I was happy to support the installation of a Rainbow crosswalk, to be funded and maintained by donations, near the new High School and I'm excited for Soccer Sundays coming to the Libro Centre in late April! Here's how I voted on March 12, 2022:
PRESENTATIONS
7.1 2022 Draft Budget - Tim Byrne, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer, Tania Jobin, Chair, and Shelley McMullen, CFO/Director of Finance and Corporate Services, ERCA
That the presentation be received.
DELEGATIONS
6.1 Libro Centre Outdoor Turf Upgrade Request - Terry Sawchuk, Jim Jariett, and Vancho Cirvoski, Amherstburg Minor Soccer Association (AMSA)
That: 1. The delegation BE RECEIVED; and,
2. Administration BE DIRECTED to bring back a report outlining the feasibility and costs to accomplish AMSA's outdoor turf upgrade requests.
REPORTS - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
11.1 Addition to the Heritage Register - General Amherst High School
That the General Amherst High School (130 Sandwich Street North) BE LISTED on The Town of Amherstburg’s Heritage Register as a non-designated, “Property of Interest.”
11.2 Amending Development Agreement - 83 Sandwich Street S
That: 1. The amendments to the Development Agreement for 83 Sandwich Street South between the Town and Mikhail Holdings BE APPROVED; and,
2. By-law 2022-024 being a by-law to authorize the signing of an Amending Development Agreement be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
REPORTS - CAO's OFFICE
12.1 Fence By-law
That: 1. The report from the Manager of Licensing and Enforcement dated February 23, 2022 regarding a new Fence By-Law BE RECEIVED;
2. By-law 2022-027 being a By-Law to Prohibit the Height and Description of Lawful Fences be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same; and,
3. By-law 2002-84 BE REPEALED.
12.2 Idling By-law
That: 1. The report from the Manager of Licensing and Enforcement dated February 23, 2022 regarding a new Idling By-Law BE RECEIVED;
2. By-law 2022-026 being a By-Law to Control the Idling of Vehicles and Boats be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same; and,
3. By-law 2001-43, section 2 (5) (i) (ii)(iii)(iv)(v) BE REPEALED.
12.3 Collection & Waste Disposal By-law
That: 1. The report from the Manager of Licensing and Enforcement dated February 23, 2022 regarding a new Collection & Waste Disposal By-Law
BE RECEIVED;
2. By-law 2022-025, as amended, being a By-Law to Establish and Maintain a System for the Collection and Disposal of Waste be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same; and,
3. By-law 2005-29 BE REPEALED.
12.4 Decorative Crosswalk Considerations
1. The Decorative Crosswalk Considerations report of February 17, 2022, BE RECEIVED;
2. Council APPROVE the decorative crosswalk installation proposal, subject to the creation of an agreement, to fund the entirety of the works, inclusive of associated maintenance and to the satisfaction of the Director of Legislative Services for legal content, the Director of Infrastructure Services for technical content and the Director of Corporate Services for financial content; and,
3. The Administrative report dated March 7, 2022 on this topic BE AMENDED to include that approvals of decorative sidewalk projects will be subject to Council being satisfied that such approval is in the public interest.
12.5 Gibson Gallery Accessibility
That: 1. The accessibility upgrades consisting of an accessible ramp, barrier free route of travel, installation of an automatic door opener, and improvements to the accessible parking space proposed for the Gibson Gallery BE UNDERTAKEN in a collaborative manner with the Fort Malden Guild of Arts as noted in the report of March 3, 2022;
2. A 2022 expenditure not to exceed $25,000 plus HST for the provision of accessibility upgrades to the Gibson Gallery BE APPROVED in accordance with the report of March 3, 2022; and,
3. The Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to fund the 2022 expenditure relative to the provision of accessibility upgrades to the Gibson Gallery through a transfer from the AODA Compliance Reserve account in an amount not to exceed $25,000 plus HST.
INFORMATION REPORTS
Resolution # 20220314-11
That the following information reports BE RECEIVED: .
13.1 Proposed Regulatory Changes to the Fire Protection and Prevention Act. R.S.O. – Firefighter Certification
Resolution # 20220314-12
That correspondence BE SENT on behalf of the Mayor and Council in support of the request for the Province to provide funding for the additional mandatory training and support for the request for an extension of at least 36 months for the Municipality to comply with the mandatory certification, should it become law.
CONSENT CORRESPONDENCE
Resolution # 20220314-13
That the following consent correspondence BE RECEIVED: 14.1 Enbridge Gas – Letter to Town of Amherstburg
14.2 Consideration of Support for Windsor-Essex Workers - Town of Tecumseh Resolution
14.3 Walker Aggregates - McGregor Quarry - 2021 OSSGA Community Relations Award
14.4 Floating Accommodations on Waterways - Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
14.5 2022 Bursary Program Package - Municipal Engineers Association
14.6 Mental Health Supports - Township of Woolwich Resolution
14.7 Noise Audit Status - Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group
Resolution # 20220314-14
Item # 14.2 – That correspondence BE SENT in support of the Town of Tecumseh’s resolution regarding Consideration of Support for WindsorEssex workers.
Resolution # 20220314-15
Item # 14.3 – That correspondence BE SENT on behalf of the Mayor and Council congratulating Walker Aggregates, McGregor Quarry, on their 2021 OSSGA Community Relations Award.
Resolution # 20220314-16
Item # 14.6 – That correspondence BE SENT in support of the Township of Woolwich’s resolution regarding Mental Health Supports.
CORRESPONDENCE
15.1 2022 Proclamation - Year of the Garden
That: 1. The Town of Amherstburg PROCLAIM 2022 as the 'Year of the Garden' in celebration of the contribution of gardens and gardening to the development of our country, our municipality and the lives of our citizens in terms of health, quality of life and environmental challenges;
2. June 18, 2022 BE RECOGNIZED as 'Garden Day' in the Town of Amherstburg as a legacy of Canada's Year of the Garden 2022; and,
3. Administration BE DIRECTED to look into award signs for those property owners who partake in the 'Year of the Garden' celebration.
CONSENT - OTHER MINUTES
Resolution # 20220314-18
That the following minutes BE RECEIVED:
16.1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - December 14, 2021
16.2 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - February 1, 2022
OTHER MINUTES
17.1 Drainage Board Meeting Minutes - March 1, 2022
That: 1. The Drainage Board Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2022 BE RECEIVED; and,
2. The following drainage apportionments BE APPROVED as listed, as recommended by the Drainage Board:
Consent B/09/21 – Drainage Apportionments for the Mickle Drain and Sunset Beach Pumping System –1485 Front Road S.
Consent B/17/21 - Drainage Apportionments for the Long Marsh Drain – 8121 Alma St.
Consent B/34/21 - Drainage Apportionments for the Ernest Paquette Drain – 5274 Concession Road 5 S.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution # 20220314-20
That Council ENDORSE Dr. DiPierdomenico’s appeal to the Minister of Health by signing the petition and supporting the request to circulate the petition to residents
BY-LAWS
21.1 - 21.4
That By-law 2022-012 being a by-law to Amend the Zoning By-law at 4841 County Road 18 be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
That By-law 2022-014 being a by-law to Amend the Zoning By-law at Concession Road 8 be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
That By-law 2022-018, as amended, being a by-law to Amend By-law 2001-43, Emission of Sound, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
That By-law 2022-036 being a by-law to Confirm all Resolutions of the Municipal Council Meetings held on March 9 and 14, 2022, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same
INFORMATION REPORTS
Resolution #20211122-369
That the following information reports BE RECEIVED: 13.1 Fourth Quarter 2021 Policing Activities Report for October.
CONSENT CORRESPONDENCE
Resolution #20211122-370
That the following consent correspondence BE RECEIVED:
14.1 MPAC 2021 Fall Economic Statement
14.2 AMO Policy Update
OTHER MINUTES
16.1 Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2021
That: 1. The Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2021 BE RECEIVED;
2. The Greater Essex County District School Board BE INVITED to a future meeting of the Heritage Committee to discuss the General Amherst High School property for its heritage value; and,
3. Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate the study and documentation of General Amherst High School for potential placement on the Heritage Register and for future consideration of heritage designation.
16.2 Drainage Board Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2021
That: 1. The Drainage Board Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2021 BE RECEIVED;
2. The request from 2833983 Ontario Ltd. c/o Waterstone Anderdon Development to complete a report for the Subsequent Connection of the parcel having Roll No. 420-18300 into the White Drain per Section 65 of the Drainage Act BE ACCEPTED, as recommended by the Drainage Board;
3. The request from 2833983 Ontario Ltd. c/o Waterstone Anderdon Development for the replacement of the existing access bridge 9 over the White Drain presently serving the parcel having Roll No. 420-18300 per Section 78 of the Drainage Act BE ACCEPTED, as recommended by the Drainage Board;
4. The appointment of the firm of R Dobbin Engineering Inc. to complete a report per Section 65 and Section 78 of the Drainage Act for the subsequent connection and repair and improvement to the White Drain BE APPROVED, as recommended by the Drainage Board;
5. The drainage apportionments BE APPROVED as listed, as recommended by the Drainage Board: 1. Consent B/28-32/20 - Drainage Apportionments for the Parks Drain - County Road 20 Severances. 2. Consent B/03/21 - Drainage Apportionments for the Dauphin Drain - 5569 Concession Road 5N.
BY-LAWS
20.1 By-law 2021-070 - Confirmatory By-law
That: 1. By-law 2021-070 being a by-law to Confirm all Resolutions of the Municipal Council Meeting held on November 22, 2021, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
20.2 By-law 2021-009 - By-law to Provide Bridges over the Owen Bondy Drain
That: 1. By-law 2021-009 being a by-law to provide bridges over the Owen Bondy Drain based on the Drainage Report by N.J. Peralta Engineering Ltd., be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
20.3 By-law 2021-075 - By-law to appoint Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer
That: 1. By-law 2021-075 being a by-law to appoint a Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer for the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
DELEGATIONS
6.1 Notice of Objection to the Intent to Designate 275-277 Bathurst Street - Joe Shaw (Item 11.2 is brought forward.)
That Item 11.2 BE TABLED until January 10, 2022 in order to allow the Delegation to obtain a report from a Structural Engineer with respect to the structure located at 275-277 Bathurst Street, Amherstburg, ON.