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ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
September 26, 2023, 11:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON
Members Present: Warden Ed Ketchabaw
Deputy Warden Grant Jones
Councillor Dominique Giguere
Councillor Mark Widner
Councillor Jack Couckuyt
Councillor Andrew Sloan
Councillor Todd Noble
Councillor Mike Hentz
Members Absent: Councillor Richard Leatham
Staff Present: Don Shropshire, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
Brian Masschaele, Director of Community & Cultural Services
Amy Thomson, Director of Human Resources
Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services
Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Nicholas Loeb, Director of Legal Services
Jenna Fentie, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk
Carolyn Krahn, Manager of Economic Development, Tourism &
Strategic Initiatives
Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 11:07 a.m. with Warden Ketchabaw in the
chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
None.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
3.1 Manager of Economic Development, Tourism & Strategic Initiatives -
Planning for Growth
The Manager of Economic Development, Tourism & Strategic Initiatives
provided a presentation for Council's information that provides an
overview of the growth that is expected in our region over the next few
years. The purpose of the presentation was to provide information to
Council that will help Council and Elgin's Local Municipal Partners develop
a plan to respond to the growth.
3.2 Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk - Planning Options
The Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk provided a presentation detailing
options for Planning Services at the County level for Council's information.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Widner
Seconded by: Councillor Couckuyt
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 12:18 p.m.
Motion Carried.
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