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February 26, 1998 Minutes COUNTY COUNCIL Thursday, February 26th, 1998 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 9:00 AM., in accordance with adjournment, with all members present. The Warden in the Chair. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the minutes of the meeting held on January 27th, 1998 be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - None. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Rock THAT we do now go into Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. REPORTS OF STAFF Terrace LodQe Auxiliary Annual Report - Director. Homes for Seniors Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Rock THAT the 1997 Annual Report of the Terrace Lodge Auxiliary be received, filed, and acknowledged. - Carried. Information Newsletter - Director. Homes for Seniors Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT the information newsletters - "Seniors' Issues Today" dated January 1998, and "Municipal Homes for the Aged and OANHSS, Continuing the Non-Profit Leadership in Long Term Care" be received, circulated, and filed. - Carried. Homes Occupancy - Director. Homes for Seniors Mr. Boyes reported that Elgin Manor is the only Home under the 95% occupancy rate. The total number of unoccupied beds for all Homes' facilities is 35. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT the Homes' Occupancy Report for January 1998 be received and filed. - Carried. County Council - 2 - February 26, 1998 StaffinQ - Director. Homes for Seniors Mr. Boyes indicated the request for staffing will not increase staff numbers at the Homes, but would be used as replacements in emergency situations (i.e. staff illness) to improve services and to make operations more efficient. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the following additions to the current Homes' staff complement be approved, and that the posting and recruitment commence on the approval of the Director/Administrator, Personnel Administrator and the County Administrator/Clerk: Terrace Lodge - Two (2) part time Housekeeping/Laundry Aides Three (3) part time Dietary Aides One (1) part time Adjuvant Seven (7) part time Health Care Aides Three (3) part time RP.N's. Elgin Manor - Two (2) part time Housekeeping/Laundry Aides One (1) part time RP.N. Bobier Villa - One (1) full time RP.N. Two (2) part time RP.N's. One (1) part time Housekeeping/Laundry Aide - Carried. Correspondence - Director. Homes for Seniors Mr. Boyes reported that a delegation from Kitchener had toured the new Bobier Villa facility and were very impressed with our new Senior's Home. Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the letters from Mr. David Ruby, Community Management Services Inc., and Marilyn D. Jacobi, of Sandhi lis Christian Community, be received and filed. - Carried. EIQin Middlesex Sanitation Lease - ManaQer. EnQineerinQ Services The Administrator/Clerk reported that the renovated areas of the Administration Building are fully occupied and that unrenovated areas can be made available for new tenants as needed. Short term leases are not normally offered as renewal leases, but are offered in situations where a business comes in and rents space, but is unsure of their immediate future. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the Warden and Administrator/Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a Lease Agreement with Elgin Middlesex Sanitation for Room #6-3 in the County Administration Building for a six month period at the rate of $7.00 per square foot with the proviso that no further short- term lease will be offered in the future. - Carried. County Council - 3 - February 26, 1998 EIQin PhotoQraphic HeritaQe Society - ManaQer. EnQineerinQ Services Mr. Watters reported that the area currently in use by the Elgin Photographic Heritage Society will be leased to Elgin Middlesex Sanitation. He reported that the Elgin Photographic Heritage Society is grateful for the use of office space in the Administration Building free of charge and has no problem moving to Room #235 on the second floor. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Rock THAT the Elgin Photographic Heritage Society be authorized and permitted to use Room #235 in the County Administration Building, in its present condition, at no charge and that this permission be granted for a one-year term ending March 31, 1999, with the understanding that the County reserves the right, with 60 days notice, to rent the area to an interested lessee, and further that the Elgin Photographic Heritage Society vacate Room #6-3 accordingly. - Carried. Middlesex County Road and BridQe DesiQnation. ManaQer. EnQineerinQ Services Mr. Watters reported that Middlesex County is currently studying their County Road System which affect some areas of the Elgin County Road System. Middlesex may declare their portion of shared boundary roads with the County of Elgin as being no longer within their County Road System. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT all lower-tier municipalities in the County of Elgin receive a copy of this report and be requested to submit comments to the Manager of Engineering Services for consideration by County Council; and further, That a meeting be arranged with the Middlesex County Transportation and Environment Services Committee to discuss Elgin's comments. - Carried. RestrictinQ of WeiQht of Loads - ManaQer. EnQineerinQ Services Councillor Wilson requested Council to petition the Minister of Transportation to include essential services vehicles as exception to the weight load restrictions. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin petition the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario to include in the appropriate legislation (Section 122 of the Highway Traffic Act), provision for exceptions to weight load restrictions to include essential service vehicles such as water and well drilling equipment; and further That copies of this resolution be sent to AMO, ROMA, and OGRA - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT the Manager, Engineering Services be directed to post half load limits on any and all roads he deems necessary, and that the appropriate By-Law be made. - Carried. County Council - 4 - February 26, 1998 Automation/NetworkinQ - ManaQer. Library Services Ms. Bishop reported that five of our East End Branch Libraries are not yet fully automated and requested Council's approval to place funds in the 1998 Library budget to complete Branch automation in 1998. The Library is continuing to look into expansion with School Boards and a draft contract with West Lorne is currently being investigated. Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT County Council approve completion of the Elgin County Library Automation Plan which began in 1997 by authorizing Mobile Training and Internet Services to finish the project at a total cost not to exceed $46,750.00; and further, That $14,500 be approved in the Library budget for MultiUS ongoing costs. - Carried. Road Maintenance Payment to Lower Tier - Treasurer Mrs. Veger's report invoked discussion on the appropriateness of percentages and when they are paid out. Mrs. Veger was directed to convene a meeting with lower-tier treasurers to gain input and ideas from the other municipalities. Mr. Watters will meet with Road Superintendents to discuss these payments and will forward a report from the County Implementation Committee to the lower-tier which sets out responsibilities of lower and upper tiers. Meetings will be held with Road Superintendents to review road maintenance costs and operational concerns. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren The Report on Road Maintenance Payment to Lower-Tiers presented by the County Treasurer be deferred to a March meeting. - Carried. Council took a short break 10:05 AM. and reconvened at 10:25 AM. DELEGATION - (10:00 A.M.) Mrs. Sharon Crosby, Chairperson, Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit, introduced Mr. George Dawson, Inspector, and Dr. Graham Pollett, MOH, to County Council. Dr. Pollett presented the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit's Private Sewage System Program Proposal, explaining that responsibility for sewage systems will move from the Environmental Protection Act to the Building Code Act on April 6th 1998, and local municipalities will become responsible for enforcement of Part VIII. He outlined how the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit could provide the necessary services to deliver the program in Elgin County, on a cost recovery basis through their "user pay" fee schedule. The Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit will offer to make presentations to the lower-tier municipalities and will provide a copy of their estimated budget of $106,000.00 for the program. Dr. Pollett noted that fees have increased substantially because grants from the Province have been discontinued. Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT Elgin County Council encourage lower-tier municipalities to use the services offered for the Sewage System Management Program (formerly Part VIII) by the Board of Health for the Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit. - Carried Unanimously. County Council - 5 - February 26, 1998 Council Convention Expenses. and Remuneration and Expenses for Council and Outside Boards - Treasurer Mrs. Veger noted that the report will be amended to show Councillor Swain received G-dollars. Councillor Habkirk noted Council's stipend is to cover all meetings, however, the Health Unit and Thames Valley District Health Council pay members separately. Mrs. Veger will provide information to Councillor Habkirk on payment from the Thames Valley District Health Council. The Stipend Policy will be reviewed at the year end. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the Elgin County Council Members appointed to the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit and the Thames Valley District Health Council be authorized and permitted to accept payment of per diem and mileage from these boards, until such time as these entities are reviewed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT the Reports on Council Convention Expenses and Remuneration and Expenses for Council and Outside Boards be approved. - Carried. LonQ Term Disability Non-Evidence Limit - Personnel Administrator The Long Term Disability Benefit Non-Evidence Limit currently set at $3,500.00 is no longer adequate due to the change from 55% to 66 2/3% of monthly earnings effective January 1, 1998. Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT the Non-Evidence Limit for Long Term Disability be increased from $3,500.00 to $5,000.00 effective January 1, 1998, to ensure that all staff are adequately covered by this benefit. - Carried. MTO SiQnaQe Quote - EmerQency Measures Co-Ordinator Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the quotation from Doug Bergman Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $2,408.06 plus taxes (lowest bid) for the supply and production of the required MTO highway information signage be accepted; and further THAT the County will pay for the necessary signage and lower-tier municipalities will install the signage at no cost to the County. - Carried. Amendment to The EmerQency Plans Act. 1983 - Declaration of an EmerQency - EmerQency Measures Co-Ordinator The Emergency Measures Act, 1983, does not give Counties the legal authority to declare an emergency. Volunteers would not be entitled to benefits (Workplace Safety and Insurance) if an emergency was not declared at the County level. County Council - 6 - February 26, 1998 Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT a request to amend The Emergency Plans Act, 1983, to permit Counties to declare an emergency, after one has been declared locally, be sent to the Solicitor General and Minister of Correctional Services. - Carried. Council Attendance at Seminars - Deputy Clerk Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT, in those instances where the Warden or Council requests a member to attend a Seminar/Workshop on Council's behalf, the following policy will apply: THAT actual costs, other than for meals and mileage, would be reimbursed based on receipts, along with a $110.00 per diem. A personal meal allowance of $50.00 per day will be limited to the actual number of days that have sessions listed and which are attended by the claimant, in keeping with the current staff policy. Mileage will be paid based on the actual number of kilometres claimed. - Carried. Grants and BudQets - Treasurer The Treasurer noted grant requests were received from the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit and the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital for the Heroes program after the report was mailed out. Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the following Grants be approved for consideration in the 1998 County Composite Budget: 1 ) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Shedden Agricultural Society Wallacetown Agricultural Society Rodney-Aldborough Agricultural Society Aylmer & East Elgin Agricultural Society Elgin 4-H Association St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Fanshawe College $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $40,000.00 $20,000.00; and, That the grant requests from Tillsonburg & District Multi-Service Centre and from the Quad County Support Services be referred back to the Homes Administrator for further discussion at a future meeting. - Carried. The remaining budgetary items were deferred to the March 10th meeting. Council recessed at 12:00 P.M. and reconvened at 12:58 P.M. with Councillor Rock absent. CORRESPONDENCE Items for Consideration - Brouqht Forward From January 27th. 1998 Aqenda 1. Reeve Dave Mack, Township of Elizabethtown, requesting financial assistance for residents who have incurred financial hardship due to the January ice storm. County Council - 7 - February 26, 1998 2. Mayor William F. Bell, The Town of Richmond Hill, with a motion to organize a Disaster Relief Committee and fund to aid municipalities hard hit by the January ice storm. Items for Consideration - New Items 3. Jean Bircham, Secretary, Pro-tem, Steering Committee for a City-County Archives, inviting a member of Council to attend an organizational meeting to establish an archives in Elgin County. 4. The Honourable Isabel Bassett, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, inviting Council to nominate volunteers from our community for: 1) The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers 2) The Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Ontario 3) The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards 5. J.A Murray, Clerk-Administrator, Corporation of the County of Huron, with a resolution to apply the province's suggested 1.7% efficiency reduction to the monthly payments to the Province for downloaded WDW services. 6. Mr. Bill Calvert, Chief Administrative Officer, District Municipality of Muskoka, with a resolution advising that AMO does not represent the Municipality of Muskoka in negotiations with the Province of Ontario. 7. Linda Alton and Brenda Streib, "Women of Distinction Award" Committee, asking for Council's support of this project through ticket purchases and possibly sponsoring a nominee for the award. 8. Mr. Edgar J. Adams, Deputy Clerk, County of Lennox and Addington, with a resolution asking the Minister of Community and Social Services to increase the administrative allowance under the provincial workfare plan, Ontario Works. 9. Ms. Lorna Hudder, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Hagarty & Richards, requesting support for their resolution concerning Recyclable Containers - Deposit and Refund System. 10. AMO Member Communication "News Release", regarding "Municipalities Demand That The Province Meet Its Common Sense Revolution Promise". 11. The Honourable Tony Clement, Ministry of Transportation, regarding the request by Council to defer the transfer of Highway #3 until the end of the maintenance contract with IMOS. 12. Municipality of Bayham, with a resolution supporting negotiation of a collective agreement between the municipalities in the County and Greenlane Environmental Group and retaining Mr. William McKay to act on behalf of the municipalities. 13. Mr. Len J. Mikulich, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Brampton, with a resolution requesting that the federal and provincial government continue to ensure protection of the auto pact. 14. Office of the President, AMO, with response to Village of Blyth and District of Muskoka resolutions regarding AMO's stance on Provincial initiatives. The following recommendation was adopted with respect to Correspondence Items #1 and 2: Funds can be designated to specific areas and the Province will match 4: 1 if paid out to the "umbrella fund". The Treasurer noted funds can be found in the Mill Rate Stabilization Reserve to cover a donation. County Council - 8 - February 26, 1998 Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin donate $5,000,00 to the Eastern Ontario Disaster Relief Fund to help defray the costs associated with the devastating ice storm recently experienced in the eastern parts of Ontario; and further That, if possible, said funds be directed towards the Township of North Dundas in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT Correspondence Items #1 and 2 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted for Correspondence Item #3. Council noted that permission has not been granted to use "Elgin" in the name of the organization. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT Correspondence Item #3 be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT Correspondence Item #4 be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT Correspondence Item #5 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Items #6 and 14: Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT Correspondence Items #6 and 14 be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT Correspondence Item #7 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #8: County Council - 9 - February 26, 1998 Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT we support the resolution from the County of Lennox and Addington in petitioning the Minister of Community and Social Services to increase the administrative allowance per placement for Ontario Works to a minimum of $200.00 and a maximum of $350.00. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting correspondence Item #9: Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT Correspondence Item #9 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #10: Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT we support the resolutions from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario requesting the Province of Ontario to provide additional funds to achieve true revenue neutrality for municipalities on provincial transfers, as promised in its Common Sense Revolution, and THAT the Provincial Government release the correct final Who Does What financial data for each municipality by no later than February 20, 1998. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting correspondence Item #11 : Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT Correspondence Item #11 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting correspondence Item #12: Moved by Councillor VanBrenk Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT Correspondence Item #12 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting correspondence Item #13: Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT Correspondence Item #13 be received and filed. - Carried. Mr. Steve Gibson, County Solicitor, and Mr. Hugh Geurts, Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector, were in attendance at 1 :30 P.M. County Council - 10- February 26, 1998 Operations Report - County Weed Inspector/Tree Commissioner Mr. Geurts highlighted the January 1998 activities of the County Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT the Report on the County Weed InspectorlTree Commissioner January Activities be received and filed. - Carried. Mr. Geurts presented two Minor Exceptions to the Trees Act on behalf of Fovant Farms, who plan to replant another equivalent area, and from Mr. Larry Small, for clearing of a drain. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT the Application for Minor Exception to the Trees Act from Fovant Farms, Lots 37 and 38, Concession STRE, Township of Southwold, to clear 1.5 acres of bush be approved. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT the Application for Minor Exception to the Trees Act from Mr. Larry Small, Lot 13, South of A, Township of Dutton/Dunwich, to clear .75 acres of bush be approved. - Carried. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk THAT we do proceed "In-Camera" to discuss personnel and legal matters. - Carried. Warden Clutterbuck appointed Councillor VanBrenk as Chairman of the Committee Of The Whole for the In-Camera portion. Mr. Geurts and Mr. Gibson left at 2:10 P.M. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. Warden Clutterbuck assumed the Chair. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT the contract with the Emergency Measures Co-Ordinator, be extended from April 1 , 1998 to December 31, 1998, at the current rate of pay, to complete the County's Emergency Plans, Civic Addressing and 9-1-1 projects. - Carried. County Council - 11 - February 26, 1998 The Emergency Measures Co-Ordinator will prepare a letter indicating timelines for completion of the remaining items for 9-1-1 purposes, under the Warden's signature, to be forwarded to the Mayors of the lower-tier municipalities. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by van Kasteren THAT the contract position for the Technical Services/Collection Exchange Co-Ordinator be extended to March 31, 1999. - Carried. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT the Museum Assistant's hours of work remain as temporary full time; and, That staff bring forward a recommendation to Council on the staffing requirements for the Museum following input from the Museum Executive. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT the County Personnel Administrator be authorized to assist with negotiations for collective agreements for the Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit. - Carried. Councillor VanBrenk left at 4:00 P.M. CORRESPONDENCE Items for Information - (Consent Aqenda) 1. Thank you card from the Van Brenk Family. 2. Mr. Peter Jackson, Manager, Southwestern Regional Office, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announcing that Kent Murray will be the Municipal Advisor to the municipalities in Elgin County effective February 16, 1998. 3. Ms. Lynn S. Buchner, Administrator Treasurer, Municipality of Bayham, with a resolution advising that Bayham does not wish to pursue the installation of civic addressing signs on vacant properties at this time. 4. D.L. Beattie, General Manager, Central Elgin Region, Union Gas Limited, regarding changes to 1998 natural gas and transportation rates. 5. Mr. Tom Pickard, Principal, St. Thomas/Elgin Campus, Fanshawe College, thanking the County for its contribution towards the construction of the new campus. 6. The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, Ministry of Health, announcing a one-time 100% grant to municipalities to ensure a smooth transition of several public health programs. 7. Ms. Jean MacDonald, Acting Area Manager, Ministry of Community and Social Services, advising that the municipal cost sharing for Children's Aid Societies was eliminated effective January 1, 1998. 8. Mr. Richard J. Chowen, thanking Council and Staff for their support and help during the restructuring process in Elgin County. County Council - 12 - February 26, 1998 9. Warden Rob Adams, County of Dufferin, advising of the death of Reeve Gordon Oldfield of Melancthon Township, County of Dufferin. Reeve Oldfield served as Warden for Dufferin County in 1976. 10. Mr. K. E. Nash, Vice-President, Nuclear Waste Management, Ontario Hydro, with a copy of their Newsletter "Directions" - An Overview of Ontario Hydro's Nuclear Waste Management Program. 11. Ms. Ann Borooah, Director, Housing Development and Buildings Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with information on "Septic Systems and the Ontario Building Code". 12. Mr. Ed Segsworth, President, Ontario Farm Environmental Coalition, with a schedule of focus groups to be held in Ontario to address Nutrient Management Strategy. 13. The Honourable Norman W. Sterling, Ministry of the Environment, acknowledging Council's position on the Green Lane Landfill site. 14. Ms. Nancy Bardecki, Director, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with regulations concerning the time limits for delegating the setting of the tax ratios. Moved by Councillor Walter Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT Correspondence for Information Items #1-14 be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT we adopt the recommendations from the Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS 1) STATEMENTS/INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS - None. 2) NOTICE OF MOTION - None. 3) MATTERS OF URGENCY Mrs. Veger informed Council that there are two grants available for municipalities to claim restructuring expenses. The County is not able to apply directly for the Implementation of Municipal Restructuring but may apportion its costs through the lower-tier. However, the County is eligible to apply to the Special Circumstance Fund. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the application to the Special Circumstances Fund for the Corporation of the County of Elgin be approved for submission; and That the Warden and the Administrator/Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary legal agreement with the Province of Ontario. - Carried. County Council - 13 - February 26, 1998 Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT the County of Elgin's expenditures and projected savings resulting from the implementation of the Municipal Restructuring Proposal, March 1997, be apportioned to the five municipalities that qualify based upon 1997 residential assessment; and That the Municipalities of Bayham, Central Elgin, Dutton/Dunwich, West Elgin and the Township of Malahide blend their apportioned share of the County's expenditures and savings with the expenditures and savings for their municipality and apply for assistance under the Municipal Restructuring fund by the deadline of March 6, 1998; and That any approved assistance be pro-rated between the municipality and the County upon receipt. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT By-Law No. 98-4 "Being a By-Law to Establish the Annual Remuneration to be Paid to the Warden of the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT By-Law No. 98-4 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT By-Law No. 98-5 "Being a By-Law to Establish the Annual Remuneration to be Paid to Members of the Elgin County Council for Attendance at Meetings of the Elgin County Council and Committees Thereof" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT By-Law No. 98-5 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT By-Law No. 98-6 "Being a By-Law to Establish the Salaries for Various Positions of the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT By-Law No. 98-6 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. County Council - 14 - February 26, 1998 Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT By-Law No. 98-7 "Being a By-Law to Establish a Pay Schedule for Employees Covered by the Job Evaluation Scale" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT By-Law No. 98-7 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT By-Law No. 98-8 "Being a By-Law to Establish a Rate to be Paid for Personal Vehicles Used for County Business and to Repeal By-Law No. 89-28" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT By-Law No. 98-8 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT By-Law No. 98-9 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Warden and the County Administrator/Clerk to Sign a Lease with Elgin Middlesex Sanitation" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 98-9 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT By-Law No. 98-10 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Manager, Engineering Services, to Designate Reduced Load Limits on County Road" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 98-10 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. County Council - 15 - February 26, 1998 Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT By-Law No. 98-11 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the February 26th, 1998 Meeting" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 98-11 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT we do now adjourn at 4:15 P.M. to meet again on March 10th, 1998 at 9:00 AM. - Carried. Mark G. McDonald, County Administrator/Clerk. W. Perry Clutterbuck, Warden.