Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

Monday, May 26, 2025

6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Unico Community Centre

37 Beech Street

Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9

Present

• Mayor Dennis Rogers
• Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong
• Councillor Tony Gaffan
• Councillor Debby Jarvis-Chausse
• Councillor Sheri Lowrie
• Councillor Thomas Neufeld
• Councillor Larry Patterson

Staff Present

• CAO, John Norton
• Acting Clerk, Angela Toole

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A.

Call to Order

Mayor Rogers called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

B.

Land Acknowledgement

C.

Moment of Silent Reflection and National Anthem

D.

Mayor's Welcome and Remarks

Mayor Rogers welcomed members of the public and those watching from home.

Mayor Rogers noted that he attended several events today. He attended flag raising ceremonies hosted by the County of Essex and the Town of Kingsville for the Regional Accessibility Flag in recognition of National AccessAbility Week. Mayor Rogers remarked that the flag is a reminder of how much progress has been made for people with disabilities, but should also serve as a reminder of how much more needs to be done. He further pointed out that he was wearing a red tie and reminded everyone that Wednesday, May 28th, is Red Shirt Day to recognize Canadians with disabilities. Mayor Rogers thanked Councillor Jarvis-Chausse and the Kingsville Accessibility Advisory Committee for all that they do for the community, as well as Ursa Major Learning Services and Centre, for participating in the Town's flag-raising. 

Mayor Rogers noted that earlier that afternoon, the Town signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Windsor. This collaborative endeavour will provide University of Windsor students with an opportunity to support and provide resources to Administration, where they will gain practical skills to become future leaders. Mayor Rogers thanked Councillor Lowrie for her efforts with the Memorandum.

Mayor Rogers explained that building community partnerships has been a priority for the current Council and Administration. He referenced securing funding and partnering with the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic ("NPLC") to establish a Nurse Practitioner Clinic which will enhance access to primary care for residents. Additionally, converting Lions Hall into a community hub though partnerships with great organizations such as the Lions Club, South Essex Community Council and the Kingsville Community Foodbank. Furthermore, the Town has entered into a Joint User Agreement with the Greater Essex County District School Board aimed at expanding recreational programming for the Community.

Mayor Rogers stated that Council will continue to find ways to work together to make Kingsville a healthy, sustainable and prosperous community.

E.

Amendments to the Agenda

None.

F.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

Mayor Rogers reminded Council that any declaration is to be made prior to each item being discussed and to identify the nature of the conflict, if any, as the agenda items come forward.

None noted.

G.

Report Out of Closed Session

The Acting Clerk gave the following Report out of Closed Session:

Council entered into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, on May 5, 2025, at 5:01 p.m. to discuss the following item:

Item I - Ruthven Sewer Capacity Update heard under Section 239(2)(e) being litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality; and, Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. There is nothing further to report.

Council entered into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, on May 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the following items:

Item I - Interim Control By-law Exemptions and Enforcement heard under 239(2)(e) being litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality; and, 239(2)(f) being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. There is nothing further to report.

Item II - School Properties heard under Section 239(2)(c), being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality; and, 239(2)(k) being a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to negotiations. There is nothing further to report.

Item III - Model Franchise Agreement Renewal with Enbridge Gas Ltd. heard under Section 239(2)(k) being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and, Section 239(2)(k) being a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to negotiations. There is nothing further to report.

H.

Delegations

None.

I.

Presentations

1.

Kingsville Tennis Association Update

Mayor Dennis Rogers and Rick Stephenson, President of the Kingsville Tennis Association, participated in a symbolic signing of a new Long-Term Lease Agreement between the Town and the Kingsville Tennis Association.

Mayor Rogers presented Harry Roettele and Arleigh Fysh of the Kingsville Tennis Association with certificates acknowledging their receipt of the 2022 Tennis Canada Distinguished Service Awards.

J.

Matters Subject to Notice

None.

K.

Reports - Planning and Development Services

1.

Kings Village at the Lake – Proposed Street Names

• 89-05262025
  Moved By: Councillor Jarvis-Chausse
  Seconded By: Councillor Lowrie

  That Council approve the proposed street names within the Kings Village at the Lake Plan of Subdivision.

  
  

  For (7)

  Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie

  
  
  
  Carried (7 to 0)

2.

Road 2 West Watermain Tender Award

John Norton, CAO, presented the report.

• 90-05262025
  Moved By: Councillor Gaffan
  Seconded By: Councillor Patterson

  That the Road 2 West Watermain Tender (Contract #25-202) be awarded to Major Construction (2010) Ltd. in the amount of $1,833,840.72 (excluding HST) and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the requisite agreement.

  
  

  For (7)

  Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie

  
  
  
  Carried (7 to 0)

3.

Application for Fence Construction - 90 Main Street East

• 91-05262025
  Moved By: Councillor Lowrie
  Seconded By: Councillor Neufeld

  As recommended by the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, that Council consents to the proposed fence construction at the property municipally known as 90 Main Street East, a designated heritage property on the Town of Kingsville Heritage Register (By-law 34-2008), in accordance with Section 33(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act;

  And that Council directs the Acting Manager of Municipal Governance and Clerk to serve notice of this decision on the owner of the property and on the Ontario Heritage Trust.

  
  

  For (7)

  Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie

  
  
  
  Carried (7 to 0)

4.

Ruthven Pump Station – Continued Improvements and Funding

• 92-05262025
  Moved By: Councillor Patterson
  Seconded By: Councillor Neufeld

  That Council approve up to $1,300,000 to facilitate upsizing of the Ruthven Pump Station pumps and to be funded from Development Charges and Kingsville-Lakeshore West Wastewater Working Capital Reserves, with purchasing approval to be delegated to the Chief Administrative Officer;

  And that Council award engineering and design for upsizing the Ruthven Pump Station pumps to Dillon Consulting Inc. via single sourcing, with costs to be approved by the Senior Manager of Capital Projects and Engineering.

  
  

  For (7)

  Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie

  
  
  
  Carried (7 to 0)

L.

Reports - Finance and Corporate Services

1.

Enbridge Gas Inc. Model Franchise Agreement

• 93-05262025
  Moved By: Deputy Mayor DeYong
  Seconded By: Councillor Lowrie

  That Council approve, in principle, the form of the draft By-law attached hereto and authorizes the submission of the same to the Ontario Energy Board (“OEB”) for approval pursuant to Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act, 1990 (the “MFA”);

  And that Council requests the OEB to make an Order declaring and directing the assent of the municipal electors to the attached draft By-law pertaining to the Corporation of the Town of Kingsville is not necessary, pursuant to Section 9(4) of the MFA.

  
  

  For (6)	Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie
  Against (1)	Councillor Patterson

  
  
  
  Carried (6 to 1)

2.

2025 Final Tax Levy By-Law

• 94-05262025
  Moved By: Councillor Gaffan
  Seconded By: Deputy Mayor DeYong

  That Council recess at 6:35 pm.

  
  
  
  
  Carried
• 95-05262025
  Moved By: Councillor Patterson
  Seconded By: Councillor Neufeld

  That By-law 36-2025, being a by-law to provide for the establishment of the 2025 final tax levy, be adopted during the By-law stage of this Council Agenda with the following amendment:

  That the sentence in Section 11: "Any such waivers or reductions shall be applied consistently, to all property classes" be deleted;

  And that any vacant lands which are prohibited from development due to Interim Control By-law 24-2025, shall be exempt from penalties and interest on outstanding property taxes, until the development restrictions associated with said Interim Control By-law are removed.

  
  

  For (7)

  Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie

  
  
  
  Carried (7 to 0)
• 96-05262025
  Moved By: Councillor Gaffan
  Seconded By: Deputy Mayor DeYong

  That Council resumes at 6:41 p.m.

  
  
  
  
  Carried

M.

Reports - Public Operations

1.

2025 Fleet Procurement Report

• 97-05262025
  Moved By: Councillor Gaffan
  Seconded By: Councillor Patterson

  That the purchase of one (1) 2026 International HV615 Tandem Axle Dump Truck/Snow Plow at the cost of $415,948, plus HST be approved.

  
  

  For (7)

  Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie

  
  
  
  Carried (7 to 0)

N.

Consent Agenda

1.

Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes - March 4, 2025

2.

Communities in Bloom Committee Minutes - April 1, 2025

3.

BIA Board of Management Minutes - April 8, 2025

4.

Committee of Adjustment & Appeals Minutes - April 15, 2025

5.

Fantasy of Lights Committee Minutes - April 15, 2025

6.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes - April 28, 2025

7.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes - May 5, 2025

• 98-05262025
  Moved By: Councillor Neufeld
  Seconded By: Councillor Lowrie

  That Items 1 through 7 on the Consent Agenda, be received.

  
  
  
  Carried

O.

Correspondence

None.

P.

Notices of Motion

1.

Deputy Mayor DeYong - Road Closure for the 2nd Annual Prince Adventures Exotic Car Show

• 99-05262025
  Moved By: Deputy Mayor DeYong
  Seconded By: Councillor Lowrie

  Whereas Council and Administration are in receipt of correspondence from the organizers of the 2nd Annual Prince Adventure’s Exotic Car Show (the “Exotic Car Show”), which is scheduled to take place on October 4, 2025;

  And whereas the Exotic Car Show was held in the Migration Festival Hall parking lot in 2024 and was a tremendous success with over 50 exotic cars displayed and 3000 spectators in attendance;

  And whereas the Exotic Car Show benefitted the community in that it collected a truckload of food and raised and donated $5000 to the Kingsville Community Food Bank;

  And whereas the event organizers have requested Council’s support to relocate the 2nd Annual Prince Adventure’s Exotic Car Show to Kingsville’s downtown area in an effort to display 100 exotic cars and attract 5000 spectators;

  Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Kingsville approves the closure of King St to Chestnut (on the same footprint as the “Kingsville Block Party”) from 9 am to 3 pm on October 4, 2025 for the 2nd Annual Prince Adventure’s Exotic Car Show, subject to terms and conditions decided by the Special Events Review Team (SERT).

  
  

  For (7)

  Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie

  
  
  
  Carried (7 to 0)

Q.

Unfinished Business and Announcements

R.

By-laws

• 100-05262025
  Moved By: Deputy Mayor DeYong
  Seconded By: Councillor Jarvis-Chausse

  That the following By-laws be given three readings and finally pass:

  36-2025 - Being a By-law to provide for the establishment of rates for the levy and collection of property taxes in the Town of Kingsville for the year 2025 pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act, as amended; and

  37-2025 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at its May 26, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council.

  
  
  
  Carried

S.

Adjournment

• 101-05262025
  Moved By: Councillor Patterson
  Seconded By: Councillor Lowrie

  That Council adjourns this Regular Meeting at 6:51 p.m.

  
  
  
  Carried