I was happy to receive the presentation of community survey results from the Amherstburg Community Foundation and even happier to note that our 2021 Budget reflected many of the priorities residents expressed in the survey. Here's how I voted on April 12, 2021:
PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Imagine & Believe in Amherstburg Survey - Linden Crain and Jen Desjardins-Grondin, Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF)
Voted to receive the presentation.
REPORTS – CORPORATE SERVICES
9.1 Policy Amendment – Procurement Policy
That:1. The Procurement Policy BE AMENDED to include the following clause: “24.3.2.1 h) Where the landowner will be assessed 100% of all costs for works under the Drainage Act and the landowner wishes to choose a contractor from the prequalified list of contractors, or another contractor deemed qualified by the Town, who comply with section 23 of this policy
REPORTS - ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS
11.1 2021 Road Repairs Program – Award of Tender
That: 1. The 2021 Road Repairs Program Tender BE AWARDED to Avanti Paving Inc. in an amount of $136,000 plus applicable taxes; and,
2. The Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with Avanti Paving Inc. for the completion of the 2021 Road Repairs Program.
11.2 2021 Road Maintenance (Tar and Chip) Program – Award of Tender
That: 1. An over-expenditure not to exceed $10,000 for the 2021 Road Maintenance (Tar and Chip) Program capital project, to be funded from current taxation, BE APPROVED;
2. The 2021 Road Maintenance (Tar and Chip) Program Tender BE AWARDED to Shepley Road Maintenance Limited in an amount of $206,210 plus applicable taxes; and,
3. The Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with Shepley Road Maintenance Limited for completion of the 2021 Tar and Chip Program.
11.3 Grader and Equipment – Award of Tender
That: 1. An over-expenditure for purchase of a gravel compaction unit not to exceed $12,700 BE APPROVED for a total cost not to exceed $37,613 including net HST and that the over-expenditure BE FUNDED from taxation, with any surplus/deficit resulting from taxation funded operations to be addressed through recommendations in the year end (Q4) variance report;
2. The Motor Grader and Equipment Tender BE AWARDED to Brandt Tractor Limited in an amount of $456,654 plus applicable taxes; and,
3. The Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with Brandt Tractor Limited for the purchase of a 2021 Motor Grader and Equipment.
11.4 Ouellette Drain West Improvements - Tender Results
That: 1. An over-expenditure not to exceed $81,756 BE APPROVED for the Repair and Improvement to the Ouellette Drain West project, for a total cost not to exceed $325,756 including net HST to be funded by
recoveries from benefitting property owners;
2. The Town’s estimate of the over-expenditure not to exceed $13,529 including net HST be funded from current taxation BE APPROVED, with any surplus/deficit resulting from taxation funded operations to be addressed through recommendations in the year end (Q4) variance report;
3. The Ouellette Drain West Tender BE AWARDED to Nevan Construction Inc. for an amount not to exceed $245,200 plus H.S.T.; and,
4. The Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with Nevan Construction Inc. for completion of the Ouellette Drain West improvements.
REPORTS -- PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
12.1 Development Agreement, Suitability for Development of Five Proposed Lots on Private Septic Systems and Removal of Holding Zone on N/S County Road 20
That: 1. The development of five lots on County Road 20 on private septic systems in accordance with the Development Agreement BE APPROVED;
2. The execution of a Development Agreement with Jon and Kathy Parks associated with Consent File numbers B/28-32/20 inclusive BE APPROVED;
3. By-law 2021-020 being a by-law to authorize the signing of a Development Agreement for the development of five residential building lots be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same; and,
4. By-law 2021-025 being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1999-52 to Remove a Holding Zone for N/S of County Road 20 (five lots) taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and
Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
12.3 Suitability for Development on Private Septic System on one Severed Lot on Front Road N
That the development of a lot on Front Road North, severed off 1459 Front Road N, on a private septic system, as outlined in the March 22, 2021 report from the Manager of Planning Services, BE DEFERRED until the application for the Zoning By-law Amendment for 1459 Front Road North is before Council for consideration to allow both items to be dealt with together.
REPORTS -- CAO'S OFFICE
13.1 Fire Safety Grant - Letter of Intent and Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement
That: 1. That an over-expenditure not to exceed $10,970 in the Fire budget centre, training and professional development expense BE APPROVED to be funded by $10,000 from the Fire Safety Grant Funding and $970 from taxation; and,
2. By-law 2021-029 being a by-law authorizing the execution of the Agreement between the Town of Amherstburg and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Office of the Fire Marshal be taken as having been read three times, and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
INFORMATION REPORTS
14.1 Amherstburg Water Treatment Plant Submission of the 2020 Annual Summary Report and 14.2 Information Update – Radon Gas
That the following information reports BE RECEIVED:
14.1 Amherstburg Water Treatment Plant Submission of the 2020 Annual Summary Report
14.2 Information Update – Radon Gas
CONSENT CORRESPONDENCE
15.1-15.13
That the following consent correspondence BE RECEIVED:
15.1 Inclusive Community Grants Program - Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
15.2 Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Policy - Linda Saxon, Resident
15.3 Town of Amherstburg Compliance Results - Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management
15.4 Bill C-21, Gun Control Laws - Town of Kingsville Resolution
15.5 Request for Funding for Tree Planting in Windsor-Essex County - City of Windsor Resolution
15.6 Regional Food and Organics Waste Management Program - City of Windsor Resolution
15.7 Support for Fire Departments - Township of Hudson Resolution
15.8 Planning Act Timelines - City of Kitchener Resolution
15.9 MeeQuam Youth Residence Closure - Town of Cochrane Resolution
15.10 Health Canada Cannabis Consultation - Debbie France, Norfolk County Resident
15.11 Schedule 3, Bill 257, Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, 2021 - Town of Orangeville Resolution
15.12 Open Letter to ORFA Members and Industry Employers - Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA)
15.13 Carbon Tax - Town of Plympton-Wyoming Resolution
15.5 Request for Funding for Tree Planting in Windsor-Essex County - City of Windsor Resolution
That Administration BE DIRECTED to send correspondence in support of the City of Windsor’s resolution regarding their request for Funding for Tree Planting in Windsor-Essex County and that the correspondence be sent to all local MP’s and MPP’s, and local municipalities.
15.6 Regional Food and Organics Waste Management Program - City of Windsor Resolution
That Administration BE DIRECTED to send correspondence in support of the City of Windsor’s resolution regarding the Regional Food and Organics Waste Management Program.
15.8 Planning Act Timelines - City of Kitchener Resolution
That Administration BE DIRECTED to send correspondence in support of the City of Kitchener’s resolution regarding Planning Act Timelines.
CORRESPONDENCE
16.1 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month - June 2021
That: 1. The correspondence dated March 27, 2021, regarding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month BE RECEIVED; and,
2. June 2021 BE PROCLAIMED as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month in the Town of Amherstburg.
CONSENT OTHER MINUTES
17.1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - February 23, 2021 and 17.2 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - March 30, 2021
That the following minutes BE RECEIVED:
17.1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - February 23, 2021
17.2 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - March 30, 2021
BY-LAWS
21.1 By-law 2021-028 - Confirmatory By-law
That By-law 2021-028 being a by-law to Confirm all Resolutions of the Municipal Council Meetings held on April 12, 2021, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE
AUTHORIZED to sign same.