The LaSalle Record

Regular Council Meeting

March 14, 2023

Who was there

Present (6): Terry Burns, Mark Carrick, Sue Desjarlais, Crystal Meloche, Jeff Renaud, Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo

Absent (1): Michael Akpata

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (12 motions)

10 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the March 14, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held February 28, 2023, be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the rental fees for the use of Riverdance by the LaSalle Horticultural Society be waived. Motion is Put and is
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Lost
That Administration prepare a Meeting Room Rental Policy; And that, the rental fees be suspended for the Horticultural Society until such time as the Policy is brought forward to Council for consideration. Motion is Put and is
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Lost
That Administration perform a review of the Town's community meeting space, with a view to exploring the possibility of establishing a space for non-profit community groups to utilize for meetings, and that the rental fees for the LaSalle Horticultural Society's use of Riverdance be suspended until such time as the review is completed and a policy brought forward to Council for consideration.
Moved by Mayor Meloche, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That the report of the Supervisor of Planning and Development dated February 24 , 20 23 PD - 04 -20 23 ) regarding a request to e xempt LaSalle Horizons Inc. from the D raft Plan of Condominium process be supported, and that a copy of Council’s resolution of support for the D raft Plan of Condominium Exemption be forwarded to Rebecca Belanger, Manager of Planning Services for the Corporation of the County of Essex .
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Carried
That Administration prepare a report for Council's consideration regarding a pilot project to offer a reduced rate for schools renting soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and ice pad facilities; And that, the pilot project, once implemented, continue for the duration of the school year.
Moved by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That information items 2 and 3, as included under Section I of the Agenda, be received.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That the following By-law be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed: 8775 - A By-law to repeal By-law 8758 with Max Canadian Healthy Vending and authorize the execution of an Agreement between Keith Rajsigl and the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the supply of a vending machine at the Vollmer Recreation Complex
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Burns
Carried
Burns may move, or cause to have moved, Whereas Cyber security is a matter for all employees of the Town of LaSalle; And Whereas identifying risks to the cyber profile of the municipality is designed to protect the information of the employees, residents and those that visit our community; And Whereas Mona Fortier the President of the Treasury board has indicated that the Chief Information Officer of Canada has determined that TikTok “presented an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security…On a mobile device, TikTok’s data collection methods provide considerable access to the contents of the phone”; And Whereas the Government of Canada, the European Union, and US Government have blocked TikTok on their owned and issued devices; Be it resolved that the Town of LaSalle prohibits the installation of TikTok on any corporately owned devices and issued devices. Be it further resolved that should TikTok be installed on any corporately owned or issued devices that the holder of said devices shall delete the application immediately. Be it further resolved that the Town of LaSalle prohibits the installation or use of TikTok on any municipal website, webpage, or device whether stand alone or connected to the internet. Be it further resolved that any staff member who is uncertain as how to proceed that they contact the division of IT for assistance.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais Councillor
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law 8776 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
Councillor Burns may move, or cause to have moved, Whereas Cyber security is a matter for all employees of the Town of LaSalle; And Whereas identifying risks to the cyber profile of the municipality is designed to protect the information of the employees, residents and those that visit our community; And Whereas Mona Fortier the President of the Treasury board has indicated that the Chief Information Officer of Canada has determined that TikTok “presented an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security…On a mobile device, TikTok’s data collection methods provide considerable access to the contents of the phone”. And Whereas the Government of Canada, the European Union, and US Government have blocked TikTok on their owned and issued devices; Be it resolved that the Town of LaSalle prohibits the installation of TikTok on any corporately owned devices and issued devices. Be it further resolved that should TikTok be installed on any corporately owned or issued devices that the holder of said devices shall delete the application immediately. Be it further resolved that the Town of LaSalle prohibits the installation or use of TikTok on any municipal website, webpage, or device whether stand alone or connected to the internet. Be it further resolved that any staff member who is uncertain as how to proceed that they contact the division of IT for assistance.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried

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