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1994 Minutes r", r (\ 1852 January Session - First Day Tuesday, the 25th day of January, 1994 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 Councillors Mezenberg, West and Benner. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the minutes of the December 14th and 16th, 1993 Sessions of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. DELEGATION Mr. Terry Kondrat, Executive Vice-President, st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, Mr. Kerry Day, Chair, "Partners in Progress" Campaign, and Dr. Robert Jones addressed Council regarding the hospital's fund-raising initiative. Mr. Kondrat explained the economic impact of the current project which involves the upgrading of a fire safety system, the installation of air-conditioning for all patient areas and the renovation and re-decorating of patient rooms. Using overhead slides, Mr. Kondrat reported that the project involves $6.9 Million, of which $4.6 Million have been provided by the Government of Ontario. The remaining $2.3 Million will be raised through the "Partners in Progress" Campaign. Dr. Jones, using projection slides, explained the retrofit project further and noted that in 1993, 70,000 patients were served by the hospital. Mr. Day concluded the presentation by asking Council to donate $500,000.00 towards the project. Mr. Day also invited all members of Council to tour the facility and see in person the renovations being undertaken. Following a series of questions from County Council, Warden Chute thanked the delegation for their presentation and noted that the request for funding assistance will be referred to the County's grant committee for further consideration. Warden Chute, on behalf of Council, also wished Mr. Jon Skafel a speedy recovery during his convalescence from a recent automobile accident. Council recessed for 10 minutes at 10:40 A.M. and then reconvened. On behalf of County Council, Warden Chute extended sympathy to the Council and residents of the Village of Port Burwell in view of the recent passing of their road superintendent, from an unexpected occurrence. Councillor Nesbitt noted that Mr. Kilpatrick was a valued member of the community and will be sadly missed. REPORT OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1854 County'Council - 3 - January 25, 1994 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - None. (\ , COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Village of Port Stanley Re: Mandatory Rabies Vaccinations. 2. Elgin st. Thomas Health Unit Re: Proclamation of Eating Disorders Awareness Week. 3. Ed Philip, Minister of Municipal Affairs, advising that he will be attending the R.O.M.A. Conference in Toronto, on February 7 and 8, 1994, and offering to meet with individual delegations. Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT correspondence items #1 and 3 be filed for information purposes. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Derrough (\ THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin proclaim the week of February 1st - 7th, 1994 as "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" in Elgin County. - Carried. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Swain Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT we do now go into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In Camera" to discuss a Personnel/Property matter. - Carried. Warden Chute remained in the Chair. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT we do now rise without reporting. (-, - Carried. As Chairman of st. Thomas & Elgin Family & Children's Services, Councillor Vandierendonck announced that this is the 100th year of the Children's Aid Society and encouraged all members of Council to take part in the celebrations. Councillor Wilson suggested that, since it appears that Council will not be meeting in the afternoon, members may wish to tour the hospital following the lunch-break. The Clerk was directed to contact Mr. Kondrat to arrange a tour of the proposed project for 1:30 P.M. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 94-1 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk of the County of Elgin to Sign an Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and the Young Women's Christian Association" be read a first and second time. ( - Carried. r'\ (-, , (~\ (' County Council Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Derrough - 5 - ;1856 January 25, 1994 THAT we do now adjourn (11:44 a.m.) to meet again on February 25th, 1994 at 10:00 A.M. M. G. McDon d, County Clerk. - Carried. 2:).~ D. V. Chute, Warden. 1857 February Session - First Day Friday, the 25th day of February, 1994 (\, 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 Councillors MCPhail, Geier and MacIntyre. (Councillor McPhail entered the meeting at 10:05 A.M.) Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT the minutes of the January 25th, 1994 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. (..-..'\, . DELEGATION Mr. Steve Janes, P. Eng., S.H. Janes and Associates, addressed Council regarding the status of Waste Management Planning in the County of Elgin. Referring to a memorandum circulated to County Council, Mr. Janes explained the shopping list of services being offered by Green Lane Landfill. He noted that the prices quoted are not fixed and may be subject to change pending further negotiations. In order to present a united front on this matter, Mr. Janes suggested that a meeting be held with area Clerks/Treasurers to discuss past waste management costs and compare those costs to the figures presented in the shopping list. Mr. Janes then answered a series of questions from Council. By show of hands, Council concurred with Mr. Janes' suggestion to hold an area-wide meeting with local Clerks/Treasurers and subsequently directed the County Clerk to make the necessary arrangements. Mr. Janes was excused at 10:35 A.M. following his presentation. REPORT OF COMMITTEES " The Clerk reminded Council that the budget recommendations made in each , of the reports were being reported for information purposes only and that by adopting a particular committee report, did not mean that the budgets were being adopted simultaneously. The budget items were merely committee recommendations to be considered by the Executive Committee during its review of aggregate budgets. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutter buck Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the Second Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1858 County Council - 2 - February 25, 1994 FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor Willsey (',\ THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. A number of questions were asked of the County Engineer and the County Clerk regarding a standard agreement to be used between the County and the municipalities for work by municipalities on County Road Allowances. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT recommendation #4 of the First Report of the County Roads Committee to Council regarding a standard agreement for municipalities for work on County Roads be deleted and referred back to the Roads Committee for consideration at its March meeting. - Carried. The main Motion, as amended, was then voted on and declared CARRIED. FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (mailed) (\, Moved by Councillor Mezenberg , Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis r THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. Councillors Lyle, Hofhuis and Wilson enquired as to the reasoning behind the $100,000.00 donation to the st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital instead of the $500,000.00 that was requested. Councillor Vandierendonck indicated that the figures presented in the Executive Committee Report were preliminary and may be subject to change upon final review of the overall budget for the County. Council took a short break at 11:10 A.M. and reconvened at 11:25 A.M. REPORTS OF OFFICIALS The following recommendations were approved in view of four statements/ reports from the County Treasurer: Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis o THAT the Treasurer's Statement on Remuneration and Expenses to December 31st, 1993 for Appointees to the st. Thomas Suburban Roads Commission and members of the Land Division Committee and other outside boards be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. 1859 County Council - 3 - February 25, 1994 Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the Treasurer's statement on Remuneration and Expenses for the members of Elgin County Council to December 31st, 1993 be accepted and (, printed in the proceedings. r , . - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor West THAT the Treasurer's Report on Convention Expenses for members of Elgin County Council for the year ended December 31st, 1993 be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the Treasurer's statement on Convention Expenses for members of the Elgin County Land Division Committee and st. Thomas Suburban Roads Commission for the year ended December 31st, 1993 be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. CANADA/ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM The County Engineer presented the highlights of his report previously circulated to County Council on the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Program. Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the Engineer'S report on the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Program be received for information. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INOUIRIES BY MEMBERS None. (, 2. NOTICE OF MOTION None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 1. 2. 3 . 4. ,\ i 5. Elgin-st. Thomas Health Unit Re: Proclamation of National Nutrition Month, March 1994. Floyd Laughren, Minister of Finance Re: Provincial Funding to Municipalities. Floyd Laughren, Minister of Finance Re: Declining Federal Support for Vital Programs. Bob Rae, Premier of Ontario Re: Short Line Rail Service. Ed Philip, Minister of Municipal Affairs Re: Commission on Planning and Development Reform. 18tiU County Council - 4 - February 25, 1994 Council Correspondence 6. Roland M. Armitage, Mayor, Township of West Carleton Re: Resolution on Bill 77, An Act to Amend the structure of Local Government in ottawa-Carleton. (\ Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the month of March 1994 be proclaimed "Nutrition Month" in Elgin County. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT Council correspondence items #2-6 be filed for information. - Carried. Councillor Millman announced that Family & Children's Services in conjunction with Arthur Voaden Secondary School are having a fund-raising event and that she has tickets available for purchase. (\ Moved by Councillor Volkaert , Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT we do now recess (11:45 A.M.) to meet again on February 25, 1994 at 1:15 P.M. Council reconvened at 1:30 P.M. with Warden Chute in the Chair. ROLL CALL All members present except Councillors Geier, MacIntyre and Lyle. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT we do now go into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In Camera" to discuss personnel and property matters. - Carried. Councillor Millman assumed the Chair. (', Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Derrough THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Benner THAT the Second Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/ENQUIRIES BY MEMBERS (\ None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION None. 1861 County Council - 5 - February 25, 1994 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY None. r BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Willsey THAT By-Law No. 94-6 "To Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Program Agreement for the provision of Child Care Services under the jobsOntario Training Fund" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Webber . .. ~~ THAT By-Law No. 94-6 be read a third time and finally passed. .., .~. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Swain (\ , THAT By-Law No. 94-7 "Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 90-48, as Amended, Being a By-Law for the Regulation of Traffic" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Swain Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT By-Law No. 94-7 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT By-Law No. 94-8 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the February 25th Session, 1994" be read a first and second time. - Carried. 1'. Moved by Councillor Goutouski . Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 94-8 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Neukamm THAT we do now adjourn (2:55 P.M.) to meet again on March 22nd, 1994 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. (', ~/r ~ ~ D. Vane Chute, Warden. 18"" Or:., March Session - First Day Tuesday, the 22nd day of March, 1994 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. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. DELEGATION Mr. Hilliard Willson, a resident of Port Stanley, addressed Council regarding property taxes in the County of Elgin. Mr. Willson encour- aged Council to hold the line on taxes and provide better, not more expensive services to the Elgin community. Mr. Willson further stated that he is not in favour of construction of a new home for the aged, particularly if the project will require an increase in the level of taxation. \"1 Warden Chute thanked Mr. Willson for his presentation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted subject to budget approval. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted, subject to budget approval. - Carried. (~ FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted, subject to budget approval. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT the Second Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted, subject to budget approval. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) !' Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck , Seconded by Councillor Neukamm THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted, subject to budget approval. - Carried. '18 6 ~J County Council - 2 - March 22, 1994 IN-CAMERA SESSION Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt r That we do now go into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In-Camera" to discuss a personnel matter. - Carried. Councillor Derrough assumed the Chair. OPEN SESSION Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT the Confidential First Report of the General Government and Property Committee to the March 22nd, 1994 Session of Elgin County (', Council be tabled for future consideration. - Carried. Council took a short recess and reconvened at 11:35 A.M. 1994 BUDGET ESTIMATES Warden Chute addressed Council on the process to be followed in consid- eration of the 1994 proposed budget estimates. Following introductory statements: and background remarks, Warden Chute directed the County Treasurer to explain the composite County budgets on a line-by-line basis. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT we continue on beyond 12:00 o'clock noon to conclude the business at hand. - Carried. (' The following recommendation was introduced in response to the Elgin County Pioneer Museum's 1994 budget estimates: Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT the Elgin County pioneer Museum's 1994 budget estimates be revised to reflect a 0% increase for 1994. - Defeated. Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT we do now recess (12:25 P.M.) to meet again on March 22, 1994 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. ROLL CALL - All members present. (-\, 1864 County Council - 3 - March 22, 1994 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES SECOND REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg (\ Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the Second Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1994 BUDGET ESTIMATES - continued The County Treasurer proceeded to continue the review of budgets on a line-by-line basis and the following recommendations were introduced: Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT the 1994 proposed budget for Elgin Manor be reduced by $250,000.00 and referred back to the Homes and Social Services Committee. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Lyle r THAT the 1994 proposed budget for all County Homes be reduced by $250,000.00 and referred back to the Homes and Social Services Committee. - Defeated The original motion was then voted on and declared DEFEATED. The 1994 estimates for the Agricultural Department were reduced to reflect a total expenditure of $42,510.00 in view of the recent agree- ment with the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority to carry out weed inspector/tree commissioner activities on behalf of the County. Council took a short recess and reconvened at 3:07 P.M. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT a grant of $10,000.00 be awarded to the Elgin Tourist Association for 1994. ('\ - Defeated. Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT line 21, Architect Fees, be reduced to $125,000.00 for 1994. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT $5,000.00 be removed from line 25, Reserve for Phase-In Assistance. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT the proposed budget of $450,000.00 for Infrastructure Projects in 1994 be deleted from the estimates. r\ . . \ Counc111or Spenard requested a recorded vote on the recommendat1on. These were recorded as follows: County council YEAS I" , . Councillor Clutterbuck Councillor Millman Councillor Webber Councillor Spenard Councillor Goutouski Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Derrough Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain r TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 14 NAYS: (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) 23 - 4 - March 22, 1994 NAYS Councillor Mezenberg Councillor McPhail Councillor West Councillor Hentz Councillor Lyle Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor chute Councillor Volkaert Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor Vandierendonck Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Geier ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor swain THAT line 30, regarding the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Program be reduced to $250,000.00 for 1994 budget purposes. Councillor Neukamm requested a recorded vote on the recommendation. These were recorded as follows: YEAS (' Councillor Lyle Councillor Clutter buck Councillor Millman Councillor Webber Councillor Spenard Councillor Goutouski Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Derrough Councillor Buchanan Councillor swain I' TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 20 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) NAYS Councillor Mezenberg councillor McPhail Councillor West Councillor Hentz Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor Chute Councillor Volkaert Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor Vandierendonck Councillor MacIntyre Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Geier ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 1865 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) 1866 County Council - 5 - March 22, 1994 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Neukamm (' THAT we adopt the following budget for the lawful purposes of the County during 1994, requiring a Net Levy of $8,168,433.00 made up as follows: Expenditures Less Receipts $27,672,645.00 $19.504.212.00 Net Levy $ 8,168,433.00 and that the Clerk and the Treasurer be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law. Councillor Spenard requested a recorded vote on the recommendation. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS Councillor Mezenberg Councillor McPhail Councillor West Councillor Hentz (2) (2) (' Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor Chute Councillor Volkaert Councillor Lyle Councillor Clutterbuck Councillor Millman Councillor Webber (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) Councillor Vandierendonck (2) Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Spenard Councillor Goutouski (2) Councillor Geier Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Derrough Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain Councillor Nesbitt (2) (' TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 18 NAYS: 19 ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. Moved by Councillor Webber Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre THAT we do now recess (5:07 P.M.) to meet again on March 25th, 1994 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. (~, ~~~ County . :::0 ~ ~ ~ D. Vane Chute, Warden. 1867 March Session - Second Day Friday, the 25th day of March, 1994 !'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 Councillor MacIntyre. Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the minutes of the February 25th, 1994 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND OFFICIALS (', FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor Lyle THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (read aloud) ("......", Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor Willsey THAT the Second Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. r Councillor MacIntyre arrived and was seated. 1868 County Council Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Spenard - 2 - March 25, 1994 THAT item #2 of the First Report of the Executive Committee to the March 25th, 1994 Session of Elgin County Council be amended to include r-\ consultation with the County of Middlesex and the cities of st. Thomas and London. - Carried. The main motion was then voted on and declared CARRIED, as amended. SECOND REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Neukamm THAT the Second Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INOUIRIES BY MEMBERS None. r. . 2. NOTICE OF MOTION None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 1. E. Anne Hiscock, Little & Wright, Barristers & Solicitors Re: County Appointee to the Green Lane Landfill Liaison Committee. 2. H.W. Kloske, C.A.O./Clerk, County of Lambton Re: Lambton's Response to "A New Approach to Land Use Planning". 3. Douglas Raven and Mabel Dougherty, A.M.O. Re: Thank you for Council's Donation. 4. Gar Knutson, M.P. Re: Acknowledging Receipt of Council's support for resolution on Original Township Farm Holdings. I" , 5. Ed Philip, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs Re: Response to the County of Elgin's support of Bruce County's request for amendment to the Planning Act. 6. R. Gary Stewart, Warden, County of Peterborough Re: Timing of 1994 Unconditional Grants. 7. Floyd Laughren, Minister of Finance Re: Personal Income Surtax and Retail Sales Tax. 8. Bob Rae, Premier Re: Equal Employment Opportunities. 9. Colin Moy, Chair, On-Track Group Re: Moratorium on Grants. 10. R.W. (Bob) Hammersley, Administrator, Downtown Development Board Re: Moratorium on Grants. (' 11. Ted Henderson, Member, st. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association Re: Moratorium on Grants. 12. Howard Hampton, Minister of Natural Resources Re: Forest Land Assessment. 1869 County Council - 3 - March 25, 1994 13. Marylee O'Neill, Director, Waste Reduction Office, M.O.E.E. Re: Waste Reduction Targets. (', 14. Helen Haddow, Chairman of the Board, st. Thomas and District Chamber of Commerce Re: Moratorium on grants for 1994. Council deferred consideration of item no. 1 from E. Anne Hiscock, Little and Wright, Barristers and solicitors Re: the Green Lane Landfill Committee to the afternoon Session. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the resolution from the County of Lambton regarding that County's response to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs consultation paper entitled "A New Approach to Land Use Planning" be supported and a copy of the support be circulated to Mr. Peter North, M.P.P., and all relevant ministries. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT items #3 - 14 of Council Communications be received and filed for information purposes. ~, I . - Carried. 1994 BUDGET REVIEW Warden Chute provided brief remarks on the proposed budget for 1994, indicating that the budget is proactive not reactive and based on the future needs of the County. The Treasurer reviewed each of the lines in the composite budget. MUSEUM Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT the Elgin County pioneer Museum's 1994 budget estimates be reduced by $5,501.00 to the 1993 level. - Carried. r", COUNCIL MEMBERS AND LOCAL BOARDS Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT line 7, Council Members and Local Boards, be reduced by $9,931.00 to the 1993 actuals. - Carried. HOMES' BUDGETS Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT the proposed 1994 budget estimates for all Elgin County Homes combined, be reduced in the aggregate, by a total amount of $200,000.00. Councillor Hofhuis requested a recorded vote on the item. These were recorded as follows: ('-\ YEAS NAYS Councillor Mezenberg Councillor McPhail Councillor West (2) (2) County Council - 4 - 1870 Councillor Lyle (2) Councillor Clutterbuck (2) Councillor Millman (2) Councillor Hentz March 25, 1994 r--. r ' Councillor Webber Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor Chute Councillor Volkaert Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson (2) (2) (2) (2) Councillor Spenard (2) Councillor Vandierendonck (2) Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Derrough Councillor Goutouski Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis (2) Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain Councillor Geier TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 23 ABSENT: o TOTAL: :~ As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Spenard 37 THAT the proposed 1994 budgets for all Elgin County Homes combined, be reduced in the aggregate by a total amount of $50,000.00. Councillor Buchanan requested a recorded vote on the item. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS Councillor Mezenberg Councillor McPhail Councillor West Councillor Hentz (2) (2) r', Councillor Lyle Councillor Clutterbuck Councillor Millman Councillor Webber Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor Chute Councillor Volkaert (2) (2) (2) Councillor Vandierendonck (2) Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor Goutouski Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Spenard Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Derrough Councillor Geier Councillor Nesbitt TOTAL: 37 (\ YEAS' ,. . 21 NAYS: 16 ABSENT: o TOTAL: As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared CARRIED. (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) 37 1871 County Council - 5 - March 25, 1994 COUNTY LIBRARY The Treasurer circulated a revised budget for the Elgin County Library, indicating a further reduction of $6,319.00. (~\ Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the County Library's 1994 budget estimates be reduced by a further $43,681. 00. Councillor Spenard requested a recorded vote on the item. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS Councillor Mezenberg Councillor MCPhail (2) (2) Councillor Lyle (2) Councillor West Councillor Hentz Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner .~ i Councillor Volkaert Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor Vandierendonck Councillor Spenard Councillor MacIntyre Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Derrough (2) (2) Councillor Clutterbuck (2) Councillor Millman (2) Councillor Webber (2) Councillor Chute (2) (2) (2) Councillor Goutouski (2) Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Geier Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain Councillor Nesbitt TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 22 NAYS: 15 ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared CARRIED. ('" SOCIAL SERVICES Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the Social Services 1994 Budget be reduced by a further $50,000.00. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck THAT we now recess (12:00 noon) to meet again on March 25th, 1994 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. AFTERNOON SESSION Warden Chute in the Chair. (~\ ROLL CALL - All members present. Correspondence from E. Anne Hiscock, Little and Wright, Barristers and Solicitors, regarding a County appointment to the Green Lane Landfill Liaison Committee, was reintroduced from the Morning Session. 1872 County Council - 6 - March 25, 1994 Moved by Councillor Lyle Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT the County Engineer and the Assistant Engineer, as an alternate, be appointed as the County of Elgin's representative to the Landfill (-\ Liaison Committee. - Carried. After considerable discussion it was agreed that the County Engineer and the Assistant County Engineer are not eligible under County Policy to receive the per diems and other remuneration being paid to members of the Landfill Liaison Committee. GRANTS Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the grants previously recommended in the 1994 estimates be reinstated in the total amount of $67,802.00. Councillor Spenard requested a recorded vote on the item. These were recorded as follows: Xilllli (', Councillor Mezenberg (2) Councillor MCPhail (2) Councillor Lyle (2) Councillor Clutterbuck (2) NAYS Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor Goutouski Councillor MacIntyre Councillor Hofhuis (2) (\ Councillor Derrough Councillor West Councillor Hentz Councillor Millman (2) Councillor Webber (2) Councillor Neukamm (2) Councillor Benner (2) Councillor Chute (2) Councillor Volkaert Councillor Vandierendonck (2) Councillor Spenard (2) Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Geier TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 15 NAYS: 22 ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT the Elgin Tourist Association's request for funding assistance be considered as a line item in the 1994 estimates and that $10,000.00 be allocated to that line. Councillor Spenard requested a recorded vote on the item. These were recorded as follows: (\ I . YEAS NAYS Councillor Mezenberg Councillor McPhail Councillor West (2) (2) 1~73 if) .~:J County Council - 7 - 'iI. . March 25, 1994 Councillor clutterbuck Councillor Millman Councillor Webber (2) (2) (2) Councillor Hentz Councillor Lyle (2) (-...\ Councillor Volkaert Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor Chute (2) (2) (2) Councillor Spenard Councillor Goutouski (2) Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor Vandierendonck (2) Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Derrough Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Geier Councillor MacIntyre (2) TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 18 NAYS: 19 ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 1". As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. ARCHITECT FEES Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT line 21, Architect Fees, be reduced to $50,000.00 in the 1994 budget estimates. Councillor Hofhuis requested a recorded vote on the item. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS Councillor Lyle (2) /, Councillor Clutterbuck (2) ( Councillor Millman (2) Councillor Webber (2) Councillor Mezenberg Councillor McPhail Councillor West Councillor Hentz (2) (2) Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor Chute Councillor Volkaert (2) (2) (2) Councillor Spenard Councillor Goutouski (2) Councillor Vandierendonck (2) Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Derrough Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis (2) Councillor Swain Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Buchanan Councillor Geier (\, TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 18 NAYS: 19 ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. County Council 16},4 - 8 - March 25, 1994 INFRASTRUCTURE Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Millman ~, THAT the $450,000.00 allocation for infrastructure projects be deleted from the 1994 estimates. Councillor Neukamm requested a recorded vote on the item. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS Councillor Lyle (2) Councillor Clutterbuck (2) Councillor Millman (2) Councillor Webber (2) Councillor Mezenberg Councillor MCPhail Councillor West Councillor Hentz (2) (2) r. Councillor Wilson Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor Chute Councillor Volkaert Councillor Willsey (2) (2) (2) Councillor Spenard Councillor Goutouski (2) Councillor Vandierendonck (2) Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Derrough (2) Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain Councillor Geier TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 16 NAYS: 21 ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. Moved by Councillor Swain Seconded by Councillor Buchanan ('\ THAT the 1994 allocation for Infrastructure projects be set at $250,000.00. Councillor swain requested a recorded vote on the item. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS Councillor Lyle (2) Councillor Clutterbuck (2) Councillor Millman (2) Councillor Webber (2) Councillor Mezenberg Councillor McPhail Councillor West Councillor Hentz (2) (2) ('\ Councillor Wilson Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor Chute Councillor Volkaert Councillor Willsey (2) (2) (2) Councillor Spenard Councillor Goutouski (2) Councillor Vandierendonck (2) Councillor MacIntyre .1875 County Council - 9 - March 25, 1994 Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Derrough Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain (\ Councillor Nesbitt (2) Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Geier TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 18 NAYS: 19 ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT the 1994 allocation for Infrastructure projects be set at $300,000.00. Councillor Mezenberg requested a recorded vote on the item. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS Councillor Millman (2) Councillor Mezenberg Councillor McPhail Councillor West Councillor Hentz Councillor Lyle Councillor Clutterbuck (2) (2) (', Councillor Wilson Councillor Spenard Councillor Goutouski Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Buchanan (' Councillor Swain Councillor Webber Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor Chute Councillor Volkaert Councillor Willsey (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) Councillor Vandierendonck (2) (2) Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Derrough Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Geier TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 27 ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck THAT we adopt the following budget for the lawful purposes of the County during 1994, requiring a net Levy of $7,987,001.00 made up as follows: Expenditures Less Receipts $27,507,213.00 19,520.212.00 $ 7,987,001. 00 /.-.. , '. and that the Clerk and the Treasurer be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law. Councillor Mezenberg requested a recorded vote on the motion respecting the budget. These were recorded as follows: 1876 County Council - 10 - March 25, 1994 YEAS NAYS Councillor Mezenberg Councillor McPhail Councillor West (\ Councillor Hentz (2) (2) Councillor Lyle (2) Councillor Clutterbuck (2) Councillor Millman (2) Councillor Webber (2) Councillor Neukamm (2) Councillor Benner (2) Councillor Chute (2) Councillor Volkaert Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor Vandierendonck (2) Councillor Spenard (2) Councillor Goutouski Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Hofhuis (2) Councillor Derrough Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain Councillor Nesbitt (r-\ Councillor Geier TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 18 NAYS: 19 ABSENT: 0 TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. Council took a short recess and reconvened to consider the following items: INFRASTRUCTURE Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT the $450,000.00 allocation for Infrastructure projects be debentured over a five-year period at an approximate carrying cost of $112,000.00 per year for each year of the debenture and further, That the 1994 estimates be adjusted accordingly. (' Councillor Spenard requested a recorded vote on the item. recorded as follows: These were YEAS Councillor Millman Councillor Webber (2) (2) NAYS Councillor Mezenberg (2) councillor MCPhail (2) Councillor West Councillor Hentz Councillor Lyle (2) Councillor Clutterbuck (2) Councillor Neukamm (2) Councillor Benner (2) Councillor Chute (2) Councillor Volkaert councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor Vandierendonck Councillor Spenard (2) (2) r Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Goutouski Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis (2) Councillor Derrough 1877 County Council - 11 - March 25, 1994 (\, Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Geier TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 11 NAYS: 26 ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. ELGIN TOURIST ASSOCIATION Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the Elgin Tourist Association's request for funding assistance be considered as a line item in the 1994 estimates and that $10,000.00 be allocated to that line. Councillor Mezenberg requested a recorded vote on the item. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS (', Councillor Mezenberg Councillor McPhail Councillor West Councillor Hentz (2) (2) Councillor Clutterbuck (2) Councillor Millman (2) Councillor Lyle (2) Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor Chute Councillor Volkaert (2) (2) (2) Councillor Webber (2) r Councillor Vandierendonck Councillor Spenard Councillor Goutouski Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Derrough Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Geier (2) (2) Councillor Willsey Councillor wilson (2) TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 31 NAYS: 6 ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared CARRIED. ADOPTION OF 1994 ESTIMATES Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT we adopt the following budget for the lawful purposes of County during 1994, requiring a Net Levy of $7,997,001.00 made up as follows: Expenditures Less Receipts $27,517,213.00 19L~20.212.00 (\ $ 7,997,001.00 and that the Clerk and the Treasurer be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law. 1878 County Council - 12 - March 25, 1994 Councillor McPhail requested a recorded vote on the budget. These were recorded as follows: " . , YEAS NAYS Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Mezenberg McPhail West Hentz (2) (2) Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor Chute Councillor Volkaert (2) (2) (2) Councillor Lyle Councillor Clutterbuck Councillor Millman Councillor Webber (2) (2) (2) (2) Councillor Vandierendonck (2) Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor Goutouski Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Spenard (2) Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Geier Councillor Hofhuis Councillor Derrough Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain (2) r TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 20 NAYS: 17 ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared CARRIED. Council took a short recess and reconvened at 4:05 P.M. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Willsey THAT By-Law No. 94-9 nBeing a By-Law to Authorize Supplementary Down-sizing Benefits under the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, Hereinafter Referred to as 'System'" be read a first and second time. r - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 94-9 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 94-10 "Being a By-Law to Provide for the Adoption of the 1994 Budget of the Corporation of the County of Elgin and to Apportion the County Levy for the Year 1994 Amongst the County Constituent Municipalitiesn be read a first and second time. (\ Councillor Millman requested a recorded vote on the first and second reading of the Levy By-Law. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS Councillor Mezenberg Councillor McPhail (2) (2) Councillor West County Council Councillor Hentz (' Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor Chute Councillor Volkaert 1879 - 13 - March 25, 1994 (2) (2) (2) Councillor Lyle Councillor Clutterbuck Councillor Millman Councillor Webber (2) (2) (2) (2) Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor Vandierendonck (2) Councillor Spenard (2) Councillor Goutouski Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Hofhuis (2) Councillor Derrough Councillor Buchanan Councillor swain Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Geier TOTAL: 37 r YEAS: 20 NAYS: 17 ABSENT: 0 TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor Benner THAT By-Law No. 94-10 be read a third time and finally passed. Councillor Millman requested a recorded vote on the third reading of the Levy By-Law. These were recorded as follows: YEAS Councillor Mezenberg Councillor McPhail Councillor West Councillor Hentz (~'\ Councillor Neukamm Councillor Benner Councillor Chute Councillor Volkaert Councillor Willsey Councillor Vandierendonck Councillor Goutouski Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Derrough Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Geier TOTAL: 37 r YEAS: NAYS: 22 NAYS (2) (2) Councillor Lyle (2) Councillor Clutterbuck (2) Councillor Millman (2) Councillor Webber (2) (2) (2) (2) Councillor Wilson (2) Councillor Spenard (2) Councillor Hofhuis (2) Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain 15 ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared CARRIED. (' (\ (': 1880 County Council - 14 - March 25, 1994 Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre n THAT By-Law No. 94-11 "Being a By-Law to Authorize Grants to be Made to Various Organizations, Corporations, Institutions, Etc., During 1994" to be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Willsey Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 94-11 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Lyle Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 94-12 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the March 22nd and March 25th Session, 1994" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 94-12 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck THAT we do now adjourn at (4:11 P.M.) to meet again on April 26th, 1994 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. /).~-~ D. Vane Chute, Warden. 1881 April Session - First Day Tuesday, the 26th day of April, 1994 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 Councillors Geier and Wilson. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT the minutes of the March 22nd and 25th, 1994 Sessions of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. DELEGATION f\ Mr. Mike Quinlin and Mr. Frank Lattanzio representing the st. Thomas- Elgin Arbor Week Committee, addressed County Council regarding the ceremonies and activities associated with Arbor Week, and the need to encourage greater involvement in next year's Arbor Week celebrations. In an effort to further raise the prOfile and promote awareness, the delegation circulated some pamphlets and handouts on the activities. The Warden thanked the delegation for the presentation and excused them from the meeting. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND COUNCILLORS FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Goutouski [',r-'\ I THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT item #2 of the Library Committee's First Report to County Council be amended to authorize the County of Elgin to join the Elgin Training Council, with funding obtained through general accounts. - Carried. The main motion was then voted on, as amended, and declared CARRIED. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted with the following amendment to recommendation #3: "THAT the phrase 'on behalf of its ratepayers' be deleted from the agreement and the draft by-law." (' The motion and amendment was then voted on and declared CARRIED. 1882 County Council - 2 - April 26, 1994 FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Volkaert (', THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Benner THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. r) - Carried. Councillor Benner introduced his report on the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. Moved by Councillor Benner Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT Councillor Benner's report on the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital be accepted as presented. - Carried. Councillor Millman introduced her report on the Thames Valley District Health Council. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT Councillor Millman's report on the Thames Valley District Health Council be accepted as presented. (') - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY None. Council took a short recess and reconvened at 11:10 A.M. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS f\ 1. Mr. Terry J. Kondrat, Acting President and C.E.O., st. Thomas- Elgin General Hospital Re: Council Appointments to Hospital Board of Governors. 2. Mr. Kerry Day, Chairman, st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Re: "Partners In Progress" campaign. 188 :J County Council 4. ("', 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. f\ 11. , . 12. 13. - 3 - April 26, 1994 3. Ms. Marjorie E. Miller, Vice-President, The University of Western Ontario Re: Council's Day. Ms. Janice McCallum Re: Request for Council Appointee to the Local Agricultural Employment Board. Mr. Gar Knutson, M.P., Elgin-Norfolk RE: status of Electoral Boundaries County of Peter borough RE: Opposition to statements made by Elmer Buchanan, M.P.P. Mayor Hazel MCCallion, City of Mississauga RE: Resolution on Bill 120 Regarding Basement Apartments. A.M.O. - Municipal Alert RE: Cut in Municipal Road Grants. Councillor Penny TOlmie, Village of Port stanley RE: Opposition to the County's 1994 Budget. K.M. Barons, Clerk Treasurer, Village of Belmont RE: Opposition to the County's 1994 Budget. Phyllis Ketchabaw, Clerk, Town of Aylmer RE: Opposition to the County's 1994 Budget. Mayor Dave Hunt, City of Stratford RE: 10th Annual Municipal Night at the Stratford Festival. Ministry of Municipal Affairs RE: Acknowledging correspondence expressing Council's views on the Government's land use planning system. In response to a letter from the st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, the Clerk circulated a report on the options regarding the vacancies on the Hospital Board. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT Councillor Wilson be reconfirmed as the County of Elgin's appointee to the st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Boardj and THAT the County of Elgin respectfully request that the Hospital's gov- erning by-laws be amended by reducing County Council's appointees to the Board to one member instead of two. I" - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck THAT Councillor Neukamm be appointed as the County of Elgin's repre- sentative on the local Agricultural Employment Board. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT the County of Elgin support the letter of objection from the County of Peterborough, to the statements made by the Minister of Agriculture indicating that the selection of landfill sites is a municipally driven process, instead of one prescribed by Provincial legislation. (\ - Carried. 1884 County council - 4 - April 26, 1994 Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT the resolution from the City of Mississauga, urging the provincial Government to take immediate action on the recommendations from the Coroner's Inquest, especially as they pertain to Bill 120, be supported and endorsed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the County of Elgin express its grave concern with the anticipated grant cuts for municipal road works recently announced through M.T.O. Regional Offices; and, THAT the Provincial Government be requested to announce grant alloca- tions early in the year to facilitate practical municipal budgeting; and further, THAT the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the local M.P.P. be made aware of the County's position on this matter. - Carried. (' Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck THAT Council's correspondence #2,3,5,9,10,11,12 and 13 be received and filed. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT By-Law No. 94-13 "Being a By-Law to Appoint Tree Commissioners for the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor West THAT By-Law No 94-13 be read a third time and finally passed. r - Carried. Moved by Councillor Lyle Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT By-Law No. 94-14 "Being a By-Law to Appoint Weed Inspectors for the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Derrough THAT By-Law No. 94-14 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Webber Seconded by Councillor Derrough 1'. r ' THAT By-Law No. 94-15 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign Standard Elgin County Library Municipal Lease Renewal Agreements with Local Municipalities in the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. 1885 County Council - 5 - April 26, 1994 Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT By-Law No. 94-15 be read a third time and finally passed. (', - DEFEATED. Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Benner THAT By-Law No. 94-16 "Being a By-Law to Provide for the Operation of the Elgin County Pioneer Museum" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT By-Law No. 94-16 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 94-17 "Being a By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law I' Enforcement Officer" be read a first and second time. ' . - Carried. Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 94-17 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT By-Law No. 94-18 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the April 26th Session, 1994" be read a first and second time. - Carried. (\ Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT By-Law No. 94-18 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Willsey THAT we do now adjourn (11:46 A.M.) to meet again on May 24th, 1994 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. I" t -- Mark- County p~V-~ bOon O. Vane Chute, Warden. 1886 May Session - First Day Tuesday, the 24th day of May, 1994 (,\ 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 Councillor McPhail. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT the minutes of the April 26th, 1994 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. COUNCILLORS AND STAFF (', FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT recommendation # 1 from the Library Committee's First Report to County Council regarding the collection exchange position be deleted from the Report. - Carried. The main motion was then voted on, as amended, and declared CARRIED. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) (~ . . Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor Willsey THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT recommendations #1 and 2 of the General Government and Property Committee's First Report be referred back to the Committee for further discussion and investigation. r-\ - carried. The main motion was then voted on, as amended, and declared CARRIED. Council took a short break at 10:45 A.M. and reconvened at 11:05 A.M. 1887 county Council - 2 - May 24, 1994 FIRST AND SECOND REPORTS OF HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT the First and Second Reports of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. r--\ Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be deferred to the Afternoon Session. - Carried. The main motion was then voted on, as amended, and declared CARRIED. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. (1 Councillor Nesbitt introduced a report on the Elgin Tourist Association's activities and programmes for 1994. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT the report on the activities of the Elgin Tourist Association be accepted as presented. - Carried. Councillors Wilson and Hofhuis introduced a report on the st. Thomas- Elgin General Hospital. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the report on the st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital be accepted as presented. (-\ , ' - Carried. Councillor Millman announced that she had provided the Warden with a list of the membership on the Thames Valley District Health Council as requested by County Council at their April Session. TREASURER'S REPORT The Treasurer explained on a line-by-line basis, the budget comparisons and variances for the first quarter of 1994. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the Treasurer's Report on Budget Comparisons and Variances to March 31st, 1994 be received for information. - carried. OTHER BUSINESS (/"~, 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS None. 1888 County council - 3 - May 24, 1994 2. NOTICE OF MOTION None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY ('\ None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 1. A.M.O. Re: Voting Delegates to A.M.O. Conference Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the following members of Elgin County Council be appointed as voting delegates to the Association of Municipalities of ontario Annual Conference, to be held from August 21st to 24th, 1994: Councillor R. Vandierendonck Councillor J. Volkaert Carried. PRESENTATION n Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Stafford were presented with a retirement recog- nition certificate, a plaque and other gifts by Councillor Harry Mezenberg and Warden D. Vane Chute, in appreciation for Mr. Stafford's many years of service to the County of Elgin, as the Weed Inspector/ Tree Commissioner and By-Law Enforcement Officer. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT we do now recess (11:48 A.M.) to meet again on May 24th, 1994 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. Council reconvened at 1:40 P.M. ROLL CALL All members present except Councillor McPhail. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (\ SECOND REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor West THAT the Second Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Swain Seconded by Councillor Buchanan That we do now go into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In-Camera" to consider a property matter. - Carried. Mr. Jim Hignett, Programme Supervisor, Mr. Peter North, M.P.P., and Mr. Bob de la Penotiere, Executive Assistant to the M.P.P., were r-\ also present for the Closed Session. Senior staff remained seated. Warden Chute appointed Councillor Vandierendonck as Chairman of Committee of the Whole. 1889 County Council - 4 - May 24, 1994 Moved by Councillor Swain Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT the Committee do now rise without reporting. (1 - Carried. OPEN SESSION FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - (referred from Morning Session) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be tabled. - Carried. FORMAT OF COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS Warden Chute requested a show of hands regarding the level of interest in changing the meeting times and format of County Council Sessions. Based on the show of hands, Council decided to maintain the status quo at this time. n OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY None. BY-LAWS n Moved by Councillor Swain Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT By-Law No. 94-19 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign Standard Elgin County Library Municipal Lease Agreements with Local Municipalities in the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT By-Law No. 94-19 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Derrough THAT By-Law No. 94-20 "A By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign an Agreement with Norfolk Little People's Day Care Inc. for the Furnishing of Day Nursery Services for such Children as Agreed Upon" be read a first and second time. (' - Carried. 1890 County Council - 5 - May 24, 1994 Moved by Councillor Derrough Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis I'. THAT By-Law 94-20 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Willsey Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 94-21 "A By-Law to Authorize Mr. Peter Donaldson, the Owner of Lot 20, Concession 2 and 3, Township of Dunwich (Hereinafter Called 'The Grantee' and which Term Shall Include His Heirs, 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 and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT By-Law No. 94-21 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (\ . , Moved by Councillor Willsey Seconded by Councillor Benner That By-Law No. 94-22 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Lease with Intertech Graphics" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Benner Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT By-Law No. 94-22 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (\ Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 94-23 "A By-Law to Authorize the Municipalities in the County of Elgin (Hereinafter Called 'The Grantee' and Which Terms Shall Include Its Successors and Assigns), to Construct, Use and Operate Works on the County Road Allowances in the County of Elgin (Hereinafter Called 'The County')" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT By-Law No. 94-23 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 94-24 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign the Standard Elgin County Library Municipal Lease Which Includes a Repayable Loan Involving the Dutton/Dunwich Reference Library" be read a first and second time. I; - Carried. (\ (-) 1891 County Council - 6 - May 24, 1994 Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Benner THAT By-Law No. 94-24 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT By-Law No. 94-25 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the May 24th Session, 1994" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 94-25 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT we do now adjourn (4:33 P.M.) to meet again on June 28th, 1994 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ~~ County Clerk. ->~ -' D. Vane Chute, Warden. 1892 June session - First Day Tuesday, the 28th day of June, 1994 ('\. 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. Moved by Councillor Webber Seconded by Councillor Willsey THAT the minutes of the May 24th, 1994 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS 1': 1. Mr. Steve Janes, S.H. Janes and Associates Limited, addressed Council regarding the activities carried out from January to June 1994, a proposed timetable for the development of a Diversion Strategy and Systems Report and the options available to the County respecting its role in waste management master planning. These topics were summarized in a memorandum to County Council dated June 27th, 1994 which was cir- culated and discussed. Mr. Janes then answered a series of questions from Council. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Lyle THAT the memorandum to County Council dated June 27th, 1994, from S.H. Janes be received and filed. - Carried. Mr. Janes was excused from the meeting. (' 2. Mr. Hilliard Willson addressed Council regarding the proposed Elgin Village Project. Among other items, Mr. Willson indicated that he was opposed to new taxes and the construction of the Elgin Village would increase those taxes. He indicated that tax cuts should be made as increased expenditures represented a burden to taxpayers. In summary, Mr. Willson explained that the proposed project was too expensive, represents a smaller bed capacity than the Elgin Manor, will be built too close to busy Highway #4 and, in his view, the Bobier Home should be redeveloped first. I" 3. Mr. Ross Whalls addressed Council regarding the proposed Elgin Village Project and indicated that he finds the proposed budget for both Homes very disturbing. He indicated that he too had no opposition to the reconstruction or redevelopment of the Bobier Home. Emphasizing that the care at Elgin Manor is second-to-none, he indicated that the cost of the new Elgin Village concept is excessive. He further reported that according to a study by Peat Marwick, the new Elgin Village will provide children's daycare, a large boardroom, legal and will preparation courses as well as language courses, a swimming pool, relocation advice, and a refrigerated garbage area, as well as other items. He concluded by indicating that the private sector would build if there was a need and, in his view, the private sector could build at less cost-per-bed than that being proposed. 4. Mr. Giles Hume addressed Council regarding the Elgin Village concept. He indicated that he was speaking on behalf of those who could not speak for themselves, namely the frail and elderly. He described the Elgin Manor as a "jail cell", being very restrictive, inadequate and creating a loss of dignity to those who are residing there. He urged Council to 1893 County council - 2 - June 28, 1994 take advantage of the provincial grant and build the new facility before the money is redirected somewhere else. r, Moved by Councillor Derrough Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT we do now recess at (11:24 A.M.) to meet again on June 28th, 1994 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. Council and senior staff gathered at the front of the Administration Building for the annual photograph. Council reconvened at 1:30 P.M. ROLL CALL - All members present. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Goutouski r--. i . THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT the Second Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY STUDY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the First Report of the County Study Committee be adopted. - carried. ('. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor Lyle THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT OF HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis (' Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1894 County Council - 3 - June 28, 1994 SECOND REPORT OF HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Buchanan '--' ( i THAT the Second Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Neukamm THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT recommendation #3 of the First Report of the Executive Committee regarding obtaining cost estimates and design layouts for the relocation of Treasury and Personnel Departments be deleted and referred back to the Executive Committee for further consideration. - carried. (') The original motion was then voted on as amended and declared CARRIED. Councillor Buchanan introduced a report in conjunction with Councillors Clutterbuck and West, regarding the activities of Family & Children's Services. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor West THAT the report on the activities of Family & Children's Services be accepted as presented. - Carried. Councillor Millman stated that since it appears that the Exceptional Circumstance Reviews are coming to an end, the County of Elgin should go on record indicating its strong opposition to such a reduction in funding assistance. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck r' THAT the County of Elgin express its grave concern with the rapidly declining Provincial funding of Family & Children's Services agencies, and take particular exception to the notion that Exceptional Circumstance Reviews may no longer be funded; and further, That the Ministry be requested to approve agency budgets much earlier in the year to facilitate good fiscal management. - Carried. The Warden introduced his report regarding a submission to the Electoral Boundaries Commission. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT the report from Warden D. Vane Chute outlining an alternative approach to the proposed electoral boundaries redistribution in the County of Elgin, be adopted and forwarded to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario, for consideration as an addendum to the County of Elgin's presentation to the Commission dated Wednesday, (', May 11, 1994; and further, That the neighbouring County Municipalities of Kent, Lambton, Middlesex and Oxford be informed of Council's position on this matter. - Carried. 189;) County Council - 4 - June 28, 1994 OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INOUIRIES BY MEMBERS (', Councillor Neukamm updated Council on the activities of the Agricultural Employment Services with particular reference to the co-operation between the County Social services Department and the Agricultural Employment Services, in helping to find employment for people. Councillor Hentz informed Council that the Elgin-st. Thomas Health unit will be organizing a mandatory rabies vaccination to be implemented January 1st, 1995. Councillor Millman reported on the activities of the Community Futures Committee and indicated that the Committee's main focus is to promote economic development throughout the County. She announced the dates and locations of upcoming public meetings and urged members of Council and staff to attend. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY (' Councillor Mezenberg circulated a resolution from the Township of Aldborough regarding the effects of the recent amalgamation between the Village of Rodney and the Township and requested Council's support for the resolution. Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the resolution from the Township of Aldborough requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs to issue an amending order to phase-in any tax increase for municipal purposes as a result of amalgamation be supported and endorsed. - Carried. Council took a short break. The Personnel Administrator asked if anyone was interested in participating in the Canada Day Volleyball Tournament being held in the City of st. Thomas. He noted that the County would need at least six players to field a team and asked that those who were interested to r-~ notify him as soon as possible. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. (' 7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION David R. Free, Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer, Village of Port Burwell Re: Resolution on "Lap Dancing". Phyllis Ketchabaw, Clerk, Town of Aylmer Re: Resolution on "Lap Dancing". Gar Knutson, M.P., Elgin-Norfolk Re: Resolution on "Lap Dancing". Bob Rae, Premier of Ontario Re: Resolution on Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest. Bob Rae, Premier of Ontario Re: Resolution Supporting Changes to Social Assistance. Ed Philip, Minister of Municipal Affairs Re: Recent Announcements Concerning Planning In Ontario. R.A. Pow, Township of Southwold Re: Resolution advising Township of Southwold Council's concern and opposition to the construction of two new Senior Homes within Elgin County. 1896 County Council - 5 - June 28, 1994 8. K.G. Sloan, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Yarmouth RE: County Apportionment Levy. 9. Darcy Bonner, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister RE: Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements. (, 10. Mayor Tom Gosnell, city of London RE: Court Challenge to Bill 120. 11. Don Leitch, Clerk-Administrator, Village of Port Stanley RE: Opposition to the Elgin Village concept. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT items #1-6 of Council correspondence be received for information. - Carried. Councillor Lyle explained item #7 from the Township of Southwold regarding the proposed Elgin Village concept. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Millman n. i THAT the correspondence from the Township of Southwold be received and filed. - Carried. Councillor Millman explained item #8 from the Township of Yarmouth regarding the distribution of votes at County Council. Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT item #8 of Council correspondence from the Township of Yarmouth be referred to the General Government and Property Committee for further consideration. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT item #9 of Council correspondence be received and filed. r . . - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT item #10 of Council correspondence be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT item #11 of Council correspondence from the Village of Port Stanley be received and filed. - Carried. THIRD REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (read aloud) r, Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the Third Report of the Homes and Social services Committee be adopted. Councillor Clutterbuck circulated and explained a report he prepared regarding an alternative proposal to the building of two new Homes for the Aged in the County of Elgin. 1897 County Council - 6 - June 28, 1994 (', The Third Report was discussed at length and Mr. Mesman, representing the Bank of Montreal, addressed Council on interest rates and other financial matters affecting the proposed building projects. Councillor Derrough was excused at 3:35 P.M. to attend to an urgent family matter. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT recommendations #1 and 2 of the Third Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be amended by deleting reference to 15.7 million dollars in both instances and inserting 12 million dollars in place of those figures. Councillor Spenard requested a recorded vote on the item. These were recorded as follows: YEAS (') Councillor Millman (2) NAYS Councillor Mezenberg (2) Councillor McPhail (2) Councillor West Councillor Hentz Councillor Lyle {2} Councillor Clutterbuck (2) Councillor Webber (2) Councillor Neukamm (2) councillor Benner (2) Councillor Chute (2) Councillor Volkaert Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor Spenard Councillor Goutouski (2) Councillor Vandierendonck (2) Councillor Hofhuis Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis (2) Councillor Derrough (absent) Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Geier TOTAL: I" YEAS: 9 NAYS: 27 ABSENT: 1 TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. Councillor Neukamm requested a recorded vote on the original Motion to adopt the Third Report. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS Councillor Mezenberg (2) Councillor McPhail (2) Councillor West Councillor Hentz Councillor Lyle (2) Councillor Clutterbuck (2) Councillor Millman (2) Councillor Webber (2) Councillor Neukamm (2) Councillor Benner (2) Councillor Chute (2) (', Councillor Volkaert Councillor Willsey Councillor Wilson Councillor Vandierendonck (2) Councillor Spenard (2) 1898 County Council - 7 - June 28, 1994 Councillor MacIntyre Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Goutouski (', Councillor Buchanan Councillor Swain Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Geier Councillor Hofhuis (2) Councillor Derrough (absent) TOTAL: YEAS: 25 NAYS: 11 ABSENT: 1 TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Benner THAT a Community Advisory Committee be established to assist in the planning and ultimate development of the two new Homes for Senior citizens projects. - Carried. (\, BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 94-26 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Standard Amending Agreement Between the County of Elgin and the Ministry of Community and Social Services Re: The Purchase of Home Support and Services for the Elderly" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 94-26 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck (', THAT By-Law No. 94-27 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Temporary Closure of a Portion of County Road #8 in the Village of Dutton" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Benner THAT By-Law 94-27 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Benner THAT By-Law No. Clerk to Sign a time. 94-28 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Lease with William Dick" be read a first and second (', - Carried. 189!) County Council - 8 - June 28, 1994 Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck THAT By-Law No. 94-28 be read a third time and finally passed. (' - Carried. Moved by Councillor Willsey Seconded by Councillor Wilson That By-Law No. 94-29 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Lease with R. Paul Murray" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Willsey THAT By-Law No. 94-29 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Webber Seconded by Councillor Millman 1', THAT By-Law No. 93-33 regarding a franchise agreement with Union Gas be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT By-Law No. 94-30 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the June 28th Session, 1994" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT By-Law No. 94-30 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. ,f\ Moved by Councillor Willsey Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT we do now adjourn (4:11 P.M.) to meet again on September 28th, 1994 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ~*~/J ( / Mark" Don I County Clerk. ~~~ (\ D. Vane Chute, Warden. 1900 July Session - First Day Tuesday, the 26th day of July, 1994 :/"\ The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 1:30 P.M., in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All members present except Councillors Geier and Hofhuis. Moved by Councillor Webber Seconded by Councillor wilson THAT the minutes of the June 28th, 1994 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (', FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) , , Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT the First Report of the County Library committee be adopted. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Neukamm THAT recommendation #3 of the First Report of the county Library Com- mittee regarding Children's Programming in the Branches be deleted. - Lost. The main motion was then voted on and declared CARRIED. FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Spenard ('J THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT OF HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Benner THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT recommendation #3 of the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be amended as follows: THAT Warden Chute, Chairman MacGinnis and Chairman Mezenberg form the Homes Building Committee for the Elgin Village and Bobier Home projects. /^--" I \ - Carried. The main motion was then voted on, as amended, and declared CARRIED. 190 ! County Council - 2 - July 26, 1994 FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Hentz (1 THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the Second Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. TREASURER'S REPORT The County Treasurer presented a report on the County's finances to June 30th, 1994 for Council's information. Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Goutouski c' THAT the Treasurer's Report on the County's financial position, as of . , June 30th, 1994, be received for information purposes. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION None. 3 . MATTERS OF URGENCY (' The Warden reported that he has a registration and room reservation for the A.C.R.O. Conference being held in Windsor on October 2nd, 1994, and indicated that he was unable to attend. Councillor Neukamm agreed to utilize the registration and room, as he was planning to attend the Conference. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Association of Municipalities of ontario with request for nomina- tions for 1994-95 A.M.O. Board of Directors. 2. city of Toronto Clerk's Department advising of their action in regard to the Minister of Health's decision to house criminally insane individuals in mental health centres. 3. Clarence and Edna Willsey re: note of appreciation to County Council for flowers sent as an expression of sympathy for the passing of Mr. Willsey's brother. 4. Gar Knutson, M.P. Elgin-Norfolk Re: letter of support for Council's resolution on the Dieppe Commemorative Medal. 5. Helle Tosine, Director, Science & Technology Branch, Ministry of the Environment & Energy re: Burning municipal waste in cement kilns. 6. A.M.O. Municipal Alert re: Resolutions at the A.M.O. 1994 annual conference. 7. Gerald van derWolf, Regional Clerk, Region of Haldimand-Norfolk re: Resolution on supplementary assessments. 1902 County council - 3 - July 26, 1994 Council Communications - continued 8. Marie Wilson, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of South Dorchester re: Resolution to A.M.O. on drainage maintenance program. ( Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor West THAT items #1-6 of Council correspondence be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk requesting the Provincial Cabinet to retract its decision to charge lower tier municipalities for supplementary assessments be supported and endorsed. - Carried. Councillor Wilson explained the genesis and rationale behind corre- spondence #8 from the Township of South Dorchester. Moved by Councillor Wilson (', Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT the Council of the County of Elgin support the resolution from the Township of South Dorchester and take issue with the Ministry of Natural Resources' strict and literal interpretation of the Federal Fisheries Act by imposing impractical and rigid restrictions on munici- pal drainage maintenance programs, thereby causing severe time delays for work required under the Drainage Act; and, That the Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the local M.P. and M.P.P., the Minister of Natural Resources, the local Conservation Authorities and the Rural ontario Municipal Association (R.O.M.A.) be informed of Council's position and be requested to take immediate action to bring a measure of prudence and common sense to the process. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Derrough Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT we do now go into Committee Of The. Whole and proceed "In Camera" 1". to discuss a personnel matter. - carried. The County Clerk, the Personnel Administrator and the County Librarian remained for the "In-Camera" session. Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. Members of the press and staff were permitted entrance into the Council Chambers. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Goutouski ,-, ( THAT the Second Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. 190 :3 County Council - 4 - July 26, 1994 BY-LAWS (\, i Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Lyle THAT By-Law No. 94-31 "A By-Law to Authorize the Corporation of the County of Elgin to Enter Into an Agreement with the Corporation of the city of st. Thomas, the Corporation of the Township of Yarmouth and the Corporation of the Township of Southwold to Adjust Their Municipal Boundaries" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor Derrough THAT By-Law No. 94-32 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the July 26th Session, 1994" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Swain (\ THAT By-Law No. 94-32 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Derrough THAT we do now adjourn (3:30 P.M.) to meet again at the call of the Warden. - Carried. 1', D. Vane Chute, Warden. 2J,~- /--..... ( \ 1904 Special September session - First Day Friday, the 9th day of September, 1994 ,\ The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 3:40 P.M. for a special Session. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All members present except Councillors Lyle, Buchanan, Swain and Geier. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. n - Carried. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 1. Correspondence was received from the Association of Municipalities of ontario regarding the County's voting delegates to the upcoming Upper Tier Conference. . Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT the following Representatives of Elgin County be appointed as Voting Delegates to the Upper Tier Conference in October 1994; Councillors Hugh Lyle, Emil Neukamm, Roger Vandierendonck, Marian Millman and Clarence Willsey and Mark G. McDonald, County Clerk. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS (' 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS Warden Chute congratulated Yarmouth and Southwold Townships regarding recent discussions on the latest annexation proposal. It was noted that an annexation agreement has not been finalized by all Councils concerned. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY Councillor Millman reported that public hearings regarding Bill 163, an Act concerning the ontario Planning and Development Act, the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and other related statutes, were previously held in London and that no constituent municipal- ities, including the County itself, were notified of the meetings. The County Clerk noted that this matter will be addressed by the Executive Committee next week. (' 190!5 County Council - 2 - September 9, 1994 BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck THAT By-Law No. 94-33 "A By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Contract for the Construction of a Bridge" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 94-33 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 94-34 "A By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Contract for the Construction of a Bridge" be read a first and second time. - carried. (\, Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck THAT By-Law No 94-34 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Willsey THAT By-Law No. 94-35 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the September 9th Session, 1994" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Webber Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT By-Law No. 94-35 be read a third time and finally passed. (\, - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT we do now adjourn (3:55 P.M.) to meet again on September 27th, 1994 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ("...., ~Tkd County Clerk. ~ ,/~ t V,r-- D. Vane Chute, Warden. 1906 September Session - Second Day Tuesday, the 27th day of September, 1994 ('. 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 Councillors Buchanan and Geier. Warden Chute introduced and welcomed Betty Lou Pattern, the new Deputy Treasurer to the County. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Derrough THAT the minutes of the July 26th and September 9th, 1994 Sessions of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. (\ DELEGATIONS 1) Mr. Don Holmes representing the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit, addressed Council regarding the incidence of rabies in the County. Mr. Holmes indicated that a new strain of rabies from raccoons is expected to cross the border some time early next year. He also reported that a mandatory rabies vaccination will be required commen- cing January 1st, 1995, and that the policies regulating this matter are yet to be fully developed. Mr. Holmes further clarified that rabies vaccinations will be compulsory only if the animal is involved in a biting. Mr. Holmes was excused from the meeting at 10:25 A.M., following a series of questions from Council. I~' 2} Mr. Steve Janes, S.H. Janes and Associates Limited, addressed Council on the approach, budget, and timetable for a municipal waste systems plan which is to be submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Energy. Mr. Janes also explained the main highlights of a report authored by himself and the County Clerk, regarding the County's role in waste management planning. Council directed that a formal presenta- tion on the County's role be arranged for all local municipal councils and their staff, to be held on October 19th from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Councillor Vandierendonck offered the Old Town Hall site in Aylmer, as a possible venue. The County Clerk noted that a copy of the report will be sent to each council, along with an invitation to attend the presentation. Councillor Buchanan entered the meeting at 10:35 A.M. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - JOINT STEERING COMMITTEE ON WASTE MANAGEMENT (mailed) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the First Report of the Joint Steering committee on Waste Manage- ment be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) r--. ! Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the First Report of the county Library Committee to County Council be withdrawn and the recommendation contained therein be deleted. - Carried. 1907 County Council - 2 - September 27, 1994 FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis (' THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted and that recommendation #3 in said report be deleted, regarding the Infrastructure Program. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the Second Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Volkaert (' THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. - carried. SECOND REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT the Second Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. (-\ - Carried. SECOND REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT the Second Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Neukamm THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1'.. , . with respect to the First Report of the Executive Committee, Councillor Millman indicated that the award of a quartz watch may not be the most appropriate gift for County employees, especially when those employees do not have a choice of the type of watch they wish to wear. Staff were subsequently directed to review Policy 10.130 and make further recommendations on this matter at some future date. 1908 County Council - 3 - September 27, 1994 Council took a short five-minute recess. REPORT FROM ELGIN-ST. THOMAS HEALTH UNIT I' , Councillor Hentz introduced a report on behalf of himself and Councillors Geier and MacIntyre on the Elgin-St. Thomas Health unit. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the Report on the Elgin-st. Thomas Health unit be received for information. - Carried. REPORT OF THE VOTING SUB-COMMITTEE Moved by Councillor Derrough Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the Report of the voting Sub-Committee be received for information purposes. - Carried. INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE .n The County Engineer summarized the main elements of a status report regarding the county's involvement in the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Program. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck THAT the Infrastructure update from the County Engineer be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Willsey Seconded by Councillor West THAT we do now recess at (12:01 P.M.) to meet again on September 27th, 1994 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. ('. Council reconvened at 1:32 P.M. ROLL CALL All mempers present except councillors Geier and Swain. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 1. A.M.O. - 1994 Upper Tier section Annual Meeting. 2. Elgin County pioneer Museum RE: Memberships. 3. Gar Knutson, M.P., Elgin-Norfolk RE: Elgin Regiment 4. Thames Valley District Health Council RE: 1994/95 Health Community Grants. 5. Tom Pickard, Principal, Fanshawe College RE: Thank you for support. (~" 6. Allan Rock, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada RE: Lap Dancing. 7. Lloyd Axworthy, Minister of Human Resources Development RE: County's resolutions on Social Services. 190 ~) County council - 4 - September 27, 1994 8. Helen Haddow, Chairperson, st. Thomas & District Chamber of Com- merce RE: Annexation. I' 9. Premier Bob Rae RE: spousal co-residency. County's resolutions on waste management and 10. a} Margaret Ann Cain, Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission RE: County Council's submission to the Commission. b) Wayne Kloske, C.A.O./Clerk, county of Lambton RE: Electoral Boundaries. 11. Ron Lidster, Business Administrator, Family and Children's Services RE: Exceptional Circumstance Review. 12. Thank you card from the Leitch family for flower arrangement for passing of Ex-Warden Donald C. Leitch. 13. a) Floyd Laughren, Minister of Finance RE: Supplementary Assessments. b) Township of Yarmouth. c) Village of Belmont. d) Village of Vienna. I' e) Township of Southwold. f) Township of Malahide. 14. Ed Philip, Minister of Municipal Affairs RE: bigotry. Groups promoting 15. Notice of support for Port Stanley's Resolution on Conflict of Interest Legislation from: a} Township of Yarmouth b) Village of Springfield 16. a} Jane Ireland, Resources RE: Resolution on Minister's Liaison Officer, Council's support of South Drainage Maintenance Ministry of Natural Dorchester's b) Township of Bayham (', c) Township of Malahide d) Township of Yarmouth 17. Mr. Peter Jackson, Manager, RE: Seminar on Bill 163. NOTE: or November 1st, 1994. Southwestern Regional Office, M.M.A. M.M.A. is available on October 24th 18. Pennie Rasmussen, Aids Awareness Committee RE: Proclamation of Aids Awareness Week 19. Resolutions from Town of Aylmer a} RE: Supplementary Assessment b) RE: Drainage Maintenance Programs 20. Resolution from Village of West Lorne RE: Supplementary Assessments 21. Mr. Gar Knutson, M.P. RE: Federal Fisheries Act 22. Notice of Municipal Government and Ratepayer Conference. .'" Moved by Councillor Volkaert i . Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT items 1 through 16 of Council communications be filed. - Carried. ('.. \ . (\; ('; (\ 1910 County Council - 5 - September 27,1994 Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Neukamm THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be invited to hold a seminar on the implications of Bill 163, to be held on October 24th, 1994 at 1:00 P.M. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the County of Elgin proclaim the week of October 3rd to October 9th as "Aids Awareness Week 1994" in the County of Elgin. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT Council correspondence items #19-22 be filed for information. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the County of Elgin inform the Infrastructure Secretariat that additional funding will be requested for Elgin County from any reallo- cated funds. - Carried. Councillor West informed Council of the importance of the Thames Valley District Health Council's upcoming information sessions regarding the 1994-95 Healthy Community Grants. She noted that more than $80,000.00 in Healthy Community Grants have been allocated by the Ministry of Health and is available for community initiatives. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT By-Law No. 94-31 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT By-Law No. 94-36 "A By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign Agreements with Railroad and city Y.M.C.A. of st. Thomas for the Furnishing of Day Nursery Services for Such Children as Agreed Upon" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT By-Law No. 94-36 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. 1911 County Council - 6 - September 27, 1994 Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Derrough (". THAT By-Law No. 94-37 "Being a By-Law to Appoint an Acting Deputy Treasurer for the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 94-37 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Derrough THAT By-Law No. 94-38 "Designating Through Highways" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor Derrough Seconded by Councillor Buchanan (' THAT By-Law No. 94-38 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 94-39 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign an Agreement Between the County of Elgin and the Medical Advisor of Bobier Convalescent Home" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT By-Law No. 94-39 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Councillor Hentz questioned the description of that part of the Town- ship of Dunwich which is to be p~rchased for road widening purposes. The County Engineer subsequently reviewed the description and indicated that it was correct. I" Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 94-40 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Land Purchase Agreement Between the Management Board and the Corporation of the County of Elgin for Road Widening Purposes" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT By-Law No. 94-40 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (-' Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor West THAT By-Law No. 94-41 "Being a By-Law to Establish a Reserve Fund for Infrastructure Works" be read a first and second time. - carried. 1912 County Council - 7 - September 27, 1994 Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 94-41 be read a third time and finally passed. (-, I - carried. Moved by councillor Webber Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 94-42 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign Agreements with Constituent Lower Tier Municipalities to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers as County By-Law Enforcement Officers" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Neukamm THAT By-Law No. 94-42 be read a third time and finally passed. - carried. Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Benner (' THAT By-Law No. 94-43 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Provincial-Municipal Infrastructure Agreement" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT By-Law No. 94-43 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 94-44 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the corporation of the County of Elgin at the September 27th Session, 1994" be read a first and second time. - Carried. r Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor West THAT By-Law No. 94-44 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Derrough Seconded by Councillor Willsey THAT we do now adjourn (2:00 P.M.) to meet again on October 25th, 1994 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ~~ County Clerk. ~ ~-~~ D. Vane Chute, Warden. 1913 October Session - First Day Tuesday, the 25th day of October,1994 !~. 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 Councillors Geier and Hofhuis. Moved by Councillor Derrough Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the minutes of the September 27th, 1994 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - Carried. None. EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS i) The following presentations were made by the Warden and the Chairman of the respective Standing Committees, regarding retirement recognitions and long service awards: ELGIN MANOR - Chairman Hugh MacGinnis Anne Milmine ZelIa Carter Flossie Harris Alana Mihalik Eliza 'Direnzo Wayne Fishleigh Cathy Currie Gloria Helmer Barbara Shackleton Mary Young Linda Irvine - 25 years - retirement - 21 years - retirement - 20 years - retirement - 19 years - retirement - 25 years - 20 years - 15 years - 15 years - 10 years - 10 years - 10 years The following were unable to attend: (' Karen Chapman Connie Froats Joan Huston - 10 years - 10 years - 10 years TERRACE LODGE - Chairman Hugh MacGinnis Marilyn Fleck Thea Dygos Margaret Flick Yvonne Gavey - 20 years - 15 years - 15 years - 10 years COUNTY LIBRARY - Chairman Perry clutterbuck Suzanne Nemett Susan Lamont Doris Vandeneeckhout Mary Haggerty Dorothy Streets - 15 years - 10 years - 10 years - 10 years - 10 years The following were unable to attend: ,:""'~, Joan Murray Anne Flagel - 15 years - 15 years TREASURY - Chairman Roger Vandierendonck Rose Marie Daniel - 25 years - retirement 1914 County Council - 2 - October 25, 1994 PERSONNEL - Chairman Roger Vandierendonck Louise Ray - 20 years COUNTY ROADS - Chairman Emil Neukamm (---. James Watters Gary Gordon Ann Bennie Fred Groch - 31 years - retirement - 30 years - retirement - 15 years - 10 years The following were unable to attend: James Chaplow Norman Glover John Hoffman Lloyd Webster Stanley Lunn James Powers - 40 years - retirement - 27 years - retirement - 27 years - retirement - 27 years - retirement - 26 years - retirement - 10 years Council took a short break and reassembled at approximately 10:30 A.M. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - JOINT STEERING COMMITTEE ON WASTE MANAGEMENT (read aloud) (\ Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the First Report of the Joint Steering Committee on Waste Manage- ment be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. IN-CAMERA SESSION Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Derrough r--. , , THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In Camera" to discuss a personnel matter. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutter buck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the Second Report of the County Library committee be adopted. Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Swain (~ THAT recommendations 3 and 4 of the Second Report of the County Library Committee be amended by inserting the following words immediately after the word "recommends" "to the Executive Committee". - Carried. 191;) County council - 3 - October 25, 1994 The main Motion was then voted on, as amended, and declared CARRIED. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Neukamm (' Seconded by Councillor Lyle THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT recommendation #5 of the First Report of the County Roads Committee be amended by inserting the following words after the word "Awards" in the second line "through the ontario Good Roads Association". - Carried. The main Motion was then voted on, as amended, and declared CARRIED. FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Wilson r THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. Council took a five-minute recess. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Neukamm THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. (\ - Carried. SECOND REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT the Second Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. REPORT OF THE VOTING SUB-COMMITTEE The report of the Voting Sub-committee was introduced by Councillor Mezenberg, Chairman of the General Government and Property Committee. A number of Councillors indicated that their municipal councils did not favour the report; namely, the Village of West Lorne, the Village of Springfield and the Township of Dunwich. Councillor Millman indicated that Yarmouth Council had supported the recommendations contained within the report. (\ Moved by Councillor Derrough Seconded by Councillor Neukamm THAT the Report of the Voting Sub-Committee be tabled for future consideration. - Carried. 1916 County council - 4 - October 25, 1994 WARDEN'S REPORT - THE YEAR IN REVIEW Warden Chute explained the main highlights of his report entitled "The Year In Review". ~ Moved by Councillor Webber . Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the Warden's Report be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor West THAT we continue on past noon to conclude the business at hand. OTHER BUSINESS - Carried. 1. STATEMENTS/INOUIRIES BY MEMBERS - (' 2. Warden Chute declared his intention to be a candidate for the Office of Warden in 1995. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - None. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE 2. 3. 4. n 5. 6. 7. 1. Mr. Howard Hampton, Minister of Natural Resources RE: Municipal Drainage Maintenance Program Mr. Edward J. Mesman, Account Manager, Bank of Montreal RE: 1994-95 Credit Arrangements Mr. A.P. Cuffley, Corporate Inquiries, Department of National Defence RE: Elgin Regiment Ms. Mimi Keenan, Awards Co-Ordinator, The Conservation Council of ontario RE: Lieutenant Governor's Conservation Award. Ms. Sheila Cameron and Ms. Jane McGregor, Y.W.C.A. Women's Pl~ce RE: Proclamation of Wife Assault Prevention Month Mr. Ken Loveland, Clerk-Treasurer Administrator, Township of Dunwich RE: Voting Structure of County Council Mr. N. Roy Main, city Administrator, city of st. Thomas RE: Advising Council of the city's willingness to be part of, and participate in, a joint board for waste management for Elgin County and the City of st. Thomas, subject to mutual agreement on format Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor West THAT items #1,2,3,4 and 6 of Council correspondence be received and filed. - Carried. r Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the Council of the County of Elgin declare November as "Wife Assault Prevention Month" in the County of Elgin. - Carried. (' (' r I" 191~' county Council - 5 - October 25, 1994 BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Clutter buck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 94-45 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the October 25th Session, 1994" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor Lyle Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 94-45 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT we do now adjourn (12:08 P.M.) to meet again on November 22nd, 1994 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. .2). ~ --..... eaSs? ~I d, D. Vane Chute, Warden. 1913 November Session - First Day Tuesday, the 22nd day of November, 1994 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 Councillor Geier. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS - NEW COUNCILLORS-ELECT Warden Chute extended a welcome to the newly-elected County Councillors attending the Session, and in turn, each member stood and introduced themselves. . Moved by Councillor Webber Seconded by Councillor Derrough THAT the minutes of the October 25th, 1994 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. (\. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Neukamm Seconded by Councillor Willsey THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. (\, Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the purchase of two cars, as suggested in the 1995 Equipment Replacement Schedule for the Roads Department, be deleted for further consideration in the New Year, with the understanding that a full investigation of the type of vehicle required will be undertaken at that time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT recommendation number 3 of the First Report regarding a policy for temporary road closings be referred back to the Roads Committee for further consideration, with particular emphasis on the impact of proce- dure number 3 of page 2 of the draft policy. - Lost ('\ The original Motion was then voted on, as amended, and declared CARRIED. 1919 County council - 2 - November 22, 1994 FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Benner (~. THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. SPECIAL JOINT EXECUTIVE/LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the First Report of the Special Joint Executive/Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Neukamm THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. (\ - Carried. TREASURER'S REPORT The County Treasurer presented her Report on the County's budgets and answered questions respecting the material previously circulated. Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Neukamm THAT the Treasurer's Report on county budgets be adopted. - Carried. Council took a short recess and returned at 11:10 A.M. DELEGATION Mr. Albert Ford, Chairman, county Land Division Committee presented the report on the activities of the Land Division Committee for the period November 1st, 1993 to October 31st, 1994. Mr. Ford then answered a number of questions from Council respecting various aspects of the Land Division function. r Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Benner THAT the report from the County Land Division Committee be received. - Carried. Mr. Carlos Ventin of C.A. Vent in Architect Ltd. and Mrs. Gloria Freeman of Freeman and Freeman Design entered the Council Chambers. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In Camera" to discuss a personnel/property matter. - Carried. r---\ Warden Chute appointed Councillor Mezenberg as Chairman of the Committee Of The Whole. 1920 County council - 3 - November 22, 1994 senior staff, Councillors-elect and the Architect and Design Consultant remained in the Chambers. Moved by Councillor Webber r. Seconded by Councillor Derrough THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT the Second Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Derrough THAT we do now recess (12:10 P.M.) to meet again on November 22nd, 1994 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. (\ ROLL CALL All members present except Councillors Geier and Swain. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - None. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE (\ 1. Honourable Paul Martin, Minister of Finance Re: response to the county of Wellington's resolution on social programs. 2. Allan Kirk, Ministry of community and Social Services Re: response to recommendation for improving social assistance programs. 3. W.D. Armstrong, Administrator, Clerk-Treasurer, county of Peterborough Re: Insurance Premiums - Sales Tax. 4. A.M.O. Alert urging municipalities to voice opposition to Bill 173, the Long Term Care Act. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Derrough THAT items #1,2 and 3 of Council correspondence be received and filed. - Carried. (---- . Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT the Council of the county of Elgin support and endorse the Asso- ciation of Municipalities of ontario's opposition to Bill 173 and that the Government of ontario be urged to reconsider its position on this matter; and further, 1921 County council - 4 - November 22, 1994 That the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Leader of the Official opposition, and the Lead- er of the Progressive Conservative Party be informed of Council's concerns. I' i - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Webber Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT By-Law No. 94-46 "Designating Through Highways" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 94-46 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck r\ THAT By-Law No. 94-47 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign an Agreement with catfish Creek Conservation Authority to appoint their Provincial Offences Officer as County By-Law Enforce- ment Officer" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor spenard THAT By-Law No. 94-47 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Webber THAT By-Law No. 94-48 "A By-Law to Empower the Adoption of a Waste Management Plan" be read a first and second time. - Carried. I" Moved by Councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT By-Law No 94-48 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Webber Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT By-Law No. 94-49 "A By-Law to Constitute a Joint Board for the preparation of a Waste Management Plan" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Vandierendonck r, THAT By-Law No. 94-49 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. 1922 County Council - 5 - November 22, 1994 Moved by Councillor Spenard Seconded by Councillor Derrough THAT By-Law No. 94-50 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the November 22nd Session, 1994" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT By-Law No. 94-50 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. PRESENTATION TO RETIRING COUNCILLORS Warden Chute and Chairman Mezenberg presented each retiring Councillor with a desk set as a momento of their service to Elgin County. Moved by Councillor Vandierendonck Seconded by Councillor Spenard THAT we do now adjourn (2:23 P.M.) Sine Die. (' - Carried. 2P-~ - ~ D. Vane Chute, Warden. ,/-...., ! ' c~ ( " 192:i December Session - First Day Tuesday, the 13th day of December, 1994 ,;d~ 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. The Clerk called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the Inaugural Session of Elgin County Council. ROLL CALL - The following members, having previously filed certificates, took their seats at the Council table: J~ 'f \ ., Harry J. Mezenberg Duncan J. McPhail Peter Hentz Rien VanBrenk W. Perry Clutterbuck James A. McIntyre Marian L. Millman Bill Walters Andy J. van Kasteren Bill R. Caverly D. Vane Chute Joseph A. Volkaert John R. Wilson Patrick J. Unger Thomas J. Cunniffe c. Ross Greer Joe G.P. Tromp Hugh P. MacGinnis Tom A. Nesbitt Penny S. Tolmie William C. MacIntyre Gundy Goutouski Dianne L. Buchanan Tammy J. Swain Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Reeve Reeve Reeve Reeve Reeve Reeve Deputy Reeve Aldborough Aldborough Dunwich Dunwich Southwold Southwold Yarmouth Yarmouth Malahide Malahide Bayham Bayham South Dorchester South Dorchester Aylmer Aylmer Belmont Dutton Port Burwell Port Stanley Springfield Vienna West Lorne West Lorne ABSENT - David G. Marr Deputy Reeve Port Stanley ELECTION OF WARDEN The Clerk asked that members of Council wishing to run for the Office of Warden to please stand. Councillor Chute stood and indicated his candidacy for the position of Warden of Elgin County Council for 1995. No other member of Council declared an interest in the position at this time. ,j~ I . APPOINTMENT BY RESOLUTION The Clerk explained that since the position of Warden remains uncon- tested, that the normal election procedures will be dispensed with as prescribed by by-law and that a resolution appointing Councillor Chute to the position of Warden would be in order. Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT D. Vane Chute be appointed Warden of Elgin County Council for 1995. - Carried. Warden Chute took the Declaration of Office and the Oath of Allegiance as administered by the Clerk. The Warden left the room and was gowned and re-entered the Council Chambers where he was officially presented with the Chain of Office, the Lord Elgin Watch and the Gavel of Office, by Past-Warden Marian L. Millman. Warden Chute delivered his inaugural address to Council, thanked them for their support and outlined a num- ber of items for consideration in 1995. 1924 County council - 2 - December 13, 1994 Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT the minutes of the November 22nd, 1994 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. l~, - Carried. STRIKING COMMITTEE Warden Chute appointed Councillors Clutterbuck, MacIntyre, Mezenberg and MacGinnis to the Special Committee to strike the Standing Committees and Appointments for the year 1995. OTHER BUSINESS Warden Chute invited all those in attendance to the Warden's Reception following adjournment, to be held in the county Administration Build- ing. He also noted that his reception will be held from 7:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M., also in the County Administration Building. Moved by Councillor Swain Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT we do now recess at (2:16 P.M.) to meet again on December 15, 1994 at 10:00 A.M. (\ I - Carried. December Session - Second Day Thursday, the 15th day of December, 1994 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 10:00 A.M. in accordance with the adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All members present. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (\ FIRST REPORT - SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO STRIKE STANDING COMMITTEES AND OUTSIDE APPOINTMENTS (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the First Report of the Special Committee to Strike Standing Com- mittees and outside Appointments be adopted. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the Clerk's Report regarding the schedule of meetings be received for information. - carried. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS ,-', , 1. Linda Knowles, President - ontario March of Dimes RE: Requesting Council's support by declaring January 1995 as "Ontario March of Dimes Month" . 192 ;) County Council - 3 - December 15, 1994 2. Honourable Ed Philip, Ministry of Municipal Affairs RE: Acknow- ledging Elgin County Council's support for submissions made regarding opposition to planning reforms and conflict of interest legislation. 3. Michael D. Harris, M.P.P., Leader of the Progressive Conservative /', Party of ontario RE: Acknowledging Council's concerns with Bill 173, An Act respecting Long-Term Care. 4. Honourable Ed Philip, Ministry of Municipal Affairs RE: Congrat- ulating Councillors on their election to municipal office. 5. Sheila Cameron, Director of Family Violence Programs, Y.W.C.A. Women's Place RE: Thank you for November Proclamation. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT the Council of the County of Elgin proclaim January 1995 as "ontario March of Dimes Month" in the County of Elgin. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT items #2, 3 ,4 & 5 of Council correspondence be received for ('. information. - carried. The various Standing Committees, with the exception of the Executive Committee, met in turn to elect a Chairman, to select a regular monthly meeting date and to conduct other business as required, according to the following order: 1. County Roads 2. General Government and Property 3. Homes and Social Services 4. Country Library Council reconvened at approximately 11:48 A.M. The Chairman of the County Library Committee for 1995 is Councillor Clutterbuck. The Committee agreed to meet on the first Wednesday of the month commencing at 9:00 A.M. The Chairman of the County Road Committee is Councillor Millman. That Committee will meet on the first Friday of the month commencing at 9:15 A.M. r The Chairman of the General Government and Property Committee is Coun- cillor Mezenberg. The Committee agreed to meet on the second Tuesday of the month commencing at 9:15 A.M. FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. - Carried. The Chairman of the Homes and Social services Committee is Councillor MacGinnis. The Committee will meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 P.M. 1926 County council - 4 - December 15, 1994 FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Buchanan 1", THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be . adopted. - Carried. ELECTION OF URBAN AND RURAL APPOINTEES On motion of Councillor McPhail and seconded by Councillor Volkaert, Councillor Wilson was nominated for the position of Rural Representa- tive on the County's Executive Committee. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT nominations for the Rural Representative be closed. - Carried. Councillor Wilson was declared the Rural Representative on the Execu- tive Committee. I' On motion of Councillor Goutouski and Seconded by Councillor swain, Councillor Nesbitt was nominated for the position of Urban Representa- tive on the County's Executive Committee. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT nominations for the Urban Representative be closed. - Carried. Councillor Nesbitt was declared as the Urban Representative on the Executive Committee. Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT we continue past noon to finish the business at hand. - Carried. (\ The Chairman of the Executive Committee is Councillor Nesbitt. The Committee agreed to meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 A.M. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the Warden and the Treasurer be authorized to borrow up to $15,000,000.00 from the Bank of Montreal, as may be required during 1995, and that the necessary by-law be prepared. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - .r\ None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - None. 192', County council - 5 - December 15, 1994 BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Hentz r THAT By-Law No. 94-51 liTo Appoint a County Road Committee" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor Caverly Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 94-51 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 94~52 liTo Authorize the Warden and the Treasurer to Borrow Up to the Sum of Fifteen Million Dollars" be read a first and second time. - Carried. ('I Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Unger THAT By-Law No. 94-52 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by councillor Unger THAT By-Law No. 94-53 "Being a By-Law to Appoint a Land Division Committee" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Cunniffe THAT By-Law No 94-53 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (', Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT By-Law No. 94-54 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to sign a Lease with Sheridan & Associates Insurance Brokers Limited" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT By-Law No. 94-54 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by councillor Cunniffe THAT By-Law No. 94-55 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the December 13th and 15th Session, 1994" be read a first and second time. (\ - Carried. r"1 ;\ (\ (\ 1928 County Council - 6 - December 15, 1994 Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT By-Law No. 94-55 be read a third time and finally passed. - carried. Moved by Councillor Hentz Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT we do now adjourn (12:10 P.M.) to meet again on Tuesday, January 24, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ]J, ~ ~~ D. Vane Chute, Warden.