This week, Tecumseh Town Council begins at 6pm.

We begin with a Public Meeting regarding the 8th Concession Road Sanitary Sewer. Right now these properties are generally on septic systems. It is desirable from an environmental and land development standpoint that sanitary sewer service be extended to these properties. They are generally industrial in nature or are expected to be. Only benefitting properties are intended to contribute to the cost of this sewer. Costs are intended to be assessed to most properties based on their acreage. Residential properties will be per lot. Administration is recommending that a public meeting be hosted to solicit comments from benefitting property owners and that a further report be tabled.  The full packet can be found here.

At 7pm, regular business begins.

In our communications, Council will receive from Essex County their resolution regarding the Essex County Library Reserve Funds Administration. Tecumseh's share of the surplus from the Library Strike is $119,839. Essex County will release the funds to the town on approval by the Essex County Library Board for how it intends to be spent.

We only have one report this week. The Chief Administrative Officer is recommending that Council consider a Town Hall Expansion at an estimated cost of $2.81M to be funded through reserves. In addition, the Building Lifecycle annual allocation would be increased by $50,000 effective for the 2019 budget year.

The full packet can be found here.

For information on this or other municipal matters, please contact me at 226-773-1910 or andrew@andrewdowie.ca

This week, Council begins at 6pm with a Public Meeting regarding the reconsideration of the 7th Concession Drain Cleaning works.  You can read the full packet here.

At 7pm, regular business begins.  You can read the full packet here.

Delegations include Mayor Gary McNamara, Mayor and AMO Past President Re: Communicating the Local Share and the 2018 Pre-Budget Council Consultation

Communications for Information includes:

a. Office of the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Re: Canada Post Restoration of Door-to-Door Mail Delivery.  The Trudeau Government acknowledges receipt of the position of Tecumseh Town Council regarding its interest in restoring door to door delivery.  The Trudeau government indicates that it has "delivered on its promise" that a Liberal government would stop the plan to end door to-door mail delivery, and begin a new review of the Crown Corporation to ensure it is fulfilling its public mandate to provide high-quality service at a reasonable cost to all Canadians- whether urban, suburban and rural.  I interpret this to mean that the federal government does not intend to restore door-to-door mail delivery to Tecumseh residents as this distinction was left unaddressed in their letter.

b. Town of Lakeshore Re: Notice of the Passing of a Zoning By-Law Amendment.  The Stewart Gilbert property on Manning Road has recently received approval to construct a new building that will service part of the business.

c. Government Finance Officers Association Re: Town of Tecumseh Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.  Town Administration have once again received this prestigious award.  Congratulations!

d. Town of Tecumseh Re: Notice of 2018 Business Plan & Budget.  The Draft 2018 Budget will be received by Tecumseh Council at the regular meeting of Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Deliberation and review of the Draft 2018 Budget will take place by Tecumseh Council on the following dates: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 commencing at 4:30 pm and, if required, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 commencing at 5:00 pm.

COMMUNICATIONS ACTION REQUIRED

a. 2017 Risk Management Symposium.  Administration recommends that the Mayor and Members of Council be authorized to attend the LAS 2017 Risk Management Symposium in North York, on October 4 and 5, 2017, in accordance with the Town's Travel and Professional Development Policies, and subject to funding in the 2017 Budget.

b. Dillon Consulting, Re: Baillargeon Drain Appointment.  Administration advises that the existing work that has been completed to clean the Baillargeon drain is no longer required, and because of a revised stormwater management solution for the Manning Road Secondary Plan Area the work is no longer required.  All engineering costs to date, in the approximate amount of $33,900 would have to be levied to the Town of Tecumseh.

c. Waste Reduction Week in Canada.  Administration recommends that October 16 to 22, 2017, be proclaimed as ‘Waste Reduction Week' in the Town of Tecumseh.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

a. Youth Advisory Committee August 21, 2017

b. Heritage Committee 26 - 27 August 21, 2017

c. Cultural & Arts Advisory Committee August 21, 2017.  Of note is that the Committee is requesting that Dillon Drive be recognized as an identified veterans route and that signage should show the poppy.

d. Senior Advisory Committee August 24, 2017.  Of note is that the committee is investigating the publication of a seniors services directory.

e. Policies and Priorities Committee August 8, 2017

REPORTS

a. Chief Administrative Officer

1. Chief Administrative Officer, Report No 08-17 Re: Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) Program – Grant Funding.  Administration is recommending that the Town of Tecumseh apply for funding through the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program, specifically the CWATS-identified projects none of which the County of Essex will be assisting in funding.  If fully funded, the Town would need to commit $957,000 as a maximum funding.

b. Corporate Services & Clerk

1. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 27-17 Re: Rodent Control.  Administration recommends that no municipal service be created to deal with rodent control and that an enhanced education campaign, through the local newspapers and social media, be undertaken to assist residents on how to identify Rodents on their property, how to protect their property from Rodents and how to remove Rodents from their property; and further that Property Standards be enforced and complaints regarding factors that attract Rodents be addressed.

2. Manager Committee & Community Services, Report No 28-17 Re: 2017 Local Government Week.  Administration recommends that the Mayor proclaim the week of October 15 to 21, 2017, as Local Government Week (LGW) in the Town of Tecumseh; and that 2. Events and activities be planned for local elementary and secondary students to create awareness in local government and acknowledge its vital role and function in helping to shape the community; and further that LGW activities and events be posted on the Town’s website, Tecumseh App and Social Media pages [Facebook and Twitter]; and furthermore that Local elementary and secondary schools be invited to participate in the planned events.

3. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No 29-17 Re: Internet and Telephone Voting Service Provider, 2018 Municipal & School Board Elections.  Administration recommends that Intelivote Systems Inc. be selected for the provision of Internet and Telephone Election Services for the 2018 Municipal and School Board Elections at a cost of $42,425 plus HST.

4. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No 30-17 Re: 2018 Council Conferences.  Administration is recommending that Council pre-approve participation at various regularly scheduled municipal conferences in the 2018 calendar year.

5. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No 31-17 Re: 2018 December Holiday Schedule.  Administration is recommending that Tecumseh Town Hall be closed between Christmas 2018 and New Years Day 2019.

c. Financial Services

1. Director Financial Services & Treasurer, Report No. 13-17 Re: Essex Powerlines Corporation Long Term Financing Agreement Renewal.  Essex Power Lines is proposing to offer the Town an interest rate of 3.80% as part of the long term financing agreement with the Town, providing the Town with income of $58,700 annually which is a $ 3,100 reduction from the previous return of $61,800.

2. Deputy Treasurer & Tax Collector, Report No. 14-17 Re: Vacancy Rebate Program Review.  Administration is recommending that the town work collectively with the County Tax Collectors and Treasurers group to conduct a county-wide public consultation session to propose the elimination of the Vacancy Rebate Program in Essex County for the 2018 taxation year.

d. Information & Communication Services

1. Director Information & Communication Services, Report No 02- 17 85 - 117 Re: Telus Corporate Purchasing Group Agreement.  Administration is recommending approval of an agreement with Telus for mobile phone usage that includes an increase in monthly data allowance per user and pool (from 1GB to 3GB), improved U.S. rate plans for all users for voice, texting and data, allowing for Bring Your Own Device plans, and continued monthly airtime credits as per the Telus antenna lease agreement for equipment found on the Town’s water tower.

e. Parks & Recreation Services

1. Manager Parks & Horticulture, Report No 20-17 Re: Tender Award for the Request for Quotations, Supply of Equipment for Parks Department.  Administration recommends the following purchases: a) Delta Power Ltd ($108,500 plus HST) for the supply of 4 (four) Kubota zero-turn mowers, and 1(one) Kubota Skid Steer Loader, and b) Trade-in of $49,500 plus HST for 4(four) Kubota zero-turn mowers, and 1(one) Bobcat Skid Steer Loader for a net cost of $59,000 plus HST.

f. Planning & Building Services

1. Manager Planning Services, Report No 24-17 Re: Tecumseh Transit Service (TTS), January to June 2017 Status Report.  Administration notes that ridership trends are generally the same with almost half of all transit users accessing the Tecumseh Mall stop, and a decrease in ridership of 3.7%.

2. Director, Planning and Building Services. Report No 25-17 Re: County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS), Town of Tecumseh 2018 Proposed Projects, Dedicated Bike Lanes Along Lesperance Road and Design and Utility Relocates - Trail Along Walker Road.  Council is advised that two projects, being the Lesperance Road bicycle lane conversion (from centre left lane) in Ward 1 at a cost of $112,000 and potentially reduced by provincial funding, and the Walker Road trail construction, at a cost of $237,600 and potentially reduced by County of Essex funding, proceed in 2018.

3. Director, Planning and Building Services, Report No 26-17 145 - 154 Re: Financial Incentive Program Grant Application, Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan, 12214 Tecumseh Road (2012471 Ontario Inc. / Buckingham Realty), Building Façade Improvement Grant.  Administration is recommending that the Buckingham Realty building on Tecumseh Road be approved for a Building Façade Improvement Grant for a total amount of $15,000.00 toward the costs associated with the façade improvements being undertaken.

4. Manager Building Services & Chief Building Official, Report No 27-17 Re: 2017 Six Month Permit Report.  Construction value is down by $6,349,576 or 22 percent over last year due in part to a decrease in new residential construction over the previous year.  433 building permits were issued, up from 215 due principally to backwater valve installation.

g. Public Works & Environmental Services

1. Director Public Works & Environmental Services, Report No 42- 17 Re: Installation of Highway 401 Gateway Signage, Electrical Works, Tender Award.  Administration is recommending accepting the tender from DeAngelo Brothers Corporation for the Installation of Highway 401 Gateway Signage, Electrical Works, in the amount of $32,600 plus HST to complete electrical servicing for the signage.

2. Drainage Superintendent, Report No 43-17 Re: East McPherson Drain – Tender Award.  Administration is recommending that the tender for the Repair and Improvement of the East McPherson Drain in the amount of $103,992.35 excluding HST, be awarded to Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking (Sarnia) Ltd.

3. Manager Roads & Fleet, Report No 44-17 Re: Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation Project Proposal Award.  Administration recommends that new work as part of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation Project in the estimated amount of $1,492,900 excluding HST, be awarded to Sewer Technologies in a reduced amount of $1,157,000 excluding HST.for the renewal and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer pipe, manholes and the rehabilitation of sanitary sewer service connections in the Town of Tecumseh wastewater system.

For information on these or other items, please contact me at 226-773-1910 or andrew@andrewdowie.ca

This week, Town Council begins at 5:30pm for our Policies and Priorities Meeting,

The full packet can be found here.

Delegations include:

• Melanie Coulter, Windsor Essex County Humane Society Re: Dog Control By-Law, Tethering Enforcement
• Tom Kitsos, Deputy Treasurer & Tax Collector Re: Budget Document Presentation

Reports include:

a. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 24-17 Re: Dog Control By-law Review.  The Dog Control By-law is proposed to be updated in order to regulate the following behaviours:

• Offering a weather proof enclosure in cases of extreme weather for outdoor dogs.
• Restricting tethering to 4 hours a day, 3 metres in length, and must be without a choke collar.
• Transporting outside of the passenger cab of a vehicle is prohibited unless they are otherwise protected.

Enforcement is proposed to be undertaken by the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society.  

Fees are proposed to be raised as follows:

• Dog Licence/Tag fee (on or before March 31st) be raised from $15.00 to $20.00
• Dog Licence/Tag fee (after March 31st) be raised from $30.00 to $35.00
• Replacement Dog Tag fee be raised from $3.00 to $10.00

b. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 14-17 Re: Health & Safety Policy No. 7 Annual Review.  This is a regulatory review of the Town's Health and Safety policies that is required annually.

c. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 23-17 Re: Issuance of Marriage Licences.  Administration proposes to begin a Marriage Licence Issuance service.  The cost of the licence would be $130.

d. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 25-17 Re: Little River & Mason Alley from Coronado to Barry, Request for Alley Closing and Transfer of Lands.  Administration is recommending approval of the alley closure between Little River Boulevard and Mason Place, and division and disposition of the land parcels to abutting property owners.

e. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 26-17 Re: Procedural By-Law Review and Revisions.  This is a housekeeping by-law that updates certain definitions to match new Municipal Act definitions, formalize current practices (Order of Business), and new items including receiving delegations.  Of note is that the recommended change will give the Administration the authority to deny delegations if the matter is part of duties delegated to Administration.  It also proposes a prohibition of materials not submitted to the clerk ahead of time including placards and signs.  Conversely, delegates would be protected from interruption from Members of Council.

f. Purchasing Officer, Report No. 09-17 Re: Amendment to Purchasing Policy No. 17 and Procurement Policies and Procedures Bylaw 2006-03.  Administration recommends amendment to the policies and procedures such as introducing language with respect to Accessibility legislation, trade agreements, clarification regarding the "two envelope" process for requests for proposal, and increasing the authority of Administration to self-approve purchases and reducing the number of large purchases sent back to Town Council for approval.

g. Director Parks & Recreation Services, Report No. 15-17 Re: Commemorative Bench Program - Policy.  Administration is bringing forward a framework for commemorative benches including maintenance and replacement going forward including assignment of costs and clarifying that the bench would be a ten year commitment.

At 7pm, regular business begins.  The packet can be found here.

Communications include:

a. Greater Essex County District School Board Re: Surplus Property and Building, 12433 Dillon Drive.  Victoria Public School is being offered for sale by the Public School Board at market value.

b. Environment and Climate Change Canada  Re: Protection and Restoration of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin.  The Minister's Office acknowledges Council's resolution supporting continued funding for Great Lakes quality improvement.

c. Town of Lakeshore Re: Notice of Public Meeting.  The Stewart Gilbert portable toilet business at 2136 Manning Road is seeking approval to add a new building to the property.  The meeting will be held at 6pm on Tuesday August 8th at Lakeshore Council Chambers.

d. Town of Lakeshore  Re: Notice of the Passing of a Temporary Use Zoning By-Law Amendment by the Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore.  Lakeshore is requesting submissions before August 14th regarding plans to operate a Film Studio on the property at 20 North Rear Road at Manning Road, south of Highway 401 and the OPP Station (the property currently fenced in)

e. County of Essex Re: Support for Bill 94 - Amendments to the Highway Traffic Act and Pilot Project.  Essex County advises that it supports Bill 94 from MPP Rick Nicholls regarding the installation of School Bus Cameras.

f. County of Essex Re: Notice of Decision of Official Plan Amendment No. 39, 11941 Tecumseh Road.  Essex County has approved the Condominium Development previously approved by Tecumseh Town Council.

COMMUNICATIONS ACTION REQUIRED

a. Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Re: Human Services Symposium.  Administration recommends that the Mayor and Members of Council be authorized to attend the Human Services Symposium in Toronto on September 21, 2017.

b. Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Re: Municipal Labour Relations Symposium.  Administration recommends that the Mayor and Members of Council be authorized to attend AMO Municipal Labour Relations Symposium in Toronto on September 22, 2017

c. County of Essex, Re: Support for Windsor Essex County Environment Committee Resolution Pertaining to the Ontario Nuclear Emergency Response Plan.  Administration recommends that the County of Essex Resolution No. 158-17 and Windsor Essex County Environmental Committee Resolution recommending changes to the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan be supported, which call for giving local residents the same protections from Nuclear Disasters as residents living near Ontario Power Generation facilities as we are in close proximity to various United States-based facilities.

d. The Township of The Archipelago, Re: Reconsider Proposed Changes Under Bill 86, Re: Out of Court Payments.  Administration recommends that the Municipality of Killarney’s Resolution No. 17-198 appealing to the Minister of Municipal Affairs to reconsider changes to the Municipal Act, 2001 as a result of Bill 68 regarding tax registration procedures which would end payments out of court for municipalities, be supported.  On tax sales, the municipality currently receives payment.  The Province is proposing to end this practice.  

REPORTS

a. Corporate Services & Clerk

1. Manager Committee & Community Services, Report No. 20-17 Cat Spay and Neuter Voucher Program, Cat Intake Program, Bi-Annual Update for 2017.  74 of 89 feral cat vouchers have been issued, and no low income vouchers have been claimed.  14 cat intake program contributions have been made this year, which is a reduction from past years.  The data suggests that the Town's feral cat population is declining. 

2. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 21-17 Re: Call for 2017 Award Nominations.  Administration is recommending that the Dr. Henri Breault Community Excellence Award and Donald “Donny” Massender Memorial Volunteer Award, as well as the 2018 Senior of the Year Award (Awards) nominations be advertised and selections made on November 28, 2017.

3. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 22-17 Re: Advisory and Statutory Committees Call for 2018 Applications.  Administration is recommending that applications be sought for the following committees: a. Committee of Adjustment (if Council does not appoint from within); b. Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee; c. Cultural & Arts Advisory Committee; d. Heritage Committee; e. Senior Advisory Committee; and f. Youth Advisory Committee.

b. Financial Services

1. Deputy Treasurer & Tax Collector, Report No. 12-17 Re: Budget Variance Report – June 30, 2017.  The Town is projecting a surplus of $169,000, assisted by LED lighting conversion, higher building permit revenues and property assessments, offset by the Backwater Valve and Foundation Drain Disconnection subsidy programs.

c. Parks & Recreation Services

1. Manager Recreation Programs & Events, Report No. 19-17 Re: Pathway to Potential 2017 Funding Agreement.  This zero cost agreement allows Pathway to Potential to administer poverty reduction funding for the Town of Tecumseh.  The Town would receive funds to assist low income children participate in recreational programs.

d. Public Works & Environmental Services

1. Director Public Works & Environmental Services, Report No. 39-17 Re: Installation of Tecumseh Gateway Signage on Highway 401, Tender Award.  Approval is sought for the Highway 401 Gateway Signage tender, in the amount of $91,963 plus HST to DeAngelo Brothers Corporation (DBi Services).  Signs will be places westbound at Manning Road and eastbound at North Talbot Road.

2. Manager Roads and Fleet, Report No. 40-17 123 - 127 Re: Gauthier/Cedarwood Sanitary Pump Station Consultant Recommendation for the Clean Water and Wastewater Funding Project.  Administration recommends that the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) of the Government of Ontario be retained to provide the engineering consulting services, procurement and contract administration for repair work proposed on the Gauthier/Cedarwood Sanitary Pump Station, in the amount of $155,000, including nonrebateable HST, and will be charged against the Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation Project

For questions on these or any other municipal matters, please contact me at andrew@andrewdowie.ca or 226-773-1910.

Council begins at 5:30pm with a Public Information Centre regarding parking on Pentilly Road.  There has been some parking on the pedestrian pathway in recent years and continuing.  This was brought to Council's attention for action.  Administration is recommending that we begin by installing "No Parking on Sidewalk" signage in an effort to reinforce that the behaviour is prohibited.  The full packet can be found here.

At 6:30pm the Court of Revision will sit to determine assessing of costs related to cleaning of the Webster Drain to benefiting property owners.  The full packet can be found here.

Regular business begins at 7pm.  The full packet can be found here.

Delegations include:

• Wendy Pulleyblank-Cunningham, The Olde Sandwich South & Area Historical Society Re: Request for Resource Centre at Fire Station No. 2.  The historical society is seeking $48,000 to construct an addition to Fire Hall 2 for their programming and resource storage.
• Dan Beaulieu Re: Urban Chickens

COMMUNICATIONS FOR INFORMATION

a. Municipality of Kincardine & Municipality of Clarington write to show their support for the Bruce Power Deep Geologic Repository plan.

b. Town of Lakeshore Re: Notice of Open House and Complete Application.  The Stewart Gilbert portable toilet business is seeking permission to add a new accessory building.  An open house was held on July 13, 2017.

c. Community Schools Alliance Re: Call for Nominations.  The organization is seeking nominations to its Executive Committee.

d. Township of North Stormont Re: Conservation Authority Act.  North Stormont opposes new requirements by the Province of Ontario requiring that Conservation Authority boards be represented by at least 50% of its members having science backgrounds after 2018.

e. City of Owen Sound Re: Support Resolution - Request for Economic Impact Analysis.  Owen Sound is requesting that an economic analysis be undertaken prior to implementing changes to the Employment Standards Act.

REPORTS

a. Financial Services 1. Deputy Treasurer & Tax Collector, Report No. 11/17 Re: 2018 Business Plan & Budget Timetable.  It is recommended that Council adopt the following timelines for the 2018 budget:

• Council consultation September 12, 2017
• Public engagement September 12 to September 30, 2017
• Table proposed Business Plan & Budget November 14, 2017
• Council deliberations November 21, 2017
• Council deliberations (if needed) November 22, 2017
• Council consideration & adoption December 12, 2017 

b. Fire & Rescue Services

1. Director Fire Services & Fire Chief, Report No. 06/17 Re: Tecumseh Fire Services – Q2 2017 Update.  This report speaks to the activities of the Fire Department over the past 3 months and some comparisons of activities versus past years.

2. Director Fire Services & Fire Chief, Report No. 07/17 Re: Pumper/Rescue Unit #1 Tender Award.  Administration is recommending that the tender for the Pumper/Rescue Unit #1 be awarded to Fort Garry Fire Trucks at a cost of $672,000 plus HST.  Because this amount is higher than the estimated cost, additional funding of $86,000 would also need to be provided from the Fire Apparatus Lifecycle Reserve.

c. Parks & Recreation Services

1. Director Parks & Recreation Services, Report No. 04/17 Re: Community Support – Optimist Club St. Clair Beach.  This report speaks to the role of the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach in the community.

2. Manager Recreation Programs & Events, Report No. 17/17 Re: Optimist Club’s Family Fun Fair 2017.  Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach is requesting relief from the Noise By-law in order to permit the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach to operate loud speakers or sound amplifying equipment on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for background and event announcements at McAuliffe Park.  The Club is also seeking relief from the Town’s Sign Bylaw starting September 1, 2017 to permit them to advertise the Family Fun Fair on town lands provided that the signs do not impede traffic sight lines.

3. Manager Recreation Programs & Events, Report No. 18/17 Re: Tecumseh BIA’s Fall Into Health Day Event.  Tecumseh BIA is seeking relief from the Noise By-law in order to operate loud speakers or sound amplifying equipment on Sunday, September 24, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for background music and event announcements in Lakewood Park.  Tecumseh BIA is also seeking an exemption from the Town’s Sign By-law starting August 28, 2017 to permit them to advertise the Fall Into Health Day event at various Town-owned locations, provided that the signs do not impede traffic sight lines.

d. Planning & Building Services

1. Manager Planning Services, Report No. 23/17 Re: Encroachment Agreement to Facilitate an Outdoor Patio, Lesperance Plaza Inc. (Carrots N’ Dates Restaurant), 1125 Lesperance Road.  Carrots N' Dates is seeking permission to create an outdoor patio on Lesperance Road on the municipal sidewalk.  There would be room for 6 tables.  The area would be 34' x 12', leaving 18' of sidewalk available.

e. Public Works & Environmental Services

1. Drainage Superintendent, Report No. 36/17 Re: Request for Repair and Improvements to a Municipal Drain Appointment of Drainage Engineer -- Shuttleworth Drain.  Administration recommends that Rood Engineering Inc. be appointed Drainage Engineer for the Town in order to examine the impacts of installing an access bridge located at 5074 North Talbot Road, and to prepare a Drainage Report for the Shuttleworth Drain (Drain) in accordance with Section 78 of the Drainage Act, including provisions for future maintenance of the Drain.

For questions on these or other municipal items, please contact me at 226-773-1910 or andrew@andrewdowie.ca

This week, Town Council begins at 7pm.  The packet can be found here.

We will be discussing the following:

DELEGATIONS

• Hannah Ruuth & Kristi Koutros, Youth Advisory Committee
• Doug Drouillard & Paul Morand, Senior Advisory Committee

COMMUNICATIONS FOR INFORMATION

a. Town of Lakeshore Re: Notice of Public Meeting.  This notice is to advise of a public meeting to consider turning the planned Marijuana facility on Manning Road south of Hwy 401 into a Film Studio for a period of three years.  The meeting will be held at 6pm on Tuesday July 11th.

b. Township of Lake of Bays Re: Resolution of Support Requesting the Tax-Exempt Portion of Remuneration Paid to Local Officials be Reinstated.  Town Council members cannot claim deductions for expenses incurred to fulfill their duties (ex. this website, gasoline/vehicle).  The federal government has previously allowed a blanket tax exemption for municipal councillors of 1/3rd of their council pay in lieu.  In this year's budget this was taken away entirely.  Lake of Bays wishes to see it reinstated and is asking for support.

c. Town of Amherstburg Re: Notice of Passing of a Zoning By-law.  This By-law allows breweries and cideries to operate in agricultural areas.

d. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Re: Nominate an Outstanding Ontario Physician in your Community.  The College wishes to recognize outstanding physicians and is soliciting nominations from the community.  The deadline is October 2, 2017 at 5pm.  Information can be solicited from CPSOaward@cpso.on.ca

e. Ministry of Education Re: Plan to Strengthen Rural and Northern Education.  The province has announced a moratorium on rural school closings until a new planning process is set up.

f. International Joint Commission Canada and United States Federal Budget Strategy Re: Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, and

g. Office of the Prime Minister Re: Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative.  These letters acknowledge receipt of our communications expressing concerns with reduced federal Great Lakes remediation funding.

REPORTS

a. Corporate Services & Clerk

1. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 16/17 Re: Essex Power Corporation, Appointment of Proxyholder for Shareholders' 2017 Annual Meeting.  Administration is recommending that Mayor McNamara be designated to have voting rights at the Annual Meeting of Essex Power, and that lay appointee Tom Burton serve as the alternate.

2. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 17/17 Re: Tecumseh BIA Night Market.  The Tecumseh Business Improvement Area Board of Management [BIA] is hosting on Friday July 14th the next Tecumseh Night Market at the Tecumseh Town Centre Plaza, and consequently are requesting relief from the Noise By-law between 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm and from the Sign By-law from Friday, July 14 through Saturday, July 29, 2017, in order to display 24-inch by 18-inch size signs at the following Town owned locations: BIA Parkette, Tecumseh Arena, Lakewood Park, Poisson Parkette, Lacasse Park, Chippewa Park, and Green Acres Park; and to display a 5-foot by 3-foot sign on the fence located on the north side of the Tecumseh Town Centre Plaza facing County Road 22 subject to the concurrence of the County of Essex.

3. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 18/17 Re: Storyboard - Harold Rindlisbacher.  The Rindlisbacher family requesting approval for placement of a Storyboard regarding former Village of St. Clair Beach Councillor and Deputy Reeve, Harold Rindlisbacher, and his dedication to preserving the former Lakewood Golf Course as green space, located at Lakewood Park on the north side.

b. Parks & Recreation Services

1. Director Parks & Recreation Services, Report No. 14/17 Re: Update to Tecumseh Parks By-Law No. 2009-13.  Administration is recommending that our by-law be updated to recognize that fishing can be allowed at Lakewood Park.  Currently it is prohibited.

c. Public Works & Environmental Services

1. Manager Roads & Fleet, Report No. 37/17 Re: Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation Project Sole Source – Manhole Inspections & Rain Catcher Installations.  Administration is recommending contracting one-time services with the Ontario Government's Clean Water Agency in order to complete wastewater system manhole inspections, supply and install rain catchers and replace damaged manhole covers, all to reduce the inflow in the Town’s wastewater system.

For questions on these or other municipal items, please feel free to contact me at 226-773-1910 or adowie@tecumseh.ca

This week, the public meeting of Council begins at 6pm.

The first order of business is a statutory meeting to consider the rezoning at 11941 Tecumseh Road. There is a proposal to allow an apartment building of up to five storeys in height and a maximum of 51 residential dwelling units and one live/work unit, along with associated on-site surface parking. Currently, in the official plan, it is contemplated to be General Commercial Zone (C3) and it is being requested that this zoning be changed to General Commercial Zone (C3-14) which allows for apartment buildings. The nature of the development would be very similar to the recent 53-unit apartment development approved for next door, however at this time there are no renderings to show what the building would look like. The full packet can be found here: 

At 6:30pm the Court of Revision meets to discuss assessing property owners living adjacent for the Repair and Improvement to the East McPherson Drain in response to a resident request for cleaning. The packet can be found here: 

At 6:45pm Council meets to discuss the Repair and Improvement to the Webster Drain in response to a resident request for cleaning. The packet can be found here: 

At 7pm, regular business begins. The packet can be found here:

Delegations include:

1. Cynthia Swift, CPA, KPMG Re: 2016 Audited Financial Statements; 
2. Kenneth Coulson Re: 2017 Senior of the Year; 
3. Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) CEO, Gordon Orr, and Vice President Tourism Programs & Development, Lynnette Bain Re: TWEPI 2016 Year in Review. The latter presentation, Plenty of Reasons to Visit Windsor Essex - Video, can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Tuv5GLOT86c1pIa1A5OXNVbXM/view?usp=sharing
4. Roger Demars Re: Proposed Parking Restrictions on the East Side of Pentilly Road
5. Fiona Bryden Re: Proposed Parking Restrictions on the East Side of Pentilly Road

Communications include:

• a. Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat Re: 2017 Ontario Senior of the Year Certificate. The Ontario Government has recognized Mr. Kenneth Coulson as a 2017 Ontario Senior of the Year.
• b. City of St. Catharines Re: Canada's 150th Birthday (Flags). St. Catherines is seeking a sales tax exemption for Canadian Flags.
• c. Ontario Municipal Board Re: Decision Issued, Nabbout v. Tecumseh (Town). This reflects a notice of the Ontario Municipal Board that a hearing will be held on this issue, which is an appeal of the Del Duca rezoning decision to allow industrial development on North Talbot Road west of Weston Park. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 10 a.m.
• d. The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Re: Speed Reduction on 400 Series Highways in Inclement Weather. Leeds-Grenville is seeking speed reduction measures for vehicles in case of inclement weather on Ontario freeways.
• e. County of Essex, Notice of Decision Re: Official Plan Amendment No. 38 - Town of Tecumseh Official Plan,
• 11957 Tecumseh Road. Essex County approves the Official Plan amendment supporting the new apartment building on Tecumseh Road west of Shawnee.
• f. OPG Nuclear Re: Ensuring Safe, Permanent Solution to Manage Nuclear Waste. Ontario Power Generation advises that it is willing to discuss their plans for burial of nuclear waste near the Bruce Nuclear Power Plant site.
• g. Town of New Tecumseth Re: Ontario Carbon Tax. New Tecumseth has asked the Province of Ontario to have the Climate Change mitigation measures broken out as a separate line item in electrical bills and is seeking Council's support. Administration is not recommending same.
• h. Town of Amherstburg Re: EMS Services. Amherstburg is seeking out a report explaining alleviating differences that municipalities pay for ambulance services in Essex County.
• i. Town of Essex Re: Request for Province to Halt All Wind Turbine Approvals in Unwilling Host Communities. The Town of Essex is requesting support for a prohibition of wind turbine construction in municipalities that do not want them.
• j. Kevin Ryan Re: Parking on Pentilly. Mr. Ryan opposes the changes to parking that were recommended by Councillor Altenhof for Pentilly.

Commnications where action is required include:

• a. Town of Shelburne, Re: Highway of Heroes. Administration recommends that the challenge by the Town of Shelburne be accepted, and that authorization be given to the purchase of a ‘Hero Tree’ in the amount of $150 for planting of along the Highway of Heroes.
• b. Township of Essa, Re: New Driver Sign. Administration recommends that the April 19, 2017 Resolution by the Council of the Township of Essa respecting New Driver signs, be received, as recommended by the Tecumseh Police Services Board (PSB 24/17).

Reports include:
a. Chief Administrative Officer Re: Supplementary Report on Ontario Power Generation Deep Geological Repository. This report provides further information regarding the planned storage of nuclear waste near the Bruce Nuclear Power Plant site.

b. Corporate Services & Clerk

1. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 13/17 Re: Farm Lease Agreement - John Nostadt, 2017 Crop Year. Administration is recommending that the Town enter into a one year term Lease Agreement with John Nostadt, of Nostadt Stock Farms (Nostadt), to farm the Town’s 18 acres of farmland located on the south side of Baseline Road and that By-law No. 2017-41 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute a Farm Lease Agreement between Town and Nostadt for the 2017 Crop Year, be approved.
2. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 15/17 Re: Windsor Sports & Culture Club - 13th Annual Community Celebration - Noise By-law Exemption Request. Administration is recommending that relief be granted from the Noise By-law No. 2002-07, as amended, in order to permit the Windsor Sports & Culture Club to operate loud speakers, or sound amplifying equipment, on Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for live band performances/entertainment during their annual community event celebration.

c. Financial Services

1. Director Financial Services & Treasurer, Report No. 07/17 Re: Windsor/Essex Provincial Offences (POA) Annual Report 2016. The Town’s share of revenues in 2016 was $145,746, an improvement of $7,775 over prior year levels. 
2. Director Financial Services & Treasurer, Report No. 08/17 Re: 2016 Annual Report on Investment and Cash Management. There was a rate of return of 1.96% in short term investments, 4.42% on long term investments, and 3.62% on medium term investments.
3. Director Financial Services & Treasurer, Report No. 10/17 Re: 2016 Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement. Administration recommends that the 2016 Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement, prepared in accordance with the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27, s. 43, be published. The development charge reserve fund balance as of December 31, 2016 was $467,836 but these funds are earmarked for growth-related projects.

d. Parks & Recreation Services

1. Manager Recreation Program & Events, Report No. 13/17 Re: Transition Timelines for the Tecumseh Corn Festival. Administration recommends that the Director Parks & Recreation be authorized to enter into direct negotiations with a local community organization to take over the management of the Tecumseh Corn Festival; and further that Administration prepare a report for Council’s consideration regarding the results of the direct negotiations. There was previously a RFP that solicited no bids.
2. Manager Recreation Program & Events, Report No. 16/17 Re: Tecumseh Terry Fox Run 2017. Administration is requesting that Council consider the request from the Tecumseh Terry Fox Run organizers to waive the associated fees for the use of Green Acres Optimist Park Pavilion and Community Centre for the Tecumseh Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 17, 2017.

e. Planning & Building Services

1. Director, Planning & Building Services, Report No. 21/17 Re: Financial Incentive Program Grant Application, Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan, 12233 Tecumseh Road (St. Anne Church), Building Façade Improvement Grant Program. Administration is recommending that St. Anne's Church be approved for a retrofit grant of $15,000.00 towards the costs associated with the façade improvements being undertaken in accordance with the Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan.
2. Director, Planning & Building Services, Report No. 22/17 Re: Financial Incentive Program Grant Application, Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan, 1125 Lesperance Road (Carrots N’ Dates Restaurant), Sidewalk Café Grant Program. Administration is recommending approval of a Sidewalk Cafe Grant for a total amount of $2,000.00 toward the costs associated with the construction and installation of an outdoor patio associated with the Carrots N’ Dates restaurant in accordance with the Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan.

f. Public Works & Environmental Services

1. Drainage Superintendent, Report No. 27/17 Re: Request for Repair & Improvement to a Municipal Drain Appointment of Drainage Engineer – Dawson Drain. Administration recommends that Gerard Rood, P.Eng., of Rood Engineering Inc. be appointed Drainage Engineer for the Dawson Drain. 
2. Manager Roads & Fleet, Report No. 28/17 Re: Parking Restrictions on Pentilly Road. Administration is recommending that parking be prohibited on the east side of Pentilly Road from Riverside Drive to Beach Grove Drive, with 3. ‘No Parking’ signs be installed to convey the parking restrictions on the east side of Pentilly Road from Riverside Drive to Beach Grove Drive; that the cost to purchase and install the ‘No Parking’ signage be funded from the Public Works Operating Budget; and further that parking on the west side of Pentilly Road along with any traffic or parking-related issues including potential damages to the structural grassed shoulders on the west side of Pentilly Road, be monitored. 
3. Manager Engineering Services, Report No. 29/17 Re: Amendment to the 2017-2021 PWES Capital Works Plan, Various Watermain Improvement Projects. Administration is recommending that the following projects be adopted for design in 2017 and construction in 2018:

   a) Mack Court Watermain Replacement $230,400
   b) Lacasse Park Watermain Replacement $327,700
   c) Tecumseh Road Watermain Abandonment $207,300
   d) Alden Crescent Watermain Replacement $154,800
   e) Hwy #3 / Roscon Industrial Drive Interconnection $157,000
   For a total of $ 1,077,200

4. Manager Roads & Fleet, Report No. 32/17 Re: Dedicated Bike Lane Pavement Markings on Lesperance Road. Administration is recommending soliciting quotations for pavement marking painting (removal and reapplication) by Water Jetting or Grinding, along Lesperance Road from Riverside Drive to McNorton Street, to create dedicated bike lanes, with a cost allocation of $112,000 for the pavement marking painting be approved with funding to be provided from the Roads Lifecycle Reserve, and that consideration be given to carrying out the pavement marking painting (removal and reapplication) on Lesperance Road from Riverside Drive to McNorton Street, to create dedicated bike lanes, in the 2018 Public Works & Environmental Services Capital Works Plan due to congestion on Lesperance Road this summer and the potential of cost savings in 2018. 
5. Manager Roads & Fleet, Report No. 34/17 250 - 253 Re: 2017 Tar & Chip Tender Award. Administration recomemnds that a contract with Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. for the 2017 Tar & Chip Tender, in the amount of $278,450 plus HST, be accepted. Tar and chip would include 8th Concession Road: South Talbot Road to County Road 8; Sexton Sideroad: Highway 3 to South Talbot Road and Sexton Sideroad Railroad Crossing.
6. Manager Roads & Fleet, Report No. 35/17 Re: 2017 Asphalt Paving Tender Award. Administration is recommending that the low tender from Coco Paving Inc. in the amount of $829,390 plus HST, for the 2017 Asphalt Paving Tender, be approved and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract for the services with Coco Paving Inc. Streets include Outer Drive, Hebert Street, Juniper Court, Clarice Avenue, Mack Court, Burdick Crescent, Brouillette Court and Arlington Boulevard.

For questions on these or other municipal matters, please contact me at 226-773-1910 or andrew@andrewdowie.ca

This week, Tecumseh Council begins at 6pm.

The first meeting deals with the Reconsidered Repair and Improvement to the East McPherson Drain Report. Drain cleaning was requested for the East McPherson Drain by a property owner in the area. There was dispute among some of the owners that certain works associated with this cleaning would not be necessary. The matter is being brought back to Council for final decision.

You can read the full packet here.

Regular business begins at 7pm. The full packet can be found here. 

Delegations include: Tecumseh CAO Tony Haddad Re: Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators' Long Service
Recognition Award; Randal Winters and Karen Howard, The Rotary Club of Windsor Re: Fish Fry Event; Tom Bateman and Peter Bziuk of the County of Essex Re: Intersection of County Roads 19 & 22 Improvements; and John Henderson of the Essex Region Conservation Authority Re: Upper Little River Master Plan Environmental Assessment.

Communications include:

• a. Town of Amherstburg Re: Notice of Public Meeting to Consider a Zoning By-law Amendment. They are considering treating breweries and cideries of a similar manner to wineries in their Agricultural Zoning regulations.
• b. Honourable Bill Mauro, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs Re: Proposed Building Code - Septic System Pump Out Requirement. Originally, the Province was going to require new regular inspections of septic systems as part of changes to the Building Code, however these changes have now been abandoned. 
• c. Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada and Premier of Quebec Re: U.S. budget cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Each representative has responded to the letter issued and have advised that they are in communication with relevant authorities.

9. COMMUNICATIONS ACTION REQUIRED
a. Township of Essa, Re: New Driver Sign THAT April 19, 2017 Resolution by the Council of the Township of Essa
respecting New Driver signs be referred to the Tecumseh Police Services Board for review and recommendation. This request is to make it compulsory to have G1 and G2 drivers have identification in the vehicles that they are driving.

REPORTS
a. Chief Administrative Officer
1. Chief Administrative Officer, Report No. 06/17 Re: Ontario Power Generation Deep Geological Repository. This report details some of the activity surrounding the Ontario Power Generation plans to bury nuclear waste at the Bruce Nuclear Power Plant.

b. Corporate Services & Clerk
1. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 11/17 Re: Skate Shop Lease Agreement, Tecumseh Arena. Due to the sale of the SkatePro business, the agreement with the company requires amendment to identify the new owner.

c. Financial Services

1. Deputy Treasurer & Tax Collector, Report No. 04/17 Re: 2016 Year-End Budget Variance Report. For 2016, a tax-supported surplus of $365,597 was realized and is proposed to be transferred as follows. 
2. Deputy Treasurer & Tax Collector, Report No. 05/17 Re: Energy Conservation & Demand Management Plan - Annual Update. This is a compulsory report prepared for the Province in which the Town's goals towards fuel and electricity reduction are measured. We have experienced good success in reducing our electrical demand. So far our reductions in natural gas and gasoline have not reached where we have targeted, so some further work is needed.
3. Deputy Treasurer & Tax Collector, Report No. 06/17 Re: Budget Variance Report - March 31, 2017. A year end surplus of $46,000 is projected based on current trends.

d. Parks & Recreation Services

1. Manager Recreation Programs & Events, Report No. 05/17 Re: Rotary Club Fish Fry. The Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) are requesting authorization to sell and serve alcoholic beverages for consumption by patrons at Lakewood Park on Friday, July 21, 2017 from 4pm to 8pm as part of their Fish Fry; to be granted an exemption from the Town’s Sign By-law starting June 23, 2017 to permit them to advertise the Fish Fry Event in the BIA Parkette, Tecumseh Recreation Complex & Arena, Lakewood Park, Poisson Parkette, Lacasse Park, Chippewa Park and Green Acres Park, provided that the signs do not impede traffic site lines; and further that Relief be granted from the Noise By-law No. 2002-07, as amended, in order to permit the Rotary Club of Windsor to operate loud speakers or sound amplifying equipment during the Fish Fry event for the purposes of musical entertainment and event announcements on Friday, July 21, 2017 between 4pm and 8pm.
2. Director Parks & Recreation Services, Report No. 06/17 Re: Multi-Use Sportsplex - Proposed Next Steps. The latest estimate for this project is that it would carry a capital cost in the $22-24 million range. Depending on how successful the Town may be in soliciting grants and fundraising, building the facility could require either a 4.05%, 4.96% or 7.67% property tax increase. The facility is expected to break even on an operational basis.
3. Manager Recreation Programs & Events, Report No. 10/17 Re: 2017 Tecumseh Corn Festival. The Knights of Columbus is seeking permission to sell and serve alcoholic beverages for consumption by patrons at Lacasse Park from August 24, 2017 to August 27, 2017; and the festival is seeking relief from the Noise By-law on Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 3:00 pm - 1:00 am; Friday, August 25, 2017 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 am; Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 am, and Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The Festival is also looking to be granted permission to use the municipal parking lots located at Town Hall (917 Lesperance Road) and Tecumseh Recreation Complex & Arena (12021 McNorton Street) for Festival visitor parking.
4. Supervisor Recreation Programs & Event, Report No. 11/17 Re: Canada 150 Celebration. The following activities are planned:

a. Canada 150 Mosaic Workshops: June 19th at the Tecumseh Recreation Complex & Arena and on June 20th at Tecumseh Vista Academy
b. Canada Day Weekend:

1. Friday, June 30:
   1. A free recreational swim at the Tecumseh Leisure Pool from 1PM-3:30PM, sponsored by the Healthy Kids Community Challenge and the Tecumseh Youth Advisory Committee.
   2. Border City Barkers Dog Agility Show at Lakewood Park at 8:30PM.
   3. Fireworks display at Lakewood Park starting at dusk.
2. Saturday, July 1:
   1. Community celebration at Lakewood Park from 1PM-4PM with free family activities, including bouncy castles, demonstrations, games, giveaways, and more.
3. Sunday, July 2:
   1. Free outdoor concert at Lakewood Park starting at 1PM performed by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet

The Youth Advisory Committee will also be hosting a career fair in the fall as part of the Ontario 150 Grant received earlier this year.

5. Manager Recreation Programs & Events, Report No. 12/17 Re: St. Clair College Baseball. St. Clair College is requesting authorization to sell and serve alcoholic beverages for consumption by patrons at the Lacasse Park Baseball Diamond during home games throughout the 2017 baseball season starting June 1, 2017 through to and including August 31, 2017.

e. Planning & Building Services

1. Director Planning & Building Services, Report No. 16/17 Re: County of Essex Agricultural Lot Size Study Related to Farm Lot Severances. Administration is recommending that Council support a minimum agricultural lot size of 40 hectares (98.8 acres).
2. Director Planning & Building Services, Report No. 17/17 Re: Financial Incentive Program Grant Application, Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan, 1125 Lesperance Road (Lesperance Plaza Inc), Building Façade Improvement Grant Program. This plaza (ex-Big V/Family Video) is being recommended for a Building Façade Improvement Grant in the amount of $15,000.00 under the Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan.
3. Director Planning & Building Services, Report No. 18/17 Re: Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments - Final Recommendation, 2253246 Ontario Inc. (Carl Bernat), 11957 Tecumseh Road. Administration is recommending adopting the accompanying by-laws to allow the condominium development located on Tecumseh Road just west of Shawnee.
4. Manager Planning Services, Report No. 19/17 Re: Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments, Ms. Loretta Campeau, 11941 Tecumseh Road, Proposed 5-Storey Apartment Building. A public meeting is proposed to be scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. to receive concerns related to the potential development of 11941 Tecumseh Road as a multi-unit apartment building of up to five storeys in height and up to 51 residential dwelling units (assuming 119 units/ha) and one live/work unit and having a similar design and layout as that which is being contemplated for the lands located to the immediate east at 11957 Tecumseh Road. No concept drawings are available as of yet.

f. Public Works & Environmental Services
1. Director Public Works & Environmental Services, Report No. 23/17
Re: Upper Little River Master Plan Environmental Assessment, Filing the Notice of Study Completion. Consultation for this Master Plan is now complete, recommending that stormwater corridors be created to address current and future development needs in the vicinity of the Little River, and the report is now in its 30-day review for public comment.

For questions on these or other municipal matters please contact me at 226-773-1910 or andrew@andrewdowie.ca

This week, Council begins at 5pm with a special meeting concluding the Ward Boundary Review discussions.  The packet can be found here.

StrategyCorp and Administration have reviewed various other options presented for consideration but have determined that none are any more suitable than the option already approved by Council.

Beginning at 6pm there will be a special meeting surrounding the proposed development of a new auditorium addition to Lakeview Montessori School in St. Clair Beach on the site of the former St. Mark's Church Rectory.  The packet for the meeting can be found here.

At 7pm our Regular Meeting of Council begins.  The full packet can be found here.

Delegation for the evening will be Rose Rennie Re: 2017 June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism

Communications were received from :

a. The Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne Re: Environmental Protection Initiatives for the Great Lakes, responding to Council's previous letter to the Province regarding Great Lakes protection initiatives.

b. Town of Amherstburg Re: Notice of Public Meeting, Proposed Housekeeping Zoning By-Law Amendment; Clarify Provisions and Correct Minor Technical Errors.

c. Town of Amherstburg Re: Notice of Public Meeting, Proposed Housekeeping Zoning By-Law Amendment; Proposed use of Shipping Containers.  Proposed regulations are consistent with what was passed here in the Town of Tecumseh.

d. Town of Amherstburg Re: Notice of Adoption of Amendment No. 4 to the Official Plan by the Town of Amherstburg 

e. Dillon Consulting Re: Town of Tecumseh, Tecumseh Storm Drainage Master Plan, Notice of Commencement.  This advises of the commencement of our Storm Drainage Master Plan study.

f. Town of Lakeshore Re: Notice of Open House and Complete Application.  This application speaks to the fenced in property just south of the OPP Station at Highway 401.  The open house will be on site on May 15th at 7pm.

g. Town of Amherstburg Re: Support for the Town of Richmond Hill's Resolution regarding Postal Banking.  The Town of Amherstburg advises of their support for the concept of Postal Banking operated by Canada Post that would serve as a bank service in small communities.

h. Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Re: 2017 Lincoln M. Alexander Award.  This letter advises that nominations are now open for the Lincoln M. Alexander Award for young Ontarians combatting racial discrimination and that the deadline is May 31st.  Visit ontario.ca/honoursandawards for more information.

i. Canadian Pacific Re: 2017 Vegetation Control Program.  Canadian Pacific advises that it will be undertaking weed control measures between May and August of this year with some efforts being undertaken to December.

REPORTS

a. Corporate Services & Clerk

1. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 06/17 Re: Changes to the Wards & Boundaries and Composition of Council.  This report was deferred from last month and recommends adoption of the by-laws necessary to complete the ward boundary review.  The new boundaries are proposed to be:

Ward 1:  North of St. Thomas, Centennial westerly, west of Meadowland/Harvest

Ward 2:  East of Centennial, Meadowland/Harvest easterly, north of VIA Rail tracks

Ward 3:  St. Thomas southerly to County Road 22, west of Meadowland/Harvest

Ward 4:  County Road 22 southerly to Canadian Pacific Railway

Ward 5:  Canadian Pacific Railway to County Road 8

2. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 08/17 Re: Noise By-law Exemption Request St. Charbel Parish-Windsor.  St. Charbel at 5700 Outer Drive is requesting an exemption from the Town’s Noise By-law No. 2002-07, as amended, on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15, 2017 until 11:30 pm and Sunday, July 16, 2017 until 11:00 pm to permit music entertainment.

3. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 09/17 Re: Request for Noise By-Law Exemption, Beach Grove Golf & Country Club.  Beach Grove is requesting an exemption from the Town's Noise By-law No. 2002-07, as amended, on Friday, July 28, 2017, and Friday, August 25, 2017, to permit music entertainment until 11:30 pm

4. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 10/17 Re: Changes to the Wards & Boundaries and Composition of Council, Supplementary Report to Corporate Services & Clerk Report No. 06/17.  This report speaks to the advertising and appeal dates associated with completing the ward boundary review decision at this meeting.

b. Parks & Recreation Services

1. Director, Parks & Recreation Services, Report No. 09/17 Re: Riverside Drive & Kensington Blvd Corner Redevelopment Project and Naming Request.  It is being proposed that the corner parkette and walkway be designated as "Michael Rohrer Boulevard" in memory of past councillor Mike Rohrer.

c. Planning & Building Services

1. Manager Planning Services, Report No. 12/17 Re: Site Plan Control Agreement, V.A.C. Management Inc. and D.C. Management Inc., 1415 Lesperance Road.  Administration is recommending site plan approval of a new building for this site located on Lesperance just south of Arbour Street.

2. Manager Planning Services, Report No. 14/17 Re: Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments, 2253246 Ontario Inc. (Mr. Carl Bernat), 11957 Tecumseh Road.  Administration is recommending approval of the requisite by-law amendments for the propoesd Apartment Building located on Tecumseh Road just west of Shawnee.

3. Director Planning & Building Services & Director Public Works & Environmental Services Report No. 15/17 Re: Sumatara Investments Limited, Estates of Lakewood Park Residential Subdivision, Issue of Sidewalks and On-Street Parking.  Administration is recommending that the boulevard width on Hayes Avenue be reduced to 1.8m from 2.5m on one side of the street in order to be consistent for both sides.

d. Public Works & Environmental Services

1. Drainage Superintendent, Report No. 22/17 Re: Review of Active Municipal Drainage Works, 2016 Year End Update.  This report speaks to the work that has been completed by the Town for Drain repairs.  It is acknowledged that there is a significant work backlog and that a lack of practicing Drainage Engineers in the area is resulting in a 2-4 year completion time for these works.

For information on these or other items, please contact me at 226-773-1910 or andrew@andrewdowie.ca

This week, Council begins at 7pm.  Take a look at the full packet here.  

DELEGATIONS

a. Windsor-Essex Compassion Care Community, speaking to the Windsor-Essex Compassion Care Community Services and Event
b. Manager Recreation Programs & Events and Supervisor Recreation Programs & Events, speaking to the New Recreation Website - TecumsehRec.ca
c. The Hayes Family, speaking to a Canada Flag Donation

COMMUNICATIONS FOR INFORMATION
a. Municipality of Dutton Dunwich Re: Resolution Supporting Private Member's Bill of Sam Oosterhoff, MPP.  Administration is NOT recommending endorsement of a Private Members' Bill that would allow municipalities to opt out of hosting wind turbines.
b. Ministry of Transportation Re: Province-wide Network of Cycling Routes in Ontario.  Until May 12th members of the public can supply comment on the Cycle Ontario Strategy at Ontario.ca/cycling,

COMMUNICATIONS ACTION REQUIRED
a. Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Re: Federal Budget Strategy.  Administration is recommending that the model resolution provided by the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative calling on the restoration of federal funding for the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence be adopted.  The Initiative is seeking to have our endorsement calling on both the Canadian and United States governments to fund Great Lakes remediation at a suitable level.

b. Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs Re: Seniors' Month in Ontario.  Administration is recommending that the month of June 2017 be proclaimed as Seniors’ Month and that the proclamation be posted to the Town’s website and social media and
further that this communication from the Minister be shared with the Senior Advisory Committee.

c. Forests Ontario Re: Ontario150 Initiatives.  Administration is recommending that Forests Ontario's celebration of Ontario150 by launching two initiatives, The Heritage Tree Program and Ontario's Green Leaf Challenge (GLC), in addition to the existing 50 Million Tree Program (50MTP), be promoted on the Town's website and social media sites.

COMMITTEE MINUTES
a. Youth Advisory Committee April 10, 2017.  The Youth Committee put on a Scavenger Hunt this past Saturday for Earth Day, and is inquiring as to a "Rock and Swim" event in late June.

b. Heritage Committee.  Progress is being made with respect to updating the Heritage Registry.

c. Cultural & Arts Advisory Committee.  The Tecumseh Coffee House is well on its way.  It will be held on Friday May 12, 2017.

d. Court of Revision.  This meeting was held to receive feedback regarding the cleaning of the Seventh Concession Drain and apportionment of costs to different property owners.

REPORTS
a. Corporate Services & Clerk
1. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 07/17 Re: 2018 Municipal and School Board Elections Method of
Voting.  Administration is recommending continuing with Internet and Telephone Voting for the 2018 election.  In the last election, 82% of voters chose Internet Voting.

b. Fire & Rescue Services
1. Director Fire Services & Fire Chief, Report No. 05/17 Re: Tecumseh Fire Services - Q1 2017 Update.  This report speaks to some of the activities that have taken place in the Fire Department and the number of calls responded to.

c. Parks & Recreation Services
1. Director Parks & Recreation Services, Report No. 08/17 Re: Essex Region Greenway Trail Extension Tender Award.  Administration is requesting that the tender for the Essex Region Greenway Trail Extension in the amount of $474,984 plus HST be awarded to Total Source Contracting.  The Town of Tecumseh is proposed to contribute $180,000 through the Lifecycle Reserve.

d. Planning & Building Services
1. Director Planning & Building Services, Report No. 11/17 Re: Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program, 2016 & 2017
Rental Housing Component of the Social Infrastructure Fund.  Administration is recommending that the Town continue its participation in the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program, 2016 and 2017 Rental Housing Component of the Social Infrastructure Fund as delivered under the existing Investment in Affordable Housing Program Extension (IAHE); that the mandatory program requirements identified under the IAHE, requiring setting the property tax rate for multi-unit residential units receiving capital program funding at the effective rate equivalent to the single-unit residential rate for the Town, be provided; and that a Municipal Housing Facility By-law to enable municipal contributions pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, be adopted.

e. Public Works & Environmental Services
1. Drainage Superintendent, Report No. 20/17 Re: Request for Repair and Improvements to a Municipal Drain, Appointment of Drainage Engineer – Shreve Drain.  Administration is recommending that Landmark Engineering be appointed Drainage Engineer to make an examination of the drainage area as submitted by the Town of Tecumseh on behalf of the Essex Region Conservation Authority for a bridge installation and to prepare a Drainage Report for the Shreve Drain (Drain) in accordance with Section 78 of the Drainage Act, including provisions for future maintenance of the Drain.
2. Drainage Superintendent, Report No. 21/17 Re: Request for Repair & Improvement to a Municipal Drain, Appointment of Drainage Engineer – South Talbot & Holden.  Administration is recommending that Dillon Consulting Ltd. be appointed Drainage Engineer to make an examination of the drainage area as submitted by 1185604 Ontario Inc. and to prepare a Drainage Report for the South Talbot & Holden Outlet Drain (Drain) in accordance with Section 78 of the Drainage Act, including provisions for future maintenance of the Drain.

3. Manager Roads & Fleet, Report No. 24/17 Re: Supply of Tandem Axle Truck and Snow Plow Package.  Administration is recommending that the purchase of one Tandem Axle Truck and Snow Plow Package in the amount of $282,229.95 plus HST be awarded to Team Truck Centers Ltd.

4. Manager Roads & Fleet, Report No. 25/17 Re: 2017 Supply of Various Vehicles, Tender Award.  Administration is recommending that the following vehicle purchases be awarded to Oxford Dodge Chrysler (1992) Ltd.: a) Item 1: one (1) 2500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck, in the amount of $34,713 plus HST; and b) Item 2: one (1) 1500 Ext. Cab Pickup Truck, in the amount of $29,886 plus HST.

For questions on these or other municipal matters please feel free to contact me at 226-773-1910 or andrew@andrewdowie.ca

Council begins this week at 5pm.

The evening begins with a Special Council Meeting to discuss the implementation of the ward boundary review approved last week.  The new wards are:  

• Ward 1:  Riverside to north of St. Thomas, Windsor border to Centennial
• Ward 2:  Riverside to Via Rail Tracks, East of Centennial/Amberly/Meadowland/Harvest to Pike Creek
• Ward 3:  St. Thomas to County Road 22, Windsor border to west of Amberly/Meadowland/Harvest
• Ward 4:  County Road 22 to Canadian Pacific Railway
• Ward 5:  Canadian Pacific Railway to County Road 8

The full packet can be found here.

At 6:30pm the Court of Revision meets to determine the charges assessed to property owners serviced by the Seventh Concession Drain.  The full packet can be found here.

Regular business begins at 7pm.  The full packet can be found here.

Delegations are:
a. Shea Dunn & Triston MacDonald, Sunset Metal Fab Inc. regarding the Tecumseh Fire & Rescue Services Wall Sculpture
b. Anthony Corona, President, Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach regarding the Taste of Tecumseh Festival

REPORTS
a. Corporate Services & Clerk
1. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 03/17 Re: Changes to the Municipal Elections Act.  This is an information report regarding recent legislative changes surrounding elections to Municipal Council.  Some of the highlights are:

• The Nomination Period now begins on May 1st and will run until the fourth Friday in July (July 27, 2018). The nomination period is now thirteen (13) weeks instead of the previous (37) weeks. Candidates will be required to obtain twenty-five (25) endorsement signatures from eligible electors.
• Various changes to deadlines and dates
• Prohibition of corporate and union donations to candidates
• Restrictions on third party advertising
• Authority to establish ranked ballots
• Further authority delegated to the municipality's clerk regarding voting hours, electronic filing, and amendments to the voters' list
• Clarity with respect to election signs and prohibitions
• Ability to undertake recount methodology based on local needs

2. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 05/17 Re: Request for Noise By-Law Exemption - County of Essex Intersection of County Road 22 and County Road 19 [Manning Road].  Construction is pending for this intersection and the County is asking to allow contractors to work early in the morning and late at night.  The specific hours requested are not identified.

3. Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Report No. 06/17 Re: Changes to the Wards & Boundaries and Composition of
Council.  Administration is recommending finalization of the new ward boundaries and approval of the resulting by-law.

b. Financial Services
1. Director Financial Services & Treasurer, Report No. 03/17 Re: Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) Borrowing 2017.  Administration is recommending that our town's short-term financing be obtained from Infrastructure Ontario at a rate of 1.86% for the Dumouchelle / Outer Drive sanitary sewer project.

c. Parks & Recreation Services
1. Manager Recreation Programs & Events, Report No. 02/17 Re: Taste of Tecumseh Festival 2017.  Administration is recommending that The Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach be authorized to sell and serve alcoholic beverages for consumption by patrons at Lakewood Park from Friday, June 16, 2017 through to and including Saturday, June 17, 2017; that it be granted an exemption from the Town’s Sign By-law starting May 1, 2017 to permit them to advertise the Taste of Tecumseh Festival in various Town parks, and that it be granted relief from the Noise By-law to operate loud speakers or sound amplifying equipment during the 2017 Taste of Tecumseh Festival for the purposes of musical entertainment and event announcements on Friday, June 16, 2017 and Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

2. Manager Recreation Programs & Events, Report No. 03/17 Re: Optimist Club’s Victoria Day Weekend Fireworks 2017.  Administration is recommending that the Town exempt the Victoria Day fireworks event from rental and permit fees associated with the use of the Optimist Community Centre and Green Acres Park for the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach’s 2017 Victoria Day Fireworks Display be waived; and that the Town supply Ontario Provincial Police coverage.

d. Planning & Building Services
1. Manager Planning Services, Report No. 09/17  Re: Site Plan Control Agreement, Hasan Bahcheli and Emine Bahcheli - 14306 Tecumseh Road.  Administration is recommending approval of the negotiated Site Plan for a new plaza to be located on the northeast corner of Brighton and Old Tecumseh Road next to Pud's Place Marina.
2. Manager Planning Services, Report No. 10/17 Re: Supply of New Transit Bus Request for Quotation.  Administration is recommending that the Town purchase a 2017 Champion LF Transport Ford E450 Chassis V-10 6.8L Gas Cutaway Style Low Floor Accessible Community Transit Bus, supplied by Crestline Coach Ltd, at a price of $184,146.00 plus HST.

For questions on these or other municipal matters please be in touch with me at 226-773-1910 or andrew@andrewdowie.ca