06 - May 13, 2014 MinutesCOUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES
Special Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
I he Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 1:30 p.m. with all
members present except Councillor Jenkins (vacation).
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
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Administration Building Renovation Options
The director presented the budgetary impact of both administration building renovation
options. The Link option would cost more than was originally budgeted for the project. A
Stand Alone Building option is more economical provided that the County is able to obtain
grant monies and sell the existing administration building. I
THAT the Architectural Firm known as the Ventin Group be authorized and directed to
complete the working drawings for a stand alone county administration building adjacent to
the existing administrative offices according to the preliminary plan presented to council on
May 13, 2014; and,
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THAT construction of the new project be deferred until grant opportunities are fully explored,
particularly in view of Canada's 150th Anniversary celebrations, a building appraisal is
undertaken and the addition of another floor for storage is investigated; and,
THAT final drawings, along with responses to the investigations above and a financial plan
be referred to the incoming council for consideration.
- Carried Unanimously.
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1. Dan Green, P. Eng., Consultant Project Manager, MMM Group Limited seeking comments
re: Rehabilitation • Ten Bridges on Highway 401 in the Municipality • Chatham Kent, anii
the Municipality • West Elgin, within Elgin County.
Moved • Councillor Couckuyt
Seconded by Councillor Mennil
THAT the correspondence item #1 be received and filed.
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Statements/inquiries • Members — in response to an inquiry from Councillor Mennill,
Councillor Jones reported that Councillor McIntyre has been granted an additional three
months of leave from Southwold Township Council. He will continue to be represented by
Councillor Jones during this time.
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Moved by Councillor Ens
Seconded by Councillor McWilliam
THAT By-Law No. 14-11 "Being a By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of
the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the May 13, 2014 Meeting" be read a first, second
and third time and finally passed.
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Moved by Councillor Jones
Seconded by Councillor Mennill
THAT we do now adjourn at 3:21 p.m. and meet again • May 27, 2014 at the County
Administration Building Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m.
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