The Corporation of the Town of Essex

Regular Council Meeting Minutes

This meeting was held electronically during a time of Declared Emergency pursuant to Town of Essex By-Law 1902

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Location: https://www.youtube.com/user/EssexOntario
Present:
  • Mayor Larry Snively
  • Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche
  • Ward 1 Councillor Joe Garon
  • Ward 1 Councillor Morley Bowman
  • Ward 2 Councillor Kim Verbeek
  • Ward 3 Councillor Steve Bjorkman
  • Ward 3 Councillor Chris Vander Doelen
  • Ward 4 Councillor Sherry Bondy
Also Present:
  • Doug Sweet, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Lori Chadwick, Director, Development Services
  • Kevin Girard, Director, Infrastructure Services
  • Robert Auger, Town Solicitor, Legal and Legislative Services/Clerk
  • Shelley Brown, Deputy Clerk, Legal and Legislative Services
  • Jake Morassut, Manager, Parks and Facilities

This meeting was hosted and chaired from the Town of Essex Municipal Building. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this meeting was not currently open to the public for in person attendance. This meeting can be viewed by the public electronically via livestream and post-meeting on YouTube at www.youtube.com/EssexOntario

1.
Call to Order
 

Mayor Snively called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 PM.

2.
Land Acknowledgement
 

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.

3.
National Anthem
 

4.
Closed Meeting Report
 

Robert Auger, Town Clerk/Solicitor, Legal and Legislative Services provided a verbal report on the Closed meeting held on December 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM. He reported that Council met electronically in Closed Session on December 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM as permitted to do so by section 239 (2) (c) and 239 (2) (i) of the Municipal Act.

At the Closed Session Council provided direction and discussed a proposed acquisition of land. Council also received, discussed and provided direction in regards to technical, commercial, and/or financial information that was supplied in confidence to the municipality relating to land owned by the Town of Essex.

5.
Declarations of Conflict of Interest
 

There were no conflicts of interest noted at this time.

6.
Adoption of Published Agenda
 

6.1
Regular Council Meeting Agenda for December 20, 2021
 

  • R21-12-490
    Moved ByCouncillor Bowman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bjorkman

    That the published agenda for the December 20, 2021 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

    Carried

7.
Adoption of Minutes
 

7.1
Regular Council Meeting Minutes for December 6, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Regular Council Meeting_Dec06_2021 - English.pdf
  • R21-12-491
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded ByCouncillor Vander Doelen

    That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held December 6, 2021 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

7.2
Regular Council Meeting Minutes for July 5, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Amended Post-Meeting Minutes - Regular Council Meeting_Jul05_2021 - English.pdf
  • R21-12-492
    Moved ByCouncillor Bondy
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bjorkman

    That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 5, 2021 be  amended in Item 17.1.3 to denote that there was a requested recorded vote and the results of that recorded vote all as reflected in the amended Minutes.

    Carried

7.3
Special Council Meeting Minutes for September 7, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Special Council Meeting_Sep07_2021 - English.pdf
  • R21-12-493
    Moved ByCouncillor Verbeek
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bowman

    That the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held September 7, 2021 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

8.
Public Presentations
 

9.
Unfinished Business
 

10.
Reports from Administration
 

10.1
 Environmental Services-2021-03
This item has attachments. 

1.2022 Water and Wastewater Rates - Environmental Services-2021-03.pdf
2.New Rates.pdf
3.By-Law No. 2107 - To Amend 1992 re To Establish Water and Sanitary Sewer Rates and Charges(1).pdf
4.By-Law No. 1992 Schedule A B effective Jan. 1 2022.pdf

RE: 2022 Water and Wastewater Rates for the Town of Essex

  • R21-12-494
    Moved ByCouncillor Bowman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bjorkman

    That Environmental Services-2021-03 report entitled, 2022 Water and Wastewater Rates prepared by Kevin Girard, Director, Infrastructure Services dated December 20, 2021 be received; and

    That By-Law Number 2107 being a by-law to amend By-Law 1992 Being a By-Law to Establish Water and Sanitary Sewer Rates and Charges be read a first, a second time, and a third time and finally passed on December 20, 2021.

    Carried

10.2
Parks and Facilities-2021-21
This item has attachments. 

1.Updated Fee Schedule for Harbour in 2022 - Parks and Facilities-2021-21.pdf

RE: Updated Fee Schedule for Colchester Harbour in 2022

  • R21-12-495
    Moved ByCouncillor Bjorkman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Verbeek

    That Parks and Facilities-2021-21 report entitled Updated Fee Schedule for Colchester Harbour in 2022 prepared by Jake Morassut, Manager, Parks and Facilities dated December 20, 2021 be received, and

    That the proposed rates indicated on page 2 of Parks and Faciliites-2021-21 report be approved with the following amendments:

    • Addition of a Commercial Operations Unrelated to Direct Harbour Use rate
    • Increase of the minimum footage on ‘B’ Dock from 15 feet to 20 feet.
    Carried

10.3
Planning-2021-31
This item has attachments. 

1.PLANNING 2021-31 - Site Specific Zoning Amendments - 27 Maple Avenue and 2151 Roseborough.pdf
2.ZBA Public Meeting - December 6-21 FINAL.pdf
3.By-Law No. 2105 - 27 Maple Ave.pdf
4.By-law No. 2106 - 2151 Roseborough Rd.pdf

RE: Site Specific Zoning Amendments – 27 Maple and 2151 Roseborough

  • R21-12-496
    Moved ByCouncillor Vander Doelen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bowman

    That Planning-2021-31 report entitled Site Specific Zoning Amendment, 27 Maple Avenue (ZBA-09-21) and 2151 Roseborough (ZBA-10-21) prepared by Corinne Chiasson, Assistant Planner, dated December 20, 2021 be received;

    That By-Law 2105, being a by-law to amend By-law Number 1037 for the property at 27 Maple Avenue to permit a semi-detached dwelling be read a first, a second and a third time and finally passed on December 20, 2021; and   

    That By-Law 2106, being a by-law to amend By-law Number 1037 for the property at 2151 Roseborough to permit a sit-down restaurant be read a first, a second and a third time and finally passed on December 20, 2021.   

    Carried

10.4
Economic Development-2021-16
This item has attachments. 

1.Building Report and Development Overview November 2021 - Economic Development-2021-16.pdf
2.Building 2021-11.pdf
3.Development Overview - November 2021.pdf

RE: Building Report and Development Overview November 2021

Lori Chadwick, Director, Developmental Services highlighted the addition of a Secondary Dwelling Unit to the Report and provided Council with an update on applications received and forecasted since approved in November 2021.

  • R21-12-497
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded ByCouncillor Verbeek

    That Economic Development-2021-16 report entitled Building Report and Development Overview November 2021 prepared by Nelson Silveira, Economic Development Officer dated December 20, 2021, be received for information.

    Carried

11.
Reports from Youth Members
 

12.
County Council Update
 

12.1
Essex County Council Regular Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Essex County Council November, 17, 2021 Minutes.pdf
  • R21-12-498
    Moved ByCouncillor Bjorkman
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Meloche

    That the minutes of the Regular County Council Meeting held November 17, 2021 be received.

    Carried

13.
Correspondence
 

13.1
Correspondence to be received
 

  • R21-12-499
    Moved ByCouncillor Bowman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bjorkman

    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.

    Carried

13.2
Correspondence to be considered for receipt and support
 

14.
Committee Meeting Minutes
 

  • R21-12-500
    Moved ByCouncillor Garon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bjorkman

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

    Carried

15.
Financial
 

16.
New Business
 

17.
Notices of Motion
 

17.1
The following Notice of Motion was presented at the December 6, 2021 Regular Council Meeting and is being brought forward for Council's consideration:
 

17.1.1
Councillor Bondy
 

Doug Sweet, Chief Administrative Officer, advised Council that the Town’s By-Law Enforcement will respond to complaints during regular business hours and the OPP will respond to complaints after hours and on the weekend. He noted that the Town is also exploring the possibility of having this matter enforced by the Animal Control Officer.

  • R21-12-501
    Moved ByCouncillor Bondy
    Seconded ByCouncillor Verbeek

    That Council have a discussion regarding persistent dog barking and the negative impact it may have on the quality of life for residents of the Town of Essex and how complaints regarding this matter are to be enforced in accordance with the Town of Essex Noise By-Law.

    Carried

18.
Reports and Announcements from Council Members
 

Council extended holiday greetings and thanked everyone who participated in the recent Town holiday events.

19.
By-Laws
 

19.1
By-Laws that require a third and final reading
 

19.1.1
By-Law 2102
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law No. 2102-December 6, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Confirming By-Law.pdf

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the December 6, 2021, Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Essex

  • R21-12-502
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bjorkman

    That By-Law 2102 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the December 6, 2021, Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Essex be read a third time and finally passed on December 6, 2021.

    Carried

19.2
By-Laws that require a first, second, third and final reading
 

19.2.1
By-Law 2103
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law No. 2103 - Agreement Noah Homes Sanitary Sewer Extension.pdf
2.Maidstone Avenue Sanitary Extension Agreement FINAL Dec 1 2021.pdf

Being a by-law to enter into an Agreement between 1552842 Ontario Ltd. (operating as Noah Homes) and the Town of Essex relating to the extension and installation of a Sanitary Sewer over the land municipally known as 80 Maidstone Avenue West, Essex Ontario.

  • R21-12-503
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded ByCouncillor Garon

    That By-Law 2103 being a by-law to enter into an Agreement between 1552842 Ontario Ltd. (operating as Noah Homes) and the Town of Essex relating to the extension and installation of a Sanitary Sewer over the land municipally known as 80 Maidstone Avenue West, Essex Ontario be read a first, a second, and a third time and finally passed on December 20, 2021.

    Carried

19.2.2
By-Law 2109
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law No. 2109-Contribution Agreement.pdf
2.Please_DocuSign_The_Corporation_of_the_Town__Redacted.pdf

RE: Main Street Accelerator Program


Being a by-law to enter into a Contribution Agreement between The Economic Developers Council of Ontario
through Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada (“Her Majesty”) as represented by the Minister (the “Minister”) responsible for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and The Corporation of the Town of Essex (“The Participant”)

  • R21-12-504
    Moved ByCouncillor Bjorkman
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Meloche

    That By-Law 2109 being a by-law to enter into a Contribution Agreement between The Economic Developers Council of Ontario through Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada (“Her Majesty”) as represented by the Minister (the “Minister”) responsible for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and The Corporation of the Town of Essex (“The Participant”) be read a first, a second, and a third time and finally passed on December 20, 2021.

    Carried

19.3
By-Laws that require a first and second reading
 

19.3.1
By-Law 2108
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law No. 2108-December 20, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Confirming By-Law.pdf

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the December 20, 2021, Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Essex

  • R21-12-505
    Moved ByCouncillor Garon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bowman

    That By-Law 2108 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the December 20, 2021, Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Essex be read a first and a second time and provisionally adopted on December 20, 2021

    Carried

20.
Adjournment
 

  • R21-12-506
    Moved ByCouncillor Bjorkman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Vander Doelen

    That the meeting be adjourned at 6:35 PM.

    Carried
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