I supported the bid to submit the Honeywell property for consideration to the province's Job Sites Challenge and directed Administration to look into prohibiting on-street parking during major snowfall events. Here's how I voted on February 10, 2020:
REPORTS - CORPORATE SERVICES
6.1 Development Charges Act Changes Effective January 1, 2020 - Instalments, Rate Freezing and Interest Charges
Approved Development Charges Acts changes and applying the higher of the payment penalties prescribed by the province and voted to sent a letter to the Regional Housing Corporation over the shortage of affordable housing in Amherstburg.
INFORMATION REPORTS
11.3 Windsor Essex County Economic Development Corporation (WEEDC) Job Site Challenge Submission
Directed the CAO to submit the Honeywell property for inclusion in the Job Site Challenge and include the parcel of land east of Thomas Road along with the Bru Mon property.
CORRESPONDENCE
13.1 March 2020 - Easter Seals Month - Easter Seals Ontario (Windsor-Essex)
Proclaimed March as Easter Seals Month in the Town of Amherstburg.
OTHER MINUTES
15.1 Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 23,2020
Directed administration to invite a representative from the Essex County District School Board to attend a meeting to discuss accessibility features planned for the new General Amherst High School.
NEW BUSINESS
17.2 On-Street Parking During Snowfall Events
Directed Administration to look into prohibiting on-street parking during heavy snowfalls to assist snowploughs when clearing snow.
17.4 Municipal Modernization Program
Directed Administration to send correspondence to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing asking for an update with respect to the Town's grant submission in the Municipal Modernization Program.
17.5 Cannabis Consumption Establishments
Directed Administration to contact the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to seek its position on cannabis consumption venues and bring a report back to Council so the Town could take an official position on cannabis consumption venues within the Town of Amherstburg.
17.6 APS Portable Sign
Grated an exemption to Amherstburg Public School from Section 12.1 of the Town's Sign By-Law to allow so it could place a portable at 300 Victoria Street South advertising kindergarten registration.
By-Laws
19.1 By-Law 2019-092 - Road Allowance Transfer for 26 Whelan Drive
Approved By-Law 2019-092 to stop up, close and sell a portion of the unimproved road allowance in front of 26 Whelan Drive.
19.2 By-law 2020-013 -Appointment of Building Officials and Inspectors
Approved By-Law 2020-013 to appoint Building Officials and Inspectors.