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Moved by Councillor Marks Seconded by Councillor Wilson January 13, 2009 THAT the confidential PowerPoint presentation dated January 13, 2009 regarding cost saving opportunities be received and filed; and, THAT the actions identified on slides 7 and 8 of said presentation showing a decrease in spending of $790,000 be approved for implementation. Staff Direction: Staff were directed to examine the pros and cons of a particular business function and report back to Council. Items for Consideration AMO Member Communication ALERT, URGENT - Ontario's Municipal Leadership in Federal Budget Consultation. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Marks THAT Correspondence Item #1 be received and filed. - Carried. Items for Information (Consent Agenda) Warden Graham Warwick, with a copy of his speaking notes to the Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance, on December 15, 2008 in Windsor, regarding the discussions being held concerning the 2009 Ontario Budget. 2. Honourable David Caplan, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, announcing the funding adjustment for the 2009 planned grant increase of up to $175,843 for land ambulance. 3. T.E. Campbell, Port Stanley, with concerns regarding the 2009 County budget. 4. Hon. Steve Peters, M.P.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, with copy of correspondence to Hon. Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance, supporting the request from the Chief Administrative Officer, County of Elgin, to meet with the Minister of Finance regarding the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund possible grant reduction in 2010. Moved Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT Correspondence Items #1-4 be received and filed. - Carried. County Council 3 January 13, 2009 OTHER BUSINESS Statements/Inquiries by Members Councillor Marks advised that Canada Post has not been providing winter maintenance for public access to the rural group mailboxes and enquired if this is occurring in other municipalities. Councillor Vowel noted that the activities formerly carried out at the Shenanigans facility in Dutton/Dunwich by the Association for Community Living remains an issue. The Manager of Administrative Services provided each Councillor with a copy of the Deputy Warden Rotation Schedule for 2009 and asked that staff be informed if changes are required. The Manager of Administrative Services requested that Council inform staff who would be attending the annual Elgin Federation of Agriculture Awards Banquet. Eight tickets are available and additional tickets would be acquired if needed. Notice of Motion - None. Matters of Urgency - None. Moved by Councillor Acre Seconded by Councillor Marks THAT we do adopt the recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole Council. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT By-Law No. 09-01 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the January 13, 2009 Meeting" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Marks Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT we do now adjourn at 1:16 p.m. to meet again on January 27, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. - Carried. Mark Graham Warwick, Chief Administrative Officer. Warden.