Essex County Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
Meeting Time: Closed Meeting 6:30 PM; Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
Location:
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
360 Fairview Avenue West
Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6
519-776-6441, ext. 1335
Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request. Contact Clerk’s Office, clerk@countyofessex.on.ca, 519-776-6441 extension 1335

  • Recommendation:

    That Council move into a closed meeting pursuant to Sections 239 (2) (c) and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the following reason(s):

    • a proposed disposition of land owned by the County of Essex
    • labour relations matter
  • Recommendation:

    That the minutes of the March 7, 2018 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented.

  • Recommendation:

    That Mr. Meloche and Mrs. Edwards be permitted to address Essex County Council.

Mr. Leo Meloche and Mrs. Kathy Edwards, on behalf of Leamington Lodge, Seniors Alternative Care and Essex Manor, seeking Council support to review the Housing with Supports daily resident per diem rate.

  • Recommendation:

    That the correspondence listed on the regular agenda for March 21, 2018 be received and any noted action approved. 

View the online version of the AMO Watch File Newsletter, dated March 8, 2018 and March 15, 2018.

9.1.2

Received e-mail, dated March 6, 2018 regarding an AMO Policy Update - Province Broadens Municipal Investment Powers.  (online version)

Received e-mail, dated March 9, 2018 regarding an AMO Policy Update - Cannabis Implementation - Municipal Funding Announcements.  (online version)

9.1.4

Received e-mail, dated March 14, 2018 regarding an AMO Policy Update - Canada-Ontario Sign Infrastructure Program Agreement - Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Phase 2.  (online version)

9.1.5

Received e-mail, dated March 14, 2018 regarding an AMO Policy Update - Canada-Ontario Sign Infrastructure Program Agreement - Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Phase 2.  (online version)

9.1.6

Received e-mail, dated March 15, 2018 regarding an AMO Policy Update - Guidance on Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statements.   (online version)

Received e-mailed copy of the GLSLCI Press Release, dated March 5, 2018 regarding Coalition of cities, states, tribes, business, industry and conservation organizations release joint prioities for the Great Lakes.  (online version)

Received e-mail, dated March 6, 2018 referring to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change News Release, dated March 5, 2018 regarding Ontario Supporting Innovative Solutions to Fight Climate Change - Province Funding New Program to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Pollution.  (online version)

Received e-mail, dated March 2, 2018 seeking support for the County of Renfrew Council's resolution regarding Proposed Amendments to the Endangered Species Act.

Received correspondence, dated March 12, 2018 from Robert Auger, Clerk, Legal and Legislative Services, seeking support for Essex Council's resolution R18-03-096 regarding User Pay Childcare Services at AMO and FCM Conference.

  • Recommendation:

    That Essex County Council support/not support/note and file the resolution from the Town of Essex regarding User Pay Childcare Services at AMO and FCM Conference.

  • Recommendation:

    That the information item listed as item 10.1 on the said Consent Agenda for March 21, 2018 be received.

Report of the ECAAC minutes, dated March 8, 2018, Mr. Gord Queen, Vice Chair.

  • Recommendation:

    That the minutes of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee for March 8, 2018 be adopted.

Essex County Library Board minutes, dated January 24, 2018, Mr. Richard Meloche, Chair.

  • Recommendation:

    That the minutes of the Essex County Library Board, dated January 24, 2018 be received.

Report Number 2018-0321-FIN-R003-SZ, dated March 21, 2018 from Sandra Zwiers, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer.

  • Recommendation:

    That Essex County Council receive the 2017 Statement of Councillors' Remuneration.

Report Number 2018-0321-IS-R009-TRB, dated March 21, 2018 from Tom Bateman, Director of Infrastructure Services/County Engineer.

  • Recommendation:

    That Project Number – 686-2018 – County Road 20 Bridge over Wigle Creek be awarded to Intrepid General Ltd. for a total tender amount of $480,473.89, plus HST.

Report Number 2018-0321-SPH-R001-LM, dated March 21, 2018 from Lynda Monik, Administrator Sun Parlor Home.

  • Recommendation:

    That Essex County Council receive Report 2018-0321-SPH-001-LM regarding the Resident Quality Inspection report for 2017.

Report Number 2018-0321-SPH-R002-LM, dated March 21, 2018 from Lynda Monik, Administrator, Sun Parlor Home.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into the Service Accountability Agreement for the Sun Parlor Home with the Erie St. Clair LHIN for the period April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019.

Report Number 2018-0321-SPH-004-LM, dated March 21, 2018 from Lynda Monik, Administrator, Sun Parlor Home.

  • Recommendation:

    That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract with Monarch Basics Inc. the preferred vendor to purchase resident room furnishings for the Sun Parlor Home.

  • Recommendation:

    That By-law(s) 17-2018 and 18-2018, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. 

A By-law to Authorize the Execution of A Service Accountability Agreement between Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network and the Corporation of the County of Essex.

A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex.   (March 21, 2018)