SPECIAL 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
  • R. Brown, Manager of Planning Services
  • J. Galea, Human Resources Manager
  • S. Kitchen, Deputy Clerk-Council Services
  • P. Van Mierlo-West, CAO

Mayor Santos called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance. Solicitor David Halliwill was also in attendance.

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

Mr. Brown presented his Report dated December 12, 2019.

  • 651-2019
    Moved byCouncillor Tony Gaffan
    Seconded byCouncillor Laura Lucier

    That:

    Council receives the Report of R. Brown, Manager of Planning Services dated December 12, 2019 for information purposes regarding the requested removal of the sole condition for exemption from Plan of Condominium at 86 Wigle Drive; and

    Council supports an exemption from Plan of Condominium by the County of Essex for the existing building located at 86 Wigle Ave., Part of Block A, Plan 432, Parts 6 & 7, RP 12R 25287, without conditions.

    CARRIED

    At 6:05 p.m., after presenting his Report, Mr. Brown left the Council Chambers and did not return.


  • 652-2019
    Moved byCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded byCouncillor Thomas Neufeld

    That Council, at 6:05 p.m., pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 enter into Closed Session to address the following items:

    i) Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; being a Report of CAO Van Mierlo-West; and

    ii) Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; being update from Solicitor D. Halliwill regarding legal matters/negotiations regarding Application for Site Plan Amendment by Tay Inc., 190 Main St. East, being Part of Lot 1, Concession 2, ED Part 2, 12R 26799; and Report from CAO P. Van Mierlo-West, dated December, 2019;

    iii) Section 239(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; being a Report by CAO Van Mierlo-West dated December, 2019.

    CARRIED

Upon rising from Closed Session at 8:39 p.m. Mayor Santos indicated that Council addressed Closed Session Items Fi), Fii) and Fiii) and reported as follows: 

RE: Item F-i) Ms. Van Mierlo-West provided further review of an item relating to a personal matter about an identifiable individual because of a potential review of views and opinions of another;

RE: Item F-ii) Mayor Santos indicated that Ms. Van Mierlo-West presented her Report dated December 13, 2019 in connection with 190 Main St. East and Solicitor David Halliwill provided legal advice in respect to the subject matter; and

RE: Item F-iii) Mayor Santos reported that Ms. Van Mierlo-West presented her Report dated December 15, 2019, and further updates will follow.

  • 653-2019
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded byCouncillor Kimberly DeYong

    That Council reads By-law 113-2019, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at its December 16, 2019 Special Meeting a first, second and third and final time.

    CARRIED
  • 654-2019
    Moved byCouncillor Laura Lucier
    Seconded byCouncillor Kimberly DeYong

    That Council adjourns this Special Meeting at 8:40 p.m.

    CARRIED