The Corporation of the Town of Essex

Special Council Meeting Minutes

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Location: https://www.youtube.com/user/EssexOntario
Present:
  • Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche
  • Councillor Joe Garon
  • Councillor Morley Bowman
  • Councillor Kim Verbeek
  • Councillor Sherry Bondy
  • Councillor Chris Vander Doelen
Absent:
  • Mayor Larry Snively
  • Councillor Steve Bjorkman
Also Present:
  • Chris Nepszy, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Robert Auger, Town Solicitor, Legal and Legislative Services/Clerk
  • Shelley Brown, Deputy Clerk, Legal and Legislative Services
  • Doug Sweet, Director, Community Services/Deputy CAO
  • Jeffrey Morrison, Director, Corporate Services and Treasurer
  • Lori Chadwick, Director, Development Services
  • Kevin Girard, Director, Infrastructure Services
  • Leonardo Gil, Project Manager, Social Policy and Planning, City of Windsor
  • Rob Maisonville, CAO, County of Essex

Deputy Mayor Meloche called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM.

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

  • SP20-10-007
    Moved ByCouncillor Bowman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Garon

    That the published agenda for the October 19, 2020 Special Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

    Carried
  • Mr. Leonardo Gil, Project Manager, Social Policy and Planning, City of Windsor, and
  • Mr. Rob Maisonville, Chief Administrative Officer, County of Essex

Mr. Gil provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Windsor-Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.  The presentation was an overview of the legislative requirements and defined what the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWB) is outlining key project updates and project methodologies.

Councillor Bondy stated that there is a need for mental health services and suggested that information be placed on the Town's website as a quick link for residents to access those services.

Deputy Mayor Meloche stated that he agreed with Councillor Bondy regarding information pertaining to mental health services on the Town's website.  

Rob Maisonville, Chief Administrative Officer, County of Essex, stated that the county municipalities will be engaged to help develop the priorities for municipalities.  Mr. Maisonville further stated that issues such as mental health, although it is a community specific, is a regional issue as well and the tools that are being developed including the online capabilities will be available for everyone to use.  Mr. Maisonville advised that this is a living document that is just getting started and is meant to be updated.

Deputy Mayor Meloche stated that there are a lot of church groups in the Town that provide various services and inquired whether they were included in asset map included the report.

Leonardo Gil advised that they are currently updating the asset map to include places of worship available. 

Deputy Mayor Meloche asked if groups that are not currently included could reach out to Mr. Gil to be included.

Leonardo Gil stated that an enhanced sector notification list will be sent to each municipality so that the municipalities can provide a list of contacts to be contacted and notified about the online surveys and the virtual town halls.  Mr. Gil stated that this is a method that they hope will help broaden their scope and ability to engage groups.

  • SP20-10-008
    Moved ByCouncillor Bondy
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bowman

    That the presentation entitled Community Safety and Well-Being Plan presented by Leonardo Gil, Project Manager, Social Policy and Planning, City of Windsor, be received.

    Carried
  • SP20-10-009
    Moved ByCouncillor Bowman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Vander Doelen

    That the meeting be adjourned at 5:49 pm.

    Carried