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As per the report by administration, if council were to consider appointing the last election’s runner up….. Allowed by and meets the intent of the Municipal Elections Act Shortest and straightest line for filling the vacancy Most cost effective An extremely justifiable, to the public, direction for council to take Already supported by… Read More »Special Council Meeting: For Council to Consider how to fill the Current Council Member Vacancy (Mayor/Head of Council)Monday, January 24, 2022 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

In advance of creating a licensing system I have met with a couple STR Owner/Operators and thought it might be proactive to provide feedback to administration in advance. If you have any feedback I welcome it- sbondy@essex.ca , I hope to hear from you. December 6th, Council Provided Direction “That… Read More »Public Consultation on Short Term Rentals

Shared With Permission Council Members,With the recent mayoral seat vacancy, as a result of Mr. Snively’s resignation following his admission of guilt to election campaign fraudulent activities, you as  Council are charged with the selection and appointment of a replacement, for the position, for the remainder of the current term.… Read More »Ron Rogers- Confirm and Declare

The agenda tonight despite its size of 383 pages is a bit on the light side. Council will declare the seat of the Mayor vacant but that position will not be filled at the same meeting. Tune in on our YouTube Channel at 6:00. Public PresentationsCynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and… Read More »Agenda Tee-Up: January 17, 2022 6:00 p.m. Declaring a Seat Vacant, Update on Vaccination Policy and More!

January 11th- Update Council voted all in favour of allocating 500k of the “recently was awarded additional OCIF grant monies in the amount of $911,741 to be used for new or existing infrastructure only (roads, sidewalks, shared paved trails, streetlights if part of a roads project and underground infrastructure, etc.)” to the 2023… Read More »Update: County Road 50-Project Starting 2023! Finally

Council is expected to meet in Closed Session to discuss: a) personal matters about an identifiable individual (s) including municipal or local board employee (s), as permitted to do so by Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as am. and/or b) advice that is subject… Read More »Notice of Emergency Closed Meeting: Friday January 7th, 2:00- 3:00

Comments Needed. Do you have any thoughts? Diana Radulescu, Active Transportation Coordinator: “Ms. Radulescu, came to council to discuss the 2012 County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) Master Plan and provide Council with an overview of the key components of the Plan. The main goal of the Master Plan is… Read More »CWATS UPDATE: County-Wide Active Transportation System

Source: 2020-2026 Forecasted Long-Term Liabilities Graph, Accompanies page 15 of the Proposed 2022 Budget Total Liabilities $ 21,864,965 Annual Payments $4,506,792 Here is our list of our current debt projects. I did not include: Drainage as it is user pay, Shoreline Assistance Grant program as it is user pay and… Read More »Debt- How Much Do We Owe on What?

How does your road look? Council does NOT have a short term or a long term road plan but what we do have is a road condition assessment. This assessment is updated every 5 years and we have $ 55,000 in the proposed 2022 budget to update the Town’s road… Read More »Road Condition Maps

Want to stay in and see what is happening at our local arenas? Check out our live arena camera feeds! Below is a live camera feeds from the Essex Centre Sports Complex and Harrow Arena. The camera is scheduled to be on during scheduled ice rentals. https://www.essex.ca/en/ice-cam.aspx This is a… Read More »Our Arenas in Action!

As Discussed at Council Sept 7th Council passed the following motion: Moved By Deputy Mayor MelocheSeconded By Councillor Bondy “That the verbal report/presentation by Councillor Bjorkman regardingattendance participation at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)2021 Conference be received; That Council recognizes the need for broadband internet to be an… Read More »The Town of Essex Council Requests that Internet be Considered an Essential Service by the Provincial Government

Closed Meetings are not open to the public but the Clerk does give an update to the public, usually at the next regular meeting following the closed meeting. “Purpose of Closed Meeting : For Council to discuss litigation or proposed litigation matters (including matters before administrative tribunals) affecting the Municipality, … Read More »Notice of Closed Council Meeting: Monday, December 20, 2021 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.