February 11th Meeting
This second public meeting is to review the revised proposal and to summarize how issues identified at the first public meeting are proposed to be addressed.
At 6pm the first Court of Revision begins. The meeting is to hear from any affected owner who wishes to appeal his/her assessment or any part thereof as set out in the Hurley Relief Branch Drain and Upper Part of Hurley Relief Drain Drainage Report, prepared by Mr. Gerard Rood P. Eng., of Rood Engineering Inc., dated November 20, 2019.
At 6:30pm the second Court of Revision begins. The meeting is to hear from any affected owner who wishes to appeal his/her assessment or any part thereof as set out in the West Branch of the East Branch Delisle Drain Drainage Report, prepared by Mr. Gerard Rood, P. Eng., of Rood Engineering Inc., dated November 18, 2019.
At 7pm the Delegations begin and include Joe Barile, General Manager, and Kris Taylor, Director Corporate Strategy, Essex Power Corp Re: Essex Power Youth in Community Fund and e: E- Billing and Digital Transformation. We are also welcoming Curtis Brown, Probe Research Inc. Re: Findings of Customer Satisfaction Survey
January 28th Meeting
This week, Tecumseh Town Council begins at 5:30pm at the Tecumseh Arena, Horwood Room with a meeting regarding Policies and Priorities. The agenda can be found here.
- CS-2020-02 Procedural By-Law Review: An update is proposed to the Procedural By-law to both implement recent Municipal Act changes and to streamline the preparation of the electronic agenda.
- CS-2020-05 Appointment of an Alternate to County Council Policy. A replacement for the Mayor or Deputy Mayor is now permitted to Essex County Council in case of absence.
- CS-2020-03 Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards Review. An update to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards is proposed that deletes its applicability to committee members and that adds additional indemnification related to the Integrity Commissioner as mandated by recent Municipal Act changes.
- CS-2020-04 Urban Hens Draft By-Law. The Urban Hens By-law is proposed for acceptance with amendments as requested by Town Council in light of public comments received (i.e. allowing pullets and appeal to Town Council.)
- FS-2020-02 Financial Management Policy. The Financial Management Policy is proposed to direct Administration in carrying out day to day municipal operations.
Regular business begins at 7pm. The agenda can be found here.
Many of our communications are responding to Tecumseh's resolution to resolve the frequency of 911 misdials. Most responses are favourable, including Huron East, Nipigon, Rainy River, Armour, Innisfil, Norwich, Leeds and the Thousand Islands, Marathon and Hanover. St. Catharines does not support the resolution.
For questions on these or other municipal matters please contact me at 226-773-1910 or [email protected]
January 14th Meeting
A special note - Town Hall is being renovated for the next several months! Town Council will be held at the Tecumseh Arena in the Horwood Room, which is the closest room to the parking lot.
Town Council begins at 5pm with a Public Council meeting to discuss the repair and improvement of the Hurley Relief Branch Drain. The agenda can be found here.It is recommended that consideration be given to first and second readings of a provisional by-law to adopt the Drainage Report in accordance with Section 42 of the Drainage Act and that notice be given to all affected landowners, of the Court of Revision to be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in accordance with Section 46(1) of the Drainage Act, subject to the adoption of the provisional by-law.
At 5:30pm, a Public Council meeting will be held to discuss the repair and improvement of the West Branch of the East Branch Delisle Drain. The agenda can be found here. It is recommended that consideration be given to the first and second readings of a provisional by-law to adopt the Drainage Report and that notice be given to all affected landowners, of the Court of Revision to be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in accordance with Section 46(1) of the Drainage Act (Act), subject to the adoption of the provisional by-law.
At 6pm, a Public Council meeting will be held to hear public comment on the applications for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a parcel of land located southeast of the Tecumseh Road and Southfield Drive intersection. The purpose of the proposed Official Plan amendment is to redesignate the subject property from General Commercial and Residential to Residential; introduce a new site specific policy to facilitate the development of the lands for two additional apartment buildings; establish a total lot density of 91 units per hectare for the entire property; and to establish maximum height limits for the existing and proposed buildings. The purpose of the Zoning By-law amendment is to change the zoning pertaining to the subject parcel from "General Commercial Zones" and "Residential Zone 2" to site specific "Residential Zone R3". The site specific R3 zone would permit the proposed residential uses and establish various site specific zone provisions. The agenda can be found here.
Regular business begins at 7pm. The agenda can be found here.
Mrs. Karen Silani, our Parks and Recreation Clerk, will be a delegation to the meeting. Mrs. Silani is celebrating her retirement. Congratulations Karen!
- RCM 20 312 25 hrs. 48 min. 1 hr. 17 min
- PCM 18 128 13 hrs. 9 min. 0 hr. 43 min
- SCM 10 34 20 hrs. 57 min. 2 hrs. 5 min
- In-Camera 9 28 6 hrs. 14 min. 0 hr. 41 min
Arena
2 Building Environment Control System (BMS) $45,000
4 Sportsplex - Architect Construction Phase $2,690,189
6 Sportsplex - Construction & Non Rebateable HST $52,325,019
7 McAuliffe Diamond Upgrade Artificial Infield $500,000
8 Building Environment Control System (BMS) $7,000
9 Rink A Brine Pump and Chiller Replacement $200,000
10 Replacement HVAC Units (2) $28,000
11 Second Floor Kitchen Renovations $10,000
12 Dressing Room HVAC Unit Upgrades $6,000
14 Annual General Repairs $10,000
Sub-total $63,000 $56,062,160 $56,125,160
Federal / Provincial Infrastructure Grant -- $39,869,101 $39,869,101
Town Funding ($10,593,500) -- $9,747,059 $9,747,059
New Infrastructure Reserve -- $1,180,000 $1,180,000
Community Fundraising -- $4,000,000 $4,000,000
Arena Lifecycle Reserve $63,000 $1,266,000 $1,329,000
2 Refurbish Tot Pool $23,000
3 Lap Pool Heater Replacement $17,000
Pool Lifecycle Reserve $50,000
Tecumseh Road (Roll No. 374402000000200), be deemed eligible and approved for the Planning, Design and Architectural Grant Program in the amount of $3,000 in relation to the preparation of drawings for the building façade and parking lot improvements proposed for the subject property (Magic Carpet Travel / SkyVu Solutions).
development of a three-storey apartment building consisting of 32 residential dwelling units and associated parking, landscaping and on-site services/works on 0.37 hectare
(0.91 acre) parcel of land situated on the south side of Tecumseh Road (11957 Tecumseh Road), approximately 50 metres west of its intersection with Shawnee Road, be adopted, subject to standard conditions. This development was previously proposed as a condominium development with 43 units and 5 storeys.
Tecumseh Road (Roll No. 374402000000800), be deemed eligible and approved for the Development Charges Grant Program in the amount of $100,000 in relation to the construction of a three-storey, 32-unit apartment building proposed for the subject property.
For questions on these or other municipal matters, please contact me at 226-773-1910 or [email protected]
December 10th Meeting
This week, Town Council begins at 6pm with a special meeting to discuss the Water-Wastewater Master Plan. The agenda can be found here.
The Master Plan that governs water and wastewater infrastructure planning was updated as a result of the 2008 servicing strategies, implementation phases and costs, to reflect updated planning projections. A Notice of Study Completion is proposed to be advertised in Shoreline Week and the Town’s website and social media accounts to initiate the mandatory 30-day public review period.
Regular business begins at 7pm. The agenda can be found here.
- Time Capsule Winner, Maya Wadi
- Essay Winner 1st Place, Allisyn Teti
- Essay Winner, 2nd Place, Alex Acanne
3. Jeff Sylvestre, James Sylvestre Developments Ltd. Re: Sylvestre Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension Class EA and Storm Drainage Master Plan and 2020 Budget.
- Archival Research – Adjusted to reflect hourly labour rate only.
- Fees added for Photocopies (colour), Maps, plans on plotter (colour), Refund or Misdirected Payment Fee and By-Law Enforcement Administration Fee.
- Fire assistance for private standby – Adjusted to match Confined Space Rental (c).
- False Alarm Registration and At Fault False Alarm fees added to this schedule to coincide with By-law 2019-75, which was recently updated.
- Criminal Record Check, Duplicate Copy of Record Check, Occurrence Confirmation Reports, Technical Traffic Collision Report and Reconstruction Report – Adjusted to reflect increase to OPP Fee Schedule.
- Park Pavilion Rental, Parks Commemorative Program, Special Event Lakewood, Lacasse and McAuliffe Parks, Public Swim – Rates maintained at 2019 level.
- Ice Rental Municipal or Municipal Partnership Program Apr – Aug – reduced to zero.
- Tecumseh Transit Single Fare – Rates increased by $0.25. First rate increase since program inception; Monthly Pass – Rates increased by $5. First rate increase since program inception
- 4 Swiss Phone pagers $3,000
- 8 Firefighter helmets $4,000
- 10 Leather boots $5,000
- 8 Sets of firefighter bunker gear $20,800
from the Fire Equipment Lifecycle Reserve $ - $ 32,800
- Town Hall Environmental Control System -- $30,000
- Environmental Building Interior Upgrades -- $15,000
- Environmental Bldg Garage Exhaust System -- $22,000
- St Clair Beach Community Centre Upgrades -- $12,000
- Cada Library Architect Contract -- $60,000
- Town Hall HVAC Replacement (3) Units -- $30,000
- Town Hall Flooring Replacement -- $80,000
- Carling Pavilion Replacement -- $45,000
- St. Mary's Pavilion Roof Replacement -- $10,000
- McCord Lane PW Salt Shed Roof -- $50,000
- Fire Hall #1 Concrete Pad Refurbishment -- $20,000
from the Municipal Modernization Fund -- $30,000 and Buildings Lifecycle Reserve -- $344,000
- Lakewood North - historical storyboard installation $10,000
- St Mary's Park - walkway at splash pad $10,000
- Park Sign Replacements - various parks $15,000
- In Ground Recyclable Containers $20,000
- Parks Recreation & Trails Master Plan Update $45,000
- McAuliffe Park Washroom Renovation $15,000
- Optimist Park - playset replacement $100,000
- Various park bench and garbage can replacement -- $15,000
- Sports Fields - top dressing over seeding -- $15,000
- Install Manufactured Wood Chips Under Play Sets -- $18,000
- Annual Project Allocations TBD -- $25,000
- McAuliffe Park - bleacher replacements -- $8,000
- St Mary’s Park - irrigation for infield -- $8,000
- Lakewood Park - drainage improvements -- $10,000
- Baseball Infield Clay - various parks -- $18,000
- Buster Reaume - playset replacement -- $50,000
- Lacasse Grandstand - replacement design -- $60,000
- Dorset Dresden - playset replacement -- $70,000
- Lakewood Park - Pier boardwalk repairs -- $125,000
- Lakewood and McAuliffe Park electronic signs $130,000
- McAuliffe Park - Splash Pad -- $250,000
- Tree Planting $30,000 $30,000
from Donations $30,000, Infrastructure Reserve $172,500, Transfer from Reserve (MMP Grant) $130,000, Park Development Lifecycle Reserve $684,500 and
Reforestation Lifecycle Reserve $30,000
- Administration recommends approval of the following purchases for 2020:
Sidewalk Repair Program - Various Locations $ 69,000 - Riverside Drive Trail $ 850,000 $ 850,000
CR42: CR19 to CR43 (Sidewalks and Bike Lanes) $ 708,500
Road Projects
- Road Paving - Tar & Chip $ 100,000
- Road Paving - Asphalting $ 1,100,000
- Road Paving - Crack Sealing $ 100,000
- CR42/43 Const. including 12th & Banwell Watermains $ 20,450
- Tecumseh Hamlet SPA EA FSR $ 61,250
- Tecumseh Sigange Project $ 16,000
- Lesperance/VIA Rail Improvements $ 155,000
- Tecumseh Road CIP - Streetscape Plan & Final Design $ 1,422,640
- Manning Road/ETLD Drain Relocation - Phase 2 $ 54,500
- Manning Road Reconstruction - Phase 3 $ 225,500
- Sylvestre Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension $ 94,000
- Scully & St. Mark'sStorm PS/Riverside Drive $ 43,600
- Cty Rd 46/Webster/Laval Sanitary Sewer Extension $ 120,750
- Del Duca Drive Sanitary Sewer $ 92,450
- Lanoue Street Improvements $ 363,300
- Tecumseh Road Sanitary Sewer $ 672,600
- Tecumseh Road Path - Arlington to DM Eagle $ 100,000
- Traffic Signal Controller Update $ 150,000
- Expansion/Improvements PW Yard (North) $ 30,000
Bridges
- Bridge & Culvert Needs Study (>3m Span) $ 39,000
- Bridge #1013 - Merrick Creek at 8th Concession $ 250,300
Water
- Tecumseh Road CIP - Streetscape Plan & Final Design $ 50,250
- Manning Road/ETLD Drain Relocation - Phase 2 $ 31,000
- Hwy#3/County Road 11 Watermain Replacement $ 2,316,600
- Tecumseh Hamlet SPA EA FSR $ 30,250
- Cty Rd 46/Webster Laval Sanitary Sewer Exten. $ 80,400
- Del Duca Drive Sanitary Sewer $ 5,550
- CR42/43 Const. including 12th&Banwell Watermains $ 758,600
- 2020 Water and Wastewater Rates Study $ 10,000
Wastewater
- Tecumseh Road CIP - Streetscape Plan & Final Design $ 63,500
- Sylvestre Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension $ 186,800
- Manhole Restoration Program $ 75,000
- Tecumseh Hamlet SPA EA FSR $ 30,250
- Cty Rd 46/Webster/Laval Sanitary Sewer Exten. $ 166,700
- Scully & St. Mark's Storm PS/Riverside Drive $ 20,550
- Del Duca Drive Sanitary Sewer $ 148,500
- Sanitary Sewer Model Update & Flow Monitioring $ 295,000
- CR42/43 Const. including 12th&Banwell Watermains $ 44,900
- Tecumseh Road Sanitary Sewer $ 2,395,100
- 2020 Water and Wastewater Rates Study $ 10,000
Stormwater
- Tecumseh Road CIP - Streetscape Plan & Final Design $ 68,310
- Manning Road/ETLD Drain Relocation - Phase 2 $ 71,000
- Manning Road Reconstruction - Phase 3 $ - $ 2,500
- Lesperance/VIA Rail Improvements $ - $ 31,000
- Sylvestre Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension $ 4,200
- Manhole Restoration Program $ 75,000
- Oldcastle Storrm Drainage Master Plan $ 450,000
- Tecumseh Hamlet SPA EA FSR $ - $ 219,250
- Cty Rd 46/Webster/Laval Sanitary Sewer Exten. $ 77,400
- Scully & St. Marks Storm PS/Riverside Drive $ 733,100
- MRSPA Pond Design and Construction $ 2,780,000
- Del Duca Drive Sanitary Sewer $ 125,850
- Shoreline Management Plan $ 350,000
- Stormwater Rate Study $ 45,000
- Manning Road/ETLD Drain Relocation - Phase 2 $ 126,500
November 26th Meeting
This week, Town Council begins at 6pm to discuss Awards and Committee Appointments.
Administration recommends that the nomination of Jocelyn Adams for the 2019 Dr. Henri Breault Community Excellence Award (Dr. Breault Award) be accepted, and that Town Council determine a direction with respect to awards for the 2019 Donald “Donny” Massender Memorial Volunteer Award (Donny Massender Award) and 2020 Senior of the Year Award. The report can be found here.
Further, it is recommended that the applications of Betty Lee-Daigle, Manmander Matharu, and Jelena Ristic to the Cultural & Arts Advisory Committee, of Amanda Deshaies and Scott Robinson to the Heritage Advisory Committee, and of John Levesque to the Seniors Advisory Committee, be approved. In addition there are three applicants to the Committee of Adjustment for the vacant position. The report can be found here.
Regular business begins at 7pm. The full agenda can be found here.
Delegations include:
1. Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment, Joseph Ouellete, Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Re: Flag of Remembrance and Plaque dedicated to Major Fred Tilston
2. Baron Championship Rings, Drina Baron-Zinyk, Vice President, Co-Owner, Richard Baron, Founder, and Kathy Baron Co-Founder Re: Toronto Raptors Rings. A sample of the rings produced can be found here.
Communications - For Information include:
1. County of Essex dated November 8, 2019 Re: Notice of Decision on Official Plan Amendment, 11870 Tecumseh Road. Essex County has approved the Valente condominium development located on the north side of the Tecumseh and Southfield intersection.
2. Town of Wasaga Beach, November 8, 2019 Re: Resolution from the Township of Springwater - Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Levy. The Towns of Springwater and Wasaga Beach are each asking for breakdowns of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority budgets and that the Province allow them to see the budget lines in order to deliver their responsibilities for financial stewardship.
3. Town of Essex, November 7, 2019 Re: More Choice, More Homes Act, 2019 - Bill 108 Proposed Regulations. Essex has backed the request of the Town of Tecumseh to have a three month consultation period regarding the regulations associated with Bill 108, the More Choices, More Homes Act.
4. Town of Lakeshore dated November 19, 2019. Lakeshore extends to the Town an invite to their Shoreline Management Plan Public Consultation Event to be held on Thursday, November 28th, 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the Atlas Tube Centre.
5. Township of Larder Lake dated November 12, 2019 Re: Main Street Revitalization Fund. Larder Lake is requesting an extension in which to expend the allocated funding of the Main Street Revitalization Fund to June 2020.
6. County of Essex dated November 22, 2019 Re: Notice of Design and Construction Public Open House. Essex County advises of a Public Meeting to be held regarding the proposed widening of County Road 42 from County Road 19 to the City of Windsor limits, consisting of a five-lane roadway with bike lanes, sidewalks, and/or multi-use trails. Multi-lane roundabouts are being introduced at County Road 19 (Manning Road) and the new intersection with County Road 43 (Banwell Road) and at the diversion and reconstruction of County Road 43 from Shields Avenue to south of County Road 42. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the County of Essex - West Pike Depot, 11965 County Road 42, Tecumseh ON.
Reports include:
1. Chief Administrative Officer
a. CAO-2019-11 Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Development. Administration recommends that Tecumseh join in with the County of Essex, other
Area Municipalities and the City of Windsor for the development of a regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The Community Safety Plan is a new requirement under the Police Services Act (1990) (Act) and the Community Safety and Policing Act (2019) by January 1, 2021.
2. Planning & Building Services
a. PBS-2019-39, D19 SKY, Skyline Real Estate Holdings, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, Scheduling of Public Meeting. Administration is recommending the scheduling of a public meeting, to be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., in accordance with the Planning Act for applications submitted by Skyline
Real Estate Holdings for a 4.4 hectare (10.9 acre) parcel of land situated at the southeast corner of the Tecumseh Road/Southfield Drive intersection (11873 and 11917
Tecumseh Road). The request is to redesignate the property from “Commercial” and “Residential” to “Residential” with a new site-specific policy and rezoning the subject property from “General Commercial Zones (C3) and (C3-1)” and “Residential Zone 2 (R2)” to a sitespecific “Residential Zone (R3-16)” in order to:
i) recognize the two existing apartment buildings located on the northern portion of the property and permit accessory commercial uses within their first floors;
ii) permit the development of the southern portion of the lands for an additional two, four-storey apartment buildings totalling 150 units;
iii) establish a total overall lot density of 91 units per hectare for the entirety of the property; and
iv) establish site-specific lot, building and yard provisions.
For questions on these or other municipal matters, please contact me at (226) 773-1910 or [email protected]
November 12th Meeting
This week, Town Council begins at 6pm with a Special Meeting to discuss the newly completed Brighton Road Traffic Review. The full agenda can be found here.
All-Way Stop (with (Old) Tecumseh Road)
• Undertake minor signage changes and enhancements
Traffic Circles (with Aloha Drive and Southwind Crescent)
• Retain both traffic circles with the following enhancements:
• Introduce a “crossride” where the multi-use pathway crosses the east legs
• Raise the splitter island on the east legs only to be 75mm above the surface of the road (similar to the existing truck apron)
Traffic Calming
• Introduce additional traffic calming measures on Brighton Road between the VIA railway and the roundabout at Tecumseh Road East (Potential Option: 2 Sets of Speed Cushions)
Re: Remembrance Day video will be played in honour of our Veterans
- The Royal Canadian Legion, Col. Paul Poisson Branch 261 Re: Unveiling of Veteran's dedicated parking space.
- Christopher Hales, Chairperson, Police Services Board Re: 2020 Police Services Board Budget. An increase of $71,213 or 2.08% is being requested.
- Margaret Misek-Evans, Chief Administrative Officer, Tom Kitsos, Director Financial Services & Chief Financial Officer, and Zora Visekruna, Deputy Treasurer & Tax Collector Re: 2020 Business Plan and Budget
- Claire Sanders, Climate Change Specialist, and Summer Locknick, Research Assistant, Essex Region Conservation Authority Re: Windsor Essex Climate Change Collaborative Partnership
• approximately 480 new single detached, semi-detached, townhouse and apartment style dwelling units;
• new mixed-use (commercial and apartment style residential) buildings on approximately 2 hectares of land situated along the south side of Laurier Parkway;
• new neighbourhood commercial buildings on approximately 3.2 hectares of land located along of the south side of the 6th Concession Road;
• a new school on approximately 3 hectares of land;
• new parkland, trails, and storm water management facilities.
Tuesday October 22nd Meeting
This week, Tecumseh Town Council begins at 5pm with a meeting of the Policies and Priorities Committee. The agenda for the meeting can be found here.
Delegations will be received regarding the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Councillors' Records, and iCitizen - Resident Access to Tax Information via the Town's Website.
Reports
a. CS-2019-30 Customer Service Policy Administration is recommending adoption of the proposed Customer Service Policy. Calls are proposed to be responded to within 1 day, emails within 3 days, written correspondence within 5 days and social media postings within 1 day.
b. CS-2019-31 Public Complaints Policy. It is proposed to establish a policy of acknowledgement, assign, investigate, and Resolve/Decision. Town staff will
acknowledge a formal complaint within three (3) days and provide information on the next steps of the complaint process.
c. CS-2019-32 Health and Safety Policy No. 7 Annual Review. Administration recommends approval of the existing Occupational Health and Safety Policy for the next year.
d. CS-2019-33 Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Policy No. 68 Administration proposes to add to the scope of the policy as part of its 2019 review.
e. CS-2019-35 Fire Alarm By-Law. Through proposed amendments, it is proposed that Town Administration shall be responsible for registration of both fire and security alarms; Provide for the imposition of two (2) ‘At Fault False Alarms’ before being charged for each ‘At Fault False Alarm’ thereafter during a calendar year; Prescribe the fee for registration under the annual Fees and Charges By-law; and Prescribe the fee for attendance to each ‘At Fault False Alarm’ as the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) rate for responses to an emergency on a provincial highway, for improved recovery of cost.
f. CS-2019-36 Urban Hen Licensing Pilot Program. A two year pilot program allowing for 6 hens and a $25 licence fee is being proposed subject to a public meeting.
g. CS-2019-37 Alley Closing Policy. Administration proposes the formalizing of an alley closing policy in which the onus for securing the support of alley closures is left to the proponent.
h. CS-2019-38 Professional Appearance Policy. Administration proposes the establishment of guidelines that will govern the dress code of Town employees.
i. CS-2019-39 Employee Service Recognition. The “Application” for recognition of employees has been amended to include Members of Council, and to describe who is not included; the “Procedures” have been revised to reflect the current practice of providing specific gifts at key career milestones.
Beginning at 7pm, our regular business begins. The agenda can be found here.
Delegations include Celeste O'Neil and Judy Robson regarding Cannabis Production Facilities in Oldcastle, and Loretta Stoyka, Diane Mulcaster, and Janice Moroun Re: Windsor Essex Compassion Care
Communications for Information includes:
- Town of Lakeshore dated September 26, 2019 Re: Notice of the passing of a zoning by-law amendment. Lakeshore has passed a By-law for the former Tecumseh Golf property in which zoning has been changed to a mixed use environment with several variances from existing planning by-laws.
- Municipality of Grey Highlands dated October 2, 2019 Re: Conservation Authorities. Grey Highlands resolves to support continuation of the programs
and services of the three CAs, both mandatory and non-mandatory, and that no programs or services of conservation authorities be “wound down” at this time; and that the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks give clear direction as to what programs and services are considered mandatory and non-mandatory and how those programs will be funded in the future. - Municipality of East Ferris dated October 10, 2019 Re: Child Care Services at Conferences. East Ferris resolves to request municipal conferences offer child care services to participants.
- Enbridge Gas Inc. dated October 10, 2019 Re: Notice of Application. Enbridge has filed an application with the Ontario Energy Board for approval to construct approximately 34 kilometres of natural gas pipeline and associated facilities in the Municipality of West Grey and the Township of Chatsworth, both in the County of Grey, and to introduce a new service for gas distributors effective December 1, 2019. This new service under Rate M17 is proposed to be a firm point-to-point transportation service for existing and new gas distributors in Ontario. Enbridge Gas Inc. is also proposing to modify and limit the applicability of the existing bundled delivery service under Rate M9 and the semi-unbundled storage and transportation service under Rate T3, to existing gas distributor customers.
- City of Windsor dated October 11, 2019 Re: Notice of Commencement and Public Information Centre - Wyandotte St. E. and Jarvis Avenue. The City of Windsor is hosting a public meeting surrounding the extension of Wyandotte Street East and Jarvis Avenue on Thursday, July 24.
Reports
1. Chief Administrative Officer
a. CAO-2019-08 20th Anniversary of Amalgamation Project. Administration recommends that a storyboard be created to recognize the 20th Anniversary of the January 1, 1999, amalgamation of the former Township of Sandwich South, Town of Tecumseh and Village of St. Clair Beach, which together now form The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh as it is today at a cost of $4,000.
2. Corporate Services & Clerk
a. CS-2019-27 Charitable Bingo and Gaming Revitalization Initiative. Administration is recommending that the Municipality authorize electronic gaming within the Town boundaries.
b. CS-2019-34 Liability and Insurance Cost Reforms. Administration is recommending that Town Council support recommendations from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario supporting reforms to Joint and Several Liability.
3. Financial Services
a. FS-2019-13 Budget Variance Report - August 31, 2019. The 2019 August Variance analysis projects a year-end surplus of $63,000 (Tax Supported
surplus $309,000 and Rate Supported deficit $246,000).
4. Planning & Building Services
a. PBS-2019-37 Elderberry Court Development Agreement, Assumption of Services. Administration recommends that the municipal services constructed for the Elderberry Court development be accepted as part of the municipal infrastructure network.
b. PBS-2019-38 CIP Grant Application 12000 Tecumseh, Villa Pia Investments. Administration recommends approval of a Community Improvement grant for the property located at 12000 Tecumseh Road (adjacent to Frank Brewery) for the Planning Design and Architectural Grant Program in the amount of $3,000; and the Planning Application and Permit Fee Grant Program in the amount of $1,075 in relation to the design and site plan application for the proposed construction of a new commercial building on the subject property.
For questions on these or other municipal matters please contact me at 226-773-1910 or [email protected]
October 8th Meeting
This week, #Tecumseh Town Council begins at 5:30pm. We shall begin with a discussion surrounding the Ontario Provincial Police Billing Model. The presentation surrounding the model can be found here. Tecumseh's policing costs have been below the provincial average cost in recent years, being $348 per household in 2019. Sgt. Peter J. Marshall, Contract Analyst / Transition Coordinator, Municipal Policing Bureau, Ontario Provincial Police will be our delegation.
Our regular meeting begins at 7pm. The agenda for the meeting can be found here.
Delegations include:
1. Paul Anthony, Director Parks and Recreation Services Re: Southwestern Ontario in Motion - Outstanding Community Partner Recognition
2. Jamie Dow, Supervisor of Transportation Services Community Support Centre of Essex County Re: Funding AgreementCommunications - For Information
1. Township of North Glengarry dated September 23, 2019 Re: Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline. North Glengarry requests that for Pupil Accommodation Reviews, that the economic impact of a school closure on a municipality be considered before a school is closed; that there be proven value to the student when considering a school closure, including greater access to amenities, services, and learning opportunities (i.e., after school work, coop programs etc.); that multiple options be allowed to be considered during the Pupil Accommodation Review Process; and that students being removed from their community be the absolute last resort, with all efforts being exhausted for school boards to share amenities and space before a child is transported out of their community.
2. Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus dated October 1, 2019 Re: Provincial Priorities and Current Initiatives. The Western Ontario Warden's Caucus provides its report supporting an improved inter-community bus system, sustainable funding to support asset management, eliminating the funding gap for the delivery of care, and the operational restrictiveness of the Long Term Care Homes Act for all public sector licensees together with a real solution to the unintended consequences of the Age-In-Place Strategy and flexibility to the staffing requirements outlined in Regulation 79/10, continue supporting and investing in the vision to empower communities to
access global opportunities through local, ultra-high speed connections, and support greater economic prosperity across Southwestern Ontario by investing in local and regional economic development strategies, providing infrastructure needed for business expansion and attraction, addressing labour market shortages, and
supporting land use planning policies that encourage responsible growth.
3. City of Hamilton dated September 30, 2019. Re: Consumer Packaging. Hamilton supports the Kitchener resolution to lobby the Federal Government, to review regulations related to consumer packaging on single-use wipes to remove the word flushable.
4. Douglas Ryan Drouillard, Past President of Tecumseh Area Historical Society dated September 30, 2019. Re: County of Meath, Ireland. Mr. Doug Drouillard recently visited Meath, Ireland and particularly, Oldcastle, and sends his regards for our continued twinning.
5. Ontario Good Roads Association dated October 3, 2019 Re: Nominations for Directors. The Ontario Good Roads Association reports that a vacancy exists for their Board of Directors representing the South West zone.
Communications - Action Required
1. Essex Region Conservation Authority dated September 18, 2019 Administration recommends that the following individuals’ appointment to the Essex Region Source Protection Committee be endorsed:
- Thom Hunt, City of Windsor, to be reappointed December 12, 2019; expiration of appointment December 12, 2024
- Antonietta Giofu, Town of Amherstburg, to be reappointed December 12, 2019; expiration of appointment December 12, 2024
- Kevin Girard, Town of Lakeshore, appointment date: February 21, 2019; expiration of appointment February 21, 2024
- Paul Drca, City of Windsor, appointment date: November 2, 2015; expiration of appointment November 2, 2020
- Nelson Santos, Union Water Supply System, appointment date: November 2, 2015; expiration of appointment November 2, 2020
Reports
1. Corporate Services & Clerk
a. CS-2019-26 Dog Tag and Licensing Enforcement Program 2019. Administration reports that the Dog Tag and Licensing Enforcement Program continues to be successful, with compliance increasing from 1,050 tags in 2017 to 1,627 tags in 2019.
b. CS-2019-28 2019 Local Government Week. Administration recommends that the week of October 21 to 25, 2019, be proclaimed as Local Government Week (LGW)
in the Town of Tecumseh (Town), and that events and activities be planned for local elementary and secondary students to create awareness of 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, and Social
Media pages (Facebook and Twitter), and furthermore that local elementary and secondary schools be invited to participate in the planned events.
c. CS-2019-29 Community Support Centre Services Agreement - Two Year Term Renewal Agreement 2020-2022. Administration recommends renewal of the agreement with the Community Support Centre of Essex County (CSC) to provide public transportation to persons with a disability and seniors in the Town. A By-law is recommended to execute the renewal of the agreement, and a $15,000 budget is recommended for 2020 and 2021 to provide Three Dollars ($3) per Tecumseh resident rider subsidy, up to a maximum annual contribution of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000).
2. Planning & Building Services
a. PBS-2019-35 Carmelita Court Development Agreement, Assumption of Services. With completion of all municipal requirements, Administration is recommending that a resolution assuming the services for the Arbour Grove (Carmelita Court) Residential Development Agreement be approved and passed, as of October 8, 2019
b. PBS-2019-36 Summary of Proposed Changes to Provincial Policy Statement. Administration has reviewed recent provincial legislation changes surrounding land use planning principles in Ontario and has provided a summary of the changes and recommendations to be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
3. Financial Services
a.
FS-2019-12 Amendment to the 2019-2023 Fire Equipment Five (5) Year Capital Works Plan. Administration recommends that High Water Rescue Equipment, including
a Fire rescue boat and personal protective equipment, in the amount of $16,000, be funded from the Fire Equipment Lifecycle Reserve, and that an increase to the annual allocation to the Fire Equipment Lifecycle Reserve of $2,000 should be considered during the Town’s 2020 Budget process.
Two notices of motion are to be presented:
1. Councilor Jobin - Motion - Future Planning Study - Hamlet Development Lands. Councillor Jobin wishes to propose advancing with a Secondary Plan for the Oldcastle area, and
2. Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti - Dedicated Veteran Parking Spaces. Deputy Mayor Bachetti wishes to propose designating certain parking spaces in the municipal parking lot adjacent to the Legion for veterans.
For questions on these or other municipal matters, please contact me at [email protected] or 226-773-1910.
September 24th Meeting
This week at Tecumseh Town Council, we begin at 7pm following an In Camera meeting. The agenda can be found here.
September 10th Meeting
#Tecumseh Town Council begins at 5pm with a Public Meeting for a redevelopment proposal of the former Victoria School.
Public comment will be received regarding the proposal to build residential condominium development on a parcel of land located at 12433 Dillon Drive. The application for the proposed Official Plan amendment is requesting a redesignation of the parcel of land from "Community Facility" to "Residential" to accommodate the proposed development.
The associated proposed Zoning By-law amendment is requesting to change the zoning from "Community Facility Zone" and "Residential Zone 1 (R1)" to a site specific "Residential Zone 3 (R3-16)". The proposed R3-16 zone would permit the proposed residential uses and establish various site specific zone provisions. In addition, the proposed rezoning would add a definition for the term "stacked townhouse dwelling unit" to the definitions section of Tecumseh Zoning By-law 1746.
The developer and several area residents will also be attending as delegations to the meeting.
The reports and comments submitted can be found here.
Beginning at 7pm, regular business begins. The agenda can be found here.
Conference, August 16 - 19, 2020 Ottawa, ON; FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show, June 4 - 7, 2020 Toronto, ON; Festivals and Events Ontario Conference, February 25 - 27, 2020 Richmond Hill, ON; Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiatives Annual Meeting and Conference
To be determined. Quebec City, QC; OGRA Annual Conference February 23 - 26, 2020 Toronto, ON; OSUM Conference and Trade Show, To be determined; ROMA Annual Conference, January 18 - 21, 2020 Toronto, ON.
- the authorization of staff to proceed with developing a community fundraising program made up of a citizen based fundraising committee with staff support;
- hiring of a contracted fundraising coordinator to oversee the building of the fundraising committee and program, so that upon final project funding approval the fundraising program can commence;
- A subcommittee of three (3) members comprised of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and one (1) member of Council be established to appoint a chair or co-chairs to lead the citizen based fundraising committee;
- That Town Council subcommittee and chair or co-chairs be authorized to appoint members of the fundraising committee following an open recruitment process;
- That all future associated cost for the community fundraising program will be incorporated into future operating budgets, commencing with the 2020 budget cycle;
- That a member of Council be appointed as a municipal representative to the fundraising committee.