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What was decided (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the January 9, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Councillor Burns
Carried
That the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held November 6, 2023, and the Regular and Closed Meetings of Council held December 12, 2023, be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That the report of the Director of Planning & Development (PD-44-2023) dated December 12, 2023 and corresponding Parks Plan analysis and presentation provided by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., regarding municipal parkland dedication be received; And that Council authorizes Administration to proceed with a regional public consultation session in partnership with the local area municipalities, to engage the broader development community and Local School Boards to gather feedback related to the proposed Parkland Dedication By-law being considered.
Moved by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the report of the Director of Finance dated December 14, 2023 (FIN-01-2024) regarding the Post Budget Deliberations Report be received; And that, Council adopts the 2024 Budget with a municipal tax rate increase to 5.48%, which shall include the proposed reductions as outlined in the Post Budget Deliberation Report (FIN-01-2024).
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Desjarlais
Carried
That items 1 through 4 on the Consent Agenda for January 9, 2024, be received.
Moved by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata
Carried
That the Essex County Council Highlights for December 6, 2023, be received.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Councillor Burns
Carried
That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed: 8846 – A By-law to authorize the execution of an Encroachment Agreement with Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board 8847 – 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 8848 - A By-law to authorize Civil Marriage Solemnization Services in the Town of LaSalle by the Clerk or Delegates of the Clerk 8849 – A By-law to authorize the borrowing of $32,500,000 for current expenditures under Section 407 of the Municipal Act and to authorize the temporary borrowing for works under Section 405 of the Municipal Act for the 2023 fiscal year 8850 – A By-Law to levy and collect a portion of the taxes for the year 2024 8851 – A By-law to authorize the purchase of lands municipally known as 6890 Malden Road, LaSalle
Moved by Councillor Desjarlais, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law 8852 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Renaud, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata