04 - February 24, 2026 Committee of the Whole Minutes-��
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Elgin County Council
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes
February 24, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
Council Chambers
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON
Members Present: Warden Dominique Giguere
Deputy Warden Grant Jones
Councillor Ed Ketchabaw
Councillor Mark Widner
Councillor Andrew Sloan
Councillor Mike Hentz
Councillor Richard Leatham
Members Absent: Councillor Jack Couckuyt (with notice)
Councillor Todd Noble (with notice)
Staff Present: Blaine Parkin, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
Nicholas Loeb, Director of Legal Services
Brian Masschaele, Director of Community & Cultural Services
Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer (virtual)
Peter Dutchak, Director of Engineering Services
Mat Vaughan, Director of Planning and Development
Holly Hurley, Director of People & Culture
Joe Anne Holloway, Director of Homes and Seniors Services
Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative
Services/Deputy Clerk
Diana Morris, Senior Planner
Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator
Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator
Candace Bill, Employee Rewards and Systems Advisor
1. Meeting Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.m. with Warden Giguere in the chair.
2. Approval of Agenda
Resolution Number: CW26-18
Moved by: Deputy Warden Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Hentz
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the February 24, 2026 Committee of the Whole
Meeting be approved as presented.
Motion Carried.
3. Adoption of Minutes
Resolution Number: CW26-19
Moved by: Councillor Leatham
Seconded by: Deputy Warden Jones
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on February 10, 2026 be
adopted.
Motion Carried.
4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
5. Members' Motions
None.
6. Reports of Council, Staff or Outside Boards
6.1 Senior Planner - PLN 26-03 Official Plan Amendment No. 27 in the
Town of Aylmer 516 John Street North
The Senior Planner presented the report that recommends approval of
Official Plan Amendment No. 27 to the Official Plan of the Town of Aylmer.
Resolution Number: CW26-20
Moved by: Councillor Hentz
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin
approves Official Plan Amendment No. 27 to the Official Plan of the Town
of Aylmer; and
THAT staff be directed to provide Notice of this Decision in accordance
with the requirements of the Planning Act.
Motion Carried.
6.2 Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk - ADM 26-07
Recommendations for Council Learning Sessions
The Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk presented the
report that provides a list of potential learning session topics for Council as
suggested by Councillors and members of the Executive Leadership Team
for the Committee's consideration.
Resolution Number: CW26-21
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Deputy Warden Jones
RESOLVED THAT the learning session topics identified in the report titled
"ADM 26-07 Recommendations for Council Learning Sessions", with the
addition of Municipal Servicing Corporations and Transportation Assets,
be endorsed; and
THAT Council approve a list of prioritized learning session topics based on
Committee Member input.
Motion Carried.
7. Adjournment
Resolution Number: CW26-22
Moved by: Councillor Widner
Seconded by: Councillor Hentz
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 9:49 a.m. to meet again on March 10,
2026 at 9:30 a.m.
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Motion Carried.
13 aine Parkin,
DominiqLfelbigu6re,
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. Warden.