Essex County Council Regular Meeting Agenda
(also available at www.countyofessex.on.ca)
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 County Council Chambers
2nd Floor, Essex County Civic Centre
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6:15 PM Closed Meeting
Moved by Seconded by That Council move into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 239 (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the following reason:
• Labour relations and employee negotiations
7:00 PM Regular Meeting
1. 2. 3. 4.
Moment of Reflection Singing of ‘O Canada’ Recording of Attendance Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
Corporation of the County of Essex 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1Y6 TTY Telephone (Toll Free): 1-877-624-4832
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- Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved by Seconded by That the minutes of the April 6, 2016 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented.
6. 7.
County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks Delegations and Presentations
- A)
- Diane Marley, Resident, Town of Kingsville
To speak to Essex County Council regarding the County’s portion of funding for the new mega hospital.
Moved by Seconded by That Ms. Marley be permitted to address County Council.
- B)
- Charlie Hotham, Director, Windsor Construction
Association
To speak to Essex County Council regarding the County’s portion of funding for the new mega hospital
Moved by Seconded by That Mr. Hotham be permitted to address County Council.
- 8.
- Communications
- A)
- Correspondence
- 1)
- Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
View the online versions of the AMO Watch File, dated April 7, 2016 and April 14, 2016.
- 2)
- Received e-mail, dated April 4, 2016 regarding the
following Policy Updates:
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- Legislative Changes to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (MEA) - AMO Report to the Member Municipalities Highlights of the April 2016 Board Meeting - Municipal Infrastructure Placemat 2016.
3) 4)
Received e-mail, dated April 12, 2016 regarding an
AMO Policy Update – Bill 151 Waste-Free Ontario Now Sent to Standing Committee.
Kathleen Wynne, Premier
Received correspondence, dated March 23, 2016 responding to Council’s correspondence regarding the Waukesha water diversion application submitted for approval under the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement.
5)
6)
Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade
Received e-mailed correspondence, dated March 2016 from Minister Michael Chan, regarding the Lincoln M. Alexander Award.
The Regional Municipality of Peel
Received e-mailed correspondence, dated March 18, 2016 from Frank Dale, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer seeking support for their resolution regarding Ambulance Communications and Dispatch
Services Advocacy. (Chief Krauter’s recommendation in support of resolution is attached)
7)
Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs
Received e-mailed correspondence, dated April, 2016 from Minister Mario Sergio, regarding June marking the 32nd anniversary of Seniors’ Month in Ontario.
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8)
University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus
Received correspondence, dated March 24, 2016 from Chris Gillard, Chair, Scholarships and Awards Committee, thanking the County of Essex for the generous contribution.
- 9)
- Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce
Received e-mailed copy of News from the WindsorEssex Regional Chamber of Commerce, dated April
12, 2016.
10) Township of Georgian Bay
Received correspondence, dated April 7, 2016 from Jessica Gunby, Acting Clerk regarding their Council’s resolution on the Enforcement of “No Wake” Zones.
11) Collège Boréal
Received correspondence, dated April 8, 2016 from Nil Parent, Co-odinator of Settlement Services regarding their proposal to become a Resettlement Assistance Program service provider in the Essex County region.
12) Township of North Frontenac
Received correspondence, dated April 13, 2016 from Tara Mieske, Clerk/Planning Manager seeking support for their Council’s resolution regarding Independent Electrical System Operator Renewal of Request for Proposal Process for the Award of Renewable Energy Contracts.
13) Township of North Stormont
Received copy of their Council’s resolution regarding Ontario Energy Board.
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14) Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce
Received request to provide Council with a copy of their correspondence, dated December 10, 2015 from Matt Marchand, President and CEO regarding the New Windsor-Essex Hospitals System.
15) Windsor Construction Association (WCA) and Heavy
Construction Association of Windsor (HCA)
Received request to provide Council with a copy of their correspondence, dated February 17, 2016 from Steve Koustonicolas, WCA and Ryan Wall, HCA and Jim Lyons Executive Director regarding the “Mega Hospital” project.
16) Linda Dueckman
Received card of appreciation for thoughtfulness shown at time of her retirement from the Sun Parlor Home.
Moved by Seconded by That the correspondence listed on the regular agenda for April 20, 2016, be received and the noted action be approved.
- B)
- Resolutions
There were no resolutions for the April 20, 2016 County Council meeting.
- 9.
- Consent Agenda
A) Legal Invoices Report
Report Number 2016-R008-ADM-0420-BG, dated April 20, 2016 from Brian Gregg, Chief Administrative Officer.
Moved by Seconded by That the administrative report listed as item 9. A) on the Consent Agenda for April 20, 2016 be approved.
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- 10.
- Reports and Questions
A) B) C) D) E) F)
2015 Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) Land Ambulance Service Review Final Report
Report Number 2016-R003-EMS-0420-BK, dated April 20, 2016, from Bruce Krauter, Chief Essex Windsor EMS.
Road Licensing Agreement Report Number 2016-R012-ENG-0420-TRB, dated April 20, 2016 from Tom Bateman, Director of Transportation Services/County Engineer.
Tender Summary – 2016 Structure Rehabilitation (4) Report Number 2016-R14-ENG-0420-TRB, dated April 20, 2016 from Tom Bateman, Director of Transportation Services/County Engineer.
Tender Summary – 2016 Roads Rehabilitation (2) Report Number 2016-R15-ENG-0420-TRB, dated April 20, 2016 from Tom Bateman, Director of Transportation Services/County Engineer.
Essex County Road Network Designation Report Number 2016-R16-ENG-0420-TRB, dated April 20, 2016 from Tom Bateman, Director of Transportation Services/County Engineer.
Introduction of Non-Union Short Term Income Protection Plan
Report Number 2016-R02-HR-0420-GPS, dated April 20, 2016 from Greg Schlosser, Director, Human Resources.
- G)
- Proposed Cost Sharing Allocation – Windsor-Essex
Hospitals’ System Plan
Report Number 2016-R007-ADM-0420-BG, dated April 20, 2016 from Brian Gregg, Chief Administrative Officer.
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- H)
- 2016 AMO Conference Update
Verbal Report from Brian Gregg, Chief Administrative Officer.
- 11.
- Unfinished Business
A) Joint Administrative Committee Report on 2016 Essex-
Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Budget
Report dated April 4, 2016 from the Joint City/County
Administrative Committee appointed under the dispute resolution clause of the EWSWA Agreement, to make a recommendation to Windsor City Council on the 2016 EWSWA Budget. (For the information of County Council).
12. 13.
New Business
- A)
- Public Reporting of Closed Meeting
Adoption of By-Laws
A)
A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Municipal Access Agreement with Luxline Network Corporation.
B)
Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the County of Essex (April 20, 2016).
Moved by Seconded by That By-laws #22-2016 and #23-2016, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted.
14. 15.
Notice of Motion Adjournment
This document is available in alternative formats upon request.
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Essex County Council Regular Meeting Minutes
(also available at County of Essex website)
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 County Council Chambers
2nd Floor, Essex County Civic Centre
7:00 PM Regular Meeting
1. 2. 3.
Moment of Reflection Singing of ‘O Canada’ Recording of Attendance
Deputy Mayor Al Fazio and Deputy Mayor Marc Bondy were absent.
- 4.
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
There was no disclosure of pecuniary interest.
- Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes
- 5.
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Moved by Mr. DiCarlo Seconded by Mr. Queen That the minutes of the March 16, 2016 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented. Carried
- 6.
- County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks
Warden Bain welcomed the members and noted that he had attended the following events:
• Regional Consultation Session for a Safer Ontario – attended by members of County Council and local police boards
• Meals on Wheels deliveries
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April 6, 2016
- 6.
- County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks (Continued…)
• Cross Border meeting for the new Gordie Howe Bridge • Social Innovation Project held in Essex • My Home, My Choice – housing program for individuals with disabilities
• St. Clair College Alumni of Distinction Awards • Ribbon Cutting event at Hospice of Erie Shores Campus
Warden Bain advised that the Agricultural Hall of Fame Awards ceremonies would be held in Harrow on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 7:00 pm. In addition, he noted that there would be a Public Information Session regarding CWATS, as well as a facility design study for County Road 2 from East Pike Road to Albert Road in Lakeshore on April 12, 2016 at the Atlas Tube Centre in Lakeshore.
- 7.
- Delegations and Presentations
There were no delegations for the April 6, 2016 meeting of County Council.
- 8.
- Communications
- A)
- Correspondence
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Moved by Mr. Paterson Seconded by Mrs. MacDonald That the correspondence listed on the regular agenda for April 6, 2016, be received and any noted action be approved. Carried
- B)
- Resolutions
There were no resolutions for consideration at the April 6, 2016 meeting of County Council.
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April 6, 2016
- 9.
- Consent Agenda
A) B) C)
Approval of Invoices – Legal/Consulting Services Council considered Report Number 2016-R006-ADM-0406- BG, dated April 6, 2016 from Brian Gregg, Chief Administrative Officer regarding approval of legal/consulting services invoices.
Municipal Drainage Report and Assessment Council considered Report Number 2016-R013-ENG-0406- TRB, dated April 6, 2016 from Tom Bateman, Director of Transportation Services/County Engineer regarding municipal drainage report and assessment.
Windsor Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) Council was advised that they could view online versions of the WECHU Board Meeting minutes, dated January 21, 2016 and February 18, 2016.
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Moved by Mr. Antaya Seconded by Mr. McNamara That the administrative report listed as item 9. A) on the Consent Agenda for April 6, 2016 be approved and the information items listed as 9.B) and 9.C) on the said Consent
Agenda be received. Carried
- 10.
- Reports and Questions
- A)
- Essex County Library Board
Council considered the report of the Essex County Library Board, dated February 24, 2016, presented by Mr. Richard Meloche, Chair.
73-16
Moved by Mr. Meloche Seconded by Mrs. MacDonald That the minutes of the Essex County Library Board, dated February 24, 2016 be received. Carried
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April 6, 2016
- 10.
- Reports and Questions (Continued…)
- B)
- Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC)
Council considered the report of the ECAAC, dated March 10, 2016, presented by Mr. Gord Queen, Vice-Chair.
74-16
Moved by Mr. Queen Seconded by Mr. McDermott That the minutes of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee, dated March 10, 2016 be adopted. Carried
- C)
- Tender Summary – 2016 Structure Rehabilitations (3)
Council considered Report Number 2016-R011-ENG-0406- TRB, dated April 6, 2016, from Tom Bateman, Director of Transportation Services/County Engineer regarding Tender Summary – 2016 Structure Rehabilitations (3).
75-16
Moved by Mr. Santos Seconded by Mr. Queen That the tenders be awarded as follows:
1)
Project Number – 607-2016 – County Road 42
Culvert over 8th Concession Drain to SLR Contracting Group Inc. for a total tender amount of $702,235.00, plus HST.
2)
Project Number – 568-2016 – County Road 42
Culvert over 6-7 Sideroad Drain to SLR Contracting Group Inc. for a total tender amount of $437,948.00,
plus HST. Carried
- D)
- Sun Parlor Home, Life Enrichment – Staffing Request
Council considered Report Number 2016-R004-ADM-0406- BG, dated April 6, 2016 from Brian Gregg, Chief Administrator Officer, regarding a Life Enrichment staffing request for Sun Parlor Home.
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April 6, 2016
- 10.
- Reports and Questions (Continued…)
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Moved by Mr. Antaya Seconded by Mr. McNamara That the creation of three full-time positions and the reduction of four part-time positions in the Life Enrichment Department at the Sun Parlor Home be approved;
And That the development of a recruitment strategy to fill the new positions be created. Carried
- E)
- Sun Parlor Home, Financial Analyst – Staffing Request
Council considered Report Number 2016-R005-ADM-0406- BG, dated April 6, 2016 from Brian Gregg, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding a Financial Analyst staffing request for Sun Parlor Home.
77-16
Moved by Mr. Paterson Seconded by Mr. DiPasquale That the creation of a Financial Analyst position in Corporate Services to support operations at Sun Parlor Home be approved;
And That the development of a recruitment strategy to fill the new position be created. Carried
11. 12.
Unfinished Business New Business
- A)
- Hospice of Erie Shores Campus
Mr. Paterson extended his sincere appreciation to all who attended the grand opening of the Hospice of Erie Shores Campus and also to those who contributed financially towards the Campus.
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April 6, 2016
- 13.
- Adoption of By-Laws
A) B) C) D) E)
By-Law Number 14-2016 A By-law Authorizing the Allocation of Funds to The
Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg in Accordance
with Section 6.2 of the Agreement with The Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Funds.
By-Law Number 15-2016 A By-law Authorizing the Allocation of Funds to The Corporation of the Town of Essex in Accordance with Section 6.2 of the Agreement with The Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Funds.