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ElginCounty
Elgin County Council
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes
June 9, 2026, 9:00 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 Jack Couckuyt
Councillor Andrew Sloan
Councillor Todd Noble
Councillor Mike Hentz
Councillor Richard Leatham
Staff Present: Blaine Parkin, Chief Administrative Officer
Nicholas Loeb, Director of Legal Services
Brian Masschaele, Director of Community & Cultural Services
Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
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, County Clerk/Manager of Administrative
Services
Carolyn Krahn, Manager of Economic Development, Tourism &
Strategic Initiatives (virtual)
Jeff Brooks, Manager of Emergency Management
Diana Morris, Senior Planner
Jenna Fentie, Deputy Clerk
Stefanie Heide, Executive Performance Coordinator
1. Meeting Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with Warden Giguere in the chair.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved by: Councillor Hentz
Seconded by: Councillor Noble
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the June 9, 2026 County Council Meeting be
approved as presented.
Motion Carried.
3. Introductions, Recognitions, Memorials
None.
4. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by: Deputy Warden Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Leatham
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on May 26, 2026 be adopted.
Motion Carried.
5. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
6. Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations
None.
7. Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee of the Whole
7.1 Warden Giguere -ADM 26-18 Recommendations from the Committee
of the Whole - May 26, 2026
Moved by: Councillor Widner
Seconded by: Councillor Couckuyt
RESOLVED THAT items CW26-52 - CW26-56 from the Committee of the
Whole Meeting dated May 26, 2026 and the recommendations therein be
adopted.
Motion Carried.
8. Committee Recommendations
None.
9. Reports for Information and Immediate Consideration
9.1 Director of Financial Services/Treasurer - FIN 26-04 Investments -
2025 Annual Report
The Director of Financial Services/Treasurer presented the report that
summarizes the year-end balances by account and the applicable income
received through the County's various investment activities.
Moved by: Councillor Hentz
Seconded by: Deputy Warden Jones
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "FIN 26-04 Investments - 2025 Annual
Report" from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer dated June 9,
2026 be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
9.2 Director of Financial Services/Treasurer - FIN 26-05 2025 Year End
Financial Summary and 2025 Annual Report (Draft)
The Director of Financial Services/Treasurer presented the report that
provides a high level outline of the year-end capital and operating
performance for 2025.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Deputy Warden Jones
RESOLVED THAT the report titled " FIN 26-05 2025 Year End Financial
Summary and 2025 Annual Report (Draft)" from the Director of Financial
Services/Treasurer dated June 9, 2026 be received and filed; and
THAT the Proposed Annual Report for the Corporation of the County of
Elgin be received and posted as a Draft on our website to be updated
once the audited statements are approved.
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Motion Carried.
9.3 Director of Financial Services/Treasurer - FIN 26-06 Q1 2026 Review
The Director of Financial Services/Treasurer presented the report that
provides Council with a first quarter 2026 financial and performance
review.
Moved by: Deputy Warden Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Hentz
RESOLVED THAT the report titled " FIN 26-06 Q1 2026 Review" from the
Director of Financial Services/Treasurer dated June 9, 2026 be received
and filed.
Motion Carried.
9.4 Chief Administrative Officer - ADM 26-19 Medavie EMS Elgin Ontario
— Operational Overview and Call Volume Update
The Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager/Paramedic
Chief of Elgin County EMS presented the report that provides Council with
an overview of current operational structure, staffing model, service
footprint, scope of practice, and recent call volume trends for Medavie
EMS Elgin Ontario (MEMSEO).
Moved by: Councillor Noble
Seconded by: Councillor Leatham
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Medavie EMS Elgin Ontario —
Operational Overview and Call Volume Update" from the Chief
Administrative Officer dated June 9, 2026 be received and filed; and
THAT County Council acknowledge the current operational structure,
service delivery model, and call volume trends for Medavie EMS Elgin
Ontario.
Motion Carried.
10. Council Correspondence
Moved by: Councillor Leatham
Seconded by: Councillor Hentz
RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Items 10.2-10.7 be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
10.1 Resolution from the County of Prince Edward regarding reinstating
the requirements for compliance with the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act
Moved by: Deputy Warden Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
RESOLVED THAT Elgin County Council support the resolution from the
County of Prince Edward calling on the Province to reinstate the
requirements for compliance with the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.
Motion Carried.
10.2 Resolution from the County of Prince Edward regarding exploring
the feasibility of a Vacant Commercial Storefront Tax
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10.3 Resolution from Prince Edward County regarding improved
accessibility to home insurance for owners of properties designated
under the Ontario Heritage Act
10.4 Resolution from the City of Kitchener regarding the Heritage Helping
Housing Building Grant
10.6 Resolution from the Township of Baldwin calling upon the Province
of Ontario to conduct an immediate review of the OPP Municipal
Policing Billing Model and the policing funding structure for
unorganized territories
10.6 Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus May 2026 Newsletter
10.7 Letter from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
regarding an update on the South and Central Bulk Plan
11. Statements/Inquiries by Members
12. Closed Meeting Items
Moved by: Councillor Sloan
Seconded by: Councillor Noble
RESOLVED THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in
accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss the following matters under
Municipal Act Section 239 (2):
Closed Meeting Item #1 - Closed Meeting Minutes - May 26 2026
Closed Meeting Item #2 - Whites Station Update
(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or
local board; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be
applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the
municipality or local board.
Closed Meeting Item #3 - LEG 26-07 Procurement By -Law Exception
(f) advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose.
Closed Meeting Item #4 - First Quarter Update (verbal)
(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local
board employees.
Motion Carried.
12.1 Closed Meeting Minutes - May 26, 2026
12.2 Chief Administrative Officer - Whites Station Update (verbal)
12.3 Director of Legal Services - LEG 26-07 Procurement By -Law
Exception
12.4 Chief Administrative Officer - First Quarter Update (verbal)
13. Motion to Rise and Report
Moved by: Councillor Leatham
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.
Motion Carried.
Closed Meeting Item #1 - Closed Meeting Minutes - May 26 2026
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Moved by: Councillor Sloan
Seconded by: Councillor Widner
RESOLVED THAT the May 26, 2026 closed meeting minutes be adopted.
Motion Carried.
Closed Meeting Item #2 - Whites Station Update
Moved by: Deputy Warden Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Hentz
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Motion Carried.
Closed Meeting Item #3 - LEG 26-07 Procurement By -Law Exception
Moved by: Councillor Noble
Seconded by: Councillor Sloan
RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the requirements of section 12.1 of the County of
Elgin Purchasing By -Law No. 20-07, AECOM be permitted to respond to County
procurement processes.
Motion Carried.
Closed Meeting Item #4 - First Quarter Update (verbal)
Moved by: Councillor Leatham
Seconded by: Councillor Noble
RESOLVED THAT the confidential verbal update from the Chief Administrative
Officer be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
14. Consideration of By -Laws
14.1 By -Law No. 26-25 Authorize Speed Limits By -Law Amendment
BEING a By -Law to Amend the Schedule to By -Law No. 26-04 Being a
By -Law to Authorize Speed Limits.
Moved by: Councillor Couckuyt
Seconded by: Councillor Sloan
RESOLVED THAT By -Law No. 26-25 be now read a first, second, and
third time and finally passed.
Motion Carried.
14.2 By -Law No. 26-26 Confirmation
BEING a By -Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the County of Elgin at the June 9, 2026 Meeting.
Moved by: Deputy Warden Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Noble
RESOLVED THAT By -Law No. 26-26 be now read a first, second and third
time and finally passed.
Motion Carried.
15. Adjournment
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Moved by: Councillor Sloan
Seconded by: Councillor Couckuyt
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 11:29 a.m. to meet again on June 23,
2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Motion Carried.
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Katherine Thompson,
County Clerk/Manager of
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Dominique Giguqlre,
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