Essex County Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.
Location:	https://video.isilive.ca/countyofessex/live.html

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

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1.

Closed Meeting

There is no Closed Meeting scheduled for April 21, 2021.

2.

Moment of Reflection 

3.

Singing of ‘O Canada’

4.

Recording of Attendance

5.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

• Recommendation:

6.

Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes

April 7, 2021 Essex County Council - Regular Meeting Minutes

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the April 7th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented.

7.

County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks

8.

Delegations and Presentations

There are no delegations for April 21, 2021.

9.

Communications

9.1

Correspondence

• Recommendation:

  That the correspondence listed on the Regular Agenda for April 21, 2021, be received and any noted action approved. 

9.1.1

Inclusive Community Grants Program

April 7, 2021 - Notification of unsuccessful application for Inclusive Community Grants Program.

9.1.2

Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)

Read the MPAC 2020 Annual Report Online

9.1.3

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

April 8, 2021 Letter to Warden McNamara regarding the future of gas generation in Ontario.

9.1.4

Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)

April 9, 2021 - Connecting Links Funding Announced

9.1.5

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)

April 15, 2021 - Information Bulletin: Reforms to support Ontario liquor manufacturers and delivery services

9.1.6

Pathway to Potential

April 2021 - Information Sharing Newsletter

9.1.7

Township of Essa

Resolution RE Support for Town of Orangeville's resolution in opposition of Schedule 3 within Bill 257, Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, 2021 

9.1.8

Township of Zorra

Resolution RE Support for Advocacy for Reform of Joint and Several Liability

9.1.9

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville

Resolution RE Cannabis (Marijuana) Production Facilities

9.1.10

Township of Hudson

Resolution RE Support for Fire Departments

9.1.11

Town of Amherstburg

Resolution RE National Three Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline

9.1.12

Town of Amherstburg

Resolution RE Support for Universal Paid Sick Days in Ontario 

9.1.13

Town of Amherstburg

Resolution RE Amendments to the Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act

9.1.14

Town of Tecumseh

Resolution RE Three Digit Dialing - Mental Health Suicide Prevention Hotline

9.1.15

Town of Tecumseh

Notice of Public Information Centre No. 2 - Shoreline Management Plan (Coastal Flood Risk Assessment) 

9.1.16

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

April 7, 2021 - AMO Policy Update – Province Declares a Third State of Emergency and Issues a Province-Wide Stay-at-Home Order

9.1.17

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

April 8, 2021 - AMO Watchfile Online

9.1.18

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

April 10, 2021 - AMO 2021 Conference: Program Update

9.1.19

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

April 12, 2021 - AMO Policy Update – Back to Remote Learning, Connecting Links Funding, and Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act Regulation Changes

9.1.20

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

April 13, 2021 - City of Brantford Work-from-Home Workplace Model In Discussion

9.1.21

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

April 14, 2021 - AMO and the Loomex Group Leading Through Crisis: Strengthening Personal Resilience

9.1.22

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

April 14, 2021 - AMO Policy Update – Municipal Code of Conduct Consultation Launched 

9.1.23

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

April 15, 2021 - AMO Watchfile Online

9.2

Resolutions

9.2.1

Town of Essex

Resolution RE COVID-19 Shutdown and impact on small businesses

• Recommendation:

  That the correspondence from the Town of Essex regarding their resolution seeking an end to the devastating impact of COVID-19 related restrictions on small businesses be received; and  further that Essex County Council [Support or File as Information or Other Action] their Resolution R21-04-117.

10.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That the recommendation in the Administrative Report listed as item 10.1, on the Consent Agenda for April 21, 2021, be approved.

10.1

Approval of Invoices, Legal and Consulting Services

Report number 2021-0421-ADM-R002-MG Approval of Invoices, Legal and Consulting Services, dated April 21, 2021 from Mike Galloway, Chief Administrative Officer

11.

Reports and Questions

11.1

Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee

February 11, 2021 -  Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, Gord Queen, Vice Chair

• Recommendation:

  That the February 11, 2021 minutes of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved.

11.2

Regional Insurance Study

Report number 2021-0421-FIN-R06-SZ, Regional Insurance Study, dated April 21, 2021 from Sandra Zwiers, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council approve the transfer of funds from the Rate Stabilization Reserve to cover the cost of a regional insurance review/study.

11.3

Tender Summary - Culvert on County Road 27 – Centre Branch No. 47 Drain, C-27-219

Report number 2021-0421-ISD-R013-JM, Tender Summary - Culvert on County Road 27 – Centre Branch No. 47 Drain, C-27-219, dated April 21, 2021 from Jane Mustac, Director of Infrastructure Services Department/County Engineer

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council award the tender for Project Number 118-2021 County Road 27 Culvert over Centre Branch No. 47 Drain to D’Amore Construction (2000) Ltd. for a total tender amount of $439,330.00 plus H.S.T.

11.4

Tender Summary – Culvert on County Road 42 – 4th Concession Drain, C-42-113

Report number 2021-0421-ISD-R015-JM, Tender Summary – Culvert on County Road 42 – 4th Concession Drain, C-42-113, dated April 21, 2021 from Jane Mustac, Director of Infrastructure Services Department/County Engineer

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council award the tender for Project Number 119-2021 County Road 42 Culvert over 4^th Concession Drain to Matassa Incorporated for a total tender amount of $591,775.02 plus H.S.T.

12.

Unfinished Business

13.

New Business

13.1

Thames-Sydenham and Region Drinking Water Source Protection Committee

Received e-mailed correspondence April 8, 2021 from Jenna Allain, Source Protection Coordinator, Thames-Sydenham and Region Drinking Water Source Protection Committee advising that a representative for the joint seat representing Elgin, Essex and Chatham-Kent requires a nominee to be put forward, either jointly for separately by each municipality. The incumbent, Brent Clutterbuck from the Township of Southwold is interested in serving another term.  Mr. Clutterbuck as served as the representative since the inception of the Committee in 2007.

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council nominate Mr. Brent Clutterbuck from the Township of Southwold to the Thames-Sydenham & Region Source Protection Committee as the representative from Elgin, Essex and Chatham-Kent. 

14.

Adoption of By-Laws

• Recommendation:

  That By-laws 2021-16 and 2021-17, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. 

14.1

By-Law Number 2021-16

Being a By-law to Authorize the Purchase Lands for the Construction of an EMS Facility in the Town of Kingsville.

14.2

By-law Number 2021-17

Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex for April 21, 2021

15.

Notice of Motion

16.

Adjournment