Regular Council Meeting Agenda

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  • That the published agenda for the January 18, 2021 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented / amended.

  • That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held December 21, 2020 be adopted  as circulated.

  • That the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held December 1, 2020 be adopted as circulated.

RE: 195 Bagot (Colchester School House Property)

RE: 195 Bagot (Colchester School House Property) 

RE: 195 Bagot (Colchester School House Property) 

RE: 195 Bagot (Colchester School House Property) 

By-Law 1981

Being a by-law for the Declaration and Disposition of Surplus Land at 195 Bagot by The Corporation of the Town of Essex

At the December 18, 2020 Regular Council Meeting the Resolution R20-12-470 was tabled by Resolution R20-12-471 as follows: 

R20-12-470
Moved By Councillor Bowman
Seconded By Councillor Vander Doelen

That By-Law 1981 being a by-law for the Declaration and Disposition of Surplus Land at 195 Bagot by The Corporation of the Town of Essex be read a first, a second and a third time and be finally passed.

R20-12-471
Moved By Councillor Bondy
Seconded By Deputy Mayor Meloche

That  Resolution R20-12-470 in respect of By-Law 1981 being a by-law for the Declaration and Disposition of Surplus Land at 195 Bagot by The Corporation of the Town of Essex,  be tabled until the January 18, 2021 regular meeting of Council.

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Moved By _______________
Seconded By __________________

That Resolution R20-12-470 in respect of By-Law 1981 being a by-law for the Declaration and Disposition of Surplus Land at 195 Bagot by The Corporation of the Town of Essex be taken from the table.

 

RE: December 2020 Building Report and the Development Overview for 2020

  • That Economic Development 2021-01 entitled Building Report and Development Overview 2020 prepared by Nelson Silveira, Economic Development Officer dated January 18, 2021 be received.

RE: Agri-Tourism Strategy 2021

  • That Economic Development 2021-03 entitled Agri-Tourism Strategy 2021 prepared by Nelson Silveira, Economic Development Officer dated January 18, 2021 be received.

  • That all of the correspondence listed in Agenda Item 12.1 be received and, where indicated, to further share such information with the community using suitable methods of communication.

12.1.1

RE: 2019-2020 Chief Drinking Water Inspector Annual Report

RE: By-Law 79-20 (Light Abatement) (Bylaw) from Leamington Council

RE: November 17, 2020 Meeting Minutes

RE: Removal of the Windsor International Airport from NAV Canada closure list

RE: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act - Website Support

RE: Minister's Annual Report on Drinking Water (2020)

RE: Municipal Insurance in the Province of Ontario

RE: Property Tax Exemptions for Veteran Clubs

RE: Victoria Avenue in Essex Centre

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

Seconded by: __________________

That in view of the fact that Victoria Avenue in Essex Centre is one of premier routes in and out of Essex Centre, and that this road has been in disrepair for many years, that the Victoria Avenue rehabilitation road project be included as part of the Downtown Essex Centre Revitalization.

RE: Drainage Billings

That in order for Council to be fully aware of outstanding billings for drainage projects, it is hereby requested that a detailed Drainage Billings Report be brought by Administration to Council in January/February 2021 for a full review of the Town's standing on such bills.

RE: Standards for Property Development

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Meloche

Seconded by: _________________

That with regard to Administration's current review of property development standards, that Council request the following additional change be brought forward to Administration as part of its property development standards review;

Whereas if a builder has been given relief on yard depths, including any side yard, as compared to our standard, that the type of home built on the property be thereby limited to one story meaning no second story and/or no back split; and

As well, the shortened requirement would be inclusive of any allowable additional structure such as a deck that may be permitted as part of the new structure.

RE: Declaring Cultural or Historic Property Surplus

That in advance of Council designating any public property surplus which has Cultural or Historic value, that the public is first consulted by means of social media, newspaper, town website, open houses, public meetings etc. and when properties are deemed to have heritage value, the Heritage Committee is also given notice and time to provide a recommendation to Council.

RE: Designating Public Property as Surplus

That only two readings be given to by-laws for designating public property surplus followed by third and final reading on the next agenda to guarantee public notice and transparency.

RE: Surplus Property Sold in Open Market

That when Council deems public property as surplus such property will be sold by request for proposal and/or listed on the open market to ensure that properties are sold in a transparent manner and for the highest price.

RE: Ad-Hoc Committee

That Essex Council establish an Ad-Hoc committee to come together to propose regulations and policies around Short Term Rental accommodations in the Town of Essex.

18.

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the December 21, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Essex

  • That By-Law 1977 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the December 21, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Essex, be read a third time and finally passed on January 18, 2021.

Being a by-law to provide for an interim tax levy and to provide for payment of taxes and to provide for penalty and interest

  • That By-Law 1982 being a by-law to provide for an interim tax levy and to provide for the payment of taxes and to provide for penalty and interest be read a first, a second and a third time and finally passed on January 18, 2021.

Being a by-law to impose a local improvement charge and to provide for the issue of debentures in the amount of $167,047.76 for shoreline assistance loans

  • That By-Law 1983 being a by-law to impose a local improvement charge and to provide for the issuance of debentures in the amount of $167,047.76 for shoreline assistance loans be read a first, a second and a third time and finally passed on January 18, 2021.

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the January 18, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Essex.

  • That By-Law 1984 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the January 18, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Essex, be read a first and a second time and provisionally adopted on January 18, 2021.

  • That the meeting be adjourned at [TIME].

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