I was happy to support the annual Bob Meloche Father's Day Kids Fishing Derby and approve road project including the Phase 2 Reconstruction of Fryer Street. Here's how I voted on April 11, 2022.
DELEGATIONS
6.1 AMA Sportsman Bob Meloche Kids Fishing Derby - Rod Ferris and Chris Drew of AMA Sportsman Association
That: 1. The delegation BE RECEIVED;
2. The request to waive fees for the use of the Kings Navy Yard Park BE APPROVED; and,
3. Fees for the use of the Kings Navy Yard Park BE WAIVED in subsequent years for the Kids Fishing Derby.
REPORTS - CORPORATE SERVICES
7.1 Final Tax Rate By-Law 2022-044
That By-law 2022-044 being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for the year 2022, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
REPORTS - COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
8.1 2022 Special Events Approval - Part II
That:
1. The following events BE APPROVED:
Park House Museum-Music off the Back Porch: May 20, 2022- September 30, 2022 (1 Friday per month)
Amherstburg Freedom Museum-Ribs & Ragtime: June 11, 2022
Woofa-Roo Pet Fest: June 25-26, 2022
2. An exemption from table number 3-1(2) of Noise By-law #2001-43 with respect to the operation of any electronic device or group of connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers to allow for music BE GRANTED for the following events:
Park House Museum-Music off the Back Porch
Amherstburg Freedom Museum-Ribs & Ragtime
Woofa-Roo Pet Fest
3. An exemption BE GRANTED to Section 3 of the Kings Navy Yard Park By-law #2004-89 to allow for the following public event in the Kings Navy Yard Park:
Park House Museum-Music off the Back Porch
4. The following events BE EXEMPT and PERMITTED for road closures to begin prior to 5pm:
Amherstburg Freedom Museum-Ribs & Ragtime
5. The Public Events Committee BE DIRECTED to confirm that the requirements identified by the Committee are met prior to issuing an event permit.
REPORTS - INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
9.1 Fryer Street Reconstruction Phase 2 – Richmond Street to Simcoe Street - Tender Results
That: 1. A 2022 over-expenditure not to exceed $139,515 for the Fryer Street Reconstruction Phase 2 (Richmond to Simcoe) project for a total cost not to exceed $1,989,515 including net HST BE APPROVED to be funded as outlined in the report from the Manager of Engineering dated March 31, 2022;
2. The Tender for Fryer Street Reconstruction Phase 2– Richmond Street to Simcoe Street BE AWARDED to Sherway Contracting (Windsor) Limited. for an amount not to exceed $1,865,514.50 plus HST and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with Sherway Contracting (Windsor) Limited for the Fryer Street Reconstruction Phase 2– Richmond Street to Simcoe Street; and,
3. The proposal from Dillon Consulting Limited for Fryer Street Reconstruction Phase 2 – Contract Administration and On-Site Services BE ACCEPTED and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with Dillon Consulting Limited for Fryer Street Reconstruction Phase 2 – Contract Administration and On-Site Services for a total amount not to exceed $124,000.00 plus HST.
9.2 2022 Amherstburg Inflow and Infiltration Program
That Council ENDORSE the 2022 Amherstburg Inflow and Infiltration Program to systematically reduce the treatment of storm water at the Town’s sewage treatment facilities.
9.3 2022 Road Repairs Program – Award of Tender
That: 1. The 2022 Road Repairs Program Tender BE AWARDED to Nasci Construction Services Ltd. in an amount of $149,400 plus applicable taxes; and,
2. The Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with Nasci Construction Services Ltd. for the completion of the 2022 Road Repairs Program.
9.4 2022 Tar and Chip Program – Tender Award
That: 1. An over-expenditure not to exceed $7,000 for the 2022 Road Maintenance (Tar and Chip) Program capital project, to be funded from current taxation, BE APPROVED;
2. The 2022 Road Maintenance (Tar and Chip) Program Tender BE AWARDED to Shepley Road Maintenance Limited in an amount of $252,550 plus applicable taxes;
3. The Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with Shepley Road Maintenance Limited for completion of the 2022 Tar and Chip Program; and,
4. The Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with Shepley Road Maintenance Limited for completion of the 2022 Tar and Chip Program.
REPORTS - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
10.1 Additions to the Heritage Register
That: 1. The following properties BE LISTED on The Town of Amherstburg’s Heritage Register, as a non-designated property of cultural heritage value or interest in accordance with section 27(3) of the Heritage Act
a. 159 Gore Street;
b. 274 Seymour Street;
c. 349 Dalhousie Street; and,
d. 359 Dalhousie Street.
10.2 Zoning By-law Amendment for 111 St. Arnaud
i. The completion of a noise study by the applicant by a qualified acoustical engineer, demonstrating that appropriate sound levels are maintained both inside and outside this facility – to meet all applicable health, safety and firearm regulations, and to maintain outdoor sound levels that do not exceed levels that currently exist at this location, and
ii. Execution of a Site Plan Agreement to the satisfaction of the Town.
INFORMATION REPORTS
Resolution # 20220411-11
That the following information reports BE RECEIVED:
12.1 Amherstburg Detachment of the Windsor Police Service Quarter 1 Policing Activities Report
CONSENT CORRESPONDENCE
Resolution # 20220411-12
That the following consent correspondence BE RECEIVED:
13.1 AMO Policy Update - Ontario and Canada Sign Agreement for Early Years Child Care
13.2 AMO Policy Update - More Homes for Everyone Plan, Non-Resident Speculation Tax, Fee Elimination for Volunteer Police Background Checks
13.3 City of Waterloo Resolution re. Changes to the Ontario Building Code
13.4 Halton Hills Resolution re. New Gravel Extraction
13.5 Fort Erie Resolution re. Climate Change Action Plan
13.6 Municipality of Shuniah Resolution re. Support for Chapple Township NOMA Resolution
Resolution # 20220411-13
Item # 13.5 - That Administration BE DIRECTED to review Fort Erie’s resolution and determine whether the Town’s Climate Action Plan could be strengthened by adding Fort Erie’s recommendations
CORRESPONDENCE
14.1 Falun Dafa Association Proclamation and Flag Raising Request
That: 1. The Town of Amherstburg PROCLAIM that the month of May to be observed as “Falun Dafa Month” in the Town of Amherstburg.
2. May 13, 2022 BE RECOGNIZED as 'Falun Dafa Day' in the Town of Amherstburg; and,
3. The Falun Dafa flag BE RAISED in accordance with the request of the Falun Dafa Association.
14.2 Brain Tumour Awareness Month Proclamation Request
That the Town of Amherstburg PROCLAIM the Month of May to be Brain Tumour Awareness month.
CONSENT OTHER MINUTES
Resolution # 20220411-16
15.1 Co-An Park Committee Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022
OTHER MINUTES
16.1 Seniors Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2022
That: 1. The Seniors Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2022 BE RECEIVED;
2. An information center space BE LOCATED at the front of 320 Richmond Community Hub for sharing public information on events, festivals, activities and programming; and,
3. A costing report BE PREPARED for Council so that funding can be secured.
16.2 Drainage Board Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2022
That: 1. The Drainage Board Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2022, BE RECEIVED;
2. The preliminary engineer’s report, prepared by R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. on March 10, 2022 for the Rebidoux Drain BE RECEIVED;
3. Council DIRECT the Engineer to proceed with the preparation of a final engineering report in accordance with Section 78 of the Drainage Act according to Option 4 – Improvement Between Station 0+000 and Station 1+055 (Open Channel c/w Lawn Enclosures) as described in the preliminary engineer’s report dated March 10, 2022, for the estimated cost of $370,310.00 but to proceed with Option 3 – Improvement Between Station 0+000 and Station 1+055 (2 Stage Design), for the estimated cost of $512,538.00, if Option 4 is found to be unfeasible, as recommended by the Drainage Board;
4. An over-expenditure not to exceed $94,925 for the Charles Shepley Main Drain Improvements project, for a total cost not to exceed $162,257 including net HST BE APPROVED and BE FUNDED by recoveries from benefitting property owners; as recommended by the Drainage Board;
5. An over-expenditure not to exceed $3,459 for the Charles Shepley Main Drain Improvements project including net HST BE APPROVED and BE FUNDED from current taxation, with any surplus/deficit resulting from taxation funded operations to be addressed through recommendations in the year end (Q4) variance report; as recommended by the Drainage Board;
6. The tender for the Charles Shepley Drain Improvements BE AWARDED to Reg Clark Trucking Ltd. for an amount not to exceed $122,387.42 plus H.S.T., as recommended by the Drainage Board;
7. The Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with Reg Clark Trucking Ltd. for completion of the Charles Shepley Drain Improvements, as recommended by the Drainage Board;
8. The request from W. Kip Stratichuk per 78 of the Drainage Act BE ACCEPTED, as recommended by the Drainage Board, and;
9. The firm N.J. Peralta Engineering Ltd. complete the necessary report for the repair and improvement to the Darrah Drain BE APPROVED, as recommended by the Drainage Board.
16.3 Drainage Board Meeting Minutes of March 22, 2022
That: 1. The Drainage Board Meeting Minutes of March 22, 2022 BE RECEIVED;
2. By-law 2022-031 being a by-law to provide for the Pike Road Drain Improvements and Auxiliary Drain Outlet based on the Drainage Report by Rood Engineering Inc. BE PROVISIONALLY ADOPTED by giving first and second reading and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same; and,
3. By-law 2022-30 being a by-law to provide for the 2nd Concession Road Drain South (Open Portion North of Lowes Sideroad) Repair and Improvement based on the Drainage Report by Rood Engineering Inc. BE PROVISIONALLY ADOPTED by giving first and second reading and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution # 20220411-20
That the correspondence forwarded to the Federal Government in November 2021 with respect to weather alerts be forwarded to the County of Essex.
BY-LAWS
20.1 Confirmatory By-law 2022-046
That By-law 2022-046 being a by-law to Confirm all Resolutions of the Municipal Council Meetings held on April 6 and 11, 2022, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.