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 Sue Desjarlais,
  • Councillor Jeff Renaud,
  • and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo
Members of Council Absent:
  • Councillor Mark Carrick
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, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer,
  • D. Dadalt, Legal Counsel,
  • D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
  • D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
  • R. Hyra, Director of Human Resources,
  • E. Thiessen, Deputy Fire Chief,
  • G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
  • M. Beggs, Manager of Roads & Parks,
  • J. Osborne, Manager of Engineering,
  • P. Funaro, Director of Culture & Recreation,
  • N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
  • A. Bala, EA to the Director of Council Services/Clerk,
  • and D. Davies, Police Chief

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

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. 

1.02.23.21 RegMin.pdf
  • 431/21
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held February 23, 2021 be adopted as presented.

    Carried.

4.
Mayors Comments
 

Mayor Bondy provides an update that The City of Windsor and County of Essex are developing the regional community safety and well-being plan. The goal of the plan is to create a community where everyone feels safe; has a sense of belonging; has access to services and opportunities; and can have their needs met. Mayor Bondy expresses that engaging a diverse range of voices is critical to developing a plan that aligns with the best interest of all residents and reflects the unique needs of each of the eight municipalities. Mayor Bondy reminds the community that the survey closes on Monday, March 15, 2021 and to please take the time to participate by answering the survey. Mayor Bondy recommends to visit our website at lasalle.ca for more information.

D.
Delegations
 

1.
Serenity Circle Community Mailbox Location Petition
This item has attachments. 

1.PW-05-2021 serenity circle mailbox location petition.pdf
2.exhibit 1.pdf
3.exhibit 2A.pdf
4.exhibit 2B.pdf
5.exhibit 3.pdf
6.exhibit 4.pdf
7.EXHIBIT 5.pdf

Stephen Shanfield appears before Council in regards to Report (PW-05-2021) regarding the Serenity Circle Community Mailbox Location Petition. 

  • Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the report of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer dated February 26, 2021 (PW-05-2021) regarding the Serenity Circle community mailbox location petition be received; and that Administration be requested to prepare a report which outlines the cost of installing a lay-by on the bus route located near this mailbox; and that once a report is prepared, a copy be sent to Canada Post so they may understand resident concerns; and that Administration further be requested to prepare a report which outlines area's in the Town which have a mailbox location near bus routes; and if improvements are made in these locations; can the cost of these improvements be charged back to residents.

     

    Motion is Put and is Lost

    In Favour: Councillor Akpata and Councillor Renaud

    Opposed: Mayor Bondy, Deputy Mayor Meloche, Councillor Desjarlais and Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo


  • 432/21
    Moved by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    Clerk's Note: As a vote on the original motion was inadvertently missed during the meeting, it is confirmed and ratified that the original motion be received.

     

    That the report of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer dated February 26, 2021 (PW-05-2021) regarding the Serenity Circle community mailbox location petition be received and that Council concur with the current permanently installed mailbox location as installed by Canada Post.

    Carried.

    In Favour: Mayor Bondy, Deputy Mayor Meloche, Councillor Desjarlais and Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Opposed: Councillor Akpata and Councillor Renaud


E.
Reports/Correspondence for Council Action
 

1.
2021 Bridge Needs Study
This item has attachments. 

1.PW-07-2021 Bridge Needs Study.pdf
  • 433/21
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated February 26, 2021 (PW-07-2021) regarding the assignment of the 2021 Bridge Needs Study to Dillon Consulting for $33,200.00 plus applicable taxes be approved.

    Carried.

2.
Holiday Light Display at Cenotaph / Town Hall Park 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.PW-04-2021 Holiday Light Display at Town Hall 2021.pdf
2.Town Hall Holiday Decorations.pdf
3.Civic Center Decor Layout.pdf
  • 434/21
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated February 25, 2021 (PW-04-2021) regarding Holiday Light Display for Cenotaph / Town Hall Park be received, and the recommendation to proceed with the purchase of the balance of the decorations and materials for a cost of $213,600 be approved.

    Carried.

    Opposed: Councillor Akpata


3.
Town Hall Work Station and Office Expansion
This item has attachments. 

1.FIN-04-2021 Town Hall Work Station and Office Expansion.pdf
2.Attachment A.pdf
3.Attachment B.pdf
4.Attachment C.pdf
  • 435/21
    Moved by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the report of the Director of Finance dated February 18, 2021 (FIN-04-2021) regarding the Town Hall Work Station and Office Expansion be approved.

    Carried.

4.
2020 Development Charges Treasurer’s Statement
This item has attachments. 

1.2020 Treasurer's Statement.pdf
2.Appendix A - Annual Treasurer's Statement.pdf
3.Appendix B - Annual Treasurer's Statement.pdf
  • 436/21
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Meloche

    That the report of the Director of Finance / Treasurer dated February 8, 2021 (FIN-03-2021) regarding the 2020 Development Charges Treasurer’s Statement be approved.

    Carried.

5.
2020 Schedule of Council Remuneration
This item has attachments. 

1.FIN-08-2021 2020 Schedule of Council Remuneration.pdf
  • 437/21
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Director of Finance dated March 3, 2021 (FIN-08-2021) regarding the 2020 Schedule of Council Remuneration be approved.

    Carried.

F.
Committee Matters for Council Action
 

1.
Parks, Recreation and Events Committee February 18, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Parks, Rec. and Events Committee Matters February 18 2021.pdf
  • 438/21
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Events Committee Meeting dated February 18, 2021 be received; and that all Committee Matters be approved.

    Carried.

2.
LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee (LAAC) February 24, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Committee Matters Accessibility February 24 2021.pdf
  • 439/21
    Moved by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the Minutes of the LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting dated February 24, 2021 be received; and that all Committee Matters be approved.

    Carried.

G.
Information Items to be Received
 

1.
Virtual Services Provided by the Town of LaSalle
This item has attachments. 

1.FIN-05-2021 Virtual Services.pdf
  • 440/21
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Director of Finance dated February 19, 2021 (FIN-05-2021) regarding Virtual Services provided by the Town of LaSalle be received.

    Carried.

2.
Future Federal Stimulus Funding
This item has attachments. 

1.Covid Stimulus Funding.pdf
  • 441/21
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the correspondence received from the Windsor Construction Association (WCA) and the Heavy Construction Association of Windsor (HCAW) dated February 18, 2021 regarding the Future Federal Stimulus Funding be received.

    Carried.

3.
Fire Service 2020 Annual Report
This item has attachments. 

1.FIRE 21-03 2020 Annual Report .pdf
2.LFS Annual Report 2020 .pdf
  • 442/21
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the report of the Fire Chief dated March 2, 2021 (FIRE 21-03) and the Fire Service 2020 Annual Report be received.

    Carried.

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

1.03.09.2021 Summary of Reports to Council.pdf
  • 443/21
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated March 09, 2021 being a Summary of Reports to Council be received.

    Carried.

H.
By-laws
This item has attachments. 

1.8533 - Land Exchange.pdf
2.8534 - Nelson Land Donation.pdf
  • 444/21
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the following By-laws be given first reading:

    8533 A By-law to authorize an exchange of lands with 538271 Ontario Inc. on Plans 12R-11139 and 12R-28526

    8534 A By-law to confirm the donation of Lot 118, Registered Plan 1349, from Darlene Ethel Nelson and James Earl Nelson

    Carried.
  • 445/21
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That By-law numbers 8533 to 8534 be given second reading.

    Carried.
  • 446/21
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That By-law numbers 8533 to 8534 be given third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

N.
Confirmatory By-law
 

  • 447/21
    Moved by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That Confirmatory By-law 8535 be given first reading.

    Carried.
  • 448/21
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That Confirmatory By-law 8535 be given second reading.

    Carried.
  • 449/21
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That Confirmatory By-law 8535 be given third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

O.
Schedule of Meetings
 

Police Services Board Public Meeting March 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Committee of Adjustment March 17, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Parks, Recreation & Events Meeting March 18, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Fire Committee Meeting March 18, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting March 23, 2021 prior to Council Meeting
Regular Council Meeting March 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

P.
Adjournment
 

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:39 p.m.

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