June 23, 2009 MinutesCOUNTY COUNCIL
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 9:00 a.m., in
accordance with adjournment, with all members present.
Warden Warwick in the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Marks
Seconded by Councillor Mennill
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on May 26, 2009 be adopted.
- Carried.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF -
Councillors McIntyre, Vowel, and Wilson declared a conflict with regard to Closed Meeting
Item #2 concerning a lease at 99 Edward Street, as it might prejudice their position as a
Council appointee on the Board of Health. At the appropriate time the Councillors vacated
the Council Chambers and refrained from discussing and voting on the item.
DELEGATION
Grace McGartland, Monique Lunn and Jonathan Kochis of The Arts & Cookery Bank
attended at 9:05 a.m. to present information on the CAR Map Project and to discuss the
progress made with the Cultural Advisory Roundtable consisting of four municipalities;
West Elgin, Dutton/Dunwich, Southwest Middlesex and Newbury. As well as three
business organizations; Dutton/Dunwich Chamber of Commerce, West Elgin Chamber of
Commerce and Southwest Middlesex Business Network.
Jonathan Kochis introduced the BETA test of the CAR Map Project, via power point
presentation showing a sample of what will appear live on the internet.
Moved by Councillor Vowel
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the information provided by the Arts & Cookery Bank be received and filed.
- Carried.
Warden Warwick thanked the delegation for the presentation and the group left the meeting
at 9:20 a.m.
Ron Elliott and Vicki Goodlett of Elgin St. Thomas RAISE (Reducing Addictions -
Increasing Safe Environments) Coalition attended at 9:20 a.m. to present background
information on their organization. The group presented facts and figures regarding
substance abuse in Elgin County via PowerPoint presentation.
Moved by Councillor Hofhuis
Seconded by Councillor McIntyre
THAT we the Corporation of the County of Elgin recognize the Elgin St. Thomas RAISE
(Reducing Association - Increasing Safe Environments) Coalition and their work on
substance misuse issues in our community. We support the efforts of the Elgin St.
Thomas RAISE Coalition to work towards achieving a community free of problems
associated with the harmful effects of substance misuse; and,
- THAT the Council of the County of Elgin hereby appoints Warden Warwick to the Elgin St.
Thomas RAISE Coalition and further that the Coalition be authorized and permitted to
utilize County facilities for their purposes.
- Carried.
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Warden Warwick thanked the delegation for the presentation and the group left the meeting
at 9:45 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Acre
Seconded by Councillor Mennill
THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole Council.
- Carried.
REPORTS
Ministry of Health & Long Term Care Annual Review - Director of Senior Services
Bobier Villa and Elgin Manor
Moved by Councillor Hofhuis
Seconded by Councillor Marks
THAT the report "Ministry of Health & Long Term Care Annual Review" dated June 9, 2009
be received and filed; and,
THAT a congratulatory letter be sent from the Warden to Bobier Villa Staff.
- Carried.
Long Term Care Homes Act 2007 Initial Draft Regulation - Director of Senior
Services Bobier Villa and Terrace Lodge, Director of Senior Services Bobier Villa
and Elgin Manor
Moved by Councillor Mennill
Seconded by Councillor Acre
THAT the report "Long Term Care Homes Act 2007 - Initial Draft Regulation" dated June
8, 2009 be received and filed.
- Carried.
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care - Staffing Plan Field Testing - Director of
Senior Services Bobier Villa and Terrace Lodge
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Marks
THAT staff provide Council with a follow-up report on the findings and recommendations
from the Field Test; and,
THAT the report "Ministry of Health and Long Term Care - Staffing Plan Field Testing"
dated June 8, 2009 be received and filed.
- Carried.
Olympic Torch Committee Representation - Director of Community and Cultural
Services
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Vowel
THAT the Director of Community and Cultural Services be appointed to serve as a
representative of the County of Elgin on the Planning Committee for the 2010 Olympic
Torch Community Celebration taking place on December 22, 2009.
- Carried.
* see page 3 for amendment to this motion
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Community Adiustment Fund Applications - Director of Community and Cultural
Services
Moved by Councillor Marks
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT Council hereby supports applications made on behalf of the County of Elgin to the
Community Adjustment Fund.
- Carried.
Council took a break at 10:00 a.m. and reconvened at 10:17 a.m.
Point of Order
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT Council reconsider the motion in regards to the Olympic Torch Committee.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT an amendment to the original motion be made whereby Councillor Marks is appointed
to the 2010 Olympic Torch Committee in addition to the Director of Community and Cultural
Services .
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Hofhuis
Seconded by Councillor Vowel
THAT the original motion be approved as amended.
- Carried.
Warden Warwick reported on the luncheon with the City of St. Thomas. The City hosted the
County of Elgin for lunch as the County was the victor in the United Way Challenge. Warden
Warwick wished to thank the City of St. Thomas for their generosity and sportsmanship.
Event: "Water Wind and Fire" - IPM and Events Coordinator
The County of Elgin has contributed $5,200 in marketing for the event in addition to arranging
billeting for the performers. To date 26 of the 40 performers have been billeted. Transportation
has also been arranged through Aboutown Transportation Ltd. Shuttles will leave the County
Administration Building and take guests to Port Stanley beginning one hour prior to the event
and returning one hour after the event.
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Marks
THAT the report "Event: Water, Wind and Fire" dated June 8, 2009 be received and filed.
- Carried.
2008 County Road Maintenance Summary - Deputy Director of Engineering Services
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Mennill
- THAT the report "2008 County Road Maintenance Summary" dated April 1, 2009 be received
and filed.
- Carried.
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Full Depth Reclamation with Expanded Asphalt Stabilization - Calton Line, Contract
No. 6200-09-01 (A) - Deputy Director of Engineering Services
Moved by Councillor Marks
Seconded by Councillor Acre
THAT Roto-Mill Services Limited be selected to provide Full Depth Reclamation with
Expanded Asphalt Stabilization - Calton Line, Contract No. 6200-09-01 (A) at their
submitted price of $928,809.00 inclusive of all taxes, no contingency allowance; and,
THAT if the cost increases above the tender amount approved by Council by more than
10%, the Director will prepare a further report to Council outlining the expenditures; and,
THAT, the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into an
agreement with Roto-Mill Services Limited for the Full Depth Reclamation with Expanded
Asphalt Stabilization - Calton Line, Contract No. 6200-09-01 (A) Tender.
- Carried.
Warden's First Annual Golf Tournament - Purchasing Coordinator, Financial
Analyst
Staff were applauded for their efforts on the event.
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Marks
THAT the report "Warden's First Annual Golf Tournament" dated June 15, 2009 be
received and filed.
- Carried.
E.A. Danby Award - Director of Financial Services, Financial Analyst
Moved by Councillor Mennill
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the report "E.A. Danby Award" dated June 1, 2009 be received and filed.
- Carried.
A letter of congratulations will be forwarded to the Finance Department from the Warden.
Procurement of Natural Gas - Director of Financial Services, Financial Analyst,
Purchasing Coordinator
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Acre
THAT the County of Elgin enter a three year contract with Comsatec on the daily average
spot market rate; and,
THAT any spot market rate performance be booked to the Corporate Services account, and
usage performance be booked to the operating departments.
THAT the authority to make all future Natural Gas related decisions for the Corporation of
the County of Elgin be delegated to the Director of Finance and the Chief Administrative
Officer.
- Carried.
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Budget Comparison - May 31, 2009 - Director of Financial Services
Moved by Councillor Wilson
Seconded by Councillor Vowel
THAT the report "Budget Comparison - May 31, 2009" dated May 31, 2009 be received
and filed.
- Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Items for Consideration
Betty de Haan, CMO, CAO/Clerk, Township of South Stormont, with a resolution
requesting the provincial government to provide for simultaneous dispatch for EMS
and Fire Response.
2. Brenda J. Tabor, Clerk, Oxford County, with a resolution requesting the provincial
government to grant municipalities the authorization to effectively eliminate capping
in any or all of the protected property classes.
3. Kerry Costello, Town Clerk, Smiths Falls with a resolution petitioning the provincial
government to increase its annual grants to 15% of library revenue.
4. Carolyn J. Kett, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk, with a resolution petitioning the Premier of
Ontario to amend the Ombudsman Act to include hospitals under the jurisdiction of
the Ombudsman.
5. Robert Simpson, Chairperson, Wallaceburg Disaster Relief Committee, seeking
financial assistance for Wallaceburg homeowners and small businesses affected by
the February 12th, 2009 localized flooding in their community.
6. Beverly D. Wood, AMCT, CMC, CMMIII, Clerk/Manager of Council Services,
Norfolk County, encouraging the provincial government to fund and implement an
Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program in southern Ontario.
7. Debi A. Wilcox, CMO, CMM III, City Clerk, City of Pickering, appealing to provincial
government to stop implementation of Provincial Harmonized Sales Tax until more
public consultation and input is received.
8. Carolyn Downs, City Clerk, City of Kingston, with a resolution endorsing the
- Township of Frontenac Islands request for the Province to locate the Energy Czar
in Kingston to support this alternative energy network.
The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #1:
Moved by Councillor Wilson
Seconded by Councillor Marks
THAT Correspondence Item #1 be deferred to the next meeting of Council.
- Carried.
The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #2:
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Mennill
THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution from the County of
- Oxford requesting the provincial government to grant municipalities the authorization to
effectively eliminate capping in any or all of the protected property classes.
- Carried.
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The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #3:
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Acre
THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution from the Town of
Smith Falls petitioning the provincial government to increase its annual grants to 15%
of library revenue.
- Carried Unanimously.
The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #4:
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Marks
THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution from the Town of
Fort Erie petitioning the Premier of Ontario to amend the Ombudsman Act to include
hospitals under the jurisdiction of the Ombudsman.
- Carried.
The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #5:
Moved by Councillor Vowel
Seconded by Councillor Mennill
THAT Correspondence Item #5 be received and filed
- Carried.
The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #6:
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution from the County
of Norfolk encouraging the provincial government to fund and implement an Alternative
Land Use Services (ALUS) program in southern Ontario.
- Carried Unanimously.
The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #7:
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution from the City of
Pickering appealing to provincial government to stop implementation of Provincial
Harmonized Sales Tax until more public consultation and input is received.
- Carried.
The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #8:
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Acre
THAT Correspondence Item #8 be received and filed.
- Carried.
County Council
Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
June 23, 2009
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Member Communication ALERT;
1) "Province Passes Green Energy Act"; 2) "Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing Signs $1.2 billion Housing Agreement with Federal Government".
2. Joe Preston, M.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London, supporting the County's submission
of the Enabling Accessibility Fund Application.
3. Hon. Steve Peters, M.P.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, announcing provincial
government funding for new school accommodations and improvements.
4. Paul Bode, President, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation thanking
County Council for 6-year financial commitment.
Hon. Peter Julian, M.P., thanking council for supporting the ban of polybrominated
diphenyl ethers (PBDE's).
William Shurish, Executive Director, Quad County Support Services, thanking
Council for the $2,000.00 grant.
7. Hon. Steve Peters, M.P.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, expressing concerns to
Minister of Energy & Infrastructure and Minister of Finance regarding Lake Erie
shoreline erosion in Elgin County.
The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #1 (1):
Moved by Councillor Acre
Seconded by Councillor Marks
THAT the County of Elgin strongly objects to the 550 metre minimum set back for the
location of wind turbines, until such time as proven scientific evidence is produced to
support this proposed regulation.
- Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Acre
THAT Correspondence Items #1 (2) - 7 be received and filed.
- Carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Statements/Inquiries by Members
Councillor Wilson noted he had received a letter from Middlesex County Councillor Doug
Reycraft whereby Councillor Wilson agreed to become a member of their Community
Schools Alliance. The group is questioning the actions of the school boards across the
province, particularly the closing of rural schools.
Councillor Wilson also noted that from July 8 - 11, 2009 the Canadian Horseshoe Pitching
Championships will be taking place at the East Elgin Community Complex. Councillor
Wilson extended an invitation for all County Councillors to attend opening ceremonies.
Councillor Marks asked the Director of Engineering about the status of the Jamestown
Bridge. The Director of Engineering replied the best estimate puts completion of the
bridge approximately 3 - 4 months away.
Councillor Habkirk extended an invitation to a special meeting for SCOR on June 30, 2009
in Tillsonburg, where all five county partners will be in attendance.
Councillor Vowel congratulated staff on the Spring/Summer Elgin County Newsletter.
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BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis
THAT By-Law No. 09-21 "Being a By-Law to Expropriate Lands Required for Municipal
Purposes" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Vowel
Seconded by Councillor Mennill
THAT By-Law No. 09-22 "Being a By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council
of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the June 23, 2009 Meeting" be read a first,
second and third time and finally passed.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Marks
Seconded by Councillor McIntyre
THAT we do now adjourn at 2:18 p.m. to meet again on July 14, 2009.
- Carried.
Mark . M Dona d, raham Warwick,
Chief Administrative Officer. Warden.