February 2, 2000 Minutes
COUNTY COUNCIL
Wednesday, February 2,2000
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 1 :09 P.M., in
accordance with adjournment, to deal with items deferred from January 25, 2000 meeting.
All members were present except Councillors VanBrenk , Rock and Clutterbuck.
Warden McPhail in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF -
None.
Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren
THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole Council.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren
THAT we move In-Camera to discuss property and personnel matters.
Carried.
O.P.P. NEGOTIATIONS
The Chief Administrative Officer was directed to discuss the OPP costing issue with local
Administrators and Treasurer's and report back to Council.
REGULATION OF TRAFFIC
Staff were directed to send out copies of the County's Regulation of Traffic By-law and
Municipal Enforcement Agreement to each municipality, for review and comment.
Senior staff except the Director of Human Resources, assistant to the Director of Human
Resources and the Chief Administrative Officer were excused at 1 :53 P.M.
Moved by Councillor Stewart
Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren
That we do now rise and report.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wilson
Seconded by Councillor Walters
THAT, at the request of the Township of Southwold and in accordance with Article 13 of
the Minister's Restructuring Order, Mr. James Mcintyre be authorized to replace Councillor
Clutterbuck as Southwold's representative on County Council, for medical reasons,
commencing on February 15, 2000 and terminating upon Councillor Clutterbuck's return.
Carried.
Staff were directed to proceed with the recommended negotiation protocol for collective
bargaining.
Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Warden be authorized and directed, on behalf of Elgin County Council, to write a
letter of appreciation to Dr. Sharon Hertwig thanking her for her dedication and
commitment to the Elgin-St. Thomas Board of Health.
-Carried
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Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the request by Uffen Incorporated to fulfill its lease obligations utilizing Room 23 at a
rate of $7.00 per square foot, commencing on March 1,2000, be approved.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor /Wilson
THAT the recommendations from the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- Carried.
BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Stewart
Seconded by Councillor van Kasteren
THAT By-Law No. 00-04 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the County of Elgin at the February 2, 2000 Meeting" be read a first and
second time.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Walters
THAT By-Law No. 00-04 be read a third time and finally passed.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT we do now adjourn at 4:00 P.M. to meet again on February 15,2000 at 9:00 AM.
- Carried.
Mark G. McDonald,
Chief Administrative Officer.
Duncan J. McPhail,
Warden.