Regular Council Meeting

That the minutes of the closed and regular meetings of Council held March 13, 2018 BE ADOPTED as presented.

That the Essex Region Conservation Authority Annual Report and 2018 Budget document as presented by Richard Wyma, General Manager and Secretary- Treasurer of the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Rick Fryer, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Essex Region Conservation Authority BE RECEIVED.

That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated March 20, 2018 (R & C 2018 - 10) and Active Living Strategy developed by Douglas Marketing Group BE APPROVED.

That the report of the Supervisor of Planning & Development Services dated March 21, 2018 (DS-18-2018) regarding the application of Z. Xu and H. Chien (registered owners) for a holding zone symbol removal on 557 square metres of land located along the north side of Maple Street between Tacoma and Selkirk, municipally know as 1470 Maple Street to allow for the construction of one (1) new single detached dwelling BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE and that a draft bylaw to remove the holding zone symbol and a development agreement BE PREPARED and brought back for adoption once the necessary agreement has been executed.

That the full width of the closed alley adjacent to 1470 Laurier Drive BE CONVEYED to the owners of 1470 Laurier Drive to regularize existing encroachments subject to adherence to the Street and Alley Closing Policy.

That the report of the Supervisor of Planning and Development Services dated March 21, 2018 (DS-17-2018) regarding the application of A/S Pinkerton (registered owners) to remove the holding zone symbol on approximately 4000 square metres of land located along the south side of Reaume Road between Tuscany and Malden Road, municipally knows as 1540 Reaume Road to allow for the demolition and the construction of one (1) single detached dwelling BE APPROVED and that a lot grading and servicing plan BE SUBMITTED to the Town Engineer.

That the report of the Supervisor of Planning & Development Services dated March 15, 2018 (DS-16-18) regarding the request from Amico Properties Inc. for an extension of Draft Plan Approval for the Draft Plan of the Subdivision owned by Forest Trail Estates (LaSalle) Inc. County of Essex file #37-T02007 BE RECEIVED and that the Draft Plan Approval for the Subdivision owned by Forest Trail Estates, County of Essex file #37-T02007 BE EXTENDED to April 22, 2019 and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Manager of Planning Services for the Corporation of the County of Essex.

That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated March 23, 2018 (CAO-08-18) regarding Ontario's Rural Economic Development (RED) program BE RECEIVED and that the Economic Development Plan Request for Proposal contract BE AWARDED to Mellor Murray Consulting for the creation of an Economic Development Plan at a cost of $57,466.00.

That the report of the Director of Council Services & Clerk dated March 22, 2018 (CL-10-18) recommending Council Policy Resolution PR-3863/99 respecting the release of employee sick leave buyout funds deposited with the municipality be rescinded as no further funds are being held by the Town BE APPROVED.

That the report of the Director of Public Works and Manager of Facilities dated March 22, 2018 (PW-15-18) regarding the Vollmer Ice Plant Cooling Tower pre- purchase BE RECEIVED and that Evapco BE ISSUED pre-purchase direction at an approximate cost of $138,000 USD which has been accounted for in the overall project budget.

That the report of the Manager of Engineering dated March 20, 2018 (PW-14-18) regarding the execution of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) Transfer of Review agreement BE APPROVED, that the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign the agreement and that the corresponding bylaw BE ADOPTED during the Bylaw stage of the agenda.

That the report of the Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer dated March 20, 2018 (FIN-15-2018) regarding the 2017 year end reports including the Capital Fund Analysis, Reserves, Reserve Fund,

That the report of the Director of Finance & Treasurer dated March 20, 2018 (FIN-13-2018) regarding the 2017 Schedule of Council Remuneration for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 BE APPROVED and that continuation of the one third tax free allowance for elected officials BE REAFFIRMED.

That the report of the Director of Culture & Recreation dated March 20, 2018 (R & C 2018-08) regarding 2018 March Break Day Camp BE RECEIVED.

That the report of the Director of Culture & Recreation dated March 20, 2018 (R & C 2018-09) regarding the Vollmer 10 year Anniversary Membership Sale BE RECEIVED.

That the month end financial statement, capital fund analysis and reserves and reserve fund schedule dated January 31, 2018 and February 28, 2018 BE RECEIVED.

That the report of the Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer and Supervisor of Accounting dated March 20, 2018 (FIN-12-18) detailing the financial position of the municipality as of the 4th quarter BE RECEIVED.

That the report of the Director of Finance & Treasurer and the Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives regarding 2017 Building Division Activity BE RECEIVED.

That the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated March 27, 2018 being a summary of reports to Council BE RECEIVED.

That the following By-laws BE GIVEN first reading: 8127 - A Bylaw to temporarily close certain roads in the Town of LaSalle to accommodate the Turtle Club Parade 8128 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 7681, authorizing the execution of a Security Services Agreement with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires Clerks Note: This amendment was originally approved by Council at its meeting held January 23, 2018 through resolution 26/18. 8129 - A Bylaw to assume part of Block "BG" Registered Plan 1030 as a part of North Woodmont Crescent 8130 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 7762 being a Bylaw to Delegate to Administration the authority to process, make decisions on and to execute agreements for certain matters Clerks Note: Delegation of Authority was granted on March 24, 2015 through resolution 109/15. This Bylaw has been prepared for housekeeping purposes to allow the CAO to approve Turtle Club Parade Road Closures. 8131 - A Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 5050, the Town's Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw, as amended (Concession 1, part of lot 35) 8132 - A Bylaw to authorize the execution of an agreement for the Rural Economic Development Program 8133 - A Bylaw to authorize the execution of an agreement to participate in Ontario's Main Streets Revitalization Initiative 8134 - a Bylaw to authorize execution of an agreement with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change regarding the Transfer Review Program

That by-law numbers 8127 to 8134 BE GIVEN second reading.

That by-law numbers 8127 to 8134 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.

That Confirmatory By-laws #8135 BE GIVEN first reading.

That Confirmatory Bylaw #8135 BE GIVEN second reading.

That Confirmatory Bylaw #8135 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed.