Essex County Council Regular Meeting Minutes

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Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
360 Fairview Avenue West
Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6
519-776-6441, ext. 1335
Council:
  • Joe Bachetti, Deputy Mayor, Town of Tecumseh
  • Tracey Bailey, Deputy Mayor, Town of Lakeshore
  • Tom Bain, Mayor, Town of Lakeshore
  • Marc Bondy, Mayor, Town of LaSalle
  • Aldo DiCarlo, Mayor, Town of Amherstburg
  • Hilda MacDonald, Mayor, Municipality of Leamington
  • Gary McNamara, Warden, Mayor, Town of Tecumseh
  • Crystal Meloche, Deputy Mayor, Town of LaSalle
  • Leo Meloche, Deputy Mayor, Town of Amherstburg
  • Richard Meloche, Deputy Mayor, Town of Essex
  • Nelson Santos, Deputy Warden, Mayor, Town of Kingsville
  • Gord Queen, Deputy Mayor, Town of Kingsville
  • Larry Snively, Mayor, Town of Essex
  • Larry Verbeke, Deputy Mayor, Municipality of Leamington
Administration:
  • Mary Birch, Director of Council & Community Services/Clerk
  • Jayne Brooks Keller, Director of Nursing, Sun Parlor Home
  • Danielle Dunlop, Administrative Assistant to the Chief of EWEMS
  • Katherine Hebert, Council & Community Services Administrative Assistant
  • Bruce Krauter, Chief, Essex Windsor EMS
  • Rob Maisonville, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Jane Mustac, Director of Infrastructure Services/County Engineer
  • Greg Schlosser, Director Human Resources
  • Sandra Zwiers, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer

1.
Closed Meeting
 

There was no Closed Meeting scheduled for April 17, 2019.

2.
Moment of Reflection
 

3.
Singing of ‘O Canada’
 

4.
Recording of Attendance
 

All members of Essex County Council were in attendance.

 

5.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
 

There were no conflicts of pecuniary interest declared.

6.
Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.County Council Meeting Minutes for April 3, 2019.pdf

County Council Minutes for April 3, 2019

  • 64-2019
    Moved ByJoe Bachetti
    Seconded ByGord Queen

    That the minutes of the April 3, 2019 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented.

    Carried

7.
County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks
 

Warden McNamara welcomed members of Council, Administration as well as members of the public. 

The Warden shared that the County had received notification from AMO during the week of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s (MOHLTC) intent to move Ontario’s 52 ambulance services to 10 through restructuring. He advised that the information was preliminarily shared via the budget document which stated the government’s plans to “integrate emergency health services into Ontario’s health care system.  Warden McNamara stated that currently the County does not have any further information about the Ministry’s decision, its approach to this change and what the next steps would be and that he hoped to have more information in the coming weeks and would be consulting with the Provincial Government in regards to this announcement via our many channels.  He reassured the residents of Essex County and Windsor that despite the announcement, there was no immediate change in the service delivery of Essex-Windsor EMS. He expressed that Essex-Windsor EMS staff, as always, would continue to provide compassionate, quality pre-hospital emergency care.

8.
Delegations and Presentations
 

There were no delegations for the April 17, 2019 meeting.

9.
Communications
 

9.1
Correspondence
 

  • 65-2019
    Moved ByMarc Bondy
    Seconded ByTracey Bailey

    That the correspondence listed on the regular agenda for April 17, 2019, be received and any noted action approved. 

    Carried

9.1.1
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
 

9.1.2
AMO
 

Received e-mail, dated April 9, 2019 regarding a Policy Update referring to Municipal budgets may be affected by animal cruelty enforcement changes.

9.1.3
AMO
 

Received e-mail, dated April 11, 2019 regarding the 2019 Ontario Budget Highlights.

9.1.4
Enbridge Gas Inc.
This item has attachments. 

1.20180404 Enbridge Gas Inc. Notice.pdf
2.20190404_Enbridge_Supplementary Notice of Hearing - French.pdf

Received e-mailed copy, dated April 5, 2019 of Notice of Hearing - Open Bill Access Application.

9.1.5
Ministry of Infrastructure
This item has attachments. 

1.2019-03-27 Letter from Minister of Infrastructure RE Gas Tax Funds.pdf

Received correspondence, dated March 27, 2019 from Minister Champagne regarding Gas Tax Funds.

9.1.6
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI)
 

9.1.7
The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
This item has attachments. 

1.Brockton Resolution 19-08-05 - Bi-Lateral Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.pdf
2.Saugeen Shores Council Rpt.pdf

Received e-mail, dated April 10, 2019 referring to their Council's resolution requesting the Canadian Government and Province of Ontario to open the application process for Bi-Lateral "Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program" and a copy of the background Council Report from Saugeen Shores.

9.1.8
Peterborough County
This item has attachments. 

1.Peterborough County resolution.pdf

Item from AMO Watchfile, dated April 11, 2019 - Resolution from Peterborough County regarding - Ongoing Opioid Crisis in Peterborough.

9.1.9
Municipal Finance Officers' Association of Ontario (MFOA)
 

Received e-mail, dated April 11, 2019 regarding the MFOA's Summary of the 2019 Provincial Budget.

9.2
Resolutions
 

There were no resolutions for consideration of County Council for the April 17, 2019 meeting.

10.
Consent Agenda
 

There were no items for the Consent Agenda for April 17, 2019.

11.
Reports and Questions
 

11.1
EMS Lease - LaSalle Station
This item has attachments. 

1.EMS Lease - LaSalle Base.pdf
2.The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and EMS Lease Agreement.pdf

Report Number 2019-0417-FIN-R008-SZ, dated April 17, 2019 from Sandra Zwiers, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer.

Ms. Zwiers provided some background information regarding the properties utilized by Essex-Windsor EMS around the County. She noted that the property in LaSalle being considered within the report had been subject to informal rental terms in the past and that it was the intention, moving forward, that a formalized rental/lease agreement be in place for this property. She noted that the agreement would ensure consistency with the other EWEMS leased properties in Kingsville and in Essex and provide terms and conditions that are transparent and in the best interest of the County of Essex.

  • 66-2019
    Moved ByMarc Bondy
    Seconded ByTom Bain

    That County Council authorize the Warden and the Clerk to execute an Emergency Medical Services Station Lease with the Town of LaSalle for the period from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023.

    Carried

11.2
Tender Summary - Culvert on County Road 27 - Billings Drain C-27-137
This item has attachments. 

1.Tender Summary-Culvert on CR 27 Billings Drain.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Report Location Map.pdf

Report Number 2019-0417-IS-R010-JM, dated April 11, 2019 from Jane Mustac, Director of Infrastructure Services/County Engineer.

Ms. Mustac provided information and recommendations pertaining to tender results for a culvert rehabilitation project to be undertaken as part of the 2019 Rehabilitation Program. She noted specifically the timeline for road closures and the bid process which produced a lower than estimated quote for the rehabilitation. She further noted the recommendation for Council to consider.

  • 67-2019
    Moved ByLarry Snively
    Seconded ByCrystal Meloche

    That the tender for Project Number 740-2019-County Road 27 culvert over Billings Drain be awarded to Southshore Contracting Inc. for a total tender amount of $358,996.00, plus H.S.T.

    Carried

11.3
Road Rationalization Status Report
This item has attachments. 

1.Road Rationalization Upate - 2019-0417-IS-R011-JM .pdf
2.Road Rationalization Next Steps_2019-03-25.pdf

Report Number 2019-0417-IS-R011-JM, dated April 17, 2019 from Jane Mustac, Director of Infrastructure Services/County Engineer.

Ms. Mustac provided a summary of the Road Rationalization study, project phases and current status. She noted that there have been some added work that had not been included in the initial contract and discussed the recommendation for Council to consider.

Discussion took place with regard to the project technical team and the project phases and timeline as they both have evolved over the course of discussions and review.

Mr. Maisonville noted that due to the nature of the project and the implications that the results may have on municipal budget planning, it would be necessary to commit the time to assessing the condition of the roads and the financial implications for the municipalities as these assets change hands. He noted that the financial component of the project is the complicated piece that will need to be completed before any transfer can take place.

  • 68-2019
    Moved ByMarc Bondy
    Seconded ByAldo DiCarlo

    That County Council support the continued process and additional costs associated with the Road Rationalization Study.

    Carried

12.
Unfinished Business
 

13.
New Business
 

13.1
Tracey Ramsey, MP Essex
 

Leo Meloche noted that he had attended an event where Essex MP Tracey Ramsey,  had raised awareness about a Private Member's Bill in Parliament. Bill C439 - an Act respecting the development of a national strategy in relation to fresh water, was introduced on April 9, 2019. He noted that the Bill takes into account the need for a conscious effort to conserve and protect the great lakes and all fresh water sources.

  • 69-2019
    Moved ByLeo Meloche
    Seconded ByMarc Bondy

    That the County of Essex forward a letter of support for the proposed Bill C439 to Ms. Ramsey and that a copy be forwarded to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative for their review and consideration.

    Carried

13.2
Fire on Fighting Island
 

Mr. Bondy expressed gratitude to the neighbouring fire services who assisted in controlling and extinguishing the blaze that occurred on Fighting Island in LaSalle.

14.
Adoption of By-Laws
 

  • 70-2019
    Moved ByRichard Meloche
    Seconded ByCrystal Meloche

    That By-law(s) 17-2019 through 18-2019, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. 

     

     

    Carried

14.1
By-law Number 17-2019
This item has attachments. 

1.17-2019 Lease Agree LaSalle.pdf

A By-law Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle and The Corporation of the County of Essex.

(a portion of the LaSalle fire station for use as an emergency medical services station)

14.2
By-law Number 18-2019
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law 18-2019.pdf

A By-law to Repeal By-law Number 15-2019 and to authorize the purchase of lands legally described as part of Lot 156, Concession 1, Tecumseh designated as Parts 5 to 10, Parts 19 to 24 and Part 38 on Reference Plan 12R-10051, subject to R1118693, R1104676 and SE30572 from 1583912 Ontario Ltd.

14.3
By-law Number 19-2019
This item has attachments. 

1.19-2019 Confirmatory By-law April 17, 2019.pdf

A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex.  (April 17, 2019)

  • 71-2019
    Moved ByLarry Verbeke
    Seconded ByNelson Santos

    That By-law 19-2019, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. 

    Carried

15.
Notice of Motion
 

16.
Adjournment
 

  • 72-2019
    Moved ByJoe Bachetti
    Seconded ByGord Queen

    That the Essex County Council meeting for April 17, 2019 be adjourned at 7:29 PM.

    Carried
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