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1991 Minutes 1545 January Session - First Day Wednesday, the 16th day of January, 1991 r-\ The Elgin County Council met this. day at the Administration Building, at 10:00 A.M., in accordance with adjournment. ' The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Reeve Geier. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT the minutes of the December 1990 Session of the Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE r-\ 1. Village of Be1mqnt requesting County participation in their Emergency Disaster Plan. COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE 1. Ministry of Transportation with Memo No. 91-01A Tendering for Road Equipment. 2. Ministry of Transportation with Memo No. 91-02 Maximum Subsidizable Rates for Equipment owned by the Municipality. 3. Ministry of Transportation with copy of Memo No. 91-01 Landmark Decision on Tendering Contracts. 4. Ministry of Transportation with Upper Tier Ministerial Adjusted Assessment for 1991 Allocation Cycle. 5. Ministry of Transportation with Ministerial Adjusted Assessments for Cities and Separated Towns - Pursuant to Section 68(3) of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act (Suburban Roads Commissions) . i~ , ' 6. Ministry of the Environment,with request for comments on the Minister's Paper with proposed changes to the Environmental Assessment Program in Ontario. 7. National Transport Agency of C<lnada with copy of Order and Decision in the matter of an application by CSX Transportation Inc. and the lake Erie and Detroit River Railway Company for authority to abandon the operation of the Canadian Subdivision No. 1 from Harrow (mileage 21) to Arner (mileage 27.68), in the Province' of Ontario. 8. Minister of the Environment advising that an individual environ_ mental assessment is not warranted for the Taits Bridge closure. 9. Minister qf Transportation advising allocations .wi1l be made for normal expenditures in February and explaining procedure for supple- mentary funds and creating job criteria. SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 1. JDJ Toddler Preschool Resource Centre requesting an increase from (' $18.00 to $20.00 per day for preschool day care. 1~'![' , J'!kU - 2 - FILED 1. Bank of Montreal with notices of loan interest rate changes: Effective December 11, 1990 - decrease by 1/4% to 13% I .., . Effective December 2Q, 1990 - decrease by 1/4% to 12 3/4% Effective January 4, i1991- decrease by 1/4% to 12 1/2%. ) '_J 2. Minister of Muniicipa1 Affairs with information on legislation to amend the Municipal Elections Act. 3. Walt Chmiel, Regional Director, Ministry of the Attorney General, confirming that the Ministry of the Attorney General has no intention or plans to relocate the courts serving Elgin and St. Thomas from the St. Thomas area. 4. Association of Municipalities of Ontario with copy of News Release from John Harrison, President of AMO. 5. Family & Children's Services of St. Thomas & Elgin with Allocation of Children In Care and financial statement to November 30th, 1990. 6. St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Foundation with appreciation for receiving Elgin's final pledge for the "Give Us Room To Care" Campaign. 7. City of St. Thomas advising that the following have been appointed ) to the City/County Liaison Commi ttee for the year 1991: --,__ Mayor J. Golding; Alderman B.Topping; Alderman R. Parks; Alderman S. Peters. 8. Cassandra Johnston with appreciation for scholarship. 9. Ministry of Community and Social Services advising that the approved administration budget has been revised to a gross amount of $181,660.00. 10. Family & Children's Services with copy of agency's annual report for 1990. 11. Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs with revised forms 28 and 28A Notice of Registration with respect to amendments to the Municipal Elections Act. 12. Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit with six month report to Municipal Councils. 13. Minister of the Attorney General advising that he has asked Mr. W. Chmiel to reply to the resolution with respect to the location of court services in Elgin and St. Thomas. .~ 14. McDonald's advising th~t they have phased out polystyrene foam containers. ' ' 15. National Transportation Agency of Canada with copy of Order and Report in the matter of the 'applications by Port Stanley Terminal Rail Inc. for connection to Canadian National Railway Company trackage and Canadian Pacific Limi tedtrackage 'at St. Thomas, in the Province of Ontario. 16. Stephanie J'enkins with appreciation for sCholarShip. 17. Ministry of the Solicitor General acknowledging receipt of Elgin's application for JEPP Funding. 18. A.M.O. (Rural Section) R.O.M.A. with information on 1991 Annual meeting (February 3-6). Moved by Deputy Reeve Hay Seconded by Deputy Reeve West \ o THAT the disposition of the Communications mailed previously, and those presented today, be approved as follows: 1~47 - 3 - County Council, January Session, 1991 County Government and Reception Committee -#1 County Roads Committee - #1-9 inclusive Social Services Committee - #1 Filed - #1-18 inclusive County Council - #1-7 inclusive. /~ , - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT the First Report of the County Government and Reception Committee be adopted. An amendment was - Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT Item #7 be deleted. However, with the Mover's and Seconder's approval, Council allowed the amendment to be withdrawn. The First Report was then voted upon and Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) (\ Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE The Second Report of the County Roads Committee was presented by Reeve Ford and adopted on motion of Reeve Ford and Reeve Neukamm. (~ " FIRST REPORT - HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT the First Report of the Homes for Senior Citizens Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT the First Report of the Personnel Committee be adopted. - Carried. r , ' 1548 - 4 - FIRST REPORT - PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT the First Report of the Property and Agricultural Committee be adopted. " )' -~ - Carried. SECOND REPORT - PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE The Second Report of the Property and Agricultural Committee was presented by Reeve Neukamm and adopted on motion of Reeve Neukamm and Deputy Reeve Shaw. FIRST REPORT - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Wilson Seconded by Reeve Allin THAT the First Report of the Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hay THAT membership be taken out in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario at a cost of $2,221.87. '.~ - Carr ied. Moved by Reeve Allin Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT the following be the County of Elgin appointees to the Elgin Tourist Association for 1991 and be paid the usual per diem and mileage rates for attending: Reeve R. J. Lavereau 'ReeveD. J. Avram Reeve C. L. Rushmere. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Willsey Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll THAT the Ministry of Health be advised that the County of Elgin is agreeable to increasing the membership on the Board of, the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit from five (5) to seven (7), which will result in three (3) members being appointed by the County, three (3) from the City and one by the Province. J - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT the Warden and the Clerk be authorized to submit to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario a petition for subsidy for the County of Elgin showing the Road Expenditures on the County of Elgin Road System for the period January 1, 1990 to December 31, 1990. - Carr ied. v 15~1'1 .t ti,;} - 5 - County Council, January Session, 1991 Moved by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis Seconded by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck r-"'. THAT an application be made to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for a Supplementary Spending Allocation in the amount of $575,000.00 for engineering, construction, etc., of the Phil1more Bridge on County Road #43, in Lot 111, South Talbot Road, Township of Bayham. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Deputy ,Reeve van Kasteren THAT an application be made to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for a Supplementary Spending Allocation in the amount of $75,000.00 for cutting ,dead and tornado damaged trees along County roads and for the purchase of trees and planting along Elgin County roads. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Reeve Ford r\ THAT an application be made to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for a Supplementary Spending Allocation in the amount of $25,000.00 for engineering, etc., on Road #23 Joseph Street Hill in the Village of Port Stanley. - Carried. COUNTY COUNCIL 1. Southwestern Ontario Travel Association with copies of year end financial statements. 2. Elgin Federation of Agriculture requesting a grant for 1991. 3. Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit with information setting out the amounts of budget approvals received from the Ministry of Health for 1990 and requesting that the monthly payments for 1990 be based on a contribution of $365,602. ~ " \ 4. Family & Children's Services of St. Thomas & Elgin with results of the Exceptional Circumstances Review for 1989 and 1990 indicating a budget approval for the year 1989 of $1,564,204.00 requiring a County contribution of $172,250.00 and a budget approval for the year 1990 of $1,767,200.00 with a County contribution of $168,263.00. 5. Ministry of Revenue confirming that the staff of the Property Assessment Program of the Ministry will be preparing a Tax Impact Study for Council's consideration in 1991 for possible implementation in 1992. The Study will be based on 1988 market values. 6. Ministry of Citizenship with information on the 1991 Volunteer Awards. 7. Aylmer and East Elgin Agricultural Society with appreciation for 1990 grant and requesting assistance for 1991. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT the following Correspondence be referred to the Executive Committee: (' #l S.W.O.T.A. #2 Elgin Federation of Agriculture #7 Aylmer & East Elgin Agricultural Society. - Carried. 1550 - 6 - Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT a reply be forwarded to the E1gin~St.' Thomas Health Unit advising that the County is agreeable to the suggestions re: using the surplus or working capital to cover the County's shortfall in funding. <J - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT we approve of the following budgets for.the Family & Children's Services of St. Thomas and Elgin: 1989 - Budget $1,564,204.00 - County Share $172,250.00 1990 - Budge,t $1,767,200.00 - County Share $168,263.00. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Hay Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT Council Communications numbered 5 and 6 be filed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Allin " ""~ THAT we go into Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. Warden Millman named Reeve Rushmere as Chairman. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT the Committee rise without reporting. - Carried.' Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Deputy Reeve Sand ham THAT as the hour is now 12 o'clock noon, we continue on to conclude the business at hand. - Carr ied. i / ~ Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT we do now adjourn (12:11 P.M.) to meet again on January 16th, 1991 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. Council reconvened at 2:39 P.M. RQL~C~L~ - All Members present except: Reeve Geier. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE The Second Report of the County Government and Reception Committee was presented by Deputy Reeve Carroll. Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Kahnt , ) -..../ THAT the Second Report of the County Government and Reception Committee be adopted. 1551 - 7 -~County Council, January Session, 1991 An amendment was - Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Coles j-,,! THAT Item #1 of the Second Report of the County Government and Reception Committee be amended by deleting $1,100 and inserting $2,000. Reeve Neukamm asked for a Recorded Vote on the amendment. YEAS - Shaw 2, van Kasteren 2, Avram 2, Vandierendonck 2, Emerson, Lavereau 2, Hofhuis, Coles. TOTAL YEAS 13. NAYS - Mezenberg Neukamm 2, Chute Rushmere, Allin. 2, Hay, Ford, West, Lyle 2, Carroll ,2, Millman 2, 2, Sandham, Willsey, Wilson, MacIntyre, Kahnt, TOTAL NAYS 22. The amendment was DEFEATED. Reeve Neukamm asked that a, Recorded Vote be taken on the Report. YEAS - Mezenberg 2, Hay, Ford, West, Lyle 2, Carroll 2, Millman 2, Neukamm 2, Chute 2, Sandham, Willsey, Wilson, MacIntyre. Kahnt, Allin. TOTAL YEAS - 21. ;--, NAYS - Shaw 2, vanKasteren 2, Avram 2, Vandierendonck 2, Emerson, Lavereau 2, Hofhuis, Coles, Rushmere. TOTAL NAYS 14. The original Report CARRIED. SECOND REPORT - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE The Second Report of the Personnel Committee was presented by Deputy Reeve Sandham and adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve Sandham and Reeve Mezenberg. Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck advised Council that the Family & Children's Services of St. Thomas & Elgin were holding a "Showboat Night" at the St. Thomas Memorial Arena on February 16th, 1991, from 8:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. to assist in the construction costs of the new building. Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Deputy Reeve Sandham ~ \ THAT By-Law No. 91-1 "To Authorize the Warden and the Treasurer to Borrow the Sum of Seven Million Dollars" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT By-Law No. 91-1 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Shaw Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT By-Law No. 91-1 be read third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Willsey Seconded by Reeve Emerson ~, I " THAT By-Law No. 91-2 "Being a By-Law to Establish a Pay Schedule for Employees Covered by the Job Evaluation Scale, Other Than Certain Roads Department Employees" be read a first time. - Carried. 1552 .:.." 8 - Moved by Reeve Avram Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis THAT By-Law No. 91-2 be read a second time. - Carried. '",~/ Moved by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis Seconded by Deputy Reeve MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 91-2 be read third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 91-3 "Being a By-Law to Establish the Salaries for Various Positions of the County of Elgin" be read a first time. - Carried.' Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT By-Law No. 91-3 be read a second time. - Carried. , I , \J Moved by Deputy Reeve Shaw Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT By-Law No. 91-3 be read third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT By-Law No. 91.:..4 "Being a By-Law to Establish the Remuneration for the Tree Commiss ioner and Weed Inspector" be read a firs t time.' - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 91-4 be read a second time. iJ - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT By-Law No. 91-4 be read third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis THAT By-Law No. 91-'5 "Being a By~Law to Establish Hourly Rates of Pay for Part Time Employees" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Avram Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 91-5 be read a second time. . , ''--./'' - Carried. r. , . (\ (\ (\ '15 r; ') I. ;j ,) - 9 - County Council, January Session, 1991 Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT By-Law No. 91-5 be read third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Hay Seconded by Reeve Allin THAT By-Law No. 91-6 "Being a By-Law to, Establish Hourly Rates for Branch Library Part Time Employees" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Rushmere THAT By-Law No. 91-6 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll THAT By-Law No. 91-6 be read third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-7 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Collective Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and the Ontario Nurses' Association, with Respect to the Registered Nurses at Elgin Manor" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT By-Law No. 91-7 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck THAT By-Law No. 91-7 be read third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Allin THAT By-Law No. 91-8 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Collective Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and the Ontario Nurses' Association, with Respect to the Registered Nurses at Terrace Lodge" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT By-Law No. 91-8 be read a second time. - Carried. 155f - 10 Moved by Deputy Reeve Shaw Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT By-Law No. 91-8 be read third time and finally passed. - Carried. \0 Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT By-Law No. 91-9 ~'Beinga By_Law to Authori2;e the Warden and the Clerk to Sign an Addendum ,to the Lease with the Village of Port Burwell Re: County Library Facilities" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT By-Law No. 91-9 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Wilson Seconded by Reeve Chute THAT By-Law No. 91-9 be read third time and finally passed. u - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT By-Law No. 91-10 "Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 90-48, a By- Law for the Regulation of Traffic" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 91-10 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT By-Law No. 91-10 be read third time and finally passed. ,--) - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll THAT By-Law No. 91-11 "A By-Law to Authorize the Expropriation of Land for the Purpose of Widening and Improving County Roads" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-11 be read a second time. .,. Carried. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg \._) THAT By-Law No. 91-11 be read third time and finally passed. - Carried. 15'" , ;) :J - 11 - County Council, January Session, 1991 Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Deputy Reeve West r'-.. I THAT By-Law No. 91-12 lOA By-Law to Authorize the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas (Hereinafter Called 'The Grantee' and Which Term Shall Include Its Successors and Assigns) to Construct, Use and Operate Works Required for a Sanitary Sewerage System in the County of Elgin (Hereinafter Called 'The Municipality')" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-12 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-12 be read third time and finally passed. - Carried. r-' Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT By-Law No. 91-13 "A By-Law to Authorize the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas (Hereinafter Called 'The Grantee' and Which Term Shall Include Its Successors and Assigns) to Construct, Use and Operate Works Required for the Transmission of Water in the County of Elgin (Hereinafter Called 'The Municipality')" be read a first time. - Carried.' Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT By-Law No. 91-13 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Shaw Seconded by Reeve Lavereau (\ THAT By-Law No. 91-13 be read third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT By-Law No. 91-14 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the January 16th Session, 1991" be read a first time. - Carr ied. Moved by Deputy Reeve Shaw Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT By-Law No. 91-14 be read a second time. - Carried. /--.. ( , Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-14 be read third time and finally passed. - Carried. H:r:;~ !lJ ~. tl - 12 - Deputy Reeve West advised Council that the Elgin Tourist Association annual meeting was to be held at the New Sarum Diner on February 15th, 1991. Moved by Reeve Avram Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre THAT we do now adjourn (3:20 P.M.) to meet again on February 20th, 1991 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ,~~ G. C. Leverton, Clerk. n/tv"'-A~ 1?1~ua-~ M.L. Millman, Warden. o '0 \~ o i .... r:: ."; l'J.d February Session - First Day Wednesday, the 20th day of February, 1991 ,~ I ' The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 10:00 A.M., in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Deputy Reeve Hay Deputy Reeve Hofhuis. Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT the minutes of the January 16th Session, 1991 of the Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS r\ , COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE 1. Peter North, M.P.P., forwarding a copy of a letter received from Juli Sandham reo starting blue box program. 2. Susan D. Galloway, Secretary-Treasurer, Land Division, with reso- lutions re: membership, Secretary-Treasurer's Seminar and convention. 3. Township of Yarmouth advising of the payment by the City for County purposes for annexation. 4. city of Cambridge with resolution to speed up the planning process. 5. City of Cambridge with resolution reo land use planning for hous- ing. 6. Arenburg Consultants Ltd. with request to present "The ontario Municipal Records Management System (TOMRMS)". COUNTY ROADS i~ 1. Ministry of Transportation with questionnaire concerning their Provincial Highways Program Class Environmental Assessment and requesting that it be returned by March 15th, 1991. 2. Ministry of Transportation with copies of: Memo 91-08 - Pedestrian Crossovers Memo 91-04 (a) - Viking cives Side Tipping Sand Spreader Eligibility for Subsidy Memo 91-05 - 1990 Annual Returns Memo 91-06 - All Way stop Signs. 3. Township of Yarmouth advising of a meeting with the Engineer re: Orwell Drain set for Thursday, February 7th, 1991, at 7:00 P.M. 4. Ministry of Transportation with details and forms necessary for the Anti-Recession Program. 5. Long Point Region Conservation Authority with copy of the Shoreline Management Plan for the Long Point Region Conservation ,~ Authority. r ' 6. Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations with "Notice of Application" under the Land Titles Act re: Part of Lot 39, Concession south of the North Branch of the Talbot Road, Township of Southwo1d. County Council 1558 - 2 - February Session, 1991 7. Ministry of Transportation with 1991 Initial Allocation in the amount of $4,128,600 Capital/Construction, $2,479,300 Maintenance. .---... ( EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. Elgin Tourist Association with request for a 1991 grant in the amount of $11,000. 2. Art Gallery st. Thomas-Elgin with request for a grant for 1991 in the amount of $5,000. 3. Rodney-Aldborough Agricultural Society with request for a grant for 1991 in the amount of $4,500. 4. Standing Committee on The Legislative Assembly with Notice of Hearings on the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1987 to be held in February 1991. 5. Town of Tecumseh with resolution opposing any change in the legislation which would allow the use of public funds in the promotion or performance of abortions. 6. Ministry of Revenue with respect to the confidentiality of infor- mation provided by the Property Assessment Program of the Ministry. r-' 7. Ken McCallum, President, Elgin 4-H Association, with request for a $4,000 grant for 1991. 8. The University of Western Ontario with request to receive a grant for 1991. 9. Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology with request for two $200 SCholarships for 1991. 10. Quad County Association for the Mentally Retarded with request for a 1991 grant. PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE 1. County of Peterborough with copy of a letter to the Minister of Natural Resources requesting a wolf bounty or some alternative to reduce the wolf population. 2. Township of Tilbury North with resolution re: rodents and damage to Municipal Drains. (~ SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 1. The st. Thomas Day Nursery with request for an increase of $1.00 per day for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers for 1991. 2. Ontario Municipal Social Services Association with request for membership. 3. Regional Municipality of Durham with resolution requesting the Province to assume 100% of the funding for general welfare assistance benefits. FILED 1. Bank of Montreal with notices of loan interest rate change: Effective January 17th, 1991 - decrease by 1/4% to 12 1/4% Effective January 23th, 1991 - decrease by 1/4% to 12% Effective February 1st, 1991 - decrease by 1/2% to 11 1/2% Effective February 15th, 1991 - decrease by 1/4% to 11 1/4%. (: 2. Minister of Municipal Affairs with copy of Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Planning Act, 1983 and the Land Titles Act. 3. Minister of Municipal Affairs with response to a resolution circulated by the City of Vaughan concerning Land use Planning for Housing Policy Statement. 1559 County council - 3 - February Session, 1991 4. Thames Valley District Health Council acknowledging the appoint- ment of Reeve D.V. Chute as Elgin County Council's representative. r-' 5. The Premier of ontario acknowledging correspondence with respect to increased funding for libraries. 6. Family & Children's Services of st. Thomas & Elgin with Alloca- tion of Children In Care and financial statement for December 1990. 7. Minister of Municipal Affairs with the Province's refocused approach to municipal education and training to address current and emerging municipal needs. 8. The Premier of ontario acknowledging Elgin's endorsation of the County of Kent's resolution re: General Welfare Assistance. 9. The University of Western ontario with invitation and announce- ment of this year's Councils Day to be held Tuesday, June 4th, 1991. 10. Minister of Municipal Affairs advising that the Unconditional Grants will be increased by 5% for 1991. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Reeve Emerson (' THAT the disposition of the Communications mailed previously, and those presented today be approved as follows: County Government and Reception Committee - #1-6 inclusive County Roads Committee - #1-7 inclusive Executive Committee - #1-10 inclusive Property and Agricultural Committee - #1-2 inclusive social Services Committee - #1-3 inclusive Filed - #1-10 inclusive. - Carried. EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS The following presentations were made by the Warden and Chairmen of the respective Committees: Roads Committee - Reeve A.K. Ford 15 years - Dorothy I. Wilkinson - Set of glasses r-' ontario Good Roads Association Awards - Public Administration, Part 1 - Keith Player, John Brown Operators' Upgrading Program - William Sloetjes, Samuel Foreman Homes Committee - Reeve D.V. Chute Terrace Lodge - 10 years - Marilyn J. Wright Elgin Manor - 10 years - Mary M. Young (absent) DELEGATIONS CATFISH CREEK CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Reeve Neukamm moved that the following be now heard: n Mr. Kim Smale, General Manager, Mrs. Helen Grawburg, Chairman, Mr. Peter Charlton, Member. Mr. Smale reviewed the beginnings of the conservation authorities. The Minister of Natural Resources requested a study be done on funding and the Kerrio Report made recommendations on funding, amalgamation and reduction of the numbers of representa- tives. No action has been taken on it, however, over the period of 1560 county Council - 4 - February Session, 1991 time the Provincial contribution has been diminishing and more has been placed on the municipalities. Mr. Charlton read a resolution on funding and asked that the County pass a resolution with respect to supplementary grants being continued and core programs being funded on a 50-50 Provincial/Municipal split. The delegation was thanked by Warden Millman. i' 9 . 1. 1. SYSTEM The following persons were available at the request of County Council: Mr. Gary Gowanlock, Manager, 911 Service, Bell Information System Mr. Don Coucher, 911 Systems Consultant, ontario Police Commission Mr. R.A. Barrett, city Administrator, and Mrs. Jean Perrin, Assistant, City of st. Thomas Mr. Barrett reviewed the fact that recommendations had been made to the Joint Committee for the implementation of a 9.l.1. System. He reviewed the background and the fact that the study started some two and one-half years ago at the instigation of the st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital. Mr. Gowan1ock, by means of an overhead projector, reviewed the system that was proposed for Elgin County. Mr. Coucher and Mr. Gowanlock both fielded questions from the Committee. A pro- posal had been given to each Member of County Council previously. The topic was referred to the Executive Committee by Warden Millman. r-' FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT the Second Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. An amendment was - Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Willsey ~\ THAT Resolution #1 in the Library Report be amended by replacing "adopted" with "considered for inclusion in the 1991 budget". - Carried. The amendment was voted upon and Carried. The original Report, as amended, was voted upon and Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) r-', Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Allin THAT the Second Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1561 County Council - 5 - February Session, 1991 FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) r-'" Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT the First Report of the Homes for Senior Citizens Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT the First Report of the Personnel Committee be adopted. ~. , - Carried. The Treasurer forwarded copies of Reports on Council Remuneration and outside Boards to the Members of Council previously. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT the Treasurer's Statement on Remuneration and Expenses for the Members of Elgin County Council to December 31st, 1990 be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT the Treasurer's Statement on Remuneration and Expenses to December 31st, 1990 for appointees to the st. Thomas Suburban Roads Commission and Members of the Land Division Committee, be accepted and printed in the proceedings. (' - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE The First Report of the Property and Agricultural Committee was pre- sented by Reeve Neukamm and adopted on motion of Reeve Neukamm and Reeve Rushmere. Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT an application be made to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for a Supplementary Spending Allocation in the amount of $10,000.00 for legal and engineering costs associated with the pro- posed Taits Bridge closure. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Allin (': THAT as the hour is now 12 o'clock noon, we continue on to conclude the business at hand. - Carried. j562 County Council - 6 - February Session, 1991 Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw r-'\ THAT an application be made to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for a Supplementary Spending Allocation in the amount of $160,000.00 for the construction of the Lings Bridge on the Town1ine between the Township of Southwold and the Town of Westminster in Lot 49, East of Talbot Road, North Branch. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT we request the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario to replace the request of the County of Elgin made January 16, 1991 for a Supplementary Spending Allocation in the amount of $75,000.00 for cutting dead and tornado damaged trees and planting trees (under their Anti-Recession Programme) with an application for a Supplementary Spending Allocation under the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario's Anti-Recession Programme for $131,000.00. We request the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario consider the request under the following categories: r-'\ (a) Tree cutting and planting - $31,000.00 (b) Concrete repairs to bridges, culverts and drainage structures _ $47,000.00 (c) Replacement of curb and gutter, Road #8 from Road #15 to the North limit of Dutton - $20,000.00 (d) Repair and replacement of guide rail and traffic guidance items _ $6,000.00 (e) Construction of salt and sand storage building, County of Elgin, Whites station Garage, Lot 2, Concession IV, Township of Yarmouth. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT we do now adjourn (12:05 P.M.) to meet again on February 20th, 1991 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. Council reconvened at 3:15 P.M. (~\ ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Deputy Reeve Hay Deputy Reeve Hofhuis Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT we go into Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. Warden Millman named Reeve MacIntyre as Chairman. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT we rise without reporting. ('. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE The First Report of the County Government and Reception Committee was presented by Deputy Reeve Carroll and adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve Carroll and Reeve Coles. 156:1 County Council - 7 - February Session, 1991 SECOND REPORT - PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE The Second Report of the Property and Agricultural Committee was pre- sented by Reeve Neukamm and adopted on motion of Reeve Neukamm and (~ Reeve Rushmere. I, ' THIRD REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE The Third Report of the County Roads Committee was presented by Reeve Ford and adopted on motion of Reeve Ford and Reeve Lyle. FIRST REPORT - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE The First Report of the Social Services Committee was presented by Deputy Reeve Wilson and adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve Wilson and Reeve Neukamm. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT an application be made to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for a Supplementary Spending Allocation in the amount of $35,000.00 for rehabilitation required under The Aggregate Resources Act at County gravel pits located at Whites station, Lot 2, Concession IV, Township of Yarmouth; Pleasant Valley, Lots 24 and 25, Concession V, Township of Yarmouth; and Sparta, Lot 26, Concession IV, Township of Yarmouth. f"\ i - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT the following be appointed as County representatives to attend any meetings between the City of st. Thomas, Township of Yarmouth, and the Township of Southwold, with respect to boundary adjustments: Reeve Ford Reeve Neukamm. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Emerson :~ THAT the County of Elgin petition the C.R.T.C. to allow the cost of a Province-wide 9.1.1. System to be charged on the individual's telephone accounts. - Carried. Deputy Reeve Shaw left at 4:07 P.M. Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT By-Law No. 91-15 "Being a By-Law to Establish Hourly Rates for Branch Library Part Time Employees" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Wilson Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-15 be read a second time. (': - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 91-15 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. 1564 County Council - 8 - February Session, 1991 Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Lyle r--, ( . THAT By-Law No. Procedures Re: Suites" be read 91-16 "Being a By-Law to Establish Rules and Convention Attendance and the Holding of Hospitality a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Rushmere THAT By-Law No. 91-16 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 91-16 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. f". I Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Allin THAT By-Law No. 91-17 "Being a By-Law to Establish Rules and Procedures for Attendance at Conventions by Employees" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Allin THAT By-Law No. 91-17 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 91-17 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Neukamm r-, Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren I . THAT By-Law No. 91-18 "Being a By-Law to Appoint a Land Division Committee" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 91-18 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Avram Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT By-Law No. 91-18 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Willsey ~. Seconded by Reeve Lyle I . THAT By-Law No. 91-19 "Being a By-Law to Establish RUles and Procedures for Convention Attendance by the County Appointee to the st. Thomas Suburban Roads Commission" be read a first time. - Carried. /--~ , . ! ' (\ :----\ r-' 1565 County Council - 9 - February Session, 1991 Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve Chute THAT By-Law No. 91-19 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT By-Law No. 91-19 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-20 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the February 20th Session, 1991" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve Rushmere THAT By-Law No. 91-20 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT By-Law No. 91-20 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Deputy Reeve Sandham THAT we do now adjourn (4:14 P.M.) to meet again on March 13th, 1991 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ~~ GC;",:,C. Leverton I Clerk. 4/1->W~- v/tH~a ~ M. L. 'Millman, Warden. 1566, March Session, First Day Wednesday, the 13th day of March, 1991 (\ The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 10:00 A.M., in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Deputy Reeve Hay Reeve Chute (arrived 12:00 Noon) Reeve Coles. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. ('\ FIRST REPORT - HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Geier Seconded by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck THAT the First Report of the Homes for Senior citizens Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PERSoNNEL COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT the First Report of the Personnel Committee be adopted. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis Seconded by Reeve Kahnt (:. THAT the Warden and Clerk be authorized to sign an application for a Summer Employment/Experience Development (SEED) Grant on behalf of the County Library. - Carried. The 1991 Proposed Budget was mailed previously to all Members of Council and this meeting was specifically to deal with the Budget. Mr. Steve Bailey, Executive Director, Family & Children's Services of st. Thomas & Elgin, was present and he reviewed their budget for 1991. The proposed budget was an increase of 25.8% over the 1990 Levy. The shift of responsibility is based on the number of children taken into care and Mr. Bailey pointed out that some fifteen additional children were taken into care just prior to the end of 1990. Mr. Bailey answered questions from the Members of Council and left when finished. (\. , Dr. Page, Acting Medical Officer of Health, and Mrs. Donna Brock, Business Administrator, Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit, were present and Mrs. Brock reviewed the proposed budget for 1991. She reviewed the items that were a one-time expense and the items that were new for 1991. Questions were posed with respect to various services and also costs of two offices. Dr. Page explained that he had only been on the job one day and was not familiar with the aspects of the budget. Mr. Chuck Raven and Mr. Don Lemon of De10itte & Touche, County auditors, were also in attendance to assist Council in their budget deliberations. 1567 County council - 2 - March 13th, 1991 The Clerk went over the Proposed Budget, which resulted in a Levy of $5,804,451 or an increase of 12.7% over the 1990 Levy. Each item was explained as to what was covered in it and the entire budget was reviewed. ("', Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Allin THAT as the hour is now 12 o'clock noon, we continue on to conclude the business at hand. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT we do now adjourn (12:20 P.M.) to meet again on Wednesday, March 13th, 1991 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. Council reconvened at 1:45 P.M. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: /~._; I "\ Deputy Reeve Hay Reeve Coles. The budget process continued and various deductions were proposed, but not reduced to resolution. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Chute THAT we adopt the following budget for the lawful purposes of the County during 1991, requiring a Net Levy of $5,804,451 made up as follows: Expenditures Less Receipts Net Levy $21,911,187 16.106.736 $ 5,804,451 and that this sum be raised on rateable property in the several munici- palities of the County of Elgin, during the year 1991 for County pur- poses, and that this amount be levied on the several municipalities in the County of Elgin, on the basis of the apportionment, as determined under Section 365 of The Municipal Act and that a by-law adopting this budget and apportionment be prepared - /--\, COUNTY OF ELGIN - 1991 BUDGET 1991 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 1991 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 1991 TAX LEVY 1 Surplus from Prior Year $ f/J $ 239,844 $ (239,844) 3 Supplementary Taxes f/J 25,000 (25,000) 4 Rentals f/J 125,000 (125,000) 5 Ontario Unconditional Grants f/J 453,046 (453,046) 6 Council Members and Local Boards 225,000 fjJ 225,000 7 Clerk-Treasurer's - Salaries & Benefits 167,150 f/J 167,150 8 C1erk-Treasurer's - Supplies & Services 60,000 fjJ 60,000 9 Personnel - Salaries & Benefits 187,926 26,825 161,101 10 Personnel - Supplies & Services 50,523 fjJ 50,523 11.. Pay Equity Adjustments 55,000 f/J 55,000 r^ , , 12 Internal Equity Adjustments 80,000 f/J 80,000 13 Administration Building - Sunset Drive 180,225 f/J 180,225 14 Grants 65,200 fjJ 65,200 15 pioneer Museum 48,357 f/J 48,357 County Council - 3 - 16 Miscellaneous 17 county Roads 18 Family & Children's Services r-\ 19 Elgin Manor - Operating 20 Terrace Lodge - Operating - Capital 21 Terrace Lodge - Debenture Charges 1,000 9,200,000 214,021 4,158,075 2,265,848 200,000 72,600 22 Bank Interest Charges and Income 23 Capital Loan Repayment - Principal & Interest 60,000 24 Taxes written Off 220,000 35,000 25 Agricultural 26 Health unit 27 County Library 68,500 413,638 1,490,024 28 Land Division 29 Social services 30 Mosquito Control 49,500 1,943,500 100 31 Reserve for Capital Expenditures ?:?, Reserve for Computer Equipment 25,000 75,000 34 35 36 Township of Yarmouth Boundary Adjustment Current Building Renovations contingency ~ 200,000 100.000 1568 March 13th, 1991 ~ 7,500,000 ~ 3,849,088 2,034,758 100,000 ~ 45,000 ~ ~ ~ ~ 178,100 44,500 1,466,400 ~ ~ ~ 19,175 ~ -~ 1,000 1,700,000 214,021 308,987 231,090 100,000 72,600 15,000 220,000 35,000 68,500 413,638 1,311,924 5,000 477,100 100 25,000 75,000 (19,175) 200,000 100.000 $16,106,736 $5,804,451 5.804.451 (5.804.451) $21.911.187 $_~____ 37 38 39 TOTALS Requisitions (NET LEVY) Budget Totals $21,911,187 -~ $21.911.187 Reeve Avram asked for a Recorded Vote. YEAS - Mezenberg 2, Ford, West, Lyle 2, Carroll 2, Millman 2, Neukamm 2, van Kasteren 2, Chute 2, Sandham, Willsey, Wilson, Emerson, MacIntyre, Kahnt, Hofhuis, Rushmere, Allin. TOTAL YEAS 25. NAYS - Shaw 2, Avram 2, Vandierendonck 2, Lavereau 2, Geier. TOTAL NAYS 9. The Resolution Carried. (~, Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT By-Law No. 91-21 "A By-Law to Confirm proceedings of the Municipal Council of the corporation of the County of Elgin at the March 13th Session, 1991" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT By-Law No. 91-21 be read a second time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT By-Law No. 91-21 be read a third time and finally passed. (\ - Carried. 1569 county Council Moved by Reeve willsey Seconded by Reeve Ford - 4 - March 13th, 1991 THAT we do now adjourn (2:53 P.M.) to meet again on March 27th, 1991 at (\ 10:00 A.M. - Carried. (-\ G. C. Leverton, Clerk. ~~ vI1"..I~ M. L. 'Millman, Warden. ~~ (\ (i 1570 March Session, First Day Wednesday, the 27th day of March, 1991 (" The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 10:00 A.M., in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Deputy Reeve Shaw Reeve Avram Reeve Allin (arrived 9:40 A.M.) Reeve Geier. Moved by Reeve Willsey Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT the minutes of the February 20th and March 13th, 1991 Sessions of the Elgin county Council be adopted. - Carried. (: COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE 1. Minister of Municipal Affairs with reply to the County's letter of October 24th, 1990 with respect to assigning staff for a County study. 2. Family & Children's Services of st. Thomas & Elgin with informa- tion regarding recent developments with three other Children's Aid Societies in ontario. 3. Crisis Preparedness Group offering their services with respect to emergency planning. COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE 1. Mr. Robert A. McCaig, advising that his firm has engaged Mr. Paul Yorke to assist in an environmental assessment process and suggesting that the Counties of Elgin and Middlesex and cities of st. Thomas and London undertake a Waste Management Master Plan. I~ 2. Ministry of the Environment advising that the st. Thomas Sanitary Collection Services Ltd. (Green Lane Landfill site) has advised them that the landfill site located in Southwold Township will be at full capacity by September 1991. 3. Minister of the Environment with copy of announcement speech, News Release and a Backgrounder on ontario Waste Reduction Action Plan. 4. Township of st. Vincent with resolution requesting the Minister of the Environment to improve the Environmental Assessment procedures and guidelines which will ultimately allow municipalities to follow when attempting to establish new waste disposal sites or enlargement of existing sites. 5. County of Oxford with copy of a letter to the Honourable Ruth Grier with resolution requesting a meeting to discuss the future of victoria Hospital Waste Incineration Plant. 6. Township of Yarmouth with copy of drainage report on the Norman Subdivision Drains - South. r-' 7. Mr. R.G. Moore, Secretary and Engineer to the st. Thomas Suburban Roads CommisSion with copy of 1991 budget. 1571 County Council - 2 - March 27, 1991 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. ontario Amputee Sports Association with request for a 1991 grant. ~ 2. Elgin County pioneer Museum with copy of 1991 budget. , , 3. Elgin-st. Thomas Health Unit with copy of their 1991 budget. 4. Family & Children's Services of st. Thomas & Elgin with copy of their 1991 budget. PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE 1. Skyline Elevator Inc. with letter of increase in monthly charges for elevator maintenance. 2. Township of Yarmouth with copy of Norman Subdivision Drains - North which affects the Administration Building property. SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 1. ontario Municipal social Services Association with information on Spring Administrator's Seminar. (' 2. YWCA with request to renew the per diem contract with respect to Women's Place service. 3. Ministry of Community and Social Services with News Release dated March 4th, 1991 entitled "Short Term Social Assistance Reform". FILED 1. Bank of Montreal with notice of loan interest rate change: Effective February 21st, 1991 - decrease by 1/4% to 11%. 2. Ministry of Municipal Affairs with copy of audit for the Municipal Roads Program. 3. Solicitor General with information on a first workshop on Tornado Awareness to be held in windsor on April 9th. 4. Treasurer of ontario acknowledging receipt of Elgin's resolution concerning Library funding. 5. Ken Monteith, M.P., with information on the charging of Goods and (~, Services Tax on the purchase of water by municipalities in ontario. 6. Ministry of Education with News release on Funding Reform. 7. Family & Children's Services of st. Thomas & Elgin with Alloca- tion of Children in Care to January 31st, 1991. 8. Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit advising that Dr. William Page of Brantford will act as M.O.H. during the maternity leave of Dr. Verna Mai. 9. City of st. Thomas with copy of a letter to the Township of Southwo1d with regard to reopening negotiations on boundary adjust- ments. 10. City of st. Thomas with copy of a letter to the Township of Yarmouth re: reopening negotiations for boundary adjustments. 11. Association of Municipalities of Ontario with copy of Report 90-8 with Responses to the Report of the Provincial-Municipal Social Services Review and strategies for change: Comprehensive Reform of ~, Ontario's Long-Term Care Services. 12. Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs with notice of changes made to the Municipal Elections Act and Certain Other Acts related to Muni- cipal Elections. i,:" ~,,?9 ~l},! '^, ~ county Council - 3 - March 27, 1991 FILED - continued 13. Ministry of Municipal Affairs with information on 1991 Uncondi- tional Grant Program. ('1 14. Association of Municipalities of ontario with information on the Large Urban section Annual Meeting to be held April 24th-26th, 1991 at the Quality Hotel in the Town of Oakvi11e. Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT the disposition of the Communications mailed previously, and those presented today, be approved as follows: County Government and Reception Committee - #1-3 inclusive County Roads committee - #1-7 inclusive Executive committee - #1-4 inclusive Property and Agricultural Committee - #1-2 inclusive social services committee - #1-3 inclusive Filed - #1-14 inclusive county council - #1-9 inclusive. - carried. ('-. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT the First Report of the County Government and Reception committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT the First Report of the County Library committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (' The Second Report of the County Library committee was presented by Deputy Reeve West and adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve West and Reeve Kahnt. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE The Second Report of the county Roads Committee was presented by Reeve Ford and adopted on motion of Reeve Ford and Reeve Mezenberg. FIRST REPORT - HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Chute ~ Seconded by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck ( : THAT the First Report for the Homes for Senior citizens Committee be adopted. - Carried. r-' (\ (\ 1573 County council March 27, 1991 - 4 - FIRST REPORT - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT the First Report of the Personnel Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE The First Report of the Property and Agricultural Committee was pre- sented by Reeve Neukamm and adopted on motion of Reeve Neukamm and Reeve Coles. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Deputy Reeve West WHEREAS the Province's Conservation Authorities are stewards of all the natural resources and the people who enjoy its qualities; and WHEREAS there is a danger that equitable funding will not be imple- mented for Conservation Authorities with small assessment bases vs. larger urban Authorities, resulting in a loss of consumer programs and new flood and erosion control capital projects for the near future. WE ENDORSE the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority's request to the Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Bud wildman, that the system of supplementary grants be continued and that core programs be funded on a 50/50 Provincial/Municipal split. - Carried. Moved by Reeve MacIntyre Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT the Statement of Proposed Work on the county of Elgin and st. Thomas Suburban Roads commission Roads totaling $8,321,200.00 and as detailed in section #2 of the recommendations of the First Report of the County of Elgin Road Committee Report dated March 27, 1991 be approved and submitted to the Minister of Transportation of Ontario for his approval. - Carried. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Minister responsible for the Anti-Drug Strategy with information on public forums to be held across Ontario and also provisions for written comments. 2. Agricultural Employment Services (Elgin County) with request to name representative to the Board. 3. Town of Harrow and Township of Colchester South expressing concern about the future of the CSXT's operation in their region. 4. Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit with copy of 1989 Annual Report. 5. Helen Schram, Elgin county Industrial Needs Council, with request for support to designate all of Elgin County for Community Futures. 6. Peter Leack, City Clerk, with Distribution of School Board Trustees for the coming election. 7. st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital with request for two names to be presented to the annual meeting for the positions of Governor on the (~ Hospital Board. , 8. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commissions with copy of Telecom Decision, CRTC 85-26, Application Bv the Reqional Municipa1itv of Peel to Require Bell Canada to Bill 911 Service Direct1v to Subscribers. 1514 County council - 5 - March 27, 1991 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS - continued 9. Township of Yarmouth advising of a meeting with Mr. Rod Baird of the Ministry of the Environment, on Tuesday, April 2nd, 1991 at ~. 8:00 P.M., Council Chambers, reo Green Lane Landfill site. , ' Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Rushmere THAT Reeve Neukamm be appointed to the Agricultural Employment Service Board for the year 1991 (correspondence #2). - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT a letter of support be forwarded supporting the Elgin County Industrial Needs Council request to designate all of Elgin County for a Community Futures Program. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll r-' THAT the following persons' names be submitted to the st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital for membership on the Hospital Board as representa- tives of County Council: Reeve D.A. Geier Reeve R.J. Lavereau. - Carried. Correspondence #8 from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommuni- cations commissions was referred to the Executive Committee. Moved by Deputy Reeve Hay Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT Council Communications numbered 1, 3, 4, 6 and 9 be filed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Neukamm (~\ Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hay THAT we go into Committee Of The Whole. - carried. Warden Millman named Deputy Reeve van Kasteren as Chairman. The Committee rose without reporting. Moved by Deputy Reeve Wilson Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis THAT we do now adjourn (11:32 A.M.) to meet again on March 27th, 1991 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. Council reconvened at 2:00 P.M. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: (~ Deputy Reeve Shaw Reeve Avram Reeve Geier. 1575 County council - 6 - March 27, 1991 FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The First Report of the Executive Committee was presented by Reeve Chute. (' Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. A Recorded Vote was requested by Deputy Reeve Carroll. YEAS - Mezenberg 2, Hay, Ford, West, Carroll 2, Millman 2, Neukamm 2, van Kasteren 2, Chute 2, Sandham, Wilson, MacIntyre, Kahnt, Allin. TOTAL YEAS - 20. NAYS - Lyle 2, Willsey, Vandierendonck 2, Emerson, Lavereau 2, Hofhuis, Coles, Rushmere. TOTAL NAYS - 11. The motion carried. FIRST REPORT - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE n The First Report of the Social Services Committee was presented by Deputy Reeve Wilson and adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve Wilson and Reeve Lavereau. Moved by Reeve MacIntyre Seconded by Reeve Chute THAT By-Law No. 91-22 "Being a By-Law to Authorize Grants to be Made to Various Organizations, Corporations, Institutions, Etc., During 1991" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-22 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre (\ THAT By-Law No. 91-22 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 91-23 "Being a By-Law to Establish the Percentage Share of Each Municipality within the County of Elgin and Amount Required for County Purposes for the Year 1991" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 91-23 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Coles (~\ Seconded by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck THAT By-Law No. 91-23 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. County council - 7 - 1576 March 27, 1991 Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-24 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the ~ Clerk to Sign a Renewal Service Agreement with the Bank of Montreal" I' be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Chute THAT By-Law No. 91-24 be read a second time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT By-Law No. 91-24 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Allin (\ THAT By-Law No. 91-25 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Closing of a Bridge Over a Portion of the Thames River Between the Township of Dunwich, in the County of Elgin, and the Township of Ekfrid, In the county of Middlesex, More Commonly Referred to as 'Tait's Bridge'" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck THAT By-Law No. 91-25 be read a second time. - carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT By-Law No. 91-25 be read a third time and finally passed. r-', - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-26 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to sign an Agreement Between the County and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 841.6, Setting Forth the Guidelines for the Structure and Function of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-26 be read a second time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Ford (~, Seconded by Reeve Rushmere THAT By-Law No. 91-26 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (-----. ~, ( , r-' (:, 1577 County council - 8 - March 27, 1991 Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis THAT By-Law No. 91-27 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the March 27th Session, 1991" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT By-Law No. 91-27 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Willsey Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll THAT By-Law No. 91-27 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT we do now adjourn (2:15 P.M.) to meet again on April 17th, 1991 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ~~ G. C. Leverton, Clerk. r~~~-~ /1fL~_,: M. L. :Lllman, Warden. 1578 April Session, First Day Wednesday, the 17th day of April, 1991 (' The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 10:00 A.M., in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Deputy Reeve Hay Deputy Reeve Shaw Deputy Reeve Sandham. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis THAT the minutes of the March 27th, 1991 Session of the Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS ~, I COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE 1. Ministry of Municipal Affairs requesting submissions reo Conflict of Interest legislation. 2. Minister of Municipal Affairs with copy of a Report of the Advisory Committee to the Minister of Municipal Affairs on the Provincial-Municipal Financial Relationship. COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE 1. Township of Malahide with notice that the Township intends to close all of the unopened road allowance from Lot 1 to Lot 7 between Concessions 2 and 3. 2. Township of Ma1ahide with notice advising that the Township intends to close a road allowance between Lot 5 and 6 Concessions 1 and 2 designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 11R-4589. 3. Ken Monteith, M.P., with notice that he has been contacted by a constituent re: the lack of a recycle program and requesting comments with respect to a Blue Box Recycling Program. ('\ 4. Ministry of Transportation with copy of Memo No. 91-09 National Transportation Agency - 1991 Schedule of Fees for Railway Board Order Works. 5. Ministry of Transportation with copy of Memo No. 91-10 Orders Issued by Transport Canada Inspectors Concerning Safety Improvements at Road/Rail Level Crossings. 6. Ministry of Transportation with copy of Memo No. 91-11 Public Administration Course - Subsidy Implications. 7. Green Lane Landfill with review of M.O.E.'s original approval of landfill site and subsequent happenings and advising that a meeting is to be requested with the M.O.E. 8. Township of Yarmouth advising of a meeting with the consulting engineer on Thursday, April 4th, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. re: the Wardle Drain. (: 9. Township of Yarmouth advising that a Court of Revision will be held on Tuesday, April 16th, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. with respect to assess- ment proposed on the Norman Subdivision Drains - South. 10. Minister responsible for the Greater Toronto Area with statement to the legislature on solid waste disposal for the Greater Toronto Area. 1579 County council - 2 - April 17, 1991 COUNTY ROADS - continued r-'\ 11. Blake, Cassels & Graydon, solicitors for Stonebridge International Inc., requesting information with respect to road allowances that were closed in Dunwich Township. 12. Green Lane Landfill indicating that it is important to have the support of the County to further both a long term solution and a short term one to solid waste management in Elgin County and asking to be able to join a meeting for or following the B.F.I. presentation. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Municipal Conflict of Interest Consultation committee, advising of a series of consultation public meetings in April and May and advising that they will receive submis- sions until May 31st, 1991. 2. University of Waterloo with reply concerning using different criteria for scholarships. 3. Aylmer & East Elgin Agricultural Society with copy of financial statement. 4. The st. Thomas Field Naturalist Club with request for a grant. ('. 5. Wilfrid Laurier University with information for using other criteria for scholarships. 6. Ministry of Community and Social services advising of a public meeting in London on April l7th, 1991 with respect to unregulated residential accommodation. 7. Commission of Inquiry into Unregulated Accommodation with list of public meetings to be held and copy of discussion paper. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1. city of Toronto with information on a seminar and workshop on Health and Safety in the Municipal Workplace set for June 20th, 1991. PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE 1. Skyline Elevator Inc. advising that effective June 1st, 1991 the monthly service charge will increase from $348.00 to $372.00. ~~. ,I , 2. Township of Yarmouth with copy of Drainage Report concerning the Norman Subdivision Drains - North. 3. Chubb Security systems with notice that the annual billing effec- tive July 1st, 1991 will increase from $738.32 to $776.71. SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 1. Ontario Municipal Social Services Association with information on 1991 convention. 2. county of Simcoe with resolution encouraging municipalities to utilize the services of social assistance recipients to complete pro- jects which could not otherwise be undertaken. 3. County of Simcoe with resolution urging that the Provincial and Federal Governments provide additional funding to compensate munici- palities at 100% for welfare expenditures which are in excess of the inflation rate. 4. Ministry of Community and Social Services indicating that sole support parents are eligible for general assistance whether employed full time, part time, or not employed at all provided there is a budgetary need. 1580 County council - 3 - April 17, 1991 FILED 1. Bank of Montreal with notice of loan interest rate change: r-', Effective April 1st, 1991 - decrease by 1/4% to 10 3/4%. 2. Glen Hooker with appreciation for scholarship at Western University. 3. University of Western ontario with appreciation for $1,000 grant. 4. Ministry of Natural Resources with memorandum with respect to the possibility of flooding. 5. Ministry of Education with News release concerning 1991 Operating Grants for ontario School Boards. 6. Ministry of Natural Resources with copy of Report on the Commercial Fish Review. 7. Family & Children's services of st. Thomas & Elgin with Alloca- tion of Children in Care to February 28th, 1991. 8. Township of Yarmouth with notice of Court of Revision meeting to be held April 16th, 1991 re: Norman Subdivision Drains - North. (\ 9. Ministry of Natural Resources with Newsrelease with respect to Fish Quotas for Lake Erie Commercial Fishery. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT the disposition of the communications mailed previously, and those presented today, be approved as follows: County Government and Reception Committee - #1-2 inclusive County Roads committee - #1-12 inclusive Executive Committee - #1-7 inclusive Personnel Committee - #1 Property and Agricultural Committee - #1-3 inclusive social Services Committee - #1-4 inclusive Filed - #1-9 inclusive County Council - #1-2 inclusive. - Carried. 0, The following persons were present representing the Elgin County Farm Safety Council - Mrs. Shirley Bechard; Mr. John Begg; Mr. Ron Jones. It was moved by Deputy Reeve West that the Farm Safety Council be now heard. Mrs. Bechard explained that they proposed to have a project to erect "slow-moving vehicles" signs throughout the county. They were prepared to pick up any costs incurred in having the County provide the signs and erect them, in the way of silk-screening, posts, metal signs, etc.. Warden Millman thanked the delegation for coming and advised that the Roads Committee would have to consider it. Mayor Don Pearson of the Town of Aylmer was present and it was moved by Reeve Avram that he be now heard. Mayor Pearson addressed Council indicating that the Town Council was concerned with the financial impact of the budget. Their share had increased 25% in 1990 and a letter was forwarded to both the County and Board requesting fiscal restraint. He indicated that he was not here as an adversary, but his council directed that he come and address the county with respect to 12.7% increase in the budget. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE (mailed) ~ Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT the First Report of the county Government and Reception Committee be adopted. 1581 County council - 4 - April 17, 1991 Reeve MacIntyre declared a Conflict of Interest on item #2 and refrained from voting. The Report was voted upon and Carried. /"'-\ i . FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve willsey THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Geier THAT the First Report for the Homes for Senior Citizens Committee be adopted. - carried. Moved by Reeve Ford r-', Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT the members of the st. Thomas Suburban Roads Commission be invited to the May Session luncheon. - Carried. Reeve Chute explained that a meeting had been held with the Minister of Agriculture and Food with respect to tomato processing in Elgin County. He indicated that he would be proposing a resolution to endorse the growers of tomatoes' request to allow the 1991 quota licences to be dealt with. COUNTY COUNCIL 1. Elgin council on Smoking and Health offering certificates and other tokens of recognition, including listings in local newspapers, to agencies and businesses in Elgin County that are smoke-free. 2. Arbor Week Committee requesting the County to participate in Arbor Week by: (\, (a) proclaiming "Arbor Week" - April 26-May 5, 1991 (b) urge support from the community (c) allow a tree to be planted on County property (d) fly the "Arbor Week" flag at the Administration Building. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT council communications numbered 1 be filed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren Seconded by Reeve Avram r....\ THAT the County participate in the celebration of Arbor Week (April 26-May 5, 1991) by: (1) Allowing a tree to be planted at Terrace Lodge (2) Flying of the Arbor Week flag at the county Administration Building (3) Proclaiming the week "Arbor Week" under the present County policies. - Carried. 1582 County council - 5 - April 17, 1991 Moved by Reeve Willsey Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT we go into Committee Of The Whole. (\. - Carried. Warden Millman named Deputy Reeve West as Chairman. The Committee rose without reporting. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT as the hour is now 12 o'clock noon, we continue on to conclude the business at hand. - carried. Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT we do now adjourn (12:31 P.M.) to meet again on April 17th, 1991 at 1:30 P.M. (\ , . - Carried. Council reconvened at 3:38 P.M. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Deputy Reeve Hay Deputy Reeve Shaw Deputy Reeve Sandham Deputy Reeve Hofhuis. FIRST REPORT - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE The First Report of the Social Services committee was presented by Deputy Reeve Wilson and adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve Wilson and Reeve Lavereau. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Coles (' THAT the Elgin County council support the Township of A1dborough and the villages of Rodney and West Lorne in their implementation of a restructurinq study of their municipalities and recommend that the County appoint a representative to sit in on the boundary adjustment negotiations. - carried. The Warden indicated that the Executive Committee would discuss the appointment of a member to the Boundary Negotiating Committee. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Emerson WHEREAS a meeting has been arranged between the Honourable Elmer Buchanan, Minister of Agriculture and Food, and representatives of the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk, Township of Bayham, Town- ship of Delhi, Township of Norfolk, and Haldimand-Norfo1k's Director of Economic Development, with an agenda requesting support for Transi- tion Crops Initiatives. The Council of the corporation of the County of Elgin confirms its support of such Transition Initiatives and in particular urge an immediate response to the request for a solution to (~ the problems facing the growers of the Southwestern ontario Tomato I. : Co-op. - Carried. Interviews were scheduled with Mr. Lion Sharzer of Personnel Manage- ment Associates for April 23rd and April 29th. 1583 County Council - 6 - April ~7, ~99~ Reeve Lavereau left at 4:05 P.M. Moved by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren Seconded by Reeve Willsey r. THAT By-Law No. 91-28 "Being a By-Law to Establish the Percentage Share of Each Municipality within the County of Elgin and Amount Required for County Purposes for the Year 199~" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 9~-28 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 9~-28 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (\ Moved by Reeve Allin Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT By-Law No. 9~-29 "Being a By-Law to Establish Hourly Rates of Pay for Part-Time Employees" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-29 be read a second time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 9~-29 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. 0, Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 9~-30 "Being a By-Law to Establish the Remuneration for the Tree Commissioner and Weed Inspector" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT By-Law No. 9~-30 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT By-Law No. 9~-30 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (I County Council - 7 - 1584 April 17, 1991 r-' Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT By-Law No. 91-31 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to sign an Agreement Between the County of Elgin and the Ministry of Community and social services reo the Purchase of Service Home support and Services for the Elderly" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-31 be read a second time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 91-31 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Rushmere (". Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 91-32 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the April 17th Session, 1991" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Allin Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-32 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Rushmere THAT By-Law No. 91-32 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (\ Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT we do now adjourn (4:16 P.M.) to meet again on May 15th, 1991 at at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. (\ ~ >4->-v-- G. C. Leverton, Clerk. " 4A"A'~t /4,~AA'- M. L. Millman, Warden. 1585 May Session, First Day Wednesday, the 15th day of May, 1991 !" The Elgin County council met this day at the Administration Building, at 10:00 A.M., in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Reeve Avram Reeve Lavereau Reeve Rushmere. Moved by Reeve willsey Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis THAT the minutes of the April 17th, 1991 session of the Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS r-\ , COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE 1. The Town of Richmond Hill with resolution requesting the Province to begin a full review of the municipal and regional government struc- ture in the province. 2. Southwold Tornado Relief Committee with copy of a letter to R.G. Moore, County Engineer, recommending that Council formulate a policy whereby a program of photographing and documenting damage caused in an emergency would be in place and could be activated by the County when warranted. 3. Ministry of the Solicitor General, Emergency Planning ontario, advising that constraint measures resulting from the recent Federal Budget are affecting the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) and no funds are available for any new JEPP applications, however, the situation may change after July 1st, 1991. COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (' 1. Ministry of Transportation advising that the Minister of Transpor- tation has authorized Supplementary Subsidy Allocation in the amount of $167,800.00 which will support eligible road and bridge expenditures amounting to $205,000.00 for the fOllowing project: (1) Reconstruction of Ling's Bridge at $160,000.00 (2) Legal and Engineering Costs for the closure of Taits Bridge at $10,000.00 (3) pit Rehabilitation at $35,000.00. 2. County of Middlesex recommending that the Council sponsor a forum with the city of London, victoria Hospital, Ministry of the Environ- ment, the County and its constituent municipalities, to discuss the impending closing of the victoria Hospital Energy-from-Waste Plant. 3. Township of Aldborough with Notice of Appointment for Examination By Engineer to examine the area and site of the proposed drainage works, being Lay Drain. (---\ 4. Township of Farraday with resolution requesting the Minister of the Environment to reconsider her arbitrary decision to ban all future municipal solid waste incinerators in Ontario. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology with information on qualifications for scholarships and awards for academic achievements. 1586 County council - 2 - May 15, 1991 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - continued 2. Florence Kelly, Secretary-Treasurer of the Rodney and District Horticultural Society asking that the grant of $1,000.00 be reconsid- (> ered and reinstated to $1,500.00. PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE 1. Township of Yarmouth requesting permission to locate a recycling bin in the Karen Street parking lot, west of Highway #4. 2. Township of Sydenham with resolution requesting the Minister of Agriculture to intercede on behalf of the farming community and have the proposed Environmental Bill of Rights delayed until all interested parties' concerns have been addressed. 3. Academy Cleaners offering their services for cleaning in the county Administration Building. SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 1. Ministry of community and Social Services with information on the payment of additional rate increases to municipalities and a letter of agreement to be signed by the County. (--, 2. Peter North, M.P.P., asking that the number of job searches [ required for Social services in a small community be reduced. 3. county of Bruce with resolution requesting the Provincial Govern- ment to not institute the "Back on Track" recommendation since: (1) Municipalities have not had the opportunity to properly assess this document. (2) The cost implications have not been established. (3) 100% subsidization has not been provided for G.W.A. (4) Provincial assurance has not been provided that other municipal programs will not be cut as a result of 100% funding. (5) It does not reflect a responsible Provincial Government Monetary policy. 4. st. Thomas psychiatric Hospital Day Care with request to formulate a Purchase of Service Agreement between the Hospital Day Care Centre and the County. FILED r , . 1. The Broken Cross of Canada with request for a grant. 2. Ken Monteith, M.P., advising that Goods and Services Tax will no longer be applicable to the purchase of water by municipalities in ontario. 3. Ministry of Transportation advising that an advance payment of subsidy for road improvement will be made on May 2, 1991 in the amount of $1,982,400.00. 4. Family & Children's services of st. Thomas & Elgin with Allocation of Children In Care to March 31st, 1991. 5. Elgin County Federation of Agriculture acknowledging the approval of the $3,000.00 grant. 6. M.B. Moore, Regional Assessment Commissioner, advising that effec- tive May 1st, 1991 the Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Regional Assessment Office will be headed by Mr. S.C. (stu) Stephen. 7. Bank of Montreal with notice of change in prime interest rate as r-' follows: Effective April 15th, 1991 - decrease by 1/4% to 10.5% Effective April 25th, 1991 - decrease by 1/4% to 10.25% Effective April 29th, 1991 - decrease by 1/4% to 10.0% Effective May 2nd, 1991 - decrease by 1/4% to 9.75%. t:; ~58,( County Council - 3 - May ~5, ~99~ Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT the disposition of the Communications mailed previously, be (', approved as follows: county Government and Reception Committee - #~-3 inclusive County Roads Committee - #~-4 inclusive Executive Committee - #~-2 inclusive Property and Agricultural Committee - #~-3 inclusive Social Services committee - #~-4 inclusive Filed - #~-7 inclusive County council - #~-6 inclusive. - carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Allin THAT the First Report of the County Government and Reception Committee be adopted. - Carried. r-' SECOND REPORT - COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE The Second Report of the County Government and Reception Committee was presented by Deputy Reeve Carroll and adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve Carroll and Reeve Coles. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT the First Report of the county Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg :~ THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Geier THAT the First Report for the Homes for Senior citizens Committee be adopted. (1 - Carried. 1588 County council - 4 - May 15, 1991 FIRST REPORT - PERSONNEL coMMITTEE (mailed) (~\ Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis THAT the First Report of the Personnel Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE The First Report of the Property and Agricultural Committee was pre- sented by Reeve Neukamm and adopted on motion of Reeve Neukamm and Deputy Reeve Shaw. Warden Millman gave an update on the property identification as it pertains to the Elgin County Regiment. COUNTY COUNCIL 1. Association of Municipalities of ontario with three Newsbil1s and information on annual conference August 18th-21st, 1991. (' 2. Ministry of Municipal Affairs with invitation and registration form to attend a seminar entitled "strengthening Local Governance for the 90's. 3. village of Dutton with request to participate in their Open House as a part of the villages' Centennial Celebrations. 4. Memorial Boys and Girls Club of London with invitation to attend their 32nd Annual General Meeting on May 29th, 1991. 5. Minister of Municipal Affairs with copy of "Report of the Advisory Committee to the Minister of Municipal Affairs on the Provincia1- Municipal Financial Relationship". 6. De10itte & Touche, Chartered Accountants, with 1990 Financial Information Return. Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT the pa1ities Toronto: following be voting delegates to the Association of Munici- of ontario Annual Conference August 18th-21st, 1991 in (---.., Warden M.L. Millman Reeve R.J. Lavereau. - Carried. correspondence #3 from the Village of Dutton with request to partici- pate in their open house as part of the Village'S Centennial Celebra- tions was referred to the County Government and Reception Committee by Warden Millman. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT the Auditor's Report for the year ended December 31st, 1990 be accepted by the Elgin County council. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Allin r-': THAT Council Correspondence numbered 2, 4 and 5 be filed. , - Carried. 1589 County council - 5 - May 15, 1991 Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck r~' I . THAT we do now adjourn (10:32 A.M.) to meet again on May 15th, 1991 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. council reconvened at 1:59 P.M. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Reeve Avram Reeve Lavereau Reeve Rushmere Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT we go into Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. Warden Millman named Reeve Chute as Chairman. (\ The Committee rose without reporting. Correspondence was received from the following: 7. Mr. R.G. Moore, County Engineer, with resignation effective May 2, 1992. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT the resignation from Mr. R.G. Moore as county Engineer, effective May 1, 1992, be accepted with regret, subject to negotiations as to settlement. - Carried. The resignation was referred to the Personnel Committee for review. FIRST REPORT - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE The First Report of the Social Services Committee was presented by ~' Deputy Reeve Wilson and adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve Wilson and (\ Deputy Reeve Shaw. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Chute THAT By-Law No. 91-33 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Munici- pal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the May 15th Session, 1991" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-33 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Deputy Reeve Sandham ~. THAT By-Law No. 91-33 be read a third time and finally passed. - carried. 1590 County council - 6 - May 15, 1991 Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT we do now adjourn (3:12 P.M.) to meet again on June 19th, 1991 at !~ 10:00 A.M. ( , - Carried. (~\ ~..<. .~~-<---~ G. C. Leverton, Clerk. ri(Oj~;~ .'~~!L~ M. L. M:Lllman, Warden. (I r----- \ 1591 June session - First Day Wednesday, the 19th day of June, 1991 ~\ The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 10:00 A.M., in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Deputy Reeve Hay. Moved by Reeve Geier Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT the minutes of the May 15th, 1991 Session of the Elgin county Council be adopted. - Carried. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE ('i 1. County of Simcoe with copy of its Draft Report for Public Consul- tation on Simcoe County Study. 2. County of Brant with copy of a letter to A.M.O. forwarding infor- mation re: 9.1.1. system. 3. City of Toronto with copy of resolution re: "Leg Hold Traps". 4. Ministry of Municipal Affairs with copy of a letter to the Town- ship of A1dborough and the Villages of Rodney and West Lorne re: negotiations for amalgamation. COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE 1. village of Dutton with request to alter the no parking zone on Main Street and requesting permission to have the Village Road super- intendent enforce "No Parking" on county Roads within the Village. 2. Township of Malahide with copy of a petition under the Drainage Act reo Lot 35, Concession 3, Township of Malahide. (\ 3. Township of Malahide advising of a meeting with respect to the Orwell Drain to be held Wednesday, May 22nd, 1991 at 8:00 P.M. 4. Green Lane Landfill with notice that effective July 1st there will be a 100% disposal surcharge on the list of items. 5. Ministry of Transportation with 1991 Supplementary Subsidy Allo- cation Revisions. 6. Ministry of the Environment urging all municipalities in Elgin and Middlesex to actively pursue recycling to support the Ministry's goals requiring a 25% waste reduction by 1992. 7. Ministry of Natural Resources with copy of a letter to Bot Con- struction Limited with respect to a Wayside Permit in the Township of South Dorchester. 8. Ministry of Transportation with copy of Memo No. 91-13 "Re-issue of Directive MTR, B-18 Subdivision Roads and Streets - Municipal Roads Subsidy". ~, 9. ontario Good Roads Association requesting generous support to celebrate their Centennial Anniversary in 1994. 10. Township of Dunwich with copy of By-Law No. 91-20, VanBree Branch of the Brown Veraart Drain. II 1592 County council - 2 - June 19, 1991 COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE - continued 11. National Transportation Agency of Canada advising that they are in the process of determining the status of the CN Talbot Spur and ~ advising that they would receive comments. , , . 12. Green Lane Landfill with submission to the Ministry of the Envi- ronment with an overview of recycling activities within their service area. 13. Town of Aylmer expressing appreciation for Reeve Neukamm's parti- cipation in their Steering Committee to undertake a Traffic study. 14. Weir & Foulds with copy of summary with respect to County Waste Powers/Planning questionnaire. 15. Port stanley Terminal Rail Inc. with copy of a letter to the National Transportation Agency with respect to the CN's Talbot Spur. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. Deputy Minister, Premier's Council on Health, Well-being and Social Justice with copies of the Report of the former Premier's Council on Health strategy. 0, HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE 1. Town of Aylmer with Waterworks Project Class Environmental Assessment Study Information Letter. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1. city of Cambridge with resolution with respect to amendments to the Labour Relations Act. SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 1. Elgin County Funeral Homes with list of Indigent, Welfare, Social Services funeral pricing. 2. United Counties of Prescott and Russell with resolution encour- aging the government of ontario to establish employment aid programs. 3. A.M.O. Policy position on Social Services (Back On Track). FILED (~! 1. Ministry of the Solicitor General with information on amendments to the Retail Business Holidays Act. 2. University of Waterloo advising that Eric J. Keeble, Straffordville and George W. Prieksaitis, Rodney, were the recipients of the Elgin County Scholarships. 3. Wilfrid Laurier University advising that Michael Vandyk, Port Stanley, and Paul Shaw, Sparta, were the recipients of the Elgin County Scholarships. 4. Family & Children's Services of st. Thomas & Elgin with Allocation of Children In Care and financial statement for April 1991. 5. Long Point Regional Conservation Authority with copy of their Summer Program. 6. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food with financial statement of County Grant for the period April 1, 1990 - March 31, 1991. o , 7. Ministry of Education with information on the Application of Reg- ulation 68/91 Sharing of Telephone and Telegraph Revenues. 8. Ministry of Natural Resources with summary, news release and fact sheet setting out Ministry of Natural Resources 1991 quotas for Lake Erie Commercial Fishery. 1593 County council FILED - continued - 3 - June 19, 1991 9. Association of Municipalities of ontario requesting nominations for the Board of Directors and information on 1991 August convention. (~ , . Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT the disposition of the Communications mailed previously, and those presented today, be approved as follows: County Government and Reception Committee - #1-4 inclusive County Roads Committee - #1-15 inclusive Executive Committee - #1 Homes for Senior citizens Committee - #1 Personnel Committee - #1 Social Services Committee - #1-3 inclusive Filed #1-9 inclusive County Council - #1-7 inclusive. - Carried. EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS (-'1 The following presentations were made by the Warden and Chairman of the respective committees: ELGIN MANOR - Reeve D.V. Chute 20 Years - Mary Lester - Lapel pin, dinner voucher, engraved desk set. 10 Years - Carol A. Beauchamp 10 Years - Nettie wieler COUNTY ROADS - Reeve A.K. Ford 15 Years - Allan E. Moon - Set of glasses 15 Years - Ted F. McCready - Set of glasses Scott McKay Municipal Asphalt Technology Course (2 weeks) - Keith Player COUNTY LIBRARY Mrs. Marjorie DeGraw of the Rodney Branch Library retired as of June 30th with 15 years of service. She was not present. (' DELEGATIONS Representatives of the Elgin county Women's Institute were present and it was moved by Reeve Allin that they be now heard. Mrs. Grace Campbell and Mrs. Betty Van Patter presented thirty-six coffee mugs for use by county Council and indicated the mugs were purchased by the Farm Safety Council. Warden Millman thanked them for their gift. A group of Southdale Road residents were present and it was moved by Reeve Geier that they be now heard. Mr. Tom Intven spoke to Council and requested that the speed limit on Southdale from #4 Highway to Fairview be reduced to 60 Km per hour. The road is being reconstruc- ted and when finished will be much smoother than previously. Mr. Bob Beausoleil and Mr. Wayne Springman both addressed Council urging that the speed limit be reduced. Warden Millman referred the matter to the county Roads Committee. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Coles (',\ THAT the First Report of the County Government and Reception Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1594 County Council - 4 - June 19, 1991 FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis (' THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Geier THAT the First Report for the Homes for Senior citizens Committee be adopted. (\ , - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT the First Report of the Personnel Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve willsey THAT the First Report of the Property and Agricultural Committee be adopted. - Carried. !~, SECOND REPORT - PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE The Second Report of the Property and Agricultural Committee was pre- sented by Reeve Neukamm and adopted on motion of Reeve Neukamm and Reeve Rushmere. The Treasurer forwarded copies of Reports on Revenue and Expenditures and Remuneration and Expenses for the Members of Council and Outside Boards. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre THAT the Treasurer's Report be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. Moved by Reeve willsey Seconded by Reeve Rushmere 0, THAT the Treasurer's Statement on Remuneration and Expenses for the Members of the Elgin county Council to May 31st, 1991 be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. 1595 County council - 5 - June 19, 1991 Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Avram (\ THAT the Treasurer's statement on Remuneration and Expenses to May 31st, 1991 for appointees to the st. Thomas Suburban Roads Commission and Members of the Land Division Committee be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT Deputy Reeve C.J. Hay replace Reeve R.J. Lavereau as the second county's voting delegate to A.M.O. Annual Conference, August 18-21, 1991. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT the Personnel Committee be authorized to advertise for, interview and hire an Acting County Engineer, together with the Executive Committee. ("\ 1 . - carried. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Canadian Cancer Society with brochure entitled "Smoking and Tobacco Control in ontario: A Municipal Focus". 2. city of Toronto resolution with respect to the removing of the Oath of Allegiance to the Crown for all Police Officers in the Province of ontario. 3. st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital with notice of annual meeting of members and copy of By-Law No. 9 1991. 4. st. Lawrence College with information on Municipal Councillors Course and Municipal Accounting (Finance) Program. 5. Four Counties General Hospital with notice of a meeting to address accessible transportation as a problem for elderly and disabled per- sons in their catchment area. ~. 6. County of Bruce with resolution reo the Provincial-Municipal Financial Relationship Report (Hopcroft Report). 7. County and Regional Section Annual Meeting information and request for seven voting delegates. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT the resolution from the city of Toronto (Correspondence #2) re: the removal of the Oath of Allegiance to the Crown for all Police Officers be endorsed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT the resolution from the County of Bruce (Correspondence #6) reo the Hopcroft Report be endorsed. ('. - Carried. 1596 County council - 6 - June 19, 1991 Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT the following be voting delegates to A.C.R.O. October 6-9, 1991: I~ Reeve Coles Reeve Rushmere Deputy Reeve Carroll Deputy Reeve van Kasteren Reeve willsey Warden Millman Reeve Neukamm. - carried. Moved by Reeve Allin Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT Council correspondence numbered 1, 3 and 4 be filed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT we go into Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. (\ Warden Millman appointed Reeve Mezenberg as Chairman. The committee rose without reporting. Moved by Reeve willsey Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT we do now adjourn (11:22 A.M.) to meet again on June 19th, 1991 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. Council reconvened at 1:40 P.M. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Deputy Reeve Hay Deputy Reeve Shaw (arrived 2:50 P.M.). (-., Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT we go into Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. Warden Millman again appointed Reeve Mezenberg as Chairman. The Committee rose without reporting. Reeve Allin left (3:31 P.M.). FIRST REPORT - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE The First Report of the Social Services Committee was presented by Deputy Reeve Wilson and adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve Wilson and Reeve Lavereau. ~. I Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT we concur with the recommendation of Mr. Brian Foster to contrib- ute approximately $13,000.00 towards the settlement dealing with Court House employees' termination. - Carried. 1597 County council - 7 - June 19, 1991 Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis (~ THAT By-Law No. 91-34 "A By-Law to Authorize the Expropriation of Land for the Purpose of Widening and Improving County Roads" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT By-Law No. 91-34 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT By-Law No. 91-34 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Deputy Reeve Sandham ~. . . ! THAT By-Law No. 91-35 "Be1ng a By-Law to Estab11sh a Petty Cash Fund for the Various County Departments" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 91-35 be read a second time. - carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Wilson Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll THAT By-Law No. 91-35 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (-\ Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT By-Law No. 91-36 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign an Amendment to Policy G-71475 with The Prudential Insurance Company of America for 'Living Benefits' Coverage" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-36 be read a second time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck THAT By-Law No. 91-36 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (-, , ' r-' (\ ~, n , 1598 County Council - 8 - June 19, 1991 Moved by Reeve MacIntyre Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll THAT By-Law No. 91-37 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Letter of Understanding with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (Local 841.6)" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 91-37 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve MacIntyre Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT By-Law No. 91-37 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT By-Law No. 91-38 "Being a By-Law to Authorize Clerk to Sign a Contract with H.I.R.A. Limited re: read a first time. the Warden and the Terrace Lodge" be - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT By-Law No. 91-38 be read a second time. - carried. Moved by Reeve Avram Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-38 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Avram Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 91-39 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the June 19th Session, 1991" be read a first time. - carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-39 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Shaw Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT By-Law No. 91-39 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (' (\ (' , ' ~. (' county Council - 9 - Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis 1599 June 19, 1991 THAT we do now adjourn (4:15 P.M.) to meet again on July 3rd, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. ~~ G. C. Leverton, Clerk. - carried. 11/rA~~ "Jt-t20~ , M. L.' M1.11man, Warden. 1600 July Session - First Day Wednesday, the 3rd day of July, 1991 o The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 7:30 P.M., in a Special Session. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Reeve Allin Reeve Geier (arrived 7:41 P.M.) FIRST REPORT - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE The First Report of the Personnel Committee was presented by Deputy Reeve Sandham and adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve Sandham and Deputy Reeve Shaw. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT we go into Committee Of The Whole. (\ - Carried. Warden Millman appointed Reeve Chute as Chairman. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck THAT we rise without reporting. - carried. Moved by Reeve Avram Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT the report from Personnel Management Associates on the "Effectiveness of the Executive Committee and Management Committee System and The Form of Organization of County Administration" be received and referred to the Personnel, County Government and Recep- tion, and Property and Agricultural Committees for review. (\ - Carried. Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll THAT the county of Elgin continue to pressure the C.R.T.C. and Bell Canada to add the cost of the 9.1.1. System to the individual monthly accounts. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve Rushmere THAT Elgin County Council supports Green Lane Landfill, a division of st. Thomas Sanitary Collection Service Limited, in its request of the Minister of the Environment, the Honourable Ruth Grier, that she not designate the proposed expansion, as an undertaking requiring Environ- mental Assessment, under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, of the Green Lane Landfill site in Lots 21, 22, 23, Concession III, Southwold TownShip. It is understood that the currently approved r--' capacity of the Green Lane Landfill site will be reached in the near , future and that the Environmental Assessment currently being under- taken by Green Lane Landfill will take 2 or 3 more years before new local landfill capacity can be approved. If the Green Lane Landfill site is closed in the interim before new local landfill capacity can be approved, there would be no licensed landfill site within the 1601 county Council - 2 - July 3, 1991 boundaries of the County of Elgin that would be available to the majority of the residents of Elgin County. County Council feels that the additional cost of hauling and disposing of Elgin County waste outside the county would create an undue financial hardship on the ('--, residents of the County of Elgin. COUNTY COUNCIL therefore requests that the Honourable Ruth Grier grant an early meeting with the Warden and other County officials to discuss the present solid waste situation in Elgin County. COUNCIL directs that this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Ruth Grier with copies to the Honourable Peter North, to Ms. Irene Mathyssen, M.P.P., and to the councils of the County of Middlesex and of the city of st. Thomas. - Carried. Reeve Lavereau presented a framed drawing of the original Court House on behalf of Mr. Tom Brunton of Aylmer. A letter of appreciation is to be sent by the Clerk. Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 91-40 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal (~'. Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the July 3rd, Session, 1991" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT By-Law No. 91-40 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-40 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Neukamm /-, ( , , \ THAT we do now adjourn (10:28 P.M.) to meet again on July 23rd, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. - Carried. /_-.,\., .~-~-,./ G. C. Leverton, Clerk. 4WI.';', 1/11"' .ean<-et--...... M. L. Millman, Warden. (' r ('\, , (\ 1602 July Session - First Day Tuesday, the 23rd day of July, 1991 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 7:30 P.M., in a Special Session. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Deputy Reeve Hay Deputy Reeve Hofhuis Reeve Allin. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT we go into Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. Warden Millman appointed Reeve Mezenberg as Chairman. The Committee rose without reporting. FIRST REPORT - PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT the First Report of the Property and Agricultural Committee be adopted. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll THAT the Personnel Committee be authorized to advertise and interview for the position of County Treasurer and together with the Executive Committee hire the appropriate candidate in Salary Level Grade 13 ($49,608 - $60,346) and that the position be Acting Treasurer for a period of up to three months. - Carried. A Recorded Vote was requested by Deputy Reeve Carroll - YEAS - Mezenberg 2, Ford, West, Lyle 2, Carroll 2, Millman 2, Shaw 2, Neukamm 2, van Kasteren 2, Chute 2, Sandham, Willsey, Wilson, Vandierendonck 2, Emerson, MacIntyre, Kahnt, Coles, Rushmere, Geier. TOTAL YEAS - 29. NAYS - Avram 2, Lavereau 2. TOTAL NAYS - 4. The motion carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Deputy Reeve Sandham THAT By-Law No. 91-41 "Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 89-19, Authorizing Speed Limits" be read a first time. - carried. 1603 County council - 2 - July 23, 1991 Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 91-41 be read a second time. (' - Carried. Moved by Reeve Avram Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT By-Law No. 91-41 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 91-42 "A By-Law to Authorize the Expenditure of Monies to Replace the Phillmore Bridge" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Willsey Seconded by Reeve Lavereau I~ THAT By-Law No. 91-42 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT By-Law No. 91-42 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT By-Law No. 91-43 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Deed to Convey Land in the Village of Vienna to the Corporation of the Village of Vienna" be read a first time. - Carried. (\ Moved by Reeve MacIntyre Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-43 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Deputy Reeve Sandham THAT By-Law No. 91-43 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll THAT By-Law No. 91-44 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the July 23rd, Session, 1991" be read a first time. - Carried. ~-~ ( . Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT By-Law No. 91-44 be read a second time. - carried. (\ (\ (' r---.., ( . 1604 County Council - 3 - July 23, 1991 Moved by Deputy Reeve Shaw Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-44 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT we do now adjourn (9:17 P.M.) to meet again on September 11th, 1991 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ~}4.-r../ G. C. Leverton, Clerk. 1 . ' I? (LW...-t d",~" I/) Lt!,tJ .~, .....__ . l' , M. L. Ml11man, Warden. 1605 September Session - First Day Wednesday, the 11th day of September, 1991 (\ ~ , The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 10:00 A.M., in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Reeve MacIntyre Reeve Lavereau Reeve Allin Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis THAT the minutes of the June 19th and July 3r~ and 23rd, 1991 Sessions of the Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE 1. County of Frontenac with resolution requesting a delay on the Hopcroft Report by AMO until such time as ACRO, OSUM, ROMA and OGRA have ample time to review it. 2. city of Oshawa with resolution to the Province requesting that financial support be continued for the Rolling Thunder Theatre Group. 3. Ministry of the Solicitor General, Emergency Planning Ontario, with copy of Municipal Emergency Planning Guidelines. 4. County of Grey with resolution asking AMO to demand the Province of ontario immediately state its support for the local elected level of government and to object to the Province's intrusion into local government mandated affairs. 5. Minister of Municipal Affairs with copy of "Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, Bill 122" and request for comments. ~ 6. Minister of Municipal Affairs with copies of two consultation papers - "A Housing Framework for ontario" and "Government Land For Housing" and request for comments. 7. Mr. Gil Smith (Elgin County Plowmen's Association) with request to use the Elgin County Crest on a trophy to be named the "Bill Martyn Award" . 8. Minister of Municipal Affairs with copy of Bill 25 "An Act to Amend The Planning Act 1983 and The Land Titles Act". 9. Ministry of the Solicitor General, Emergency Planning Ontario, with notice of approval of JEPP funds in the amount of $18,000 for planning for emergency response. 10. Mr. James A. Rowat, Negotiator and Chairman of Aldborough, Rodney and West Lorne Amalgamation Committee with request that in the event of amalgamation the area retain the same number of votes. 11. Sanders & Cline with request to use the word "Elgin" for the new name of the Elgin Training Council. ~\ 12. Ministry of Municipal Affairs advising that Bill 122, The Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 1991, has received royal assent on June 27th, 1991 which deals with the appointment of municipal auditors. 1606 County Council - 2 - September 11, 1991 COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE - continued 13. County of Kent with copy of response to Report on the Commercial Fishing Review. r-' 14. Grey Association for Development and Growth with copy of County Restructuring Press Release statement dated June 20th, 1991. 15. Major G.C. Holden, Deputy Commanding Officer, The Elgin Regiment, with information on status of County-Wide Property Identification work. 16. County of Kent with copy of resolution dealing with the Provincial Government's involvement in the Land Severance Process and Official Plan Development in Grey County. COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE 1. Ministry of Transportation with copy of new organizational chart effective September 9th, 1991. 2. Township of Yarmouth with Notice of Court of Revision to be held on Monday, August 26, at 7:30 P.M., with respect to drainage in Concession 9, Township of Yarmouth, and Concession 7, Township of Ma1ahide. (----- 3. Ontario Municipal Board with copy of a letter to Andrew C. Wright requesting a formal notice of Application for relief from rebuilding of the Taits Bridge. 4. MCLennan, Wright with copy of the report entitled "Operation and Hydrogeological Report, Small Scale Compost Facility, Green Lane Landfill site" dated July 19th, 1991 prepared by Conestoga-Rovers & Associates. 5. Township of Malahide advising of a meeting re: be held August 14th, at 7:30 P.M. Orwell Drain to 6. Township of Ma1ahide with notice of road closing and 6, Concession 1, Harbour Company's Road, and Part 11R3749, all in the Hamlet of Port Bruce, Plan 55. 7. Ministry of Transportation with copy of Memo 91-15 Goods and Services Tax. between Lots 5 7 and 8 Plan (\ 8. Ministry of Transportation with copy of Memo No. 91-14 - (1) Disabled Parking Sign and (2) Surplus MTO Stock". 9. Catfish Creek Conservation Authority expressing concern over the Slope Stabilization in Lot 27, Concession 3, Yarmouth and suggesting a remedy. 10. Aylmer Public utilities Commission with copy of a letter to the Ministry of the Environment with an updated total site inventory for their site at 225 Elm Street, Aylmer. 11. Cyril J. Demeyere Limited with information report on Class Environmental Assessment Study Proposed Booster Pumping Station, st. Thomas Public utilities Commission on Elm Street, County Road #56, in the City of st. Thomas. 12. G1oin, Hall & Shields with notice that Southwold Township intends to pass a by-law to close part of the road allowance in the rear of Lots North Talbot Road East, which is designated Part 2 on Plan 11R-4624. (-'\ 13. Township of Yarmouth with copy of drainage report with respect to County Road #35 Drain. 14. Association of Municipalities of Ontario with copy of Policy Position on Reduction and Reuse. 1607 County Council - 3 - September 11, 1991 COUNTY ROADS - continued 15. Gunn & Associates advising that the Township of Southwold intends to pass a by-law closing up the road allowance west of the River Road r, and east of the Mill Road as described in the proposed by-law. 16. Township of Yarmouth with copy of drainage report on the Wardle Drain. 17. County of Perth with resolution in regard to the use of waste material as substitute fuel. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. Hamilton Ward & Cathers Insurance Company Service Limited offer- ing their services to act as brokers for the County. PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE 1. Ontario Public Teachers' Federation, Elgin District, with request to designate their office as a smoking area. 2. Great West Energy Limited offering their services to purchase gas direct. (-, 3. Association of Municipalities of Ontario with information on municipalities acting as agents to facilitate bulk purchasing for households in Elgin. 4. Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters requesting that Purple Loosestrife be designated as a noxious weed. 5. Village of Vienna with copy of By-Law 91-7 to designate certain weeds in the Village of Vienna as local weeds (Purple Loosestrife). 6. Ministry of Agriculture and Food with brochure on Purple Loosestrife. SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 1. The Canadian Red Cross Society, st. Thomas Branch, requesting $14.87 per hour for homemaking service retroactive to January 1st, 1991. 2. Ministry of Community and Social Services advising that the ceil- ing for municipal hostel rates is $33.40 per diem. r-' 3. County of Perth urging all municipalities to study the Back on Track Action Report Items being implemented and unite in voicing our concerns at the ACRO Conference. 4. Association of Municipalities of Ontario with Policy Position on the Implementation of Back on Track Reforms. FILED 1. Bank of Montreal with notice of decrease in the prime interest rate of 1/8% to 9 5/8% effective June 17th, 1991. 2. Association of Municipalities of Ontario acknowledging receipt of the resolution with respect to PUblic Library Funding. 3. University of Guelph advising that the following were the recipi- ents of the Elgin County Scholarships: Dawn Axelson, 12 Leslie Street, Aylmer Allison Back, Box 431, Port Stanley stuart Durbridge, R. R. #3, Dutton David Taylor, 63 Cryste1 Street, Aylmer. (\ 4. Geoff Hodgson with appreciation for $2,000 Elgin County Scholar- ship at Western University. 1608 County Council - 4 - September 11, 1991 FILED - continued 5. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission acknowledging receipt of our letter with respect to the billing of Bell Canada 911 Emergency Service. (\ 6. Ontario Hydro with an update of the status of the bulk transmis- sion west of London Environmental Assessment. 7. Minister of Municipal Affairs with copy of a letter to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario expressing appreciation for the positive contribution throughout the County study process. 8. Ministry of Community and Social Services with information on Job Creation Program 1991/92. 9. Hardy Stevenson and Associates advising of a Public Information Centre on August 13th, 1991 at the Shedden Country Club with respect to the proposal by Green Lane Landfill to expand its landfill site. 10. County of Middlesex endorsing the resolution by Elgin County with respect to granting an early meeting with the Minister of the Environ- ment to discuss the present solid waste situation in Elgin County. ~ i ' 1l. st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital with an information session with respect to Lifeline to be held Tuesday, August 20th at 1:30 P.M. 12. Association of Municipalities of Ontario requesting responses to the Housing Task Force Consultation Papers. 13. Ministry of the Environment advising that the Municipal Buildings Energy Efficiency Program is closed because all funds are committed. 14. County of Brant with copy of a letter to The Honourable David Cooke Minister of Municipal Affairs, with resolution with respect to the Provincial-Municipal Financial Relationship Report. 15. Ontario/Quebec Rapid Train Task Force with copy of Final Report. 16. Ministry of the Solicitor General with Newsrelease with respect to amendments to the Fire Marshals Act, Increase Public and Environ- mental Fire Safety. 17. Family & Children's Services of st. Thomas & Elgin with Alloca- tion of Children in Care and Financial Statement to May 31st, 1991. r-' 18. Minister of Municipal Affairs with copy of statement with respect to The Establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the Relationship Between Public and Private Interests in Land-Use Planning. 19. Ministry of Transportation advising of a second advance payment of subsidy for road improvement in the amount of $1,982,400. 20. Janet GOlding, Mayor, City of st. Thomas, with appreciation for the bookends on the occasion of the Official Dedication of their refurbished City Hall. 21. Mr. R.A. Barrett, City Administrator, City of st. Thomas, with copy of a letter to The Honourable Bob Rae with respect to the water supply study for the City of London. 22. County of Lambton advising of the hiring of a bus to go to the ACRO Convention in Midland. 23. Premier's Council on the Economy and Quality of Life with copy of the Premier's Address to the Council Members. (\ 24. Southwestern Ontario Travel Association with copy of the Lake Erie Circle Tour. 25. National Transportation Agency of Canada with copy of a letter to the Canadian National Railway Company advising that the Talbot Spur between Mileage 15.56 and Mileage 16.92 is not subject to abandonment control. 1609 County Council - 5 - September 11, 1991 FILED - continued 26. Township of Raleigh with resolution with respect to the Hopcroft Report. ~ 1 Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT the disposition of the Communications mailed previously be approved as follows: County Government and Reception Committee - #1-16 inclusive County Roads Committee - #1-17 inclusive Executive Committee - #1 Property and Agricultural committee - #1-6 inclusive Social Services Committee - #1-4 inclusive Filed #1-26 inclusive County Council - #1-4 inclusive. - Carried. EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS A presentation was made to Mrs. Kathleen Mahon by Reeve D.V. Chute, Chairman of the Homes for Senior citizens Committee, and Warden 0. M.L. Millman. A watch, cheque and certificate was presented to Mrs. , . Mahon on the occasion of her retirement after 21 1/2 years working at Elgin Manor. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT the First Report of the County Government and Reception Committee be adopted. A resolution was - Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT the First Report of the County Government and Reception Committee be tabled to the next Session. f' i This motion supercedes the motion to adopt and was voted upon and Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT the Second Report of the County Government and Reception Commit- tee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) ('I Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis THAT the Second Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1610 County Council - 6 - September 11, 1991 FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) r I . Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT the Second Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Geier THAT the First Report of the Homes for Senior Citizens Committee be adopted. r ! ' - Carried. SECOND REPORT - HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT the Second Report of the Homes for Senior Citizens Committee be adopted. - Carried. THIRD REPORT - HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT the Third Report of the Homes for Senior Citizens Committee be adopted. (' - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT the First Report of the Personnel Committee be adopted. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT Warden Millman be appointed to the Citizen's site Committee with regards to the Green Lane Landfill in the Township of Southwold as the County of Elgin appointee. - Carried. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 0: 1. Green Lane Landfill with copy of a letter to the Honourable Ruth Grier, Minister of the Environment, requesting not to designate under the Environmental Assessment Act the interim expansion of the Green Lane Landfill site. f,611 County Council - 7 - September 11, 1991 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS - continued 2. The st. Thomas and District Ministerial Association expressing their gratitude for faithful service in the community and offering any (~\ help they may be able to provide. 3. Ontario Institute of Agrologists advising of an upcoming Land Use Seminar and Workshop to be held September 25th, 1991 at the Co1dstream Community Hall, just outside of London. 4. De10itte & Touche with copy of Consolidated Financial Report for the year ended December 31st, 1990. Moved by Reeve Willsey Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT the "Consolidated Financial Report" prepared by County AUditors, Deloitte & Touche, for the year ended December 31st, 1990 be accepted. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT Council Correspondence numbered 1, 2 and 3 be filed. ~. ( - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Reeve Chute THAT we do now adjourn (11:49 A.M.) to meet again on September 11th, 1991 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. Council reconvened at 1:53 P.M. ROLL CALL - All members present except: Reeve Lavereau Reeve Allin Reeve Lyle (arrived 3:01 P.M.) Moved by Deputy Reeve Wilson Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren (\ THAT we go into Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. Warden Millman appointed Deputy Reeve Sandham as Chairman. The Committee rose without reporting. Mr. Sam Vary, a fisherman from Port Stanley, was present as pre- arranged to address Council on the Report on the Commercial Fishery Review completed by the Ministry of Natural Resources. He reviewed the economics of the fishing industry as it relates to Port Stanley and that the proposals would adversely affect the fishing industry. He requested that the Report prepared by Mr. R. Pugliese, Director of Planning for the County of Kent, be read. The correspondence was tabled by the County Government and Reception Committee and will be brought up again at their next meeting. Reeve Geier left at 3:04 P.M. THIRD REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) (\ Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis THAT the Third Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1612 County Council - 8 - September 11, 1991 FIRST REPORT - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE The First Report of the Social Services Committee was presented by Deputy Reeve Wilson and adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve Wilson and ~. Deputy Reeve van Kasteren. , Moved by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT the County of Elgin participate in the DuttonjDunwich Resource Library and that a Capital Interest Free Loan of $50,000.00 (consist- ing of $10.00 per square foot) be made to the Dutton/Dunwich Building Committee. Such Grant to be repaid as per the Elgin County Library Standard Municipal Lease, and that such Grant be authorized for pay- ment in 1991 and authorized to be drawn down as required. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT By-Law No. 91-45 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign an Agreement Between the County of Elgin and the Ministry of Community and Social Services re: the Purchase of Service Home Support and Services for the Elderly" be read a first time. r. \ ' - Carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT By-Law No. 91-45 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Rushmere THAT By-Law No. 91-45 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. o , Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT By-Law No. 91-46 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Execute an Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and the Corporation of the County of Middlesex Respecting Maintenance and Repair of Boundary Roads" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Willsey Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-46 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 91-46 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. o , Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT By-Law No. 91-47 "Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 90-48, a By-Law for the Regulation of Traffic" be read a first time. - Carried. r-' r-' o r-' 1613 County Council - 9 - September 11, 1991 Moved by Reeve Willsey Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-47 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT By-Law No. 91-47 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT By-Law No. 91-48 "Being a By-Law to Repeal By-Law No. 89-65" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll THAT By-Law No. 91-48 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-48 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Willsey Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-49 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the September 11th Session, 1991" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Wilson Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll THAT By-Law No. 91-49 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT By-Law No. 91-49 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT we do now adjourn (4:06 P.M.) to meet again on October 16th, 1991 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ~~ G. C. Leverton, Clerk. ~ ' "Ii ,,,,,,;;,,,,,, I'll (jO~,,-p._, . M. L. Millman, Warden. '1614 October Session - First Day Wednesday, the 16th day of October, 1991 ~ " ' The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 10:00 A.M., in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Deputy Reeve Hay Reeve Avram (arrived 11:10 A.M.) Reeve MacIntyre (arrived 10:30 A.M.) Reeve Allin Reeve Geier Warden Millman welcomed the student guests of the various Councillors and reviewed the role of the County by departments. She also explained how the Members of County Council were elected at the local municipality and sat on County Council. She briefly explained the itinerary for the day and expressed the hope that the day would be educational and that they enjoy it. r-' Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT the minutes of the September 11th, 1991 Session of the Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE 1. Bell Canada advising that they are using the County of Brant as a study model re: adding the cost of the 9.1.1. System to individual monthly accounts. 2. Ministries of Municipal Affairs and Natural Resources with Policy Statement entitled "Wetlands" and requesting comments. 3. Four Counties General Hospital with request to support, in letter form, in principal their proposal re: transportation for elderly and disabled persons. r-' 4. Michael D. Harris, M.P.P., with copy of Private Members Bill reo balancing budget every three fiscal years. 5. Township of Sombra with resolution requesting the Province to take the lead reo co-ordinating to facilitate the establishment of a 9.1.1. Emergency System. 6. Township of Ashfie1d with resolution requesting both the Province and the Federal Government to provide Stabilization Assistance. 7. Ministry of Supply and Services Canada with copy of proposals _ Shaping Canada's Future Together. 8. Minister of Municipal Affairs with copy of the Report of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Consultation Committee, chaired by cy Armstrong. COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (' 1. Sandra Kneale, Springfield, with letter and petition for assis- tance in reducing speed in the Village with the number of children living and playing there. 2. Ontario Municipal Board with Appointment for Hearing with respect to the Port Stanley Terminal Rail Inc. request to operate passenger excursions from Union to st. Thomas after sunset. 1615 County Council - 2 - October 16, 1991 COUNTY ROADS - continued ('. 3. McLennan, Wright, Barristers & Solicitors, with copy of a letter to Mr. John R. Bray, P. Eng., Director of Approvals, Ministry of the Environment with request to have the Green Lane Landfill operating life extended under Section 31 of The Environmental Protection Act, without a hearing. 4. united Counties of stormont, Dundas and Glengarry with copy of a resolution requesting the Ministry of the Environment to undertake the research necessary to determine the values of integrated waste manage- ment systems that separate recyc1ables and provide an energy source through incineration. 5. Ontario Municipal Board with copy of correspondence to Andrew C. Wright with copy of notice Df application for relief from rebuilding of the Taits Bridge. 6. Ministry of Transportation with 1992 Municipal Training Courses Calendar. 7. Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations with a copy of an application under the Land Titles Act by 370353 Ontario Limited with respect to property in Part of Lot 3, Concession 1, Township of Ma1ahide. (. 8. Ministry of Transportation with information on surplus land for sale in the Township of Southwold, Part of Lot 17, Concession 3. 9. Village of Port Burwell requesting the County to forward a letter indicating no interest in acquiring the water lot or associated prop- erty abutting Chatham Street. 10. Hennessey, Bowsher & Associates with questions concerning the demolition of a railway trestle just to the east of Highway #4 at the end of Elm street in the Township of Yarmouth. 11. st. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce with copy of a letter to Mr. Maurice Beaudry, Manager, st. Thomas Economic Development Corporation, expressing concerns over the implications of the closure of the Green Lane Landfill site. 12. ontario Municipal Board with approval of the expenditure to replace the Phi11more Bridge during 1992. ~'. 13. Ministry of Transportation with approval of the Supplementary Subsidy Allocation in the amount of $55,200.00 with respect to the Phi11more Bridge. 14. Ministry of the Environment with copy of a letter to Mr. R. MCCaig of the Green Lane Landfill confirming that the limits in the certifi- cate of approval have been reached and no further waste can be disposed of at the site. 15. Minister of the Environment confirming that a meeting has been convened for Tuesday, September 17th, 1991, at 10:00 A.M., in the fourteenth floor boardroom at 135 st. Clair Ave. West, Toronto, with respect to the closure of the Green Lane Landfill site. 16. Ministry of the Environment confirming that a Provisional Certif- icate of Approval for a Waste Disposal site (Transfer) will be issued shortly. 17. Ministry of the Environment outlining points agreed to at the September 16th meeting with respect to the Green Lane Landfill site and draft terms of reference with respect to monitoring well installa- tion. (',. 18. Ministry of Transportation with memo re: signing at unprotected crossing with restricted visibility. 19. Ministry of Transportation with copy of Memo 91-17 "Municipal Bridges - Load Limit By-Laws". 1616 County Council - 3 - October 16, 1991 COUNTY ROADS - continued 20. Mr. R.A. MCCaig, Green Lane Landfill, with copy of letter to Mr. Bob Barrett with respect to Draft Terms of Reference Hydrogeologic (~, Study. , 21. Public Works Canada, Ontario Region, advising of potential sur- plus federal property, portions of Federal Harbour, Village of Port Burwell. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. City of Toronto with resolution and request for all municipali- ties with a population of over 50,000 to provide a donation to the International Red Cross Society for the Chinese Flood Relief Fund. SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 1. Correctional Service Canada, Ontario Region, advising of a one day conference on sex offenders set for Thursday, November 28th, 1991 in London. 2. First Baptist Weekday Nursery with request for approval of day care rates. r-', 3. Wee Care Day Nursery, London, with request for an agreement for day care. FILED 1. Bank of Montreal with notice of change in prime interest rates as follows: effective September 13th, 1991 - decrease by 1/8% to 9.5% effective September 20th, 1991 - decrease by 1/4% to 9.25%. 2. Premier's Council on Health, Wellbeing and Social Justice, with details on some of the Health Strategy Fund Projects. 3. Bell Canada acknowledging Council's resolution with respect to the 9.1.1. System being billed to individuals monthly accounts. 4. Family & Children's Services of st. Thomas & Elgin with Allocation of Children In Care for the months of June, July and August. r-' 5. Association of Municipalities of ontario with copies of 91-13 AMO's Response to a Housing Framework for Ontario; 91-14 AMO's Response to Government Land for Housing; 91-15 AMO's Response to the Report of the Advisory Committee to the Minister of Municipal Affairs on Provincial- Municipal Financial Relationship 1991 (Hopcroft Report). 6. Minister of Municipal Affairs with copy of "Partners in Education" a folder describing our Municipal Education and Training Initiatives Program. 7. Environmental Assessment Board with copy of the Annual Report for 1991. 8. Union Gas Limited with notice that they have filed an application with the ontario Energy Board for an order fixing new rates to be effective April 1st, 1992 and April 1st, 1993. 9. Minister of Municipal Affairs with copy of a Statement to the Legislature by the Treasurer of Ontario on Mid-Year Spending Adjustment Plan. ~". I, 10. Linda Westbrook, President, Sparta Mercantile, expressing concern that schools in their fundraising programs promote products manufac- tured in the United states and Orient and not Canadian. 11. Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs with copy of a Discussion Paper entitled "A Canadian Social Charter, Making Our Shared Values Stronger" . 1617 County Council - 4 - October 16, 1991 FILED - continued 12. Rehoboth Girls' Home of Refuge & Support with invitation to attend an Open House on Saturday, October 19th, 1991 between the hours ('\ of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. '. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT the disposition of the Communications mailed previously, and those presented today, be approved as follows: County Government and Reception Committee - #1-8 inclusive County Roads Committee - #1-21 inclusive Executive Committee - #1 Social Services Committee - #1-5 inclusive Filed - #1-12 inclusive County Council - #1-5 inclusive. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE - Presented to the September 11th, 1991 Session (\ The Report was tabled to today's meeting. Moved by Deputy Reeve Shaw Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT Item VI(3) of the First Report to the County Government and Reception Committee to the September 11th, 1991 Session be amended by deleting everything after the word "with" in the second line to the end of the sentence and inserting "the County Administration Building". - Carried. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT the First Report of the County Government and Reception Committee to the September 11th, 1991 Session of County Council be amended by deleting Item 1, Subsection 12. - Carried. (', Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre THAT Item 1, Subsection 1 of the First Report of the County Government and Reception Committee to the September 11th, 1991 Session be amended by changing the method of appointing the one urban and one rural mem- ber at large, from the Striking Committee, to be elected by the County Council on the second day after all Committees have met to elect Chairmen and it be by open ballot. - Carried. The original Report, as amended, was then voted upon and it Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT the First Report of the County Government and Reception Committee be adopted. (\ An amendment was - 1618 County Council - 5 - October 16, 1991 Moved by Reeve Avram Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw r-' THAT Item 5 of the First Report of the County Government and Reception Committee be amended by changing the amount of $225.00 in the third line to $250.00. The amendment was voted upon and it was Defeated. The original Report as presented was voted upon and Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Chute THAT as the hour is now 12 o'clock Noon we continue on to conclude the business at hand. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck THAT we do now adjourn (12:05 P.M.) to meet again on October 16th, 1991 at 1:30 P.M. ('- - Carried. Council reconvened at 2:41 P.M. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Deputy Reeve Hay Reeve Allin Reeve Geier. Deputy Reeve Carroll and Deputy Reeve van Kasteren were absent with the student guests. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. o FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE The Second Report of the County Roads Committee was presented by Reeve Ford and adopted on motion of Reeve Ford and Reeve Mezenberg. FIRST REPORT - HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Lavereau (~'\ THAT the First Report of the Homes for Senior Citizens Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (mailed) 101~ County Council - 6 - October 16, 1991 Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT the First Report of the Personnel Committee be adopted. o , - Carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The First Report of the Executive Committee was presented by Deputy Reeve Wilson and adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve Wilson and Reeve Avram. FIRST REPORT - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE The First Report of the Social Services Committee was presented by Deputy Reeve Wilson and adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve Wilson and Reeve Lavereau. Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT Item 8 of the Second Report of the County Library Committee, to the September 11th, 1991 Session of Council, authorized the Warden and the Clerk to sign a sixty month lease for a Canon NP6650 photocopier r and it is recommended that it be altered to reflect sixty-six months, , the term actually set out in the lease. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT we support, in principle, the proposal for the Four Counties General Hospital catchment area, to provide three vehicles between the hours of 8-5, Monday to Friday, for the transportation for elderly and disabled persons. This support is being made with the understanding that it in no way concludes that financial assistance is being commit- ted by the County. - Carried. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 1. st. Thomas Rotary Music Festival with request for advertisement. r-' 2. Ministry of the Environment with Notice of Completion of Environ- mental Assessment Review and copies of the Review with respect to Ontario Hydro'S Class Environmental Assessment for Minor Transmission Facilities. 3. Ministry of Natural Resources with cheque in the amount of $3,384.37 paid out of the Aggregate Resources Act. 4. Thames Valley District Health Council advising of feedback semin- ars to be held to discuss the findings of the Conjoint Mental Health Study for Southwestern Ontario. 5. Federal Ministry of Multiculturalism and Citizenship with request for names of persons or groups which Council feels deserves a Citation for Citizenship. Moved by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT we subscribe to a full page ad in the st. Thomas Rotary Music Festival Program at a cost of $40.00 and repeat last year's advertise- ment. (". - Carried. (', ( o r-' ,. "rb20 County Council - 7 - October 16, 1991 Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT Council Correspondence numbered 2, 4 and 5 be filed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT we go into Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. Warden Millman appointed Reeve Ford as Chairman. The Committee rose without reporting. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT By-Law No. 91-50 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Lease re: Canon Photocopier" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Rushmere THAT By-Law No. 91-50 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 91-50 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Deputy Reeve Sandham THAT By-Law No. Level Structure time. 91-51 "Being a By-Law to Adopt criteria and Branch for the Elgin County Library System" be read a first - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT By-Law No. 91-51 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT By-Law No. 91-51 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lyle Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-52 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Lease with the Elgin Women Teachers' Association" be read a first time. - Carried. 162 L County Council - 8 - October 16, 1991 Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-52 be read a second time. n , - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT By-Law No. 91-52 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Shaw Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT By-Law No. 91-53 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Deed to Convey Land in the Township of Southwo1d to Donald D. and Velda E. Hutchison" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw (~ THAT By-Law No. 91-53 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Wilson Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-53 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck THAT By-Law No. 91-54 "Being a By-Law to Repeal By-Law No. 88-25" be read a first time. - Carried. (~ Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT By-Law No. 91-54 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT By-Law No. 91-54 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis THAT By-Law No. 91-55 "Being a By-Law to Establish Hourly Rates of Pay for Students" be read a first time. - Carried. ('~i Moved by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT By-Law No. 91-55 be read a second time. - Carried. 1622 County Council - 9 - October 16, 1991 Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Lavereau /~ , THAT By-Law No. 91-55 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Reeve Avram THAT By-Law No. 91-56 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Green Shield Administrative Services Agreement Weekly Indemnity" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT By-Law No. 91-56 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Lavereau r-\ THAT By-Law No. 91-56 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT By-Law No. 91-57 "Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 90-48, a By-Law for the Regulation of Traffic" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Rushmere THAT By-Law No. 91-57 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg ~, Seconded by Deputy Reeve Sandham THAT By-Law No. 91-57 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Chute THAT By-Law No. 91-58 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Munici- pal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the October 16th Session, 1991" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT By-Law No. 91-58 be read a second time. - Carried. (\ Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT ~y-Law No. 91-58 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. n (''. , ' r-', ('\ 162,3: County Council - 10 - October 16, 1991 Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT we do now adjourn (4:07 P.M.) to meet again on November 20th, 1991 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ..~,~ G. C. Leverton, Clerk. /;<~A-'~ 171, ll{Jc,4U''"~' ( M. L. Millman, Warden. 1624 November Session - First Day Wednesday, the 20th day of November, 1991 !~, The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 10:00 A.M., in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All Members present. Warden Millman welcomed the Reeves and Deputy Reeves elect from the various municipalities as observers for today's Session. Each Member stood and introduced themselves and the municipality they represented. Moved by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren Seconded by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck THAT the minutes of the October 16th, 1991 Session of the Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. r-\ I . COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE 1. Ministry of the Solicitor General with update on 1992-93 JEPP Guidelines. 2. City of Toronto with resolution respecting leg-hold traps, conni- bears and snares. 3. The Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth with resolution re: 1992 - The Year for Canada. 4. Ministry of the Solicitor General re: request to carryover JEPP Funding. 5. County of Kent reo appointment of Don Croucher as 9.1.1. Systems Consultant with the Ministry of the Solicitor General. 6. General Advisory Committee of the Elgin County pioneer Museum suggesting Mrs. Jeannie Leitch, R. R. #1, Wallacetown, for the County appointee to the Board. .---, (" COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE 1. Gunn & Associates requesting confirmation that the County has no objections to the passing of By-Law No. 91-16 of the Township of Southwo1d with respect to the closing of a road. 2. Gunn & Associates requesting confirmation with respect to the dedication of property located in Part of Lot 23, Concession 7, Town- ship of South Dorchester as a public highway. 3. Ministry of Transportation with memo entitled "Municipal Roadeo". 4. County of Lambton, Waste Management, advising that they support the resolution from the County of Perth regarding recycling of waste material as substitute fuel. 5. Proctor & Redfern Limited with copy of Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Study Report on the Elgin Water Supply System, Secondary System No.2, Big Otter Creek Watermain Crossing. ('\ 6. Ministry Paper No.1: Targets" . of the Environment with document entitled "Initiatives Regulatory Measures to Achieve ontario's Waste Reduction 7. Ministry of Transportation with copy of memo 91-19 "Funding of Municipal Grade Separations". 1625 County Council - 2 - November 20, 1991 COUNTY ROADS - continued 8. Ministry of Transportation advising of a workshop to be held November 19th from 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the Howard Johnson Motor Hotel on Wellington Road with respect to priority planning and budget session. (\ 9. Extendicare requesting signs to be posted warning motorists to drive carefully because of the Nursing Home. 10. Ministry of Natural Resources with copy of a letter to K.R. Axford Sand and Gravel Ltd. forwarding Class "A" Licence to operate a pit under the Aggregate Resources Act. HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 1. with Long Ministry of Community and Social Services and Ministry of Health copy of the Government of Ontario's Plan for the redirection of Term Care and Support Services. FILED 1. Federation of Canadian Municipalities with request for membership. !~, 2. Minister of Culture and Communications acknowledging receipt of Elgin's support for the City of Mississauga's proposed replacement of its Public Library Board with a Committee of Council. 3. County of Perth advising that Perth County Council filed the resolution from the County of Elgin regarding the decision of the Ministry of Health not to use defibu1ating equipment in ambulances until a 9.1.1. System is in existence. 4. Environmental Assessment Board with Notice of Hearing in relation to an application by the Ministry of Natural Resources for approval under the Environmental Assessment Act. 5. Family & Children's Services of st. Thomas & Elgin with Alloca- tion of Children In Care to September 30th, 1991. 6. Township of Malahide with copy of "Flood Emergency Plan". 7. Association of Municipalities of Ontario with copy of Report No. 91-17 "Disentangling the Provincial-Municipal Relationship". ('\ I ' 8. Bank of Montreal advising of a change in the prime interest rate as follows: 1. Effective October 25th, 1991 - decrease by .25% to 8.25% 2. Effective October 29th, 1991 - decrease by .25% to 8.50%. 9. Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology advising that the Elgin County Scholarship winners were: Theresa Noorloos, R. R. #3, Iona Station Martin Vandenberk, R. R. #2, st. Thomas. 10. Minister of Community and Social Services with response to the letter concerning the costs of implementing the recommendations con- tained in the Back on Track Report. 11. Ministry of Natural Resources acknowledging Elgin County's response on the Commercial Fish Review. 12. Ministry of Housing with information on appointments to Local Housing Authorities. (: 13. Ministry of the Environment with two copies of the Ministry of Government Services "Parent Class Environmental Assessment Process for MGS Realty Group Activities" and one copy of the "Background Report for the Development of a Parent Class Environmental Process for MGS Realty Group Activities". 1626 County Council - 3 - November 20, 1991 Moved by Deputy Reeve Hay Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT the disposition of the Communications mailed previously, be (', approved as follows: County Government and Reception Committee - #1-6 inclusive County Roads Committee - #1-10 inclusive Homes for Senior Citizens Committee - #1 Filed - #1-13 inclusive County Council - #1-3 inclusive. - Carried. EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS The following presentations were made by the Warden and Chairman of the respective Committees: ROADS DEPARTMENT - Reeve A.K. Ford Ronald C. Zel1as - 25 Years - Engraved Watch, Pen/Pencil Set for Spouse, Invitation to Council Luncheon, and Certificate - Lapel Pin, Dinner Voucher, Engraved Desk Set and Certifi- cate - Set of Glasses and Certificate - Retirement Allowance and Certif- icate (', Evelyn Bell-Frappier - 20 Years Fred N. Marshall Kenneth E. Abbott - 15 Years - 14 1/2 Years C. S. ANDERSON ROAD SCHOOL Ralph M. Gordon Kenneth Telfer Jack Mathews - Practical Metric and Everyday Math - Bridge and Culvert Management - Urban Construction (not present) MUNICIPAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM Excavation and Trenching Safety - Norman R. Glover - John L. Brown - Joseph Livingstone - Clayton Watters (not present) ELGIN MANOR - Reeve D.V. Chute (\ G. Wayne Mifflin - 15 Years - Set of Glasses and Certificate Mary Lou Brown - 10 Years - Certificate Rhonda L. Reiger - 10 Years - Part Time - Certificate TERRACE LODGE - Reeve D.V. Chute Sonia Beavers - 10 Years - Certificate COUNTY CLERK'S - Reeve E. Neukamm Charles C. Stafford - 10 Years - Certificate DELEGATIONS Members of the Dutton Centennial Committee were present and it was moved by Reeve Allin that they be now heard. Mr. Bob Purcell intro- duced the members of the Committee and extended an invitation to everyone to attend their most important event of the Centennial, a banquet, to be held at the Dutton/Dunwich Community Centre on Saturday, November 30th, 1991. Tickets are $10 each. (', The following members of Council indicated that they are allowing their names to stand for the position of Warden: Reeve Harry Mezenberg of the Township of Aldborough Reeve Hugh Lyle of the Township of Southwo1d. 1627 County Council - 4 - November 20, 1991 Mr. Max H. stewart, Chairman of the Land Division Committee was pre- sent to speak to the annual Report of the Committee which was mailed previously to members of Council. He briefly reviewed the contents which covered the period November 1st, 1990 to October 31st, 1991. ~ i . Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT the Report of the Land Division Committee regarding severances dealt with for the period November 1, 1990 to October 31, 1991 be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. Mr. Charlie Stafford, Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector, was present. Copies of the Tree Commissioner's Report and Weed Inspector's Report were mailed previously to Council. Questions by the various members of Council were fielded by Mr. Stafford. Reeve Mezenberg indicated that they had problems with loggers damaging the road and wondered if copies of the Notice of Intent to Cut could be forwarded to the Townships to alert the various road superintendents. A note of this request was made by the Clerk and is being referred to the General Government and Property Committee. Moved by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren r-' Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT the Tree Commissioner's Report be adopted and printed in the pro- ceedings. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Geier Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT the Weed Inspector's Report be adopted and printed in the pro- ceedings. - Carried. The Director of Homes for Senior Citizens financial statement was mailed previously to members of Council. Mr. F.J. Boyes, Director, was present to answer questions from Council. Moved by Reeve MacIntyre Seconded by Reeve Lavereau r-" THAT the Director's Report on the Homes for Senior citizens be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. The following Treasurer's Reports were mailed previously to members of Council: The Financial Report on Receipts and Expenditures Councillor's Remuneration Remuneration paid to Outside Boards. The Treasurer answered various questions. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT the Treasurer's Report on Receipts and Expenditures for the per- iod January 1st to October 31st, 1991 be accepted and printed in the proceedings. (~ , ' - Carried. 1628 County Council - 5 - November 20, 1991 Moved by Reeve Allin Seconded by Deputy Reeve Saridham r , ! THAT the Treasurer's Statement on Remuneration and Expenses for the Members of the Elgin County Council to October 19th, 1991 be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT the Treasurer's statement on Remuneration and Expenses to October 31st, 1991 for appointees to the st. Thomas Suburban Roads Commission and Members of the Land Division Committee be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT the First Report of the County Government and Reception Committee be adopted. f\ An amendment was - Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT Item #2 of the First Report of the County Government and Recep- tion Committee be amended by deleting the words "and 1993" in the second line. The amendment was voted upon and it was Carried. An amendment was - Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT Items #7 and 8 be deleted from the Report and referred to the incoming Council. The amendment was voted upon and was Defeated. ('\ The amended Report was then voted upon and Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. ( SECOND REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT the Second Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1629 County Council - 6 - November 20, 1991 FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson r-'. THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hofhuis THAT the First Report of the Homes for Senior Citizens committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT the First Report of the Property and Agricultural Committee be (\ adopted. - Carried. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Elgin-st. Thomas Health Unit advising of the passing of a regulation to increase the number of municipal members on the E1gin- st. Thomas Board of Health from four to six and requesting an addi- tional representative to be appointed when the County is establishing its representation in December. 2. Department of Finance, Ottawa, with publication entitled "Canadian Federalism and Economic Union: Partnerships for Prosperity". 3. Proctor & Redfern Limited with copy of Environmental Study Report on alternate means of providing the Hamlet of Wa11acetown with a per- manent water supply. Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Rushmere 1-------\ , THAT Council Communications numbered 1, 2 and 3 be filed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Rushmere THAT we do now adjourn (11:39 A.M.) to meet again on November 20th, 1991 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. Council reconvened at 2:02 P.M. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Reeve Allin. /\ j Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT we go into Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. Warden Millman appointed Reeve Geier as Chairman. . 1630 County Council - 7 - November 20, 1991 The Committee rose without reporting. SECOND REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (\ The Second Report Reeve Carroll and Ford. of the Executive Committee was presented by Deputy adopted on motion of Deputy Reeve Carroll and Reeve . FIRST REPORT - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE The First Report of the Personnel Committee was presented by Deputy Reeve Sandham. Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT the First Report of the Personnel Committee be adopted. An amendment was - Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT Item #3 of the First Report of the Personnel Committee be tabled to the December Session of Council and the Personnel Administrator ,/""., provide a detailed report. Reeve Neukamm requested a Recorded Vote. YEAS - Neukamm (2), Willsey, Wilson, Avram (2), Vandierendonck (2), Emerson, MacIntyre, Kahnt, Lavereau (2), HOfhuis, Coles, Geier. TOTAL YEAS - 16. NAYS - Mezenberg (2), Hay, Ford, West, Lyle (2) Carroll (2), Millman (2), Shaw (2), van Kasteren (2), Chute (2), Sandham, Rushmere. TOTAL NAYS - 19. Motion Defeated. The original resolution to adopt was then voted upon and Carried. Deputy Reeve Hofhuis left the meeting at this time (4:06 P.M.). SECOND REPORT - PROPERTY AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE The Second Report of the Property and Agricultural Committee was pre- r", sented by Reeve Neukamm and adopted on motion of Reeve Neukamm and ( " Reeve Coles. Deputy Reeve Sandham announced that there would an Elgin Municipal Association meeting held on December 19th, 1991, at 3:00 P.M., at the County Administration Building. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Chute RESOLUTION duly passed by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin (hereinafter called the "Corporation") at a meet- ing duly called and held in accordance with the law governing the Corporation on the 20th day of November, 1991. RESOLVED: 1. THAT all cheques of the Corporation drawn on its General Account be signed on its behalf by L. B. Shewfe1t, Treasurer, or R. M. Daniel, Deputy-Treasurer; (" 2. THAT the officers mentioned above are authorized for and on behalf of the Corporation: (a) to negotiate with, deposit with or transfer to the Bank of Montreal ("the Bank") (but for credit of the Corporation account only) all or any Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, Cheques and Orders for the payment of money and other negotiable paper, and for the purpose ~ 1631 County Council - 8 - November 20, 1991 to endorse the same or any of them on behalf of the Corporation (by rubber stamp or otherwise); (\ (b) to arrange, settle, balance and certify all books and accounts between the Corporation and the Bank; and to receive all paid cheques and vouchers, unpaid and unaccepted bills of exchange and other nego- tiable instruments; (c) to obtain delivery from the Bank of all or any stocks, bonds and other securities held by the said Bank in safekeeping or otherwise for the account of the Corporation and to give valid and binding receipts therefore. 3. THAT this resolution be communicated to the Bank and remain in force until written notice to the contrary shall have been given to the Manager at the branch of the Bank at which the account of the Corporation is kept and receipt of such notice duly acknowledged in writing. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson WHEREAS for the convenience of the County of Elgin it is deemed advis- (/"~, able that cheques drawn on the Bank of Montreal against the General, ' ' Payroll and Debenture Accounts of the County be signed by affixing the signature or signatures with a cheque-signing machine or other mechan- ical means: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. THAT the Bank of Montreal be and it is hereby authorized and directed to pay any and all cheques or instruments purporting to be cheques of the County presented for payment bearing facsimile signa- ture(s) of anyone of the following officers who have been duly authorized to sign cheques for and on behalf of the County: Treasurer Deputy-Treasurer. 2. THAT such cheques or instruments shall have the same legal effect, may be dealt with to all intents and purposes and shall bind the County as fully and effectually as if signed in the handwriting of and duly issued by such officer or officers for and on behalf of the County, regardless of howsoever or by whomsoever the said facsimile r-', signature(s) shall have been mechanically affixed. , 3. THAT the County shall provide the said Bank with a certified copy of this Resolution and certified specimens of such facsimile signa- tures and that such Resolution may be acted upon by each branch of the said Bank with which any dealings are had by the County until notice to the contrary of any change therein has been given in writing to the Manager or Acting Manager of such branch. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT By-Law No. 91-59 "To Regulate the Proceedings in the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin and Committees Thereof" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Coles r-\ Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hay \ THAT By-Law No. 91-59 be read a second time. - Carried. . 1632 County Council - 9 - November 20, 1991 Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Neukamm ('\ THAT Paragraph 1 of Section VII entitled "Organization of Committees" in By-Law No. 91-59 be amended by adding the following sentence after the first one "The Warden shall be, ex-officio, a member of the Committee to strike the Standing Committees". - Carried. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 91-59 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Rushmere Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT By-Law No. 91-60 "Being a By-Law to Establish the Annual Remuner- ation to be Paid to the Warden of the County of Elgin" be read a first time. (', \ . Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT By-Law No. 91-60 be read a second time. - Carried. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Rushmere THAT By-Law No. 91-60 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT By-Law No. 91-61 "Being a By-Law to Appoint AUditors for the County of Elgin" be read a first time. ~ , . - Carried. Moved by Reeve Kahnt Seconded by Reeve Lyle THAT By-Law No. 91-61 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren Seconded by Deputy Reeve West THAT By-Law No. 91-61 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Lavereau THAT By-Law No. 91-62 "Being a By-Law to Prescribe a Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Land Division Committee Applications" be read a first time. (-\ - Carried. . 1633 County Council - 10 - November 20, 1991 Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll Seconded by Reeve Lavereau (I THAT By-Law No. 91-62 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll THAT By-Law No. 91-62 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Lavereau Seconded by Reeve Coles THAT By-Law No. 91-63 "Being a By-Law to Establish Hourly Rates for Branch Library Part Time Employees" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Shaw Seconded by Reeve Lavereau (\ THAT By-Law No. 91-63 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Geier Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw THAT By-Law No. 91-63 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Shaw Seconded by Reeve Geier THAT By-Law No. 91-64 "Being a By-Law to Establish Hourly Rates of Pay for Part Time Employees" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Geier Seconded by Deputy Reeve Shaw i..... . I' THAT By-Law No. 91-64 be read a second tlme. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Shaw Seconded by Reeve Geier THAT By-Law No. 91-64 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve MacIntyre Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT By-Law No. 91-65 "Being a By-Law to Establish the Remuneration for the Tree Commissioner and Weed Inspector" be read a first time. - Carried. o Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilson THAT By-Law No. 91-65 be read a second time. - Carried. ~ 1634 County Council - 11 - November 20, 1991 Moved by Deputy Reeve Wilson Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre r-', THAT By-Law No. 91-65 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Avram Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 91-66 "Being a By-Law to Appoint a Clerk for the County of Elgin" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT By-Law No. 91-66 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Wilson Seconded by Reeve Geier ('; THAT By-Law No. 91-66 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT By-Law No. 91-67 "Being a By-Law to Appoint a Treasurer for the County of Elgin" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve MacIntyre Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 91-67 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Avram Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre r-'\ THAT By-Law No. 91-67 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT By-Law No. 91-68 "Being a By-Law to Appoint a Deputy-Treasurer for the County of Elgin" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Deputy Reeve Vandierendonck THAT By-Law No. 91-68 be read a second time. - Carried. ~'. '. Moved by Reeve Avram Seconded by Deputy Reeve van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 91-68 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. 1635 County Council - 12 - November 20, 1991 Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Deputy Reeve Sandham 0. , ' THAT By-Law No. 91-69 "Being a By-Law to Establish a Pay Schedule for Employees Covered by the Job Evaluation Scale, Other Than Certain Roads Department Employees" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-69 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Deputy Reeve Sandham THAT By-Law No. 91-69 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. f' I . Moved by Reeve Coles Seconded by Reeve Ford THAT By-Law No. 91-70 "Being a By-Law to Establish the Salaries for Various Positions of the County of Elgin" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Rushmere THAT By-Law No. 91-70 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve West Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 91-70 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute ~\ Seconded by Reeve Emerson THAT By-Law No. 91-71 "A By-Law to Confirm proceedings of the Munici- pal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the November 20th Session, 1991" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Deputy Reeve Sandham THAT By-Law No. 91-71 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Sandham Seconded by Reeve Chute THAT By-Law No. 91-71 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (' Warden Millman presented desk sets to the retiring members of Council. Reeve Lavereau addressed Council and expressed his appreciation for his term served. (\ (\ ("'" (\ " 1636 County Council - 13 - November 20, 1991 Moved by Reeve Ford Seconded by Reeve Kahnt THAT we do now adjourn (4:53 P.M.) sine die. - Carried. .~~.>4-.-.., G. C. Leverton, Clerk. ~ 1637 December Session - First Day Tuesday, the 10th day of December, 1991 (' The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, 450 Sunset Drive, st. Thomas, at 2:00 P.M., as required by by-law. ROLL CALL - The following members, having filed Certificates, took their seats at the Council Table: Harry J. Mezenberg Reeve A1dborough Duncan J. McPhail Deputy Reeve A1dborough Leta D. West Reeve Dunwich Peter Hentz Deputy Reeve Dunwich Hugh F. Lyle Reeve Southwold W. Perry Clutterbuck Deputy Reeve Southwold Marian L. Millman Reeve Yarmouth Theo Webber Deputy Reeve Yarmouth Emil Neukamm Reeve Malahide Murray C. Benner Deputy Reeve Ma1ahide D. Vane Chute Reeve Bayham Joseph A. Vo1kaert Deputy Reeve Bayham Clarence R. Willsey Reeve South Dorchester John R. Wilson Deputy Reeve South Dorchester r-.....\ Roger Vandierendonck Reeve Aylmer , . John P. Spenard Deputy Reeve Aylmer David A. Geier Reeve Belmont Hugh P. MacGinnis Reeve Dutton D. Hugh Brooks Reeve Port Burwell Sylvia M. Hofhuis Reeve Port Stanley Arthur D. Derrough Deputy Reeve Port Stanley John R. Fisher Reeve Rodney William C. MacIntyre Reeve Springfield Kenneth C. Emerson Reeve Vienna Joseph Fischer Reeve West Lorne Dianne L. Buchanan Deputy Reeve West Lorne Moved by Reeve Millman Seconded by Reeve Willsey r-' THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin hereby agrees that the election of Warden for the year 1992 shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures numbered three to eight as set out in By-Law No. 88-64, Being a By-Law to Provide for the Guidance Upon the Procedure for the Election of Warden, except that in the event only one person runs for the Office, the election procedure may be dispensed with in favour of a resolution appointing the person as Warden. - Carried. The Clerk announced that any member of Council who was a candidate for the Office of Warden would now be given an opportunity to address Council. Reeve Hugh F. Lyle addressed Council and indicated he was running for the position of Warden and solicited their support. Reeve Harry J. Mezenberg also addressed and indicated that he too was a candidate and solicited support. The election of Warden then took place and Reeve Hugh F. Lyle received fourteen votes and Reeve Harry J. Mezenberg received twelve. Reeve Hugh F. Lyle was declared Warden for 1992. Warden Lyle took the Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance. The Warden then left the room and was gowned and re-entered the Council Chambers and was officially presented with the Chain of Office, Lord Elgin Watch, and Gavel of Office by Ex-Warden Marian L. Millman. (\ Warden Lyle then addressed Council expressing appreciation for the honour bestowed on him. T 1638 County Council - 2 - December 10, 1991 Moved by Deputy Reeve Webber Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT the minutes of the Novem~er 20th, 1991 Session of the Elgin (': County Council be adopted. r-' r (-"\ - Carried. Warden Lyle appointed Reeve ctute, Reeve Vandierendonck, Reeve MacIntyre and Reeve Mezenberg as members of the Special Committee to strike the Standing Committee for 1992. Moved by Deputy Reeve Spenard Seconded by Deputy Reeve Wilsrn THAT we do now adjourn (2:24 r.M.) to meet again on December 12th, 1991 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. December ~ession - Second Day Thursday, the l~th day of December, 1991 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 10:00 A.M., in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All members present. COMMITT~E COMMUNICATIONS COUNTY I ROADS COMMITTEE 1. an of Ontario Municipal Board w appeal by the C.N.R. from the Village of West Lorne, th notice of appointment for hearing of decision of the Committee of Adjustment set for January 14th, 1992. EXEC TIVE COMMITTEE 1. Ministry of Citizenship w th copy of Discussion Paper on Employ- ment Equity Legislation entit ed "Working Towards Equality". GENERAL GOVERNMttNT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE 1. Township of Limerick with I resolution with respect to Environmental Protection Act Part VII, Sewage Systems. 2. County of Bruce with reso~ution declaring Bruce County an Economic Disaster Area. 3. Fair Tax Commission forma~ly inviting Elgin County to assist in its deliberations. 4. D.C. Jackson Realty Corp. Iwith reply to proposed extension of existing lease. 5. Township of Yarmouth sugg~sting Mr. Andy van Kasteren be appointed to the Land Division committe~ to replace the TownShip's current mem- ber, Mr. John MCKinlay. 6. County tion to be erty taxes of Renfrew with re~olution requiring the Boards of Educa- responsible for th levy and collection of education prop- effective January st, 1993. SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 1. Aylmer Pre-School Day Car~ Centre with rates for 1992. 1639 County Council - 3 - December 12, 1991 FILED 1. Ontario Municipal Board advising of new procedures in order to resolve certain consent and minor variance matters in areas where sig- ~, nificant delays are now experienced. \ 2. City of st. Thomas with notice of the passing of a Development Charges By-Law No. 215-91. 3. Village of West Lorne with certified true copy of By-Law 91-29 designating Purple Loosestrife as a local weed. 4. Ministry of the Solicitor General with information on Bill 115 to allow Sunday retailing in December. 5. Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with Executive Summary of Draft Class Environmental Assessment for Remedial Flood and Erosion Control Projects. 6. Township of Bruce advising that they have supported the resolu- tion from Ashfie1d Township re: providing farmers with the same 4% level of Net Income Stabilization Account Assistance being provided in Saskatchewan. 7. Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit with a copy of the Final Report: A ~ Study of Poverty in Elgin County and st. Thomas Summer 1991. , 8. Ken Monteith, M.P., acknowledging receipt of the resolution passed by Council re: 1992 - The Year for Canada. 9. Village of Dutton with copy of a notice of the passing of a Development Charges By-Law. 10. Ministry of the Environment advising that the Ministry of Government Services has formally submitted a two-volume Environmental Assessment entitled "Parent Class Environmental Assessment Process for MGS Realty Group Activities" and advising copies are available. 11. Ministry of Natural Resources acknowledging receipt of Elgin's comments on the Commercial Fish Review. 12. Teresa Noor1oos with appreciation for Scholarship. 13. Elgin-St. Thomas Health unit with copy of 1990 Annual Report. 14. Multiculturalism and Citizenship Canada with literature on the theme Canadian Citizenship - Take it to Heart. (~ , ' 15. Ministry of AgriCUlture and Food acknowledging Elgin's support for the resolution from the Township of Ashfield. 16. Minister Responsible for the Automobile Insurance Review with copy of booklet entitled "The Road Ahead, Ontario Strategy for Auto- mobile Insurance Reform". Moved by Deputy Reeve McPhail Seconded by Reeve MacIntyre THAT the disposition of the Communications presented today be approved as follows: County Roads Committee - #1 Executive Committee - #1 General Government and Property Committee - #1-6 inclusive Social Services Committee - #1 Filed - #1-16 inclusive County Council - #1-10 inclusive. 0\ - Carried. 1640 County Council - 4 - December 12, 1991 EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS (> Mr. Les Giles was present on the occasion of his retirement after twenty-three and one-half years with the Roads Department. Ex-Warden Marian Millman and Warden Hugh Lyle presented Mr. Giles with a Certificate, a watch and a cheque and expressed the County's appreci- ation for the number of years rendered in the Roads Department. The Report of the Special Committee to Strike the Standing Committees for the year 1992 was presented by Reeve Chute and adopted on motion of Reeve Chute and Reeve Vandierendonck. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT for members to be appointed to the Executive Committee, it be by nomination and the voting be one vote for each member. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Fischer Seconded by Deputy Reeve McPhail THAT the Warden and the Treasurer be authorized to borrow up to Seven Million Dollars from the Bank of Montreal, as may be required during (\ 1992, and that a by-law be prepared. \ - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Derrough Seconded by Deputy Reeve McPhail THAT the Treasurer be authorized to continue monthly payments to the Children's Aid Society on the basis of the 1990 approved budget, requiring a County contribution of $168,263.00, until the 1991 budget is approved by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, at which time the payments will be adjusted to reflect that amount, and will continue until the 1992 budget is established and approved by the Ministry. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Spenard Seconded by Deputy Reeve Derrough (' THAT the Treasurer be authorized to continue monthly payments to the Elgin-st. Thomas Health unit on the basis of the 1990 approved budget, requiring a County contribution of $365,602.00, until the 1991 budget is approved by the Ministry of Health, at which time the payments will be adjusted to reflect that amount, and will continue until the 1992 budget is established and approved by the Ministry. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Geier Seconded by Reeve Brooks THAT the Treasurer be authorized to continue monthly payments to the Elgin County pioneer Museum on the basis of the 1991 grant of $48,357.00 until the 1992 grant is established and approved by County Council. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve C1utterbuck Seconded by Reeve Willsey ('\ THAT County Council appointees to the Elgin-st. Thomas Health Unit Board be paid the following rates, for attending meetings of the said Board and Committee thereof, effective January 1st, 1992: (a) For attending a meeting, when the said meeting is over three (3) hours in duration - $95.00 1641 County Council - 5 - December 12, 1991 (b) For attending a meeting, when the said meeting is three (3) hours or less in duration - $62.00 (' (c) in addition to the above remuneration, each member shall be paid $.30 for each kilometre necessarily travelled in attending such meet- ings. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Vandierendonck THAT Reeve Marian L. Millman be nominated to the County and Regional section of A.M.O. Executive and if elected, she be paid the usual per diem and mileage for serving. - Carried. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Ministry of the Environment, with copy of notice that the direc- tor intends to issue an order under the Environmental Protection Act to Shamrock Chemicals and others with respect to a contaminate, namely Sulfuric Acid, located in Port Stanley. (': 2. Minister of Revenue, acknowledging County Council's request for a Tax Impact Study and advising that the delay in the Assessment Rolls will be made for all municipalities in the County, until March 24th, 1992. 3. Deputy Minister of Transportation, advising of a change in the funding for County Roads Department, overhead, equipment and housing expenditures, effective 1992. 4. Fred Groch, Acting Secretary and Engineer to the st. Thomas Suburban Road Commission, advising that the appointment of Mr. Albert Auckland to the st. Thomas Suburban Road Commission expires January 31st, 1992. 5. Michael D. Harris, M.P.P., Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, with copy of New Directions - Volume One: A Blue- print for Economic Renewal and Prosperity in Ontario. 6. Executive Committee of the Elgin County pioneer Museum, with invitation to attend the Annual Christmas Evening Party, Wednesday December 11th, 1991, from 7:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. (' 7. Invi tat ion to attend on Wednesday, December 11th at st. Joseph's High School, 6:30 to 10:00 P.M., to participate in a forum sponsored by the Federal Government for views on "What will It Take To Make Our Country Prosperous?" 8. Minister of Citizenship and Minister of Culture and Communica- tions, announcing the 1992 series of Volunteer Awards. 9. The Ontario Municipal Management Institute, with request for mem- bership. 10. the ing Association of Municipalities Association to submit names of on the Section Executive. of Ontario, inviting all members of persons who are interested in serv- Moved by Reeve Fisher Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT Council Communications numbered 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 be filed. (\ - Carried. (1 (~, (-'\ (\ . 1642 County Council - 6 - December 12, 1991 Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Chute THAT By-Law No. 91-72 "To Appoint a County Roads Committee" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Volkaert Seconded by Reeve Brooks THAT By-Law No. 91-72 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Spenard Seconded by Deputy Reeve Benner THAT By-Law No. 91-72 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT we do now adjourn (10:52 A.M.) to meet again on December 12th, 1991 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. Council reconvened at 3:39 P.M. ROLL CALL - All members present. The election of one urban and one rural member to the Executive Committee was considered. Moved by Reeve Geier Seconded by Reeve Hofhuis THAT Reeve W.C. MacIntyre be the urban representative to the Executive Committee. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Deputy Reeve Volkaert THAT nominations close. - Carried. The motion appointing Reeve MacIntyre was then voted upon and Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT Reeve Neukamm be the rural representative to the Executive Committee. Moved by Reeve Fischer Seconded by Deputy Reeve Volkaert THAT nominations close. - Carried. The motion appointing Reeve Neukamm as the rural member was voted upon and Carried. Moved by Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Deputy Reeve Benner THAT we do now adjourn (3:43 P.M.) to meet again on Thursday, December 12th, 1991 at 4:00 P.M. - Carried. 1643 County Council - 7 - December 12, 1991 Council reconvened at 5:02 P.M. Moved by Deputy Reeve Benner Seconded by Reeve Vandierendonck (: THAT we go into Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. Warden Lyle appointed Reeve Geier as Chairman. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Deputy Reeve Volkaert THAT we rise without reporting. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT a reply be sent to the Deputy Minister of Transportation ack- nowledging receipt of the letter advising of the change to urban accounting and objecting to the fact that this was done without any consultation with the local municipal councils. ('. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Fisher THAT Reeve Leta West sit as the County's representative in the meet- ings of the proposed amalgamation of the Villages of Rodney and West Lorne and the Township of Aldborough and be paid the usual per diem and mileage. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Webber Seconded by Reeve Geier THAT the following be appointed as County representatives to attend any meetings between the city of st. Thomas, Township of Yarmouth and the Township of Southwold, with respect to boundary adjustments: (\ Deputy Reeve J.R. Wilson Reeve E. Neukamm. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE The First Report of the Social Services Committee was presented by Reeve Hofhuis and adopted on motion of Reeve Hofhuis and Deputy Reeve Spenard. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The First Report of the Executive Committee was presented by Reeve Neukamm and adopted on motion of Reeve Neukamm and Deputy Reeve Volkaert. FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE The First Report of the General Government and Property Committee was presented by Reeve Vandierendonck and adopted on motion of Reeve Vandierendonck and Reeve Geier. ('\ FIRST REPORT - HOMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE The First Report of the Homes for Senior citizens Committee was pre- sented by Reeve Chute and adopted on motion of Reeve Chute and Deputy Reeve Webber. . 1644 County Council - 8 - December 12, 1991 Moved by Deputy Reeve Hentz Seconded by Reeve MacGinnis 1. THAT all cheques of the Corporation drawn on its Elgin County ~. Homes for Senior Citizens Savings (In Trust for Residents) accounts be ! . signed on its behalf by Director/Administrator, Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer (any two of them). 2. THAT the officers mentioned above are authorized for and on behalf of the Corporation: (a) to negotiate with, deposit with or transfer to the Bank of Montreal ("the Bank") (but for credit of the Corporation account only) all or any Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, Cheques and Orders for the payment of money and other negotiable paper, and for the purpose to endorse the same or any of them on behalf of the Corporation (by rubber stamp or otherwise); (b) to arrange, settle, balance and certify all books and accounts between the Corporation and the Bank; and to receive all paid cheques and vouchers, unpaid and unaccepted bills of exchange and other nego- tiable instruments; (c) to obtain delivery from the Bank of all or any stocks, bonds and other securities held by the said Bank in safekeeping or otherwise for the account of the Corporation and to give valid and binding reoeipts therefore. ~, ( , 3. THAT this resolution be communicated to the Bank and remain in force until written notice to the contrary shall have been given to the Manager at the Branch of the Bank at which the account of the Corporation is kept and receipt of such notice duly acknowledged in writing. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Deputy Reeve Volkaert THAT as the hour is now six o'clock we carryon to conclude the busi- ness at hand. - Carried. (-, I . Moved by Reeve Fisher Seconded by Reeve Chute THAT By-Law No. 91-73 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Collective Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and the Canadian union of Public Employees with Respect to the Corpo- ration's County Library Employees" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Deputy Reeve Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 91-73 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Chute Seconded by Reeve Brooks THAT By-Law No. 91-73 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (\ Moved by Reeve Fischer Seconded by Deputy Reeve McPhail THAT By-Law No. 91-74 "Being a By-Law to Appoint a Land Division Committee be read a first time. - Carried. 1645 County Council - 9 - December 12, 1991 Moved by Deputy Reeve McPhail Seconded by Reeve Fisher THAT By-Law No. 91-74 be read a second time. (\ .. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Mezenberg Seconded by Reeve Fischer THAT By-Law No. 91-74 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve West Seconded by Deputy Reeve Buchanan THAT By-Law No. 91-75 "To Authorize the Warden and the Treasurer to Borrow the Sum of Seven Million Dollars" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Buchanan Seconded by Reeve Fischer (. THAT By-Law No. 91-75 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Fischer Seconded by Reeve West THAT By-Law No. 91-75 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Hentz Seconded by Deputy Reeve Benner THAT By-Law No. 91-76 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Letter of Understanding with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (Local 841.6)" be read a first time. - Carried. (" Moved by Deputy Reeve Hentz Seconded by Reeve Vandierendonck THAT By-Law No. 91-76 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve West Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hentz THAT By-Law No. 91-76 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve MacGinnis Seconded by Deputy Reeve Hentz THAT By-Law No. 91-77 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Lease with D.C. Jackson Realty Corp." be read a first time. - Carried. (' \ Moved by Reeve MacGinnis Seconded by Reeve west THAT By-Law No. 91-77 be read a second time. - carried. 1646 County Council - 10 - December 12, 1991 Moved by Reeve MacGinnis Seconded by Deputy Reeve Spenard (\ THAT By-Law No. 91-77 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Millman Seconded by Deputy Reeve Derrough THAT By-Law No. 91-78 "Being a By-Law to Establish a Pay Schedule for Employees Covered by the Job Evaluation Scale, Other than Certain Roads Department Employees" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Webber Seconded by Deputy Reeve Derrough THAT By-Law No. 91-78 be read a second time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Webber Seconded by Reeve Millman (~ THAT By-Law No. 91-78 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve MacIntyre Seconded by Reeve Willsey THAT By-Law No. 91-79 "Being a By-Law to Establish the Salaries for Various Positions of the County of Elgin" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Deputy Reeve Wilson Seconded by Reeve Geier THAT By-Law No. 91-79 be read a second time. - Carried. (~ Moved by Reeve Hofhuis Seconded by Deputy Reeve Clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 91-79 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Vandierendonck Seconded by Deputy Reeve Benner THAT By-Law No. 91-80 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Munici- pal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the December 10th and 12th Session, 1991" be read a first time. - Carried. Moved by Reeve Neukamm Seconded by Reeve Brooks THAT By-Law No. 91-80 be read a second time. - Carried. (~ Moved by Deputy Reeve Volkaert Seconded by Reeve Neukamm THAT By-Law No. 91-80 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. County Council Moved by Reeve Brooks Seconded by Deputy Reeve Benner . 1647 - 11 - December 12, 1991 THAT we do now adjourn (6:16 P.M.) to meet again on December 18th, ~\ 1991 at 2:00 P.M. i /~ I . (\ r, , . ~~ G. C. Leverton, Clerk. - Carried. ~) '-\~ ~ j/ /-'7; \'-../, . F. Lyle Warden. 1648 December Session - First Day Wednesday, the 18th day of December, 1991 (\ The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 2:00 P.M., in accordance with adjournment. Warden Lyle welcomed representatives of City Council, Staff and mem- bers of the Regional Assessment Office. ROLL CALL - All Members present except: Deputy Reeve Wilson Reeve Hofhuis. The purpose of the meeting was to receive the result of a County-Wide Tax Impact Study. In addition to County Council, members of city Council and Administration, and representatives from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs as well as the Ministry of Revenue were present. Mr. stu Stephen, Regional Assessment Commissioner, reviewed the results and gave each member a copy. The procedure used was under Section 63. An overhead presentation was made and questions answered from the floor. In addition to the presentation, a copy of the Tax Impact Study under Section 70 "Full Market Value" was left with the (\ County and City for their information. It is the intention of Mr. Stephen to make the presentation on December 19th at 2:00 P.M. to all the Clerks and Treasurers in the County. Prior to January 22nd he will hold meetings with all the local municipalities and review the results of the Study. Hopefully, a decision can be made by the local municipalities in time for January 22nd for County Council to deal with it. A short break took place as the members of the Ministry of Revenue and others left the meeting. Council reconvened. LAND DIVISION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The Clerk explained that Mr. Albert Ford had telephoned him and indi- cated that he would not allow his name to stand for the appointment to the Land Division Committee. The Clerk asked for guidance as to what he should do as he did not send any correspondence out with regard to the balance of the appointments. He was instructed to proceed just as if Mr. Ford had not telephoned and request that he reply in writing as to his intentions. /---'\ Moved by Reeve Emerson Seconded by Reeve Mezenberg THAT the Warden's Banquet be held on Saturday, October 24th, 1992 at st. Anne's Parish Centre. - Carried. Moved by Reeve MacIntyre Seconded by Reeve Geier THAT we approve of the 1991 budget for the Family & Children's Services of st. Thomas & Elgin in the amount of $2,001,862 requiring a County contribution of $213,928. - Carried. (\ . 1649 County Council - 2 - December 18, 1991 Moved by Reeve West Seconded by Deputy Reeve Clutterbuck r. THAT we do now adjourn (4:29 P.M.) to meet again on January 22nd, 1992 \ \ . at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ,,~~~ G. C. Leverton, Clerk. ~~/11!~ H. F. Ly, e, Warden. (-\ ~ I . \ /'\ i