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1995 Minutes 192H January Session - First Day Tuesday, the 24th day of January, 1995 (.,\ 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 except Councillor Buchanan Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the minutes of the December 13th and 15th, 1994 session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. DELEGATIONS: (, I) Mr. Hugh Guertz and Mr. Rob Lindsay, representing the st. Thomas- Elgin Arbor Week Committee, addressed Council by explaining the origins of Arbor Week and the activities planned for the event which is to take place April 28th to May 7th, 1995. Mr. Guertz circulated a leaflet of material to encourage local municipalities to help promote the planting of trees in their own communities. The Arbor Week Committee will make an official request to County Council to proclaim Arbor Week closer to the April deadline. The delegation was excused from the Chamber following questions from Council. 2} Mr. Don Holmes, Supervisor, Communicable Diseases, Elgin- st. Thomas Health Unit, addressed Council on the Compulsory Rabies Vaccination Policy which was recently adopted by the Health Unit. The delegation was then excused from the meeting following the present- ation. 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 Millman Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre 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 VanBrenk THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. (~', - Carried. 1930 County council - 2 - January 24, 1995 SECOND REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Volkaert ,/~''. 1 \ 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 Tromp THAT the First Report of the Homes and social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. (----... - Carried. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Floyd Laughren, Minister of Finance RE: Funding 2. Warden and Mrs. Chute RE: Thank you card for the clock they received from Council commemorating 1994. 3. Notice of 1995 FCM Annual Conference to be held in Toronto, June 9-12, 1995. 4. Mrs. E.B. McMillan, Secretary, Elgin County pioneer Museum RE: Nomination for Museum's Executive Committee-3-year term ending December 31, 1997. 5. Mrs. Helen Munro, I.O.D.E., RE: Mrs. Catherine Smith, I.O.D.E. nominee to the Elgin County pioneer Museum Board. 6. Charles A. Bergeron, of National Defence the possible closure Special Assistant, Office of the Minister RE: Acknowledging Council's opposition to of Elgin Regiment. I' i . 7. Elgin Wells and family RE: Thanking Council for his Retirement Party and gift. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT items #1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 of Council correspondence be received and filed. - Carried. The following Motion was introduced in response to correspondence #4 and 5, regarding appointments to the Elgin County Pioneer Museum: Moved by Councillor Unger Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT Mrs. Dorothy Vanpatter be appointed as Member-At-Large to the Elgin County pioneer Museum's Executive Committee for the term ending on December 31st, 1997; and, (\ That Mrs. Catherine Smith be appointed as the I.O.D.E. Representative to the Elgin County Pioneer Museum's Executive Committee for the term ending December 31st, 1996. - Carried. 1931 County council - 3 - January 24, 1995 CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Tromp Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck (---\ THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In Camera" to discuss personnel and legal matters. - Carried. Warden Chute appointed Councillor MacIntyre as Chairman of the Committee Of The Whole. All senior staff were eventually excused from the "In Camera" Session at approximately 11:00 A.M. to allow for discussion on a personnel item. The County Clerk was permitted entrance at 11:40 A.M. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor vanKasteren THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. Council took a five-minute recess and reconvened at 11:50 A.M. ~, ( . Other members of staff, the media and observers re-entered the Chamber. OPEN SESSION SECOND REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Clutter buck Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the Second Report of the County Library committee be adopted. - Carried. REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF OFFICE Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the request by Councillor Buchanan to take leave of office for more than a three-month period be deferred until the local municipality has time to consider the matter. (\ - Carried. SECOND REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT the Second Report of the Executive Committee be adopted with the inclusion of the word "draft" at the beginning of the second line of the recommendation. - Carried. PRESENTATIONS Warden Chute and Chairman Mezenberg presented the following individuals with a gift, to acknowledge their recent retirements from the County Land Division Committee: (', Noble G. Tufford Lorne R. Carroll Andy J. vanKasteren 21 years 16 years 3 years. 1932 County council - 4 - January 24, 1995 RETIREMENT RECOGNITIONS Chairman Clutterbuck and Warden Chute presented Mr. Elgin A. Wells with a certificate commemorating his more than 26 years of service to the County of Elgin. Noting that Mrs. Evelyn Bell-Frappier of the County Roads Department could not attend the meeting, Chairman Millman provided a description of Mrs. Bell-Frappier's experience with the County of Elgin for over 23 years. Chairman MacGinnis and Warden Chute presented Nellie VanDyk (over 17 years of service) and Raymond Phillips (over 21 years of service) with Retirement Recognition Certificates and a gift for their work related to Terrace Lodge and Elgin Manor respectively. Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT we do now recess (12:04 P.M.) to meet again on January 24th, 1995 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. Council reconvened at 1:35 P.M. (-, ROLL CALL All members present except Councillor Buchanan. Warden Chute introduced Mrs. Joan McBurnie, Health and Safety Co-ordinator, who presented an approximately thirty-five minute presentation on health and safety matters for County Council and senior staff. It was noted that Part Two of the presentation will take place at the February Session of County Council. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - Councillor Millman raised a concern about the possible closure of railway spur lines in the County of Elgin, specifically the PAYNES SUB operated by C.N., the CAYUGA SUB being used by Norfolk-Southern, and the CASO LINE which is C.N. and C.P. owned. ,r-'\ , . Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the Council of the County of Elgin express its alarm and concern over the possible closure of railway spur lines in the County; and, That the Warden and the Clerk be authorized to contact the various railway companies and other relevant officials concerned to express Council's views on this matter. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Tromp Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 95-1 "To Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Program Renewal Agreement for the provision of Child Care Services Under the jobsOntario Training Fund" be read a first and second time. (', - Carried. 193:1 County council - 5 - January 24, 1995 Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT By-Law No. 95-1 be read a third time and finally passed. (""""\ - Carried. Moved by Councillor vanKasteren Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 95-2 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Standard Program Agreement Between the County of Elgin and the Ministry of Community and Social Services Re: Supportive Housing Initiatives in the West Elgin County" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT By-Law No. 95-2 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (\. \ ' Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT By-Law No. 95-3 "Being a By-Law to Restrict the Weight of Vehicles Passing Over Bridges" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT By-Law No. 95-3 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT By-Law No. 95-4 "Being a By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer" be read a first and second time. - Carried. r-, Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 95-4 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tromp Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 95-5 "Being a By-Law to Appoint a Member of the st. Thomas Suburban Roads Commission" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT By-Law No. 95-5 be read a third time and finally passed. (" - Carried. ,r'., ! ' (\ , (o''', (', l~~i~ County Council - 6 - January 24, 1995 Moved by Councillor vanKasteren Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT By-Law No. 95-6 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the January 24th Session, 1995" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 95-6 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT we do now adjourn (2:37 P.M.) to meet again on February 28th, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ~, ~ ee? D. Vane Chute, Warden. 193;5 February Session - First Day Tuesday, the 28th day of February, 1995 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 10:00 A.M. in accordance with adjournment. i~'\ The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All members present except Councillors Buchanan, MacIntyre and Marr. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the minutes of the January 24th, 1995 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None. PRESENTATION I' Councillor Hugh MacGinnis, Chairman of the Elgin County pioneer Museum's Executive Committee and Ms. Deborah Herkimer, Museum Curator, presented Warden Chute with a framed watercolour depicting the Elgin County Pioneer Museum, in commemoration of "Heritage Week". Warden Chute accepted the gift on behalf of Elgin County Council and offered to display the picture in his office. DELEGATIONS 1} Mr. John Cooper and Mr. Jerry Payne representing the Ministry of Natural Resources, Lake Erie Management Unit, addressed Council using overhead slides and explained the Ministry's role in the fishing industry, the changes in the eco system of the lake, and the variety of committees which have been established to liaise with the commercial fishing industry and others. 2} Mr. Frank Prothero, Manager, Eastern Lake Erie Fishermen's Association, addressed Council by explaining the Lake Erie Commercial Fisheries' concerns with Ministry of Natural Resources' policies and practices. In short, Mr. Prothero is seeking a more open communi- cation with the Ministry of Natural Resources, so that the commercial fishing industry can have more input into policy. Following questions from Council, the delegations were excused from the meeting. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES r-\ 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 Millman Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY STUDY COMMITTEE (mailed) .,-'",", Moved by Councillor cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT the First Report of the County Study Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1936 County council - 2 - February 28, 1995 FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Walters (C\, THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. - Carried. As Chairman of the General Government and Property Committee, Councillor Mezenberg introduced item #2 of the First Report concerning the cost of holding the Warden's Banquet and sought direction from County Council on how to proceed. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk That the Elgin County Warden's Banquet be reinstated in 1995, with the cost of the meal portion being charged at cost, except for the Warden's complimentary passes, and the remainder of the program to be sponsored by the County of Elgin. - Carried. (' Similarly, Chairman Mezenberg asked Council for direction respecting item #5 of the First Report regarding gun control legislation. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the Council of the County of Elgin support the County of Grey and the County of Hastings resolutions on the recent Federal gun control measures, with a copy of this resolution being forwarded to the Justice Minister, Mr. Allan Rock, and the local Member of Parliament, Mr. Gar Knutson. Councillor McPhail requested a recorded vote on the recommendation. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS Councillor Mezenberg (2) Councillor McPhail (2) Councillor Hentz Councillor VanBrenk Councillor Clutterbuck (2) 1". Councillor McIntyre (2) Councillor Millman (2) Councillor Walters (2) Councillor van Kasteren (2) Councillor Caverly (2) Councillor Chute (2) Councillor Volkaert Councillor Wilson Councillor Unger Councillor Cunniffe (2) Councillor Greer (2) Councillor Goutouski Councillor MacGinnis Councillor Tolmie (2) Councillor Swain Councillor Nesbitt Councillor Tromp TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 16 NAYS: 18 ABSENT: 3 TOTAL: 37 (\ the motion was declared DEFEATED. . As a result of the recorded vote, 193'1 County Council - 3 - February 28, 1995 FIRST REPORT - JOINT BOARD FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT (mailed) Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Walters I/', THAT the First Report of the Joint Board for Waste Management be adopted. - Carried. Council recessed at 11:05 A.M. and reconvened at 11:18 P.M. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social services Committee be adopted. - carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) (', Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT the Second Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. DEPUTY CLERK'S REPORT ON THE LOCAL AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES BOARD (mailed) ~. I Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT Councillor Joe Volkaert be appointed as the County of Elgin's representative on the local Agricultural Employment Services Board for 1995. - Carried. TREASURER'S REPORTS - REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES (distributed) Moved by Councillor Unger Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the Treasurer's statement on Remuneration and Expenses for the members of Elgin County Council to December 31st, 1994 be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - carried. Moved by Councillor clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Wilson (~. THAT the Treasurer's statement on Remuneration and Expenses to December 31st, 1994 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. 1938 County Council Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Tolmie - 4 - February 29, 1995 (' THAT the Treasurer's Report on Convention Expenses for members of Elgin County Council for the year ended December 31st, 1994 be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Cunniffe 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, 1994 be accepted and printed in the proceedings. OTHER BUSINESS - Carried. 1. STATEMENTS/INOUIRIES BY MEMBERS - Councillor Mezenberg explained the background regarding a document circulated to County Council from the Community Futures Committee. He urged members of Council to take this information back to their respective Councils and to use the publication as a resource. (\ 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - None. CORRESPONDENCE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (, 6. 7. Mr. Donald N. Leitch, Village Administrator, Village of Port Stanley RE: Resolution on Commercial Fishing Quotas. Thank you card from Mrs. Evelyn Bell-Frappier. Premier Bob Rae RE: Bill 173, the Long-Term Care Act. Premier Bob Rae RE: Resolution on Bill 163. Ms. Ann Borooah, Director, Ministry of Housing RE: Liability, Municipalities at Risk. Mr. Allan K. McLean, M.P.P., Simcoe East RE: Bill 163. Mr. John W. Harvey, RE: Act. Millage, Clerk-Treasurer & C.A.O., Township of Resolution on Bill 163 - Disclosure of Interest 8. The Honourable Tony silipo, Ministry of Community and Social Services, RE: Council's resolution concerning Children's Services agencies. 9. The Honourable Herb Gray Re: future of Rail Lines in Elgin contacted Mr. Tellier of C.N. Council's letter concerning the County and advising he has 10. R.A. Pow, Clerk, Township of Southwold RE: Resolution stating opposition to County-Wide Planning. 11. r. A.M.O. - "Municipal Alert" Municipalities Urged to Lobby M.P.P.'s RE: Proclamation of Local Government Disclosure of Interest Act. 12. Shirley Kosky, R.D., Elgin st. Thomas Health Unit RE: Proclamation of Nutrition Month, March 1995. 193fJ COUNTY COUNCIL - 5 - February 28, 1995 Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor McIntyre (' THAT the resolution from the Village of Port Stanley urging the Minister of Natural Resources to conduct a major review of the Management of the Fishery Resources of Lake Erie be supported and endorsed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT correspondence items # 2-6 be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the resolution from the Township of Harvey requesting that the Local Government Disclosure of Interest Act, 1994, be withheld until the extent of the discretion of the Commissioner has been determined, be supported and endorsed. (', - carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT correspondence items # 8 and 9 be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the correspondence item # 10 from the Township of Southwold be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT the correspondence from the Association of Municipalities of ontario urging municipalities to lobby M.P.P.'s regarding the proclamation of the Local Government Disclosure of Interest Act be supported. (' - Carried. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT the Council of the County of Elgin officially proclaim March 1995 as Nutrition Month in the County of Elgin. - Carried. NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE The Clerk read aloud a facsimile received from the Elgin County Board of Education, indicating that the upcoming Municipal Liaison Committee Meeting (March 6th, 1995) has been rescheduled to May 15th, 1995. ('! Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT we do now recess (11:45 A.M.) to meet again on February 28th, 1995 at 1:30 P.M. - Carried. 1940 County Council - 6 - February 28, 1995 Council reconvened at 1:30 P.M. ROLL CALL - All members present except Councillors Buchanan, MacIntyre and Marr. (' The Warden in the Chair. Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Unger THAT we do now go into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In Camera" to discuss a personnel item. - Carried. Warden Chute appointed Councillor van Kasteren as Chairman of the Committee Of The Whole. Councillor McIntyre was excused at 2:35 P.M. and re-entered the Chambers at 2:55 P.M. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT we do now rise without reporting. (' - carried. Council took a short recess and reconvened with the Warden in the Chair. Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the Non-Union Pay Equity Summary dated February 1995 be approved for implementation. - carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Caverly Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT By-Law No. Clerk to Sign a Accountants" be 95-7 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Lease with Barker Stanley and Partners, Chartered read a first and second time. (' - carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor unger THAT By-Law No. 95-7 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 95-8 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign an Agreement with R.O. Dodds to Extract Aggregate Up to and Adjacent to the Southern Limit of County Road 13 in the Township of Dunwich" be read a first and second time. - Carried. (\ Moved by Councillor Unger Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT By-Law No. 95-8 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. 1941 County council 7 - February 28, 1995 Moved by Councillor Caverly Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT By-Law No. 95-9 "Being a By-Law to Confirm and Appoint Betty Lou Pattern as Deputy Treasurer for the County of Elgin and to Repeal (', By-Law No. 94-37" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 95-9 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT By-Law No. 95-10 "A By-Law to Amend 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 Unger (\. Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT By-Law No. 95~10 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT By-Law No. 95-11 "A By-Law to Establish a Procedure Governing the Sale of Real Property" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tromp Seconded by Councillor Unger THAT By-Law No. 95-11 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (\ Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT By-Law No. 95-12 "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. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT By-Law No. 95-12 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (', Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 95-13 "Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 1838, to Authorize the Personnel Administrator to Execute Documents with Respect to Ontario Municipal Employees' Retirement System" be read a first and second time. - Carried. ('\ ('\. 0. (', 1942 county Council - 8 - February 28, 1995 Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 95-13 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Swain Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT By-Law No. 95-14 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign the Necessary Documents to Apply for the Licensing of the Bobier Convalescent Home" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 95-14 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT By-Law No. 95-15 "A By-Law to Confirm proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the February 28th Session, 1995" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT By-Law No. 95-15 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT we do now adjourn (3:05 P.M.) to meet again on March 21st, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ~~~ County Clerk. ..::D _ ?C- ~ D. Vane Chute, Warden. /' 1 [~4" iJ. t) March Session - First Day Tuesday, the 21st day of March, 1995 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 Tolmie. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None. DELEGATION The Clerk advised that Mr. Hilliard Willson, a resident of Port stanley, was unable to address Council due to illness. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT we do now go into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In Camera" to discuss a personnel matter. - Carried. Warden Chute appointed Councillor McPhail as Chairman. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Tromp f~ i \, THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. Warden Chute assumed the Chair. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the internal equity proposal dated February 10th, 1995 be approved as recommended by the Management Committee for immediate implementation and the necessary budgets be adjusted accordingly. Councillor Cunniffe requested a recorded vote on the Motion. These were recorded as follows: YEAS H.J. Mezenberg D.J. McPhail P. Hentz R. VanBrenk (~ W.P. Clutterbuck J.A. McIntyre M.L. Millman B. Walters A.J. van Kasteren W.R. Caverly D.V. Chute J.A. Volkaert J.R. Wilson P.J. Unger (2) (2) NAYS (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) T.J. Cunniffe C.R. Greer (2) (2) G. Goutouski W.C. MacIntyre H.P. MacGinnis D.G. Marr D.L. Buchanan T.J. Swain T.A. Nesbitt J.G.P. Tromp P.S. Tolmie ABSENT (2) (~ TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 31 NAYS: 4 ABSENT: 2 TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared CARRIED. .. ,c.i.,;"'- 19.14 . . . ,."',,J ','1'- March 21,1995 :,.', County Council - 2 - REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Nesbitt ('. Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Mr. Brian D. Riddell, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs Re: County Planning. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT the correspondence from Mr. Brian Riddell, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs, regarding County Planning be received and filed. - Carried. (--.. 1995 PROPOSED ESTIMATES Warden Chute made introductory comments on the 1995 proposed budget and explained the reasoning behind the creation of a Mill Rate Stabil- ization Reserve and the impact of the 1994 surplus on budgets. The County Treasurer proceeded to review the composite budget estimates on a line by line basis. Members of Council were encouraged to ask questions as each line item in the budget was explained. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT the 1995 County Budget be adopted as presented, resulting in a Net Levy of $8,393,323.00 and that the necessary by-law be prepared. Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Goutouski ( THAT the estimate for Strategic Planning (Line Item #28) be revised to reflect a net County contribution of $16,000.00 (-$50,000) and that the budget be adjusted accordingly. - Lost. The main Motion was then voted on and declared CARRIED. BY-LAW Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT By-Law No. 95-16 "Being a By-law to Provide for the Adoption of the 1995 Budget of the Corporation of the County of Elgin and to Apportion the County Levy for the Year 1995 Amongst the County Constit- uent Municipalities" be read a first and second time. n ';, ''''1/;: 1., \I:d .. March 21, 1995 , ,\"':';' County Council - 3 - councillor Cunniffe requested a recorded vote on the first and second reading of By-Law No. 95-16. These were recorded as follows: n YEAS H.J. Mezenberg P. Hentz R. VanBrenk W.P. Clutterbuck NAYS (2) D. J. McPhail (2) (2) M.L. Millman (2) B. Walters (2) A.J. van Kasteren (2) J.A. McIntyre (2) D.V. Chute J.A. Volkaert J.R. Wilson P.J. Unger W.R. Caverly (2) (2) T.J. Cunniffe C.R. Greer G. Goutouski (2) (2) W.C. MacIntyre H.P. MacGinnis D.G. Marr D.L. Buchanan T.J. Swain (\ T.A. Nesbitt J.G.P. Tromp P.S. Tolmie ABSENT (2) TOTAL: 37 YEAS: 22 NAYS: 13 ABSENT: 2 TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the first and second reading of the By-Law was declared CARRIED. Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT By-Law No. 95-16 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Council recessed at 11:15 A.M. to review the agenda for the meeting scheduled for Friday, March 24th, 1995. Council reconvened at 11:45 A.M. to continue the business at hand. (' Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the minutes of the February 28th, 1995 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 MacIntyre ('\. THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. " .~ 1\1 :jl~ ~:.-'- ~r .,.''.1,-' ~ - county Council - 4 - March 21, 1995 ". FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Wilson (\ 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 Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Greer That Recommendation No. 1 of the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be deleted and Council accept the proposal from the caterer to supply soup and sandwich lunches at $6.25. - Defeated (', The main Motion was then voted on and declared CARRIED. SECOND REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Noting that the date in Recommendation No. 1 regarding the appointment of a County Administrator should be changed to read March 21st, 1995 instead of March 24th, the following Motion was introduced: Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the Second Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. CLERK'S REPORT - SCHEDULE OF REPORTING The County Clerk explained the schedule of reporting for Councillors regarding their outside appointments. Moved by Councillor Millman !,. Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the Report from the Clerk be received and filed. ~ Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INOUIRIES BY MEMBERS - Councillor Mezenberg indicated that he will be collecting for the social Fund from members of Council and staff in April. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - None. CORRESPONDENCE (\. The following items of correspondence were received: 1. Seminar for Councillors on Local Government Disclosure of Interest Act, 1994. t941 County Council - 5 - March 21, 1995 2. Resolution from Village of Port stanley RE: Insurance Premiums. 3. Mr. Ed Philip, Minister of Municipal Affairs RE: Response to resolution on Bill 163 from Grey County. (\ 4. Notice of Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference, Toronto, June 9-12, 1995. 5. Donald N. Leitch, Administrator, Village of Port stanley, RE: Advising of resolution sent to Ministry of Municipal Affairs requesting that the County not become involved in certain planning activities. 6. Jane Ireland, Ministry of Natural Resources RE: acknowledging Council's correspondence concerning commercial fishing on Lake Erie. 7. Municipal Alert and News Release from A.M.O. RE: Local Government Disclosure of Interest Act. 8. Municipal Alert from A.M.O. RE: A.M.O.'s Provincial Election Initiative. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT correspondence items # 1, 3-8 be received and filed. " I I , - carried. CORRESPONDENCE #2 Moved by Councillor McIntyre Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT the resolution from the Village of Port Stanley requesting A.M.O. and the Province of ontario to investigate the large increases in municipal insurance premiums be supported and endorsed. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 95-17 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign a Lease with Donald F. Roughley & Associates Inc." be read a first and second time. (' - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 95-17 be read a third time and finally passed. - carried. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 95-18 "Being a By-Law to Create the position of county Administrator (Chief Administrative Officer) and to Combine the Duties of Clerk; and to Define the Duties Thereof" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor cunniffe Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre ( THAT By-Law No. 95-18 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. 1948 ! County council 6 - March 21, 1995 Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT By-Law No. 95-19 "Providing for the Erection of Yield Right-Of-Way Signs at Intersections" be read a first and second time. r--.. I . - Carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT By-Law No. 95-19 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hentz Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT By-Law No. 95-20 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Collective Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and the Canadian union of Public Employees with Respect to the Corporation's County Library Employees" be read a first and second time. - Carried. (--.. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT By-Law No. 95-20 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT By-Law No. 95-21 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the corporation of the County of Elgin at the March 21st Session, 1995" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor Swain Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT By-Law No. 95-21 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (\. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT we do now adjourn (12:10 P.M.) to meet again on April 25th, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ~ D. Vane Chute, Warden. !' . . 1949 April Session - First Day Tuesday, the 25th day of April, 1995 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 Marr. Moved by Councillor caverly Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the minutes of the March 21st, 1995 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Warden Chute declared a pecuniary interest with recommendation #2 of the First Report of the Executive Committee regarding a leave of absence requested by his daughter, an employee of Terrace Lodge, and refrained from discussion and voting on the item. ('. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 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 Millman Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - carried. FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (mailed) f' I 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 Millman THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) f'. , Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. '195:0 ;.!J;;- County Council - 2 - April 25, 1995 REPORTS FROM COUNCILLORS Councillor Greer, referring to his report previously circulated on the activities of the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, moved the following recommendation: (- Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Cunniffe THAT the report on the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital be adopted as presented. - Carried. Councillor McPhail circulated a copy of a report on the Thames Valley District Health Council and explained the main elements of that report for Council's information. He offered to ask the Executive Director of the Thames Valley District Health Council to appear as a delegation at the May Session, to provide further information if Council desires. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT the report on the Thames Valley District Health Council be adopted as presented. 1'. - Carried. Council agreed to invite the Executive Director of the Thames Valley District Health Council to the May meeting. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INOUIRIES BY MEMBERS - Councillor Nesbitt, on behalf of the 4-H Association, expressed thanks to the county for the 1995 grant to the Association. Councillor Nesbitt also presented Warden Chute with a ribbon in recognition of his top showmanship at a recent 4-H event. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - None. ( CORRESPONDENCE The following items of correspondence were received: 1. Mayor Dave Hunt, City of Stratford Re: The Stratford Festival. 2. R.G. Morgan, ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Re: Family Fishing Weekend. 3. st. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association Re: Thank you for financial support. 4. Kerry Day, st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Re: Thank you for grant. 5. A.M.O. Municipal Alert a) Re: City of London launches legal challenge against Bill 120. b) Re: Province rescinds decision to proclaim Local Government Disclosure of Interest Act. c) Re: Electronic Network for Municipalities will go ahead without funding. ,~, d) Re: Extension of National Infrastructure Program. I 6. Dave Cooke, Minister of Education and Training Re: Safe Schools Month. 1951 County council - 3 - April 25, 1995 7. Ed Philip, Minister of Municipal Affairs Re: Impact of Federal Budget. (- 8. Ed Philip, Minister of Municipal Affairs Re: and strategic Planning. County Planning 9. Ed Philip, Minister of Municipal Affairs a) Re: Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Program. b) Copy of letter from Arthur C. Eggleton, Minister Responsible for Infrastructure Re: Extension of Infrastructure Program. 10. Notice of Councillor Development Seminars from A.M.O. 11. Ministry of Municipal Affairs Re: Government delay of proclamation of disclosure of interest legiSlation. 12. Notice of 1995 Annual AMO Conference and Voting Delegates' Accreditation Form. 13. Request for Declaration of Arbor Week, April 28th to May 7th, 1995. With respect to item #9 regarding the extension of the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Program, Councillor Mezenberg enquired as to the impact this extension may have on the projects being contemplated by some municipalities in the County. f' , . The Administrator/Clerk was subsequently directed to write the Minister responsible for infrastructure and seek clarification on the impact of such an extension on the projects throughout Elgin County. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT correspondence items 1-11 be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT Councillors Tolmie and van Kasteren be appointed as the County of Elgin'S voting representatives to the Association of Municipalities of ontario Annual Conference to be held from August 20th to 23rd, 1995 in Toronto. - Carried. (' Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the Council of the corporation of the County of Elgin officially declare April 28th to May 7th, 1995 as Arbor Week in the County of Elgin. - carried. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In-Camera" to discuss a personnel matter. - Carried. (' Senior staff were allowed to remain seated, except for the Manager of Library Services. Warden Chute appointed Councillor Goutouski as Chairman of the Committee Of The Whole. "hl' '195:2 County council Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Volkaert - 4 - April 25, 1995 THAT we do now rise and report. (~ - Carried. SECOND REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT the Second Report of the Executive Committee be adopted and indicate that the date of implementation will be effective May 1st, 1995. - Carried. Council took a short recess and reconvened at 11:27 A.M. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Caverly Seconded by Councillor Tolmie (\, THAT By-Law No. 95-22 "To Amend By-Law No. 87-13 and Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Administrator/Clerk to Sign a Standard Amending Agreement Between the County of Elgin and the Ministry of Health Re: The Purchase of Home Support Services and Services for the Elderly" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Cunniffe THAT By-Law No. 95-22 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT By-Law No. 95-23 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the April 25th Session, 1995" be read a first and second time. f' - Carried. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Cunniffe THAT By-Law No. 95-23 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. The Administrator/Clerk reminded the General Government and Property Committee that the Arbor Week Committee will be present at approximately 12:00 noon to plant a tree in front of the County Administration Building in commemoration of Arbor Week. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT we do now adjourn (11:30 A.M.) to meet again on May 23rd, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. (- , D. Vane Chute, Warden. 1953 May Session - First Day Tuesday, the 23rd day of May, 1995 (- 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 VanBrenk, MacGinnis and Walters. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the minutes of the April 25th, 1995 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. INTRODUCTION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES CO-ORDINATOR (, Warden Chute introduced Mr. Sean Bertleff, Emergency Services Co-Ordinator for the County of Elgin. DELEGATION Mr. Paul Huras, Executive Director of the Thames Valley District Health Council addressed Council regarding the role and mandate of the District Health Council. Mr. Huras indicated that the Council serves more than 540,000 people and is the second largest district health council in the province. Its main function and role is to provide advice directly to the Minister of Health on a variety of programs, including but not limited to: diabetes; aids; and cancer strategies. Following questions from Council, Mr. Huras was excused from the meeting. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. COUNCILLORS AND STAFF 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. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Tolmie 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 r"; THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1954 County council - 2 - May 23, 1995 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 OF HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social services Committee be adopted. - carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. f\ I ' - Carried. Councillor wilson, referring to his report on the st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, made the following recommendation: Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT the Report on the st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital be adopted as presented. - Carried. TREASURER'S REPORT The County Treasurer presented her report on budget comparisons to March 31st, 1995. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg f\ I THAT the Treasurer's Report on Budget Comparisons and Variances to March 31st, 1995 be adopted as presented. - Carried. Councillor Nesbitt introduced a report on the functions of the Elgin Tourist Association and made the following recommendation: Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT the report on the Elgin Tourist Association be adopted as presented. - carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1', 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - Councillor Goutouski reminded members of Council of the Elgin County pioneer Museum's Strawberry Social which is to take place on June 21st, 1995 and indicated that tickets were available for purchase. The Personnel Administrator reported that an employment equity 1955. county Council - 3 - May 23, 1995 training session has been scheduled for Monday, June 5th, 1995, commencing at 9:00 A.M. in the county Council Chambers and that all members of senior staff, as well as County Councillors, are encouraged to attend this important meeting. Mr. Underhill also indicated that local clerks and treasurers would be invited to attend. /"",\ I ' 2. NOTICE OF MOTION None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS - MAY 23RD. 1995 SESSION 1. Simon Llewellyn, Canadian Co-Chair, Lake Erie Management Committee Re: Workshops on Lakewide Management Plan. 2. Brian Kope, M.T.O. Re: Temporary Closure of Highway 73 at Highway 401. 3. Mayor Robert Habkirk, Town of Aylmer Re: Army Militia. (\ 4. A.M.O. News Release Re: Program. Statement on the Infrastructure 5. John Harrison, Regional Chair, Region of Haldimand-Norfolk Re: ontario Road Superintendents' 1995 Trade Show. 6. AMO News Release Re: Election Commitments Could Lower Property Taxes. 7. Robert M. Prentice, Town of Newmarket Re: Resolution requesting Gasoline Tax be used for municipal road maintenance. 8. D. Blair Tully, ontario Insurance Commission Re: Cost of insurance for municipalities. 9. Michael D. Harris, Leader of the progressive Conservative Party Re: AMO's municipal pre-election platform document entitled "Better Government, Lower Cost: The New Municipal Mandate". 10. Premier Bob Rae Re: Acknowledging Council's endorsement of A.M.O.'s document "Better Government, Lower Cost: The New Municipal Mandate". ("'! Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT items #1 - 10 of Council correspondence be received and filed. - Carried. Council took a break at 10:50 A.M. and reconvened with the Health and Safety Co-Ordinator making a presentation on Part Two of the Health and Safety Orientation. In particular, the presentation focused on investigations, worker's rights and the nature of refusals among other items. DELEGATION ( Mr. Mel Mekinda and Mr. John Fauquier of the firm Mekinda Snyder Partnership presented the Functional Program Report for the Bobier Home. Mr. Fauquier explained the process leading up to the development of the Functional Plan which involved a committee of approximately 20 to 25 people representing various interests, including the provincial government. Referring to the document, Mr. Fauquier explained the Executive Summary and indicated that the new Bobier Home will be larger than the existing, with more beds, and therefore will require a greater financial contribution from the county to operate. 1956 County Council - 4 - May 23, 1995 Mr. Mekinda, referring to sketches and drawings, explained the site plan and main features of the building design, indicating that the building will be comprised of three wings, each with 19 beds for a total bed occupancy of 57. ('\, Moved by Councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the Functional Program Report for the Bobier Home be approved for submission to the Ministry of Health, Long-Term Care Division, and that the Architects be instructed to prepare the necessary working drawings. - carried. Councillor Mezenberg pointed out an editorial correction to Appendix A in the report which incorrectly listed him as Chairman of the Executive Committee. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT By-Law No. 95-24 "To Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to sign a Program Renewal Agreement for the provision of Child Care Services Under the jobsOntario Training Fund" be read a first and second time. ( - carried. Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 95-24 be read a third time and finally passed. - carried. Moved by Councillor Tromp Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 95-25 "To Amend By-Law No. 95-12, 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. (\1 Moved by Councillor Caverly Seconded by Councillor Cunniffe THAT By-Law 95-25 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT By-Law No. 95-26 "To Amend 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 van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 95-26 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (\ 1957 County council - 5 - May 23, 1995 Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT By-Law No. 95-27 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the May 23rd ('\ Session, 1995" be read a first and second time. (--.. ; ! - Carried. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT By-Law No. 95-27 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Caverly Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT we do now adjourn (12:17 P.M.) to meet again on June 27th, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ~~ county Administrator/Clerk. ~ ?S..-~ D. Vane Chute, Warden. f\ \ ; I' 1958 June session - First Day Tuesday, the 27th day of June, 1995 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at ,f\ 10:00 A.M. in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All members present except Councillors Goutouski, Marr and McPhail. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT the minutes of the May 23rd, 1995 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. INTRODUCTION OF DEPUTY TREASURER 1'. Warden Chute introduced Mrs. Teresa Babinski as the new Deputy Treasurer for the County of Elgin. PRESENTATIONS RETIREMENTS Elqin County Library - Chairman Clutterbuck Mrs. Alberta Jones - West Lorne Branch - 25 years Mrs. Joan Murray - Belmont Branch - nearly 16 years Elqin County Roads - Chairman Millman Mr. Dell Morris - 9 years Mr. Wayne O'Connor - 28 years Elqin County Homes for Senior citizens - Chairman MacGinnis Mrs. Elisa DiRenzo - Elgin Manor - 26 years (\ Executive Committee - Chairman Nesbitt Miss Dorothy Wilkinson - Treasury and Road Departments - 19 years. Warden Chute and Chairman Clutterbuck presented Mrs. Joan Murray with a certificate recognizing her contribution to Elgin County, particularly in the Belmont Branch of the Library System. Warden Chute and Chairman Millman presented Mr. Dell Morris and Mr. Wayne O'Connor with retirement certificates in recognition of their contribution to the County of Elgin. Although not present, the following individuals were recognized for their contributions as well: Mrs. Alberta Jones, West Lorne Branch, County Library System; Mrs. Elisa DiRenzo, Elgin Manor; and Miss Dorothy I. Wilkinson, Treasury and County Road Departments. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 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. 1959 County council - 2 - June 27, 1995 FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Tolmie (\ THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor McIntyre 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 VanBrenk THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. ('\. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT recommendation #7 in the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee, regarding the introduction of vending machines on behalf of the United Way in county buildings, be deleted and referred back to the General Government and Property Committee for further consideration. - Carried. The main Motion was then voted on, as amended, and declared CARRIED. FIRST REPORT OF HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the First Report of the Homes and social services Committee be adopted. - Carried. ('\, FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. New Format of Council Directories The Administrator/Clerk explained that, as indicated in recommendation #1 from the General Government and Property Committee First Report, Council will no longer be using the booklet format for Council Direc- tories, but instead will use a committee card format to save money and reduce paper costs. COUNCILLORS' REPORT ('\. Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the Report on the Activities of Family and Children's Services be accepted as presented. - Carried. . 1'96'1) county Council - 3 - June 27, 1995 OTHER BUSINESS STATEMENTS/INOUIRIES BY MEMBERS (\. 1. Councillor Mezenberg circulated a request sheet for those who would like to purchase Council photographs at $13.50. 2. Councillor Mezenberg asked members of Council to confirm whether or not they will be attending the County Golf Tournament on July 13th. 3. Councillor Mezenberg invited all members of Council and staff to the grand opening of the new marina on July 1st, 1995 in Port Glasgow, with official ceremonies commencing at 2:00 p.m. 4. Councillor Mezenberg indicated that he will be running for the position of Warden at the December Council Session. NOTICE OF MOTION None. MATTERS OF URGENCY None. I' CORRESPONDENCE The following items of correspondence were received: 1. Mr. Arthur C. Eggleton, Minister Responsible for Infrastructure Re: status of Infrastructure Projects in Elgin County. 2. Mr. Ken Loveland, Clerk-Treasurer/Administrator, Township of Dunwich Re: Infrastructure Works Program. 3. Mrs. Sylvia HOfhuis, Chair, st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Board of Governors Re: Changes at the Hospital. 4. Ms. Rosemary Proctor, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Community and Social Services Re: Spousal Co-residency. 5. "Friends of the Elgin Regiment" - letter to the Special Commission on the Restructuring of the Reserves. 6. Raven & Company, Chartered Accountants Re: Consolidated Financial Report for the County of Elgin for the year ended December 31, 1994. ('\ 7. The Town of Geraldton Re: advising of its candidate for the office of First Vice-President of A.M.O., Mayor Michael Power. 8. Mr. Kevin Flynn, Councillor, Town of Oakville and Co-Chair of the Oakville Citizen's Committee on Property Tax Reform Re: resolution requesting an immediate moratorium on implementation of any Market Value Reassessments. 9. Southwestern ontario Travel Association Re: Lake Erie North Shore Tourist Route initiative launch. 10. Mr. Lorne Carroll Re: Thank you for bookends. 11. Susan E. Dunn, Board Secretary, Environmental Appeal Board Re: Notice of Continuation of Pre-Hearing Conference of the Environmental Protection Act. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT correspondence items #1 - 11 be received and filed. r - Carried. 1961 County Council - 4 - June 27, 1995 AUGUST COUNCIL SESSION The Administrator/Clerk indicated that two tenders will likely close in August requiring that Council meet to award the projects. It was suggested that Council meet on August 29th, 1995 at 2:00 P.M. to review the tenders. ('\ BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 95-28 "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 MCIntyre Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 95-28 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. I' Moved by Councillor Hentz Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT By-Law No. 95-29 "A By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Clerk to Sign an Agreement with London YM-YWCA for the Furnishing of Day Care Services for Such Children as Agreed Upon" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT By-Law No. 95-29 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McIntyre Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 95-30 "Being a Closure of a Portion of County read a first and second time. By-Law to Authorize the Temporary Road #8 in the Village of Dutton" be ('\ - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 95-30 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT By-Law No. 95-31 "A By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 85-27, As Amended, to Adopt a Plan of County Road Improvement and Establishing a County Road System in the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hentz Seconded by Councillor Buchanan 1', THAT By-Law No. 95-31 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. 1962 County Council - 5 - June 27, 1995 Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor McIntyre ('\. THAT By-Law No. 95-32 "A By-Law To Amend By-Law No. 85-27, As Amended, to Adopt a Plan of County Road Improvement and Establishing a County Road System in the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT By-Law No. 95-32 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McIntyre Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT By-Law No. 95-33 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the June 27th Session, 1995" be read a first and second time. - Carried. (~ Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 95-33 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. VolleYball Challenqe The Assistant Engineer indicated that a volleyball challenge with the city of st. Thomas has been organized for Canada Day, commencing at approximately 10:00 A.M., and invited all members of Council and staff to participate. The Director of Homes for Senior citizens reminded Council of the up- coming barbecues at the County'S three homes and indicated that tickets can be purchased at the door. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT we do now adjourn (10:35 A.M.) to meet again on August 29th, 1995 at 2:00 P.M. (~, - Carried. r, , ' u~~~ - Vane Chute, . D. Warden. l~OJ August Session - First Day Tuesday, the 29th day of August, 1995 1\ 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. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. DELEGATION Mr. Tony Decoo and Mr. Dennis Merrall representing the Ontario Good Roads Association addressed Council to explain the background and rationale for the Association's proposed name change. In addition, the delegation explained the main concerns expressed by those not in favour of change and provided a response to those concerns. A questionnaire and a ballot will be circulated to all members of the Association, in an effort to determine if there is enough support for the proposed name change. ('\. Warden Chute thanked the delegation for their presentation and they , were excused from the meeting. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (read aloud) 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 MacIntyre THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social services Committee be adopted. ('\ - Carried. SECOND REPORT OF HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the Second Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. Councillor Cunniffe suggested that the Committee may wish to confirm with the Minister that the funding previously announced by the former government for the Elgin Village is still committed and available for the project. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) I' Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. 1964 County council - 2 - August 29, 1995 Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by councillor Goutouski THAT staff solicit a second opinion on the recommendations and findings of the five-year computer plan for the County of Elgin and report back. ('\, - Defeated. The main Motion was then voted on and declared CARRIED. Councillor MacIntyre expressed concern that a payroll system integrated with a human resources information system has not been included in this plan and should be considered. CORRESPONDENCE 1. J.S. Spencer, Secretary, Board of Directors, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Re: Nomination of a non-elected official to Hospital Board. Moved by councillor Volkaert Seconded by councillor Nesbitt THAT the correspondence from the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital seeking nominations of non-elected officials to the Hospital Board be referred to the September Session. ('\ - carried. OTHER BUSINESS STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS Warden Chute noted that the County has been challenged by city Hall to take part in a railway handcar race on Sunday, september 3rd, 1995, at 2:00 P.M. to commemorate the Ironhorse Festival. A team of five people is being organized and members of Council and staff are encouraged to take part. NOTICE OF MOTION None. MATTERS OF URGENCY 1. councillor Tolmie introduced a resolution from the village of Port Stanley regarding the provision of a ferry service from Port Stanley to Cleveland, Ohio. councillor Tolmie asked council for its support of the resolution. f\ , ' Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT the County of Elgin support the resolution from the Village of Port Stanley by encouraging the development of a cross-lake ferry from Port Stanley to serve as an additional transportation route between Canada and the United States for commercial, industrial and tourism trade; and That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all affected parties. - Carried. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Tromp '(""'I THAT we do now go into committee Of The Whole and proceed "In-Camera" to discuss a personnel matter. - Carried. 1965 County council - 3 - August 29, 1995 Warden Chute appointed Councillor Walters as Chairman Of The Committee of the Whole. (\ Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the Second Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. BY-LAWS (~\ Moved by councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Unger THAT By-Law No. 95-34 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Administrator/Clerk to Sign an Agreement Between the county of Elgin and Enershare Technology corporation for Energy Management Services at Terrace Lodge" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor Unger Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 95-34 be read a third time and finally passed. - carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT By-Law No. 95-35 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the August 29th Session, 1995" be read a first and second time. - carried. ('\ Moved by councillor Wilson Seconded by councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 95-35 be read a third time and finally passed. - carried. The Administrator/Clerk asked how many councillors were planning to attend the Upper-Tier Conference in October and indicated that he will attempt to arrange transportation by bus with another County if available. Moved by Councillor Tromp Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT we do now adjourn (3:04 P.M.) to meet again on September 26th, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. D. Vane chute, Warden. (' .;;0. ?:::::---. 1966 September Session - First Day Tuesday, the 26th day of September, 1995 r, The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 10:00 A.M. in accordance with adjournment. r , ('\ ('\ The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All members present. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the minutes of the June 27th and August 29th, 1995 Sessions of Elgin County Council be adopted. - carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. INTRODUCTION OF CIVIC ADDRESSING PERSONNEL The Warden asked Mr. Sean Bertleff, Emergency Services Co-Ordinator, to introduce the Fieldworkers and Data Entry Clerk to Council. The Warden thanked Mr. Bertleff for the introductions and the civic Addressing Team remained seated to observe the proceedings of Council. PRESENTATION Mr. Matt MacDonald, Mr. Tom Jukna and Mr. Neil Moore addressed Council regarding the 1996 Elgin-st. Thomas united Way campaign. Council viewed a four minute video on the united Way. Mr. MacDonald indicated that $.87 of every $1.00 collected goes back into the programs sup- porting the united Way charities. He further indicated that out of potentially 350 County employees, only seven donors took part in the 1995 Campaign. Last year the Campaign raised $743,000.00 and the goal this year is $750,000.00. In response to the launching of the Campaign, Councillor MacGinnis donated his meeting fees for the day towards the Campaign. Warden Chute indicated that he will also utilize payroll deduction to contri- bute. The Warden thanked the delegation for their presentation and they were excused from the meeting. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. COUNCILLORS AND STAFF 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. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1967 County council - 2 - September 26, 1995 FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Walters (' 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 McPhail THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. ('\ COMMITTEE STRUCTURES Council entered into a discussion of a draft report on revising Council's Committee Structures as presented by the Management Committee. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Cunniffe THAT option No. 5 of the Committee Structures Report be adopted for implementation in December 1995 and that the determination of which Committee is responsible for county leases be examined and determined prior to the implementation date. Councillor Cunniffe requested a recorded vote on the motion. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS H.J. Mezenberg (2) D.J. McPhail (2) ('\ P. Hentz R. VanBrenk W.P. Clutterbuck (2) J.A. McIntyre (2) M.L. Millman (2) B.R. Walters (2) A.J. van Kasteren (2) W.R. Caverly (2) D.V. Chute (2) J.A. Volkaert J.R. Wilson P.J. Unger T.J. Cunniffe (2) C.R. Greer (2) G. Goutouski W.C. MacIntyre H.P. MacGinnis P.S. Tolmie (2) D.G. Marr D.L. Buchanan T.J. Swain (\ T.A. Nesbitt J.G.P. Tromp YEAS: l7 NAYS: 20 ABSENT: 0 TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared DEFEATED. ('\ o , (\ 1968 County Council - 3 - September 26, 1995 Discussion of the report continued and the following recommendation was introduced: Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT Option No. 3 of the Committee Structures Report be adopted for implementation in December 1995, and that the determination of which committee is responsible for County leases be examined and determined prior to the implementation date; and further, That the new committee structure be reviewed within one year's time. Councillor McIntyre requested a recorded vote on the motion. These were recorded as follows: YEAS H.J. Mezenberg D. J. McPhail P. Hentz R. VanBrenk W.P. Clutterbuck J.A. McIntyre M.L. Millman B.R. Walters A.J. van Kasteren W.R. Caverly D.V. Chute J.A. Volkaert J.R. Wilson P.J. Unger T.J. cunniffe C.R. Greer G. Goutouski W.C. MacIntyre H.P. MacGinnis P.S. Tolmie D.G. Marr D.L. Buchanan T.J. Swain T.A. Nesbitt J.G.P. Tromp NAYS (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) YEAS: 37 NAYS: o ABSENT: o TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the motion was declared CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. council took a short recess. REPORTS OF COUNCILLORS Moved by Councillor Hentz Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT the report of the activities of the Elgin-st. Thomas Health unit be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the report on the Four Counties General Hospital be received and filed. - carried. TREASURER'S REPORT ('\, The County Treasurer introduced a budget report on County finances to August 31st, 1995 for Council's information. 1969 County Council - 4 - September 26, 1995 Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg THAT the Treasurer's report be received and filed. (" - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - Councillor Walters enquired as to whether or not the General Government and Property Committee will be holding a meeting in October. Chairman Mezenberg indicated that the Committee will be meeting shortly after Council today and a meet- ing in October would not be necessary. Councillor Millman reminded Councillors that due to her affiliation with the Ontario Good Roads Association, she has eight rooms reserved at the Royal York for the upcoming conference in February. Councillors were urged to contact her as soon as possible, should they require a room. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY ('"' None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 1. J.S. Spencer, Secretary, Board of Directors, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital - Re: Nominees to Board. 2. Mr. Peter North, M.P.P., Re: st. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital. 3. Ontario Good Roads Association Re: Ballot. 4. A.M.O. - Voting Delegate Registration Form for 1995 Annual Conference. 5. Mr. Peter Jackson, Manager, Southwestern Regional Office, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Re: listing of current staff and information regarding '95 Regional Conference "Bu$inesssizing Government". /--.. ! ' 6. Mr. Iain Angus, President, Iain Angus and Associates, Re: New Rail Abandonment Rules Bill 101, the Canada Transportation Act. 7. Mr. Bob Breeze, Director, Waste Reduction Branch, Ministry of Environment and Energy, Re: Council's support of the Township of Malden's resolution. 8. Premier Michael D. Harris, M.P.P., Re: council's motion regard- ing the Social Contract. 9. Ms. Dina Palozzi, Associate Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance, Re: Council's concerns regarding accreditation of assessment officers. 10. Mr. Stuart Hartley, Regional Vice-President, Canadian Soft Drink Association, Re: Refillable Quota Regulations. 11. Mr. David Harvey, Program Supervisor, Ministry of Health, Re: Elgin Village funding. 12. Mr. Terry J. Kondrat, President & C.E.O., st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, Re: Information summary of bed consolidation. ('\ 13. Ernie Hardeman, M.P.P., County of Oxford, Re: Delivering better government for less money. 1970 County Council - 5 - September 26, 1995 Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by councillor van Kasteren (--.., THAT the request for nominees to the Tillsonburg District Hospital Board be deferred. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by councillor McIntyre THAT the Council of the County of Elgin endorse the efforts of the Citizens' committee recently formed to safeguard and enhance the future of the st. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital; and, That the Minister of Health, local M.P.P. and the Thames Valley District Health Council be informed of Council's position. - carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin wishes to advise that it has adopted the following position with respect to changing the name of the Ontario Good Roads Association to the ontario Municipal ,", Transportation Association: "Council supports the retention of the name ontario Good Roads Association." - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT the following be appointed as voting delegates to the County and Regional sections Joint 1995 Conference of A.M.O.: Warden Chute, Councillor Millman and Administrator/Clerk Mark G. McDonald. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Mezenberg (\ THAT correspondence items 5-13 be received and filed. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT By-Law No. 95-36 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign a Lease Between the University of Western ontario for Approximately Ten Acres of Land in the Township of Yarmouth" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 95-36 be read a third time and finally passed. ('\ - Carried. "r, (\ r\ r 1971 County Council - 6 - September 26, 1995 Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 95-37 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and County Administrator/Clerk to Sign an Agreement with Turningpoint Associates to Provide certain Gomputer Services to the corporation of the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Caverly Seconded by Councillor Cunniffe THAT By-Law No. 95-37 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT By-Law No. 95-38 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal council of the Corporation of the county of Elgin at the September 26th Session, 1995" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 95-38 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT we do now adjourn (12:10 P.M.) to meet again on October 31st, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ~/ :-j//\j ~~ ,>, Mar~G County A D. Vane Chute, Warden. 1972 October session - First Day Tuesday, the 31st day of October, 1995 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 Councillors van Kasteren and Swain. Moved by Councillor McIntyre Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT the minutes of the September 26th, 1995 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS The County Treasurer introduced Miss Cindy Poon, Miss Filomena Morga and Mr. Fred Rouse and briefly explained their academic backgrounds and ('\ employment histories, as well as the current positions they occupy. Warden Chute welcomed the new staff to the County of Elgin and wished them well in their endeavours. INTRODUCTION OF STUDENTS The students who were invited to attend Youth Day were introduced by their host County Councillors. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 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. :n FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (read aloud) r, Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the Second Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1973 " County council - 2 - October 31, 1995 FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis ("'. THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - carried. REPORT OF OFFICIALS The County Administrator/Clerk reported on two sessions attended at the recent upper-tier conference held in Ottawa. Council then entered into a round table discussion of restructuring and municipal re-engineering. The Administrator/Clerk further indicated that Mr. John Sweeney, former Minister of Municipal Affairs and Mr. Ernie Hardeman, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, have been invited to address all municipal councils and staff in the County of Elgin and the County of Middlesex, on the subject of municipal re-engineering and restructuring. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on either November 8th or November 9th, 1995. Each municipality will be notified by fax of the exact date, time and location, once confirmed. Moved by Councillor Buchanan ("', Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the report from the Administrator/Clerk regarding the County and Regional section of A.M.O. Conference be received and filed. - carried. COURIER SERVICE The Deputy Clerk explained that some members of Council regularly receive their Council mailings just one day prior to the Council Session. She indicated that it would be cheaper and more efficient to use a courier service to deliver the packages directly to members of Council. However, in those cases where box numbers were indicated as opposed to street names, the packages would have to be dropped off at the local municipal office. ('\ Councillor Cunniffe suggested that the Board of Education Office which runs a courier service twice a week, be consulted to work out an arrangement. Following discussion, it was agreed that all Council packages will be sent through courier and will not require the signature for those receiving the documents. It was further indicated that those members of Council who would like their packages delivered directly to their municipal office, because they currently have a P.O. Box, should contact the Deputy Clerk to make those specific arrange- ments. Council took a recess and reconvened at 11:30 A.M. Councillor MacGinnis was excused due to illness. Councillors Mezenberg, Cunniffe and Volkaert were absent, as they were conducting a tour of the Administration Building as part of the Youth Day itinerary. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INOUIRIES BY MEMBERS - ! 1) Councillor McPhail indicated that he had in his possession a number of copies of the consultation and discussion paper on pro- posed restructuring of London and st. Thomas Psychiatric Hospitals for interested members. He also noted that he has a survey from the District Health Council of Southwestern Ontario, related to the restructuring of the Psychiatric Hospitals, if anyone would like to complete it. 1974 County council - 3 - October 31, 1995 ('\ 2) councillor Tolmie asked councillor Wilson, the County's representative to the st. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Board, to explain and clarify the recent controversial newspaper articles regarding the wage increase for the Hospital's C.E.O. and President. Referring to a press release dated October 3rd, 1995, Councillor Wilson explained the Board's rationale and provided a chronological history of the process followed to arrive at the Board's final decision. Councillor Tolmie thanked Councillor wilson for the update and clarification. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - None. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE The following items of correspondence were received. 1. Mr. Donald W. MacLeod, Clerk Treasurer, Township of Bayham Re: Names for submission to the Nominating Committee for the ("', Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. 2. Ms. Barbara Johnson, Y.W.C.A., "Women of Distinction Award" Committee Re: Request for nominations. 3. Ms. Kim Watson, Clerk-Treasurer, Village of Dutton Re: Resolution requesting that the province honour its commitments to Day Care. 4. Ms. Susan McConnell, Editor, Our Community Press "Junior citizen of the Year Award" Re: Request for nomination. 5. Mrs. Jane Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of South Dorchester Re: Resolution of support for Roadway Service Standards as prepared by ontario Good Roads Association. 6. Ms. Lisa Jibson, Constituency Assistant to Gar Knutson M.P. Re: Acknowledging Elgin County Council's support for proposed Port Stanley Ferry. 7. The Honourable Jim Wilson, Minister of Health Re: status of the st. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital. ('\ CORRESPONDENCE #1 Warden Chute indicated that the Executive Committee's First Report to Council did not include, as part of recommendation #2, the name of Mr. Mac Ball as a nominee to the Tillsonburg District Hospital Board, and asked that the matter be reconsidered to include Mr. Ball's name in the list of nominees. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT item #2 of the Executive Committee's First Report be reconsidered. - Carried. Moved by Councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT item #2 of the Executive Committee's First Report be amended by including the name of Mr. Mac Ball in the list of nominees to the Tillsonburg District Hospital Board. (\ - Carried. '197'5 County Council - 4 - October 31, 1995 Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor wilson THAT the Executive Committee's First Report be approved, as amended. r. , , - Carried. CORRESPONDENCE #2 Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT correspondence #2 be filed. - Carried. CORRESPONDENCE #3 Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT correspondence #3 from the Village of Dutton requesting that the Provincial Government honour its commitments to Day Care be referred to the Homes and Social Services Committee for a report by the Director of Social Services on the implications of reduced Day Care funding. - Carried. (', CORRESPONDENCE #4.5,6. AND 7 Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Unger THAT correspondence items #4,5,6 and 7 be received and filed. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 95-39 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the October 31st Session, 1995" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt I' THAT By-Law No. 95-39 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT we do now adjourn (11:59 A.M.) to meet again on November 28th, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. ald, ~strator/Clerk. D. Vane Chute, Warden. (' ~~ . 19'ri6 Tuesday, the 28th day of November, 1995 November Session - First Day ('\ 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 were present. Moved by Councillor McIntyre Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT the minutes of the October 31st, 1995 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. LONG SERVICE AWARDS DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None. - Carried. The Committee Chairmen presented long service awards to employees in the Departments under their jurisdiction. The names of the recipients are: (~\ HOMES FOR SENIORS - (Chairman H.P. MacGinnis) Glenna J. Dean K. Wayne Gray Ella L. Kyle Archie R. Clarkson - Judy L. Cornfoot Jewel A. McKenzie Vera Vachon Barbara G. Vaughan - Mary M. Young Christine P. Symms - Lynda E. Corker Claire Labonte ('. , Wendy Bruinsma Venna J. West Brenda M. Collins Lise D. Jones Marilyn J. Wright Hilda M. Lacasse Yvonne Jewell Nellie Mezenberg Jessie Lunn Ruth Van Bree Margaret Dyck Linda L. McCann 20 years full-time 20 years full-time 20 years full-time 15 years full-time 15 years full-time 15 years full-time 15 years full-time 15 years full-time 15 years full-time Elgin Manor Elgin Manor Elgin Manor Elgin Manor Elgin Manor Elgin Manor Elgin Manor Elgin Manor Elgin Manor 15 years part-time 10 years full-time 10 years full-time Elgin Manor Elgin Manor Elgin Manor 10 years part-time 10 years part-time Elgin Manor Elgin Manor 15 years full-time 15 years full-time 15 years full-time Terrace Lodge Terrace Lodge Terrace Lodge 10 years full-time Terrace Lodge 25 years full-time 25 years full-time Bobier Bobier 21 years full-time at retirement - Bobier 20 years full-time 15 years part-time Bobier Bobier 10 years part-time Bobier Susan M. Clemas socrAL SERVrCES DEPARTMENT ~ Wendy L. Dodd 20 years full-time 10 years full-time 1977 County Council - 2 - November 28, 1995 TREASURY DEPARTMENT (Chairman T.A. Nesbitt) Deborah Herkimer Jo-Anne Thomas 10 years full-time 10 years full-time County Pioneer Museum Treasury Department ('\, CLERK'S DEPARTMENT (Chairman H.J. Mezenberg) Richard D. Lalonde - 10 years full-time Clerk's Department Susan D. Galloway - 10 years part-time Land Division LIBRARY DEPARTMENT - (Chairman W.P. C1utterbuck) Frank B. Clarke - 10 years full-time Carol A. Smetheram - 15 years part-time ROAD DEPARTMENT - (Chairman M.L. Mi11man) Ralph M. Gordon - 25 years full-time John L. Brown - 20 years full-time Edwin A. Kelley - 20 years full-time Robert C. McCready - 20 years full-time Jack R. Mathews - 10 years full-time I' Larry W. Medlyn - 10 years full-time DELEGATION Mr. Peter North, M.P.P., addressed Council on rural policing; the future of conservation authorities in the Province; and indicated that he would also like Council's reaction to the economic statement to be delivered on November 29, 1995. with respect to rural policing, Mr. North suggested that County Council form a committee to examine the issue and perhaps develop a structure and prototype or pilot project that may be initiated throughout the County. He also indicated that funding for such a project is a possibility. In regard to conservation authorities, Mr. North suggested that municipalities may soon be res- ponsible for area conservation authorities. As for the Provincial Government's economic statement, Mr. North asked Council to contact him with comments shortly after it is announced in the House. Mr. North was then thanked by the Warden for his presentation and excused from the meeting. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE (mailed) r. , Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the First Report of the County Library Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT the First Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COUNTY ROADS COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Hentz o THAT the Second Report of the County Roads Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1978 County Council - 3 - November 28, 1995 Council took a short recess and reconvened at 11:15 A.M. FIRST REPORT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Mezenberg ('\.. Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the First Report of the General Government and Property Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the First Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck ~.. THAT the Second Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. - Carried. WARDEN'S REPORT Warden Chute introduced his report on the County's accomplishments for 1995. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the Warden's Report entitled "1995-The Year In Review" be adopted. - Carried. TREASURER'S REPORT The County Treasurer submitted her report on County finances. ~ , ' Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT the Treasurer's Report on County finances be received as presented. - Carried. LAND DIVISION COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Albert Ford, representing the County Land Division Committee, pre- sented the Committee's Report on the number of severances in the County during the past year. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the report of the Land Division Committee be accepted as presented. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS ('\ l. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - a) Councillor Tolmie indicated that the Township of Yarmouth and t 9,79 County council - 4 - November 28, 1995 the Village of Port Stanley will be hosting a meeting in the New Year which will involve representatives from the Ministry of Mun- icipal Affairs, the Boundary Adjustments Branch, and New Tecumseth which will address various matters concerning amalgamations. I Councillor Tolmie urged all members of Council to participate in the meeting. b) Councillor Millman indicated that due to probable budget cuts to be announced with the economic statement, the Health Unit has decided to close the offices in Aylmer and Dutton. c) Councillor McPhail suggested that the citizens' Committee studying the future of the st. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital be sent a letter of appreciation for their efforts. The Administrator/Clerk will formulate the letter over the Warden's signature. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - Councillor Mezenberg indicated that some members of Council believe that the current size of the County study Committee (5 members + Warden) should be expanded. No motion was presented to change the size of the Committee, therefore the matter was closed. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - ('\ None. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE The following items of correspondence were received. 1. Martin Joldersma Re: Request to use the name "Elgin" in the incorporation of West Elgin Dramatics Society. 2. Notice of Rural Ontario Municipal Conference. 3. Ernie Hardeman, Parliamentary Assistant, Municipal Affairs-Rural Re: Deliberation of Advisory Group on Municipal Government Reform. 4. Gar Knutson, M.P., Re: Acknowledging Council's support of a resolution on Museum funding. 5. A.M.O. Alert Re: Province announces changes to the Planning Act. CORRESPONDENCE #1 I. Moved by Councillor Mezenberg Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the West Elgin Dramatics Society be authorized to use the word "Elgin" in their incorporation. - carried. Moved by Councillor volkaert Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT correspondence items #2-5 be received for information purposes. - Carried. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - ELGIN REGIMENT Lieutenant Colonel Gerry Holden introduced representatives from the Elgin Regiment who recently served in Operation cavalier in Bosnia. Lieutenant Colonel Holden informed members of Council that nine members of the Regiment attended in Bosnia on a peacekeeping and humanitarian I aid mission. He further described their operational tasking and indicated that they served from October 1994 to May 1995. 1980 County Council - 5 - November 28, 1995 Warden Chute, on behalf of County Council, gave each member of Operation Cavalier a commemorative plaque acknowledging and recognizing their significant contribution on behalf of Canada. Warden Chute thanked each member individually for their contribution. ( BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 95-40 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign a Lease with Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, District 35" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT By-Law No. 95-40 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (-, Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT By-Law No. 95-41 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign a Lease with D.C. Jackson Realty Corp." be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT By-Law No. 95-41 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT By-Law No. 95-42 "A By-Law to Authorize a Franchise Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and Natural Resource Gas Limited" be read a first and second time. ~, - carried. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT By-Law No. 95-42 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hentz Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 95-43 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the November 28th Session, 1995" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Hentz I THAT By-Law No. 95-43 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. )-\1 ( " r , ' ('\, I' 1981 County Council - 6 - November 28, 1995 PRESENTATION TO WARDEN CHUTE Councillor Millman, on behalf of County Council, presented Warden Chute with two On-Track framed prints in appreciation for the Chute Family's contribution to County affairs during 1995. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT we do now adjourn (12:18 P.M.) to meet again on Tuesday, December 12th, 1995 at 2:00 P.M. - Carried. ~ /'; ~ ~--- D. Vane Chute, Warden. Mark G. M County Adminisf: "( 1982 December Session - First Day Tuesday, the 12th day of December, 1995 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 Administrator/Clerk called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the Inaugural Session of Elgin County Council. ROLL CALL - All members were present except Councillors Marr and Swain. ELECTION OF WARDEN The Clerk asked that members of Council wishing to run for the Office of Warden to please stand. Councillor Mezenberg offered his candidacy for the position of Warden of Elgin County Council for 1996. No other member of Council declared an interest in the position at this time. APPOINTMENT BY RESOLUTION The Administrator/Clerk explained that since the position of Warden remains uncontested, the normal election procedures will be dispensed with, as prescribed by by-law, and that a resolution appointing Councillor Mezenberg to the position of Warden would be in order. ",..--,\ /'r' , /.:..' Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Cunniffe THAT Harry J. Mezenberg be appointed as Warden of Elgin County Council for 1996. - Carried. Warden Mezenberg took the Declaration of Office and the Oath of Alle- giance as administered by the Administrator/Clerk. The Warden left the room, 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 D. Vane Chute. Warden Mezenberg then delivered his Inaugural Address to Council, thanked them for their support and outlined his position with respect to future deliberations of Elgin County Council. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the minutes of the November 28th, 1995 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. STRIKING COMMITTEE Warden Mezenberg appointed Councillors Clutterbuck, Cunniffe, Millman and Wilson to the Special Committee to strike the Standing committees and Appointments for the year 1996. OTHER BUSINESS Warden Mezenberg invited all those in attendance to the Warden's Recep- tion, to be held in the County Administration Building following the recess. He also noted that his personal reception will be held from 7:30 P.M. until 11:00 P.M., also in the County Administration Building. The Administrator/Clerk informed Council that he had received a tele- phone call from Mayor Peters indicating that due to traffic congestion in Toronto, he was unable to attend the Inaugural Session as planned. (-<"1,) , 19&3 County council Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT we do now recess at (2:20 P.M.) to meet again on December 14, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. - 2 - December 14, 1995 - Carried. December Session - Second Day Thursday, the 14th day of December, 1995 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 10:00 A.M. in accordance with the recess. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All members present except Councillor Swain. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Buchanan declared a conflict of interest with an item discussed by the Homes and Social Services Committee regarding a tender award to Ault Dairy and refrained from discussion and voting on the ('\ item. DELEGATION Mr. Steve Janes, S.H. Janes and Associates, using overhead slides, reviewed the draft Waste Management Master Plan contained in the status report to county and City Councils. Referring to the status report, Mr. Janes further explained that certain time-lines and benchmarks have been delineated, that will enable all local Councils to have an oppor- tunity to respond to the draft Waste Management Master Plan in the very near future. Warden Mezenberg thanked Mr. Janes for his presentation and following questions from Council, Mr. Janes was excused from the meeting. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND OFFICIALS FIRST REPORT - JOINT BOARD ON WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANNING (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the First Report of the Joint Board on Waste Management Planning (' be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor MacGinnis Seconded by Councillor Tromp I I , r-" THAT the First Report of the Homes and social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by councillor Volkaert THAT the report from the County Administrator/Clerk regarding a suggested meeting schedule for Standing Committees and county council be received and filed. - Carried. :1984 County Council - 3 - December 14, 1995 REPORT OF STRIKING COMMITTEE FIRST REPORT - SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO STRIKE COMMITTEES AND OUTSIDE APPOINTMENTS (read aloud) r- Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the First Report of the Special Committee to strike Committees and Outside Appointments be adopted. - Carried. Council took a short break while Committees met in succession to choose a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and to select meeting dates and conduct other business as required according to the following order: 1) Community Services 2) Homes and Social Services 3) Physical Services Council reconvened at approximately 10:50 A.M. The Chairman of the Community Services Committee for 1996 is Councillor Clutterbuck and the Vice-Chairman is Councillor Nesbitt. The Committee agreed to meet on the first Wednesday of the month commencing at 9:00 A.M. ('\ FIRST REPORT - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the First Report of the Community Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. The Chairman of the Homes and Social Services Committee is Councillor VanBrenk and the Vice-Chairman is Councillor Cunniffe. The Committee will meet on the first Wednesday of the month commencing at 5:30 P.M., with the first meeting beginning at Elgin Manor. The Chairman of the Physical Services Committee is Councillor Millman and the Vice-Chairman is Councillor Wilson. The Committee will meet on the first Friday of the month commencing at 9:00 A;M. ELECTION OF URBAN AND RURAL APPOINTEES r. The Administrator/Clerk conducted the elections for the urban and rural appointees. On motion of Councillor Vo1kaert, seconded by Councillor MCIntyre, Councillor Chute was nominated for the position of Rural Representative on the County's Corporate Services Committee. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT nominations for the Rural Representative be closed. - Carried. Councillor Chute was declared the Rural Representative on the Corporate Services Committee. On motion of Councillor Tromp, seconded by Councillor MacGinnis, Councillor Tolmie was nominated for the position of Urban Representative on the County's Corporate Services Committee. (.--. 1985 county Council - 4 - December 14, 1995 Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT nominations for the Urban Representative be closed. rr---, - Carried. Councillor Tolmie was declared the Urban Representative on the Corporate Services Committee. Council recessed at 11:50 A.M. while the Corporate Services Committee met to select a Chairman and Vice-Chairman, to set a meeting date and to conduct other business. Council reconvened at 1:40 P.M. ROLL CALL - All members present except Councillors Swain and Tromp. FIRST REPORT - CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT the First Report of the Corporate Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. (", The Chairman of the Corporate Services Committee is Councillor Chute and the Vice-Chairman is Councillor Tolmie. The regular meeting date for the Committee is the second Tuesday of the month, commencing at 9:00 A.M. CORRESPONDENCE The following items of correspondence were received by Council: 1. Elgin East Women's Institute and Elgin West District Women's Institute RE: Appointments to Elgin County pioneer Museum Board. 2. Robert Hall, President, Elgin Law Association RE: Relocation of Courts to London. 3. Ruth Hyatt, Executive Director, st. Thomas-Elgin Second Stage House RE: Funding Cutbacks. 4. Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing RE: Plan- ning Reform. ~ i 5. Peter Leack, City Clerk RE: Resolution on proposed ferry service from Port Stanley. 6. R.G. Morgan, Chair, Ontario Family Fishing Weekend. 7. Municipal Alerts from AMO: A) Bill 26 - Savings and Restructuring Act B) Bill 20 - Land Use Planning Act. 8. City ,Clerk, City of st. Thomas, with appointments to the city/County Liaison Committee. 9. City Clerk, city of st. Thomas, with nomination to the Elgin County pioneer Museum Board. 10. Clerk-Treasurer, Village of Bayfield, requesting support of their resolution re: local school board control over education spending. (--......\ The following motion was introduced with respect to correspondence items No. 1 and 9 regarding the Elgin County pioneer Museum. 1986 County Council Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor MCIntyre THAT the following appointments be made to the Elgin County Pioneer Museum Executive Committee for the period January 1st, 1996 to December ~ 31st, 1998: I - 5 - December 14, 1995 Elgin West District Women's Institute - Mrs. Rena Campbell, R.R. #2, Dutton; Elgin East District Women's Institute - Mrs. Marion McKenzie, 1024 Talbot Street, st. Thomas; and for the period January 1st to December 31st, 1996: city of st. Thomas - Mr. Sterling Ince, 18 Confederation Drive, st. Thomas. - Carried. With respect to correspondence Item No.2 from the Elgin Law Association, the following recommendation was introduced: Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin strongly opposes the rumoured closure of Court facilities in the city of st. (' Thomas; and That the Attorney General of Ontario be advised of the importance of the Court facilities located near the geographical centre of the County of Elgin; and, That the Attorney General be requested to undertake a complete and thorough review of the social, financial and other impacts, of transfer- ring these facilities to another municipality outside the County; and further, That the County of Elgin and affected parties be given the opportunity to make presentations to the Attorney General prior to the rendering of any decision relative to the relocation of Courts. - Carried. With respect to correspondence Items No. 3-8, the following recommenda- tion was introduced: i' Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT correspondence Items No. 3-8 be received for information purposes. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the resolution from the Village of Bayfield requesting the Ministers of Finance and Education to undertake immediate education finance reform and obtain reasonable and fair levels of education taxation be supported and endorsed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In-Camera" to discuss a property/personnel matter. ('\ - Carried. Warden Mezenberg appointed Councillor van Kasteren as Chairman of the Committee Of The Whole. '1987 County council - 6 - December 14, 1995 Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Chute THAT we do now rise without reporting. o , - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INOUIRIES BY MEMBERS - Councillor Millman reminded Mem- bers of Council and Staff of the upcoming restructuring meeting being hosted by the Township of Yarmouth and the Village of Port Stanley to be held on January 16th, 1996. She further indicated that the purpose of the meeting is to hear from elected officials and others in munici- palities that have recently undergone some form of amalgamation. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. ,-,,\ i 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - Councillor McPhail expressed concern over the recent announcement by the Psychiatric Hospital Restructuring Committee to close the st. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital in the near future. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor wilson WHEREAS the closure of the st. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital has been recently recommended by the Psychiatric Hospitals' Restructuring Committee; and, Whereas said recommendation will be forwarded to the respective District Health Councils of Southwestern ontario for their considera- tion; and, Whereas it is the opinion of Elgin County Council and others, that the social and economic impact of the proposed closure of the st. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital on the Elgin Community, was not fully appreciated or considered in the decision; and, Whereas the transfer of functions and responsibilities to the London Psychiatric Hospital will further contribute to the regionalization of services and erode the rural fabric of the County, by centralizing important functions in the centre core of a major city; and, (--...\ Whereas the recommendation from the Southwestern ontario Psychiatric Hospital Restructuring Committee to close the st. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital and consolidate the services in London was done without direct input and debate from the local communities involved through the Thames Valley District Health Council. Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin strongly opposes the proposed closure of the st. Thomas PSYChiatric Hospital, due in part to the tremendously negative economic impact such an action would have on Elgin County and the City of st. Thomas, and the recommendation leaves serious questions in regard to the present residents, outpatients, and staff residing in this community and the apparent possibility of uprooting them to a new location; and, That the local communities being major stakeholders in the recommenda- tion have had limited input through their local authority, being the Thames Valley District Health Council, who have the responsibility for recommending health services in this community; and, That the Southwestern Ontario District Health Councils be requested to oppose or at least defer said recommendation to the Minister of Health until such time that the local communities have studied the impact to the residents and the support services involved and that this review be ~\ the responsibility of the affected stakeholders through the Thames Valley District Health Council; and, That the Warden be authorized to meet with the Minister of Health to explain the County's position on this matter; and, 1988 County Council - 7 - December 14, 1995 That all local Councils in the County of Elgin, the city of st. Thomas and the M.P.P., be requested to endorse this resolution and to forward letters of support to the Southwestern Ontario District Health Councils and the Minister of Health, as soon as possible. (''''''\ - Carried. Councillor MacGinnis and Councillor Tolmie were excused from the meeting. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT By-Law No. 95-44 "To Appoint a Physical Services Committee" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hentz Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT By-Law No. 95-44 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (--.. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT By-Law No. 95-45 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign a Standard Amending Agreement Between the County of Elgin and the Ministry of Health Re: The Purchase of Home Support Services for the Elderly" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 95-45 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor McPhail ('\, THAT By-Law No. 95-46 "To Authorize the Warden and the Treasurer to Borrow Up to the Sum of Fifteen Million Dollars" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT By-Law No 95-46 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor MaCIntyre THAT By-Law No. 95-47 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign an Agreement Between the Township of Yarmouth and the County 'of Elgin for Treatment of Sanitary Sewage" be read a first and second time. r - Carried. (j (\ ('\ -, ! , 1989 County Council - 8 - December 14, 1995 Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 95-47 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 95-48 "To Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign a Program Renewal Agreement for the provision of Child Care Services" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor McInytre THAT By-Law No. 95-48 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Cunniffe THAT By-Law No. 95-49 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the December 12th and 14th Session, 1995" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Caverly Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 95-49 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT we do now adjourn (2:56 P.M.) to meet again on Tuesday, January 23, 1996 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. rry J. Mezenberg, Warden.