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 Tony Gaffan
  • Councillor Thomas Neufeld
  • Councillor Larry Patterson
  • Councillor Kimberly DeYong
  • Councillor Laura Lucier
Members of Administration
  • J. Astrologo, Director of Corporate Services
  • R. Brown, Manager of Planning Services
  • J. Galea, Human Resources Manager
  • S. Kitchen, Deputy Clerk-Council Services
  • R. McLeod, Director of Financial Services
  • P. Van Mierlo-West, CAO

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 playing 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 Services

i) Notice of Public Meeting, dated September 24, 2019;

ii) Excerpts of Minutes from the July 22, 2019 and September 23, 2019 Regular Meetings of Council;

iii) Proposed By-law 77-2019, being a By-law to change the name of a highway (Meghan Agosta Drive to York Boulevard).

Mr. Brown presented the proposed By-law and advised that there have been no comments received in response to the circulated notice.

Comments from the public:

Roger Chittle, stated that he has purchased a home on Meghan Agosta St. and while the transaction has not yet been completed, asked when the street name change is to be effective. Mr. Brown responded that the By-law, if adopted, would be effective immediately and the necessary agencies would be notified of the change on October 29, 2019.

Sandy Smith, 319 Heritage Road, stated that she corresponded to Council in connection with this matter a while back, and while she appreciates the action taken to recognize the York family, inquired as to whether a Street Naming policy has been prepared. Mayor Santos advised that an up-to-date policy is now in place.

 

  • 541-2019
    Moved ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Council pass By-law 77-2019, being a By-law to change the name of a highway (Meghan Agosta Drive to York Boulevard) at this Regular Meeting.


    CARRIED

Councillor Neufeld added one Announcement.

R. McLeod, Director of Financial Services

  • 542-2019
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    Council authorizes tax reductions totaling $5,360.46 for the 2019 taxation year.


    CARRIED

R. Brown, Manager of Planning Services

  • 543-2019
    Moved ByCouncillor Laura Lucier
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong

    That Council receives the Report of R. Brown dated October 21, 2019 for supplementary information purposes regarding comment from the Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee on the partial removal of the existing stone wall to widen the existing Laurel St. access; and

    That Council approves site plan application SPA/18/19 for the redevelopment of 101 Mill St. West for a holistic wellness centre subject to the conditions outlined in the site plan agreement and authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the site plan agreement and register said agreement on title.


    CARRIED

P. Van Mierlo-West, CAO

  • 544-2019
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld

    That Council receives the Report titled 2019 3rd Quarter report.


    CARRIED

P. Van Mierlo-West, CAO

  • 545-2019
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Laura Lucier

    That Council supports the Application towards the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.


    CARRIED
  • 546-2019
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council adopts Special Meeting of Council Minutes dated October 10, 2019, Regular Meeting of Council Minutes dated October 15, 2019, and Regular 'Closed Session' Meeting of Council Minutes dated October 15, 2019.


    CARRIED
  • 547-2019
    Moved ByCouncillor Laura Lucier
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council receives Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture Committee Meeting Minutes dated August 29, 2019 together with Minutes of the following sub-committees: Fantasy of Lights - July 9, 2019; Mettawas Fundraising - July 3, 2019; and Migration Festival - July 23, 2019.


    CARRIED
  • 548-2019
    Moved ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong

    That Council receives Kingsville B.I.A. Meeting Minutes dated September 10, 2019.


    CARRIED

    Councillor Neufeld requested that, on a go-forward basis, the Staff Reports referenced in the Kingsville BIA minutes be attached or described in greater detail.


  • 549-2019
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Laura Lucier

    That Council receives Tourism and Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes dated September 12, 2019.


    CARRIED
  • 550-2019
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen

    That Council receives Union Water Supply System Joint Board of Management Meeting Minutes dated September 18, 2019.


    CARRIED
  • 551-2019
    Moved ByCouncillor Laura Lucier
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong

    That Council receives Business Correspondence - Informational Items 1-7.


    CARRIED
  • 552-2019
    Moved ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong
    Seconded ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld

    That Council supports Municipality of East Ferris Resolution 2019-280 passed October 8, 2019 Re:  Child Care Services at Conferences.


    CARRIED
  • 553-2019
    Moved ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council supports Township of Springwater correspondence dated October 21, 2019 RE: Conservation Authority Levies.


    CARRIED

That Council: i) see again the three different site or development plans for the Mettawas Park development south of the new  Grovedale; ii) directs that Administration present a report on their suggestions based on public interest; iii) That Council itself make a decision as to what plan that Council wishes to proceed with; iv) that such deliberation and vote at the Council table be completed by the year end (2019). 

  • 554-2019
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council: i) see again the three different site or development plans for the Mettawas Park development south of the new Grovedale; ii) directs that Administration prepare a report on their suggestions based on public interest; iii) that Council itself make a decision as to what plan that Council wishes to proceed with; iv) that such update follow the Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture (PRAC) Committee Meeting in November, and that such deliberation and vote at the Council table be completed by the year end (2019).


    CARRIED

Direct Administration to promote with an advertising program all the fine rental facilities we have within the Town of Kingsville, using both print and social media, such ad program to include a list of such sites as a) the Arena; b) the Unico; c) the Ridgeview site; d) the Lakeside Pavilion; e) The Grovedale; the ad plan should also include the fees as provided in our fees by-law (as currently exist); the ad should also note how simple it is to rent any or all the spaces by booking same at the Kingsville Recreation Site (arena) with our Parks and Recreation staff.

  • 555-2019
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Council: Directs Administration to promote with an advertising program all the fine rental facilities we have within the Town of Kingsville, using both print and social media, such ad program to include a list of such sites as a) the Arena; b) the Unico; c) the Ridgeview site; d) the Lakeside Pavilion; e) The Grovedale; the ad plan should also include the fees as provided in our fees by-law (as currently exist); the ad should also note how simple it is to rent any or all the spaces by booking the same at the Kingsville Recreation Site (arena) with our Parks and Recreation Staff; and Further That Council directs Administration to bring such report back by the year end (2019).


    CARRIED

     

     


Councillor Neufeld reminded of the Town's 2nd annual Pumpkin Parade to be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Lakeside Park. 

M.

  • 556-2019
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong

    That Council reads By-law 77-2019, being a By-law to change the name of a highway (Meghan Agosta Drive to York Boulevard) a first, second and third and final time.


    CARRIED
  • 557-2019
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council at 7:42 p.m., pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 enter into Closed Session to address the following items:

    1. Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality; being a Report of CAO dated October 23, 2019 regarding the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Greater Essex County District School Board; and

    2. Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; being Report from Human Resources Manager J. Galea.


    CARRIED

1.
Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality; being a Report of CAO dated October 23, 2019 regarding the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Greater Essex County District School Board
 

2.
Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; being Report from Human Resources Manager J. Galea
 

  • 558-2019
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council proceed with the tender posting for Phases 1 and 2 of the Jasperson Drive Reconstruction Project; And That, any expenses incurred in 2019 will be funded by the Public Works Capital Reserve (03-000-032-39068); And That, the balance of the project costs will be incorporated in the 2020 Capital Budget.


    CARRIED
  • 559-2019
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld

    That Council reads By-law 96-2019, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at its October 28, 2019 Regular Meeting, a first, second and third and final time.


    CARRIED
  • 560-2019
    Moved ByCouncillor Laura Lucier
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong

    That Council adjourns this Regular Meeting at 8:07 p.m.


    CARRIED
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