201109 Council MIN 1
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Council Meeting
MINUTES
Monday, November 9, 2020
4:00 PM
Electronic Meeting
ATTENDANCE: Mayor Molnar
Deputy Mayor Beres
Councillor Esseltine
Councillor Gilvesy
Councillor Luciani
Councillor Parker
Councillor Rosehart
Staff: Kyle Pratt, Chief Administrative Officer
Michelle Smibert, Town Clerk
Sheena Pawliwec, Acting Treasurer
Chris Baird, Director of Recreation, Culture and Parks
Carlos Reyes, Director of Operations
Brad Lemaich, Fire Chief
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
2. Closed Session (4:00 p.m.)
Resolution # 2020-490
Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy
Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart
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THAT Council move into Closed Session to consider three personal matters
about identifiable individuals, including Town employees and three matters of a
proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local
board.
Carried
2.1 Adoption of Agenda
2.2 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
2.3 Adoption of Closed Session Council Minutes
2.4 Reports
2.4.1 239 (2) (b) personal matters about identifiable individuals,
including municipal or local board employees;
2.4.2 239 (2) (b) personal matters about identifiable individuals,
including municipal or local board employees;
2.4.3 239 (2) (b) personal matters about identifiable individuals,
including municipal or local board employees;
2.4.4 239 (2) (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of
land by the municipality or local board; (Sandy Court)
2.4.5 239 (2) (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of
land by the municipality or local board; (Highway 3)
2.4.6 239 (2) (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of
land by the municipality or local board; (Rokeby Road)
2.5 Back to Open Session
3. Adoption of Agenda (6:00 p.m.)
Resolution # 2020-491
Moved By: Councillor Esseltine
Seconded By: Councillor Luciani
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council meeting of Monday, November 9,
2020, be adopted.
Carried
4. Moment of Silence
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5. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Councillor Rosehart declared pecuniary interest on the following item:
1. Item 14.2.1 in open session (BIA Appointment By-Law) with the reason being
that her son is the individual being recommended for appointment under this By-
Law.
No other disclosures of pecuniary interests were declared.
6. Adoption of Council Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution # 2020-492
Moved By: Councillor Parker
Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine
THAT the Minutes of the Council meeting held on Monday, October 26, 2020, be
approved.
Carried
7. Presentations
8. Public Meetings
9. Planning Reports
10. Delegations
11. Deputation(s) on Committee Reports
12. COVID-19
13. Information Items
13.1 Ministry of Finance Re: 2021 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
(OMPF) allocations
Resolution # 2020-493
Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres
Seconded By: Councillor Luciani
THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Ministry of Finance
dated October 29, 2020, as information.
Carried
14. Staff Reports
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14.1 Chief Administrative Officer
14.1.1 CAO 20-10 Awarding RFP #2020-007 Strategic Plan
Resolution # 2020-494
Moved By: Councillor Luciani
Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres
THAT Council receives Report CA0 20-10 Awarding RFP #2020-
007 Strategic Plan;
AND THAT Council authorizes obtaining consulting services with
Boulevard Strategy Group for the development of a new
Community Strategic Plan.
Carried
14.2 Clerk's Office
14.2.1 CLK 20-38 Tillsonburg BIA Board of Directors Appointment
Resolution # 2020-495
Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy
Seconded By: Councillor Parker
THAT Council receives report CLK 20-38 Tillsonburg BIA Board of
Directors Appointment;
AND THAT a By-Law to amend By-Law 4260, be brought forward
for Council’s consideration.
Carried
14.3 Development and Communication Services
14.4 Finance
14.4.1 FIN 20-37 2021 Public Budget Survey Results
Resolution # 2020-496
Moved By: Councillor Rosehart
Seconded By: Councillor Gilvesy
THAT Council receives report FIN 20-37 2021 Public Budget
Survey Results as information.
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Carried
14.5 Fire and Emergency Services
14.6 Operations
14.6.1 OPS 20-37 Traffic By-Law 3701 Amendment
Staff noted that the project will be completed prior to year end.
Resolution # 2020-497
Moved By: Councillor Parker
Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine
THAT Council receives Report OPS 20-37 Traffic By-Law 3701
Amendment as information;
AND THAT the signage changes to Wilson Avenue as outlined in
Resolution #2020-408 identified to be up $15,000 are funded in
2020 from anticipated Public Works operating surplus dollars;
AND THAT a By-Law to amend Traffic By-Law 3701, be brought
forward for Council’s consideration.
Carried
14.7 Recreation, Culture & Park Services
14.7.1 RCP 20-37 Glendale Park Playground RFP-2020-012 Results
Staff provided an overview of the RFP process.
Staff noted that the groundwork for the project is expected to be
completed before winter. The project is expected to be completed
over winter so that the playground is ready for early spring.
There was discussion regarding the implications of deferring the
decision.
Staff noted that public notice will be provided which will include
posting a sign at the park which depicts the new playground.
Resolution # 2020-498
Moved By: Councillor Esseltine
Seconded By: Councillor Luciani
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THAT Report RCP 20-37 Glendale Park Playground RFP-2020-012
Results be received as information;
AND THAT Council approve the RFP from PlayPower LT Canada
Inc., Paris, Ontario for $65,253.40, exclusive of applicable taxes.
Carried
15. New Business
16. Consideration of Committee Minutes
16.1 Committee Minutes
It was noted that the concern regarding the new PXO referenced in the
Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes of October 6, 2020, is related to
the visibility of the crossing lights.
Resolution # 2020-499
Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres
Seconded By: Councillor Luciani
THAT Council receives the Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes
dated October 6, 2020, the Economic Development Advisory Committee
minutes dated October 13, 2020, the Tillsonburg Airport Advisory
Committee minutes dated October 15, 2020 and the Physician
Recruitment and Retention Committee minutes dated August 4, 2020, as
information.
Carried
16.2 Business Improvement Area Board Minutes
There was discussion regarding garbage dumping in the downtown.
Resolution # 2020-500
Moved By: Councillor Luciani
Seconded By: Councillor Parker
THAT Council receives the Business Area Improvement Board minutes
dated April 23, May 21, June 25, July 28 and September 23, 2020, as
information.
Carried
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17. Motions/Notice of Motions
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions.
There was discussion regarding the intent of the notice of motion.
Resolution # 2020-501
Moved By: Councillor Esseltine
Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres
THAT motions coming forward to council from meetings of local Boards and
Committees, through either a Committee Report or a Staff Report, be read out
loud and recognized in open council, under Delegation on Committee Reports,
prior to Council’s consideration of the content of the report, as per the Town’s
Procedural By-Law.
Carried
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions.
Staff confirmed this request could be completed.
Resolution # 2020-502
Moved By: Councillor Parker
Seconded By: Councillor Gilvesy
THAT staff be directed to work with the Great Pumpkin Rescue group to
establish a pumpkin disposal area in Tillsonburg for the 2021 Halloween season.
Carried
18. Resolutions/Resolutions Resulting from Closed Session
19. By-Laws
19.1 By-Law 2020-105, to amend By-Law 4260 (Tillsonburg BIA Board
Appointment)
19.2 By-Law 2020-106, to amend Traffic By-Law 3701
Resolution # 2020-503
Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy
Seconded By: Councillor Parker
THAT By-Law 2020-105, to amend By-Law 4260; and
By-Law 2020-106, to amend Traffic By-Law 3701, be read for a first,
second, third and final reading and that the Mayor and the Clerk be and
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are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the corporate seal
thereunto.
Carried
20. Confirm Proceedings By-law
Resolution # 2020-504
Moved By: Councillor Rosehart
Seconded By: Councillor Gilvesy
THAT By-Law 2020-104, to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held
on November 9, 2020, be read for a first, second, third and final reading and that
the Mayor and the Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and
place the corporate seal thereunto.
Carried
21. Items of Public Interest
The annual street side collection of loose leaves is scheduled to begin on
Monday, November 9, 2020. Visit tillsonburg.ca to find out when your collection
week is.
Council will meet on November 16, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. via video conference for
the purpose of holding public meetings for planning applications.
The next regular scheduled Council meeting will be on November 23, 2020.
22. Adjournment
Resolution # 2020-505
Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy
Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart
THAT the open Council meeting of Monday, November 9, 2020 be adjourned at
7:07 p.m. and that Council move into Closed Session to consider three matters of
a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or
local board.
Carried
Council adjourned closed session at 7:45 p.m. which concluded the meeting of
Council.