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November 23, 1999 Minutes COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, November 23, 1999 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 9:02 AM., in accordance with adjournment, with all members present except Councillor Rock. Warden VanBrenk in the Chair. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the minutes of the meeting held on November 9, 1999 be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - None. PRESENTATIONS Warden VanBrenk, Councillor Walters, and Councillor van Kasteren presented long service awards and retirement recognition to Homes, Library, and Administrative Services employees, in attendance and in absentia, as follows: HOMES Glenna J. Dean Dianne McFadden Frances Beharrell Wanda R. Barratt Ruth E. Baskey Karen Conway Marjorie Gibson Betty S. Belanger Lynn M. MacPherson Gerry M. Moniz Marilee Roth Susan D. Larson 24 years (retirement) 25 years (full-time) 20 years (full-time) 15 years (full-time) 15 years (full-time) 15 years (full-time) 15 years (part-time) 10 years (full-time) 10 years (full-time) 10 years (full-time) 10 years (full-time) 10 years (part-time) Elgin Manor Bobier Villa Bobier Villa Elgin Manor Terrace Lodge Bobier Villa Bobier Villa Terrace Lodge Elgin Manor Elgin Manor Elgin Manor Elgin Manor LIBRARY SERVICES Carole J. Smith Dorothy Streets Heather M. Hudson 11 years (retirement) 15 years (full-time) 10 years (part-time) Main Branch Main Branch Belmont Branch ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Donna J. Butcher 10 years (full-time) DELEGATIONS Mr. Ken Monteith, Chairman of the Board, and Ms. Lori Chamberlain, Executive Director, of the Art Gallery of St. Thomas-Elgin, attended at 9: 12 P. M. to present a request for financial assistance for programs and services the Art Gallery provides to County residents. Mr. Monteith invited Council to attend the Art Gallery to view the displays. The Art Gallery requested to appear on the 2000 budget agenda for consideration for funding and will provide a financial statement prior to deliberations. County Council 2 November 23, 1999 Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the Art Gallery of St. Thomas-Elgin be invited to a February 2000 meeting to present a request for funding for consideration in the 2000 County Composite Budget. - Carried. The Warden thanked the delegation for attending and Mr. Monteith and Ms. Chamberlain left Council Chambers at 9:26 AM. Mr. Michael O'Shea, President, The Information Professionals, attended at 9:45 AM. to discuss a software program for the County's records management project. Mr. O'Shea highlighted the process to date: inventories have been completed; HRDC staff were acquired to assist staff to classify the department records; retention schedules have been set; and obsolete records have been marked for destruction. The process must continue to keep the records management system current, and the purchase of a software program is required to maintain good practices and to protect the County from potential liability issues. Councillors discussed the possibility of having records management software that could be tied into the County's Archives project. Mr. O'Shea indicated that the software could accommodate such a project by setting it up as a separate entity. The report entitled Software and Records Management, from Mrs. Eastbury of the Human Resources Department, was considered at this time. Councillors questioned if HRDC assistance would again be available to the County. Mrs. Eastbury indicated that the County has provided a good training ground for HRDC students in the past, and we should receive favourable consideration for personnel to assist with set up and data entry. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the purchase of OPUS 32 Records Management software and training from Thoroughbred Tech, in the amount of approximately $15,500 plus taxes and $1,100 for yearly updates, be approved, in principle, for consideration in the 2000 County Composite Budget. - Carried. The Warden thanked the delegation for attending and Mr. O'Shea left at 9:49 AM. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole Council. - Carried. STAFF REPORTS 1999 The Year in Review - Warden VanBrenk Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the report from Warden VanBrenk entitled "1999 - The Year in Review" be received and filed. - Carried. Council took a short break at 9:51 AM. and reconvened at 10:00 AM. County Council 3 November 23, 1999 Pharmacy Services for EIQin County Homes - Director of Homes and Senior Services Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the Agreement for Pharmacy Services for the period January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2005 with the following: Shoppers Drug Mart, Elmwood Square (for Elgin Manor); Hill's Pharmacy, Aylmer (for Terrace Lodge); Highland Pharmacy, Dutton (for Bobier Villa). - Carried. Ministry of Health Year 2000 FundinQ - ContinQency Implementation Fund - Director of Homes and Senior Services Mrs. Fleck advised Council that additional funding of $68,785.00 has become available from the Province. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the Warden be authorized to sign the agreements with respect to funding from the Contingency Implementation Fund for the Homes; and, THAT the Director of Homes and Seniors Services be authorized to proceed with the smoke detector replacements at Terrace Lodge; and, THAT the inclusion of dietary equipment on the stand-by power service at Bobier Villa be taken from this funding, subject to the County Purchasing Policy, and said purchases be reported to Council in a timely fashion. - Carried. Nurse Practitioner Pilot Project in LonQ Term Care Facilities - Director of Homes and Senior Services Mrs. Fleck requested Council's approval to proceed with a submission to acquire a Nurse Practitioner for the Homes by the deadline date of Friday, November 26, 1999. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the Director of Homes and Senior Services be authorized to proceed with the expression of interest to participate in the Ministry of Health's pilot project for a Nurse Practitioner for Elgin County Homes. - Carried. Purchase of EQuipment for the Homes - Director of Homes and Senior Services Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the Director of Homes and Seniors Services be authorized to proceed with the purchase of two Deko 190E disinfecting units from Ekotek Global Inc. at a cost of $11,500.00 plus GST, three Auto Scrubbers at a cost of $3,099.93 each, and one tub unit from Arjo Canada at a cost of $26,700.00. - Carried. County Council 4 November 23, 1999 Members of the Service Employees International Union were in the audience and requested a time slot on the December 16, 1999 Council agenda to address County Council. Council agreed to place them on the agenda providing the SEIU members send in their presentation at least eight days in advance of the Council date, to the Administrative Services office. Mr. Don Page, Mrs. Ann Skafel, and Dr. John Hofhuis, from the Elgin Physician Recruitment Partnership attended at 10: 1 0 AM., to request funding towards the annual operating expenses associated with physician recruitment efforts. A first year financial plan of $50,000.00 has been prepared and the delegation was requesting $7,500.00 from the County. The shortage of doctors is critical and efforts must be made to encourage doctors to establish practices in the local area. Council commended Councillor Habkirk's efforts towards recruiting doctors in the Elgin area and members of the delegation echoed their appreciation. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the request for leadership funding in the amount of $7,500.00 from the Elgin Physician Recruitment Partnership to help address the critical shortage of physicians in the County, be approved. - Carried Unanimously. Purchase of Year 2000 Pens - Director of Homes and Senior Services Mrs. Fleck presented a sample of a pen promoting the "Year 2000" and requested permission from Council to purchase a quantity of 500. Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the Director of Homes and Seniors Services by authorized to purchase the Gun Metal 2000 pen, in black ink, with personalization to read "County of Elgin", at a cost of $2,228.64 plus shipping and handling; and, THAT this expenditure be allocated to County Council's Convention Budget. - Carried. United Way - Director of Human Resources Mr. Underhill reported that the County's hot dog day, bakesale, booksale, and raffle, resulted in nearly triple the donations towards the United Way Campaign from last year. A complete financial report with the total results will be presented at a later date. School Zone SiQns and Crosswalks at Port Stanley Public School - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT, with the concurrence of the Principal of the Port Stanley Public School, the Manager of Engineering Services remove all the school crossing signs and place school zone signs (WC-1 01) at either end of the school area. - Carried. Audible WarninQ Indicators (Rumble Strips) at the Intersection of Sparta Line and Fairview Road - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Councillor Walters reported that if a suitable solution to the noise level caused by the rumble strips cannot be found for intersection of Sparta Line and Fairview Road, it may County Council 5 November 23, 1999 result in legal action by the residents. The Municipality of Central Elgin has requested that if the noise level cannot be reduced, that the speed limit be lowered in this area. Mr. Watters is continuing to look at methods available to reduce the noise without having to remove the strips. The Chief Administrative Officer pointed out that direction was given to experiment with dampening efforts, not removal of rumble strips, and indicated a report is forthcoming on an experimental practice that could be tried in this area as a pilot project. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the report from the Manager of Engineering Services on Audible Warning Indicators be referred to the meeting on December 16, 1999. - Carried. County Coat of Arms - Deputy Clerk Due to the historical significance of the County Crest, the display of the County insignia will remain as it is currently and no changes will be made. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT due to the historical significance of the County Crest, a County of Coat of Arms will not be pursued and the County insignia will remain as is. - Carried. Councillor McPhail raised for discussion the request made by the Municipality of Central Elgin to display their Coat of Arms in the Chambers, and the possibility of it being housed in the area where the Warden's picture hangs. Council discussed the possibility of constructing a cabinet to display the Warden's picture, County Crest and Central Elgin's Coat of Arms. Staff will investigate a method to accommodate such a display. Councillors stipulated that any likeness of the County Crest will be maintained as much as possible. Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT staff investigate options to display the County Crest/Shield and Central Elgin's Coat of Arms in the Council Chambers in a manner that will allow Central Elgin's Coat of Arms to be displayed during their Council meetings only. - Carried. 2000 County Municipal Directory - Deputy Clerk Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT we accept the quotation from Waite's Printing Service in the amount of $465.75 (lowest quote) for printing 300 copies of the 2000 County Municipal Directory with "month at a glance" format. - Carried. STEPS (St. Thomas-EIQin Patient Shuttle) - EmerQency Measures Co-Ordinator Ms. Dunn reviewed the request for STEPS funding in the amount of $32,760.00, which would be the County's portion and would allow the program to continue operating until March 2000. Councillors asked where the funding would come from and the Director of Financial Services indicated the funds could come from the Millrate Stabilization Reserve. Ms. Dunn introduced Mr. Charles Fitzsimmons, Mr. Harry Hoover and Mr. John Roberts who were in attendance to answer questions from Council. This local shuttle service is utilized by Elgin's residents requiring transportation to medical facilities and leaves ambulances free to transport emergency cases. County Council 6 November 23, 1999 Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the request by STEPS for additional funding of $32,760.00 be approved, which will allow STEPS to continue to operate until March, 2000; and, THAT the St. Thomas Engineering and Transportation Department be advised that County support is temporary until March, 2000, pending the outcome of future decisions made for the provision of the ambulance service in Elgin/St. Thomas; and, THAT the said funds be allocated from the Millrate Stabilization Reserve. - Carried. StrikinQ the Land Ambulance Technical Advisory Committee - EmerQency Measures Co-Ordinator Ms. Dunn noted that the Committee will be responsible for assisting and providing input on the main elements of a service contract. Councillor Rock indicated, through Councillor Walters, that he would like to be on the Committee. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the staff be permitted to strike the Land Ambulance Technical Advisory Committee, as detailed in the report dated November 9, 1999 from the Emergency Measures Co- Ordinator; and, THAT Councillor Rock be the County's representative. - Carried. EmerQency PlanninQ AQreements - EmerQency Measures Co-Ordinator Ms. Dunn noted that possible evacuation centres have been investigated by the Emergency Planning Committee throughout the County and agreement has been reached with the West Lorne Legion and Thames Valley District School Board. Councillor McPhail was concerned that the principals of schools would cause jurisdictional problems when their school is being utilized as an evacuation centre. Which plan takes precedence if the Emergency Plan is invoked and the evacuation site is needed? Ms. Dunn indicated if the Mayor declares an emergency, the Municipal/County Plan is invoked, which supersedes any other plan. The representative on the Emergency Control Group from the Board of Education would take over the operation of any schools that are used as evacuation centres. Councillors requested Ms. Dunn to verify the priorities of school boards compared to municipalities. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT the Warden and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign agreements with the Thames Valley District School Board and the West Lorne Legion to utilize their facilities in the event of a Peacetime Emergency. - Carried. Lands of Dalewood Intersection AQreement - Chief Administrative Officer Mr. McDonald reported that all Council directives have been satisfied and the City has agreed to pay all costs including all ongoing maintenance costs. County Council 7 November 23, 1999 Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the resolution dated July 27,1999 regarding the proposed development on the Lands of Dalewood be amended in articles 1 and 2 by substituting the following date in article 1, "July 31,2000", instead of January 1,2000; and, in article 2, adding "with the County retaining the right to require earlier installation on written notice to the City; and, THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed to sign the agreement, subject to the passage of the appropriate by-law. - Carried. CORRESPONDENCE Items for Consideration 1. Honourable J.S. Gilchrist, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with correspondence acknowledging that Ms. Eva Tippel is no longer able to serve on the Board of the Elgin and St. Thomas Housing Authority. 2. Doug Mumford, Warden, County of Hastings, with a resolution regarding the conveyance of recreational "Hunt Camps" on Crown Lands to individual landowners. 3. Bryce Sibbick, Cowan Public Entity, Frank Cowan Company Limited, regarding the County's interest in the purchase of insurance in conjunction with lower-tier municipalities. 4. Bryce Sibbick, Frank Cowan Company Limited, regarding a rate stabilization plan. 5. Sam Synard, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, with an application for FCM Municipal Membership. 6. Roger Bellwood, Village of Fenelon Falls, with a resolution concerning the shortage of General/Family Physicians. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #1 : Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin nominates Mr. Donald H. Pearson to serve as a County representative on the Elgin and St. Thomas Housing Authority Board. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #2: Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution from the County of Hastings objecting to the conveyance of recreational "Hunt Camps" located on Crown Lands to individual landowners without consideration to County Official Plans, the Provincial Policy Statement and local zoning by-laws. - Carried Unanimously. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #3: County Council 8 November 23, 1999 Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT correspondence Item #3 be referred back to Frank Cowan Insurance Company for clarification on the financial merit if insurance was jointly purchased by the lower-tier municipalities and the County. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #4: Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT Correspondence Item #4 from Frank Cowan Insurance Company regarding a rate stabilization plan for the County's insurance be referred to a future Council meeting. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #5: Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin take a one-year membership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #6: Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution from the Village of Fenelon Falls urging the provincial government to open up medical school positions, increase graduate positions and allow foreign doctors to practice in Ontario, to help alleviate the shortage of family practice physicians in communities across the province. - Carried Unanimously. Items for Information - (Consent AQenda) 1. Kent Murray, thanking Council for the retirement gift. 2. P.J. Leack, City Clerk, City of St. Thomas, with a resolution recommending the primary and backup sites for the St. Thomas Emergency Operation Centre. 3. Member Communication, Association of Municipalities, 1) AMO Continues to Promote Infrastructure Programs; 2) AMO Drives Changes to Paramedic Demerit Regulations; 3) Community Reinvestment Funds for 1999 and 2000. 4. K.G. Sloan, Administrator/Clerk, Municipality of Central Elgin, Lynda Millard, Clerk, Municipality of Bayham and Maria Konefal, Deputy Clerk, Township of Southwold, endorsing Council's resolution concerning the re-establishment of additional driver's licence examination centres in the County and City. 5. Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, regarding the "Training for Municipal Councillors and Staff". 6. Tom Walsh, President, Walsh Air Show Productions Inc., announcing the June 3-4, 2000 Air Show. County Council 9 November 23, 1999 7. Mr. Helmut Welker, Manager of Operations, Southwest Region, London, Ministry of Transportation, announcing Mr. Martin Favell's appointment to the position of Assistant District Engineer for the Chatham District. 8. AMO Member ALERT, "$300 Million in Provincial Savings Have Impacts for Municipalities. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT Correspondence Items #1-8 be received and filed. - Carried. Correspondence Item #6 Councillor Walters advised that Central Elgin has reviewed Mr. Walsh's request and will be writing the County requesting comments. OTHER BUSINESS Statements/InQuires By Members - None. Notice of Motion - None. Matters of UrQency Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT Councillor Walters' request to discuss Central Elgin's position on the Ministry of Transportation proposed upgrades to St. Thomas by-pass be considered as a matter of urgency. - Carried. Councillor Walters indicated that traffic at the Formet plant has increased dramatically and Central Elgin would be forwarding a letter requesting the MTO to consider construction of an overpass rather than a bypass at Highway #3 from Talbotville to Centennial Avenue, due to volume of traffic and safety concerns. Councillor Walters was requesting County Council support of their letter. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the matter of supporting the position of the Municipality of Central Elgin regarding proposed upgrades to the St. Thomas by-pass be deferred to the afternoon when the letter from Central Elgin would be available. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT we proceed In-Camera to discuss legal matters. - Carried. Mr. Hugh Geurts attended at 11 :58 AM. County Council 10 November 23, 1999 Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT we do now rise without reporting. - Carried. Council recessed at 12: 17 P.M. to attend lunch at the Elgin Manor with the members of the Elgin Photographic Heritage Society, and reconvened at 1 :59 P.M. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT we do now proceed In-Camera to discuss property and legal matters. - Carried. Senior staff, except the Director of Human Resources, Assistant to the Director of Human Resources, the Manager of Engineering Services, and the Chief Administrative Officer, were excused at 2:10 P.M. Staff re-entered Chambers at 2:20 P.M. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign a Lease Agreement with Marianne E. Barrie for Room #237 and #239 in the County Administration Building for a one year period (January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000) at the rate of $12.50 per square foot. - Carried. Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT the confidential legal opinion on rumble strips received from the County Solicitor be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT the vacation carryover request received through the Dutton Library be approved. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren THAT the confidential report dated November 23, 1999 from the Director of Human Resources regarding a labour relations matter be approved for implementation. - Carried. County Council 11 November 23, 1999 Moved by Councillor McPhail Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT the Warden be directed to send a letter to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health, and Provincial Party Leaders, requesting a decision on the County's and City's application for governance of the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit, so that the efficiencies identified in the said application can be implemented in a timely manner. - Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the Warden be directed to send a letter to Mr. Steve Peters, M.P.P., expressing County Council's disappointment in the handling of a recent petition he presented to The House regarding the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit, especially since Mr. Peters supported the original application. - Carried Unanimously. Road ClosinQ - Municipality of Bayham - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT the County of Elgin has no objection to the Municipality of Bayham closing the following road allowance: River Street lying north of Chapel Street, Registered Plan #54, geographical location Village of Vienna, and all of the alley lying between Lots 3 and 4, north of River Road, Registered Plan #54, geographical location Village of Vienna, in the Municipality of Bayham. - Carried. Matters of UrQency (continued from the morning meeting) Councillor Walters informed Council that the Ministry of Transportation has requested comments from the Municipality of Central Elgin on their intention to make improvements to Highway No.3 by-pass from Talbotville to Centennial Avenue. Council reviewed and supported the letter from Central Elgin, requesting the MTO to consider construction of an overpass rather than a by-pass, due to volume of traffic and safety concerns. Council also directed that Mr. Plant from M.T.O. be requested to attend a County Council meeting to discuss the issue. Moved by Councillor Clutterbuck Seconded by Councillor McPhail THAT the Council for the County of Elgin supports the letter from the Municipality of Central Elgin requesting the MTO to consider the construction of an overpass when discussing improvements to the Highway No.3 by-pass; and, THAT Mr. Plant of the MTO be invited to attend a future County Council Meeting to discuss this matter; and, THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the City of St. Thomas and Mr. Stephen Peters, M.P.P. - Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT we adopt the recommendations of Committee Of The Whole Council. - Carried. County Council 12 November 23, 1999 The Chief Administrative Officer reminded Council it is time to schedule his Performance Evaluation. Council will conduct the evaluation on December 16, 1999, if time allows. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor van Kasteren Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT By-Law No. 99-40 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the County of Elgin to Enter Into an Agreement with the City of St. Thomas to Permit Construction of an Intersection at Ron McNeil Line and Burwell Road" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT By-Law No. 99-40 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Clutterbuck THAT By-Law No. 99-41 "Being a By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the November 23, 1999 Meeting" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT By-Law No. 99-41 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Warden VanBrenk thanked Council for the Banquet to honour him and suggested the same committee members handle the process for next year and meet shortly to start the arrangements. The Director of Homes and Senior Services advised Council that Mr. Mel Mekinda is ill and unable to make a presentation regarding design concepts of the new Elgin Manor. Mr. Doug Snyder will make a presentation in Mr. Mekinda's absence, at a public meeting tomorrow, at Elgin Manor at 2:30 P.M., and invited Council to attend. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT we do now adjourn at 3:32 P.M. to meet again on December 14,1999 at 7:00 P.M. - Carried. Mark G. McDonald, Chief Administrative Officer. Duncan J. McPhail, Warden.