What’s The Rush? Why is There Not a Proper Report? On Monday’s Agenda there are two verbal reports coming to Council. Thursday at 4:04, I sent an email requesting more information: “Hi everyone, Is there more information for the verbal reports?Not sure what I am supposed to be voting on?Please and thanks” At… Read More »Council Agenda Lacks Transparency- We Deserve Better
On Deputy Mayor Bjorkman’s Facebook Page he has made the following statement shortly after the discussion at council. “ELECT! RE-ELECT!! INCUMBENT!!! ?????At Monday nights council meeting there was a discussion regarding who had the right to use the term RE-Elect on their signs and advertisements for the upcoming and future… Read More »Update: The Current Deputy Mayor’s Statement on The Use of Re-Elect in 2018 & Potentially in 2022
Tune in Monday to a Special Council Meeting on general Zoning By-law 1037, site specific zoning amendment application for the property municipally known as 6954 Concession Road 6. You can watch council live at our Essex Ontario YouTube Channel. “At this statutory Public Meeting, Council hears representations from the Public regarding the… Read More »Notice of Special Meeting: Monday, March 28, 2022 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Ward 1 Tennis Courts
Monday March 21st, 2022
During the 2021 Calendar year, Councillor Vander Doelen was docked 2 months pay and Councillor Bondy was docked 1 months pay. Both came as a result of a report by Robert Swayze the Integrity Commissioner for Essex. Total for Councillors including phones, committees, travel and County Council: Larry Snively- $62,322… Read More »Council & Board Member Paychecks for 2021
Bondy’s Failed Motion
Closed Session Called Closed door meetings are not open to the public. Usually the Town Clerk gives a public update at the next regular meeting. Council is expected to move into Closed Session to discuss technical/commercial information pursuant to the provisions of and as permitted to do so by Sections… Read More »Notice of Closed Meeting: Monday, March 21, 2022 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
In My Opinion, it is Time to Look Outside Since Larry Snively has resigned there is also a vacant seat on E.L.K Energy. This afternoon I entered a Notice of Motion: “That the vacant seat on the E.L.K Energy Board be filled by someone in the community through an application… Read More »Notice of Motion Entered- Vacant Seat on E.L.K.- Needs Outside Expertise
Council is going into a closed meeting Monday March 14th. At the next public meeting a report will be brought forward by the Clerks Office. Council is expected to move into Closed Session to discuss: A proposed acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality; litigation or potential litigation, including… Read More »Notice of Closed Meeting: Monday, March 14, 2022 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
March 2021 Seeking Reassurance from the Board on Assets
Who is Accountable for this failure? Usually in the private sector, Boards are held accountable by their shareholders. In this case the Town of Essex is the Shareholder. I have asked Mayor Meloche for his comments and hopefully council will meet to discuss this ASAP. “No evidence of assets inspected,… Read More »E.L.K Energy Fined- It is Time to Open the Books.