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March 9, 2004 Minutes COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, March 9,2004 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building, at 9:03 AM. in accordance with adjournment, with all members present except Warden Rock (illness) and Councillor Hofhuis (attended later). Deputy Warden Acre took the Chair in Warden Rock's absence. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Baldwin THAT the minutes from the meeting held on February 10,2004 be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF- Councillor Wilson declared a possible conflict regarding the report on "Well (Drinking Water) at White's Station (42343 Fruit Ridge Line)", as his firm may tender on the project and the report "Issue With Private Well on County Property", as his firm has completed work on this well. Councillor Wilson left the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on these reports when they were introduced. DELEGATIONS Mr. Christopher Borgal, Goldsmith Borgal & Company, and Mr. Claus Breede, Canadian Cultural Resource Consultants, attended at 9:03 AM. to present the Interim Report on the Future of the Elgin County Pioneer Museum, for discussion purposes. Mr. Breede noted a typographical error in the document, that being CSAO should read CASO. Mr. Borgal highlighted the questionnaire and responses received from the public, the public's view of the questions being one-sided, and noted that ample time was given to the public to raise questions and receive responses. Mr. Breede reviewed the condition of the original Museum building and noted it was not suitable for a County Museum. The original Museum should be considered for renovation as an adjunct to a County Museum due to its uniqueness, but most of the interior would have to be gutted. The CASO building creates a great premiere opportunity for both the County and the City, perhaps in partnership, to house a Museum. The former Alma College would not be appropriate for a Museum as well as the fourth floor of the Administration Building. The land adjacent to the Administration Building would create some tourism opportunities and building there could be pursued. Concerns were raised by Councillors, some of which were: lack of response to the questionnaire from the east and west areas; relocating in the general area and creation of a 'tourist walk'; other museums in the County operated by not-for-profit organizations and not by government; availability of expansion area for storage and restoration activities at the CASO building; substantial lease payments at the CASO building; and ownership of the CASO building. The Archivist's report entitled Museum Study Summary and Next Steps was then presented for consideration. Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Vowel THAT the document entitled "Location Study Elgin County Pioneer Museum, dated February 2004, presented by Goldsmith, Borgal and Company in affiliation with the Canadian Cultural Resource Consultants be received and filed; and, THAT the public be given an opportunity to provide written commentary to County Council on this document by April 8, 2004; and, THAT the firm of Goldsmith, Borgal and Company in affiliation with Canadian Cultural Resource Consultants provide a final report incorporating Council feedback and public commentaries by the end of May 2004. - Carried. County Council 2 March 9, 2004 Deputy Warden Acre thanked the delegation for attending and the persons left at 10: 11 AM. Council took a break at 10: 11 and reconvened at 10:20 AM. GRANT DELEGATIONS Mr. Dave McAdams, President, and Ms. Marg Emery, Tourism Co-Ordinator, St. Thomas- Elgin Tourist Association, attended at 10:20 AM. to present the 2003 Year in Review and speak to a 2004 grant request. Mr. McAdams noted that event quality and awareness of tourism opportunities in the community has improved greatly and a $14,000 grant from HRDC has been confirmed for producing brochures next year. As well, a rural tourism conference will be held in Port Stanley in the Spring, and a marketing group has been hired to assess tourism opportunities in the County and to provide guidance to the volunteer board. The members of the Tourist Association were thanked for the loan of materials that were displayed at the recent OGRAlROMA Conference. The delegation was requesting a grant for $35,550 for 2004. The Deputy Warden thanked the delegation for attending and the persons left at 10:29 AM. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the request for a 2004 grant of $35,550 from the St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association be referred to the grant deliberations. - Carried. Ms. Maureen Vandenberghe and Ms. Wendy Youth of the Tillsonburg and District Multi- Service Centre attended at 10:30 AM. to present a 2004 grant request of $5,556 for their Adult Basic Literacy Program. The delegation highlighted the program, which assists adults with reading, writing, and comprehension skills. The Deputy Warden thanked the delegation for attending and the persons left at 10:45 a.m. Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the request for a 2004 grant of $5,556 from the Tillsonburg and District Multi- Service Centre be referred to the grant deliberations. - Carried. Ms. Shirley Broadbent and Ms. Amy Dale, YWCA Board members, attended at 10:45 AM. to present a 2004 grant request of $50,000 for capital improvements. Ms. Dale highlighted the programs offered by the YWCA and usage of the building on Mary Street in St. Thomas. The old building requires extensive repairs to the exterior to be completed over the next three years and the City of St. Thomas has been approached for funding as well. The Deputy Warden thanked the delegation for attending and the persons left at 10:56 AM. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Vowel THAT the request for a 2004 grant of $50,000 from the YWCA be referred to the grant deliberations. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Baldwin THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole Council. - Carried. County Council 3 March 9, 2004 REPORTS Application for Minor Exception. Lot 14 & 15. Concession 10. Municipality of Bayham - Tree Commissioner Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Baldwin THAT the Application for Minor Exception to the Trees Act from Mr. Brian R. Greydon, Lot 14 & 15, Concession 10, Municipality of Bayham, to clear 0.6 hectares of woodlands to fill in a field for agriculture be approved, subject to replanting of a 1.5 ha area within a woodlot on another farm with assistance of the Long Point Region Conservation Authority. - Carried. Purchase of Windows XP Licenses - Revised - ManaQer of Information TechnoloQY Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Vowel THAT all County workstations be upgraded to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system; and, THAT Protek Systems supply the necessary operating system licenses; and, THAT the cost of the licensing be allocated from the 2004 Information Technology Operating Budget. - Carried. Life and L TD Benefit ChanQes - Human Resources Officer Moved by Councillor Baldwin Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT the amendment to the County's life insurance benefit to be based on the current wages be approved; and, THAT the L TD maximum coverage at $6,000.00 for the non-union group be approved. - Carried. Benefit Renewal Report 2004 - Effective March 1. 2004 - Director of Human Resources Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Vowel THAT based on the recommendation of Buffett Taylor & Associates, the Maritime Life premium rates presented in the 2004 Renewal Report be adopted for the County of Elgin and the Elgin Member Municipalities, effective March 1, 2004. - Carried. Ambulance Response Time Framework - Ambulance & EmerQency ManaQement Co-Ordinator The Ministry of Health has indicated funding is available to improve ambulance response times. Discussion ensued regarding coverage in the central area and perceptions of coverage in the western end of the County. Councillor Vowel indicated her ratepayers are concerned with differences in response times in various areas of Dutton/Dunwich. County Council 4 March 9, 2004 Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Vowel THAT an up-staff of 8 hours of the second ambulance vehicle in St. Thomas be approved, increasing from the current 16 hours/7 day on-site coverage to 24 hours/7 day on-site coverage, provided the Ministry of Health provides its share of funding dollars; and, THAT staff monitor the current hours of operation at the Dutton Ambulance Station and report back to Council in July 2004 for reassessment with comments from the Ministry on the business case proposition and discussion on improvements made to the service to date. - Carried. Annual Compliance Review at EIQin Manor - General ManaQer. LonQ- Term Care Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the report entitled "Annual Compliance Review at Elgin Manor" dated February 24, 2004, from the General Manager, Long-Term Care be received and filed. - Carried. Dietary Compliance Review at Terrace LodQe - General ManaQer. LonQ- Term Care Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Baldwin THAT the report entitled "Dietary Compliance Review at Terrace Lodge" dated February 26,2004, from the General Manager, Long-Term Care be received and filed. - Carried. Municipal Trade Show. June 2-3. 2004 - Technical Services Officer The Technical Services Officer handed out an event program, which will be hosted by the Elgin County Road Supervisors Association at the new East Elgin Community Complex in Aylmer on June 2-3, 2004. He further noted that individual Road Supervisors would be requesting staff participation at the event from their respective municipality. Councillor Faulds noted the grand opening for the East Elgin Community Complex would be June 11 and encouraged Councillors to attend, as well a donor recognition night would be held on May 28. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Baldwin THAT the report entitled "Municipal Trade Show, June 2-3,2004" dated February 26, 2004, from the Technical Services Officer be received and filed. - Carried. Off Road Vehicles - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT the County of Elgin will not permit the use of County Roads by "Off Road Vehicles" as defined under the Highway Traffic Act, Section 191.8; and, THAT the Elgin County Municipalities and the Elgin Group Police Services Board be so informed. - Carried Unanimously. County Council 5 March 9, 2004 Special Events Committee Update- Committee Chair The Chair of the County of Elgin Special Events Committee announced the annual County Picnic would be held June 19th at Pinafore Park and the Christmas Party would be held on November 2ih at St. Anne's Centre. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Baldwin THAT the report entitled "Special Events Committee Update" dated March 9,2004, from the Chair of the Special Events Committee be received and filed. - Carried. Council recessed at 11 :58 AM. and reconvened at 12:47 P.M. with Councillor Hofhuis in attendance. Well (DrinkinQ Water) at White's Station 42343 Fruit RidQe Line - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Councillor Wilson, having previously declared a conflict of interest, left the Chambers. Questions arose whether or not upgrading of waterlines on Highway #4 at Fruit Ridge Line is being considered by Central Elgin. Councillor Hofhuis indicated no discussions have occurred to date, however, the water issue could form part of leasing renewal deliberations for the garage by Central Elgin. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT installation of a new potable water well and decommissioning of the existing well located at White's Station at a total estimated cost of $10,000 be referred to Central Elgin for discussion along with the lease renewal for White's Station. - Carried. Councillor Wilson returned to Chambers. CNR CrossinQ. County Road 48. Mile 11.35 Talbot Subdivision - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Warwick THAT Warden Rock request a meeting with Gar Knutson, the Federal Member of Parliament for the County of Elgin, to assist in the application to install crossing protection on County Road 48, Ferguson Line, Mile 11.35, Talbot Sub-Division, County of Elgin. - Carried. St. GeorQe Street Curves - ManaQer of EnQineerinQ Services Discussion centered on the road being in a residential area and its classification as a County Road. The Chief Administrative Officer noted the two-year old road rationalization report could be brought back to Council for discussion. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT nine standard, 45 cm x 60 cm, chevron alignment signs be installed on St. George Street, County Road 26, immediately north of the railway crossing; and, THAT Mrs. Carol Fleming and Mr. Stan Beleutz be advised of the County's decision; and, THAT the required funds be allocated from the approved 2004 budget. - Carried. County Council 6 March 9, 2004 The Imminent FundinQ Crisis in LonQ-Term Care - Chief Administrative Officer The Chief Administrative Officer provided a prospective on the challenges in providing services in a Long-Term Care environment. Councillors questioned differences in funding contributions between Counties and why some are funding at a lower percentage than others. Staff noted that the grants, per resident, are the same Province-wide and rates charged to residents are legislated. Differences may be the level and type of service offered in the Home. Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Vowel THAT the report entitled "The Imminent Funding Crisis in Long-Term Care" dated February 26, 2004, from the Chief Administrative Officer, be received and filed. - Carried. Doctor ShortaQes and the Community Residency ProQram The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the proposal for funding would be forwarded to the governments shortly. Staff noted the Thames Valley District Health Council is working on a report for Paramedic and Nursing shortages. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Baldwin THAT the report entitled "Doctor Shortages and the Community Residency Program" dated February 27, 2004, from the Chief Administrative Officer be received and filed. - Carried. EIQinconnects/SteerinQ Committee - ManaQer of Library Services Moved by Councillor Vowel Seconded by Councillor Baldwin THAT Councillor Warwick and the Manager of Library Services be appointed as Council representatives to sit on the steering committee for Elginconnects, to assist with the implementation of the portal application. - Carried. Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Council: Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Outside Boards: and Treasurer's Statement of Convention Expenses - Director of Financial Services Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Vowel THAT the reports "Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Council"; "Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Outside Boards"; and "Treasurer's Statement of Convention Expenses" dated March 9, 2004, from the Director of Financial Services be approved. - Carried. Museum Lease Extension - Director of Financial Services Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT staff be directed to arrange an extension of the lease at 445 Talbot St., Suite 449, St. Thomas, for the Museum; and, THAT the funds for the extension be included in the 2004 budget request. - Carried. County Council 7 March 9, 2004 2004 Grant ReQuests - Director of Financial Services The Director of Financial Services reviewed the 2004 grant requests. Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the following grants be approved for consideration in the 2004 County Composite Budget: Shedden Agricultural Society Wallacetown Agricultural Society Rodney-Aldborough Agricultural Society Aylmer & East Elgin Agricultural Society Elgin 4-H Association Tillsonburg & District Multi-Service Centre Quad County Support Services Seniors Picnic St. Thomas-Elgin Art Gallery St. Thomas-Elgin YMCA Non-specific Town Crier Second Stage Housing East Elgin Medical Facility YWCA Easter Seal Society - St. Thomas-Elgin Elgin Community Nutrition Partnership Dutton/Dunwich Medical Building Royal Canadian Legion St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association TOTAL Correspondence for Consideration $ 4,500 $ 4,500 $ 4,500 $ 7,500 $ 2,000 $ 4,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,500 $ 7,500 $ 10,000 $ 5,000 $ 2,000 $ 3,500 $ 50,000 $ 10,000 $ 1 ,000 $ 5,000 $ 10,000 $ 5,000 $ 35,550 $176,050 - Carried. 1. AMO Member Communication For Your Information re: Doctor Shortages, with a resolution requesting support of the NOW Alliance and Its Rural Action Plan to address the chronic shortage of doctors across communities in Ontario. 2. Brenda J. Hamilton, Township Clerk, Loyalist Township, with a resolution requesting support from municipalities concerning the lack of commitment by the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Municipal Affairs to commit to a Fall 2004 reconciliation and the impact on CRF allocations. 3. Brian W. Knott, City Solicitor/Clerk, City of Sarnia, with a resolution concerning the rebates to municipalities from the PST and GST imposed on goods and services. 4. Town of North Perth with a resolution requesting the Federal and Provincial governments to invest in a plan to help fund universal metering programs by small municipalities to promote water conservation. 5. Mackie J. McLaren, Clerk-Treasurer, Horton Township, with a resolution petitioning the Provincial Government to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act concerning additional tests required beyond regular testing. 6. Mrs. Mary Clutterbuck, Chair, Elgin County Pioneer Museum, requesting that Council tour the two Museum locations prior to a decision being made on the Museum's future. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #1 : County Council 8 March 9, 2004 Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT the Elgin County Council supports the request by AMO for member municipalities to support the NOW Alliance and Its Rural Action Plan to address the chronic shortage of doctors across communities in Ontario. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #2: Moved by Councillor Baldwin Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT Correspondence Item #2 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #3: Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Vowel THAT Elgin County Council supports the resolution of the City of Sarnia concerning rebates to municipalities from the PST and GST imposed on goods and services. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #4: Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Hofhuis THAT Correspondence Item # 4 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #5: Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT Elgin County Council supports the resolution from Horton Township petitioning the Provincial Government to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act concerning additional tests required beyond regular testing. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted respecting Correspondence Item #6: Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT County Council tour both the 32 Talbot Street and 449 Talbot Street, St. Thomas Museum locations on March 23,2004 at 3:00 P.M. prior to a decision being made on the future of the Museum. - Carried. Correspondence for Information 1. Todd Case, County Warden, County of Lambton, "News Release", re: Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus at the ROMAlOGRA Conference concerning EMS funding, infrastructure funding and provincial sales tax rebate. County Council 9 March 9, 2004 2. London Free Press, February 27,2004 Edition, re: Minister to Review Rural School Issues. 3. John Donofrio, Acting Director, Labour Relations and Governance Branch, Ministry of Education, acknowledging Council's recommendation concerning the size and composition of the Thames Valley District School Board. 4. Gerry Kilian, Chair, Thames Canadian Heritage River Committee, with an invitation to attend the 4th Annual Thames River Symposium on Friday, March 26th. 5. Premier Dalton McGuinty, acknowledging Council's resolution: 1) supporting the City of Sarnia's resolution concerning the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; 2) regarding the enforcement of the Nutrient Management Act. 6. Right Honourable Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada, acknowledging Council's recommendation concerning the funding for municipalities and acceleration of infrastructure investments. 7. Frank Edmonds, Resident's Council President, Bobier Villa, and June Toogood, Mayor Resident's Council, Elgin Manor, thank you to Council for the gift of hairdressing/barber services for the residents during the month of December. 8. Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs, concerning the provincial position on the GST rebate for municipalities. 9. AMO Member Communication "For Your Information", re: Labour Issues Update. AMO Member Communication "ALERT', re: Renewing Our Communities - AMO's Pre-Budget Submission. 10. AMO Presents the 2004 AMO Conference "Renewing Our Communities" August 22- 25,2004, at the Westin Ottawa and the Ottawa Congress Centre, with registration form and accommodation information. 11. Jeff Okrucky, Operations Manager London/Sarnia, Union Gas, introducing himself to County Council and staff. 12. Steve Peters, M. P. P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, with copy of correspondence to: 1) Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, re: Line Fences Act; 2) Honourable Harinder Takhar, Minister of Transport, re: Emergency Detour Route, Highway 401. 13. Michael Curry, President, Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario, with information regarding the organization's function. 14. Christie Bubel, Teacher on Special Assignment, Thames Valley District School Board, with information on "Elgin's Family Fair" to be held on Saturday, April 3rd, 2004 at Parkside Collegiate Institute. 15. Bill Varvaris, Senior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Finance, acknowledging Council's resolution concerning the "omitted assessment" for trailers for the 2003 taxation year and OST AR funding for water system upgrades. Moved by Councillor Baldwin Seconded by Councillor Warwick THAT Correspondence Item #1-15 be received and filed. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Statements/InQuiries by Members - None. Notice of Motion - None. County Council 10 March 9, 2004 Matters of UrQency - None. Council recessed at 2:33 P.M. and reconvened at 2:46 P.M. Moved by Councillor Vowel Seconded by Councillor Warwick THAT we proceed In-Camera to discuss personnel and property matters. - Carried. Councillor Wilson, having previously declared a conflict of interest on the item dealing with decommissioning a well, left the Council Chambers at 2:53 P.M. and returned at 2:57 P.M. Senior staff except for the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Human Resources was excused from Chambers at 3:26 P.M. Moved by Councillor Warwick Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. The staff direction in the confidential report entitled Wage Adjustment, dated February 13, 2004, from the Director of Financial Services was approved. Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Vowel THAT the County of Elgin pay all costs to decommission the well on Lot 11, Concession 6, locally known as 7986 Centennial Road in Central Elgin, by a licensed operator; and, THAT the funds be allocated from the 2004 Engineering Miscellaneous Operations account. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT the terms and conditions of a five-year lease renewal with 1342961 Ontario Incorporated for space occupied at 99 Edward Street be approved and the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit be so advised upon ratification of the lease. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Vowel Moved by Councillor Faulds THAT the recommendations from the 2003 Compensation Review for Non-Union Employees in the confidential report from Gazda, Houlne & Associates be approved for implementation effective on April 1, 2004. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Warwick Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the report entitled "Homes' 2003 Budget Deficit" dated February 25,2004, from the General Manager, Long-Term Care be received and filed. - Carried. County Council 11 March 9, 2004 Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Warwick THAT staff prepare a summary budget comparison monthly to be included as an information item with the agenda for the last Council meeting of each month; and, THAT staff include, in the budget comparisons, items that have been included in the budget process that could significantly affect the variances and that have not yet been expended. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Warwick THAT the resignation of Mrs. Helen Notte as General Manager of Long-Term Care be accepted with regret; and, THAT a sub-committee composed of the Warden and two elected members appointed by the Warden, supported by the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Human Resources, and the Director of Financial Services be established to review the operation, organizational structure and budgets of the Homes and report to Council in a timely fashion; and, THAT the sub-committee be authorized to obtain external resources as deemed appropriate to conduct the review; and, THAT the County Chief Administrative Officer be appointed as Acting General Manager of Long-Term Care and the appropriate authorities be so advised; and, THAT the County Treasurer actively monitor the Homes' expenditures and ensure that budgets are being managed according to the parameters set out by Council. - Carried. Staff was directed to act on legal advice from the County Solicitor as it applies to the wastewater treatment plant at Elgin Manor. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT we do adopt the recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole Council. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Vowel THAT By-Law No. 04-04 "Being A By-Law to Establish a Rate to be Paid for Personal Vehicles Used for County Business and to Repeal By-Law No. 02-36" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Warwick THAT By-Law No. 04-04 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. County Council 12 March 9, 2004 Moved by Councillor Faulds Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT By-Law No. 04-05 "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 Elgin Manor, Terrace Lodge and Bobier Villa" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT By-Law No. 04-05 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Vowel Seconded by Councillor Faulds THAT By-Law No. 04-06 "A By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the March 9th, 2004 Meeting" be read a first and second time. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Vowel THAT By-Law No. 04-06 be read a third time and finally passed. - Carried. Council paused in a Moment of Silence to honour the passing of former Warden Ray Lavereau. Moved by Councillor Hofhuis Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT we do now adjourn at 4:30 P.M. to meet again on March 23,2004 at 9:00 AM. - Carried. Mark G. McDonald, Chief Administrative Officer. David Rock, Warden.