I was happy to support a noise exemption for the Legion, a public boat ramp at Ranta Park and the appointment of Valerie Critchley as the Town's new CAO. Here's how I voted on June 13, 2022:
REPORT OUT FROM SPECIAL IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
7.2 Special In-Camera Council Meeting June 13th, 2022
1. Valerie Critchley BE APPOINTED as Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Amherstburg; and,
Item# 20.2 - That By-law 2022-065 being a by-law to Appoint a Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Amherstburg be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Deputy Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
DELEGATIONS
8.4 Request for Noise Exemption for Open Air and Future Parade Route - Laurie Cavanaugh, Royal Canadian Legion
1. The delegation BE RECEIVED;
2. An exemption BE GRANTED, until October 2, 2022, from Noise By-law# 2001-43, table 3-1(2) with respect to the operation of any electronic device or group of connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeaker to allow for music on Fridays from 1500 hours until 2100 hours, on Saturdays from 1800 hours until 2200 hours, and on Sundays from 1400 hours until 1800 hours atthe Royal Canadian Legion Branch# 157;
3. Fees associated with the noise exemption policy BE WAIVED until
October 2, 2022 for the Legion;
4. Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the Legion on approvals for the Legion Parade in future years; and,
5. Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the Legion on incorporating the Open Air Pipe Band and the Legion Honour Guard.
8.1 Request for Public Boat Ramp at Ranta Park - Rodney Ferris, AMA Sportsmens' Association
That:
1. The delegation BE RECEIVED; and,
2. Administration BE DIRECTED to plan for a boat ramp and water access at Ranta Memorial Park inclusive of considerations for Provincial and Federal funding opportunities.
8.2 Request for Financial Audit - Nancy Atkinson, Amherstburg Taxpayers Association
That the delegation BE RECEIVED.
8.3 Request for the Town's Global Credit Rating - Diane Pouget
That the delegation BE RECEIVED.
REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
12.1 Heritage Register Additions
That each of 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 Ontario Heritage Act: 263 Brock St.; 269 Brock St.; 228 George St.; 235 George St.; 166 Gore St.; 258 King St.; 289 King St.; 149 Richmond St.; 272 Sandwich St.; 166 Simcoe St.
12.2 Zoning By-law Amendment- 247 Brock Street
That By-law 2022-057 being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 1999-52, to amend the zoning for the subject lands known as 247 Brock Street be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
Opposed: 12.3 Official Plan Amendment No. 15 and Zoning By-law Amendment for 219 Brock Street
That:
1. Official Plan Amendment No. 15, attached to this report as Appendix "D", BE ADOPTED by Council and forwarded to the County of Essex; and,
2. By-law 2022-063 being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 1999-52, to amend the zoning for the subject lands known as 219 Brock Street as the corresponding implementing Zoning By-law Amendment, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
3. The County of Essex CONSIDER during the approval process the requirement for additional archeological testing on the southern portion of the property to verify there are no additional burials on the site.
12.3 Official Plan Amendment No. 15 and Zoning By-law Amendment for 219 Brock Street
That:
1. Official Plan Amendment No. 15, attached to this report as Appendix "D", BE ADOPTED by Council and forwarded to the County of Essex; and,
2. By-law 2022-063 being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 1999-52, to amend the zoning for the subject lands known as 219 Brock Street as the corresponding implementing Zoning By-law Amendment, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
12.4 Removal of Part Lot Control- Kingsbridge Phases 5 and 10
That:
1. The application for Removal of Part Lot Control for Part of Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, Concession 1, being Block 33 on Plan 12M-669 and being Blocks 213 to 234 inclusive on Plan 12M-674 and being Blocks 1 and 2, 4 to 9 inclusive, 11 to 26 inclusive, 28 and 29 on Plan 12M-679, known locally as Kingsbridge Subdivision, BE APPROVED; and,
2. By-law 2022-061 being a by-law to remove certain lands from Part Lot Control be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
12.5 Update and Potential Options for 320 Richmond Street
That:
1. Council APPROVE funding from the Parkland Reserve fund in order to address the shortfall of $8,573 in capital expenditures for the finished space and the estimated $26,605 shortfall in building maintenance costs for 2022 and;
2. Council DIRECT Administration to proceed with Option 2 as noted in this report.
12.6 Site Plan and Development Agreement for 106 Gore Street
That the Site Plan and Development Agreement for 106 Gore Street BE REFERRED to Heritage Committee and BE BROUGHT BACK to Council for the next Regular Council Meeting.
REPORTS - CAO's OFFICE
13.3 2022 Special Events Approval -Part IV
That:
1. The following events BE APPROVED:
- Police & Fire Games 2022: July 27, 2022 & July 28, 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:
- Police & Fire Games 2022 - July 27, 2022 (9:00am -12:00pm)
- Police & Fire Games 2022 -July 28, 2022 (9:00am - 2:00pm)
3. The following events BE EXEMPT and PERMITTED for road closures to begin prior to 5pm:
- Police & Fire Games 2022
4. The Public Events Committee BE DIRECTED to confirm that the requirements identified by the Committee are met prior to issuing an event permit.
13.3 Amherstburg Emergency Response Plan 2022 Update
That:
1. The updated Emergency Response Plan attached (Appendix "A") which includes the updated Annex N Amherstburg Nuclear Emergency Response Plan (Appendix "B") BE APPROVED, as presented; and,
2. By-law 2022-039 attached (Appendix "D") being a by-law to adopt an Emergency Response Plan governing the provisions of necessary services during such emergencies be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
INFORMATION REPORTS
Resolution# 20220613-17
That the following information reports BE RECEIVED:
14.1 Resignation from the Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee
14.2 Annual Treasurer's Report- 2021 Council and Appointee Statement on
14.3 2021 Year End (Q4) Budget to Actual Projections
CONSENT CORRESPONDENCE
Resolution # 20220613-18
That the following consent correspondence BE RECEIVED:
15.1 2022-2026 Windsor-Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan - Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General
15.2 Voter's List Information to Candidates - Town of The Blue Mountains Resolution
15.3 Voluntary Russian Sanction Request - Niagara Region Resolution
15.4 Bidding War on Apartment Rentals -Town of Fort Erie Resolution
15.5 Community Schools Alliance Action Plan - Municipality of Shuniah Resolution
15.6 Federal and Provincial Documents Related to the Former Mohawk Institute Residential School -City of Brantford Resolution
15.7 Energy Performance Tiers - City of Kitchener Resolution
15.8 Annual Emergency Exercise Exemption - District of Muskoka Resolution
15.9 Plan to Tax Vacant Foreign Owned Properties -Town of Fort Erie Resolution
Resolution # 20220613-19
Item# 15. 7 - That Administration BE DIECTED to send correspondence in support of the City of Kitchener's resolution regarding energy performance tiers.
OTHER MINUTES
16.1 Drainage Board Meeting Minutes -June 7, 2022
1.The Drainage Board Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2022 BE RECEIVED;
CONSIDERED; and,
By-law 2022-059 being a by-law to provide for the Jeths Drain
Improvements based on the Drainage Report by M. Gerrits Consulting Inc. BE PROVISIONALLY ADOPTED by giving first and second reading and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
BY-LAWS
20.1 By-law 2022-064 - Confirmatory By-law
That By-law 2022-064 being a by-law to Confirm all Resolutions of the Municipal Council Meetings held on June 13, 2022, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.