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 (18 motions)
16 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the May 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, seconded by Councillor Burns
Carried
That the Minutes of the Public Planning Meeting and the Regular Meeting of Council held May 13, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That the report of the Director of the Strategy and Engagement Department dated May 9, 2025 (SE-03-2025) regarding the Strategic Plan 2025 Update and Approval be received; And that, the Strategic Plan 2050 update be approved.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated April 29, 2025 (CR-2025-11) regarding the declaration of an Event of Municipal Significance be received; And that, the Noble Champions Group presents Live Pro Wrestling event scheduled for August 16, 2025 be declared an Event of Municipal Significance for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Carried
That the report of the Director of Planning & Development, dated May 1, 2025 (PD-24-2505), regarding the Development of a Short-Term Rental Program be received; And that, Council authorizes Administration to engage WSP Canada Inc. to develop a Short-Term Rental Accommodation Program and Associated Regulations Framework, in accordance with the proposal submitted.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata
Carried
That the provisions of the Procedure By-law be waived to allow Mr. Coulthard the opportunity to address Council.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That the report of the Director of Planning & Development dated May 1, 2025 (PD-23-2025) regarding the County of Essex Modifications to Council Adopted Official Plan Amendment (OPA 2), Howard Bouffard Secondary Plan, be received; And that Council supports the County Modifications to OPA 2.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Carried
That the Clerk be directed to commence preparations for a By-election. Motion is Put and is
Moved by Deputy Mayor Akpata, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Lost
That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated, May 1, 2025, (CS-04-2025) regarding options to fill a council seat vacancy be received; And that, the vacancy in the Office of Councillor be filled by Appointment via a call for applications. Motion is Put and is
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Lost
That Council reconsider the motion to hold a by-election. Councillor Burns requested recorded vote.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata
Carried
That Council direct the Clerk to conduct a by-election. Councillor Burns requested recorded vote.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata
Carried
That the correspondence received from Essex Power Corporation dated May 14, 2025, regarding the appointment of proxy holders to cast the municipality’s vote at Essex Power Corporation 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting be received; And that, Mayor Meloche be appointed proxy holder for the Town of LaSalle to cast its shareholder vote at Essex Power Corporation 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting scheduled for June 19, 2025; And that, John Wladarski be appointed as an alternate proxy holder in Mayor Meloche’s absence; And that, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary paperwork to give effect to the appointment of the proxy.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That items 1 through 4 on the Consent Agenda for May 27, 2025, be received.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Burns
Carried
That the County Council Highlights for May 7, 2025, be received.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Carried
That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed: 2025-043, A By-law to amend Zoning By-law 8600, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended. 2025-052, A By-law to amend Zoning By-law 8600, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Burns
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law 2025-053 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That Council reconsider the motion to hold a by-election. Councillor Burns requested recorded vote. For (4): Mayor Meloche, Deputy Mayor Akpata, Councillor Carrick, and Councillor Renaud Against (2): Councillor Burns, and Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata
Carried
In favour (4): Mayor Meloche, Deputy Mayor Akpata, Councillor Carrick, Councillor Renaud · Opposed (2): Councillor Burns, Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
That Council direct the Clerk to conduct a by-election. Councillor Burns requested recorded vote. For (4): Mayor Meloche, Deputy Mayor Akpata, Councillor Carrick, and Councillor Renaud Against (2): Councillor Burns, and Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata
Carried
In favour (4): Mayor Meloche, Deputy Mayor Akpata, Councillor Carrick, Councillor Renaud · Opposed (2): Councillor Burns, Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo