REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

MINUTES

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Kingsville Arena Complex - Auditorium A
1741 Jasperson Lane
Kingsville, ON N9Y 3J4
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
  • 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.

Councillor Neufeld declared an interest with respect to Closed Session Agenda Item P-1, being one of the applicants to be considered by Kingsville Council as a nominee representative to serve on the Essex County Library (ECL) Board.

Dr. Justine Taylor, OGVG Science and Governmental Relations Manager, and George Gilvesy, OGVG Chair, provided an overview of greenhouse operations in Kingsville.   

R. Brown, Manager of Planning Services.

i) Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment, dated November 2, 2018;

ii) Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment (Meeting Location Change), dated December 3, 2018;

iii) Report of Manager of Planning Services K. Brcic, dated November 30, 2018.

iv) Proposed By-law 129-2018, being a by-law to amend By-law 1-2014, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Town of Kingsville.

Comments:

There were no questions or comments from anyone in attendance in the audience.

  • 658-2018
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA/34/18 to rezone the subject lands as a condition of Consent File B/16/18 from ‘Agriculture (A1)’ to ‘Agriculture – Restricted (A2)’ on the lands known as 882 Country Road 8, Part Lot 25, Concession 2, Except Part 1 on 12R8986, in the Town of Kingsville and adopt the implementing by-law.


    CARRIED

Deputy Mayor Queen added one Notice of Motion.

R. McLeod, Director of Financial Services

  • 659-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld

    That Council approve Town of Kingsville Accounts for the monthly period ended November 30, 2018, being TD cheque numbers 0067105 to 0067445 for a grand total of $2,135,041.44.


    CARRIED

P. Van Mierlo-West, CAO

  • 660-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council receive the Report of CAO P. Van Mierlo-West titled Report on Cannabis for information.


    CARRIED

R. Brown, Manager of Planning Services

  • 661-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen

    That Council receive the 2018 Site Plan Update Report for information purposes.


    CARRIED

R. McLeod, Director of Financial Services

  • 662-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council approve capital and operating transfers to reserves as outlined in the table in Report FS-2018-16.


    CARRIED

R. McLeod, Director of Financial Services

  • 663-2018
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong

    That Council receive the 2019 draft Municipal Budget and set the following budget deliberation dates:  Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and, if necessary, Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.


    CARRIED

J. Astrologo, Director of Corporate Services

  • 664-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong

    That Councillor Tony Gaffan is hereby appointed as the Alternate Member to County Council for the term of this Council ending November 14, 2022.


    CARRIED

P. Van Mierlo-West, CAO

  • 665-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Laura Lucier
    Seconded ByCouncillor Thomas Neufeld

    That Terms of Reference for the Kingsville Highland Games Committee be approved; and that advertising for resident position begin immediately.


    CARRIED
  • 666-2018
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That the 2018 Striking Committee Report for Council members be received and that the Council Appointments be approved effective December 10, 2018; And further that the Town of Kingsville Appointment By-law be updated at a future meeting of Town Council.


    CARRIED
  • 667-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Laura Lucier
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council adopts the Regular Meeting of Council Minutes dated November 26, 2018 and the Regular "Closed Session" Meeting of Council Minutes dated November 26, 2018.


    CARRIED

That the Fees By-law for the Town of Kingsville be updated to include the Rental Cost of the new Grovedale House on Park St.

  • 670-2018
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That the Fees By-law for the Town of Kingsville be updated to include the Rental Cost of the new Grovedale House on Park Street.


    CARRIED

That Administration provide a report on options for recording Council meetings and having it made available for the public, including what other municipalities are doing.

  • 671-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Administration provide a report on options for recording Council meetings and having it made available for the public, including what other municipalities are doing.


    CARRIED

    3.  Deputy Mayor Gord Queen indicated that he may, at the next Regular Meeting, move or cause to have moved that the Town of Kingsville opt out of cannabis retail stores.

     


Mayor Santos thanked the Kingsville Fire Department firefighters for their efforts in fighting a large fire on a commercial property on Road 3 East today, and also expressed special thanks for the assistance from local Fire Departments across the County, including emergency responders from Windsor, as they continue to fight the fire this evening.

  • 672-2018
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tony Gaffan

    That Council read By-law 124-2018, being a by-law under the Municipal Act, 2001, Part 13, Section 408; to authorize the issue of two series of debentures to consolidate the financing of construction and/or maintenance of numerous drains all in the Town of Kingsville, a first, second and third and final time.


    CARRIED
  • 673-2018
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Council read By-law 129-2018, being a By-law to amend By-law No. 1-2014, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Town of Kingsville (ZBA/34/18, 882 County Road 8) a first, second and third and final time.


    CARRIED
  • 674-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong
    Seconded ByCouncillor Larry Patterson

    That Council at 8:26 p.m. enter into Closed Session to address the following item:

    1. 239(2)(b) personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, being: Kingsville Representative Library Board Member Applications.


    CARRIED

1.
(b) Personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, being: Kingsville representative Library Board Member Applications

Upon rising from Closed Session at 8:48 p.m. Mayor Santos indicated that Council considered applications from Kingsville representatives for the Essex County Library (ECL) Board. 

Councillor Neufeld had left Council Chambers prior to any closed session discussion, having declared an interest pertaining to Closed Session Item P.1, and did not return.

  • 675-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Larry Patterson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Laura Lucier

    That Council nominate Councillor Kimberly DeYong as The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville Nominee to the Essex County Library Board.


    CARRIED
  • 676-2018
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Gord Queen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Laura Lucier

    That Council read By-law 130-2018, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at its December 10, 2018 Regular Meeting a first, second and third and final time.


    CARRIED
  • 677-2018
    Moved ByCouncillor Laura Lucier
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kimberly DeYong

    That Council adjourn this Regular Meeting at 8:49 p.m.


    CARRIED