February 13, 2001 Minutes
COUNTY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 13, 2001
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 9:07 AM., in
accordance with adjournment, with all members in attendance.
Warden McPhail in the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Mcintyre
Seconded by Councillor Habkirk
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on January 23, 2001 be adopted.
- Carried.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF-
None.
DELEGATIONS
Ms. Dorothy Wilson of the Children's Safety Village, attended at 9: 15 AM. and highlighted
the programs the organization offers, such as traffic, fire and bicycle safety, and 9-1-1
instruction to reduce injuries to children. The facility, which is scheduled to open in mid
April, is located in London near Fanshawe Village. The delegation indicated the Village
needs $300,000 to be debt-free and requested funding from the County. Corporate donors
would fund ongoing maintenance. Warden McPhail thanked the delegation for attending
and indicated the request would be considered during the 2001 budget deliberations. The
delegation left at 9:30 AM.
Ms. Susan McConnell of the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority attended at 9:30 AM., to
promote interest in the "Communities in Bloom Competition". Councillors were handed an
information package and asked to take it back to their lower-tier municipalities for
discussion. Ms. McConnell offered to appear before any organization that is interested in
participating. The delegation left at 9:35 AM.
Moved by Councillor Wilson
Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk
THAT we do now move into Committee of the Whole Council.
- Carried.
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Tree CommissionerlWeed Inspector
Mr. Bryan Hall, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, attended at 9:36 AM. and advised
that Hugh Geurts, County Tree Commissioner and Weed Inspector, has taken a position
with the Ministry of the Environment, and an ad has been placed to fill the vacancy.
Application for Minor Exception Lot 4. Conc. 5. South of A. Dutton/Dunwich
Mr. Hall presented a resubmission of an application by Mr. Egbert Verbrugge to clear 8-12
acres of bush (4 acres applies to the County By-Law) and noted that the landowner has
agreed to make a contribution to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority to
replace the trees that will be cleared. Mr. Verbrugge supplied a confidential drainage
assessment, which concluded that this clearing would have minimal impact on future
runoff. The Chief Administrative Officer advised that an opinion had been received from
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the County Solicitor recommending a save harmless agreement be signed in favour of the
County to offset any potential liability issues.
Moved by Councillor Crevits
Seconded by Councillor Habkirk
THAT the Application for Minor Exception to the Trees Act from Mr. Egbert Verbrugge, Lot
4, Concession 5, South of A, Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich, to clear approximately 4
acres of bush that apply to the County Tree By-Law, be approved subject to the following
conditions:
THAT Mr. Verbrugge make a contribution to a local conservation/heritage association to
ensure an equivalent acreage of forest is planted as per the County's No Net Loss Policy;
and
THAT Mr. Verbrugge prepare and execute a save harmless/indemnity agreement in favour
of the County of Elgin, at his cost and in a form approved by the County Solicitor.
- Carried.
Mr. Hall was requested to report to a future meeting how many acres of trees have been
cleared and where the replanting occurred. Mr. Hall left at 9:41 AM.
Capital BudQet - Software - Director of Financial Services
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Faulds
THAT, as an add-on to our current accounting software, a job costing module for capital
budgeting be purchased at the total quoted price of $4,980.65; and,
THAT the purchase be expensed to the Information Technologies Reserve account.
- Carried.
Write-Offs and Supplementals - Director of Financial Services
The Director of Financial Services explained that in 2000 many write-offs were received in
significant amounts, mostly due to Current Value Assessments and Provincial caps, and
this increase would follow through to the lower-tier and school boards. The Director
advised that we might receive additional write-offs prior to closing out the 2000 Budget.
Moved by Councillor Mcintyre
Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the report "Write-Offs and Supplementals" from the Director of Financial Services
be received and filed.
- Carried.
County Roads Maintenance Payments - Director of Financial Services
Moved by Councillor Wilson
Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk
THAT the payment schedule to the Lower-Tier Municipalities for County Road
maintenance change to 12.5% of the total allocation for each payment due January 31,
February 28, March 31, and April 30, and 25% of the total allocation for each payment
due September 30 and December 15.
- Carried.
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Three-Year Computer Plan and IT Audit - ManaQer of Library Services. Director of
Financial Services. Director of Human Resources. and Chief Administrative Officer
The report explained that the County is much more involved in automation and a plan
should be formulated for future needs.
Moved by Councillor Rock
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT LGS Group Incorporated be awarded the contract for the preparation of a Systems
Audit and Three-Year Computer Plan for the County of Elgin at a total cost not to exceed
$33,725.00 including all expenses and GST; and,
THAT the funds for the study be allocated from the Computer Reserve Account.
- Carried.
Council took a break at 10:01 AM. and reconvened at 10:19 AM.
DELEGATION
Mr. Charles Knapp, Consultant, Places to Retire Inc. attended at 10: 19 AM. to solicit
interest in the publication "Places to Retire in Canada" which has a circulation of 100,000
copies. Mr. Knapp handed out copies of the magazine and indicated the deadline for
partnership is March 2, 2001 for interested parties. The County representative on the
Elgin Tourist Association agreed to take this matter to their next meeting and requested
Mr. Knapp to attend. The delegation left at 10:34 AM.
Appeal to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to Transfer Homes for the
AQed to Schedule Two from Schedule One - Director of Human Resources
The Director of Human Resources outlined the process which began in 1997 when an
appeal was launched by Heath Lambert Benefits Consulting, on behalf of the County of
Elgin and other municipalities, against the denial by the WSIB to transfer Homes for the
Aged into Schedule Two. Potential savings should be realized this year if the County
pays the Provisional Special Assessment before February 28,2001, as well as in future
years. Mr. Don Timmins attended and answered questions from Council.
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Faulds
THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin, accept the opportunity, without prejudice or
precedent, to transfer the Homes for the Aged from Schedule One to Schedule Two; and,
THAT it pay to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board the required Provisional
Special Assessment estimated at $115,826.63; and,
THAT this money be taken from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board reserves
previously set aside; and,
THAT Heath Lambert Benefits Consulting continue to pursue the possibility of retroactivity
to 1998 for Rate Group 851, being the date that rate groups 845, 817-2 and 817-3 were
transferred to Schedule Two.
- Carried.
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WSIB Schedule 2 and Accidental Death and Disablement Insurance Underwritten by
Chubb Insurance Company of Canada - Director of Human Resources
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Crevits
THAT the renewal rates for the WSIB-Schedule 2 and Accidental Death and Disablement
Insurance coverage be adopted as follows:
Based on the projection of 220 FTE (full time equivalent) number of employees, the
premium deposit for the coverage in effect from January 1, 2001 to January 1, 2002 is:
$250,000 @ $0.048/$1,000 x 27 FTE 365 Days
$250,000 @ $0.019/$1,000 x 28 FTE 365 Days
$250,000 @ $0.096/$1,000 x 165 FTE 365 Days
Sub Total
Ontario Sales Tax
Total Amount Due
$ 324.00
$ 133.00
$3,960.00
$4,417.00
$ 353.36
$4,770.36
and,
THAT the funds for the coverage be taken from the WSIB reserve.
- Carried.
January 1. 2001 Renewal - Excess Indemnity for the County of EIQin CoveraQe by
the American Re-Insurance Company - Director of Human Resources
Moved by Councillor Rock
Seconded by Councillor Habkirk
THAT the 2001 renewal rates for coverage by American Re-Insurance Company for
Excess Indemnity be adopted as follows:
Premium deposit for the year 2001, based on the following estimates of
assessable earnings of $8,755,287 is:
$2,331,688 x 0.044% per $100.00 = $1,026.00
$6,423,599 x 0.149% per $100.00 = $9,571.00
Ontario Sales Tax = $ 847.76
and,
THAT the funds for the above coverage be taken from the WSIB reserve; and,
THAT this policy comes into effect January 1,2001 through January 1,2002.
- Carried.
Pre-Employment Criminal Reference Checks - Director of Human Resources
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT Human Resources Policy 3.40.1 "Pre-Employment Criminal Reference Checks" be
adopted.
- Carried.
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Alternative Work ArranQement - Director of Human Resources
Moved by Councillor Rock
Seconded by Councillor Faulds
THAT Human Resources Policy 2.10 "Alternative Work Arrangements" be adopted.
- Carried.
Proposed AmendinQ By-Law 01-05 to the Road ConsolidatinQ By-Law No. 99-17 -
ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT By-Law No. 99-17 to the Elgin County Road System be amended and the
necessary amending by-law be prepared.
- Carried.
New Format for Corporate Business Cards - Deputy Clerk
The Deputy Clerk presented a proposed new format for corporate business cards and
indicated the report should be amended by replacing the last paragraph to indicate staff
would order from the lowest-priced source.
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT all corporate business cards be ordered in a standard format on off-white business
card stock with the County Crest in colour and text in black ink; and,
THAT the business cards be replenished upon depletion of existing supplies; and,
THAT staff be authorized to order from the lowest-priced source.
- Carried.
Telecommunications EQuipment for the EmerQency Operations Centre - EmerQency
Measures Co-Ordinator and CommandinQ Staff SerQeant Cox. EIQin County OPP
Staff Sergeant Cox attended to answer questions from Council concerning communications
equipment. Councillors had concerns regarding the best placement of antennae, radio
communications problems, and the City's participation in sharing the cost of this project.
Moved by Councillor Rock
Seconded by Councillor Faulds
THAT County Council utilize the Government approved JEPP funding in the amount of
$12,887.10; and,
THAT County Council approve funding in the 2001 budget, in the amount of $10,267.74 to
purchase a base radio communications system for the Joint County/City Emergency
Operations Center; subject to confirmation of the City of St. Thomas for its share of the
project costs; and,
THAT $3,000.00 be set aside in the annual budget for maintenance and licensing fees for
the base, the cost of which to be shared by the City of St. Thomas and the County; and,
THAT all municipal councils be entitled to utilize the base radio communications in the
event of a local emergency; and,
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THAT the Central Ambulance Communications Centre be permitted to utilize the base
radio designated to Ambulance in the unlikely event that the London Central Ambulance
Communications Centre is not operable; and further,
THAT the Central Elgin Fire Chief be able to utilize the antennae on a daily basis, subject
to the understanding that the antennae will be disengaged from his system in an Elgin or
St. Thomas emergency.
- Carried.
Rare Scott-Sefton Collection of PhotoQraphs - ManaQer of Library Services
Mr. Ken Verrell attended at 11: 15 AM. to answer questions from Council regarding a
request for an interest free loan to produce a hard cover book of Scott-Sefton photographs.
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Habkirk
THAT County Council approve an interest-free loan not to exceed $30,000 to the Elgin
County Library, on behalf of the Elgin Photographic Heritage Society, for the production of
a book of rare pictures from the Scott-Sefton collection of Elgin's past heritage; and,
THAT County Council authorize the Manager of Library Services to commence the tender
procedure for the production of the book on behalf of the Elgin Photographic Heritage
Society; and,
THAT the Elgin Photographic Heritage Society pay back the interest free loan to the
County over a three-year period ending December 2004, through the sale of the books;
and,
THAT the County set these funds aside in the 2001 budget.
- Carried.
DELEGATION
Commanding Staff Sergeant Cox, Sergeant Chris Gheyson, and Constable Dennis
Harwood attended at 11 :15 AM. to present the Elgin County O.P.P. 2001 Business Plan
outlining the Mission Statement and Goals the O.P.P. would provide to the residents of
Elgin County. Constable Harwood handed out the Business Plan and Staff Sergeant Cox
requested that Council review the document and let him know how the O.P.P. can improve
their service to the County and its residents.
Warden McPhail thanked the delegation for attending, for their assistance at the recent
tragic fire in St. Thomas, and invited them to lunch with Council.
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Elgin County O.P.P. 2001 Business Plan be received and filed.
- Carried.
Space Needs Study/Library/Archives - ManaQer of Library Services
Moved by Councillor Rock
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the Manager of Library Services be authorized to recruit a firm to conduct a Space
Needs Study for the possible relocation of the Library Services Department to the Social
Services space, and the Library storage area in the basement, south end of the County
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Administration Building directly below the Social Services space for the possible
development of an Archives; and,
THAT the Space Needs Study not exceed $10,000; and,
THAT staff report to Council with the proposed floor plans and estimated construction
costs for Council's consideration; and,
THAT the amount be included in the Year 2001 Capital Budget.
- Carried.
2002 SeSQuicentennial of the County of EIQin (150 Years Since Incorporation as a
VillaQe) - ManaQer of Library Services
Moved by Councillor Wilson
Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT County Council authorize the Manager of Library Services to proceed with the
tender procedure for production of an atlas to commemorate the 2002 Sesquicentennial of
the County of Elgin for a cost not to exceed $45,000; and,
THAT the atlases be sold at a cost of $75.00 each with all revenue to go back to the
County of Elgin; and,
THAT the cost of the project be included in the 2001 budget.
- Carried.
Surplus Furniture - Terrace LodQe - Director of Homes and Senior Services
The Director of Homes and Senior Services reported that only one bid was received in
response to the advertisement for a portion of the dining room tables and chairs. The
balance would be included in the County auction.
Moved by Councillor Stewart
Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the Director of Homes and Senior Services be authorized to accept the bid of
$120.00 for six tables and 24 chairs from Harley Underhill for the surplus dining room
furniture at Terrace Lodge.
- Carried.
Statement of Convention Expenses; Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for
EIQin County Council; Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Outside
Boards - Director of Financial Services
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Crevits
THAT the "Director of Financial Services Statement of Convention Expenses",
"Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Elgin County Council" and
"Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Outside Boards" presented by
the Director of Financial Services be received and filed.
- Carried.
Council recessed at 12:01 P.M. and reconvened at 1 :05 P.M.
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Mr. Steve Peters M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London, and Ms. Susan Pollack (representing
Mr. Gar Knutson, M.P.), attended at 1 :05 P.M., at the invitation of Council. Mr. Peters
answered questions from Council, some of which were Lakeshore erosion, reassessment
of the farming community, OSTAR funding for waterline on Sunset Drive, tobacco
legislation (nitrosamine issue), and 401 accidents and detours. Mr. Peters indicated his
office could provide names and addresses where municipalities could write to express
their concerns for availability of subsidies regarding recent tobacco legislation. Staff will
provide correspondence and material on the Lakeshore erosion and 401 detours to Mr.
Peters and Mr. Knutson. Mr. Peters indicated he would forward Council's concerns to the
various Ministers involved. Warden McPhail thanked Mr. Peters and Ms. Pollack for
attending and indicated the invitation is open to Mr. Knutson to attend another meeting for
a round table discussion. The delegation left at 1:45 p.m.
CORRESPONDENCE
Items for Consideration
1. David Hartley, Road Superintendent, Township of Malahide, requesting the County
Engineering Services Department assistance with re-inspection of their bridge and
culvert appraisals.
2. Lloyd Perrin, Director of Physical Services, Municipality of Central Elgin, requesting
the County Engineering Services Department to complete bi-annual inspection of
bridges and culverts.
3. Marjory Morden, Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, with resolutions: 1) requesting
development of protocol for joint capital projects involving Boards and Trustees with
Town staff and Council members; 2) requesting involvement by the Province to fund
through the Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs the Environmental Farm Plan.
4. Richard Allaire, City Clerk, City of Cornwall, with a resolution requesting the Minister
of Health modify the Provincial Funding Formula to ensure equal funding to all
Ontario residents for medical services.
5. Phyllis Ketchabaw, Clerk, Town of Aylmer, with copy of correspondence requesting
the Province to review and reconsider legislation to allow school boards to establish
an Education Development Charge.
6. Gerry Den Hartogh, Chairman, 2001 Spring Convention Committee, Royal Canadian
Legion, requesting 325 County Pins for their "Community Goodwill Packages" to give
out at the convention.
Correspondence Items #1 and 2:
The Manager of Engineering Services explained that as Justin Lawrence is leaving
employment with the County, current staff would be unable to assist the Municipalities of
Malahide and Central Elgin with this work. Staff was authorized and directed to issue an
RFP for bridge and culvert appraisals on a County-wide basis.
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Crevits
THAT Correspondence Items #1 and 2 be received and filed.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT Correspondence Item #3 part 1 be received and filed.
- Carried.
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The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #3 part 2.
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Faulds
THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution of the Town of
Caledon to lobby the Provincial Government to provide funding for the Environmental
Farm Plan; and,
THAT the Federal Government be lobbied to reconsider extending the funding beyond the
first quarter of the year 2001 for this program.
- Carried.
The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #4.
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Faulds
THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution of the City of
Cornwall requesting the Ministry of Health to modify the Provincial funding formula so that
all Ontario residents receive the same level of medical services without additional
financial burden.
- Carried.
The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #5.
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk
THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the resolution of the Town of
Aylmer requesting the Province to review and reconsider legislation empowering District
School Boards with the ability to establish Education Development Charges.
- Carried Unanimously.
The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #6.
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin contribute, on behalf of its constituent
Municipalities, 325 County Pins and maps to the Royal Canadian Legion, for their
"Community Goodwill Packages" to be given out at the 2001 Spring Convention.
- Carried.
The Director of Homes and Senior Services requested that a letter be forwarded to the
Royal Canadian Legion thanking them for their assistance in the past. The Warden will
be attending their 75th Anniversary and will relay Council's heartfelt thanks.
Items for Information (Consent AQenda)
1. AMCTO Express Newsletter, January 2001.
2. Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC) Newsletter for Members January
2001.
3. Hugh Geurts, County Weed InspectorlTree Commissioner, announcing his
resignation from the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority.
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4. Honourable Dan Newman, Minister of the Environment, concerning Council's support
of the Township of Howick's resolution in regards to funding for inspections and
testing of water treatment plants.
5. Alice Johnson, Volunteer Chair, PITCH-IN ONTARIO, Lend A Hand-Clean Our Land
Project registration form and general information.
6. Fred Cane, Heritage Conservation Officer, Heritage and Libraries Branch, Ministry of
Citizenship, Culture & Recreation, announcing Ontario Heritage Properties Database.
7. Janice Soulliere, President, St. Thomas REACT Inc., regarding the non-profit
organizations fundraiser.
8. Bryan Hall, General Manager/Secretary Treasurer, Kettle Creek Conservation
Authority, acknowledging working partnership between the County's staff and KCCA
9. Eileen Floody, Campaign Co-ordinator, The Kidney Foundation of Canada,
Southwestern Ontario Chapter, announcing the March 2001 fundraising campaign.
10. Honourable Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, with a
nomination form and information regarding The Lincoln M. Alexander Award for
Leadership in Eliminating Racism.
11. RG. Morgan, Chair, Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Steering Committee,
announcing the 2001 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend and asking promotion of the
event through summer calendars or newsletters.
12. Honourable Norman W. Sterling, Minister of Correctional Services, concerning
Council's support of OPSEU's resolution opposing private sector involvement in the
delivery of correctional services in Ontario.
13. Novina Wong, City Clerk, City of Toronto, advising that the City of Windsor's
resolution regarding the transfer of waste materials using the 401 corridor to
Michigan will be presented as a deputation item at the Toronto City Works
Committee meeting on February 7,2001.
14. Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs,
regarding Council's endorsement of the County of Prince Edward's resolution
concerning ongoing services related to the review of nutrient management plans.
15. Eugene M. Storozinski, Consulting Arborist/Principal, 7 Oaks Tree Care & Urban
Forestry Consultant, offering professional services.
16. Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit advising the revised Boil Water Order issued August 2,
2000 has been revoked.
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Rock
THAT Correspondence Items #1-16 be received and filed.
- Carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Statements/InQuiries by Members
Councillor Wilson indicated there would be three new inductees to the Agricultural Hall of
Fame and that there will be a dedication ceremony on February 23rd for the new Elgin
Agricultural Heritage Room. Letters of recognition from the Warden will be forwarded to
all inductees.
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Councillor Wilson advised that Councillor Rock and he were appointed to the Police
Services Board, and Community Representative, K. Wayne Ward. The appointees
requested consideration be given for County staff to provide administrative advice and
assistance to the new Board.
Moved by Councillor Wilson
Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk
THAT County staff be authorized to provide administrative assistance and advice to the
Police Services Board during the formative stages of the Board's mandate.
- Carried.
Warden McPhail advised Mr. Terry Marquardt from the Ontario Ground Water Association
had attended meetings and provided advice at information seminars concerning the
security of water resources across the County. Council instructed staff to issue a $2000
donation to the Ontario Ground Water Association in recognition of the assistance
provided by Mr. Marquardt.
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT County Council make a contribution of $2,000 to the Ontario Ground Water
Association to help defray the expenses of Mr. Terry Marquardt who attended meetings to
discuss the security of water resources.
- Carried.
Notice of Motion - None.
Matters of UrQency - None.
Councillor Habkirk left at 2:26 P.M. Council took a break at 2:26 P.M. and reconvened at
2:43 P.M.
The Deputy Clerk requested that Council appoint a member to the 9-1-1 and Emergency
Measures Committees to replace former Councillor Perry Clutterbuck.
Moved by Councillor Wilson
Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk
THAT Councillor Mcintyre be appointed as the County's member on the 9-1-1 and
Emergency Measures Committees to December 31,2003.
- Carried.
Mr. Jim Hayhoe attended at 2:44 P.M. and left at 3:03 P.M.
Moved by Councillor Wilson
Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk
THAT we do now proceed In-Camera to discuss property and personnel matters.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT we do now rise and report.
- Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Stewart
Seconded by Councillor Crevits
THAT the Warden and appropriate signing officers be authorized to sign the collective
agreement with the Ontario Nurses Association, representing the full and part-time nurses
at Elgin Manor, Terrace Lodge and Bobier Villa, for the term January 1,2000 to December
31,2001.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Rock
Seconded by Councillor Crevits
THAT the St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association be encouraged to develop a long-range
business plan for key initiatives of the Association, with the understanding that the County
of Elgin would be receptive to providing funding assistance to retain a professional to
develop said plan.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Rock
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT we adopt the recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole Council.
- Carried.
BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Faulds
THAT By-Law No. 01-04 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of Collective
Agreements Between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and London and District
Service Workers' Union, Local 220, S.E.I.U., AF.L., C.1.0., C.L.C., with Respect to the
Corporation's Full and Part-Time Employees at the Elgin Manor, Terrace Lodge and
Bobier Villa" be read a first and second time.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Mcintyre
Seconded by Councillor Crevits
THAT By-Law No. 01-04 be read a third time and finally passed.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Stewart
Seconded by Councillor Faulds
THAT By-Law No. 01-05 "A By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 99-17, Adopting a Plan of
County Road Improvement and Establishing a County Road System" be read a first and
second time.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Rock
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT By-Law No. 01-05 be read a third time and finally passed.
- Carried.
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Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT By-Law No. 01-06 "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 Mcintyre
Seconded by Councillor Crevits
THAT By-Law No. 01-06 be read a third time and finally passed.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Stewart
Seconded by Councillor Faulds
THAT By-Law No. 01-07 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of
the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the February 13th, 2001 Meeting" be read a first
and second time.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Crevits
THAT By-Law No. 01-07 be read a third time and finally passed.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wilson
Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk
THAT we do now adjourn at 4:22 P.M. to meet again on March 13th, 2001 at 9:00 AM.
- Carried.
Mark G. McDonald,
Chief Administrative Officer.
Duncan J. McPhail,
Warden.