The LaSalle Record

Regular Council Meeting

November 8, 2022

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 (16 motions)

16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the November 8, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That the Minutes of the Closed and Regular Meeting of Council held October 11, 2022 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Deputy Mayor Meloche
Carried
at the report of the Director of Finance / Treasurer dated September 23, 2022 (FIN-2 4 -202 2 ) regarding the 202 3 Budget and Departmental Business Plan be received for information and that Council approve the 202 3 Budget and Departmental Business Plan timeline outlined within the report.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Meloche, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais Th
Carried
That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated October 25, 2022 (AD-18-2022) regarding Council Remuneration 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 be approved; That the following adjustments be implemented: For Fiscal 2021, a Council salary adjustment of 2.36% (1.18% January 1 & 1.18% July 1) – consistent with the adjustments of the Non-Union group For Fiscal 2022, a Council salary adjustment of 2.36% (1.18% January 1 & 1.18% July 1) – consistent with the adjustments of the Non-Union group For Fiscal 2023, a market adjustment to the Mayor’s rate, increasing to $49,451.50 to meet the Council adopted policy of the 75th Percentile For Fiscal 2023, no market adjustments be made to the Deputy Mayor and Councillor rates For Fiscal 2023 and 2024, a Council salary adjustment of 2.36% annually (1.18% January 1 & 1.18% July 1) – consistent with the adjustments of the Non-Union group That the per diems be adjusted as follow: Special meetings be increased to $200/day (from $150/day), Meal allowance be changed to $15 for Breakfast, $25 for Lunch, and $40 for Dinner (from $65/day) An internal/connectivity allowance be introduced at $40/month That a subsequent Council Compensation Review be scheduled for the Fall of 2024 with an implementation of changes (if any) for January 1, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Carried
That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated October 12, 2022 (PW-17-2022) regarding the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Green Stream Grant Approval, be received.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Deputy Mayor Meloche
Carried
That the report of the Director of Public Works dated October 14th, 2022 (PW-44-2022) regarding the implementation of an Adopt-a-Trail program be received.
Moved by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Meloche
Carried
That the report of the Supervisor of Revenue dated October 6, 2022 (FIN-26-2022) regarding the 3rd Quarter Property Tax Write Offs be received.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the report of the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer dated October 5, 2022 (FIN-25-2022) regarding Procurement-2022 Third Quarter report be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Carried
That correspondence received from the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism dated October 17, 2022, regarding nominations for the 2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards be received.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Carried
That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated November 8, 2022 being a Summary of Reports to Council be received.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Deputy Mayor Meloche
Carried
That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed: 8750 - A By-law to amend By-law number 7852 being a By-law to establish User Fees or Charges for Services, Activities or the Use of Property 8751 - A By-law to amend the Trinity Woods Subdivision Agreement
Moved by Councillor Akpata, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law 8752 be given a first reading.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law 8752 be given a second reading.
Moved by Councillor Akpata, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law 8752 be given a third reading and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Deputy Mayor Meloche
Carried
That the report of the Director of Finance / Treasurer dated September 23, 2022 (FIN-24-2022) regarding the 2023 Budget and Departmental Business Plan be received for information and that Council approve the 2023 Budget and Departmental Business Plan timeline outlined within the report.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Meloche, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
1. That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated October 25, 2022 (AD-18-2022) regarding Council Remuneration 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 be approved; 2. That the following adjustments be implemented: a. For Fiscal 2021, a Council salary adjustment of 2.36% (1.18% January 1 & 1.18% July 1) – consistent with the adjustments of the Non-Union group b. For Fiscal 2022, a Council salary adjustment of 2.36% (1.18% January 1 & 1.18% July 1) – consistent with the adjustments of the Non-Union group c. For Fiscal 2023, a market adjustment to the Mayor’s rate, increasing to $49,451.50 to meet the Council adopted policy of the 75th Percentile d. For Fiscal 2023, no market adjustments be made to the Deputy Mayor and Councillor rates e. For Fiscal 2023 and 2024, a Council salary adjustment of 2.36% annually (1.18% January 1 & 1.18% July 1) – consistent with the adjustments of the Non-Union group f. That the per diems be adjusted as follow: i. Special meetings be increased to $200/day (from $150/day), ii. Meal allowance be changed to $15 for Breakfast, $25 for Lunch, and $40 for Dinner (from $65/day) iii. An internal/connectivity allowance be introduced at $40/month 3. That a subsequent Council Compensation Review be scheduled for the Fall of 2024 with an implementation of changes (if any) for January 1, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Carried

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