Regular Council Meeting Agenda

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Location: Essex Municipal Building, 33 Talbot Street South

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We acknowledge that this land is the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations (comprised of the Ojibway, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi Peoples), and of the Huron-Wendat Peoples. We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations and all of the Original Peoples of Turtle Island who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial.

  • Closed Council Meeting - April 7, 2026 5:00 PM
  • Legal Advisory Committee Meeting - March 27, 2026 9:30 AM
  • That the published agenda for the April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented / amended.

  • That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 16, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

  • That the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held July 21, 2025 be adopted as circulated.

  • That the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 12, 2025 be adopted as circulated.

  • That the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held November 24, 2025 be adopted as circulated.

  • That the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held February 9, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

  • That the delegation by Rick Surette on behalf of OPP Catch Crooks be received for information.

RE: Results from RFT-FS-26-001 – Construction of New Fire Station 3


Recommended Action:

  • That Fire and Rescue Services Report 2026-01 entitled Results from RFT-FS-26-001 – Construction of New Fire Station 3 prepared by Jason Pillon, Fire Chief dated April 7, 2026, be received; and

    That Council award the contract for the Request for Tender FS-26-0001 “Construction of New Fire Station 3”  to Gulf Developments in the amount of $5,034,519.01 including non-refundable HST.

RE: By-Law Update - Memorandum of Understanding with St. Clair College


Recommended Action:

  • That Fire and Rescue Services Report 2026-02 entitled By-Law Update - Memorandum of Understanding with St. Clair College prepared by Jason Pillon, Fire Chief dated April 7, 2026, be received; and

    That By-Law 2503 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Essex and St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology be read a first time, a second time and a third time and finally passed on April 7, 2026.

RE: Essex Fire and Rescue 2025 Annual Report


Recommended Action:

  • That Fire and Rescue Services Report 2026-03 entitled Essex Fire and Rescue 2025 Annual Report prepared by Jason Pillon, Fire Chief dated April 7, 2026, be received.

RE: Special Event Resource Team


Recommended Action:

  • That Community Services Report 2026-03 entitled Special Event Resources Team (SERT) Update – April 2026, prepared by Tim Stanley, Assistant Manager, Facilities and Events dated April 7, 2026, be received.

RE: Cloudpermit Planning & Building Contracts


Recommended Action:

  • That Development Services Report 2026-05 entitled Cloudpermit Planning & Building Contracts prepared by Lori Chadwick, Director, Development Services dated April 7, 2026, be received;

    That Council approve the renewal of the Building Module agreement with Cloudpermit for a five (5)-year term at an annual cost of $34,191.36 including non-refundable taxes subject to the inclusion of an exit clause;

    That Council approve the use of single source procurement for the Building Module renewal in accordance with Section 9.08 (j) of Procurement By-law 2437, as the service represents an extension of an existing and compatible system currently in use by the municipality;

    That Council approve the addition of the Planning Module to the existing Cloudpermit platform for a five (5)-year term at an annual cost of $23,933.95 including non-refundable taxes subject to the inclusion of an exit clause;

    That Council approve single source procurement for the Planning Module in accordance with Section 9.08 (d) of Procurement By-law 2437, on the basis that the module is fully compatible with the Town’s existing system and will ensure consistency and efficiency across municipal operations; and

    That Council approve the required pre-budget commitments associated with both agreements, with future costs to be incorporated into upcoming operating budgets as contractual obligations.

RE: Appointment of an Engineer under Section 78 and 76 of the Drainage Act for the Bowler/South Malden Road Drain


Recommended Action:

  • That Drainage Report 2026-07 entitled Appointment of an Engineer under Section 78 and 76 of the Drainage Act for the Bowler/South Malden Road Drain prepared by Lindsay Dean, Drainage Superintendent dated April 7, 2026, be received; and

    That Council appoint Rood Engineering Inc. under Section 78 and 76 of the Drainage Act to review the Bowler/South Malden Road Drain.

RE: Prohibition on the Use of Corporate Resources During Elections Policy


Recommended Action

  • That  Legal and Legislative Services Report 2026-12 entitled Prohibition on the Use of Corporate Resources During Elections Policy prepared by Joe Malandruccolo, Director, Legal and Legislative Services dated March 16, 2026, be received for information.

RE: Municipal Election Recount Policy


Recommended Action:

  • That  Legal and Legislative Services Report 2026-03 entitled Municipal Election Recount Policy prepared by Legal and Legislative Services/Clerk April 7, 2026, be received; and

    That Council support the Town of Essex Municipal Election Recount Policy by giving a first, second, and third reading thereto and finally pass By-Law 2525 being a By-Law to repeal the previous By-Law 2115 and adopt a Municipal Election Recount Policy in its place.

RE: Summary of Outstanding Council Reports as at February 28, 2026

  • That CAO Report 2026-03 entitled Summary of Outstanding Council Reports as at February 28, 2026 prepared by Kate Giurissevich dated April 6, 2026, be received for information.

RE: County Council Highlights for March 18, 2026

  • That the correspondence listed in Agenda Item 12.1.1 be received.

  • That all of the correspondence listed in Agenda Item 13.1 be received, and where indicated, to further share such information with the community using suitable methods of communication.

RE: Request for Provincial Legislation Amendments, Health and Safety Concerns

RE:  Funding to Support the Essex Centre Sports Fields Project

RE: Request to the Province of Ontario to Extend the Deadline for Notices of Intention to Designate Listed Heritage Properties

RE: Oil Quality for Chip-and-Tar Surface Road Treatment

RE: Province to Consider Giving Municipal Councils More Authority to Adjust Police Service Budget Proposals

RE: Potential Implications of the Province of Ontario's Proposed Conservation Authority Consolidation

  • That the Committee Meeting minutes listed in Agenda Item 14, together with any recommendations to Council noted therein, be received, approved, and adopted as circulated.

Recommendations to Council:

  • BIA26-02-010

    Moved by A. Schinkle

    Seconded by G. Laframboise

    That Kristen Tell be appointed to the Board of Directors effective immediately.

    Carried

    That the resignation of Mesba Qasim from the Essex Centre BIA, be received; and

    That Council direct Administration to write a letter of appreciation and thanks for the member's commitment to the Essex Centre BIA.

RE: Vacancy on Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd. Board Advisory Committee


Recommended Action:

  • That Council allow the Windsor Canada Utlities Ltd. Advisory Committee to proceed with four members until February 28, 2027;

    Or

  • That Council nominate the following person to sit on the Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd. Advisory Committee for a term of one year, expiring February 28, 2027 [Nominee to be named by Council].

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RE: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the March 16, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council of the Corporation of the Town of Essex

  • That By-Law 2515 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the March 16, 2026, regular Meeting of Council of the Corporation of the Town of Essex be read a third time and finally passed on April 7, 2026.

RE: Being a by-law to Establish a Subsidy Program in the Town of Essex

  • That By-Law 2523 being a by-law to establish a subsidy program in the Town of Essex be read a first time, a second time, and a third time and finally passed on April 7, 2026.

RE: Being a by-law to name Street “A” and Street “B” in Phase II of the Sunset Gardens Residential Subdivision, “Sunset Drive” and “Dubas Avenue”, respectively

  • That By-Law 2519 being a by-law to name Street “A” and Street “B” in Phase II of the Sunset Gardens Residential Subdivision, “Sunset Drive” and “Dubas Avenue”, respectively be read a first time and a second time and provisionally adopted on April 7, 2026.

RE: Being a by-law to name Street “A” in the Colchester Heights Residential Subdivision, “Ross Crescent”

  • That By-Law 2520 being a by-law to name Street “A” in the Colchester Heights Residential Subdivision, “Ross Crescent” be read a first time and a second time and provisionally adopted April 7, 2026.

RE: Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a lease agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Essex and Jet Wave Inc. for berth space at the Colchester Harbour located at 100 Jackson Street, Harrow, Ontario

  • That By-Law 2521 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a lease agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Essex and Jet Wave Inc. for berth space at the Colchester Harbour located at 100 Jackson Street, Harrow, Ontario be read a first time and a second time and provisionally adopted on April 7, 2026.

RE: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the April 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council of the Corporation of the Town of Essex

  • That By-Law 2522 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the April 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council of the Corporation of the Town of Essex be read a first time and a second time and provisionally adopted on April 7, 2026.

  • That the meeting be adjourned at [TIME].

Location: 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1A8


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Location: 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1A8


Livestream available at https://www.youtube.com/EssexOntario

Location: 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1A8


Livestream available at https://www.youtube.com/EssexOntario

Location: 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1A8


Livestream available at https://www.youtube.com/EssexOntario

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