March 22, 2011 MinutesCOUNTY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, 450 Sunset Drive,
St. Thomas, at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.
Warden Mennill in the Chair.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of the two Listowel volunteer firefighters
who died recently in the line of duty.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Wiehle
THAT the minutes of the meeting held March 8, 2011 be adopted.
- Carried.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF —
None.
DELEGATIONS
Judith Wiley, Executive Director of the Central Community Health Centre, gave a Power-
Point presentation to council on the services offered by the agency.
Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded by Councillor Ens
THAT the Power Point presentation on the Central Community Health Centre be received
and filed.
- Carried.
John Klunder, Program Coordinator, Sand Plains Community Development Fund, gave a
Power Point presentation on the fund. He was introduced by Councillor Couckuyt, the
county representative on the Sand Plains Community Development Fund Board.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt
Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT the Power Point presentation on the Sand Plains Community Development Fund be
received and filed.
- Carried.
PRESENTATION
The Director of Community and Cultural Services and staff gave a Power Point presentation
on their department.
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Jenkins
THAT the Power Point presentation on the Community and Cultural Services department
be received and filed.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded by Councillor Mc William
THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole Council.
- Carried.
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REPORTS
Museum Advisory Committee 2011 Appointees — Curator of Elgin County Museum
The Director of Community and Cultural Services presented a report outlining
recommendations of appointees to the Museum Advisory Committee.
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Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Walters
THAT 2011 membership in the Elgin County Museum Advisory Committee as outlined in the
report titled "Museum Advisory Committee 2011 Appointees" dated February 25, 2011, be
adopted; and,
THAT By-Law No. 05-44 "Being a By-Law to Provide for the Operation of the Elgin County
Museum" be further amended to require Council's approval of membership only when the
committee's composition changes.
- Carried.
Council recessed at 10:30 a.m. and reconvened at 10:45 a.m. in order for councillors and
municipal administrators to sign the emergency mutual assistance agreement.
County of Elgin/Central Elgin Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointments —
Co-Secretaries, Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Director of Engineering Services presented the report outlining recommendations of
people to serve on the committee.
Moved by Councillor Marr
Seconded by Councillor McWilliam
THAT County Council approve the appointment of the following individuals — Michael Close,
Lynn Demont, Joyce Greer and Jenny Phillips - to serve on the County of Elgin/Central Elgin
Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee effective immediately for a four-year term.
- Carried.
SCOR — General Manager of Economic Development
The General Manager of Economic Development presented a report requesting funding for
South Central Ontario Region (SCOR) economic development group.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt
Seconded by Councillor Ens
THAT Elgin County Council supports SCOR's funding request for $5,000 for the 2011 fiscal
year, with the funds being drawn from Economic Development's 2011 operating budget.
- Carried.
Ambulance Replacement — Director of Engineering Services & Purchasing Coordinator
The director presented a report recommending the purchase of two ambulances.
Moved by Councillor McWilliam
Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed to purchase
one single cot and one dual cot 2011 GM gasoline powered vehicles from Crestline Coach
Limited at their quoted price of $216,014 (inclusive of options, 35 PX, docking station, 6-
way power seat and curb switch control and inclusive of trade-in allowance listed below)
which has been contained in the draft 2011 Capital Budget; and,
THAT the County trade in the 2003 Ford E-350 with 294,000 km and 7,300 hours (as of
January 25, 2011) to Crestline Coach Limited at their quoted price of $4,500; and,
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THAT the County trade in the 2004 Ford E-350 with 295,000 km and 6,300 hours to
Crest line Coach Limited at their quoted price of $4,000.
- Carried.
Intravenous (IV) Training for Paramedics - Director of Engineering Services
The director presented a report recommending training for paramedics.
Moved by Councillor Jenkins
Seconded by Councillor McIntyre
THAT the report titled "Intravenous (IV) Training for Paramedics" dated March 15, 2011 be
received and filed; and,
THAT the County of Elgin introduce on a voluntary basis, IV training for paramedics with
the cost to be approved and included in the 2011 budget.
- Carried.
Ministry of Health & Long Term Care: Funding Announcement for Resident Safety —
Directors of Seniors Services
The director presented a report outlining funding received by the three homes to assist in
improving residents' safety.
Moved by Councillor Marr
Seconded by Councillor Mc William
THAT the report titled "Ministry of Health and Long Term Care: Funding Announcement for
Resident Safety" dated March 11, 2011 be received and filed.
- Carried.
Karen Street Pumping Station — Director of Financial Services
The director presented a report updating Council on the accounting for the project.
Moved by Councillor Wiehle
Seconded by Councillor McIntyre
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into a revised
Karen Street Pumping Station agreement consistent with the report titled "Karen Street
Pumping Station" dated March 9, 2011; and,
THAT the 2011 Capital and Operating Budgets reflect the accounting treatment outlined in
the report.
- Carried.
2011 Elgin St. Thomas Public Health Budget — Director of Financial Services
The director outlined the budget, as submitted by the Health Board.
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT a letter be sent from Council to the Public Health Board suggesting the Public Health
Board's Executive Director prepare to respond to council inquiries regarding the budget.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wiehle
Seconded by Councillor Walters
THAT the 2011 Operating Budgets reflect the Public Health Board approved budget amount
outlined in the report titled "2011 Elgin St. Thomas Public Health Budget" dated March 9,
2011; and,
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THAT the Public Health Board's Executive Director present the budget at the April 12,
2011 County Council meeting.
- Carried.
2011 Proposed Budget — Director of Financial Services
The director presented the proposed budget.
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor McWilliam
THAT the report titled "2011 Proposed Budget" dated March 7, 2011 be received and filed;
and,
THAT the 2011 Proposed Budget, which includes the Operating Budget, the Capital
Budget and Grants, be approved; and,
THAT the 2011 Tax Rates and Ratios be approved; and,
THAT the necessary by-law be prepared.
CORRESPONDENCE
Items for Consideration
None.
- Carried.
Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
1. Donna Ethier, Clerk, Township of Southwold with copy of: 1) notice of adoption of the
Official Plan for the Township of Southwold; 2) notice of passing of Township of
Southwold's New Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
2. Hon. Tom Kontra, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief, Ministry of Community Safety
and Correctional Services congratulating Elgin County Council and staff for completing
all of the mandatory emergency management activities required under the Emergency
Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) for 2010.
3. St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre Annual Report 2010.
4. St. Thomas City Council announcing the appointment of Mr. Wendell Graves as the
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk for the City of St. Thomas.
The following recommendation was adopted in regard to Correspondence Items #1 - 4:
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Couckuyt
THAT Correspondence Items #1 - 4 be received and filed.
- Carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Statements/Inquiries by Members
Councillor McWilliam inquired if the county had an interest in purchasing abandoned
railway lines. The Director of Community and Cultural Services said the persons interested
in the rail line corridor have been encouraged to come as a delegation to county council.
The Chief Administrative Officer provided background on the history of the county's
interest in the rail lines.
Notice of Motion — None.
Matters of Urgency — None.
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DELEGATION
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Elizabeth VanHooren, General Manager/Secretary Treasurer, Kettle Creek Conservation
Authority, appeared before council to formally introduce the new Tree Commissioner and
Weed Inspector, Jeff Lawrence. The Warden welcomed Mr. Lawrence. Councillor
McIntyre also welcomed Ms. VanHooren in her first presentation to council as General
Manager of Kettle Creek Conservation Authority.
The presentation of the restored hand plow scheduled for today was postponed until April
12, 2011 County Council meeting.
Motion to Adopt Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole
Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole.
- Carried.
BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Wiehle
Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT By-Law No.11-08 "Being a By-Law to Establish a Pay Schedule for Employees
Covered by the Job Evaluation Scale" be read a first, second and third time and finally
passed.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT By-Law No. 11-09 "Being a By-Law to Provide for the Adoption of the 2011 Budget
of the Corporation of the County of Elgin and to Establish the 2011 Tax Ratios, and to
Establish the 2011 Tax Rates for the County Constituent Municipalities" be read a first,
second and third time and finally passed.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Jenkins
Seconded by Councillor Walters
THAT By-Law No. 11-10 "Being a By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council
of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the March 22, 2011 Meeting" be read a first,
second and third time and finally passed.
- Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor McIntyre
Seconded by Councillor Walters
THAT we do now adjourn at 11:50 a.m. to meet again on April 12, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.
Mark G. McDona
Chief Administrative Officer.
- Carried.
Jim McIntyre,
Deputy Warden.