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1996 Minutes 1990 January session - First Day Tuesday, the 23rd day of January, 1996 }\ 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 except Councillors MacIntyre and Swain. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Co~ncillor Marr .' THAT the minutes of the December 12th and 14th, 1995 Session of Elgin County council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None. DELEGATIONS - None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (,..--,\ FIRST REPORT - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT the First Report of the Community Services Committee be adopted and recommendation #2 regarding the buyout of the Library van be deleted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the Second Report of the Community Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. Councillor MacIntyre entered the Chambers. /.--...." FIRST REPORT - COUNTY STUDY COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Unger THAT the First Report of the County Study Committee be adopted. - Carried. Councillor Tolmie indicated the results of the survey questionnaire sent out to all municipalities was available for viewing in the Council Chambers. Councillor Millman suggested that the Draft Terms of Reference include an opportunity for input from local Councils and Staff, once the final version is presented to Council. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) /~.1 Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1991 County council - 2 - January 23, 1996 FIRST REPORT - PHYSICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Wilson /~ THAT the First Report of the Physical Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT the First Report of the Corporate Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - (\, Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the Warden and Administrator/Clerk be authorized to submit to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario a petition for road expenditures made on the County of Elgin roads for the periOd January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1995. - Carried. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE The following items of correspondence were received: 1. Mr. J.S. Spencer, Secretary, Board of Directors, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Re: Resolution on Bill 26. 2. Mr. N. Roy Main, city Administrator Re: City Appointees. 3. Mr. R. Millard, C.A.O./Clerk, Township of Malahide Re: Resolution on Casino Gambling. i~' 4. Resolutions of support for County Council's resolutions on proposed closure of the st. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital and possible closure of Court Facilities in st. Thomas from: a) Village of Port Burwell b) Township of South Dorchester c) Township of Southwold d) Township of Yarmouth. 5. Notice of Ontario Good Roads Association Conference. 6. The Honourable Michel Dupuy, Minister of Canadian Heritage Re: Council's concerns of allocation of funding to museums. 7. Mrs. Jane Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of South Dorchester Re: support of resolution from the Village of West Lorne's Council dealing with increased fire fighter training. 8. Ms. Phyllis Ketchabaw, Town of Aylmer: ~, , a) Re: endorsing resolution regarding closure of psychiatric Hospital. b) Re: endorsing resolution regarding increased training for fire fighters. 1992 County council - 3 - January 23, 1996 9. Mr. Les Trowsdale, Office of the Fire Marshall, Ministry of the Solicitor General Re: Training Requirements for Fire Fighters. 10. Municipal Alert, A.M.O. Re: "Draft Provincial Policy Statement", A.M.O. cO-hosting an information session. 1', 11. Mr. Paul Huras, Thames Valley District Health Council Re: Elgin County Council's resolution concerning the closure of the st. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital. 12. Ministry of the solicitor General and Correctional Services Re: Review of Police Service Delivery in ontario Announced. 13. The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance Re: Lottery profits allocated to the ontario Trillium Foundation. 14. Municipal Alert, A.M.O. Re: Minister Leach Introduces Amendments to Bill 26. CORRESPONDENCE #1 Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT correspondence Item No. 1 from the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital regarding a resolution on Bill 26 be received and filed. 1'. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT the following Members of city Council be appointed to the County of Elgin/City of st. Thomas Re-Engineering Study Committee: Mayor Steve Peters Alderman J. Brooks Alderman R. Parks and Alderman H. Schram. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT correspondence Items No. 3-14 be received and filed. ,~ ! ' - Carried. Council took a short recess and reconvened at approximately 10:45 A.M. IN-CAMERA SESSION Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT we do now go into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In-Camera" to discuss a labour relations item. - Carried. Warden Mezenberg appointed Councillor Tolmie as Chairman of the Committee Of The Whole. OPEN SESSION Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Buchanan i~ THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. 19~;i county council - 4 - January 23, 1996 AGREEMENT - LONDON AND DISTRICT SERVICE WORKERS' UNION LOCAL 220 (', I Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the attached agreement and letter of understanding between the County of Elgin and the London and District Service Workers' Union Local 220, full-time and part-time employees at Elgin Manor and Terrace Lodge, be approved, the term of the current agreement being January 1st, 1994 to March 31st, 1996. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT By-Law No. 96-1 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Amendment of the Supplementary Downsizing Agreement Under the ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System ('System')" be read a first and second time. - carried. Moved by Councillor McIntyre (~ Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT By-Law No. 96-1 be read a third time and finally passed. - carried. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT By-Law No. 96-2 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the county of Elgin at the January 23rd Session, 1996" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McIntyre Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT By-Law No. 96-2 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (' NOTICE OF MEETING Warden Mezenberg announced that the Social and Entertainment committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 30th at 9:00 A.M. in Committee Room #1. Moved by Councillor McIntyre Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT we do now adjourn (11:15 A.M.) to meet again on Tuesday, February 22nd, 1996 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. (~ 1994 February Session - First Day Thursday, the 22nd day of February, 1996 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 10:00 A.M. in I' accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All members were present. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the minutes of the January 23rd, 1996 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY~NIEREST - None. PRESENTATIONS (1 Chairman Clutterbuck introduced members of the Civic Addressing Team to Council and thanked them for their dedicated service and interest in the County of Elgin. Warden Mezenberg assisted by presenting Ruth Cassis and Jason Fleming each with a set of County glasses. The Chairman also noted that Jodie Lucente, Gary Marks and Heather Williamson were unable to attend the Session to be recognized. Although the recipients were not in attendance, the following individuals had recently retired ii'om the County Road Department: Mr. Glenn Cross - 35 years, Mr. William J. Sloetjes - 27 years, Mr. Derk Sloetjes - 23 years, DELEGATION Mr. Wendell Graves, representing the Resource Assessment and Planning Committee, addressed Council on the Tobacco Economic Impact Study. Mr. Graves indicated that County- wide presentations by the consulting firm which prepared the report will be made at some future date. He indicated that the report should be considered as a fact book. It does not "' address health issues related to tobacco use; instead it examines the employment and economic indicators. Warden Mezenberg thanked Mr. Graves for his attendance and excused him from the meeting. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the First Report of the Community Services Committee be adopted, - Carried. r\ FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) , Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. 1995 County Council - 2- February 22,1996 FIRST REPORT - PHYSICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) ,~ , ' Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the First Report of the Physical Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the First RepOli of the Corporate Services Committee be adopted. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Volkaert I' THAT the First Report of the Corporate Services Committee be amended by reinstating recommendation #4 from the SociallEntertainment Committee regarding providing a suite for the Warden's use at conventions and the 1996 budget estimates be adjusted accordingly. Councillor Volkaert requested a recorded vote on the item, These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS HJ. Mezenberg (2) DJ. McPhail (2) P. Hentz R, VanBrenk W.P. Clutterbuck (2) J.A. McIntyre (2) M.L. Millman (2) B, Walters (2) A.J. van Kasteren (2) f\ W.R. Caverly (2) D.V. Chute (2) J.A. Volkaert J.R. Wilson P. J. Unger T..I. 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 (\ TOTAL 37 YEAS: 27 NAYS: 10 ABSENT: 0 TOTAL: 37 As a result ofthe recorded vote, the motion was declared CARRIED. The main motion, as amended, was then voted upon and declared CARRIED. 1996 County Council - 3 - February 22, 1996 Council took a short recess and reconvened to consider the remainder ofthe agenda. TREASURER'S REPORTS - REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES (mailed) 0, The Treasurer presented her reports on remuneration, expenses and convention costs for members of Council, outside boards and agencies. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the Treasurer's Statement on Remuneration and Expenses for the members of Elgin County Council to December 31, 1995 be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hentz Seconded by Councillor McIntyre I" THAT the Treasurer's Statement on Remuneration and Expenses to December 31, 1995 for Appointees to the St. Thomas Suburban Roads Commission, members of the Land Division Committee, and other Outside Boards be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the Treasurer's Report on Conyention Expenses for members of Elgin County Council for the year ended December 31 st, 1995 be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. Moved by Councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor Hentz n THAT the Treasurer's Statement on Convention Expenses for members ofthe Elgin County , 'Land Division Committee and St. Thomas Suburban Roads Commission for the year ended December 31st, 1995 be accepted and printed in the proceedings. - Carried. PRESENTATION OF DRAFT (PRELIMINARY) COMPOSITE BUDGET The County Treasurer presented the draft preliminary budget for Council's discussion. Following a general discussion of certain aspects of the budget, the following motion was introduced: Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor V olkaert TI-IAT the 1996 preliminary (draft) composite budget be received and filed. (\ , - Carried. 199'1 County Council - 4- February 22, 1996 OTHER BUSINESS ('\, 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - Councillor McPhail provided an update on the proposed closure of the St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital, by indicating the subject is being reconsidered as the Thames Valley District Hospital will be holding public meetings on this matter in the very near future. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MAlIERSQE_URGENCY - None. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE I. Dr. Thomas N. Wilson, M.O.H, Re: Thank you for plaque. 2. Mrs. Catherine Bearss, Clerk-Treasurer, Village of Springfield Re: Endorsing County Council's resolution concerning closure of the St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital. 3. Mr. Donald W. MacLeod, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Bayham Re: Endorsing ('\_ County Council's resolution concerning closure of the St.Thomas Psychiatric Hospital. 4. Mr. John E. Potts, Community Banking Manager, Bank of Montreal Re: Advising Council of his transfer to St. Catharines and his replacement is Mr. Stu Warner effective mid- February. 5. Robin Bosworth, District Officer, Ombudsman Ontario Re: Announcing confidential meeting available for complaints and enquiries regarding Ontario Government Organizations. 6. Premier Michael D. Harris, Premier of Ontario Re: Acknowledging Council's resolution of support opposing a province-wide referendum on casino gambling. 7. MI'. Michael J. Polychuk, Chair, Kent County District Health Council Re: Advising of their support ofthe seventeen recommendations made by the Mental Health Report Advisory Committee dealing with the proposed restructuring of the London and St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospitals. ('\, , 8. Mr. Ray Girard, Manager, Municipal Roads Office, Ministry of Transport Re: Meeting with Ministry of Transport at OGRA Conterence February 27,1996 in focus groups of common interest topics. Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT Council correspondence items # 1-8 be received and filed. - Carried. REVIEW OF THE ELGIN VILLAGE/BOBIER HOME PROJECTS Chairman VanBrenk introduced Mrs. Gail Ure, Area Manager, Long-Term Care Division of the Ministry of Health, Mr. David Harvey, Program Supervisor, Long-Term Care Division of the Ministry of Health, and Mr. Mel MeKinda, Partner of MeKinda Snyder Partnership (~ Incorporated, Architect. It was indicated that the purpose of the meeting was to review the Elgin Village/Bobier Home projects and to provide an opportunity for members of Council to ask any questions they may have regarding this matter. 1998 County Council - 5 - February 22,1996 Warden Mezenberg welcomed the guests to the meeting and opened the floor to questions from Council. After extensive debate, the following motion was made: r-\ '. ' Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the Council ofthe Corporation of the County of Elgin reaffirm its commitment to Elgin's Seniors through the development of the Bobier Home/Elgin Village projects, in keeping with the financial limits and financial plan previously approved by Council. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Unger THAT the Bobier Home/Elgin Village projects be tabled and referred back to the Homes and Social Services Committee for further consideration. - Lost Councillor Chute requested a recorded vote on the main motion. These were recorded as ('\) follows: YEAS NAYS HJ. Mezenberg (2) D.J. McPhail (2) P. Hentz R. VanBrenk W.P. Clutterbuck (2) JA. McIntyre (2) M.L. Millman (2) W.R. Walters (2) A.J. van Kasteren (2) W.R. Caverly (2) D,V. Chute (2) JA Volkaert ('\, J.R. Wilson PJ.Unger TJ. Cunniffe (2) C.R. Greer (2) G. Goutouski W.C. MacIntyre I-I.P. MacGinnis P.S. Tolmie (2) D.G. Marr D.L. Buchanan TJ. Swain TA Nesbitt J.G.P. Tromp TOTAL 37 II YEAS: 27 NAYS: 10 ABSENT: 0 TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the main motion was CARRIED. 1999 County Council - 6 - February 22, 1996 BY-LAWS r. Moved by Councillor V olkaert Seconded by Councillor Unger THAT By-Law No. 96-3 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Administrator/Clerk of the County of Elgin to Sign an Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and Violence Against Women, Services Elgin County" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Caverly Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT By-Law No. 96-3 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (\, Moved by Councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor V olkaert THAT By-Law No. 96-4 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the Administrator/Clerk to Sign an Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and Enershare Technology Corporation" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 96-4 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. 1', , 'Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT By-Law No. 96-5 "Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 90-48, Relating to the Regulation of Traffic" be read a first and second time. - Carried Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 96-5 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre THAT By-Law No. 96-6 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Collective Agreement Between the Corporation ofthe County of Elgin and the Canadian Union of Public Employees With Respect to the Corporation's Road Employees" be read a first and second time. - Carried. County Council Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Co~mcillor Millman -7 - 20UU February 22, 1996 ,~ i ' THAT By-Law No. 96-6 be read a third time and finally passed. Moved by Councillor Unger Seconded by Councillor Cayerly - Carried. THAT By-Law No. 96-7 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the February 22nd Session, 1996" be read a first and second time. Moved by Councillor Cayerly Seconded by Councillor Walters - Carried. r--.. THAT By-Law No. 96-7 be read a third time and finally passed. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Volkaert - Carried. THAT we do now adjourn (12:30 P.M.) to meet again on March 19th, 1996 at] 0:00 A.M. ~, :~, J.IJ",,"bOfg, ~-1C~ Warden. / 2001 March Session - First Day Tuesday, the 19th day of March, 1996 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 10:00 A.M. in accordance with adjournment. c--.. ( The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All members were present except Councillor Swain. DISCLQSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT the First Report of the Corporate Services Committee be adopted. ('\ - Carried. CORRESPONDENCE Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the letter from Mayor Habkirk regarding Urban Rebates and the Report from the County Administrator/Clerk providing information on Urban Rebates be received and filed. - Carried. 1996 COUNTY BUDGET Warden Mezenberg indicated that the Treasurer will explain, on a line by line basis, the County's proposed budget for 1996. This will be followed by an opportunity to entertain a motion respecting the proposed budget. Members will then have the "floor" to propose amendments as they see fit. ('\ 1996 PROPOSED ESTIMATES The County Treasurer reviewed the composite budget estimates on a line by line basis. Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor V olkaert THAT the 1996 County Budget be adopted as presented representing a 3.7% increase. Moved by Councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the Urban Road Rebate be phased-out over a five year period commencing in 1996 with a 20% reduction and the 1996 Road Budget be amended accordingly. - Lost. (-, Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT line #33, Mill Rate Stabilization Reserve ($225,000.00), be removed from the estimates and the 1996 County Budget be amended accordingly. - Lost. 2002 County Council - 2- March 19, 1996 Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren ,", , THAT line #29, Strategic Planning ($66,667.00), be eliminated and the 1996 County Budget be adjusted accordingly. - Lost. Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT line #19, regarding the Elgin County Pioneer Museum, be reduced to a total County contribution of$50,000.00 (that is a net reduction of$21,916.00) and the 1996 County Estimates be adjusted accordingly. - Lost. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the Urban Road Rebate be phased-out over a two year period commencing with a 50% reduction in 1996 and that the funds be transferred from the following accounts to the County Road Budget: ('\ $10,000 from the Strategic Planning Account and the remaining sum from the Mill Rate Stabilization Reserve. - Carried, Councillor Cunniffe requested a recorded vote on the original motion, as amended. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS H.J. Mezenberg (2) DJ. McPhail (2) P. Hentz R, VanBrenk W.P. Clutterbuck (2) ~, IA. McIntyre (2) " M.L. Millman (2) B. 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.A. Nesbitt J.G.P. Tromp TOTAL 37 YEAS: 27 NAYS: 9 ABSENT: 1 TOTAL: 37 As a result ofthe recorded vote, the motion, as amended, was declared CARRIED. 200J County Council - 3 - March 19, 1996 BY-LAWS "' , Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor V01kaert THAT By-Law No. 96-8 "Being a By-Law to Provide for the Adoption of the 1996 Budget of the Corporation of the County ofE1gin and to Apportion the County Levy for the Year 1996 Amongst the County Constituent Municipalities" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 96-8 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. /--., , Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT we do now recess (11:18 A.M.) to meet again on March 26th, 1996 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. March Session - Second Day Tuesday, the 26th day of March, 1996 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 10:00 A.M. in accordance with recess. The Warden in the Chair, (\ ROLL CALL - All members present except Councillor MacIntyre who arrived at 10:10 A.M. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT the minutes ofthe February 22nd, 1996 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried, DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None DELEGATIONS - Mr. Hugh Geurts representing the St. Thomas-Elgin Arbor Week Committee addressed Council indicating that the Arbor Week Committee will supply one tree for each municipality within the County and asking that each lower-tier municipality proclaim April 27th to May !~, 12th, 1996 as Arbor Week. Warden Mezenberg thanked Mr. Geurts for his presentation and excused him from the meeting. 2004 County Council - 4- March 26, 1996 Mr. Steve Janes, S.H. Janes and Associates Limited, addressed Council by explaining the Requests for Proposals for Waste Management Services, the timelines being used to analyze the proposals and other issues relative to the submission. (--.. Councillor MacIntyre arrived at 10: 10 A.M. It was suggested that the date of the year 2002 be removed from the document relative to the Aldborough landfill'site. Mr. Janes agreed to do this and revise the document accordingly. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the First Report of the Waste Management Committee be adopted. - Carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - COUNTY/CITY RE-ENGlNEERING COMMITTEE (mailed) (--.. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the First Report of the County/City Re-Engineering Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor V olkaert THAT the First Report of the Community Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. r.\) FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PHYSICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the First Report of the Physical Services Committee be adopted. r', , , Moved by Councillor McIntyre Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT Recommendation No.5 of the First Report ofthe Physical Services Committee County Council - 5 - 2005 March 26, 1996 regarding the By-Law to Adopt and Establish Minimum and Desirable Road Service Standards be deleted from the Report and referred back to the Physical Services Committee, - Carried. ('--.", The main Motion, as amended, was then voted on and declared CARRIED. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT we do now go into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In Camera" to consider personnel and labour relations matters. - Carried. Warden Mezenberg appointed Councillor Nesbitt as Chairman of Committee Of The Whole. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Marr ('\ THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. Council took a short recess from 11 :00 AM. to 11: 15 AM. and reconvened. Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT the Pay Equity Agreement with the Ontario Nurses' Association representing Terrace Lodge and Elgin Manor be approved, subject to O.N.A's ratification. - Carried. ('\ Moved by Councillor Unger Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the agreement between the County of Elgin and the Ontario Nurses' Association for Terrace Lodge and Elgin Manor dated March 21st, 1996 be approved, subject to O.N.A.'s ratification. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the First Report of the Corporate Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. (\, With respect to Recommendation No.5 of the Corporate Services Committee's First Report concerning the annual County Golf Day, Councillor Volkaert indicated that the Committee will attempt to hold the County Golf Day on a Saturday or Sunday in 1997, but that it was too late to make arrangements at a golf course for the 1996 Golf Day. He also indicated that the Social and Entertainment Committee has considered changing the times and luncheon 2006 County Council - 6- March 26,1996 requirements of County Council and has directed staff to prepare a survey for Council's consideration. .~ REPORTS OF OFFICIALS The Deputy Clerk, referring to her report dated March 20th, 1996 on Land Severance Hearings asked Council for direction respecting the lack of comments from various Ministries due to the O.P.S.E.U. strike. Moved by Councillor Tromp Seconded by Councillor Unger THAT the County Land Division Committee be authorized to continue holding hearings during the O.P.S.E.U. strike and ensure that the relevant Provincial Ministries are notified of the application dispositions shortly after Decisions have been rendered. - Carried. QTHER BUSINESS ~ 1. ST A TEMENTS/INOUlRIES BY MEMBERS - None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - None. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Resolution from the County of Grey Re: Objection to Creation of Community Access Centres. 2. N. Roy Main, City Admipistrator, City of St. Thomas Re: Participation on Re- Engineering Committee. 3. Notice of Organization of Small Urban Municipalities' Conference. ('\ 4. Notice of Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference in Calgary, Alberta, May 3 I-June 3, 1996. 5. Premier Michael D. Harris Re: Acknowledging receipt of County Council's resolutions in support of the Township of Hagarty and Richards' resolution on public sector competition with services already provided in the private sector and County Council's resolution on Province Wide Settlements by Interested Arbitrators. 6. Township of Mala hide Re: Municipality's request to appoint Meat Inspectors. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor V olkaert THAT correspondence # 1 from the County of Grey objecting to the creation of Community Access Centres be received and filed. - Carried. (~. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT Correspondence Items No. 2-6 be received and filed. - Carried. 2007 County Council - 7 - March 26, 1996 BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor McIntyre r' Seconded by Councillor Greer I ' THAT By-Law No. 96-9 "Being a By-Law to Confirm and Appoint Teresa M. Babinski as Deputy Treasurer for the County of Elgin and to Repeal By-Law No. 95-28" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Caverly That By-Law No. 96-9 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Swain Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT By-Law No. 96-10 "Being a By-Law to Establish a Purchasing Policy for the Corporation of the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McIntyre Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT By-Law No. 96-10 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McIntyre Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT By-Law No. 96-11 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Temporary Closure of a Portion of County Road #8 in the Village of Dutton" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor V olkaert Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT By-Law No. 96-11 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT By-Law No. 96-12 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings ofthe Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the March 19th and 26th Session, 1996" be read a first and second time. - Carried. ,..~ I " ('\, ('\, County Council Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Marr 2008 - 8 - March 26,1996 THAT By-Law No, 96-12 be read a third time and finally passed. Moved by Councillor V olkaert Seconded by Councillor Greer - Carried. THAT we do now adjourn (11 :30 A.M.) to meet again on April 23rd, 1996 at 10:00 A.M. ~3= ' , "~/ _Q cretary . - Carried. 2009 April Session - First Day Tuesday, April 23rd, 1996 ,-.. , . The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 10:00 A.M. in accordance with adjoumment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All members were present except Councillors Buchanan, MalT and Tolmie. Moved by Councillor Swain Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT the minutes of the March 19th and 26th, 1996 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carned. (~ DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Volkaeli THAT the First RepOli of the Community Services Committee be adopted. - CalTied. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor VanBrenk (\ Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the First RepOli of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - CaITied. FIRST REPORT - PHYSICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Chute THAT the First RepOli of the Physical Services Committee be adopted. - CaITied. FIRST REPORT - CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) (~ Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the First RepOli of the Corporate Services Committee be adopted. 2010 .County Council 2 April 23, 1996 Moved by Councillor vanKasteren Seconded by Councillor Hentz ,"' THAT Recommendation No.1 from the Corporate Services Committee's First RepOlt regarding the supply of coffee etc. to Staff and Council be deleted. - Carried. The main Motion was then voted on, as amended, and declared CARRIED. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY/CITY RE-ENGINEERING COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moyed by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Unger THAT the First RepOlt of the County/City Re-Engineering Committee RepOlt be adopted. - Canied. (\ FIRST REPORT - SOCIAL AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE Councillor V olkaelt reported that 17 members of Council selected either a 9:00 A.M. or 9:30 A.M. stmting time for Sessions and prefelTed not to have a lunch provided. Moved by Councillor Volkaelt Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT effective September 1996, County Council Sessions commence at 9:30 A.M. with no lunch provided, unless, in the opinion of the Warden, lunch is required because of the length of the agenda or other circumstances necessitate that a meal be provided; and, That this policy be reviewed in six months. - Carried. REPORTS OF COUNCILLORS n TILLSONBURG DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Councillor Greer inh'oduced his repOlt on the activities of the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the RepOlt on the Tillsonburg Dish'ict Memorial Hospital be received and filed. - CmTied. REPORT ON THE THAMES VALLEY DISTRlCT HEALTH COUNCIL Councillor McPhail introduced and circulated a report on the activities of the Thames Valley Dish'ictHealth Council. (~.\ 2011 ,County Council 3 ApIiI 23, 1996 Moyed by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Wilson II THAT the Rep0l1 on the Thames Valley District Health Council be received and filed. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - Council took a sh0l1 break and reconvened at II :05 A.M. Councillor Walters was excused from the meeting. I Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the County of Elgin donate $1,000.00 towards the Tornado Relief Fund to assist the victims ofthe recent disaster involving Southern Ontario communities; and, That said funds be allocated from the Mill Rate Stabilization Reserve Account. - Carried. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Roger and Loreen Vandierendonck Re: thank you card for 50TH Anniversary recognition. 2. Dave Hunt, Mayor, City of Stratford Re: 12th Annual Municipal Night to be held on f\, Thursday, June 13th, 1996. 3. Mr. David Morris, Clerk-Administrator, Town of Tillsonburg Re: resolution opposing the merger of the three County Hospitals. 4. Mr. Jeff Marshall, Ontario Clean Water Agency Re: extending their appreciation of customer confidence during O.P.S.E.U strike. 5. Ms. Ruth Gates, Vice-President Business Development, Fanshawe College Re: update on new campus facility and thanking the County for its commitment to the project. 6. A.M.O. - Municipal Ale11, "Solicitor General To Hold 'Police Summit' For Key Stakeholders" . Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Goutouski ('. THAT the resolution from the Town of Tillsonburg opposing the proposed merger of three County hospitals into one new Oxford County Hospital Corporation with one governing body be supported and endorsed. 201.2 .County Council 4 April 23, 1996 Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Tromp (\: THAT operative clauses 1 and 4 of the resolution from the Town of Tillsonburg be supported and endorsed. - Lost. The main Motion was then voted on and declared CARRIED. Moved by Councillor V olkaert Seconded by Councillor Unger THAT conespondence items No. 1,2 and 4-6 be received and filed. - Carried. STRATFORD FESTIVAL ('\. The Deputy Clerk indicated that any Members of Council and Staff who are interested in attending the Stratford Festival should contact her in order to purchase tickets. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor van Kasteten Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 96-13 be amended by deleting Recommendation #2 regarding the salary range of the Tree Commissioner. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Caverly Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT By-Law No. 96-13, as amended, "Being a By-Law to Appoint Tree Commissioners for the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. 1', - Canied. Moved by CouncilIor Greer Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 96-13, as amended, be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 96-14 be amended by deleting Recommendation #2 regarding the salary range of the Weed Inspector. - Carried. " ! ('\, n ('\ ~I\ " .,. 201~ .County Council 5 April 23, 1996 Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 96-14, as amended, "Being a By-Law to Appoint Weed Inspectors for the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT By-Law No. 96-14, as amended, be read a third time and finally passed. - Canied. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT By-Law No. 96-15 "Being a By-Law to Establish Minimum and Desirable Roadway Service Standards for the Corporation of the County of Elgin Road System" be read a first and second time. - Can'ied. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT By-Law No. 96-15 be read a third time and finally passed. - Canied. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT By-Law No. 96-16 "Being a By-Law to Authorize Speed Limits" be read a first and second time. - Canied. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT By-Law No. 96-16 be read a third time and finally passed. - Cao.ied. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT By-Law No. 96-17 "To Regulate the Proceedings in the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin and Committees Thereof, and Repeal By-Laws No. 91-59, 93-15,93-24,93-32,93-39,93-59,93-68 and 94-3" be read a first and second time. - Canied. 2014 / .County Council 6 April 23, 1996 Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Unger ('-\ THAT By-Law No. 96-17 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT By-Law No. 96-18 "A By-Law to ConfilID Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation ofthe County of Elgin at the April 23rd Session, 1996" be read a first and second time. - CaITied. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Unger \1 THAT By-Law No. 96-18 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. SOD TURNING FOR BOBIER HOME Chainnan VanBrenk reminded Members of Council of the" Official Sod Turning Ceremony" for the Bobier Home on Saturday, April 27th, 1996 at 3:00 P.M. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Swain THAT we do now adjourn (11:35 A.M.) to meet again on May 28th, 1996 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried. 2015 May Session - First Day Tuesday, May 28th, 1996 \'! 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 except Councillors Hentz, Swain and Walters. Moved by Councillor V olkaert Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the minutes of the April 23rd, 1996 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None. (' REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor V olkaelt THAT the First Report of the Community Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Cunniffe THAT the First RepOlt of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. n - Canied. Councillor VanBrenk reported on the progress of the construction of the new Bobier Home, noting that a large bequest has been offered. FIRST REPORT - PHYSICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the First Report of the Physical Services Committee be adopted. - Canied, FIRST REPORT - CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) c Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT the First RepOlt of the Corporate Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. 201~ County Council - 2 - May 28, 1996 REPORTS OF WARDEN AND COUNCILLORS (\ ST.THOMAS-ELGIN GENERAL HOSPITAL Councillor Wilson introduced his report on the activities of the S1. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Unger THAT the Report on the activities of the S1. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital be received and filed. - Carried. ST. THOMAS-ELGIN TOURIST ASSOCIATION (' Councillor Nesbitt introduced a repOJt on the activities of the S1. Thomas-Elgin Tom-ist Association. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT the repolt on the St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association be received and filed. - Carried. DRAFT LETTER FROM THE WARDEN RE: CLOSURE OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD OFFICE IN ST. THOMAS Warden Mezenberg introduced a draft letter to Council in reaction to the recently announced closure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Offices at S1. Thomas, Council agreed with the sentiments of the letter and authorized its release. REPORT FROM COUNTY WARDENS ON COUNTY GOVERNMENT (', Warden Mezenberg introduced the County Wardens' brief to the Minister of Municipal Mfairs and Housing on the implications of Bill 26. Council took a shOJt break at 11 :00 AM. and reconvened at 11:15 AM. Following questions, Council agreed to receive the information presented by the County Wardens. CORRESPONDENCE The following items of correspondence were received: 1. Noble A Villeneuve, Minister of Agriculture and Food Re: Agricultural Policies. 2. Jane Ireland, Liaison Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, acknowledging Council's resolution on the Aggregate Extraction Levy. ('I 3. Notification that the United Counties of Prescott and Russell have also endorsed the City of Thunder Bay's resolution regarding statutOJY protection against nuisance and liability claims. 2017 County Council - 3 - May 28, 1996 4. Thank you card from Bob and Marie Boyle for County spoon and lapel pins, received from Warden Mezenberg in commemoration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. ('; 5. Notice of A.M.a. Conference and Registration Materials - August 18th-21st, 1996 at Royal York in Toronto. 6. Joanne Brooks, Chair, Board of Health for the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit Re: Kent- Chatham and Elgin-St. Thomas Boards of Health announcement of plan to merge and restructure. 7. Donald N. Leitch, Village Administrator & Clerk-Treasurer, Village of Port Stanley Re: Port Harbour Divestiture Process. 8. Kimberly L. Evans. Mattes, Evans, Barristers & Solicitors Re: Seminar "Current Issues for Municipalities". 9. Warden Don McCausland, Corporation of the County of Grey Re: our donation to the Tornado Relief Fund. n 10. Warden Rob Adams, County of Dufferin Re: our donation towards the Tornado Fund. 11. The Honourable Jim Wilson, Minister of Health Re: the proposed restructuring of the London and St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospitals. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT correspondence items No. 1-6 be received and filed. - Carried. With respect to cOITespondence item No.7 from the Village OfPOlt Stanley, the following motion was introduced: Moved by Councillor Chute (""\ Seconded by Councillor Wilson \ ) THAT the Warden and Administrator/Clerk be authorized to sign a Letter Of Understanding with the Federal Minister of TranspOlt and other agencies expressing the County of Elgin's interest in the possible acquisition of the port of Port Stanley but reserving the right not to commit to any acquisition until a full assessment of all relevant information has been undertaken; and, That Councillor Peny Clutterbuck be appointed as the County of Elgin's representative on the Divestiture Committee. - Canied, Moved by Councillor V olkaelt Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT Correspondence Items No. 8,9,10 and 11 be received and filed. c' - Canied. 2018 County Council - 4 - May 28, 1996 OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - Councillor Millman announced ('\ that a Glow-Ball Golf Toumament has been scheduled for August 23rd, 1996 at the St. Thomas Golf and Counuy Club, to raise money for the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital. All members of Council and Staff were encouraged to attend. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - Councillor Millman indicated that a filming and production company has expressed an interest in closing part of County Road 8, in the Township of Dunwich, to shoot a scene for a feature film involving Bette Midler, and directed by Carl Reiner. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Wilson n THAT MEC Old Feeling Productions Limited Partnership be authorized to temporarily close a portion of County Road No.8, known as Lakeview Line, in Lots 11 and 12, Concession 10, Township ofDunwich, as described in Plan D-934, on June 15th, 1996 from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., or on June 22nd, 1996 from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and the neceSSalY by-law be prepared. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 96-19 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the TemporalY Closure of a Portion of County Road #3 in the Township of Aldborough" be read a first and second time. - Carried. r' Moved by Councillor Caverly Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT By-Law No. 96-19 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 96-20 "Being a By-Law to Repeal By-Law No. 93-29 and Prescribe a Tal'iff of Fees for the Processing of Land Division Committee Applications" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt ri Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT By-Law No. 96-20 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. 2019 County Council - 5 - May 28, 1996 Moved by Councillor MalT Seconded by Councillor Buchanan (\, \, THAT By-Law No. 96-21 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Collective Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and London and District Service Workers' Union, Local 220, S.E.I.U., AF.L., C.I.a., C.L.C., with respect to the Corporation's Full-Time Employees at Elgin Manor" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 96-21 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Tolmie n THAT By-Law No. 96-22 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Collective Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and London and District Service Workers' Union, Local 220, S.E.I.U., AF.L., c.I.a., C.L.C., With Respect to the Corporation's Part-Time Employees at Elgin Manor" be read a first and second time. - Carried, Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT By-Law No. 96-22 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tromp Seconded by Councillor Buchanan n THAT By-Law No. 96-23 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Collective Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and London and District Service Workers' Union, Loca1220, S.E.I.U., AF.L., c.I.a., C.L.C., With Respect to the Corporation's Full and Part-Time Employees of Terrace Lodge" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT By-Law No. 96-23 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried, Moved by Councillor Buchanan (~) Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT By-Law No. 96-24 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Temporary Closure of a Portion of County Road #8 in the Township of Dunwich" be read a first and second time, - Carried. 2020 County Council - 6 - May 28, 1996 Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Wilson (-'\i THAT By-Law No. 96-24 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tromp Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT By-Law No. 96-25 "A By-Law to Confnlli Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the May 28th, Session, 1996" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor MacIntyre II THAT By-Law No. 96-25 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor V olkaelt Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT we do now adjourn (11:44 A.M.) to meet again on June 25th, 1996 at 10:00 A.M. - Carried, ('\\ \ (-" , (,~ (\ \ (\ ! ' (''I 20,21 June Session - First Day Tuesday, June 25th, 1996 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 10:00 A.M. in accordance with adjoumment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL- All members present except Councillors Goutouski, Greer and Swain. Moved by Councillor McIntyre Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the minutes of the May 28th, 1996 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None. PRESENTATIONS Presentation #1 Warden Mezenberg presented Mr. Lany Knapp with the Elgin County Road Superintendent's Association Trophy, for the highest point total in Elgin County during the Safety Truck Rodeo. Mr. Knapp is an employee of Aldborough Township. Presentation #2 The following employees were recognized for their years of service to the County by Warden Mezenberg and the appropriate Committee ChaiIman: Eh!in County Lib,'l'In': Chairman Clutterhuck Elizabeth Lamont Mary Brown Shelley Fleming ( 10 years) (10 years) (10 years) Elgin Connty Roads: Chairman Millman Ted McCready Allan Moon Bruce Boughner Michael Hare Leonard Kelly Richard Virag Arthur Webber (20 years) (20 years) (1 0 years) (1 0 years) (10 years) (10 years) (10 years) Main Branch Port Stanley Branch Rodney/West Lome Branch Elgin County Homes for Senior Citizens: Chairman VanBrenk Pamela Stewart Mary Manchester Carol Beauchamp (20 years) (1 0 years) (15 years) Bobier Bobier Elgin Manor County Council - 2- Elgin County Homes for Senior Citizens - (continued) (~ Nettie Wieler Joanne Bolt Erica Buro Servat Sobhani Emest Schned Patricia Emerson Helena Mezenberg Joyce Terpstra Loree VanDemaele (15 years) (10 years) (10 years) (10 years) (15 years) (10 years) (10 years) (10 years) (10 years) DELEGATIONS Delegation #1 20Z2 June 25, 1996 Elgin Manor Elgin Manor Elgin Manor Elgin Manor TelTace Lodge TelTace Lodge TelTace Lodge TelTace Lodge Ten'ace Lodge Ms. Laura McLachlin, Director, Communicable Disease Control, Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit, addressed Council on the Raccoon Rabies Contingency Plan. She reported that the Plan has four palis, those being: prevention, detection, containment and communication! education. Ms. McLachlin also provided a briefhistOlY of rabies in Ontario, noting that we al'e world leaders in rabies control. ('\ The delegation was thanked and excused from the meeting following questions from Council. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - JOINT BOARD FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT (mailed) Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT the Status Report on the Waste Management Plan be adopted. - CalTied. FIRST REPORT - COMMUNITY SERVICES (mailed) Moved by Councillor C1utterbuck Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT the First RepOli of the Community Services Committee be adopted. - CalTied. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES (read aloud) Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Mall' THAT the First RepOli of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. r\ l ' - CalTied, n 202:J County Council - 3 - June 25, 1996 FIRST REPORT - PHYSICAL SERVICES (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Chute THAT the First Report of the Physical Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - PHYSICAL SERVICES (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the Second RepOlt of the Physical Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. (', FIRST REPORT - CORPORATE SERVICES (mailed) n . I' , ' Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT the First Report of the Corporate Services Committee be adopted. Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT recommendation # 1 0 of the First RepOlt of the Corporate Services Committee regarding Councillors' mileage to ceremonial functions be refelTed back to the Corporate Services Committee for clarification. - Carried. The main motion was then voted on, as amended, and declared CARRIED. REPORTS OF COUNCILLORS AND OFFICIALS Councillor Clutterbuck introduced a repOlt on the activities of Family and Children's Services. Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the repOlt on the activities of Family and Children's Services be accepted as presented. - Carried. TREASURER'S REPORT The County Treasurer introduced her report on the status of County finances and explained the main variances in the repOlt. 2024 County Council - 4- June 25, 1996 Moved by Councillor VanBrenk n Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT the Treasurer's RepOli on the status of County finances be accepted as presented. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STA TEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - Chairman Clutterbuck announced that there will likely be a need for a Community Services Committee meeting on July lOth, 1996, commencing at 9:00 a.m., to consider a repOli from the Conservation Authorities. Council was advised that there may also be a need for a Council Session on July 23rd, 1996, to consider the report from Community Services. - Chairman VanBrenk reminded Members of Council that a status repOli on the progress of the Bobier Home and the Elgin Village Project has been circulated to Council, for their information. n 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None, 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - The Administrator/Clerk reported that Councillor Greer is recovering from health complications and may not be available for Council meetings over the next few months, The following resolution excusing Councillor Greer from attending Council Sessions was deemed to be in order. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT, due to medical reasons, Councillor Ross Greer be excused from County Council Sessions until he is able to resume nOlmal duties. - Carried. n CORRESPONDENCE The following items of cOl1'espondence were received: 1. A.M.O., Re: 1996 Annual AMO Conference information and requesting names of Voting Delegates. 2. Louise Gartshore, City Clerk, City of Woodstock, advising Council's letter conceming the "Proposed Merger of Three County Hospitals in Oxford County" was noted and filed with no furiher action to be taken. 3. Peter Steckemeiter, London Office Area Manager, Ministry of Community and Social Services, acknowledging Elgin County's interest in being an initial site for the implementation of Ontario Works and announcement of sites chosen will be made on June 12, 1996. 4. Willson McTavish, Acting Assistant Deputy Attomey General, Ministry of the (\ Attomey General Re: response to Council's concems regarding joint and several liability. (-., n n (-) 2025 County Council June 25, 1996 - 5 - 5. Minisny of Attomey General aclmowledging receipt of Council's concems regarding stabilizing municipal liability premiums and advising the Minister of Municipal Affairs has jurisdiction over such matters. 6. Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Natural Resources Re: Council's support for County of Wellington's request to increase licence fees to upper tier municipalities under the Aggregate Resources Act. 7. Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs, advising MinistIy staff are looking into changes Re: municipal liability insurance. 8. Raven & Company with one copy of County of Elgin Consolidated Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 1995. 9. Press Release Re: County Wardens' Present Joint Position on Bill 26 to Minister Leach. 10. Peter Steckenreiter, Area Manager, Minisny of Community and Social Services, advising that the County of Elgin was not selected for early implementation of the Ontario Works program (Workfare). 11. Dr. Wayne A. Everett, M.D., Executive Officer/Medical Officer of Health, Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit, with an update for Council on the current status of the merger of the Kent-Chatham and Elgin-St. Thomas Health Units. Correspondence #1 Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT Councillor Tolmie and Administrator/Clerk Mark G. McDonald be appointed as the County of Elgin's voting representatives to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference to be held from August 18th to 21st, 1996 in Toronto. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Unger Seconded by Councillor Wilson That correspondence items #2-11 be received and filed. - Carried. Council took a shOli break to sit for the annual Council/Staff photograph. Council reconvened at 11 :35 a.m. Delel!ation #2 Mr. Mike Quinlan, representing the Rotmy Club of St. Thomas, addressed Council by providing information on the "Why Not Marathon for the Canadian Paralympic Team". Mr. Quinlan also provided a map of the route being followed which will include many County municipalities. Members of Council were urged to take this information back to their municipalities and become involved by suppOliing the marathon. 2026 County Council - 6 - June 25, 1996 The delegation was thanked and excused from the meeting by Warden Mezenberg. (1 1996 UPPER-TIER CONFERENCE The Administrator/Clerk announced that he has the registration forms for the Counties and Regions Conference to be held in October, 1996. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor McIntyre Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT we do now go into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In-Camera" to discuss a legal matter. - CllITied. n Warden Mezenberg appointed Councillor McPhail as Chailman of the Committee Of The Whole. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT we do now rise and report. - Canied. SECOND REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (read aloud) Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT the Second Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. n - CllITied. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT By-Law No, 96-26 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign a Lease with Donald F. RougWey & Associates Inc." be read a first and second time. - Canied. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Volkaeli ('\ THAT By-Law No. 96-26 be read a third time and finally passed. - Canied. 2027 County Council - 7 - June 25, 1996 Moved by Councillor Walters (1 Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 96-27 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign a Lease with Elgin Women Teachers' Association" be read a fIrst and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Caverly Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT By-Law No. 96-27 be read a third time and fInally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor V olkaelt Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk (\! THAT By-Law No. 96-28 "A By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign a Contract for the Stimers Bridge" be read a fIrst and second time. - Carried, Moved by Councillor Volkaelt Seconded by Councillor Millman , THAT By-Law No, 96-28 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor V olkaelt Seconded by Councillor McPhail n THAT By-Law No. 96-29 "A By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign a Contract for the Deck Rehabilitation of the Wan'en Street Bridge" be read a fIrst and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 96-29 be read a third time and finally passed. - Can'ied. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Volkaert ('\) ! THAT By-Law No. 96-30 "A By-Law to Confhm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the June 25th Session, 1996" be read a fIrst and second time. - CalTied. 2028 County Council - 8 - June 25, 1996 Moved by Councillor Volkaelt ~) Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT By-Law No. 96-30 be read a third time and fmally passed. - CaITied. Members of Councillor were reminded of the following: i) Golf Day on July 11th ii) TeITace Lodge Barbecue on June 27th iii) To sign up ifthey wish to purchase a Council photograph. Moved by Councillor McIntyre Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT we do now adjomn (11 :56 A.M.) to meet again on July 23rd, 1996 at 10:00 A.M. n - CaITied, n, , ' () " 2029 July Session- First Day Tuesday, July 23rd, 1996 ...." I , The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 10:00 A.M. ill accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All members present except Councillors Greer (illness), VanBrenk and Walters. Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT the minutes of the June 25, 1996 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None. {\ , PRESENTATION Warden Mezenberg presented Mrs. Margaret Moore with the Senior of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding volunteer work in the County. Mrs. Moore thanked Council for the honour and was then excused from the meeting. RECOGNITION Warden Mezenberg formally acknowledged Councillor Millman's recent appointment to the Province's "Who Does Whaf' Advisory Panel, noting that she is the only rural representative to receive such a distinguished post. Warden Mezenberg also recognized the efforts advanced by Port Stanley Village Council to attract the Cleveland/Port Stanley Ferry to the area. The economic spin off of such a venture will benefit the entire County. ,~\ DELEGATIONS Delel!:ation #1 Mr. Bryan Hall, General Manager, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, addressed Council, using overhead slides, on a "County Option" for conservation. Mr. Hall's presentation focused on the potential development of a County Conservation Department and the financial and other implications of said option. Delegation#2 Mr. Roger Moyer, Municipal Advisor, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, addressed Council on the meaning and interpretation of two recent Ontario Regulations on Municipal Restructuring. He emphasized the Government's resolve to make dramatic changes throughout the municipal and other sectors of the Province. Mr. Moyer concluded by noting the Ministry is prepared to help municipalities by providing advice and clarification on regulations and legislation if required, The Ministry also has a tax impact model program that could be made available for use by municipalities. j'-"\ " 2030 County Council - 2- July 23, 1996 Mr. Moyer was thanked for his presentation and excused from the meeting, following C'i questions from Council. Council took a ten minute break. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - JOINT BOARD FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT Moved by Councillor V oIkaert Seconded by Councillor McIntyre THAT the report from the Joint Board For Waste Management on the Selection of a Supplier of Waste Management Services for the County/City/Local Municipalities dated July 16th, 1996 be adopted. Mr. S.H. Janes was in attendance to answer questions n Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the report from the Joint Board for Waste Management on the Selection of a Supplier of Waste Management Services be referred to local Councils for consideration and input. -Lost. The main motion was then voted on and declared CARRIED. Moved by Councillor V olkaert Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the report from the Joint Board for Waste Management on the Assumption by the County of Waste Management Service Responsibilities dated July 16th, 1996 be adopted. Moved by Councillor MacIntyre Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the report from the Joint Board for Waste Management on the Assumption by the County of Waste Management Service Responsibilities be referred to local municipalities for consideration and input. - Lost. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the report from the Joint Board for Waste Management on the Assumption by the County of Waste Management Service Responsibilities be amended by adding the following to the end of the recommendation contained within the report: ..."according to an Elgin County Waste Management Master Plan yet to be adopted". Warden Mezenberg requested a recorded vote on the amendment. These were recorded as follows: i 2031 County Council - 3 - July 23, 1996 YEAS NAYS H.I. Mezenberg (2) Al van Kasteren (2) D.l McPhail (2) W.R. Caverly (2) P. Hentz J.R. Wilson W.P, Clutterbuck (2) W.C. MacIntyre lA McIntyre (2) M.L. Millman (2) D,V. Chute (2) J.A. Volkaert P.J. Unger T.l Cunniffe (2) G. Goutouski H.P, MacGinnis P.S. Tolmie (2) D.G. Marr D.L. Buchanan T.J. Swain (\1 T.A. Nesbitt lG.P. Tromp TOTAL 37 YEAS: 26 NAYS: 6 ABSENT: 5 TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the amendment was declared CARRIED. Councillor Swain was excused from the meeting at 12:45 P.M. The main motion as amended was then voted on, by recorded vote, as requested by Warden Mezenberg. These were recorded as follows: YEAS NAYS H.J. Mezenberg (2) AJ, van Kasteren (2) D.I. McPhail (2) W.R. Caverly (2) (', P. Hentz lR. Wilson W,P. Clutterbuck (2) W,C. MacIntyre lA McIntyre (2) M.L. Millman (2) D.V. Chute (2) lA V olkaert P.J. Unger T.I. Cunniffe (2) G. Goutouski H.P. MacGinnis P.S. Tolmie (2) D.G. Marr D.L. Buchanan T.A. Nesbitt lG.P. Tromp TOTAL 37 r\ YEAS: 25 NAYS: 6 ABSENT: 6 TOTAL: 37 \ As a result of the recorded vote the main motion, as amended, was declared CARRIED. 2032 County Council -4- July 23, 1996 Councillor Tolmie was excused from the meeting at 12:50 P.M. c~ " .. Councillor Tromp was excused at 12:52 P.M. FIRST REPORT- COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor V olkaert THAT the First Report of the Community Services Committee be adopted. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Chute (1 THAT recommendation #3 of the First Report regarding conservation be amended by adding the following as paragraph two: "That the KCCA and other conservation authorities be encouraged to investigate fonning a partnership with Elgin County by pursuing the option of utilizing space within the County Administration Building and purchasing services such as Personnel and Treasury functions in order to reduce costs." - Carried. The main motion was then voted on, as amended, and was declared Carried. FIRST REPORT- PHYSICAL SERVICES (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the First Report of the Physical Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. (\1 OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTS/INOUlRIES BY MEMBERS - None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY- None. CORRESPONDENCE The following items of correspondence were received: 1. Remarks from the Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, including Restructuring Regulations. C' 2. Heather Cooper, Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Courts Administration Division RE: Court Facilities. 3. Corporation of the County of Grey RE: Local Property Assessment and Tax System. 2033 County Council - 5 - July 23, 1996 4. Corporation of the County of Bruce RE: Resolution on Surcharge for Tax Collection (: Costs. 5. News Release entitled "CN Announces 3 Year Network Rationalization Plan". 6. The Rural Review, July 1996 Issue. 7. David Crombie, Chair, Who Does What Advisory Panel RE: Report on Activities of the Panel, dated July 2, 1996. 8. AM.O, FYI Bulletin RE: "Municipal Conflict of Interest Law Again Under Debate". 9. Robert E. Cunningham, Administrator, London/St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital RE: Adolescent and Children's Services Program. 10. AM.O. RE: Request for nominations. RE: Mayor Michael Power's nomination as president. (\: 11. Michael D. Harris, Premier of Ontario RE: Closure of the St. Thomas field office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. 12. David H. Tsubouchi, Minister of Community and Social Services RE: Ontario Works program. 13. Mr. & Mrs. James A Ferguson RE: Raccoons in the country. 14. Richard Puccini, P. Eng., Regional Director Southwestern Region, Ministry of Transportation RE: Transfer of certain highways to this municipality. 15. Mayor Dianne Haskett, The Corporation of the City of London RE: Request for letter of support from the County of Elgin to be included in London's submission for the 2001 Canada Games. Moved by Councillor V olkaert Seconded by Councillor Unger (\ THAT Correspondence items # 1-13 be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT the City of London's bid to host the 2001 Canada Games be supported in principle and endorsed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Unger (\, THAT the letter from the Ministry of Transportation announcing the level of funding assistance for the transfer of certain highways to the County be received and filed. - Carried. Ci--"" I ' } "'-.' (' ......,'~"'~._....--~'. 2034 County Council - 6- July 23, 1996 The Assistant Engineer announced that he is looking for volunteers to participate in the Rail Car races on Sunday, August 18th, 1996 and the Corporate Challenge Cup on September 7th, 1996. Council authorized Mr. Watters to organize a team for the Challenge Cup and obtain the required entry fee ($325.00) from an appropriate account. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor C1utterbuck Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT By-Law No. 96-31 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the July 23rd Session, 1996" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor V olkaert Seconded by Councillor Milhnan THAT By-Law No, 96.31 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT we do now adjourn at 1:05 P.M. to meet again on September 24, 1996 at 9:30 A.M. - Carried. '.~ , , Mark G. County Adminis " 2D~5 j , , I September Session-First Day Tuesday, September 24th, 1996 (1 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 9:30 A.M. in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ROLL CALL - All members present except Councillor Swain. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT the minutes of the July 23rd, 1996 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried, DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF n Councillor Nesbitt declared a conflict with recommendation number six of the First Report of the Corporate Services Committee, regarding the appointment of auditors, and refrained from discussion and voting on that item. Councillor Nesbitt is involved in a legal matter involving various parties. PRESENTATION Warden Mezenberg congratulated Councillors Hentz, Walters, Wilson and VanBrenk and Assistant Engineer, Clayton Watters on placing first at the Elgin County Rail Car Races held in August. A special Engineer's cap with County pin was awarded to each member of the team. INTRODUCTION Mr. Sean Bertleff, Emergency Services Co-Ordinator, introduced Mr. Paul Kulyk, Signage Technician, to Council. Mr. Kulyk, on contract until January 1997, will be helping to co- ordinate the installation of 9-1-1 signs. ('\\ REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT- COMMUNITY SERVICES (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the First Report of the Community Services Committee be adopted, - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PHYSICAL SERVICES (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Chute THAT the First Report of the Physical Services Committee be adopted. r'"" - Carried 2036 County Council -2- September 24, 1996 (~ FIRST REPORT - CORPORATE SERVICES (mailed) Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT the First Report of the Corporate Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - COUNTY/CITY RE-ENGINEERING COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Unger Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the First Report of the County/City Re-Engineering Committee be adopted, An amendment was Moved by Councillor Macintyre Seconded by Councillor Buchanan ('\ THAT consideration of the Interim Report of the Elgin/S!. Thomas Re-Engineering Committee be deferred for one month to allow Mr. Chowen the opportunity to present the report directly to local Councils at three separate meetings to be held in East, West and Central Elgin. - Los!. Referring to a prepared statement, Councillor Chute read aloud an amendment to Alternative #3 of the Interim Report, from Bayham Township Council. Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck "WHEREAS the County of Elgin is committed to restructuring local government to ensure more efficient and accountable service provision; (""", AND WHEREAS, the County of Elgin deemed it expedient to find solutions to restructure to meet the service needs and requirements of it's inhabitants with rapidly increasing restraints on financial and human resources provided by the Province; AND WHEREAS, the County of Elgin recognizes the dangers of overemphasis on boundary adjustments and inadequate focus on service delivery for restructuring or re- engineering measures; AND WHEREAS, the Council of the County of Elgin has reviewed aRe-Engineering Study - Interim Report prepared by Richard J, Chowen, Consultant/Author, which attempts to strengthen local units and limit functions carried out on a global basis; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the County of Elgin amend Alternative #3 of the Re-Engineering Study - Interim Report to include the attached option as prepared by Bayham Township Council; AND FURTHER that the Council of the County of Elgin supports the amendment to the Re-Engineering Study - Interim Report proposed by Bayham Township Council as a modification of Richard J. Chowen's Alternative #3 defined as Townships and City, modified to allow Aylmer to remain as its own municipality, and the boundaries of S!. Thomas to remain unchanged with the option of joining the County; r", , , \ 2037 County Council -3- September 24, 1996 AND FURTHER that the Council of the County of Elgin authorize C.N. Watson and Associates Ltd., to prepare a financial analysis on the amended option as described above and compare to status quo; (') AND FURTHER that the cost of ana lysing this option be borne entirely by the County of Elgin." Councillor Chute requested a recorded vote on the amendment. 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) CR. Greer (2) G. Goutouski W.C. Macintyre H.P. MacGinnis P.S. Tolmie (2) D.G. Marr D.L. Buchanan T.A. Nesbitt J.G. P. Tromp ('\) YEAS: 24 NAYS: 12 ABSENT: 1 TOTAL: 37 As a result of the recorded vote, the amendment was declared CARRIED. The main Motion, as amended, was then voted on and declared CARRIED. REPORTS OF COUNCILLORS AND OFFICIALS Moved by Councillor Macintyre Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT the report on the activities of the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor McPhail ('\) THAT the report on the activities of Four Counties General Hospital be received and filed - Carried. 2038 County Council -4- September 24, 1996 TREASURER'S REPORT (i Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the report from the County Treasurer on the status of County budgets for the period January 1 st to July 31 st, 1996 be received and filed. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTSIINQUIRES BY MEMBERS - Councillor MacGinnis declared his candidacy for the Office of Warden for 1997. Councillor VanBrenk noted that the construction of the new Bobier Home is progressing and the foundation for the link to Caledonia Gardens has been poured. Warden Mezenberg declared his candidacy for the Office of Warden for 1997. (~\ 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - None. CORRESPONDENCE The following items of correspondence were received: 1. County Section of A.M,O., 1996 Annual Meeting for Appointment of Voting Delegates/Nomination Form for Executive Committee. 2. Rod Fruin, CEO., Aylmer Public Utilities Commission Re: Resolution. 3. C.D. Macinnes, Co-Ordinator, Rabies Research, M.N.R. Re: Rabies Control. 4. Remarks from the Honourable AI Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to A.M.O. Convention Delegates, August 19, 1996. I) 5. Press Release on Construction of Bobier Home. 6. Mayor Victor M. Power, City of Timmins Re: Thank you for County's donation to the City's Flood Disaster Relief Fund. 7. Notice of Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Southwestern Ontario Regional Conference, Friday, November 1 st, 1996, Lamplighter Inn, London. 8. AI Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Re: Acknowledging Council's resolution on the review of the Development Charges Act. 9. Michael Harris, Premier Re: Acknowledging Elgin County's support of the County of Lennox and Addington's resolution on deficit financing. 10. Thank you card from Albert and Edith Auckland for the Elgin County plate received on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, ,~ \ ' 11. Thank you card from Kathie and John Lamont for the floral tribute sent in memory of their sister, Elizabeth Lamont. I (\ ("\ 2039 County Council - 5- September 24, 1996 12. Cheryl V. Tynski, Clerk-Treasurer, Village of Morrisburg Re: Resolution on Education Funding and National Unit. 13. NOTE: The registration deadline for the Counties & Regions Conference, October 6- 9th, 1996 in Grey County has been extended to September 23rd. 1996. Registration forms are available from the Administrator/Clerk's Office. 14. Marian Bastedo, Reeve, Corporation of the Village of Stirling Re: requesting Council's support concerning a moratorium being placed on the restructuring process. 15. Shirley Langdon, Treasurer, Tornado Relief Committee Arthur, West Luther and Peel Township. Re: Thank you for County of Elgin's donation toward the tornado relief effort. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Buchanan The correspondence items numbered 2-15 be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt That the following be appointed as voting delegates to the County and Regional Sections of A.M.a. Conference: Warden Mezenberg, Councillor Millman Councillor Tolmie, Councillor van Kasteren Councillor Volkaert Mark G. McDonald, County Administrator/Clerk. - Carried. BY- LAWS Moved by Councillor VanBrenk n Seconded by Councillor Hentz , ('\ THAT By-Law No. 96-32 "Being a By-Law to Appoint Auditors for the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tromp Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 96-32 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hentz Seconded by Councillor Van Brenk THAT By-Law No. 96-33 "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. 2040 County Council -6- September 24, 1996 n Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT By-Law No. 96-33 be read third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hentz Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT By-Law No. 96-34 "A By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 90-48, as Amended, Being a By-Law for the Regulation of Traffic" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT By-Law No. 96-34 be read a third time and finally passed. ('i - Carried. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Hentz THAT By-Law No. 96-35 "Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 96-17, to Regulate the Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin and Committees Thereof' be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT By-Law No. 96-35 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. n Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 96-36 "Being a By-Law to Authorize Clearbeach Resource Incorporated (Hereinafter Called 'The Grantee' and Which Term Shall Include Its Successors and Assigns), to Construct, Use and Operate Works on County Road Allowances in the County of Elgin (Hereinafter Called 'The County')" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT By-Law No. 96-36 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (~ (,) r n ('; County Council - 7 - September 24, 1996 Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT By-Law No. 96-37 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the September 24th Session, 1996" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT By-Law No. 96-37 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Volkaert That we do now adjourn (11 :45 a.m.) to meet again on October 29th, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. - Carried. arry J. Mezenberg, Warden. . McDonald, County Administrator/Clerk. 2041 ("\ \ \ ('i ('J ('j 2042 October Session-First Day Tuesday, October 29th, 1996 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 9:30 A.M. in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. Roll Call: All members present. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the minutes of the September 24th, 1996 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None. PRESENTATION Councillor Millman, Chairman of the Physical Services Committee, and Warden Mezenberg congratulated Mr. Leonard Kelly upon his retirement after 10 1/2 years of service in the Road Department. Mr. Kelly thanked Council for the opportunity to work for the County Corporation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - COMMUNITY SERVICES (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT the First Report of the Community Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES (mailed) Moved by Counillor Van Brenk Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PHYSICAL SERVICES (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the First Report of the Physical Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. )~~ I \ ('! n (j 2043 County Council -2- October 29,1996 FIRST REPORT - CORPORATE SERVICES (mailed) Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the First Report of the Corporate Services Committee be adopted. - Carried OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTSIINQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - None. CORRESPONDENCE 1. 2. 3. Thank you card from Marian Millman and the Churchill Family re: bereavement. Thank you card from Harry Mezenberg and Family re: bereavement. Kent Chatham Health UniUElgin-St. Thomas Health Unit re: announcing agreement to proceed to a merger. Heather Cottom, Public Health Inspector, Laura McLachlin, Director, Communicable Disease Control, Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit re: release of plan for rabies vaccination clinics. Ontario Good Roads Association 1997 Annual Conference re: February 23-26, 1997 Conference at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. 4. 5. Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Unger THAT Correspondence items #1-5 be received and filed. - Carried. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT we do now go into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In-Camera" to consider a legal matter. - Carried. Warden Mezenberg appointed Councillor Chute as Chairman of the Committee Of The Whole. OPEN SESSION Moved by Councillor Buchanan Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. 2044 County Council October 29, 1996 -3- Warden Mezenberg assumed the Chair and Council took a short break. (i RESOLUTION ON THE ELGIN VILLAGE () (! n Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the Warden be authorized to write to and meet with the Minister of Health, the Honourable James Wilson, indicating County Council's grave concern regarding a recent telephone announcement by the Long-Term Care Division that the Government of Ontario may be withdrawing its six million dollar financial commitment to the County's Elgin Village Senior Citizen Project; a project where all necessary planning approvals are in place and significant sums of dollars have been raised; and That a copy of the Warden's letter be sent to the Premier, the Minister of Finance and Mr. Peter North, M.P.P. - Carried. REPORT OF THE COURTS REVIEW COMMITTEE Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Tolmie That the Report of the Courts Review Committee be adopted. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 96-38 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign a Lease With Elgin Women Teachers' Association and to Repeal By-Law No. 96-27" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Caverly THAT By-Law No. 96-38 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Caverly Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT By-Law No. 96-39 "To Authorize the Warden and the County AdministratorlClerk to Sign an Agreement for the Provision of General Welfare Assistance Administration" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 96-39 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. (j (~ ('\ (j 2045 County Council -4- October 29, 1996 Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 96-40 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign Agreements with Constituent Lower Tier Municipalities to Formalize Shared Maintenance Work Activities" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 96-40 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Concillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT By-Law No. 96-41 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the October 29th Session, 1996" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 96-41 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT we do now adjourn (10:35 AM.) to meet again on November 26th, 1996 at 9:30 AM. - Carried. . ...cDonald, County Administrator/Clerk. Ha(ry'J. 'Mezenberg, Warden. November Session - First Day 2046 Tuesday, November 26th, 1996 \\ The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 9:30 a.m. in accordance with adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. Roll Call: All members present. Adoption of Minutes Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT the minutes of the October 29th, 1996 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF (, None. PRESENTATIONS Warden Mezenberg and the respective Committee Chairmen presented the following County Employees with long service awards: HOMES FOR SENIORS - (Chairman R. Van Brenk) G. Wayne Mifflin - 20 years full-time Elgin Manor Iris Miller - 20 years part-time Bobier Home Sonia Beavers - 15 years full-time Terrace Lodge Mary Lou Brown - 15 years full-time Elgin Manor Helena Kyle - 15 years full-time Elgin Manor Nancy Hunter - 15 years part-time Bobier Home n Rhonda Rieger - 15 years part-time Elgin Manor Sara Letourneau - 10 years full-time Elgin Manor Anna Young - 10 years full-time Bobier Home Melinda Deziel - 10 years part-time Elgin Manor Georgina Ousterhout - 10 years part-time Terrace Lodge ROAD DEPARTMENT - (Chairman Millman) Fred N. Marshall - 20 years full-time LIBRARY DEPARTMENT - (Chairman Clutterbuck) Jim Welch 10 years full-time Bonnie Barons Jean Bircham (\ Maria McLellan Sharon Podeszwa 10 years part-time 10 years part-time 10 years part-time 10 years part-time 2047 County Council -2- November 26, 1996 DELEGATION l" Mr. Neil Moore, representing the Elgin-St. Thomas United Way, addressed Council on the goals of the 1996 Campaign and presented a video on the purpose of the organization. After leaving pledge cards, Mr. Moore was excused from the meeting. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES FIRST REPORT - COMMUNITY SERVICES (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the First Report of the Community Services Committee be adopted and that Recommendations Numbered three (3), five (5) and six (6) regarding the Museum, the St. Thomas Public Library and the County Library be referred to the "In-Camera" Session. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES (mailed) n Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES (read aloud) Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT the Second Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - PHYSICAL SERVICES (mailed) Moved by Councillor Millman (', Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the First Report of the Physical Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - CORPORATE SERVICES (mailed) Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT the First Report of the Corporate Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. SECOND REPORT - CORPORATE SERVICES (read aloud) ,-, { 'I Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the Second Report of the Corporate Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. 2048 County Council - 3- November 26, 1996 MEMORANDUM FROM JOINT BOARD/COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY AMALGAMATION ('! Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT the Memorandum and Report of the Joint Board/Committee on Library Amalgamation be adopted. - Carried. WARDEN'S REPORT Moved by Councillor Goutouski Seconded by Councillor Chute THAT the Warden's Report entitled "1996 -The Year In Review" be received and filed. - Carried. r Councillor Chute suggested that a letter be forwarded to the Elgin-St. Thomas Tourist Association congratulating the organization on its very successful efforts and accomplishments in 1996. OTHER BUSINESS 1) STATEMENTSIINQUIRIES BY MEMBERS- Councillor VanBrenk provided an update on the progress of the construction of the Bobier Home, noting that a Financial Status Report will be presented to Council in January. 2) NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3) MATTERS OF URGENCY - None. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE 1. Ms. Anne Kenny, Chair, St. Thomas Public Library Re: County funding to the St. Thomas Public Library for services provided to County residents. (' 2. Dr. Wayne Everett, M.O.H., Kent Chatham Health Unit / Elgin - St. Thomas Health Unit Re: Newsletter update on Merger. 3. Ms. Brenda Chamberlain, M.P., Guelph-Wellington Re: Bill C-302, Private Member's Bill to establish an official pledge of allegiance to the flag of Canada. 4. Mr. Mason Bailey, Reeve, Village of Blyth Re: Education Finance Reform. 5. Ms. Lisa Jibson, Constituency Assistant to Gar Knutson, M.P. Re: acknowledging correspondence copy of Council's resolution requesting the County of Elgin being designated as a medical under-serviced area. 6. G.S. Spencer, P. Eng., Senior Vice President, Philip Utilities Re: the intended Provincial privatization of the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA). 7. Ms. Anne Kenny, Chair, St. Thomas Public Library Board Re: requesting a meeting as soon as possible to continue negotiations with regard to the service agreement between the City and County Libraries. (', 2049 County Council -4- November 26, 1996 Moved by Councillor Millman Seconded by Councillor Volkaert (\ THAT Correspondence items #2-6 be received and filed. - Carried. Correspondence items #1 and #7 from the St. Thomas Public Library regarding a Service Agreement were referred to the "In-Camera" Session. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Van Brenk Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole and proceed "In-Camera" to discuss personnel and legal matters. - Carried. (I , Mr. W.K.A McKay was in attendance. Warden Mezenberg appointed Councillor McPhail as Chairman of Committee Of The Whole. Mr. McKay was excused following his presentation and questions from Council. OPEN SESSION Moved by Councillor Van Brenk Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. LAND DIVISION REPORT n Mr. Albert Ford, on behalf of the Land Division Committee, presented a report on the number of severances considered during the period November 1, 1995 to October 31 , 1996. Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Van Brenk THAT the Report of the Land Division Committee be accepted as presented. - Carried. MOTIONS ARISING FROM THE "IN-CAMERA" SESSION LIBRARY SERVICE AGREEMENT Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Tromp n That the matter of negotiating a service agreement with the St. Thomas Public Library Board for 1997 be referred back to the Joint Board/Committee for further discussion. - Carried. 2050 County Council -5- November 26, 1996 COUNTY LIBRARY STAFFING PATTERN FOR 1997 (~ Moved by Councillor Tromp Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the "Confidential" Report on the County Library Administration Staffing Pattern (Option #3, as amended) be extended for the period January 1st to December 31st, 1997, with the Manager, Library Services, reporting directly to the Administrator/Clerk, subject to the effects that the proposed Library Amalgamation may have on the County Library staffing pattern. - Carried. MUSEUM OPERATIONS FOR 1997 Moved by Councillor Unger Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT the "Confidential" Report on Museum Operations dated October 24th, 1996, be referred to the Community Services Committee for further consideration in consultation with the Museum Executive at a meeting to be held on December 4th, 1996. l" - Carried. WASTE MANAGEMENT Moved by Councillor Tromp Seconded by Councillor Unger That the "Confidential" Report on Waste Management Negotiations dated November 26th, 1996 be adopted. - Carried. RECOGNITION OF COUNCILLOR ROSS GREER Warden Mezenberg, on behalf of County Council and Staff, welcomed Councillor Greer back to Council by remarking on how quickly he recovered from his recent illness. Councillor Greer, in turn, thanked Warden Mezenberg, on behalf of Council for the l' generous gift placed on the desks. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Van Brenk THAT By-Law No. 96-42 "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 Road Employees" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 96-42 be read a third time and finally passed. r - Carried. 2051 County Council -6- November 26, 1996 Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt n THAT By-Law No. 96-43 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign an Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and Violence Against Women, Services Elgin County" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 96-43 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Van Brenk n THAT By-Law No. 96-44 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County AdministratorlClerk to Sign an Agreement with Turningpoint Associates to Provide Certain Computer Services to the Corporation of the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 96-44 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 96-45 "To Amend By-Law No. 92-57, Being a By-Law to Regulate the Construction or Alteration of Any Entranceways, Private Roads or Access to a County Road" be read a first and second time. {', - Carried. Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Cunniffe THAT By-Law No. 96-45 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 96-46 "A By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 1838, as Amended, to Authorize Participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)" be read a first and second time. - Carried. r, Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 96-46 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. 2052 County Council -7- November 26, 1996 Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Cunniffe THAT By-Law No. 96-47 "Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 1839, Being a By-Law to Provide for the Granting of Permits in Moving Vehicles, Loads, Objects, or Structures on County Roads" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Van Brenk Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT By-Law No. 96-47 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Cunniffe Seconded by Councillor Tolmie (1 THAT By-Law No. 96-48 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the November 26th Session, 1996" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Van Brenk THAT By-Law No. 96-48 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk ("\ THAT we do now adjourn (12:14 p.m.) to meet again on Tuesday, December 10th, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. - Carried. 'Y7~,'/' .A'/<A ,;,(:;4j Warden. arK 'G. McDonald, County Administrator/Clerk. 2053 December Session - First Day Tuesday, the 10th day of December 1996 'f"'''"/,,,,_\ I .. . The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas at 7:00 P.M., as required by by-law. The County Administrator/Clerk called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the Annual Warden's Election. ROLL CALL - All members present except Councillor Swain. ELECTION OF WARDEN The County Administrator/Clerk asked that members of Council wishing to run for the Office of Warden to please stand. Councillors MacGinnis and Mezenberg offered their candidacy for the position of Warden of Elgin County Council for 1997. Each candidate was then given an opportunity to address Council in alphabetical order. BALLOTING PROCEDURES r"~"\ The County Administrator/Clerk explained the composition of the ballot and that he, the Deputy Clerk and Mr. Chuck Raven, of Raven & Company, will be counting the ballots in the Warden's Office. RESULTS The County Administrator/Clerk announced that the Warden for Elgin County for 1997 is Harry J. Mezenberg, Reeve of Aldborough Township. Warden Mezenberg took the Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance 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 delivered his Inaugural Address to Council, thanked them for their support and outlined the items of interest and importance for consideration in 1997. Moved by Councillor Hentz Seconded by Councillor Tromp /-..., THAT the ballots used for the election of Warden be destroyed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Nesbitt Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the minutes of the November 26th, 1996 Session of Elgin County Council be adopted. - Carried. STRIKING COMMITTEE Warden Mezenberg appointed Councillors Chute, Hentz, Tolmie and van Kasteren to the Special Committee to Strike the Standing Committees and Appointments for the year 1997. The Committee is to meet at 9:00 AM. on Wednesday, December 11th, 1996. ,t""\ OTHER BUSINESS Warden Mezenberg invited all those in attendance to the Warden's Reception following adjournment, to be held in the County Administration Building. 2054 County Council - 2- December 10, 1996 Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre ~ (, THAT we do now recess at (7:25 P.M.) to meet again on December 12th, 1996 at 9:30 AM. - Carried. December Session - Second Day Thursday, the 12th day of December, 1996 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 9:30 AM. in accordance with the recess. Warden Mezenberg in the Chair. (\ '. . ROLL CALL - All members present, except Councillors Buchanan and Swain. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No items were disclosed. PRESENTATION Councillor Clutterbuck, Chairman of the Community Services Committee, recognized the contributions of Mrs. Anne Flagel (in absentia) upon her retirement from the County of Elgin. DELEGATION Dr. Wayne Everett, Mr. Graham Kemble and Mrs. Donna Brock presented an update on the proposed merger of the Kent-Chatham and Elgin-St. Thomas Health Units, and presented a draft summary of the 1997 budget. The delegation was then excused from (' the meeting. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND OFFICIALS FIRST REPORT - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Goutouski THAT the First Report of the Community Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. FIRST REPORT - HOMES AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (mailed) Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Walters (' THAT the First Report of the Homes and Social Services Committee be adopted. - Carried. ,rj [, .' ("\ n C'\ 2055 County Council -3- December 12, 1996 CROMBIE RECOMMENDATIONS The Administrator/Clerk presented a report which summarized some of the main recommendations from the Who Does What Panel relative to municipal governance and restructuring. Moved by Councillor Van Brenk Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the report from the County Administrator/Clerk on the recent recommendations from the Who Does What Panel be received and filed. - Carried. CORRESPONDENCE The following items of correspondence were received: 1. Mr. Duane S. Morrison, Economic Development Officer, St. Thomas Economic Development Corporation, requesting Council's written support for the submission made by the City of St. Thomas, and the Townships of Southwold and Yarmouth for designation under the "Underserviced Area Program". 2. Ms. Mary Lou Martin, Government Liaison Committee, Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan, requesting Council's written support for continued Lakewide Management Plans and Research. 3. Administration Staff, Elgin County Homes, thanking Council for paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Day. 4. Mr. P.J. Leack, City Clerk, City of St. Thomas, Re: City Council's nomination to the Elgin County Pioneer Museum for 1997, Ms. Lorraine Vallee-Moczulski. 5. Mrs. Madeleine Leah, Regent, F/O Kenneth Lucas Chapter lODE, advising of their representative nominee to the Elgin County Pioneer Museum Board for 1997, Mrs. Catherine Smith. 6. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing News Release, Re: Minister Supports Prince Edward County Restructuring. 7. Staff of Administrator/Clerk's Office, thanking Council for paid time off between Christmas and New Year's. UNDERSERVICED AREAS Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Millman THAT the Council of the County of Elgin support and endorse the submission of the City of St. Thomas and the Townships of Southwold and Yarmouth to the Minister of Health to have these municipalities designated as "Underserviced" to ensure that adequate medical services are available to the citizens of these municipalities; and, That a copy of this resolution of support be sent to the Ministry of Health, the Premier of Ontario and Mr. Peter North, M.P.P. - Carried. 2056 County Council - 4- December 12, 1996 Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor Tolmie \'\ THAT the resolution of the Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan Public Forum be supported and endorsed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Nesbitt THAT correspondence items #3,6 and 7 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted with respect to correspondence items #4 and #5: Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis (I THAT the following appointments be made to the Elgin County Pioneer Museum Executive Committee for the period January 1 st, 1997 to December 31 st, 1999: Mrs. Catherine Smith - I.O.D.E. representative Ms. Lorraine Vallee-Moczulski - City of St. Thomas representative. - Carried. REPORT OF STRIKING COMMITTEE FIRST REPORT- SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO STRIKE COMMITTEES AND OUTSIDE APPOINTMENTS (read aloud) Moved by Councillor Hentz Seconded by Councillor Chute THAT the First Report of the Special Committee to Strike Committees and Outside Appointments be adopted. Ii , . - Carried. SELECTION OF CHAIRMEN AND VICE-CHAIRMEN Council took a short break while Committees met in succession to choose a Chairman and Vice-Chairman, to select meeting dates and conduct business as required according to the following order: 1) Community Services 2) Homes and Social Services 3) Physical Services Council reconvened at approximately 10:45 AM. The Chairman of the Community Services Committee for 1997 is Councillor Clutterbuck and the Vice-Chairman is Councillor McPhail. The Committee agreed to meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m., with the first meeting commencing on January 8th, 1997. n The Chairman of the Homes and Social Services Committee is Councillor VanBrenk and the Vice-Chairman is Councillor Chute. The Committee will meet on the first Wednesday of the month commencing at 5:30 P.M., with the first meeting being held at Terrace Lodge. 2057 County Council -5- December 12,1996 The Chairman of the Physical Services Committee is Councillor Wilson and the Vice- Chairman is Councillor Tolmie. The Committee will meet on the first Friday of the month commencing at 9:00 AM. Chairman Wilson then read aloud two recommendations from the Committee which were: (I Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Tolmie 1 ) THAT Barker Stanley and Partners be authorized to lease space in Room 246 of the County Administration Building (255 square feet) for the period January 1 st to April 30th, 1997 at $10.00 per square foot; and, That the Warden and County Administrator/Clerk be authorized to sign the lease agreement. 2) THAT the Elgin Community Development Corporation be authorized to lease the Training Room in the County Administration Building (640 square feet) for the period January to April 1997 at $13.00 per square foot; and, That the Warden and AdministratorlClerk be authorized to sign the lease. (' - Carried. ELECTION OF RURAL AND URBAN MEMBERS TO THE CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE The Administrator/Clerk conducted the elections by open vote. RURAL MEMBER Moved by Councillor Chute Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT Councillor Millman be nominated as the Rural Representative on the Corporate Services Committee. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck n THAT Councillor Hentz be nominated as the Rural Representative on the Corporate Services Committee. No further nominations were received. By vote of a show of hands, Councillor Hentz was declared elected as the Rural Representative on the Corporate Services Committee. URBAN MEMBER Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis THAT Councillor Nesbitt be nominated as the Urban Representative on the Corporate Services Committee. Moved by Councillor Caverly n Seconded by Councillor Greer THAT Councillor Cunniffe be nominated as the Urban Representative on the Corporate Services Committee. 2058 County Council - 6- December 12, 1996 No further nominations were received. (~1 By vote of show of hands, Councillor Nesbitt was declared elected as the Urban Representative on the Corporate Services Committee. Council took a short break while the Corporate Services Committee met to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and to set a regular meeting date. Council re-convened and the Chairman of the Corporate Services Committee is Councillor Tolmie, the Vice-Chairman is Councillor Chute and the Committee will meet on the second Tuesday of the month commencing at 9:00 AM. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Unger Seconded by Councillor Volkaert THAT do now move "In-Camera" into Committee Of The Whole to consider a personnel matter. - Carried. n Warden Mezenberg appointed Councillor Tolmie as Chairman of Committee Of The Whole. OPEN SESSION Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Tromp THAT we do now rise without reporting. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STATEMENTSIINQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - None. 2. NOTICE OF MOTION - None. (' 3. MATTERS OF URGENCY - Councillor MacGinnis sought clarification on a Memorandum circulated to C.U.P.E. 846.1 Library employees from Warden Mezenberg. Referring to Section 1I1.2(c) of the Procedural By-Law, Council, by majority vote, determined that the matter was not admissible as a matter of urgency and took no action on the item. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Greer Seconded by Councillor Tolmie THAT By-Law No. 96-49 "Being a By-Law 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 Van Brenk n Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 96-49 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. 2059 County Council -7- December 12, 1996 Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor MacGinnis c-\ THAT By-Law No. 96-50 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the December 10th and 12th Session, 1996" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Tolmie Seconded by Councillor Van Brenk THAT By-Law No. 96-50 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Volkaert Seconded by Councillor McIntyre (, THAT we do now adjourn (11 :14 AM.) to meet again on Tuesday, January 28th, 1997 at 9:30 AM. - Carried. Mark G. McDonald County Administrator/Clerk. Harry J. Mezenberg Warden. ('i l'