Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (20 motions)
19 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the November 10, 2025 minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, as were delivered to the Members, be adopted .
Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, seconded by Councillor Brian Houston
Carried
That the supplementary items added to the Regular Meeting agenda regarding the group delegation from the Hamlet Development Community Group be approved.
Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison, seconded by Councillor Brian Houston
Carried
That Report PWES-2025-61 McCord Lane Salt Shed Cover - Emergency Replacement be received and that the respective recommendations noted in the reports be approved.
Moved by Councillor Brian Houston, seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison
Carried
That the Town of Tecumseh Business Improvement Area (BIA) presentation on 2026 Strategic Plan & Budget Proposal be received; And that the 2026 BIA proposed budget be considered for Council's approval at the December 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Brian Houston, seconded by Councillor James Dorner
Carried
That Report PWES-2025-62 Tecumseh Hamlet Secondary Plan Area Infrastructure Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Schedule ‘C’ – Study Completion be received .
Moved by Councillor Brian Houston, seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison
Carried
That Communications - For Information A through I as listed on the Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Regular Council Agenda, be received .
Moved by Councillor Brian Houston, seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison
Carried
That the Town of Tecumseh support the Town of Kingsville resolution as follows: Whereas the Conservation Authorities Act, 1990 (the “Act”), originally enacted in 1946, was established to allow municipalities to form conservation authorities that are equipped to develop and deliver local, watershed-based conservation, restoration and natural resource management programs on behalf of the province and municipalities; And whereas there are thirty-six (36) conservation authorities in Ontario, each of which is distinct and reflects the unique environmental, geographic and community needs of its watershed; And whereas on October 31, 2025, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks announced the Government’s intention to introduce legislation which would amend the Act to create the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency and consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into seven (7) regional conservation authorities. Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh : • Wishes to formally state that it opposes the consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities without knowing the full financial and operational impact to municipalities and the conservation authorities; and, Directs the Clerk to forward a copy of this resolution to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Todd McCarthy, the Honourable Rob Flack, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison
Carried
That the appointment of Don Williamson to the Essex County OPP Detachment Board North (Lakeshore, Essex, Tecumseh) as the Town of Essex’ at-large community representative for the 2026 calendar year, as approved by Essex Council on November 17, 2025, be endorsed .
Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison, seconded by Councillor Brian Houston
Carried
That Report CRS-2025-18 outlining the next steps for implementation of the Tourism Marketing Strategy & Destination Development Plan be received; And that the Implementation Plan for 2026 as outlined herein be approved .
Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison, seconded by Councillor Brian Houston
Carried
That Report CRS-2025-16 Community Recreation Services 2026 Operation Revenue Strategy be received. And that Council considers the proposed revenue adjustments for approval during the 2026 Budget deliberations process.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, seconded by Councillor Brian Houston
Carried
That Report DS-2025-24, entitled “Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval, 1360 Highway 3 (Silver Tee/Fasan Drive Extension), County of Essex File 37-T-25002, Town Comments to County of Essex”, be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison
Deferred
That Report FS-2025-15 Budget Variance Report – August 2025, showing a projected tax-supported deficit of $124,962 and a rate-supported surplus of $12,183 be received.
Moved by Councillor Brian Houston, seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison
Carried
That Report PWES-2025-64 Tender Award for the Sullivan Creek Drain be received; And that the tender for the Sullivan Creek Drain, in the amount of $726,053.78 including HST be awarded to Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking (Sarnia) Ltd.; And further that a by-law be prepared to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement, satisfactory in form to the Town’s solicitor, with Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking (Sarnia) Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison, seconded by Councillor James Dorner
Carried
That Report PWES-2025-65 Tecumseh Road Community Improvement Plan Area, Traffic Operational Review be received .
Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison, seconded by Councillor Brian Houston
Carried
That By-Law 2025-114 being a by-law to execute an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and the Canadian Union of Public Employees for Local 702.1, 702.2, 702.5, and 702.13; That By-law 2025-115 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Dillion Consulting Limited for Engineering Consulting Services for the Sylvestre and Desro Drive Trunk Storm Sewer; That By-Law 2025-116 being a by-law to amend By-law 2025-007 a by-law for the appointment of screening officers and hearing officers to adjudicate reviews and appeals of administrative penalties. Be given first and second reading.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, seconded by Councillor James Dorner
Carried
hat By-Law 2025-114 being a by-law to execute an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and the Canadian Union of Public Employees for Local 702.1, 702.2, 702.5, and 702.13; That By-law 2025-115 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Dillion Consulting Limited for Engineering Consulting Services for the Sylvestre and Desro Drive Trunk Storm Sewer; That By-Law 2025-116 being a by-law to amend By-law 2025-007 a by-law for the appointment of screening officers and hearing officers to adjudicate reviews and appeals of administrative penalties. Be given third and final reading.
Moved by Councillor James Dorner, seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison
Carried
Whereas the Town has experienced warmer fall weather which has prolonged leaves from falling from trees and residents are continuing to clean up their yard waste; And whereas the Town’s contract for yard waste services provides a final yard waste curbside pickup on Monday, November 24, 2025, which is also set out in the 2025 EWSWA Collection Calendar. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Administration be authorized to extend the curbside yard waste collection period to Monday, December 1, 2025, to allow for one additional day of yard waste collection; And that the cost for the additional curbside yard waste collection period be funded through the Rate Stabilization Fund; And further that Administration communicates this additional collection day for yard waste disposal on the Town's website and social media platforms.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, seconded by Councillor James Dorner
Carried
That the Town of Tecumseh letter of support regarding the Town of Kingsville’s motion on Conservation Authorities be sent to the County of Essex to be submitted collectively with area municipalities to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti, seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison
Carried
That By-Law 2025-117 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, November 25, 2025, regular meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh be given first, second, third and final reading.
Moved by Councillor Alicia Higgison, seconded by Councillor James Dorner
Carried
That there being no further business, the Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Regular Council be adjourned at 9:55 pm.
Moved by Councillor Brian Houston, seconded by Councillor Alicia Higgison