THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

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

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road

Members of Council Present:

• Deputy Mayor Marc Bondy,
• Councillor Michael Akpata,
• Councillor Terry Burns,
• Councillor Sue Desjarlais,
• Councillor Crystal Meloche,
• and Councillor Jeff Renaud

Members of Council Absent:

• Mayor Ken Antaya

Administration Present:

• K. Miller, Chief Administrative Officer,
• J Milicia, Director of Finance,
• 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,
• N. DiGesu, Manager of IT,
• L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
• D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
• and G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer

Additional Administration Present:

• Ed Thiessen, Deputy Fire Chief, Allen Burgess, Supervisor Planning & Development, Mark Beggs. Manager Parks & Roads

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A.

OPENING BUSINESS

1.

Call to Order and Moment of Silent Reflection

Deputy 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

• RECOMMENDATION
  333/18
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the minutes of the Closed and Regular Meetings of Council held August 28, 2018 BE ADOPTED as presented.

  Carried.

4.

Mayors Comments

Deputy Mayor Bondy offers condolences to the family of Bob Hayes. Bob was an employee with the Town of LaSalle and retired 5 years ago. He was a wealth of knowledge and made huge contributions to the growth of the Town. He will be missed.

B.

PRESENTATIONS

C.

DELEGATIONS

1.

CONDITIONAL DELEGATION: RECONSIDERATION REQUEST FROM PAWEL KONKOLOWICZ REGARDING A REQUEST TO CHANGE ASHPHALT TRAIL TO BE CONCRETE CEMENT

Clerk's Note: No motion was made to reconsider the matter regarding the request to change asphalt trail to be concrete cement, therefore the matter was not heard.

D.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND/OR HEARINGS

E.

REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1.

CULTURE AND RECREATION - PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES - AUGUST 16, 2018

• RECOMMENDATION
  334/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Culture and Recreation - Parks Advisory Committee Meeting dated August 16, 2018 BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

2.

COURT OF REVISION MINUTES - AUGUST 14, 2018

• RECOMMENDATION
  335/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Court of Revision dated August 14, 2018 regarding the Howard Avenue Drain and Burke Drain BE APPROVED.

   

  Carried.

3.

LASALLE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 30, 2018

• RECOMMENDATION
  336/18
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting dated August 30, 2018 BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

4.

REVIEW OF NIGHT MARKET 2018

• RECOMMENDATION
  337/18
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated August 31, 2018 (C&R 18-18) regarding the Night Market BE RECEIVED for information and that the Culture and Recreation planning for 2019 summer events include the Night Market and further that the request to have the Night Market event included in the Culture and Recreation 2019 operation budget for consideration BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

5.

PICKUP TRUCK PURCHASE 2018

• RECOMMENDATION
  338/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the report of the Manager Roads and Parks dated September 5, 2018 recommending the purchase of a 1/4-ton pickup truck and a 3/4-ton pickup truck from Performance Chrysler in St. Catherine's Ontario at a cost of $76,755.25 (incl. HST) BE APPROVED.

  Carried.

F.

INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED

1.

UPDATE ON SUMMER PROGRAMS

• RECOMMENDATION
  339/18
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  THAT the report from the Director of Culture and Recreation dated August 31, 2018 (C&R 16-18) regarding summer programming registration BE RECEIVED for information.

  Carried.

2.

SUMMARY OF REPORTS TO COUNCIL

• RECOMMENDATION
  340/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated September 11, 2018 being a Summary of Reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

G.

BY-LAWS

Clerk's Note: Bylaw No 8182 & 8183 were given first and second reading at the Regular Meeting of Council held June 26, 2018.

• RECOMMENDATION
  341/18
  Moved by: Councillor Meloche
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the following By-law BE GIVEN first reading:

  8213 - A Bylaw to authorize the execution of an Amending Agreement between Oakdale Trails Inc. and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

  Carried.
• RECOMMENDATION
  342/18
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Akpata

  That By-law number 8213 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• RECOMMENDATION
  343/18
  Moved by: Councillor Burns
  Seconded by: Councillor Renaud

  That the following By-laws BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed:

  8213 - A Bylaw to authorize the execution of an Amending Agreement between Oakdale Trails Inc. and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle

  8183 - A Bylaw to provide for the repair and improvements of the Burke Drain

  8184 - A Bylaw to provide for the repair and improvements of the Howard Avenue Drain

   

  Carried.

H.

COUNCIL QUESTIONS

Councillor Akpata requests information on the use of firearms for hunting on the waters edge in the Town of LaSalle.

Councillor Akpata advises a 5 km run is being held for the Craft Beer Festival in conjunction with the Torch Fund. He requests a Bylaw be brought to the next Council meeting authorizing specific roads to be closed for the run.  

I.

STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

J.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

Councillor Akpata advises that during the last LaSalle Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting a request was made to have an open house to discuss the needs of the community in regards to accessibility in our parks. He advises that due to time constraints, this will be postponed and will be held in conjunction with an open house for the Parks Master Plan.

K.

NOTICES OF MOTION

L.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

M.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• RECOMMENDATION
  344/18
  Moved by: Councillor Renaud
  Seconded by: Councillor Meloche

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8214 BE GIVEN first reading.

  Carried.
• RECOMMENDATION
  345/18
  Moved by: Councillor Desjarlais
  Seconded by: Councillor Burns

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8214 BE GIVEN second reading.

  Carried.
• RECOMMENDATION
  346/18
  Moved by: Councillor Akpata
  Seconded by: Councillor Desjarlais

  That Confirmatory Bylaw #8214 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

  Carried.

N.

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Planning Advisory Committee - September 13, 2018 @5:30 p.m.

Police Services Board meeting - September 17, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment - September 19, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting - September 25, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.

O.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 7:23 p.m.