Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

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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
  • Acting CAO, Richard Wyma
  • Acting Clerk, Angela Toole

A.
Call to Order

 

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

B.
Land Acknowledgement

 

Mayor Rogers acknowledged the Three Fires Confederacy (Ojibwe, Potawatomie and Odawa) and the Traditional ancestral, unceded territory of Caldwell First Nation; the original people of Point Pelee, Pelee Island and its surrounding waters. We recognize and respect the First Nations who are stewards of the land and waters of Turtle Island and who have embraced this stewardship since time immemorial. We would also like to acknowledge all the moccasins who have walked lands of Turtle Island.

C.
Moment of Silent Reflection and National Anthem

 

D.
Mayor's Welcome and Remarks

 

Mayor Rogers announced that the Town of Kingsville will receive a $7.4 million grant under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. This grant is intended to fund the necessary infrastructure for increased housing development in the area. The Mayor expressed gratitude to the province for their support. He stated that the funding will substantially contribute to the development of the West Side Collector Road, a key infrastructure project that will facilitate future development on the west side of the Town. The project will also alleviate the financial burden on existing taxpayers, as the costs associated with this growth will not be passed onto them. The new road will provide an alternate route for residents, further enhancing transportation options within the Town. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the growing needs of the community. The funding will support the creation of approximately 3,000 housing units in the future, with projections estimating a population of around 30,000 people by 2040.

Mayor Rogers highlighted the importance of strategic planning for the Town’s future growth. He emphasized that it is the responsibility of Council and Administration to plan effectively to accommodate this growth, ensuring that Kingsville remains a beautiful and well-planned community. Resilient infrastructure was identified as one of the key pillars of the Town's 2040 Strategic Plan and outlines a series of actions that will be undertaken to support the Town’s growth.

Mayor Rogers reminded the public that each development proposal undergoes a service capacity review by professional engineers to ensure that the infrastructure can support the projected growth. He noted that grants such as this one are vital in supporting the Town’s strategic priorities and making meaningful improvements that benefit the residents of Kingsville.

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.

G.
Report Out of Closed Session

 

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

Pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council entered into Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. on January 13, 2025, to discuss the following items: 

Item I - Integrity Commissioner Report heard under Section 239(2)(b) being personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees and Section 239(2)(f) being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. There is nothing further to report. And;

 Item II - Licensing Enforcement heard under Section 239(2)(b) being personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees and Section 239(2)(f) being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. There is nothing further to report.

Further pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council entered into Closed Session at 7:39 p.m. on January 13, 2025, to discuss the following item: 

Item I - Disposition of Lions Hall heard under 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

 

None.

J.
Matters Subject to Notice

 

1.
Consent (B-2024-29) and Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA-2024-20) for 516 Road 11

This item has attachments. 
1.Consent (B-2024-29) and Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA-2024-20) for 516 Road 11.pdf
2.Appendix A - Location Map(1).pdf
3.Appendix B - Draft Survey(1).pdf
4.Appendix C - ERCA Comments(1).pdf
  • 15-01272025
    Moved By:Deputy Mayor DeYong
    Seconded By:Councillor Jarvis-Chausse

    That consent application B-2024-29 to sever an existing dwelling, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicants’ farming operation on a 0.51 ha (1.3 ac.) lot shown as Part 1 on the applicants’ sketch, known as 516 Road 11, in the Town of Kingsville, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:

    1. Prior to consent being endorsed on the deeds, the property owners provide, acceptable to the Municipality:
      1. proof of access to serve the lands being conveyed and the lands being retained. The costs related to proof of access shall be solely at the expense of the applicant. This will include obtaining an encroachment permit and a Section 78 permit to add a new access over a municipal drain or roadside ditch for the retained farm lot on Road 11.
      2. proof of drainage to serve the lands being conveyed and the lands being retained, with the costs of such drainage being solely at the expense of the applicant. Proof of Drainage shall be submitted to the Municipality a minimum of one month prior to the stamping of the deeds.
      3. an executed agreement for drainage apportionment due to lands severance approved by the Municipality for each parcel being severed. Drainage Apportionment Agreement Request, 12R plan shall be submitted to the Municipality a minimum of one month prior to the stamping of the deeds.
      4. confirmation of existing septic system on the property that meets Ontario Building Code requirements and setbacks in relation to the revised lot line locations.
    2. That the necessary deed(s), transfer or changes be submitted electrically, signed and fully executed, including a copy of the reference plan, prior to certification.
    3. The conditions imposed above shall be fulfilled by January 27th, 2027, or this application shall be deemed to be refused in accordance with Section 53(41) of the Planning Act.

    That Zoning by-law application ZBA-2024-20, to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1-2014 for the Town of Kingsville, to amend the zoning on the retained farm parcel municipally known as VL Road 11 from ‘General Agricultural (A1)’ to ‘Agricultural - Restricted (A2)’ and the severed residential parcel known as 516 Road 11 from ‘General Agricultural (A1)’ to ‘Rural Residential (RR)’, 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)

2.
Consent (B-2024-21) and Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA-2024-14) for 306 Road 8 East

This item has attachments. 
1.Consent (B-2024-21) and Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA-2024-14) for 306 Road 8 East.pdf
2.Appendix A - Location Map.pdf
3.Appendix B - Draft Survey.pdf
4.Appendix C - ERCA Comments.pdf
  • 16-01272025
    Moved By:Councillor Neufeld
    Seconded By:Councillor Gaffan

    That consent application B-2024-21 to sever an existing dwelling and shed, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicants’ farming operation on a 0.23 ha (0.56 ac.) lot shown as Part 1 on the applicants’ sketch, known as 306 Road 8 East, in the Town of Kingsville, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:

    1. Prior to consent being endorsed on the deeds, the property owners provide, acceptable to the Municipality:
      1. proof of access to serve the lands being conveyed and the lands being retained. The costs related to proof of access shall be solely at the expense of the applicant. This will include obtaining an encroachment permit and a Section 78 permit to add a new access over a municipal drain or roadside ditch for the retained farm lot on Road 8 East.
      2. proof of drainage to serve the lands being conveyed and the lands being retained, with the costs of such drainage being solely at the expense of the applicant. Proof of Drainage shall be submitted to the Municipality a minimum of one month prior to the stamping of the deeds.
      3. an executed agreement for drainage apportionment due to lands severance approved by the Municipality for each parcel being severed. Drainage Apportionment Agreement Request, 12R plan shall be submitted to the Municipality a minimum of one month prior to the stamping of the deeds.
      4. Confirmation that any existing farm buildings/barn(s) shall comply with the National Farm Building Code and Ontario Building Code requirements for Spatial Separation and Exposing Building Face allowance from the proposed property lines.
      5. confirmation of existing septic system on the property that meets Ontario Building Code requirements and setbacks in relation to the revised lot line locations.
    2. That the necessary deed(s), transfer or changes be submitted electrically, signed and fully executed, including a copy of the reference plan, prior to certification.
    3. The conditions imposed above shall be fulfilled by January 27th, 2027, or this application shall be deemed to be refused in accordance with Section 53(41) of the Planning Act.

    And that Zoning by-law application ZBA-2024-14, to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1-2014 for the Town of Kingsville, to amend the zoning on the retained farm parcel municipally known as VL County Road 8 East from ‘General Agricultural (A1)’ to ‘Agricultural - Restricted (A2)’ and the severed residential parcel known as 306 Road 8 East from ‘General Agricultural (A1)’ to ‘Rural Residential (RR)’ 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)

3.
No. 47 Drain – North Branch of the East Branch Realignment for Intersection Improvements

This item has attachments. 
1.No. 47 Drain - N Br of the E Br - Drain Realignment.pdf
2.Report - No 47 N Br of E Br Realignment.pdf
  • 17-01272025
    Moved By:Councillor Patterson
    Seconded By:Councillor Lowrie

    That report prepared by Rood Engineering, dated December 23, 2024, on the No. 47 Drain – N Branch of the East Branch for a realignment of a portion of the drain for the Intersection of County Road 29 and Road 5 improvements, pursuant to Section 78 of the Drainage Act, BE ADOPTED.


    For (7)Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie


    Carried (7 to 0)

K.
Reports - Finance and Corporate Services

 

1.
2025 Municipal Tax Rates and Interim Tax Levy By-Law

This item has attachments. 
1.2025 Interim Tax Levy By-Law.pdf
2.10-2025 Interim Tax Levy(1).pdf
3.10-2025 Schedule A - ACCESSIBLE(1).pdf
4.10-2025 Schedule B - ACCESSIBLE(1).pdf
5.10-2025 Schedule C - ACCESSIBLE(1).pdf
6.10-2025 Schedule D - ACCESSIBLE(1).pdf

Ryan McLeod, Director of Finance and Corporate Services/Treasurer, provided a high level overview of the Interim Tax Levy By-law for 2025.

  • 18-01272025
    Moved By:Councillor Gaffan
    Seconded By:Councillor Lowrie

    That By-Law 10-2025 being a by-law to provide for the establishment of rates for the Town of Kingsville for the year 2025 and to provide for an interim tax levy, BE ADOPTED during the By-law stage of this Council Agenda.


    For (7)Councillor Gaffan, Councillor Neufeld, Councillor Patterson, Deputy Mayor DeYong, Mayor Rogers, Councillor Jarvis-Chausse, and Councillor Lowrie


    Carried (7 to 0)

2.
Communities in Bloom - 2025 Judging

This item has attachments. 
1.Communiities in Bloom 2025 National Judging .pdf

Karen Loney, Manager of Special Events and Programming, provided a high level overview with respect to the Report.

  • 19-01272025
    Moved By:Councillor Jarvis-Chausse
    Seconded By:Councillor Gaffan

    That the recommendation from the Communities in Bloom (CIB) Committee, with the support of Administration, to not enter the 2025 National CIB judging competition and any budget funds previously identified for competition expenses be redirected towards increasing native tree and plant cover in Kingsville 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)

L.
Consent Agenda

 

M.
Correspondence

 

None.

N.
Notices of Motion

 

None.

O.
Unfinished Business and Announcements

 

None.

P.
By-laws

This item has attachments. 
1.7-2025 Drainage Works - No. 47 Drain.pdf
2.8-2025 - 306 Road 8 E.pdf
3.9-2025 - 516 Road 11.pdf
4.10-2025 Interim Tax Levy.pdf
5.10-2025 Schedule A - ACCESSIBLE.pdf
6.10-2025 Schedule B - ACCESSIBLE.pdf
7.10-2025 Schedule C - ACCESSIBLE.pdf
8.10-2025 Schedule D - ACCESSIBLE.pdf
9.11-2025 Appoint Committee of Adjustment and Appeals.pdf
10.12-2025 Confirmatory Jan 27, 2025.pdf
  • 21-01272025
    Moved By:Deputy Mayor DeYong
    Seconded By:Councillor Jarvis-Chausse

    That the following By-law be given a first and second reading:

    7-2025 – Being a By-law to provide for a realignment of a portion of the No. 47 Drain – North Branch of the East Branch at a total estimated cost of $15,160.00 in the Town of Kingsville, in the County of Essex



    Carried
  • 22-01272025
    Moved By:Deputy Mayor DeYong
    Seconded By:Councillor Patterson

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

    8-2025 – Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 1-2014, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Town of Kingsville 

    9-2025 – Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 1-2014, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Town of Kingsville 

    10-2025 – Being a By-law to provide for the establishment of rates for the Town of Kingsville for the year 2025 and to provide for an Interim Tax Levy 

    11-2025 – Being a By-law to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment and Appeals 

    12-2025 – Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at its January 27, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council



    Carried

Q.
Adjournment

 
  • 23-01272025
    Moved By:Councillor Patterson
    Seconded By:Councillor Jarvis-Chausse

    That Council adjourns this Regular Meeting at 6:23 p.m.



    Carried
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