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July 27, 1999 Minutes COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 27, 1999 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 9:00 AM., in accordance with adjournment, with all members present except Councillor Walters. Warden VanBrenk in the Chair. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT the minutes of the meeting held on June 22, 1999 be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - None. PRESENTATIONS Councillor McPhail and Warden VanBrenk presented certificates and pins to Homes' personnel that successfully completed the Certified Food Care Worker program through the Health Unit and asked the representatives in attendance to convey congratulations on behalf of the County to all the recipients. Warden VanBrenk and the Director of Homes and Seniors Services presented a small token of proper food handling to Councillor McPhail, in the form of a hairnet. The Director of Financial Services introduced J.D. Huether, who was hired as the County's Acting Deputy Treasurer on July 5, 1999. Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole Council. - Carried. COUNCIL APPOINTEE REPORT Mr. Ron Bradfield and Mr. Ross Greer were in attendance to present the annual Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Progress Report. Mr. Bradfield noted that the Hospital had received the highest award possible on their Facilities Accreditation. Councillor Wilson commended the Hospital on their efforts for maintaining an outstanding Accreditation record. Warden VanBrenk thanked the delegation for attending and they left at 9:26 AM. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the annual Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Report be received and filed. - Carried. STAFF REPORTS Financial Report on Maintenance by Lower Tiers - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Councillor Habkirk noted that reports are still not being received on a timely basis and he will find out why his municipality has not submitted theirs. Council previously agreed that County Council 2 July 27, 1999 municipalities would send in their maintenance reports monthly to the Manager of Engineering Services who would summarize and report quarterly. Councillors questioned if the Manager has taken steps to remind the municipalities to send them in. The Manager indicated he has phoned, faxed and written letters to the lower-tier to remind them. Councillor McPhail questioned the value of the report and if the work justifies the result? The consensus of Council was that this reporting method is necessary and is a valuable tool that helps the municipality track expenditures and establish patterns for budget purposes. Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the report entitled "Financial Report on Maintenance by Lower Tiers" be received and filed. - Carried. Written Report on Maintenance by Lower Tiers - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Councillors questioned why items, such as hours and number of employees utilized, are reported differently and emphasized the need for a standardized method of reporting. The Manager indicated municipalities use a standard form for reporting, but enter the numbers differently. The Manager was directed to investigate the variations in numbers of hours worked for winter control. The Chief Administrative Officer reviewed the process Council decided last year for allocation of funding for County Road maintenance and that most municipalities will maximize their allocation. Councillors noted that their individual municipalities are submitting correct figures and if others are not, the process is flawed. Councillors will discuss County Road maintenance with their local Road Superintendents and ensure that all expenditure data is reported on a monthly basis. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the report entitled "Written Report on Maintenance by Lower Tiers" be received and filed; and further, THAT Councillors discuss the issue with their local Treasurers and Road Superintendents to ensure the reporting is done promptly and as accurately as possible. - Carried. Road ClosinQs - Township of Malahide and Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the County of Elgin has no objection to the Township of Malahide closing the road allowance between Gore Concession and Concession 5 in Lot 11, more specifically, Part #2, Registered Plan #11 R-7074; and, THAT the County of Elgin has no objection to the Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich closing the road allowance known as Alan Street, situated between Lots 41, 48 and 49 and Lots 42, 47 and 50, on Plan 171, in the former Municipality of Dutton. - Carried. Road ClosinQ - Straffordville Community Committee and the Optimist Club - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Councillor Stewart indicated that the Municipality has received notification that appropriate insurance is in place. County Council 3 July 27, 1999 Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT a by-law be passed to temporarily close Plank Road from Third Street to Heritage Line and Heritage Line from Plank Road to 56169 Heritage Line (Bayham Community Centre); and, THAT the road closing shall be from 10:00AM., Saturday, August 28, 1999 until 11:30 AM., Saturday August 28,1999, for the purposes of a 2nd Annual Watermelon Fest; and further, THAT safety requirements are to be met to the satisfaction of the Manager of Engineering Services. - Carried. CleaninQ of County Administration BuildinQ - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT the Manager of Engineering Services initiate a request for proposal for cleaning services for the County Administration Building and report to County Council. - Carried PaintinQ and DecoratinQ County Administration BuildinQ - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the painting and decorating of the Administration Building be awarded to Annen Painting at their tendered price of $8,874.00, plus applicable taxes. - Carried. Speed Zone ChanQe on Belmont Road (County Road #74) - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT a by-law be prepared to reduce the speed zone to 60 kilometers per hour from the south property line of Mapleton Line northerly 492 meters and from the south property line of Mapleton Line southerly for 201 meters, in the Municipality of Central Elgin. - Carried. Millennium West Pipeline Proiect - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services The Manager noted the project is waiting for Energy Board approval and should start next year. Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the report on the Millennium West Pipeline Project from the Manager of Engineering Services, be received and filed. - Carried. County Council 4 July 27, 1999 Contracts for Government Drain #1 and Planesview Culvert - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services The Manager noted the Planesview Culvert would be dealt with later in the meeting. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer, under the recommendation of the Manager of Engineering Services, be authorized and directed to sign the contract for the replacement of Government Drain #1 Bridge with the company whose price is the lowest tendered and report to County Council at the September 14th meeting. - Carried. Development on the "Lands of Dalewood" (Ron McNeil Line and HiQhbury Avenue) - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Councillor Habkirk questioned why it should be the County's responsibility and not the City's to pay ongoing maintenance and hydro on the lights, when this project does not benefit County residents. The Chief Administrative Officer indicated that although we cannot charge for maintenance through development charges, staff will pursue and negotiate, by way of a letter of understanding, with the City to pay such costs. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Rock THAT the County of Elgin approve the proposed development on the Lands of Dalewood according to the following terms and conditions: 1) That intersection improvements be made at Burwell Road and Ron McNeil Line on the approval of the Manager of Engineering Services; and completed by January 1, 2000. 2) That traffic signals be installed at Burwell Road on the approval of the Manager of Engineer Services; and be completed by January 1, 2002. 3) That the developer "up front" the costs of the Impact Study. 4) That the County be reimbursed for all necessary expenses associated with these improvements. 5) That the Warden and C.AO. be authorized to sign the necessary agreement with the City of St. Thomas to recover approved costs. - Carried. SiQn Installation - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT ADDA Construction tendered price of $13,375.00 including G.S.T. be accepted for Sign Installation/Contract No. 1999-05, per the proposed 1999 Capital Program. - Carried. BridQe Repairs - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services The Manager noted that the Glencolin Bridge will be repaired at a later date and the Middlemiss Culvert will be done if funds allow. County Council 5 July 27, 1999 Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT Theo Vandenberk Construction Incorporated tendered price of $18,331.20 including G.S.T. be accepted for Bridge Repairs/Contract No. 1999-13, per the proposed 1999 Capital Program. - Carried. Planesview Culvert Replacement. DunborouQh Road. County Road #5 - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the quoted price of $9,390.00 plus taxes from Atlantic Industries Ltd. for pipe and the quoted price of $31 ,209.20 plus taxes from Streib Trucking Ltd. and Excavating for the installation of the Planesview Culvert be accepted. - Carried. Recycle Asphalt Product (RAP) from HiQhway #401 between Union Road and HiQhway #4 - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services The Manager noted this is a good price at about 25% of gravel cost. He further noted that a thin layer of gravel is put on top of the recycled product to ease grading efforts. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the Manager of Engineering Services be authorized to sign an agreement with Dufferin Construction Limited at the price of $3.00 per tonne (estimated quantity of 6,000 tonnes) for the supply of recycled asphalt products from Highway #401 between Union Road and Highway #4; and, THAT the County will rent the Township of Southwold grader(s) for spreading of the RAP product; and, THAT the Manager of Engineering Services be authorized to use Walmsley Bros. Ltd. to supply (estimated quantity of 5,000 tonnes), haul, spread, compact and use of dust suppressant for an additional 100 millimeters of Granular 'A', Contract No. 1999-01; and further, THAT all monies shall come from the Highway Transfer Reserve. - Carried. Council took short break at 10: 1 0 AM. and reconvened at 10:31 AM. Benefits for Early Retirees - Director of Human Resources Councillor Habkirk requested the report be deferred to the In-Camera portion of the meeting. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Rock THAT the report on Benefits for Early Retirees be deferred to the In-Camera Portion of the meeting as it contains personal information about identifiable individuals. - Carried. County Council 6 July 27, 1999 1998 LonQ Term Care Facility Annual Reports - Director of Homes and Senior Services Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Rock THAT the Warden and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the 1998 Long Term Care Facility Annual Reports for submission to the Ministry of Health. - Carried. EIQin County EmerQency Operation Centre - EmerQency Measures Co-Ordinator The Co-Ordinator highlighted advantages in acquiring a back up generator to operate the entire County Administration Building in the event of an emergency, such as elimination of $4,000 battery packs that are replaced every 4 years, continuous operation of lighting, heating, water flow, computers, etc. Councillor Habkirk questioned the cost when only $45,000 was budgetted for. Councillor Clutterbuck explained that the pricing received for budget purposes was for a smaller generator that would cover only a few rooms of the building, and this is a higher output generator that would operate the entire building. Councillor Habkirk requested the Committee to investigate environmental aspects of a generator, such as storage of diesel fuel on site. Councillor Wilson requested that staff get additional information to ensure the tender includes a completely weatherproof and secure site to house the generator. The Co-Ordinator will consult with Councillor Wilson for input on the weatherproof issue and also names of firms to send the tender to. Councillor Rock suggested the tender include a natural gas type generator, however, staff pointed out that this type would not be as reliable as diesel. Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT staff proceed with the tendering process for a generator to be used in the event of an emergency which will operate the entire County Administration Building. - Carried. ChanQes to Fire Protection and Prevention Act. 1997 - EmerQency Services Co- Ordinator The Co-Ordinator had surveyed lower-tier volunteer fire departments for their input on the added facility investigation responsibilities handed down by the Province, and indicated the various departments had differing views. It was noted that not all volunteer fire departments had responded, either verbally or in writing, and Councillor Wilson requested to have the responses received related to each municipality. The Co-Ordinator was directed to supply the information requested. Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT the report entitled Changes to Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, be received and filed. - Carried. The Emergency Services Co-Ordinator left at 10:55 AM. Frozen Assessment Roll - Cut-Off Date - Director of Financial Services The Director noted the Lower-Tier Treasurers are very concerned with getting their tax billings out. A meeting had been held and a July 31, 1999 cut-off date for the frozen assessment roll was recommended. County Council 7 July 27, 1999 Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the fixed point-in-time for the frozen assessment listing for the commercial and industrial property classes for the taxation years of 1998 and 1999 be July 31, 1999; and, THAT a by-law establishing this date be prepared. - Carried. CORRESPONDENCE Items for Consideration 1. P.J. Leack, City Clerk, City of St. Thomas, with a resolution regarding the delivery agent for Library Services and Home for the Aged. 2. Susan Wilson, Treasurer, Township of Malahide, concerning a property tax appeal. 3. Brian Gregg, Chief Administrative Officer, County of Essex, with a resolution petitioning the Federal and Provincial Governments for infrastructure program funding. 4. Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate ServiceslTown Clerk, Town of Aurora, with a resolution concerning the financial impact of future residential growth on taxpayers due to changes in Provincial legislation. 5. Don N. Leitch, Co-Ordinator of Planning and Development, Municipality of Central Elgin, concerning the study on the Port Stanley Harbour Divestiture. 6. Lloyd Perrin, Co-Ordinator of Physical Services, Municipality of Central Elgin, with a copy of correspondence from St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association, concerning the installation of Tourism Directional Signage. 7. Susan Wilson, Treasurer, Township of Malahide, concerning the Commercial and Industrial tax portion of the School Board Remittance payable on July 31, 1999. 8. Township of Colborne, with a resolution petitioning the provincial government to simplify the process of accurately calculating the Farm Tax Rebate and Managed Forest programs as it relates to the Community Reinvestment Fund. 9. K. G. Sloan, Administrator/Clerk, Municipality of Central Elgin, with a resolution to install a flashing amber caution traffic signal at the intersection of Wellington Road and Ron McNeil Line. 10. Town of Gananoque, with a resolution on reinstating "The Golden Rule" in schools. 11. County of Northumberland with a resolution on removal of dead stock and animals. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Habkirk That Correspondence Item #1 be received and filed. - Carried. Correspondence Item #2 - Councillor Wilson presented the following recommendation for Council's consideration: County Council 8 July 27, 1999 Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Stewart WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, through Bill 79, imposed 10-5-5 Capping Legislation on the Municipalities of Ontario; and, WHEREAS Municipalities are required to compare 1998 assessments to adjusted 1997 assessments, referred to as the Frozen Assessment Roll, in order to determine capping percentages and to finalize the 1998 property tax billings; and, WHEREAS the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation has not yet updated the majority of changes to its assessment rolls; and, WHEREAS Municipal staff will not request the final Frozen Assessment Roll listing until the majority of changes are recorded in order to minimize the chance of error; and, WHEREAS Municipalities require the final figures to calculate and issue local tax notices; and, WHEREAS the inability of Municipalities to issue final tax notices has already resulted in a significant revenue shortfall; and, WHEREAS Municipalities have not collected the school portion of 1999 property taxes on the capped classes; and, WHEREAS Municipalities have been legislated to repay the two school tax remittances made on their behalf by the Province; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minister of Finance be petitioned to allow Municipalities to defer the commercial and industrial portion from the July 31 S\ 1999 School Board remittances being paid to the Minister of Finance to help defray the revenue deficit to Municipalities; and, THAT copies of the resolution be forwarded to the Western Warden's Association, all local M.P.P.s, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, AMO, and all lower-tier municipalities in Elgin County for endorsement. - Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Rock THAT Correspondence Item #2 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence #3: Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution from the County of Essex petitioning the Federal and Provincial Governments to bring forward a comprehensive infrastructure program for municipalities which will be funded equally by the Federal, Provincial and Local governments. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #4: County Council 9 July 27, 1999 Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Rock THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution from the Town of Aurora petitioning the Provincial government to put all future residential development on hold until such time as there is a resolution to the financial cost of its new growth to its citizens. - Carried. Concerning Correspondence Item #5, Councillors noted that harbour usage extends far beyond Central Elgin and Elgin County in regard to shipping etc. Council consensus was that the consultants be invited to a meeting to update Council on the harbour issues. Councillor Habkirk pointed out that Federal Government still owns the harbour and should be invited also. Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin request the Municipality of Central Elgin to invite Messrs. Knights and Conway from Dillon Consulting to a meeting on September 14, 1999 at 9:00 AM., to present a report to County Council on the findings of the Port Stanley Harbour Divestiture; and, THAT a Federal representative also be invited to attend said meeting. - Carried. Concerning Correspondence Item #6, the St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association has approached Central Elgin to discuss their concerns and will work in conjunction with the County's Manager of Engineering Services before signage is installed. Councillors noted that the signage is not worded well, is difficult to see, and the proliferation of signs on the highways is becoming a concern. Councillor Habkirk enquired if private businesses being displayed on the signs are paying for their portion. Councillor Clutterbuck will discuss these items at the next St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association meeting. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT Correspondence Item #6 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #7: Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution from the Township of Malahide to deduct the Commercial and Industrial portion from the July 31 st School Board remittances being paid to the Minister of Finance. - Carried Unanimously The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #8: Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT Correspondence Item #8 from the Township of Colborne regarding the process of calculating Farm Tax Rebate and Managed Forest Programs be referred to the next joint Treasurers meeting. - Carried. County Council 10 July 27, 1999 Concerning Correspondence Item #9, the Manager of Engineering Services noted that he could study Central Elgin's request and report back in September. He further indicated that a comprehensive report on all County intersections is being worked on. Councillors indicated that each intersection should be looked at on its own merit and the report should come back as soon as possible. Council consensus was to proceed with Central Elgin's request on a 50% cost share basis between the County and the municipality. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the request from the Municipality of Central Elgin to install a flashing light at the intersection of Wellington Road and Ron McNeil Line be approved, and the County fund up to 50% of the capital costs of installation. - Carried Unanimously. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #10: Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution from the Town of Gananoque petitioning the Federal and Provincial Governments to reinstate the display and teaching of the "Golden Rule" in the school system. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #11 : Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution from Northumberland County petitioning AMO to pressure the Province of Ontario to work with providers and affected groups to come up with an early resolve to the pending crisis respecting removal of dead stock and animals. - Carried. Items for Information - (Consent AQenda) 1. AMO Membership Communications: a) Federal Government Continues to Face Lobby on Social Housing Agreement b) Ontario Deputy Ministers c) Model Gas Franchise Agreement: Update on AMO's Progress 2. a) Allan Hovi, Co-Ordinator of Administrative Services, Municipality of Central Elgin, regarding the Trans-Canada Trail passing through the municipality b) Rita DeWild, Clerk, Municipality of West Elgin, with a resolution regarding the Trans Canada Trail. c) Lynda Millard, Clerk, Municipality of Bayham, with a copy of correspondence regarding the Trans Canada Trail. 3. Gar Knutson, M.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, concerning Council's request for a federal infrastructure program. 4. The Honourable David Anderson, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, concerning the Fisheries Act as it applies to agricultural and municipal drains. 5. Premier Michael D. Harris, acknowledging Council's support of the Township of Bosanquet resolution petitioning the provincial governments for grants and subsidies to extend waterlines into rural areas. County Council 11 July 27, 1999 6. The Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, concerning the Fisheries Act and responding to the resolution concerning the municipal drainage issue as it applies to this Act. 7. Paula M. Dill, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, acknowledging receipt of Council's support of the Township of Wellington's resolution regarding an Infrastructure Program for the funding of municipal bridges. 8. Ontario Property Assessment Corporation Newsletter 9. Carol Watson, Chair, Picnic in the Park Committee, International Year of the Older Person, thanking County Council for its support of this event. 10. Steve Bailey, Family and Children's Services, thanking the County for the $8,000 grant towards their building renovations. 11. National Energy Board with Notice of Public Meeting on Canadian Millennium Pipeline Project. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Rock THAT Correspondence Items #1-11 be received and filed. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Statements Warden VanBrenk thanked the persons involved for the helium balloons and card commemorating his birthday. Councillor Habkirk extended appreciation to Councillors Rock and van Kasteren for attending at the presentation to the Peewee Hockey Girls Association in Aylmer. Notice of Motion - None Matters of UrQency - None. Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT we do now proceed In-Camera to discuss personnel and property items. - Carried. Warden VanBrenk asked Councillor Rock to Chair the In-Camera portion. Council recessed for lunch at 12:00 noon and reconvened at 12:54 P.M. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. County Council 12 July 27, 1999 Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the County Homes' surplus equipment items advertised for public bid be sold to the highest bidders as follows: Barber Chair - Mr. Stan Lidster in the amount of $52.00 Tractor - Mr. George Fowler in the amount of $376.76 Pool/Billiard Table - Mr. Harold Molasky in the amount of $600.00. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT the following benefits to age 65: $20,000 Life Insurance; Extended Health Care and Semi-Private Coverage be offered to all full-time early retirees, during the O.M.E.R.S. "window of opportunity" from May 1, 1999 to December 21,2001. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT we adopt the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole Council. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Rock Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT By-Law No. 99-25 "Being a By-Law to Appoint an Acting Deputy Treasurer for the County of Elgin and to Repeal By-Law No. 96-9" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 99-25 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT By-Law No. 99-26 "Being a By-Law to Authorize Speed Limits" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Rock THAT By-Law No. 99-26 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. County Council 13 July 27, 1999 Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT By-Law No. 99-27 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Temporary Closure of a Portion of County Road #19 (Plank Road) in the Municipality of Bayham" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 99-27 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT By-Law No. 99-28 "Being a By-Law to Establish a Date for Calculation of the Tax Decrease Phase-In and to Determine a Cut-Off Date or a Fixed Point-In-Time for the Frozen Assessment Listing for the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential Property Classes for the Taxation Years 1998 and 1999, and to Establish a Date On or After Which Notices May be Issued, Pursuant to the Provisions of the Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act, 1998" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 99-28 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Rock THAT By-Law No. 99-29 "Being a By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the July 2th, 1999 Meeting" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT By-Law No. 99-29 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT we do now adjourn at 2:06 P.M. to meet again on September 14,1999 at 9:00 AM. - Carried. Mark G. McDonald, Chief Administrative Officer. Rien VanBrenk, Warden. County Council 14 July 27, 1999