Regular Council

That the Thursday June 18, 2026 minutes of the Special Meeting of Council, the Tuesday June 23, 2026 minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council and the Tuesday June 23, 2026 minutes of the Public Meeting of Council as were delivered to the Members, be adopted .

That Reports LCS-2026-18 Private Parking and Towing Request - 12072 Tecumseh Road, LCS-2026-21 Proposed Fall 2026 Council Meeting Changes, DS-2026-23 2026 Six Month Building Services Permit Report, FS-2026-04 Windsor-Essex Provincial Offences Act 2025, FS-2026-06 Annual Report on Investment and Cash Management, and PWES-2026-32 UWSS and WUC Security of Supply Project - Municipal Class EA, Project Update and Town Comments be received and that the respective recommendations noted in the reports be approved.

That the Audit Findings Report for the years 2024 and 2025 as prepared by KPMG LLP, be received ; And that the Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh for the year ended December 31, 2024, be approved; And further that the Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh for the year ended December 31, 2025, be approved .

That the procedural by-law provisions be waived to permit the delegation of George Jraige to address Council regarding the Rainfall event on July 5, 2026.

That the presentation entitled "Rainfall Event on July 5, 2026" be received.

That Communications - For Information A through D as listed on the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Regular Council Agenda, be received .

Whereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 21 to 27 2026; And Whereas 252 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2025; resulting in 69 avoidable fatalities and 60 avoidable serious injuries; And Whereas educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway rail grade crossings, ensuring pedestrians and motorists are looking and listening while near railways, and obeying established traffic laws) will reduce the number of avoidable fatalities and injuries caused by incidents involving trains and citizens; And Whereas Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness; And Whereas CN and Operation Lifesaver have requested City Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality. Now therefore be it resolved: That the Town of Tecumseh proclaim National Rail Safety Week from September 21 to 27, 2026.

That the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 minutes of the Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting as were duplicated to the Members, be adopted; And that the attached Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Policy No. 143 be approved, and that Council delegate authority to the Clerk, to regularly review and if applicable revise this policy with any significant amendments to be reported to Council for information; And further that the independent third-party final report “Town of Tecumseh GIS Strategy and Road Map, June 23, 2026,” as prepared by Perry Group Consulting Inc. be endorsed; And further that Administration implements the recommendations of the GIS Strategy and Road Map, subject to annual operating and capital budget deliberations and approvals.

​ That the minutes of the Tuesday, May 25, 2026 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment as were delivered to the Committee members, be accepted .

That the tender for the Southfield Park Improvement Project in the amount of $1,890,000.00 (excluding HST) be awarded to Barrineti Construction Ltd; And that By-Law 2026-064 be considered for first, second, third and final reading, to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Barrineti Construction Ltd and that the Clerk be authorized to do such further and other acts which may be necessary to implement and give effect to the Agreement, in a form satisfactory to the Town’s Solicitor. And further that project funding allocations, reflecting a total budget requirement of $1,923,264.00 inclusive of non-rebated HST with an increase of $107,022.20 to the original allocation be accommodated as follows: Infrastructure Reserve Fund – additional funding increase of $107,022.20

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 responsibilities for the Snow Angel Program in a form satisfactory to the Town’s Solicitor.

That Report DS-2026-21 Zoning By-law Amendment, 1413 Bedell Street, Results of Public Meeting and Final Recommendation be received ; And that a by-law having the effect of amending Zoning By-law 1746 by rezoning a 701.1 square metre (7,546.8 square foot) parcel of land situated on the west side of Bedell Street, approximately 34 metres (112 feet) south of its intersection with Arbour Street (1413 Bedell Street) from “Residential Zone 2 (R2)” to a site-specific “Residential Zone 2 (R2-28)” to permit the construction of a one-storey, semi-detached dwelling and establish site-specific zone provisions related to minimum lot area, lot frontage and interior side yard where there is a common wall, in keeping with DS-2026-21, be adopted .

That Report DS-2026-22 Zoning By-law Amendment, 1406 St. Anne Boulevard, Results of Public Meeting and Final Recommendation be received ; And that a by-law having the effect of amending Zoning By-law 1746 by rezoning a 1330 square metre (14,316 square foot) parcel of land situated on the southeast corner of the St. Anne Boulevard/Arbour Street intersection (1406 St. Anne Boulevard), from “Residential Zone 2 (R2)” to a site-specific “Residential Zone 3 (R3-23)” to permit the redevelopment of the property with a three-storey, six-unit dwelling and a one-storey, single-unit dwelling and establish site-specific zone provisions related to lot and yard requirements, in keeping with DS-2026-22, be adopted .

That Report FS-2026-05 entitled “2027 Business Plan and Budget Timeline” be received ; And that the proposed timelines for the development and review of the 2027 Business Plan and Budget as outlined in this report be approved .

That Report FS-2026-07, 2025 Year-End Budget Variance, showing a tax-supported surplus of $261,034 and a rate-supported surplus of $736,904 be received ; And that tax-supported surplus transfers be made as follows: $178,469 operating fund surplus to Infrastructure Reserve; $82,565 capital fund surplus be transferred as follows: $50,000 to Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to be

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.

That Report PWES-2026-30 2026 Supply of Various Vehicles – Tender Award be receive d ; And that the purchase of One (1) 4x2 2500 Crew Cab Pick-up Truck in the amount of $57,745 excluding outfitting costs and excluding HST be awarded to Bourgeois Motors Limited; And further that One (1) 4x4 1500 Extended Cab Pick-Up Truck in the amount of $51,870 excluding outfitting costs and excluding HST be awarded to Bourgeois Motors Limited.

That Report PWES-2026-35 ERCA Phragmites Regional Management Plan and Funding from the Ontario Phragmites Action be received ; And t hat the ERCA Phragmites Regional Management Plan be received; 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 Nature Conservancy Canada, for the acceptance of grant money for the management of phragmites.

​ That By-Law 2026-062 being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements to the Lesperance Road East and West Drain; Be given first and second reading.

That By-Law 2026-049 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Jeff Shepley Excavating Limited; That By-Law 2026-054 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 – 1413 Bedell Street; That By-Law 2026-055 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 – 12147 St. Jacques Street; That By-Law 2026-056 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 – 1406 St. Anne Boulevard; That By-Law 2026-058 being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements to the Grondin Drain; That By-Law 2026-059 being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements to the 11th Concession Drain; That By-Law 2026-060 being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements to the Klondyke and Klondyke Overflow Drain; That By-Law 2026-061 being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements to the County Road 42 Drain; That By-Law 2026-063 being a by-law to provide for the repair and improvements to the St. Louis Drain; That By-Law 2026-064 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Barrineti Construction Ltd for the construction services for Southfield Park Improvement Project; Be given first and second reading.

​ That By-Law 2026-049 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Jeff Shepley Excavating Limited; That By-Law 2026-054 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 – 1413 Bedell Street; That By-Law 2026-055 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 – 12147 St. Jacques Street; That By-Law 2026-056 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 – 1406 St. Anne Boulevard; Be given third and final reading.

That By-Law 2026-065 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 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, July 28, 2026 Regular Council be adjourned at 9:55 pm.