Joe Bachetti
Deputy Mayor · seen 2019-08-13 to 2026-09-29 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
434substantive motions movedof 329 meetings the minutes record them at
20procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
165substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
10meetings recorded absentof 329 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Tecumseh’s own minutes.
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Tecumseh does not publish a description of this member on its council pages, or this record has not found one.
This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (10)
Regular CouncilApril 23, 2024
Special Council MeetingApril 23, 2024
Special Council MeetingJanuary 17, 2024
Special Council MeetingOctober 21, 2023
Regular CouncilJuly 25, 2023
Regular CouncilApril 11, 2023
Special Council MeetingApril 11, 2023
Regular CouncilApril 12, 2022
Regular CouncilNovember 26, 2019
Special Council MeetingOctober 19, 2019
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 434)
That the presentation entitled "Rainfall Event on July 5, 2026" be received.
Regular Council, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That Report CRS-2026-13 Snow Angel Program Transition be received ; And that Council approve the Community Support Centre of Essex County assuming responsibility for the administration and delivery of the Snow Angel Program; And further that Council authorize Administration to prepare and execute a Letter of Understanding with the Community Support Centre of Essex County outlining the transfer of
Regular Council, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That Report LCS-2026-17 “Vexatious and Frivolous Complaints Policy No. 145” be received and to be brought back to Council for consideration at a future meeting.
Regular Council, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council and Public Meetings of Council, as were delivered to the Members, be adopted .
Regular Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That Communications - For Information A through E as listed on the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Regular Council Agenda, be received .
Regular Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That Report PWES-2026-29 2026 Tar and Chip Tender Award be received ; And that the tender for the 2026 Tar and Chip Program in the amount of $353,725 excluding HST be awarded as an Irregular Result in accordance with the Town’s Purchasing By-Law and Policy to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd.; And further that By-Law 2026-047 be given first, second, third, and final readings to authorize the Mayor and
Regular Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council request that the Province of Ontario consider reinstating prior measures to allow third-party appeal rights for Zoning By-law Amendments under the Planning Act , with clear standing requirements, firm appeal and adjudication timelines, and safeguards to discourage frivolous appeals; And that Administration be directed to send a letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing a
Regular Council, June 23, 2026 · Defeated
That the minutes of the May 26, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council, and Public Meeting of Council, as were delivered to the Members, be adopted .
Regular Council, June 9, 2026 · Carried
That Report PWES-2026-24 Asset Management Plan Update (version 5) be receive d ; And that , following a review period, Administration bring forward a report to Council on June 23, 2026, recommending the adoption of the updated Asset Management Plan (version 5).
Regular Council, June 9, 2026 · Carried
That Report DS-2026-18 Zoning By-law Amendment, 13754 Tecumseh Road, Results of Public Meeting and Final Recommendation be received ; And that a by-law having the effect of amending Zoning By-law 2065 by rezoning a 2500 square metre (26,910 square foot) parcel of land situated on the north side of Tecumseh Road, approximately 16 metres (53 feet) west of its intersection with Dorset Park (13754 Tec
Regular Council, June 9, 2026 · Carried
That the May 12, 2026 minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council and the May 12, 2026 minutes of the Public Meeting of Council, as were delivered to the Members, be adopted .
Regular Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That Reports LCS-2026-10 Amendments to By-Law 2014-60 Smoke and Vaping By-Law, LCS-2026-11 Records Management Policy and CRS-2026-08 Pathway to Potential Recreation Assistance Program Agreement – January 1, 2026, until June 30, 2026 be received and that the respective recommendations noted in the reports be approved.
Regular Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That the Wednesday April 22, 2026 minutes of the Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee as were duplicated to the Members, be accepted .
Regular Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That Report PWES-2026-19 2026 Request for Proposals for Municipal Waste, Yard Waste, Bulky Items and White Goods Collection Services, Contract Update be received ; And t hat Residential Waste be approved and updated to a Bi-weekly Collection on Thursdays with two zones (north and south of County Road 22) on alternating weeks, as outlined herein; And further t hat Yard Waste be approved and updated
Regular Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That the Tuesday April 14, 2026 minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, as were delivered to the Members, be adopted .
Regular Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation by the Essex Region Conservation Authority as appended to the Agenda be received ; And that the Council of the Town of Tecumseh support Essex Region Conservation Authority's (ERCA) request for meaningful consultation with conservation authorities in the passing of Bill 97 Plan to Protect Ontario Act, 2026, on the impacts of merging conservation authorities in Ontario; And fur
Regular Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That CRS-2026-06 Draft Public Tree By-Law and Draft Tree Canopy and Vegetation Policy be received .
Regular Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Report PWES-2026-20, 2026-2030 Public Works & Engineering Services Five-Year Capital Works Plan be received ; And that the Public Works & Engineering Services Capital Works Plan for 2026-2030, as outlined in Attachment 2 to Report PWES-2026-20, be approved .
Regular Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the time of the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for May 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm be moved to 5:00 pm to accommodate the scheduling of a Public Council Meeting at 7:00 pm on the Town's New Zoning By-law.
Regular Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Reports PWES-2026-13 Larviciding for the 2026 West Nile Virus Program, and LCS-2026-06 Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee be received and that the respective recommendations noted in the reports be approved.
Regular Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Report No. CAO-2026-01 Changes to Ontario’s Conservation Authority System be received; And that the Chief Administrative Officer, Essex Region Conservation Authority be authorized to provide a presentation regarding changes to Ontario's Conservation Authority System at a future Regular Council Meeting.
Regular Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Judy Wellwood Robson, be permitted to address Council.
Regular Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Report PWES-2026-09 2026 Request for Proposals for Municipal Waste, Yard Waste, Bulky Items and White Goods Collection Services – Award of Contract be received ; And that Council award the Contract for the Municipal Waste, Yard Waste, Bulky Items and White Goods Collection Services in the amount of $884,423.96 excluding HST to GFL Environmental Inc., which would commence February 1, 2027; And
Regular Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Communications - For Information A to E as listed on the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Regular Council Agenda, be received.
Regular Council, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That Report FS-2026-02 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Paid in 2025 be received .
Regular Council, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the February 10, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council, and the minutes of the February 10, 2026 Public Meeting of Council, as were delivered to the Members, be adopted .
Regular Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That Communications - For Information A and B as listed on the Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Regular Council Agenda, be received.
Regular Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That Report PWES-2025-07 Emergency Designation for the Desjardins Drain Project be received ; And that the cost of doing such work be recovered in accordance with the schedule of assessment that will be approved through the on-going Drainage Act process, S.78 for the Desjardins Drain.
Regular Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2026-012 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, February 24, 2026, regular meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh be given first, second, third and final reading.
Regular Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That Report CS-2026-02 Community Safety – 2025 Year in Review, be received .
Regular Council, February 10, 2026 · Carried
That the 2026 Budget Reconciliation to provide for the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Adjustments be accepted as presented in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 Regulation 284/09; And that the 2026 Mayor’s Budget as first presented January 13, 2026 be received with no Council amendments; And that Council acknowledges that the 2026 Business Plan and Budget has been deemed adopted such t
Regular Council, February 10, 2026 · Carried
That Communications - For Information A through E as listed on the Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Regular Council Agenda, be received.
Regular Council, February 10, 2026 · Carried
That Report FS-2026-01 Taxes Receivable December 2025 be received .
Regular Council, February 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for March 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm be moved to 5:00 pm to permit the Public Council Meeting to be held at 7:00 pm to allow members of the public to attend.
Regular Council, February 10, 2026 · Carried
That Report LCS-2026-02 Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointments be received; And that the applications to the Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee Michelle Santos and Gabriella Krystia be accepted and appointed as a member(s) of the Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until such time new members are appointed; And further that a b
Regular Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2024-074 being a by-law to amend By-Law 85-18, the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law for those lands in the former Township of Sandwich South; That By-Law 2026-005 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Service Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and the City of Windsor to administer funds for the Pathway to Potential Program for the year 2025; That By-
Regular Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the current term of Tecumseh Council ends November 14, 2026, and current Members of Council may wish to file a nomination for office as a candidate in the upcoming municipal election; And Whereas voting day for the municipal election for the Town of Tecumseh is on Monday, October 26, 2026, and the nomination period for candidates to file their nomination for a term in office begins May 1,
Regular Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council, the minutes of the December 9, 2025 Special Meeting of Council, and the minutes of the December 9, 2025 Public Meeting of Council, as were delivered to the Members, be adopted .
Regular Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
That Report PWES-2026-01 Sidewalk Gap Analysis Study, Integration into the 2026-2030 PWES Capital Works Plan, be received ; And that a Sidewalk Gap Analysis Study be included as part of the 2026-2030 PWES Capital Works Plan.
Regular Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
That the Tecumseh Business Improvement Area Board of Management - 2026 Operating Budget as presented be approved.
Regular Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
In the record
319meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
What this does not measure
- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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