Regular Council Meeting Addendum

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Location: Essex Municipal Building, 33 Talbot Street South

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10.

Reports from Administration

10.11

Infrastructure Services-2026-02

RE: All Risk Municipal Grant – Investing in Municipal Risk Resilience

Recommended Action:

• That Infrastructure Services Report 2026-02 entitled All Risk Municipal Grant – Investing in Municipal Risk Resilience prepared by Kevin Girard, Director of Infrastructure and RaeAnn Schroeder, Analyst, Economic Development and Business Relations dated April 20, 2026, be received;

  That Council direct Administration to make and submit an application to the All Risk Municipal Grant – Investing in Municipal Risk Resiliency Program from the Local Authority Services (LAS) and Intact Public Entities (IPE); and

  That Council approve the post-budget capital expenditure in the amount of $25,000 for the Colchester Weather Monitoring Station Project, to be funded through $10,000 from the All Risk Municipal Grant – Investing in Municipal Risk Resiliency Program and the remaining balance of $15,000 from the Town’s Green Fund Reserve.

10.12

Office of the CAO-2026-04

RE: Ontario Bill 98 Overview and Potential Impacts

Recommended Action:

• That CAO Report 2026-04 entitled Ontario Bill 98 Overview and Potential Impacts prepared by Kate Giurissevich dated April 20, 2026 be received; and,

  That Council direct administration to forward Appendix 1 and 3, Recommendations for Commentary Submission, to the appropriate consultation intakes.

13.

Correspondence

13.2

Correspondence to be considered for receipt and support

13.2.1

Essex Fire & Rescue Services

RE: International Firefighters' Day May 4, 2026

• That the correspondence from Essex Fire & Rescue Services asking Council to consider proclaiming International Firefighters' Day in the Town of Essex be received and supported; and

  That Council proclaim May 4, 2026 as International Firefighter's Day in the Town of Essex by adopting the following resolution:

  Whereas, Firefighters dedicate their lives to the protection of life and property; and sometimes that dedication is in the form of countless hours volunteered over many years, in others it is many selfless years working in the industry; in all cases it risks the ultimate sacrifice of a firefighter's life; and

  Whereas, International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is a time where the community can recognize and honor the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible; it is also a day in which current and past firefighters can be thanked for their contributions; and

  Whereas, International Firefighters' Day is observed each year on the 4^th of May on where we remember the past firefighters who have died while serving our community or dedicated their lives to protecting the safety of us all; and show our support and appreciation to the firefighters worldwide who continue to protect us so well throughout the year; and

  Whereas, hailing from all walks of life, they are our mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, neighbors, and friends. They protect us without wanting of recognition or reward. In our time of need they are there with courage, compassion and loyalty. They are the essence of the true meaning of community.

  Therefore, I, Sherry Bondy, Mayor of the Town of Essex, on behalf of the Town Council and community at large, now call upon all citizens of the Town of Essex and upon all patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to observe the day of May 4, 2026, in recognition of the patriotic service and dedicated efforts of our fire and emergency services personnel.