November 22, 2011 MinutesCOUNTY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 10:02 a.m. with all
members present.
Warden Mennill in the Chair.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Walters
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on November 8, 2011 be adopted.
- Carried.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF —
Councillors Couckuyt, Walters and Wiehle declared, at the appropriate time, a conflict of interest
with regard to the Closed Meeting report concerning 99 Edward Street, St. Thomas, as it might
prejudice their position as Council appointees on the Elgin St. Thomas Public Health Board. At
the appropriate time, Councillors vacated the Council Chambers and refrained from discussing
and voting on the item.
PRESENTATION
Retirement of Pam Page: The Warden thanked the retiree for her service at Bobier Villa and
presented her with a gift.
Moved by Councillor Marr
Seconded by Councillor Jenkins
THAT we do now move into the Committee Of The Whole Council.
- Carried.
REPORTS
Schedule of Council Meetings for 2012 — Administrative Services Coordinator
The schedule was presented to council. It was noted during the discussion that councillors
preferred meetings to start at 9:00 a.m. whenever possible.
Moved by Councillor Wiehle
Seconded by Councillor Couckuyt
THAT the report titled "Schedule of Council Meetings for 2012" dated November 8, 2011 be
adopted.
- Carried.
Computer Purchase Program — Director of Human Resources
The director presented the report, outlining the proposed recommendation to discontinue the
computer purchase program for county staff.
Moved by Councillor Marr
Seconded by Councillor McWilliam
THAT the current Computer Purchase Plan program be cancelled, effective immediately; and,
THAT the Human Resources Policy 10.150 pertaining to said program be deleted; and,
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THAT approved applicants currently reimbursing the County be allowed to continue to do so;
and,
THAT the County pay the Employer Health Tax associated with this taxable benefit for the
balance of the repayment period (which is a maximum of 12 months) for each of the affected
employees.
- Carried.
Salary Review Timing (Non-Union Staff Only) — Director of Human Resources
The director presented the report on the proposal to move salary review dates to a calendar
year.
Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded by Councillor Ens
THAT County Council approve the report entitled "Salary Review Timing (Non-Union Staff
Only)" dated November 9, 2011 and the corresponding policy change be adopted (Policy 4.80).
- Carried.
Aylmer Library Facility Review Committee Recommendations — Director of Community
and Cultural Services
The director presented the report, outlining recommendations by the facility review committee.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt
Seconded by Councillor Mc William
THAT the report titled "Aylmer Library Facility Review Committee Recommendations" dated
November 8, 2011 be received and filed.
- Carried.
Budget Comparison: October 2011 — Director of Financial Services
The director presented the October 2011 budget comparison, noting the performance was
favourable.
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT the report titled "Budget Comparison: October 2011" dated November 15, 2011 be
received and filed.
- Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Items for Consideration
1. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, the Regional Municipality of Peel,
requesting that the Provincial Government adopt the measures proposed by "Physicians and
Paramedics Urging Lifesaving Education" to increase bystander CPR.
2. Paul Mills, Mayor, Township of Mulmur, urging the Provincial Government adopt a
standardized compliance checklist of requirements to ensure that alternate energy projects
are being installed in an appropriate manner and in accordance with required approvals.
The following recommendation was adopted in regard to Correspondence Item #1:
Moved by Councillor Marr
Seconded by Councillor Ens
THAT Correspondence Item #1 be received and filed.
- Carried.
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The following recommendation was adopted in regard to Correspondence Item #2:
Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded by Councillor McIntyre
THAT Correspondence Item #2 be received and filed.
- Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
1. Dan Mathieson, Chair, MPAC Board of Directors, Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation informing Council if the 2012 province-wide Property Assessment Notice mailing.
2. Premier Dalton McGuinty replying to Council's concerns regarding the establishment of a
multi-year rural and small urban economic development fund.
3. Cathy Fox, Communications and Public Relations Specialist, St. Thomas Elgin General
Hospital, with a media release titled "STEGH Hosts Community Information Sessions, Learn
About the Approved Redevelopment Project."
4. Invitation for the "Home for the Holidays Luncheon" at St. Thomas Golf and Country Club on
December 20, 2011, hosted by the Health Recruitment Partnership.
The following recommendation was adopted in regard to Correspondence Items #1 - 4.
Moved by Councillor Jenkins
Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT Correspondence Items #1 - 4 be received and filed.
- Carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Statements/Inquiries by Members
Councillor McIntyre thanked staff for conducting County Council's Student Day on November 8,
2011.
Notice of Motion — None.
Matters of Urgency — None.
Closed Meeting Item
Moved by Councillor Jenkins
Seconded by Councillor Ens
THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with the Municipal Act
Section 240.2 (b), two items: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including
municipal or local board employees — Confidential POA Law Enforcement Matter & Labour
Relations Matters; Section 240.2 (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local
board — 99 Edward Street.
- Carried.
The Director of Financial Services introduced the POA Supervisor who presented the confidential
POA Law Enforcement Matter report.
The Director of Human Resources presented the report on Labour Relations Matters.
Councillors Couckuyt, Walters and Wiehle vacated the Council Chambers at 10:43 a.m., during
the discussion of the Health Unit lease.
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The Director of Financial Services presented the report on 99 Edward Street.
Motion to Rise and Report
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Mc William
THAT we do now rise and report.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT in response to the Board of Health's urgent need for decision, County Council agree to a
further one year lease extension (December 31, 2013) under the present terms and conditions
of the current arrangements; and,
THAT County Council provide the Board of Health until midnight of November 23, 2011 to
accept the offer; and,
THAT the County Solicitor be authorized and directed to prepare the necessary document(s) for
execution in the form agreeable to the County Solicitor.
- Carried.
Councillors Couckuyt, Walters and Wiehle took their seats at 11:20 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Wiehle
Seconded by Councillor Walters
THAT the confidential report on Law Enforcement Matters be received and filed.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Ens
Seconded by Councillor Jenkins
THAT the mandate for bargaining with CUPE be approved as recommended in the confidential
report dated November 9, 2011 giving direction to staff.
- Carried.
DELEGATIONS
Tom Marks, Hospital Board of Governors' Representative presented the year end report.
St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital brochures were circulated to council. He thanked council for
the opportunity to represent the County on the board.
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT the "Year End Presentation" dated November 16, 2011 be received and filed.
- Carried.
Jeff Lawrence, Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector presented the annual year end report and
made recommendations regarding an educational campaign and a training conference.
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Mc William
THAT County Council approve the initiation of an Elgin County Woodlands Conservation By-
Law Promotional Campaign in the estimated amount of $1,500 for 2011-2012; and,
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THAT County Council approve the attendance of the County's Tree Commissioner/Weed
Inspector at the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association training October 22-26, 2012,
in the amount of $1,356; and,
THAT the report titled "Elgin Woodlands Conservation By-Law Year End Report for 2011" dated
November 10, 2011, be referred to budget for consideration.
- Carried.
County Council recessed at 11:25 a.m. and resumed at 11:46 a.m.
The Warden thanked council for the past year and presented them with a token of appreciation.
The Warden announced that Malahide Township Councillor Mark Wales was elected the new
president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Staff was directed to send a letter of
congratulations to him.
DELEGATION
Graham Warwick, Chair, Elgin County Land Division Committee, presented the annual report.
He talked about continuing to make improvements to deliver decisions quickly and effectively;
and the increase in issuance of building permits in east Elgin.
Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded by Councillor Ens
THAT the report titled "Land Division Committee Report" dated November 2, 2011, be received
and filed.
- Carried.
Motion to Adopt Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole
Moved by Councillor Wiehle
Seconded by Councillor Ens
THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole.
- Carried.
BY-LAW
Moved by Councillor Jenkins
Seconded by Councillor Mc William
THAT By-Law No. 11-27 "Being a By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of
the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the November 22, 2011 Meeting" be read a first,
second and third time and finally passed.
- Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded by Councillor McIntyre
THAT we do now adjourn at 11:53 a.m. and meet again on December 15, 2011 at the County
Administration Building Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m.
- Carried.
Chief Administrative Officer.
Bill Walters
2012 Warden