01 - April 3, 2024 RIPA Committee MinutesRural Initiatives and Planning Advisory Committee
Minutes
April 3, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
460 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON
Members Present: Warden Ed Ketchabaw
Deputy Warden Grant Jones
Councillor Mark Widner
Donna Lunn, EFA Representative
Members Absent: Councillor Richard Leatham (with notice)
Staff Present: Blaine Parkin, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator
Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with Warden Ketchabaw in the
chair.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by: Deputy Warden Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
RESOLVED THAT a closed session item be added to the agenda to discuss
matters under Municipal Act Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an
identifiable individual.
Motion Carried.
Moved by: Deputy Warden Jones
Seconded by: Donna Lunn
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the April 3, 2024 Rural Initiatives and Planning
Advisory Committee meeting be approved as amended.
Motion Carried.
3. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Widner
Seconded by: Deputy Warden Jones
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the August 18, 2023 Rural Initiatives and
Planning Advisory Committee meeting be adopted.
Motion Carried.
4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
5. Delegations
None.
6. Reports/Briefings
6.1 Community Grant Program Application Eligibility Discussion
The Legislative Services Coordinator provided an overview and summary
to the Committee of the eligibility criteria for the program, the total funding
amount available, and the total request for funds. The Committee
discussed individual applicants under Item #9 - Closed Meeting.
7. Other Business
None.
8. Correspondence
None.
9. Closed Meeting
Moved by: Donna Lunn
Seconded by: Deputy Warden Jones
RESOLVED THAT we do now move into closed meeting session in accordance
with the Municipal Act to discuss matters under Municipal Act Section 239 (2) (b)
personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local
board employees.
Motion Carried,
9.1 Identifiable Individuals
10. Motion to Rise and Report
2
The Committee recessed at 11:00 a.m. and reconvened at 11:05 a.m.
Moved by: Deputy Warden Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.
Motion Carried.
Closed Meetinq Item #1 - Identifiable Individuals
Moved by: Donna Lunn
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Motion Carried.
11. Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Rural Initiatives and Planning Advisory Committee will
be held on April 30, 2024 in the afternoon.
12. Adjournment
Moved by: Deputy Warden Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 11:08 a.m. to meet again on Tuesday,
April 30, 2024 in the afternoon.
Motion Carried.
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Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk.
Chair.
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