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January 23, 2001 Minutes COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 23, 2001 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 9:10 AM., in accordance with adjournment, with all members in attendance except Councillors Rock and VanBrenk. Warden McPhail in the Chair. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the minutes of the meeting held on December 12 and 14, 2000 be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - None. DELEGATIONS Mayor Peter Ostojic, Roy Main, City Administrator, and Roy Lyons, Fire Chief, and Bob Barber, Deputy Fire Chief, City of St. Thomas, attended at 9: 1 0 AM. to thank Council, Lower-Tier municipalities and staff for their assistance in helping to prepare the Memorial Arena for the funeral of Captain Redman. The spirit and co-operation extended was greatly appreciated and support efforts will not be forgotten. Mayor Ostojic extended his Council's willingness to discuss common issues and requested that the two Councils meet on a regular basis throughout the year and offered to have City Council hold the first joint meeting. Warden McPhail thanked Mayor Ostojic for his kind words and expressed Council's sympathy for the loss of one of their emergency service personnel. Discussion on the City's request would be carried out later in the day. The delegation left at 9: 16 AM. Ms. Cathy Obright, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, attended at 9:16 AM. to outline their campaign for 2001 and requested Council and employee participation in their "Paint the Town Red" fundraising program by purchasing tickets to the Chili Cookoff on February 5th along with other activities. She indicated that Elgin County contributes more per capita than many larger municipalities. The Warden thanked the delegation for attending and Ms. Obright left at 9:22 AM. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Crevits THAT we do now move into Committee of the Whole Council. - Carried. COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS Year 2000 Summary EIQin County Tree By-Law No. 87-6 - Tree CommissionerlWeed Inspector Mr. Bryan Hall attended in Mr. Geurts absence (teaching course). Mr. Hall noted this has been a record year in which a larger than usual number of applications have been received. Warden McPhail noted that the Tree Commissioner has been very proactive in protecting the County's tree cover. County Council 2 January 23, 2001 Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the report from the County Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector "Year 2000 Summary Elgin County Tree By-Law No. 87-6" be received and filed. - Carried. Application for Minor Exception. Lot 14. Conc. 5. West EIQin - Tree Commissioner/ Weed Inspector Mr. Bryan Hall noted that neighbours have no objection nor does the Conservation Authority to this exception to the policy. The applicant has indicated replanting will take place. Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Crevits THAT the Application for Minor Exception to the Trees Act from Mr. John Johnson, Lot 4, Conc. 5, West Elgin, to clear approximately 2 acres of bush, be approved. - Carried. Warden McPhail thanked the delegation for attending and Mr. Hall left at 9:27 AM. OPP PolicinQ Invoices - Director of Financial Services Invoices have been received for policing services since July 1 and, as the Police Services Board has not been formed to date, the Management Board Secretariat has agreed to waive interest penalties and requested payment of the outstanding invoices. The Director projected the costs owing by the Lower-Tier municipalities for 2000 and presented them for consideration. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT the OPP Policing Invoices be prorated based on the 1999 actual incidents breakdown as provided by the Ontario Provincial Police; and, THAT a reconciliation be prepared once the 2000 actual incidents breakdown has been provided by the OPP; and, THAT this method continue until the Police Services Board has been established. - Carried. HiQhway #3 PlanninQ Study - Technical Services Officer The Technical Services Officer indicated that meetings have been held between staff, MTO and Lower-Tier municipalities involved, to discuss highway improvements. Mr. Dutchak noted that property designated as a potential highway improvement location cannot be developed because the entire parcel is barred from any action on it even if only one corner is designated. Central Elgin has indicated that there is a great potential for growth along these locations and potential revenue is being lost. The Technical Services Officer noted it would take approximately two years to complete the study. Council consensus was that many questions need to be answered by the MTO and that the City of St. Thomas involvement should be explored before proceeding with a study. County Council 3 January 23, 2001 Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario be requested to fund 50% of the Highway #3 Planning Study; and, THAT staff be directed to convene a meeting with the benefiting municipalities, including the City of St. Thomas, to determine a cost-sharing formula for the remaining 50% of the cost of the study; and further, THAT the MTO be requested to confirm in writing their willingness to move up the date of construction upon completion of the study. - Carried. Council took a break at 9:59 AM. and reconvened at 10:12 AM. DELEGATION Mr. Harry Mezenberg, West Elgin Health Care Facility, attended at 10:12 AM., to present a Capital Development Proposal. The delegation requested Council's consideration to help fund the new facility in the amount of $50,000 in 2001 and $50,000 in 2002, towards land acquisition and servicing of the lot and building. Various agencies have indicated they may be interested in renting space in the new facility to better serve the west end of the County. The delegation is expecting consideration for capital funding by the Ministry of Health in February or March 2001. Councillors indicated taxpayers in other municipalities have expended considerable money within their own municipality for health centres and discussion with the West Elgin community should be accelerated. Warden McPhail commended the delegation for their efforts and indicated that Council would consider the request during their budget deliberations. The delegation left at 10:26 AM. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT the request for funding the West Elgin Health Care Facility be referred to the 2001 budget deliberations. - Carried. Plank Road (County Road #19) and Calton Line (County Road #45) Intersection Safety Improvements - Technical Services Officer The Technical Services Officer indicated that skewed roadways are quite a problem and reconfiguration of the roadway should alleviate the sight concerns. Once the roadway is reconfigured, the flashing beacon would be removed. Council discussed the possibility of the installation of a cement island, a reduction in the speed limit and removal of trees to help reduce the potential of a collision at the corner. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the intersection of County Road #19 (Plank Road) and County Road #45 (Calton Line) in the Municipality of Bayham be reconstructed to create a perpendicular configuration to upgrade the intersection to current design standards in an attempt to reduce potential collisions; and, THAT the existing intersection control beacon be removed upon completion of the project; and, THAT the work be completed in conjunction with the reconstruction of County Road #45 currently proposed in the 5 year capital budget; and, County Council 4 January 23, 2001 THAT the local municipality remove the trees on the west side of Plank Road north of the intersection to facilitate greater sight distance. - Lost. Councillor Wilson requested that staff be directed to review the 5-Year Plan and accelerate the project's placement. The reconstruction of Calton Line will be at a substantial cost and safety improvements could be moved further into the 5-Year Plan. Moved by Councillor Crevits Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the report on intersection safety improvements on Plank Road be deferred and staff be requested to review the 5-Year Capital Plan and recommend moving the intersection improvements ahead in the timetable, with a complete discussion of the impact this will have on other projects scheduled within the Plan. - Carried. Road 4 EnQineerinQ Services ReQuest For Proposals - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services The Manager of Engineering Services indicated that the reconstruction of Road 4 is extensive and staff are recommending that the project be completed over four years. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT Earth Tech (Canada) Inc. complete the detailed design for the Sunset Road Reconstruction Project at an estimated cost of $60,000; and, THAT Earth Tech (Canada) Inc. tender, inspect and administer the reconstruction of Sunset Road when that work is scheduled by Council; and, THAT the funds for the detailed design be allocated from the 2001 Engineering Services Capital Budget. - Carried. Telecommunications EQuipment for the EmerQency Operations Centre - EmerQency Measures Co-Ordinator Mr. Roy Lyons, St. Thomas Fire Chief, attended and explained that the antennae would be installed on the roof of the Administration Building and equipment kept here in the Emergency Operations Centre. Chief Lyons reported that Spectrum Communications maintains the current telecommunications equipment and it would be advisable to continue with them. The City of St. Thomas has put the money in the 2000 budget and will be requested to reconfirm their funding of the equipment. Council instructed staff to consult with OPP Staff Sergeant Cox prior to going ahead with purchase and the report will be deferred until Sergeant Cox has reviewed the project. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT the report on the Telecommunications Equipment for the Emergency Operations Centre be referred back to staff for consultation with OPP Staff Sergeant Cox and report back to Council. - Carried. County Council 5 January 23, 2001 POA AQreements - Local Side AQreement and Memorandum of UnderstandinQ - EmerQency Measures Co-Ordinator Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the Warden and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding and the Local Side Agreement with the Ministry of the Attorney General for the transfer of Provincial Offences Act responsibilities to the County of Elgin. - Carried. Plank Road Reconstruction in Straffordville and Eden - Technical Services Officer The Technical Services Officer reported that the Township of Bayham has selected a sanitary services contractor and additional roadwork could be carried out this year. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Crevits THAT the County of Elgin complete the road reconstruction project of Plank Road (County Road #19) Straffordville in 2001 for an estimated cost of $475,000; and, THAT the County of Elgin complete the road reconstruction of Plank Road (County Road #19) in Eden for the price of $500,000 as submitted by tender from Classic Excavating Inc., in conjunction with the Municipality of Bayham's sanitary sewer project; and, THAT these projects be funded from the Engineering Services 2001 Capital Budget. - Carried. WellinQton Road Intersection Reconstructions at Ford Road and McBain Line - Technical Services Officer Reconstruction of the intersections is necessary for development of property in the area. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Crevits THAT the Engineering Services Department be directed to advertise for Consulting Services for survey, design, administration and inspection of the intersection of Wellington Road at Ford Road and at Wellington Road and McBain Line; and, THAT these costs be funded under the Year 2001 Engineering Services Capital Budget. - Carried. Sanitary Services for the Administration BuildinQ - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services The Manager of Engineering Services reported that the Province will discontinue providing services to the Administration Building within the next three years. Council discussed various methods of becoming self-sufficient and providing services to the Administration Building. Council directed the report be amended to include investigation of a small package treatment plant during discussions. County Council 6 January 23, 2001 Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Crevits THAT the Municipality of Central Elgin be requested to undertake a Class Environmental Assessment for the provision for sanitary sewer servicing for the Administration Building and report back to the County of Elgin on the cost sharing formula and the time frame for the discontinuance through the existing Ontario Psychiatric Hospital system; and further, THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the agreement with the Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet regarding the three-year sewage agreement. - Carried. Ontario Superbuild Sports. Culture and Tourism Partnership - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services The Manager of Engineering Services reported that the Museum requires health and safety upgrades to the building in order to fit within the mandate of the Superbuild Program. Councillor Faulds requested the report include investigation of the basement under the 1848 section of the building. Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to sign the following resolution for Round 1 for the SuperBuild initiative: WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin (the "Municipality") has received and considered the Government of Ontario SuperBuild Corporation Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships ("SCTP") initiative Round 1 Application Guidebook (the "Guidebook"). and , , WHEREAS Council has assessed its capital priorities against the SCTP initiative Round 1 application requirements as set out in the Guidebook and intends to submit a letter of intent for qualifying the Elgin County Pioneer Museum project (the "Project") for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative; and, WHEREAS Council confirms that the Municipality is compliant or in the process of gaining compliance with the new Ministry of Environment Drinking Water Protection Regulation, Ontario Regulation 459/00 made August 9, 2000 ("DWPR"); and, WHEREAS Council considers the Project to be its highest sport, recreational, cultural or tourism infrastructure priority for the Municipality; and further, THAT Council will determine its level of participation (financial), if any, once the contribution formula has been announced. - Carried. KinQ GeorQe Lift BridQe in Port Stanley - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services The Manager of Engineering Services advised that the report done in 1997 is outdated and should be performed at least every two years to comply with the Bridge Code. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Crevits THAT Burgess Engineering Incorporated complete the structural, mechanical and electrical inspection of the King George Lift, that will ensure compliance with the Bridge Code, at the quoted price of $22,500 plus G.S.T.; and, County Council 7 January 23, 2001 THAT the Municipality of Central Elgin be requested to fund 50% of the total cost of the King George Lift Bridge inspection report commissioned by the County of Elgin; and, THAT the remaining 50% of the total cost to create the report be funded by the 2001 Engineering Services Budget. - Carried. Update to Maintenance AQreements - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services The Manager of Engineering Services reported that local road superintendents have reviewed the agreement and changes have been incorporated into the document. The agreement has been forwarded to the County Solicitor for finalization Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT the County formally adopts the maintenance agreements between the County and the Lower-Tiers, as amended; and, THAT Engineering Services forward the final draft maintenance agreements back to the Lower-Tiers to be adopted by resolution. - Carried. Skewed Intersections - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services The Manager of Engineering Services reported that the raised ripple island should not interfere with winter road maintenance and would be tried as a test project. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT Concrete Ripple Island as per the attached County of Elgin policy be installed as a test case at the intersection of Imperial Road and Ron McNeil Line and staff report back to Council at a later date on the effectiveness of said test case. - Carried. Waste ManaQement Master Plan - Chief Administrative Officer Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Crevits THAT the Report to the County of Elgin and the City of St. Thomas on Waste Management Planning which includes the Waste Management Master Plan and the Background to the Waste Management Master Plan dated December 1998 be approved. - Carried. Schedule of Council MeetinQs for 2001 - The ManaQement Team Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the report from the Management Team on "Schedule of Council Meetings for 2001" be approved. - Carried. County Council 8 January 23, 2001 Optimization of Green Lane Landfill - Chief Administrative Officer Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the report on the Optimization of Green Lane Landfill be received and filed for information purposes. - Carried. Appointment to the Performance Excellence Committee - Chief Administrative Officer Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT Mr. Perry Clutterbuck, immediate Past Warden of County Council, be appointed to serve on the Performance Excellence Committee to replace Mr. Harry Mezenberg appointed in 1998; and, THAT Mr. Harry Mezenberg be thanked for his service to the Committee. - Carried. Aylmer Library Renovations - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Councillor Habkirk noted that there was quite a cost overrun and that precautions should be taken to avoid these circumstances in the future. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT the report "Aylmer Library Renovations" from the Manager of Library Services be received and filed. - Carried. Comprehensive Insurance ProQram - 2001 - Deputy Clerk Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the report from the Deputy Clerk on the "Comprehensive Insurance Program - 2001" be received and filed. - Carried. Confirmation of the Police Services Board (EIQin Group) - Chief Administrative Officer Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the attached report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated January 1 th, 2001 entitled "Confirmation Of The Police Services Board (Elgin Group)" be approved for distribution to the six participating municipalities for consideration. - Carried. County Council 9 January 23, 2001 CORRESPONDENCE Items for Consideration 1. Janet Beckett, City Clerk, Port Colborne, with a resolution requesting the Federal and Provincial Governments to enact Remembrance Day as a statutory holiday throughout Canada. 2. Federation of Canadian Municipalities, with membership invoice April 1 , 2001 to March 31,2002. 3. David M. Anderson, Director of Development & Property, County of Renfrew, with resolutions: 1) concerning the proposal to dump garbage in the abandoned Adams Mine; and 2) concerning the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation's proposed Ontario Parcel Alliance. 4. Ann Mulvale, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, with 2001 membership invoice and report on AMO's Record of Achievement 1999-2000. 5. Greg Grondin, Chair, St. Thomas Public Library, with a request for renewal of funding to the St. Thomas Public Library. 6. 2001 ROMAlOGRA Annual Conference, Nominations and Elections information. 7. Celebrate Canada Committee for Ontario, with information on the Canada Day Youth Award 2000. 8. Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, with information on three award programs for volunteer recognition. 9. Lori Chamberlain, STEPAC Executive Director, St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre, requesting that one member of Elgin County Council be appointed to STEPAC's Board of Directors for the Year 2000/01. 10. Carl-Wilhelm Bienefeld, President, St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association, requesting the appointment of Perry Clutterbuck to the ETA Board as well as a member of the Ontario Farmers Association. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT Correspondence Item #1 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #2. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin renew its membership in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the Year 2001 in the amount of $4,835.47. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT Correspondence Item #3 be received and filed. - Carried. County Council 10 January 23, 2001 The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #4. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin renew its membership in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Year 2001 in the amount of $2,752.92. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Crevits THAT Correspondence Item #5 be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT Correspondence Item #6 be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Crevits THAT Correspondence Item #7 be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT Correspondence Item #8 be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT Correspondence Item #9 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #10. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT Mr. Perry Clutterbuck be appointed as a County representative to the St. Thomas- Elgin Tourist Association for 2001. - Carried. Warden McPhail indicated the Ontario Farmers Association has been contacted and their membership will be solicited for a representative on the Tourist Association Board. Items for Information (Consent AQenda) 1. OPAC Communique, "OPAC Welcomes Special Advisor to the Minister of Finance". County Council 11 January 23, 2001 2. Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, with copy of correspondence in regard to Council's resolution in support of the position paper from the Farm Animal Coalition of Elgin. 3. 2001 ROMAlOGRA Combined Conferences, Preliminary Program, Conference and Accommodation Registration information. 4. P.J. Leack, City Clerk, City of St. Thomas, with the City's appointments to the 9-1-1 Steering Committee/Elgin County Emergency Measures Committee and the Dispute Resolution Committee. 5. Premier Michael D. Harris, acknowledging: 1) Council's resolution calling for the reinstatement of the special circumstances fund; and 2) Council's resolution concerning privatization of correction services in Ontario. 6. Honourable Tony Clement, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with the formal requirements for the Municipal Performance Measurements Program. 7. Federation of Canadian Municipalities with: 1) Conference Registration Information for the Sustainable Communities National Conference February 8-10; and 2) Call for Resolutions for Consideration by the FCM National Board of Directors, March 2001 or FCM Annual Conference, June 2001. 8. Letters of thank you for funding received from: 1) Rodney-Aldborough Agricultural Society 2) 4-H Association 3) Fanshawe College 4) Quad County Support Services 9. Neil T. McKerrell, Executive Director, Ministry of the Solicitor General, announcing "National Emergency Preparedness Week" from May 7-13, 2001. 10. Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, acknowledging Council's resolution concerning start-up funding for the transfer of land ambulance services to municipalities. 11. AMO Member Communication ALERT: 1) Toward a New Municipal Act; 2) Two More Bills Pass Legislature and Review of OPAC Announced. 12. Karen Haslam, Mayor, City of Stratford, with registration forms and delegate information to the "OSUM 2001" Conference in the City of Stratford, May 2_5th, 2001. 13. Dr. Terry Francis, with copy of correspondence to the Municipality of Central Elgin concerning negotiations regarding the Sunset/Lyndale waterline. 14. David Stewart, County of Renfrew, with the AMO Directors Report, November 2000. 15. Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, acknowledging Council's resolution concerning the possible sale of the Ontario Clean Water Agency. 16. Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, congratulating the Warden and Members of Council on their election to County Council and outlining some of the challenges to come over the next three years. 17. Premier Michael D. Harris, congratulating Warden McPhail and members of Council on winning their recent elections. 18. Harry Hoover, Manager, Elgin General Hospital Ambulance Service, thanking Council for the retirement gift presented to him at his reception. 19. Honourable James M. Flaherty, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, with an update on the POA transfer initiative. County Council 12 January 23, 2001 20. Honourable Dan Newman, Minister of the Environment, acknowledging Council's support for the renewal of the Canada-Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem. 21. Ontario News Release Communique and Backgrounder: 1) $300 Million SuperBuild Investment to Renew Ontario's Community Sport, Culture and Tourism Facilities; 2) SuperBuild Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships (SCTP) Initiative. 22. Association of Municipalities of Ontario, with registration for "Councillor Training" Challenges for the 2001-2003 Term. 23. Terry A Cunningham, Program Coordinator, Ontario Pharmacists' Association, requesting Council proclaim the week of March 5-11,2001 as "Pharmacy Awareness Week". 24. Mayor Peter Ostojic, City of St. Thomas, with a thank you for the County's assistance with the recent fire at 200 Chestnut Street. 25. Mayor Peter Ostojic, City of St. Thomas, re: continued co-operation between the County and City. 26. AMO Member Communication ALERT and NEWS RELEASE - "AMO Makes Another Petition for Transportation and Transit Funding". Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT Correspondence Items #1-26 be received and filed. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Statements/InQuiries by Members Councillor Stewart requested that Mr. Ron Bradfield be appointed to the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Board to replace him, as it conflicts with other meeting schedules. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT Mr. Ron Bradfield be appointed to the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Board as the County of Elgin's representative for the Year 2001. - Carried. Notice of Motion - None. Matters of UrQency - None. Council recessed for lunch at 12: 15 P.M. and reconvened at 1: 17 P.M. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT we do now proceed In-Camera to discuss personnel matters. - Carried. County Council 13 January 23, 2001 Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the County of Elgin accepts Mr. Steve Gibson's proposal as the County of Elgin's Provincial Offences Prosecutor, and that the Warden and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the contract. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT the tentative collective agreement be approved with SEIU at Bobier Villa subject to ratification by the Union. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Crevits THAT we adopt the recommendations of Committee Of The Whole Council. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT By-Law No. 01-01 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding With the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General for Provision of Court Administration and Support Functions, and Prosecutions Under Parts I and II of the Provincial Offences Act" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Crevits Seconded by Councillor Habkirk THAT By-Law No. 01-01 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT By-Law No. 01-02 "Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Local Side Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General Respecting the Transfer of Provincial Offences Act Functions to the County of Elgin" be read a first and second time. - Carried. County Council 14 January 23, 2001 Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Crevits THAT By-Law No. 01-02 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Habkirk Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT By-Law No. 01-03 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the January 23rd, 2001 Meeting" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT By-Law No. 01-03 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT we do now adjourn at 2:56 P.M. to meet again on February 13th, 2001 at 9:00 AM. - Carried. Mark G. McDonald, Chief Administrative Officer. Duncan J. McPhail, Warden.