Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Council move into closed session in Council Chambers at 4:35 PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations relating to a compensation policy for volunteer firefighters. 2 b. Paragraph 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, relating to IBEW collective bargaining. c. Paragraph 239(2)(c) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, regarding lands and drains in Comber. d. Paragraph 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, regarding the River Ridge subdivision agreement and lands transfers. e. Paragraph 239 (2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried
Provide relief from the Sign By-law for 197 Auburn Avenue to allow for 24 signs that must all be the same size, except on the angled side of the fence, as requested by the applicant and presented on May 2, 2023. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (1): Councillor Vogler
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston · Opposed (1): Councillor Vogler
Approve minutes of the previous meetings and receive correspondence as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. March 31, 2023 Special Council Meeting Minutes 2. April 4, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 3. Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) 2023 Draft Budget - 30 day Notice to Member Municipalities 4. Municipality of North Perth - School Bus Stop Arm Cameras 5. Municipality of Trent Lakes - Oath of Office 6. Municipality of Waterloo - Councillor J. Erb Notice of Motion 7. Township of Mulmur and County of Dufferin Resolution regarding Bill 5
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Receive the Reports for Information as listed on the agenda. 1. Quarterly Building Activity Report – 2023 Q1 2. 2022-2023 MECP Drinking Water Inspections 3. Atlas Tube Recreation Centre Concession Operations
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to prepare a Request for Proposal for concessions at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
Award the tender for the 2023 Asphalt Road Resurfacing Program to Mill- Am Corporation in the of amount of $899,965.44, including applicable HST, with the excess amount of $733.44 to be funded from the roads reserve (as per Option 1), as presented at the May 2, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Award the tender for the 2023 Sidewalk Lifecycle Replacement Program to Signature Contractors in the amount of $135,399.31 including applicable HST, as presented at the May 2, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Award the contract for the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Replacement at both the Stoney Point and John George Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to ONYX Engineering through non-competitive selection in the amount of $162,816.00, including non-recoverable HST, as presented at the May 2, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
Approve an agreement with Mr. Wayne Currie for the use of the Libro Centre multi-purpose room for a 1-year term, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional two years, at a rate of $450 plus tax per month and direct the Clerk to read By-law 41-2023 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement, as presented at the May 2, 2023, Regular Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 33-2023, Being a By-law to Authorize an Agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, during the “Consideration of By-laws”, as presented at the May 2, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 38-2023 being a By-law to Authorize a Temporary Fire Chief Shared Services Agreement with The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington during the “Consideration of the By-laws”, as presented at the May 2, 2023 Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Whereas members of the community have been complaining about the lack of privacy related to scattered or excessive lighting on properties, including residential properties; 7 And recent lighting technology improvements related to the use of L.E.D.’s have contributed to lighting being much brighter and obtrusive; And whereas security light fixtures create a condition where there is no control over when the lights are on or off; And whereas Lakeshore current by-laws do not address this problem; Now be it resolved that the issue of scattered or excessive lighting on properties be
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Vogler · Opposed (3): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Ruston
Direct Administration to prepare a report regarding options for traffic calming at East Pike Creek and Little Baseline.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
By-laws 33-2023, 38-2023, 39-2023, 40-2023, 41-2023 and 42-2023 be read and passed in open session on May 2, 2023.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
Council adjourn its meeting at 7:05 PM.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Santarossa