The LaSalle Record

Regular Meeting of Council

March 24, 2026

Who was there

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

Absent (1): Mike Seguin

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor Carrickon this item and left the meeting at 7:21 pm 61/2026 Moved by: Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Akpata Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo may move or cause to have moved: Whereas Council recognizes that youth in the Town of LaSalle and throughout Windsor-Essex County are experiencing serious mental health difficulties; And whereas, Council also recognizes that it is important for these youth to have access to mental health treatments and assistance; And Whereas Maryvale provides therapy and assistance to youth who experience a range of mental health issues; Be it resolved that, Council provide a Silver Sponsorship for the Maryvale Night Run in the amount of $1,500.00, which funds shall be drawn from the Mayor and Council Program Services and Grant Fund
Deputy Mayor Akpataon Item I-8 as he is bound by the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 through his employment

What was decided (14 motions)

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

That the March 24, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council Agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 10, 2026, be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That the presentation be received; And that, a letter be sent to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit requesting that the Town be provided with a copy of any response provided to Mr. Salonen in response to his inquiry about fluoridation in water and that a copy of Mr. Salonen's presentation be included with the letter.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata
Carried
​ ​ That the report of the Director of Council Services/Clerk dated February 25, 2026 (CS-2026-03) regarding the Integrity Commissioner MCIA Investigation be received; ​ And that, Council receives the Integrity Commissioner‘ s Report on an alleged Municipal Conflict of Interest Act violation by a member of Council, dated February 25, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Burns
Carried
That the report of the Manager of Roads and Parks dated March 3, 2026 (PW-2026-10) regarding parking at the LaSalle Boat Ramp Parking Lot be received; And that, the current parking system remain in place.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the report of the Paralegal dated March 5, 2026 (AD-2026-02) regarding the update to the Administrative Penalty System By-law be received; And that, the amendments to the Administrative Penalty System By-law, as outlined in the report, be adopted at the by-law stage of the agenda.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That the report of the Chief Building Official and Director of Finance dated March 3, 2026 (PD-2026-08) regarding the 2025 Building Division Activity be received.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Carried
That the report of the Supervisor of By-law Enforcement dated January 16, 2026 (PD2026-02) regarding 2025 By-law Enforcement Activity Update be received.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata
Carried
That item 8 on the Consent Agenda for March 24, 2026, be received.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That items 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 on the Consent Agenda for March 24, 2026, be received.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That the County Council Highlights dated March 4, 2026, be received.
Moved by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, seconded by Councillor Burns
Carried
Riccio-Spagnuolo may move or cause to have moved: Whereas Council recognizes that youth in the Town of LaSalle and throughout Windsor-Essex County are experiencing serious mental health difficulties; And whereas, Council also recognizes that it is important for these youth to have access to mental health treatments and assistance; And Whereas Maryvale provides therapy and assistance to youth who experience a range of mental health issues; Be it resolved that, Council provide a Silver Sponsorship for the Maryvale Night Run in the amount of $1,500.00, which funds shall be drawn from the Mayor and Council Program Services and Grant Fund.
Moved by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata Councillor
Carried
That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed: 2026-017, Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 3 to the Town of LaSalle Official Plan 2026-018, Being a By-law to amend By-law 2025-055, being a By-law to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in the Town of LaSalle 2026-019, Being a By-law to authorize the sale of land to Suburban Construction & Management Ltd. 2026-020, Being a By-law to amend By-law 8600, the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law, as amended
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law 2026-021 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata
Carried

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