Regular Council Meeting

Direct Administration to notify the County of Essex that the Municipality of Lakeshore supports the draft plan approval for the Tracey Estates Subdivision Phase 2 as described in the report “Public Meeting for Tracey Estates Subdivision Phase 2, Comber” from the Interim Manager of Planning presented at the May 25, 2021 Council meeting; and, Direct Administration to forward any comments from the public meeting to the County of Essex.

Direct Administration to bring a report in closed session regarding appeal options relating to the Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line. In Favour (7): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Janisse, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (1): Councillor Wilder

Whereas the Federal government has passed a motion to adopt 988, a National three-digit suicide and crisis hotline; And whereas the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for suicide prevention services by 200 percent; And whereas existing suicide prevention hotlines require the user to remember a ten-digit number and go through directories or be placed on hold; And whereas in 2022 the United States will have in place a national 988 crisis hotline; And whereas the Municipality of Lakeshore recognizes that it is a significant and important initiative to ensure critical barriers are removed to those in a crisis and seeking help; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Lakeshore endorses this 988 crisis line initiative; and Direct Administration to send a letter indicating such support to the local MP, MPP, Federal Minister of Health, the CRTC and local area municipalities to indicate support.

Direct Administration to solicit nominations for the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility - Senior of the Year Award in February of each year.

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

Receive the Reports for Information listed as items 10.1 and 10.3 on the agenda.

Receive the Report for Information listed as item 10.2 on the agenda. 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 creation of two police services boards for the Essex OPP Detachment with 1 board comprised of the Town of Tecumseh and Municipality of Lakeshore and a 2nd board comprised of the Town of Kingsville, Municipality of Leamington and the Township of Pelee Island; Support the inclusion of the Town of Essex in the Board of its choice; and, Direct the Clerk to send this resolution to the Clerk of the Town of Tecumseh to include in its submission to the Solicitor General on behalf of all of the local municipalities, all of which is further described in the Council report at the May 25, 2021 Council meeting.

Approve the application for exemption for Part Lot Control for Blocks 5, 6, 7 and 8, on Registered Plan 12M-659 in the Municipality of Lakeshore, as described in the May 25, 2021 Council report; and, Direct the Clerk to read By-law 44-2021 during the “Consideration of By- laws” portion of the agenda.

Defer consideration of the Amended Report - Municipal Accommodations Tax pending receipt of a report relating to the short-term rental accommodations public consultation. In Favour (7): Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Janisse, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (1): Mayor Bain

Award the tender for the 2021 Surface Treatment Program to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. in the amount of $812,929.25 plus applicable HST to be funded in part from the 2021 approved capital budget up to a maximum of $470,000 and, in part and up to a maximum of $469,100 from the roads reserve in 2021, as described in the May 25, 2021 Council report. In Favour (7): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Janisse, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (1): Councillor Kerr

Award the tender for the Bridge Rehabilitation Program to South Shore Contracting of Essex County Inc. in the amount of $1,095,865 plus applicable HST for maintenance repairs of identified bridges, as described in the May 25, 2021 Council Report; and Approve an over-expenditure not to exceed $385,690.97 to be funded from the Public Works, Bridges and Culverts Reserve.

Receive the Drainage Board Minutes dated May 3, 2021 attached for information; and, Direct Administration to tender the work associated with the Moison Creek Drain, Wall Improvements and further approve $10,000 for Lakeshore’s assessment for this work to be funded from the Roads Reserve, as reported in the May 25, 2021 Council Report.

Approve the amended 2021 final tax rates as described in the report at the Supervisor of Revenue at the May 25, 2021 Council meeting; and, Direct the Clerk to read By-law 45-2021 during the “Consideration of the By-laws”. In Favour (6): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (2): Councillor Wilder, and Councillor Janisse

Defer the 2021 Lakeshore Community Benefit Grant program to August 2021 or when recreation programming is permitted to resume.

Direct Administration to bring a report regarding safety measures for Girard Park, particularly in relation to soccer and baseballs going into adjacent yards.

Waive the 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 installation of waste disposal signs in municipal parks. In Favour (5): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (3): Councillor Wilder, Councillor Janisse, and Councillor Kerr

Direct Administration to bring a report regarding the cost and installation of signs in municipal parks relating to disposal of waste.

By-laws 32-2021, 44-2021 and 47-2021 be read and passed in open session on May 25, 2021.

By-law 45-2021 be read and passed in open session on May 25, 2021. In Favour (6): Mayor Bain, Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (2): Councillor Wilder, and Councillor Janisse

Amend resolution #181-05-2021 regarding the Tender Award - Surface Treatment Program 2021 to reflect that the cost to be funded from the Gravel Roads Conversion reserve fund. In Favour (6): Deputy Mayor Bailey, Councillor Wilder, Councillor Janisse, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Walstedt, and Councillor McKinlay Opposed (2): Mayor Bain, and Councillor Kerr

Council adjourn its meeting at 9:06 PM.