Essex County Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, December 01, 2021
Time:	4:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.
Location:	https://video.isilive.ca/countyofessex/live.html

NOTE:  There will be a 30 minute recess for a dinner break at 6:00 PM.  

Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request. Contact Clerk’s Office, [email protected], 519-776-6441 extension 1335

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1.

Closed Meeting

There is no Closed meeting scheduled for December 1, 2021.

2.

Moment of Reflection

3.

Singing of ‘O Canada’

4.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

We begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, comprised of the Ojibway, Odawa and Potawatomie Peoples.

To recognize the land is an expression of gratitude to those whose territory you reside on, and a way of honouring the Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial.

We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations and all the Original Peoples of Turtle Island.

5.

Recording of Attendance

6.

County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks

7.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

8.

Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes

November 17, 2021 Essex County Council - Regular Meeting Minutes

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the November 17, 2021 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council, be adopted as presented.

9.

Delegations and Presentations

There are no delegations scheduled for the December 1, 2021 meeting.

10.

Communications

10.1

Correspondence

• Recommendation:

  That the correspondence listed on the Regular Agenda for December 1, 2021,  be received and any noted action approved. 

10.1.1

Township of Amaranth

Resolution RE Federal and Provincial Funding for Rural Infrastructure Projects.

10.1.2

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Resolution RE Development of a Federal and Provincial Homelessness Task Force

10.1.3

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Resolution RE Vaccine Passport Program

10.1.4

Town of Kingsville

Resolution - Supporting County Council correspondence to Ministry of Infrastructure seeking accelerated high speed internet program.

10.1.5

Township of Lake of Bays

Resolution RE Increased COVID-19 Funding 

10.1.6

Town of LaSalle

Resolution - COVID-19 Testing Requirement at Land Border

10.1.7

City of Windsor

Resolution - Approving Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

10.1.8

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

November 18, 2021 - AMO Watchfile Online

10.1.9

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

November 25, 2021 - AMO Watchfile Ontario

10.1.10

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

November 25, 2021 - AMO is Pleased to Support the City of Bramptons' Anti-Black Racism Conference for Municipalities:  Best Practices & Developing Partnerships 2021

10.2

Resolutions

There are no resolutions for consideration for December 1, 2021.

11.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That the recommendation in the Administrative Report listed as item 11.1, on the Consent Agenda for December 1, 2021, be approved.

11.1

Approval of Invoices – Legal/Consulting Services

Report number 2021-1201-CAO-R011-MG, Approval of Invoices - Legal/Consulting Services, dated December 1, 2021 from Mike Galloway, CAO.

12.

Reports and Questions

12.1

Chief Administrative Officer's Summary - 2022 County of Essex Budget

Mike Galloway, Chief Administrative Officer to provide remarks regarding the development and planning of the 2022 County of Essex Budget. 

12.2

County of Essex - 2022 Budget Review, Treasurer's Report

Report Number 2021-1201-FIN-R016-SZ, County of Essex - 2022 Budget Review, Treasurer's Report, dated December 1, 2021, from Sandra Zwiers, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer.

Presentation of the County of Essex 2022 Budget Overview, Treasurer's Report

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive the 2022 Budget package as information and for public deliberation.

12.3

2022 Budget - Community Services/Housing with Supports

Jeanie Diamond-Francis, Manager, Community Services, to provide a presentation of the Housing with Supports/Community Services 2022 Budget Estimates.

• Recommendation:

  That the presentation for the proposed 2022 Community Services/Housing with Supports budget be received and further that the 2022 Budget Estimates for Community Services/Housing with Supports be approved.

12.4

2022 Budget - Sun Parlor Home (SPH)

Jayne Brooks-Keller, Administrator, to provide a presentation of the Sun Parlor Home 2022 Budget Estimates.

• Recommendation:

  That the presentation for the 2022 proposed Sun Parlor Home budget be received and further that the 2022 Departmental Budget Estimates for Sun Parlor Home be approved.

12.5

2022 Budget - Emergency Services

Bruce Krauter, Chief Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services, to provide a presentation of the Emergency Services 2022 Budget.

• Recommendation:

  That the presentation for the 2022 proposed Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management Coordination budgets be received and further that the 2022 Departmental Budget Estimates for Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management Coordination be approved.

12.6

2022 Budget - Infrastructure Services

12.6.1

2022 Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program

Report number 2021-1201-ISD-R024-PB-JB, 2022 Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program, dated December 1, 2021, from Peter Bziuk, Manager, Design and Construction and Jerry Behl, Manager, Transportation Planning and Development.

12.6.2

2022 Budget - Infrastructure Services 

Mike Galloway, Chief Administrative Officer, to provide a presentation of the Infrastructure Services 2022 Budget Estimates.

• Recommendation:

  That the presentation for the 2022 proposed Infrastructure Services budget be received; and

  That the 2022 Rehabilitation Program, as presented be approved with highlighted projects as early release projects; and 

  That the Paved Shoulders Program be approved, and advanced as early release projects to coincide with the Rehabilitation Program; and

  That the 2022 Departmental Budget Estimates for Infrastructure Services be approved.

12.7

2022 Budget - Essex County Library Board

12.7.1

Essex County Library Board Minutes

Minutes of the Essex County Library Board, dated October 27, 2021, Nelson Santos, Chair. (Resolution 21/66 - Approves ECLB Proposed 2022 Budget).

• Recommendation:

  That the Essex County Library Board minutes dated October 27, 2021 be received.

12.7.2

2022 Budget - Essex County Library Board

Robin Greenall, Chief Librarian/Chief Executive Officer, to provide a presentation of the Essex County Library 2022 Budget Estimates.

• Recommendation:

  That the presentation for the 2022 proposed Essex County Library Board budget be received and further that the 2022 Budget Estimates for the Essex County Library Board be approved.

12.8

2022 Budget - General Government Services

Sandra Zwiers, Director, Financial Services/Treasurer, to provide a presentation of General Government Services 2022 Budget Estimates.

• Recommendation:

  That the presentation for the 2022 proposed General Government budget be received and further that the 2022 Departmental Budget Estimates for General Government including Council Services, Administration and Finance, Human Resources and Planning Services be approved.

12.9

2022 Budget - External Commitments

Sandra Zwiers, Director, Financial Services/Treasurer, to provide a presentation of the 2022 External Commitments Budget Estimates.

• Recommendation:

  That the presentation for the 2022 proposed External Commitments budget be received and further that the 2022 Budget Estimates for External Commitments be approved.

12.10

2022 Budget - Net Operating Requirements

Sandra Zwiers, Director, Financial Services/Treasurer, Reporting of the 2022 Net Operating Requirement for the County of Essex

• Recommendation:

  That the 2022 Net Operating requirement for the County of Essex be approved in the amount of $___________________________.

12.11

2021 Standard and Poors - Essex County Credit Rating

Report number 2021-1201-R015-FIN-SZ, 2021 Standard and Poors - Essex County Credit Rating, dated December 1, 2021, from Sandra Zwiers, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive the 2021 County of Essex Credit Rating report as information.

13.

Unfinished Business

14.

New Business

15.

Adoption of By-Laws

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2021-35, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. 

15.1

By-law Number 2021-35

Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, for the December 1, 2021 meeting. 

16.

Notice of Motion

17.

Adjournment