THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road
Members of Council Present:
  • Mayor Ken Antaya,
  • Deputy Mayor Marc Bondy,
  • Councillor Michael Akpata,
  • Councillor Terry Burns,
  • Councillor Sue Desjarlais,
  • Councillor Crystal Meloche,
  • and Councillor Jeff Renaud
Administration Present:
  • K. Miller, Chief Administrative Officer,
  • J Milicia, Director of Finance & Treasurer,
  • P. Marra, Director of Public Works,
  • J. Columbus, Director of Culture and Recreation,
  • D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
  • L. Jean, Executive Assistant to the Clerk,
  • and I. Middleton, IS Administrator
Additional Administration Present:
  • ​Diane Hansen, Supervisor of Accounting, Jonathan Osborne, Manager Engineering, Ed Thiessen, Deputy Fire Cheif


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

Deputy Mayor Bondy discloses an interest and abstains from voting on item E4 respecting the report of the Supervisor of Planning and Development dated June 18, 2018 (DS-41-18) and corresponding Bylaw No. 8182 due to ownership of rental properties.

  • RECOMMENDATION
    246/18
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Bondy
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the minutes of the closed and regular meetings of Council held June 12, 2018 BE ADOPTED as presented.

    Carried.

June 14th I attended Villanova Secondary School Civics Class at the request of their teacher, to speak about Local Government and differentiate between Federal, Provincial and Local Governments. After the conclusion of a 76 minute class, I came away with a real appreciation for the job our teachers do.

June 16th I visited the Windsor Corporate Challenge event that was being held at the Vollmer Complex. I also visited our Town of LaSalle team. Quite an event, and incredibly well attended. Thanks to those who organized and brought this event to our Town, and also thanks to those who participated and represented our Town. Events like these, along with the normal Saturday Soccer crowd makes the Vollmer Complex buzz with activity. It allows us to reflect on the determination of the Council and assured completion of the Complex, despite some strong objections from members of the community.

June 19th I attended the Annual General Meeting of Community Living taking place at the Ciociaro Club.

June 19th along with Members of Council, I attended the Public Open House regarding our Town’s Transportation Master Plan.

June 20th I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Essex Windsor Development Commission.

June 20th and 21st I attended, along with all members of Council, meetings regarding the preparation of an Economic Development Plan for the Town, including a breakfast meeting with stakeholders. We thank all those who participated, and Council is confident that the input received will be properly reflected in the final report and will further the prosperity of our Town.

June 22nd I attended the Windsor Chamber of Commerce Dinner honouring University of Windsor outgoing President Dr. Allen Wildeman, with the lifetime Achievement Award. This honour recognizes Dr. Wildeman’s contribution to the business community of Windsor Essex. I attended out of respect to his support of the Freshwater Research Facility that is located at the foot of Laurier Drive. This unique initiative and partnership with the University truly sets our Town apart from others. Along with Dr. Pitcher, Dr. Wildeman’s support was integral to the success, and the continued investment by the University into this facility.

June 24th was LaSalle’s Night Market and Concert at our Municipal Facility. This was the second of four similar events, and it appears we have a hit on our hands. Not sure how many attended, but it was hundreds. It is growing in size and popularity, and there is no telling how far this type of event can go. Thanks to Julie Columbus, Director of Culture & Recreation and staff for organizing and staging the event.

June 25th the annual CWATS walk was held at Holy Cross Elementary School. Well attended, and with great enthusiasm from the children. Hopefully we will be able to take advantage of substantial funding from this County initiative in the future.

  • RECOMMENDATION
    247/18
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Bondy
    Seconded by:Councillor Meloche

    That the report of the Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives dated May 28, 2018 (DS-38-2018) regarding the request of Gaspare Grillo (Applicant), for an extension of Draft Plan Approval for the Grillo Subdivision, located in the Bouffard Planning Distrinct, for a three (3) year period ending October 20, 2021 BE APPROVED and that a copy of this supporting resolution BE SENT to the Manager of Planning Services for the Corporation of the County of Essex.

    Carried.
  • RECOMMENDATION
    248/18
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Councillor Meloche

    That the report of the Deputy Clerk dated June 19, 2018 (CL-17-18) regarding the appointment of proxy holders to cast the municipality's vote at Essex Power Corporation's 2018 Shareholders' Annual Meeting BE RECEIVED and that Mayor Ken Antaya BE APPOINTED proxy holder for the Town of LaSalle and that Joe Graziano BE APPOINTED as an alternate proxy holder for the Town of LaSalle  in the event Mayor Antaya is absent from the meeting, and that the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign all necessary proxy forms to implement this resolution and forward to Essex Power Corporation.   

    Carried.
  • RECOMMENDATION
    249/18
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Bondy
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Director of Finance & Treasurer dated June 26, 2018 (FIN-23-2018) regarding the 2017 Audited Financial Statements BE APPROVED and ADOPTED and that the 2017 Audited Financial Statements be Published in local newspapers and the Town's website and that the 2017 Audited Financial Statements and 2017 Financial Information Returns BE SUBMITTED to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, in accordance with Section 294(1) of the Municipal Act. 

    Carried.
  • RECOMMENDATION
    250/18
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the report of the Supervisor of Planning & Development dated June 18, 2018 (DS-41-18) regarding the enforcement of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2016, BE RECEIVED and that a by-law appointing Allen Burgess, Roxanne Renaud, Andrew Colucci, and David Attwood as Inspectors for the purpose of enforcement under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 BE ADOPTED during the by-law stage of the agenda.

    Carried.
  • RECOMMENDATION
    251/18
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Bondy
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated June 18, 2018 (CL-14-18) regarding the "lame duck" provisions for Council in an election year as contained in the Municipal Act, 2001 BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • RECOMMENDATION
    252/18
    Moved by:Councillor Burns
    Seconded by:Councillor Meloche

    That the May 2018 Financial Statements and Reports detailing the financial position of the municipality BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • RECOMMENDATION
    253/18
    Moved by:Councillor Burns
    Seconded by:Councillor Meloche

    That the report of the Fire Chief dated June 6, 2018 (FIRE-18-08) regarding the LaSalle Fire Service 2017 Annual Report which provides a summary of emergency response statistics and administrative activity conducted by the LaSalle Fire Service in 2017, BE RECEIVED.  

    Carried.
  • RECOMMENDATION
    254/18
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Meloche

    That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated June 20, 2018 (PW-24-18) regarding the re-signing of Trinity Avenue and Dunkirk Avenue to Ellis Street in order to maintain consistency with By-law 7519, BE RECEIVED.  

    Carried.
  • RECOMMENDATION
    255/18
    Moved by:Councillor Burns
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated June 26, 2018 being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

    Carried.
  • RECOMMENDATION
    256/18
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Meloche

    That the following Bylaws BE GIVEN first reading:

    8177 - A by-law to authorize the execution of a Developer's Site Plan Control Agreement with Oakdale Trails Inc.

    8178 - A by-law to authorize the execution of a Tower Lease Agreement with Telus Communications Company

    8179 - A by-law to authorize the execution of a Developer's Severance Agreement with 2595831 Ontario Inc.

    8180 - A by-law to authorize execution of an agreement with the Bench Press Limited (o/a Creative Outdoor Advertising) to place benches on public highways, bus stops and to sell advertising on said benches

    8181 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 6500 respecting the appointment of Provincial Offences Officers

    8182 - A by-law to appoint Allen Burgess, Roxanne Renaud, Andrew Colucci, and David Attwood as Inspectors for the purpose of enforcing the prescribed maintenance standards contained in Ontario Regulation 517/06 under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 17. 

    Carried.
  • RECOMMENDATION
    257/18
    Moved by:Councillor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That by-law numbers 8177 to 8182 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • RECOMMENDATION
    258/18
    Moved by:Councillor Burns
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That by-law numbers 8177 to 8182 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

Councillor Meloche requests a report on the next phase of Malden Road, specifically Malden and Reaume and plans for how this intersection will evolve.

  • RECOMMENDATION
    257/18
    Moved by:Councillor Burns
    Seconded by:Councillor Meloche

    That Confirmatory Bylaw #8185 BE GIVEN first reading.

    Carried.
  • RECOMMENDATION
    258/18
    Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That Confirmatory Bylaw #8185 BE GIVEN second reading.

    Carried.
  • RECOMMENDATION
    259/18
    Moved by:Councillor Desjarlais
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Bondy

    That Confirmatory Bylaw #8185 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

    Carried.

Committee of Adjustment - June 27, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting - June 28, 2018 @ 4:00 p.m.

Police Services Board Meeting - July 9, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting of Council - July 10, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.

Planning Advisory Committee meeting - July 12, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment - July 18, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m.

Water & Wastewater Committee meeting - July 24, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - July 24, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:25 p.m.