Regular Council Meeting

Authorize the reduction of taxes under section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001 totalling $21,634.14 for adjustments affecting the 2018, 2019 and 2020 taxation year, as outlined in the report from the Supervisor of Revenue presented at the March 23, 2021 Council meeting.

Approve the recommendations arising from the Organizational Review in principle; and Direct Administration to develop an implementation plan for the recommendations, as described in the report presented at the March 23, 2021 Council meeting. In Favour (6): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (2): Councillor Wilder, and Councillor Janisse

Support the resolution of the Town of The Blue Mountains regarding COVID-19 Recovery Funding.

Support the resolution of the City of Sarnia regarding Colour Coded Capacity Limits.

Approve minutes of the previous meeting and receive correspondence as listed on the Consent Agenda.

Remove item 9-2019 (resolution 133-03-2019) from the Council Assignment Monthly Tracking Report. In Favour (6): Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Janisse, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (2): Mayor Bain, and Councillor Wilder

Receive the Reports for Information as listed on the agenda.

Award the tender for the purchase of one 2021 4x2 tandem axle cab & chassis with one-way plow and wing to Team Truck Centres in the amount of $313,216.50 (plus HST); and, Approve the disposal of the Public Works Service Truck (Unit #317) in accordance with the Sale of Corporate Vehicles Policy AD-209, as described in the report presented at the March 23, 2021 Council meeting.

Defer consideration of the Amendments to the Yard Maintenance By-law pending additional information relating to hard-sided garbage receptacles.

Defer consideration of the Municipal Accommodations Tax Report until after public consultation for Short Term Rentals has occurred. In Favour (6): Mayor Bain, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Janisse, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (2): Deputy Mayor Bailey, and Councillor Santarossa

Waive notice required of Section 9.8(a) of the Procedural By-law, which requires a notice of a motion to be in writing and delivered to the Clerk prior to noon of the Wednesday preceding the date of the Regular Council meeting at which the matter is to be considered, to consider a motion regarding the Manning Road Speed Limit petition.

Support the petition regarding Manning Road Speed Limit and forward the petition to the County of Essex for consideration.

Waive notice required of Section 9.8(a) of the Procedural By-law, which requires a notice of a motion to be in writing and delivered to the Clerk prior to noon of the Wednesday preceding the date of the Regular Council meeting at which the matter is to be considered, to consider waiving the interest charge for property tax payment for 328 Marie Street.

Direct Administration to waive the interest charge for property tax payment for 328 Marie Street. In Favour (5): Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (3): Mayor Bain, Councillor Wilder, and Councillor Janisse

By-laws 23-2021, 30-2021 and 31-2021 be read and passed in open session on March 23, 2021.

Council move into closed session in Council Chambers at 9:10 PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(d), (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the purpose of discussing labour relations or employee negotiations, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and positions and plans to be applied to negotiations to be

Council adjourn its meeting at 9:26 PM.