The LaSalle Record

Regular Council Meeting

October 24, 2017

Who was there

Present (5): Michael Akpata, Terry Burns, Sue Desjarlais, Crystal Meloche, Jeff Renaud

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 (23 motions)

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

That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held October 10, 2017 BE ADOPTED as presented.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That the Accounts Payable report dated October 24, 2017 BE APPROVED for payment.
Moved by Councillor Meloche, seconded by Councillor Burns
Carried
That the presentation of M. Zajac regarding bike path/walkway on Bouffard Road (between Disputed and Malden) BE RECEIVED; and that the matter BE
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Referred
That the report of the Supervisor of Planning and Development Services dated October 18, 2017 (DS-62-17) regarding the request of Randy Saccucci & Pietro Laporta (applicant and owner) for a Holding Zone Symbol Removal on approximately 1900 square meters of land located on the south east corner of Pope Avenue and Wales Street currently zoned Residential One Holding R1 "(h)" to permit the construction of two Single Detached Dewellings BE APPPROVED upon the execution of the corresponding development agreement and that a portion of the alley be closed and purchased to be incorporated into the proposed building lots.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That the report of the Supervisor of Planning Services dated October 5, 2017 (DS-57-2017) regarding the request of Leptis Magna Development Inc. (Applicant) and Dillon Consulting Limited, Karl Tanner (Agent) to rezone approximately 2.5 hectares of land located along the north side of Judy Recker Drive, south of Laurier Parkway (Bouffard Planning District) to an Institutional Zone category BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Meloche
Carried
That the report of the Supervisor of Planning & Development Services dated October 18, 2017 (DS-63-17) regarding the request of Colliers International / ADA Inc. Architects (Applicant/Agent) and 9310924 Canada Inc. (Registered Owner) for an Amended Site Plan Control Approval on the Town Center Plaza located at 5810 & 5844 Malden Road BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPAL to allow for the construction of a new 2,900 square foot Harvey's/Swiss Chalet restaurant at the Town Centre Plaza subject to execution of an amending site plan control agreement.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Meloche
Carried
That the report of the Supervisor of Revenue dated October 18, 2017 (FIN-31- 2017) regarding support for the elimination of the Vacant Unit Property Tax Rebate Program in Essex County commencing for the 2018 taxation year BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bondy
Carried
That the report of the Chief Building Inspector dated October 17, 2017 (DS-61- 2017) recommending that Mr. Andrew Colucci be appointed as a building inspector/plans examiner BE APPROVED and that the corresponding bylaw BE ADOPTED during the bylaw stage of the agenda.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Meloche
Carried
That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated October 17, 2017 (CAO-20-17) regarding the Second Satellite Fire Station Location Options and Radio Communications Needs BE RECEIVED and that a qualified consultant BE RETAINED to complete a new Fire Master Plan to include a review of all department operations, exploration of service delivery models and to provide a recommended site for the construction of a satellite substation. Motion is Put and is
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Meloche
Lost
That administration BE DIRECTED to develop the scope and terms of reference for a Request for Proposals for future radio communication needs for Fire and Police Services and the Public Works Department.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a report for the 2018 budget deliberations outlining the cost models to implement the current Fire Master Plan together with cost implications of acquiring land for a satellite station.
Moved by Councillor Akpata, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bondy
Carried
That the report of the Director of Finance & Treasurer dated October 24, 2017 (FIN-32-2017) recommending the Ontario Municipal GHG (Green House Gas) Challenge Fund Application BE SUPPORTED and that the Town of Tecumseh be the lead applicant in the Municipal GHG Challenge Fund with Essex Power Corporation and the municipalities of LaSalle, Amherstburg and Leamington, and further that up to $15,000 be allocated in the 2018 budget to support the partnership and application.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bondy
Carried
That the report of the Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer and the Supervisor of Accounting dated October 13, 2017 (FIN-29-17) detailing the financial position of the municipality as of the 3rd quarter BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated October 24, 2017 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That correspondence received from the Government Finance Officers Association dated August 11, 2017 awarding the Town of LaSalle with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award BE RECEIVED and congratulations to the Finance Department.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bondy
Carried
That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated October 17, 2017 (C&R 14-17) regarding the Dog Park open house BE RECEIVED; and that Administration BE DIRECTED to include costing for a Dog Park in the 2018 budget deliberations for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Carried
That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated October 18, 2017 (PW-35- 17) regarding the status update on the Municipal Drainage Projects of the municipality BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Meloche
Carried
That the following By-laws BE GIVEN first reading: 8070- A By-law to amend the Zoning by-law No. 50850, the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law, as amended. 8071- A By-law to authorize the execution of a Developer's Site Plan Agreement with Westview Park Luxury Gardens (2006) Inc. 8072- A By-law to authorize the execution of a Developer's Subdivision Agreement with Seven Lakes Home Ltd. 8073- A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 5050, the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law, as amended. 8074- A By-law to deem a portion of Registered Plans 827 and 1007 not to be lands on a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of Section 50 (3) of the Planning Act. 8075- A By-law to stop up, close and sell part of a lane and part of Normandy Street, Registered Plan 830. 8076- A By-law to deem a portion of Registered Plan 830 not to be lands on a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of Section 50 (3) of the Planning Act. 8077- A By-law to appoint Building Inspectors. 8078- A By-law authorizing the execution of an Encroachment Agreement with Plains Midstream Canada ULC.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Akpata
Carried
That by-law numbers 8070 to 8078 BE GIVEN second reading.
Moved by Councillor Meloche, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That by-law numbers 8070 to 8078 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Burns
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law 8079 number BE GIVEN first reading.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bondy
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law number 8079 BE GIVEN second reading.
Moved by Councillor Meloche, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law number 8079 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Akpata, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried

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