Regular Council

That the September 14, 2021 minutes of the Regular Council meeting, the September 14, 2021 minutes of the Public Council meetings, and the September 8, 2021 minutes of the Special Council meeting, as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

That the Audit Findings Report for the year ended December 31, 2020, as prepared by KPMG LLP, be received ; And that the Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh Year ended December 31, 2020, be approved.

That Report PRS-2021-05 Strategic Master Plan for Parks and Recreation Services, 5 Year Update, be moved forward on the Agenda for discussion and consideration.

That Report PRS-2021-05 regarding the Strategic Master Plan for Parks and Recreation Services, 5 Year Review, be received; And that the recommendations of the overall Strategic Master Plan for Parks and Recreation Services, 5 Year Review, be received; And furthermore that Administration be directed to prepare a report for Council’s consideration at a future Council meeting to adopt the Strategic Master Plan for Parks and Recreation Services, 5 Year Review.

That Communications - For Information 1 through 7 as listed on the Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Regular Council Agenda, be received .

That the Town of Tecumseh support the Town of Essex resolution regarding on Rural Broadband High Speed Internet Access and calling upon the Province of Ontario to deem broadband internet as an essential service and to provide support to all municipalities so that all residents of Ontario can have access to broadband as an integral part of their daily lives; And that a letter requesting support be sent to the Honorable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and all local municipalities; And further that the Town of Essex resolution be circulated to the Rural Broadband Advisory Committee for information.

That the Mayor and Members of Council be authorized to attend the November 9-10, 2021 AMO’s Online Training Navigating Conflict Relationships as an Elected Official at a cost of $200 subject to the Town’s Professional Development Policy and funds available in the 2021 Budget.

That the September 9, 2021 minutes of the Police Services Board meeting as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be received .

That the Town of Tecumseh Business Improvement Area Board minutes, as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be received.

That Report CAO-2021-15 entitled “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30” be received .

That the week of October 18 to 22, 2021, be proclaimed as Local Government Week (LGW) in the Town of Tecumseh (Town); And that virtual events and activities be planned for local elementary and secondary students to create awareness of local government and acknowledge its vital role and function in helping to shape the community; And further that LGW activities and events be posted on the Town’s website, and Social Media pages (Facebook and Twitter); And further more that local elementary and secondary schools be invited to participate in the planned events.

That the scheduling of a public meeting, on October 26, 2021 at 6:15 p.m., in accordance with the Planning Act , for the application submitted by the owner of 165 Chene Street to amend Zoning By-law 1746 by: rezoning the northern 1185.7 square (12,763 square foot) portion of 165 Chene Street from “Residential Zone 3 (R3-3)” to a site-specific “Residential Zone 3 (R3)” in order to: remove the currently permitted use of an automobile body repair garage in accordance with Condition 5 of Consent Application B-13-21; and establish regulations that would permit up to 46.4 square metres (500 square feet) of the existing 230.6 square metre (2,485 square foot) detached accessory structure to be used for a limited range of commercial uses; and remove the currently permitted use of an automobile body repair garage in accordance with Condition 5 of Consent Application B-13-21; and establish a maximum lot coverage of 40% to facilitate the construction of one single-unit dwelling; be authorized .

That Administration be authorized to submit an application to the federal government for funding under the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF), 2021 Intake for the following projects: Riverside Drive Sanitary Relief Sewer Green Valley Drive, St. Thomas Street, Dillon Drive Sanitary Relief Sewer Lanoue Street & Lemire Street Sanitary Relief Sewer Buster Reaume Park Stormwater Storage Facility (Storm Project ETD-1) Lanoue Street & Lemire Street Storm Sewer Diversion (Storm Project ETD-2) And that Administration be authorized to complete any business case(s), application(s) and/or to provide all information/documentation as required in order to constitute an application under DMAF 2021 Intake; And further that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to sign any required documents necessary to complete the application and the subsequent documentation to DMAF 2021 Intake; And furthermore that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign any documents/agreements (if required) for the application submissions and documentation to DMAF 2021 Intake, in a form satisfactory to the Town’s Solicitor, financial content satisfactory to the Town’s Chief Financial Officer and technical content to the Town’s Engineer.

That Report PWES-2021-42 entitled “Amendments to an Engineer’s Report for the Curtis Drain as per Section 84.1 of the Drainage Act and O. Reg. 500/21” be received ; And that By-Law No. 2021-75 being a by-law to amend Schedule A of By-Law No. 2021-14 and to approve the design changes for the drainage works as set out in the Amended Curtis Drain Report, prepared by Josh Warner, P.Eng. of R. Dobbin Engineering Inc., dated August 23, 2021 in accordance with Section 84.1 of the Drainage Act and O.Reg. 500/21 (Amended Curtis Drain Report), be adopted ; And further that any additional fees or expenditures for the Engineer to complete the amended report be assessed in accordance with the assessment schedule as set out in the Amended Curtis Drain Report; And further more that notice of the Amended Report be given to all persons who own property that may be affected by the drainage works.

That the sole tender from C.P Systems, in the amount of $230,200 plus non-rebatable HST, for the Watermain Anode Program, Inspection/Replacement Tender, be approved ; And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract for the services with C.P Systems; And further that funding allocations, reflecting a $59,692 increase, be funded from the Watermain Reserve Fund.

​ That By-Law 2021-73 being a by-law to amend By-law 1746, the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-Law for those lands in the former Town of Tecumseh; That By-Law 2021-74 being a by-law to amend By-law 85-18, the Town's comprehensive Zoning by-law for those lands in the former Town of Sandwich South; That By-Law 2021-75 being a by-law to provide for an amendment to By-law 2021-14 being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements to the Curtis Drain. Be given first and second reading.

​​ That By-Law 2021-73 being a by-law to amend By-law 1746, the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-Law for those lands in the former Town of Tecumseh; That By-Law 2021-74 being a by-law to amend By-law 85-18, the Town's comprehensive Zoning by-law for those lands in the former Town of Sandwich South; That By-Law 2021-75 being a by-law to provide for an amendment to By-law 2021-14 being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements to the Curtis Drain. Be given third and final reading.

That the third and final reading of By-Law 2021-41 being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements to the CYR drain be repealed.

That By-Law 2021-76 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, September 28, 2021, regular meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh be given first, second, third and final reading.

​ That there being no further business, the Tuesday, September 28, 2021 meeting of the Regular Council be adjourned at 8:32 pm.