates Essex-Windsor EMS, LaSalle Police Service and LaSalle Fire Service for partnering with Wounded Warriors.

 

 

J.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

None.

K.

NOTICES OF MOTION

L.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

M.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• 124/19
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Carrick

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8299 BE GIVEN first reading.

  Carried.
• 125/19
  Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8299 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• 126/19
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That Confirmatory By-Law #8299 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

N.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Police Services Board Meeting - April 15, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m.

Strategic Planning Assessment Meeting - April 16, 2019 @ 3:30 p.m.

By-Law Committee - April 16, 2019 @ 4:30 p.m.

Planning Advisory Committee - April 16, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment - April 17, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - April 23, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.

O.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:26 p.m.