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More Big Ticket Items For Special Council Meeting August 15

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Instead of the usual 6 pm meeting, this ‘special council meeting’ will start at 5 pm; view the full agenda on the town’s website.

9. REPORTS – ENGINEERING & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

9.1 Dump Truck for Water Department – Award of Tender 

  • It is recommended that:
    1. The Dump Truck for Water Department Tender BE AWARDEDto Carrier Centers in an amount of $194,935 plus HST; and,
    2. The Treasurer BE AUTHORIZEDto execute a Purchase Order to Carrier Centers for an amount of $194,935 plus HST.

9.2  Dump Truck with Winter Package – Award of Tender

  • It is recommended that:
    1. The Dump Truck with Winter Package Tender BE AWARDEDto Carrier Centers in an amount of $284,391 plus HST;
    2. The Treasurer BE AUTHORIZEDto execute a Purchase Order to Carrier Centers for an amount of $284,391 plus HST; and,
    3. Council APPROVEthe over-expenditure amount of $64,396.28 to be funded from Development Charges.
11. REPORTS – CAO’s OFFICE

  • It is recommended that:

    1. The presentation from Masri O Architects regarding the design of a New-South Fire Station BE RECEIVED;
    2. Council APPROVE the proposed South Fire Station floor plan, which contains a total of 1858.7111 square metres (20,007 sq. ft.) of operational space;
    3. Council APPROVE the South Fire Station site plan which is situated on a parcel of land on the North East corner of the Libro Credit Union Centre property on County Road 18 (Pike Road) in proximity to the Meloche and Simcoe Road intersection;
    4. Council APPROVE the issuance of debt for an amount not to exceed $11,680,864, plus non-recoverable HST, for the construction of the Fire Station;
    5. Council DIRECT Administration to include in the 2023 Operational Budget the cost to fund the $11,680,864 Debenture;
    6. Council DIRECT Administration to bring back to Council a by-law to address the borrowing and debenture required for this project;
    7. The design for the gymnasium BE RECEIVED;
    8. Funding for the gymnasium BE DEFFERED to the 2023 Capital Budget deliberations for Council to consider in concert with other priorities and initiatives of the Town, and,
    9. Administration BE DIRECTED to work with Amherstburg Indoor Sports Association on potential funding strategies and grant opportunities to help reduce the overall operational and capital expenditure for the gymnasium or explore other options.

Where Are The Candidates? Two Weeks To Nomination Deadline

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Candidates for the October 24, 2022 municipal election have two weeks to file nomination papers as candidates. Maybe people are waiting until the last day.

In 2018 the number of candidates were:

Mayor – 2
Deputy Mayor – 4
Councillor 14 for 5 positions

So far, 2022:

Mayor – 4
Deputy Mayor – 1
Councillor 5 for 5 positions

Ask The Candidates 2022

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The Burg Watch created an historic first in 2014 when readers submitted questions to the candidates.

Is there something you would like the council candidates to answer to in 2022?

A feedback form has been added to submit questions for the candidates which will be sent to the candidates following Nomination Day August 19, 2022.

Responses will be posted if and when they are received.

Concurrent Committee Members

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Amherstburg’s Boards and Committees Appointment Policy, enacted September 26, 2011, could use an update but also adherence to the policy.

“PURPOSE OF POLICY

The purpose of the Town of Amherstburg Boards and Committees Appointment Policy is to ensure a fair and equitable appointment process to Town Boards and Committees where:

  • The most qualified applicants are appointed as Members; and
  • Applicants are representative of Amherstburg’s diverse community with a broad wealth of experience and skills.”

Section 3.4. states Members will not be appointed to more than two (2) Boards or Committees in a Term of Council.

Are Committees representative of a diverse community if concurrent members are appointed and rules are waived?  

Chris Drew:

  • Accessibility Advisory Committee
  • Dangerous Dog Appeal
  • Property Standards
  • Livestock Evaluator 2015
  • Fence Viewer 2015

Tony Pietrangelo:

  • Accessibility Advisory Committee
  • Fence Viewer
  • Seniors Advisory

Shirley Curson-Prue: Councillor Prue removed himself from discussion and voting due to his declared conflict of interest re her appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee

  • Accessibility Advisory Committee
  • Heritage
  • Parks and Recreation

Murray Sellars:

  • Co-An Park
  • Fene Viewer
  • Livestock Evaluator

Anthony Campigotto:

  • Committee of Adjustment
  • Drainage
  • Property Standards

Jennie Lajoie:

  • Co-An Park
  • Heritage

Christine Easterbrook:

  • Accessibility Advisory Committee
  • Inclusive Community Program Advisory Steering Committee

Kathy DiBartolomeo:

  • Seniors
  • Inclusive Community Program Advisory Steering Committee