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
  • J. Galea, Human Resources Manager
  • T. Iacobelli, Manager of Information Technology
  • S. Kitchen, Deputy Clerk-Council Services
  • R. McLeod, Director of Financial Services

Mayor Santos, in attendance at the Council Chambers, called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. All other members of Council participated in the meeting through video conferencing technology from remote locations.

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.

  • 304-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen

    That Council at 6:32 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 of land by the municipality or local board; being a proposed lease of municipal lands described as Part Lot 3, Concession 2, Eastern Division, Gosfield, being Part 1 on PL 12R27383, Kingsville; and

    2. Section 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations, being a Report of Human Resources Manager J. Galea RE: Non-union salary compensation report.


    CARRIED

    Upon rising from Closed Session at 6:47 p.m., Mayor Santos called for a brief recess, and the meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with all Members of Council in attendance (electronic participation).

    The following Members of Administration were in attendance (electronic participation): Director of Corporate Services J. Astrologo, Director of Financial  Services R. McLeod, Manager of Municipal Services T. Del Greco, Public Works Manager S. Martinho, Manager of Information Technology T. Iacobelli, and Deputy Clerk-Council Services S. Kitchen.


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Director Astrologo presented proposed Amending By-law 54-2020, being a By-law to amend the Town's procedure by-law to add the option of allowing for votes by a show of hands during electronic meetings, in addition to the roll call method allowing for verbal voting during electronic meetings.

  • 305-2020
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Council reads By-law 54-2020 being a By-law to amend By-law 55-2016, being a By-law to Govern the Calling, Place and Proceedings of Council and Committees a first, second and third and final time.


    CARRIED

Mayor Santos reported that Council had entered into Closed Session earlier this evening to address two items. Firstly, an item pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality; specifically a proposed lease of municipal lands described as Part 3, Concession 2, Eastern Division, Gosfield, being Part 1 on PL 12R27383, Kingsville. He reported that the municipality will be entering into a farm lease of that property for this growing season.

Secondly, he reported that Council addressed an item pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations; being a Report of Human Resources Manager J. Galea RE: Non-union salary compensation report.

Deputy Mayor Queen added one Notice of Motion, and Councillor Patterson added one announcement.

  • 306-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld

    That Council receives Town of Kingsville Accounts for the monthly period ended April 30, 2020, being TD cheque numbers 0072701 to 0072939 for a grand total of $1,335,901.09.


    CARRIED

S. Martinho, Manager of Public Works

  • 307-2020
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Council directs that one amendment be made to the draft Banner Policy #MS-018, authorizing Administration to put back one (1) additional Over-the-Road Banner location on Main Street East as part of the departmental review. 


    CARRIED
  • 308-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Council directs Administration to explore the cost for the future contracting out of the Veteran Banner Project banner installations; And Further That Council directs that a placeholder be included in the draft 2021 Municipal Budget in the estimated amount of $10,000.00, for 2021 review and deliberation.


    CARRIED
  • 309-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen

    That Council adopts Policy #MS-018, being the Banner Policy, regulating the design, approval, installation and maintenance of banners, as amended to add the installation of one (1) additional Over-the-Road Banner location on Main Street East.


    CARRIED

T. Del Greco, Manager of Municipal Services

  • 310-2020
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Council receives the Report of Manager of Municipal Services T. Del Greco dated May 4, 2020 RE: Impact of COVID-19 on Capital Works; And Further That Council asks Administration to consider the comments made at the Council table this evening, with the aim to resolve some of the issues sooner than later.


    CARRIED

R. McLeod, Director of Financial Services

  • 311-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Laura Lucier

    Council authorizes By-law 51-2020 for the establishment of rates for the levy and collection of property taxes in the Town of Kingsville for the year 2020.


    CARRIED

R. McLeod, Director of Financial Services

  • 312-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen

    That Council directs Administration to provide the full funding contribution of $20,000.00 to the Sun Parlour Folk Music Society, subject to the receipt of additional information from the Society in terms of their expenses and lost revenues and an update report to be brought back to Council for consideration.


    CARRIED
  • 313-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council directs Administration to obtain updates from 2020 Town of Kingsville Community Grant recipients, such update report to be considered at a future Regular Meeting of Council.


    CARRIED
  • 314-2020
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Laura Lucier

    That Council authorizes the removal of the property municipally known as 1520 Road 5 East from the Town of Kingsville's heritage register as a property of heritage interest, as recommended by individuals, rather than a Committee.


    CARRIED

Ms. DeYong noted a typographical correction to be made to the April 27, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes at Section L-4, Announcements (to correct the name as stated therein from 'Patterson' to 'Peterson').

  • 315-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council adopts Regular Meeting of Council Minutes dated April 27, 2020, as amended, Regular Closed Session Meeting of Council Minutes dated April 27, 2020, Special Meeting of Council Minutes dated May 1, 2020, Special Closed Session Meeting of Council Minutes dated May 1, 2020, and Special Meeting of Council Minutes dated May 4, 2020.


    CARRIED
  • 316-2020
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld

    That Council receives Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture Committee Meeting Minutes dated February 20, 2020 together with Minutes of the following sub-committees: Communities in Bloom - November 7, 2019; Fantasy of Lights - November 26, 2019; Migration Festival - November 26, 2019; Mettawas Park Fundraising - January 7, 2020.


    CARRIED
  • 317-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council receives Police Services Board Meeting Minutes dated February 26, 2020.


    CARRIED
  • 318-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen

    That Council receives Business Correspondence-Informational items 1 through 6.


    CARRIED

    RE: Informational Item L-1

    Town of Amherstburg Correspondence dated March 19, 2020 RE: Addressing Growing Municipal Liability and Insurance Costs.


  • 319-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong
    Seconded ByCouncillor Laura Lucier

    That Council supports Town of Amherstburg Resolution passed January 13, 2020 supporting the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Submission to the Attorney General of Ontario titled "Towards a Reasonable Balance: Addressing growing municipal liability and insurance costs".


    CARRIED

    RE: Informational Item L-5

    City of Hamilton--Office of the Mayor--Correspondence dated April 23, 2020 RE: Request to Regulate and Enforce Odour and Lighting Nuisances Related to the Cultivation of Cannabis Plants


  • 320-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen

    That Council endorses City of Hamilton Resolution Request to Regulate and Enforce Odour and Lighting Nuisances related to the Cultivation of Cannabis Plants, as contained in correspondence of Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger, dated April 23, 2020;

    And Further That Council directs that similar separate correspondence also be provided directly by this Municipality to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, to the Premier of Ontario and to The Attorney General requesting the federal and provincial governments to regulate and enforce odour and lighting nuisances related to the cultivation of cannabis plants; and request that the Province extend authority to municipalities to enforce odour and lighting nuisance complaints stemming from licensed and unlicensed cannabis cultivations within its jurisdiction.


    CARRIED

    RE:  Informational Item L-2

    Town of Amherstburg Correspondence dated April 24, 2020 RE: Active Transportation in the Town of Amherstburg--The Cozmic Queenz

    Councillor Neufeld recognized and congratulated The Cozmic Queenz First Lego League Team and their bike parking system aimed to promote active transportation. As a County region, we are trying to encourage more active transportation, and the Town should be providing the infrastructure to do it; not only the hard surfaces, but also items such as bike racks and storage units. 


  • 321-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council authorizes that $1,000.00 of Councillor Neufeld's allotted conference budget be donated to the Kingsville Food Bank as a cash donation.


    CARRIED
  • 322-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council directs that the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kingsville, being voting members of Essex County Council, request that a controlled lighted intersection for County Road 20 and County Road 23 be moved to a top priority.


    CARRIED

That Council receive and discuss email from Jeff Casey, Owner/Publisher snapd Windsor, dated May 1, 2020.

  • 323-2020
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld

    That Council receives the email from J. Casey, Owner/Publisher snapdWindsor, and Further That Council directs Administration to have a discussion with Mr. Casey to obtain additional information as to what snapdWindsor has to offer.


    CARRIED

    Councillor Patterson commented on the recent closure of the local newspaper, The Kingsville Reporter, by Postmedia Network Inc.

    Mayor Santos declared an interest, because he was a former employee of Postmedia Network Inc.  Mayor Santos vacated his Chair.

    Deputy Mayor Queen assumed the Chair, and the following motion was then made.


  • 324-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong

    That Council directs Administration to prepare and send a letter to Postmedia Network Inc. expressing our displeasure with their decision to cease publication of our 144 year community newspaper, The Kingsville Reporter, with a copy of such letter to be provided to the Office of the Prime Minister and each of the local MPs.


    CARRIED

    After the passage of the motion, Mayor Santos assumed the Chair.


1. Councillor Patterson thanked the Building Department staff for their quick response to fence and secure the dwelling at 1520 Road 5 East.

2. Councillor Patterson thanked the whole community for everything they've been doing during this global pandemic, including service groups for their hours of volunteer time, residents for participating in local restaurant take-out, and businesses for offering free meals, vegetables, hand sanitizers, etc. He acknowledged the fantastic nature and building photographs that residents have posted on social media, which offer a positive distraction during these times.

3. Mayor Santos provided an update re: COVID-19 provincial legislative information. As of last week, municipal and private marina operators were notified to get prepared for opening. He advised that Town staff provided communications to the local marina, seasonal slip owners, and residents of Montego Bay with the appropriate information. At present, boats can go in the water. He stated that the Town is anticipating additional announcements from the Province in regard to public and private boat launches.

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  • 325-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Laura Lucier
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council reads By-law 51-2020, 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 2020 pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act, a first, second and third and final time.


    CARRIED
  • 326-2020
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Council reads By-law 55-2020, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at its May 11, 2020 Regular Meeting a first, second and third and final time.


    CARRIED
  • 327-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong
    Seconded ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld

    That Council adjourns this Regular Meeting at 8:45 p.m.


    CARRIED
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