The Regular Council meeting agenda is only 213 pages but it is packed full of issues! Method of October’s Municipal Election to be determined, light abatement bylaw, Kingsville High School- or lack of, donation to CTMHV, Vaccination Policy suspended, Demolition of the Harrow Antique Store and much more. Tune in tomorrow to our Special Council meeting Notice of Special Council Meeting: Resumption of recessed March 7, 2022 Special Council Meeting: Rezoning to Permit Short Term Rentals, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Public Presentations
Ronald Fobe -Statement regarding the December 7, 2020 Regular Council
Meeting
That the delegation by Ronald Fobe regarding the December 7, 2022 Regular Council Meeting be received.
Sebastian Schmoranz–Notice of Intention to Demolish the building known as the Harrow
Antique Store located at 15 King Street
That the delegation by Sebastien Schmoranz regarding the Notice of Intention to demolish the building known as the Harrow Antique Store located at 15 King Street be received;
That the Notice of Intention to Demolish submitted for the listed property at 15 King Street be (received OR received and supported); and if so supported
That reference to the property at 15 King Street be removed from the
Town of Essex Heritage Register following the 60 day notice period; and
That the March 10, 2022 minutes of the Essex Municipal Heritage
Committee including any recommendations to Council noted therein be
received , approved and adopted as circulated.
Minutes of the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee- March 10, 2022
Recommendation to Council:
Moved by: Vice Chair Paniccia
Seconded by Member Basden
That the Committee supports the heritage application to demolish listed property 15-17 King Street (Harrow Antique Shop) in Harrow.
Carried
2022 Municipal Election Voting Method
• Appendix A to Legal and Legislative Services-2022-09 dated
March 21, 2022
That Legal and Legislative Services-2022-09 Report entitled 2022
Municipal Election Voting Method together with Appendix A to said
Report dated March 21, 2022 all as prepared by Robert W. Auger Town
Solicitor/Clerk dated March 21, 2022 be received;
That the method of voting for the 2022 Municipal Election be the
following ________________________________________ ; and
That Council direct Administration to return to the April 4, 2022 Regular
Council Meeting with an authorizing by-law pursuant to the Municipal
Elections Act to confirm the method of voting (including the use of
alternative voting methods if applicable) and establish advance voting
for the 2022 Municipal Election.
Appendix A 43
Reports from Administration
Office of the CAO
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village (CTMHV)
Light Pole Donation
Recommended Action:
That Office of the CAO-2022-03 Report entitled Canadian
Transportation Museum and Heritage Village (CTMHV) Light Pole
Donation Request dated March 21, 2022 be received;
That Council declare the old Harrow Light Poles as surplus in
accordance with Section 35 of the Town’s Procurement By-Law 2129;
and
That the old Harrow Light Poles be donated to the Canadian
Transportation Museum and Heritage Village (CTMHV).
Human Resources
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Review
Recommended Action:
That Human Resources-2022-05 Report entitled COVD-19 Vaccination
Policy Review prepared by Brandi Sieben, Manager, Human
Resources dated March 21, 2022, be received; and
That Council suspend the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for the Town of
Essex effective March 22, 2022.
Planning
County Road 50 West CWATS Paved Shoulders – Finance Model
and Federal Active Transportation Funding Application
Recommended Action:
That Planning-2022-03 Report entitled County Road 50 West County-Wide Active Transportation System (“CWATS”) Paved Shoulders –
Finance Model and Federal Active Transportation Funding Application
prepared by Corinne Chiasson, Assistant Planner dated March 21, 2022 be received;
That Council pre-approve the multi-year Capital Project for the
completion of County Road 50 West Paved Shoulders with a total cost
of $2,268,444, in partnership with the County of Essex, to be funded
from 2023 through to 2026 by a total operating contribution of
$375,000 and a total grant funding allocation of $1,893,444; and
That Council support administration applying and partnering with the
County of Essex for the Federal Active Transportation Fund, through
Infrastructure Canada, for the construction of paved shoulders along
County Road 50 West between County Road 41 and Dahinda Drive.
Economic Development
Building Report and Development Overview February 2022
Recommended Action:
That Economic Development-2022-04 Report entitled Building Report
and Development Overview February 2022 prepared by Nelson
Silveira, Economic Development Officer dated March 21, 2022, be
received for information.
Capital Works and Asset Management-2022-01 77
3rd Concession Paved Shoulder Overage
Recommended Action:
That Capital Works and Asset Management-2022-01 Report entitled
3rd Concession Paved Shoulder Overage prepared by Kevin Girard,
Director, Infrastructure Services dated March 21, 2022 be received;
and
That Council approve the additional expenditure in the amount of
$31,751.42 (including applicable taxes) for PW-21-0042: 3rd
Concession Paved Shoulder to be funded from the unallocated Ontario
Community Infrastructure Funds (OCIF).
Parks and Facilities
Colchester Harbour Maintenance Dredging Update
Recommended Action:
That Parks and Facilities-2022-05 Report entitled Colchester Harbour
Maintenance Dredging Update prepared by Rodney Klie, Acting
Assistant Manager, Parks and Facilities dated March 21, 2022 be
received for council and public information.
Finance and Business Services-2022-03 85
2021 Operating Transfers
Recommended Action:
That Finance and Business Services-2022-03 Report entitled 2021
Operating Transfers prepared by Kate Giurissevich, CPA, CA, Director,
Corporate Services dated March 21, 2022 be received; and
That the unused budget amounts for the items identified in Schedule A
to this report be transferred to reserves for the use(s) designated in
Schedule A.
Legal and Legislative Services-2022-10 90
Light Abatement By-Law Update
Recommended Action:
That Legal and Legislative Services-2022-10 Report entitled Update re:
Light Abatement By-Law prepared by Robert Auger, Town
Solicitor/Clerk and Matthew Ducharme, Legislative Intern, dated March
21, 2022, be received for Information; and
That Council direct Administration to prepare and return with a by-law
to regulate public nuisances related to interior greenhouse light
emissions in the Town of Essex, following the best practice
recommendations that are expected to be received in 2022 from the
greenhouse industry.
Reports from Youth Members
County Council Update
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Minutes – February 16, 2022 100
That the minutes of the Regular County Council Meeting held February
16, 2022 be received.
Correspondence
Correspondence to be received
That all of the correspondence listed in Agenda Item 13.1 be received
and, where indicated, to further share such information with the
community using suitable methods of communication.
Windsor-Essex Community Housing Corporation
Canada Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB)
Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) 118
AMO Policy Update – Consolidated Homelessness
Prevention Program, New PTSD Rehabilitation Centre for First
Responders, Getting Ontario Connected Act, 2022, AMO Statement on Ukraine
Ministry of Infrastructure, Broadband Strategy Division
Getting Ontario Connected Act, 2022
Town of Mono 122
Greater Material Support to Ukraine in their fight against Russia
The Township of Woolwich 124
RE: Mental Health Supports
Correspondence to be considered for receipt and support.
Brain Tumour Foundation
Brain Tumour Awareness Month – May 2022
That the Proclamation request to declare May 2022 as Brain
Tumour Awareness Month in the Town of Essex be received
and supported and that Council hereby adopts the following
proclamation as published:
WHEREAS, the causes of and cure for brain tumours are
unknown and early detection and treatment is vital to
prolonged and improved survival; and
WHEREAS brain tumours strike people of all ages from
newborns to seniors, crossing all economic, social and ethnic
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, brain tumours are the most common cause of
solid cancer death in children and young adults; and
WHEREAS, the Brain Tumour Registry of Canada is needed to
know the number of Canadian children and
adults diagnosed every day; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada
is to reach every Canadian affected by a brain tumour through
support, education, information and research;
NOW THEREFORE I Mayor Meloche hereby proclaim the
month of May 2022 as Brain Tumour Awareness Month in the
Town of Essex.
Autism Ontario
World Autism Day – April 2, 2022
That the Proclamation request to declare April 2, 2022 as
World Autism Day in the Town of Essex be received and
supported and that Council hereby adopts the following
proclamation as published:
WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more
than 135,000 Ontarians. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a
neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 1 in every 66 Canadian
children, as well as their friends, family, and community; and
approximately 1 – 2% of the Canadian population is on the
autism spectrum.
WHEREAS, ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means it not
only manifests itself differently in every individual in whom it
appears, but its characteristics will change over the life of each
person as well. A child on the autism spectrum will become an
adult on the autism spectrum; and
WHEREAS, Autism Ontario is the leading source of
information and referral on autism and one of the largest
collective voices representing the autism community. Since
1973, Autism Ontario has been providing support, information,
and opportunities for thousands of families and individuals
across the province.
WHEREAS, Autism Ontario is dedicated to increasing public
awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by
individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals
with whom they interact. The association and its Regions share
common goals of providing information and education,
supporting research, and advocating for programs and
services for the autism community; and
NOW THEREFORE I Mayor Meloche, do hereby declare April
2 as World Autism Day in the Town of Essex.
Committee Meeting Minutes
That the Committee Meeting minutes listed in Agenda Item 14, together with any
recommendations to Council noted therein, be received, approved and adopted
as circulated.
14.1. Committee of Adjustment – December 21, 2021 130
14.2. Arts, Culture, and Tourism Committee – January 5, 2022 141
14.3. Police Service Board – January 6, 2022 144
14.4. Essex Business Improvement Area Board – January 11, 2022 148
14.5. Police Service Board – February 3, 2022 155
14.6. Essex Business Improvement Area Board – February 8, 2022 159
14.7. Arts, Culture and Tourism Meeting – February 9, 2022 168
14.8. Committee of Adjustment – February 15, 2022 171
14.9. Essex Municipal Heritage Committee – February 17, 2022 183
Financial
Section 284 – Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Paid 2021
That the Section 284 – Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Paid
2021 be received for public information.
New Business
Notices of Motion
The following Notice of Motion was presented at the March 7, 2022
Regular Council Meeting and is being brought forward this evening for
Council’s consideration:
Councillor Bondy
Moved by Councillor Bondy
Seconded by ____
That Council have a discussion regarding the lack of progress
on a new High School being built in the Kingsville area for high
school students of the Harrow/Colchester area.
The following Notices of Motion is being presented this evening and
will be brought forward for Council’s consideration at the April 4, 2022
Regular Council Meeting:
Councillor Bondy
Moved by Councillor Bondy
Seconded by ____
That the vacant seat on the E.L.K Energy Board be filled by
someone in the community through an application process
based on qualifications and not another member of Essex
Council.
Councillor Bondy
Moved by Councillor Bondy
Seconded by ____
That as part of our policies and and procedures governing our election sign by-law that “Re-Elect” only be permissible when a Candidate is duly elected to an office directly by the citizens during a general election or by-election, not by appointment of Council colleagues.
