REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

MINUTES

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Council Chambers
2021 Division Road N
Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9
Members of Council
  • Mayor Nelson Santos
  • Deputy Mayor Gord Queen
  • Councillor Susanne Coghill
  • Councillor John Driedger
  • Councillor Tony Gaffan
  • Councillor Thomas Neufeld
  • Councillor Larry Patterson
Members of Administration
  • J. Astrologo, Director of Corporate Services
  • R. Brown, Manager of Planning & Development Services
  • Jennifer Galea, Human Resources Manager
  • S. Martinho, Public Works Manager
  • R. McLeod, Director of Financial Services
  • A. Plancke, Director of Municipal Services
  • Roberta Baines, Deputy Clerk - Administrative Services

Mayor Santos called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Santos asked those present to stand and observe a moment of silence and reflection to be followed by the singing of O'Canada.

Mayor Santos 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.

R. Brown, Manager of Planning and Development Services

Mr. Brown advised that the applicant has requested a deferral to the March 12, 2018 Regular Meeting of Council.

  • Recommended Action
    190-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld
    Seconded ByCouncillor Susanne Coghill

    That Council defer Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA/24/17 to the March 12, 2018 Regular Meeting, to allow the Applicant an opportunity to gather additional documentation to support the Application.


    CARRIED

Councillor Driedger and Councillor Neufeld each noted the addition of a notice of motion.

  • Recommended Action
    191-2018
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Council approves the awarding of the Request for Proposal for Fleet Service and Maintenance to Sam’s Shell Service.


    CARRIED
  • Recommended Action
    192-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council approves the acquisition of the Fleet assets as follows:

    One (1) 2018 Ford F-350 from Victory Ford in Chatham outfitted with a service body fabricated by Commander Industries for the combined purchase price of $65,395.05 inclusive of the HST burden.

    One (1) 2018 Dodge Ram Quad Cab pick-up truck from Oxford Dodge in London equipped as required for the purchase price of $36,354.78 inclusive of HST burden.

    One (1) 2018 Ford F-250 Regular Cab pick-up truck form Victory Ford outfitted with a tailgate loader for the combined purchase price of $37,651.20 inclusive of HST burden.

    Three (3) 2018 Chevy Regular Cab pick-up trucks form Victory Ford in Chatham equipped as required for the purchase price of $31,603.60 each inclusive of HST burden.


    CARRIED
  • Recommended Action
    193-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Susanne Coghill
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council approves the Terms of Reference for the Joint Health and Safety Committee.


    CARRIED
  • Recommended Action
    194-2018
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Susanne Coghill

    That Council approves the revised Manager of Municipal Services job description.


    CARRIED
  • Recommended Action
    195-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByCouncillor John Driedger

    That Council receives the Annual Report for the Kingsville Water Distribution System supplied by the Union Water Supply System and that Council direct administration to provide a copy of the Annual Report at no charge to the public on request and post on the municipal website; and further

    That Council receives the Summary Report.


    CARRIED
  • Recommended Action
    196-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council receives the Union Water Supply System Annual Report for 2017 prepared in accordance with Section 11 of O. Reg. 170/03; and direct Administration to provide a copy of the report to anyone who requests it, free of charge, post a copy of the report on the Town's municipal website, and include a notice that the report is available at the municipal office and at the Ruthven Water Treatment Plant (through newsletter or other method).


    CARRIED
  • Recommended Action
    197-2018
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld

    That Council receives the request from Explore the Shore and directs Administration to remind them of the Kingsville Community Grant Fund Application process.


    CARRIED
  • Recommended Action
    198-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByCouncillor John Driedger

    That Council adopts Special Meeting of Council Minutes dated February 5, 2018, Regular Meeting of Council Minutes dated February 12, 2018, and Regular 'Closed Session' Meeting of Council Minutes dated February 12, 2018


    CARRIED
  • Recommended Action
    199-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen

    That Council receives Kingsville B.I.A. Meeting Minutes dated December 12, 2017, January 9, 2018 and January 23, 2018.


    CARRIED
  • Recommended Action
    200-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Susanne Coghill
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Council receives Tourism and Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes dated November 2, 2017 and December 7, 2017.


    CARRIED

That Administration review the Town's existing policies, by-laws and the Official Plan in relation to the production of medical marihuana and provide a report back to Council to provide recommendations as to whether Council should:

i) amend the zoning by-law to allow for the production of medical marihuana in newly constructed greenhouses that have proper odour control and security facilities, and if so, what is the process, the cost to undertake said amendment, and the implications of such an amendment;

ii) consider medical marihuana has a legitimate greenhouse crop;

iii) prohibit the use of old refurbished greenhouses for the production of medical marihuana, and what are the implications of such a restriction.

Whereas the Avenues of Bainbridge, Nottingham and Oxford in the Municipality of Kingsville, formerly Gosfield South having not seen improvement prior to amalgamation;

And Whereas these avenues having no streetlights, no sidewalks or multi-use paths for safe pedestrian travel;

And Whereas the current condition of the roads do not allow for proper surface drainage to municipal storm sewers;

And Whereas these streets provide a natural walking loop for residents of this area and to those who visit primarily for walking;

And Whereas this Council has identified active transportation as a priority;

And Whereas Administration has identified these roads to be outside of the 1 to 5 year rehabilitation program;

Therefore at the next regular meeting of Council, I may move or cause to move that:

The avenues of Bainbridge, Nottingham and Oxford, in the municipality of Kingsville, formerly Gosfield South be brought within the 1 to 2 year priority range of the current Roads Needs study and that any safety concerns or tripping hazards be addressed immediately.

  • Recommended Action
    202-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Susanne Coghill
    Seconded ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld

    Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 Council at 7:25 p.m. moved into Closed Session to address the following item:

    1. Section 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotations being Report of J. Galea, Human Resources Manager, RE: Non Union Pay Equity review.


    CARRIED

    Upon rising from Closed Session at 7:35 p.m. the Regular Meeting reconvened in Open Session.

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Section 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations, being Report of J. Galea, Human Resources Manager RE: Non Union Pay Equity review.

Mayor Santos reported RE: Closed Session Item N-1, stating that a discussion was held in closed session pertaining to non-union pay equity review and direction was provided to Administration to pursue the employee labour relations review.

  • Recommended Action
    203-2018
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Susanne Coghill

    That Council read By-law -31-2018, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at its February 26, 2018 Regular Meeting a first, second and third and final time.


    CARRIED
  • Recommended Action
    204-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Susanne Coghill
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Council adjourn this Regular Meeting of Council at 7:36 p.m.


    CARRIED