Council Matters - April 28, 2020

Leamington Council met electronically on April 28, 2020 and discussed items related to the current COVID-19 pandemic in additional to regular business. The two areas are outlined as follows:

COVID-19 Related Reports

LKRC Rental Income: Deferred rent for the month of May at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex for the South Essex Community Council, the Kinsmen Club of Leamington and Renew Physiotherapy as the facility remains closed due to COVID-19.

Regular Business Reports

Leamington Municipal Marina Security: Approved entering into agreement with the Commissionaires to perform security services at the Marina in the amount of $34,428.92 for year 1 and $35,465.05 for year 2.

Livestream Policy: Approved a policy for the livestreaming of Council meetings to ensure that it complies with internal policies, regulation and legislation.

Kinsmen Club of Leamington: Deferred a report regarding entering into an agreement with the Kinsmen Club in connection with the concession at Seacliff Park, “Locker Room Lounge” including the canteen, and for the use of the “Kinsmen Clubhouse” at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

Equipment for Parks Maintenance: Approved the purchase of a 2020 Jacobsen HR600 wide area mower in the amount of $69,500 a 2020 John Deere TX Gator all-terrain utility vehicle in the amount of $12,700, and a 2020 Toro Z-Master 3000 zero turn mower in the amount of $16,240.

Vehicle Purchase for Public Works: Approved the purchase of a 2020 Ford F550 gasoline cab and chassis in the amount of $45,115 plus HST.

Leamington Transit: Approved the purchase from Alexander Denis (Canada) Inc. through the Metrolinx for two conventional transit buses in an amount not to exceed $910,000 plus taxes.Conventional transit buses improve the capacity of public transit infrastructure and the quality and safety of the existing transit system. The buses have a much longer useful life, improved passenger and driver comfort, and have additional seating capacity and passenger room over the current cutaways. The 10.5 meter recommended conventional transit buses have 24 seats and 2 wheelchair positions. 

To receive further information, please refer to the Municipality of Leamington Council Agenda and Minutes at www.leamington.ca