Essex County Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Time:

6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, 2nd Floor

360 Fairview Avenue West

Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6

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Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request. Contact Clerk’s Office, [email protected], 519-776-6441 extension 1353

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1.

Closed Meeting

There is no closed meeting scheduled for June 19, 2024.

2.

Moment of Reflection

3.

Singing of ‘O Canada’

4.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

We acknowledge the land on which the County of Essex is located is the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, comprised of the Ojibway, Odawa and Potawatomie Peoples. 

We specifically recognize Caldwell First Nation and other First Nations which have provided significant historical and contemporary contributions to this region. 

We also value the contributions of all Original Peoples of Turtle Island, who have been living and working on this land from time immemorial.

5.

Recording of Attendance

6.

County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks

7.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

8.

Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the June 5, 2024 Essex County Council, Regular Meeting

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the June 5, 2024 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented.

  (Vote by show of hands)

9.

Delegations and Presentations

9.1

Windsor Essex County Health Unit

Dr. Ken Blanchette, Medical Officer of Health, Windsor Essex County Health Unit, to make a presentation to County Council regarding the status of programs at the WECHU

• Recommendation:

  That the delegation from the Windsor Essex County Health Unit be permitted to address Council and make a presentation.

  (Vote by show of hands)

9.2

Zuzek Inc.

Pete Zuzek, President, Zuzek Inc. to provide a presentation regarding the Shoreline Mapping Project. 

(To be considered with item 12.1 Finalization of the Essex Region Shoreline Natural Hazard Mapping Initiative)

• Recommendation:

  That the delegation from the Zuzek Inc. be permitted to address Council and make a presentation.

  (Vote by show of hands)

10.

Communications

10.1

Correspondence

• Recommendation:

  That the correspondence listed on the Regular Agenda for June 19, 2024, be received, and any noted action approved. 

  (Vote by show of hands)

10.1.1

Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus (WOWC)

May 2024 - Newsletter

10.1.2

Windsor Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (WERCC)

June 6, 2024 Media Release - Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Expresses Deep Concern for potential PSAC-CIU Strike

10.1.3

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

• AMO Watchfile Newsletter
• AMO Policy Updates
• AMO Calendar - Education Events 

10.1.4

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI)

2024 Visitor and Events Guides

10.2

Resolutions

There are no resolutions for June 19, 2024.

11.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That the items listed on the Consent Agenda for June 19, 2024, be received and approved.

  (Vote Electronically)

11.1

Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Update

Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Update

11.2

Summary of Outstanding Reports

Report number 2024-0619-LCS-R21-KH, Summary of Outstanding Reports, dated June 19, 2024, from Katherine Hebert, County Clerk

12.

Reports and Questions

12.1

Finalization of the Essex Region Shoreline Natural Hazard Mapping Initiative

Report number 2024-0619-IPS-R11-RB, Finalization of the Essex Region Shoreline Natural Hazard Mapping Initiative, dated June 19, 2024, from Rebecca Belanger, Manager, Planning Services

(To be considered with item 9.2 Zuzek Inc.) 

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive report number 2024-0619-IPS-R11-RB Finalization of the Essex Region Shoreline Natural Hazard Mapping Initiative as information.

  (Vote Electronically)

12.2

2023 Consolidated Financial Statements

Report number 2024-0619-FIN-MR, 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements, dated June 19, 2024, from Melissa Ryan, Director, Financial Services/Treasurer

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive the 2023 County of Essex Consolidated Financial Report;

  That Essex County Council approve the 2023 County of Essex Consolidated Financial Statements; and

  That Essex County Council approve the 2023 Sun Parlor Home Residents’ Trust Fund Statements.

  (Vote Electronically)

12.3

Traffic Control at the Intersection of County Roads 9 and 10

Report number 2024-0619-IPS-R10-AB, Traffic Control at the Intersection of County Roads 9 and 10, dated June 19, 2024 from Allan Botham, Director, Infrastructure and Planning Services

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive report 2024-0619-IPS-R10-AB, Traffic Control at the Intersection of County Roads 9 and 10, as information.

  (Vote Electronically)

12.4

Cost Sharing Agreement with Town of Tecumseh

Report number 2024-0619-IPS-R14-AB Cost Sharing Agreement with Town of Tecumseh, dated June 19, 2024 from Allan Botham, Director, Infrastructure and Planning Services

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive Report number 2024-0619-IPS-R14-AB for information and authorize the Clerk and the Warden to execute the Costs Sharing Agreement with the Town of Tecumseh, substantially in the form appended to this Report.

  (Vote Electronically)

12.5

Shared Tower Lease Agreement

Report number 2024-0619-SPH-R04-JBK Shared Tower Lease Agreement, dated June 19, 2024, from Jayne Brooks Keller, Administrator, Sun Parlor Home

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive report number 2024-0619-SPH-R04-JBK as information and authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute a Lease Agreement with Shared Tower for the lease of approximately 80 square metres of land for the installation of a cellular signal tower.

  (Vote electronically)

12.6

SPH Building Condition Assessment

Report number 2024-0619-SPH-R03-JBK, SPH Building Condition Assessment, dated June 19, 2024 from Jayne Brooks Keller, Administrator, Sun Parlor Home

• Recommendation:

  That County Council receive report – SPH Building Condition Assessment for information; and

  That County Council authorize Administration to further explore options to redevelop Sun Parlor Home by engaging a consultant.

  (Vote Electronically)

13.

Unfinished Business

14.

New Business

15.

Adoption of By-Laws

• Recommendation:

  That By-laws 2024-31 through 2024-33, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. 

  (Vote Electronically)

15.1

By-law Number 2024-31

Being a By-law to authorize a cost sharing agreement between the Corporation of the County of Essex and the Town of Tecumseh

15.2

By-law Number 2024-32

Being a by-law to authorize a lease agreement between the County of Essex and Shared Tower Inc.

15.3

By-law Number 2024-33

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex for June 19, 2024

16.

Notice of Motion

17.

Adjournment

• Recommendation:

  That the Essex County Council meeting for June 19, 2024 be adjourned at [time] PM.

  (Vote by show of hands)