October 15, 2002 Minutes
COUNTY OF ELGIN
Tuesday, October 15, 2002
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 1 :00 P.M., in
accordance with adjournment, with all members in attendance except Councillor Rock.
Mr. Fred Galloway, Consultant, also attended.
Warden Wilson in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF-
None.
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole Council.
- Carried.
Work Plan for Review of EIQin County's LonQ- Term Care Homes - Chief
Administrative Officer and Director of Homes and Seniors Services
The Chief Administrative Officer highlighted various aspects of the report and Council
asked many questions of the Director of Homes, the Chief Administrative Officer and Mr.
Galloway. The report was amended to include the provision of open meetings wherever
possible. Minutes and reports would flow through to Council in a timely manner.
Councillor Habkirk noted that Thames Valley District Health Council is dealing with health
system planning and is encouraging public input. This may assist with future planning for
the type of care offered in Elgin's Homes for Seniors.
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor VanBrenk
THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Homes and
Seniors Services dated October 1, 2002 entitled "Workplan For Review of Elgin County's
Long-Term Care Homes" be approved, as amended, for implementation.
- Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Faulds
THAT we do now proceed In-Camera to discuss personnel and legal matters.
- Carried.
Mr. Galloway, media, and staff were excused except Director of Homes and the Chief
Administrative Officer and Deputy Clerk at 1:40 P.M.
The Deputy Clerk was excused at 1 :55 P.M.
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT we do now rise and report.
- Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Mcintyre
Seconded by Councillor Faulds
THAT the confidential letter from the County Solicitor dated October 9,2002 suggesting a
course of action relative to a legal matter be approved.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Faulds
THAT we do adopt the recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole Council.
- Carried.
BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Crevits
Seconded by Councillor McPhail
THAT By-Law No. 02-27 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the County of Elgin at the October 15th, 2002 Meeting" be read a first and
second time.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor Stewart
Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT By-Law No. 02-27 be read a third time and finally passed.
- Carried.
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor McPhail
THAT we do now adjourn at 3:25 P.M. to meet again on October 29th, 2002 at 9:00 AM.
- Carried.
Mark G. McDonald,
Chief Administrative Officer.
John R. Wilson,
Warden.