The LaSalle Record

Regular Council Meeting

March 23, 2021

Who was there

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

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 (25 motions)

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

That the report of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer dated February 26, 2021 (PW-05-2021) regarding the Serenity Circle community mailbox location petition be received; and that Administration be requested to prepare a report which outlines the cost of installing a lay-by on the bus route located near this mailbox; and that once a report is prepared, a copy be sent to Canada Post so they may understand resident concerns; and that Administration further be requested to prepare a report which outlines area's in the Town which have a mailbox location near bus routes; and if improvements are made in these locations; can the cost of these improvements be charged back to residents. Motion is Put and is
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Lost
That the report of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer dated February 26, 2021 (PW-05-2021) regarding the Serenity Circle community mailbox location petition be received and that Council concur with the current permanently installed mailbox location as installed by Canada Post.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Meloche, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held March 9, 2021 be adopted as amended.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) 2021 Draft Budget presentation be received.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Carried
That the report of the Supervisor of Planning and Development dated March 3, 2021 (DS-04-2021) regarding a request that has been submitted by Essex Golf & Country Club, for approximately 7.5 hectares of land located on the east side of Matchette Road, north of Golfview Drive, be received; and that Council grant approval in principle to the applicant’s rezoning application which rezones this site from an “A” zone to a “RE-3” zone, and to the applicant’s proposed site plan.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Meloche, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That the report of the Deputy CAO dated March 10, 2021 (PW-06-2021) regarding the Specialty/Non-Traditional Crosswalk Policy Revisions be received and that the enclosed revised policy be approved.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the report of Legal Counsel dated March 3, 2021 (AD-01-2021) regarding the revised Closing and Sale of Alleys Policy be received; and that the revised Closing and Sale of Alleys Policy be
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Referred
That the report of the Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives dated March 12, 2021 (DS-06-2021) regarding Cannabis Retail Stores be received, and that the Corporation of the Town of LaSalle opt-in to hosting retail cannabis stores, and that the Clerk be authorized to send correspondence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario advising that the Council of the Town of LaSalle passed a resolution on March 23, 2021 to opt-in to being a host for retail cannabis stores.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Deputy Mayor Meloche
Carried
That the report of the Manager of Engineering and Manager of Water/Wastewater dated March 12, 2021 (PW-08-2021) regarding the agreement between the Town and Mr. Dave Cowlin for the financial terms and repair of the storm outlet pipe adjacent to his property be received and that Council give Administration approval to form a legal agreement and a subsequent By-Law be passed at a future Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Carried
That the report of the Fire Chief dated March 2, 2021 (FIRE 21-04) regarding the Council appointment of a Fire Chief, and Deputy Fire Chief be approved, and further that the accompanying By-laws confirming the appointments also be approved.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That the report of the Fire Chief dated March 2, 2021 (FIRE 21-05) regarding the appointment of a Provincial Offences Officer be approved.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That the report of the Fire Chief dated March 11,2021 (FIRE 21-06) regarding the Facility Use Agreement with St. Clair College be approved, and that Council authorize renewal of the Facility Use Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated March 1, 2021 (CL-03-2021) regarding the new Council agenda process 2021 be received; and that the new process be approved for the Regular meeting of Council on April 27th and the Committees of Council for June; and that a By-law be adopted at the By-law stage of the agenda.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Meloche, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 12, 2021 (PW-09-2021) regarding the purchase of a replacement snow plow for the Roads department within Public Works be received; and that the purchase of the replacement Snow Plow for a cost of $255,412 (plus tax) from International Trucks be approved.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Carried
That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 12, 2021 (PW-11-2021) regarding the Purchase of a replacement of a Water Service Van be received; and the purchase of the vehicle for the total cost of $42,632.00 (plus applicable taxes) from Reaume Chevrolet be approved.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Carried
That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 12, 2021 (PW-10-2021) regarding the Replacement of a Roads Department Medium Duty Dump Truck be received; and that the purchase of the vehicle from Victory Ford Lincoln Sales LTD. for a price of $128,748 (plus taxes) be approved; and that the purchase of the quoted 14’ Steel Deck and separate 14’ Bin for the cost of $18,306 (plus taxes) be approved.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That the letter received by the House of Commons to bring a National Three-digit Suicide Prevention Hotline line to Canada be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That the resolution received by the Corporation of the Township of South Glengerry regarding the Provincial Vaccine Rollout be received.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Carried
That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated March 23, 2021 being a Summary of Reports to Council be received.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the following By-laws be given first reading: 8536 A By-law to Appoint a Fire Chief for The Town of LaSalle 8537 A By-law to Appoint a Deputy Fire Chief for The Town of LaSalle 8538 A By-law to amend By-law Number 6500 respecting the Appointment of Provincial Offences Officers 8539 A By-law to amend By-law 6647 Procedural By-law, to govern proceedings of Council, the conduct of its members, and the calling of its meetings 8540 A By-law to authorize the sale of Part of an Alley, closed by CE861212, Registered Plan 777 to Christopher Templeman and Laura Templeman 8541 A By-law to authorize the executive of a Developer’s Subdivision Agreement with Lankor Horizons Development Inc. 8542 A By-law to confirm the donation of Part Lot 37, Concession 1, Sandwich West as in R1194997, from 971174 Ontario Limited 8543 A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Reaume Chevrolet and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the purchase of Water Service Van 8544 A By-law to authorize a Mutual Access Agreement with TELUS Communications Inc. 8545 A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Victory Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd. and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the purchase of a Duty Dump Truck 8546 A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between International Trucks and The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle for the purchase of Snow Plow 8547 A By-law to Appoint a Building Inspector
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That By-law numbers 8536 to 8547 be given second reading.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That By-law numbers 8536 to 8547 be given third reading and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law 8548 be given first reading.
Moved by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law 8548 be given second reading.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law 8548 be given third reading and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Deputy Mayor Meloche
Carried

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