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05 - April 22, 2014 County Council Agenda Pkg. ORDERS OF THE DAY FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014 9:00 A.M. ORDER 1st Meeting Called to Order 2nd Adoption of Minutes March 25, 2014 3rd Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 4th Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations PRESENTATIONS: 9:00 a.m. City of St. Thomas Mayor Heather Jackson presenting the Mayor's Charity hockey trophy to Elgin County. 9:05 a.m. Retirement Recognition: Chris Mayhew DELEGATIONS: 9:15 a.m. Elgin St. Thomas EMS with their 2013 Annual Report. 9:30 a.m. Ida Tigchelaar, RN, CHPCN Empowering Health Care Decision Making in Elgin County Homes: A Quality Assurance Journey 9:45 a.m. Stephen Francom, Manager of Archives, County of Elgin with presentation on the Courthouse Virtual Exhibit. 10: 00 a.m. Ceremonial Tree Planting in Honour of Arbor Week, with Warden Marr and Chair of St. Thomas-Elgin Arbor Week Committee, C. Frank Lattanzio, north side of the Administration Building near back parking lot (rain or shine). 5th MC 6th Reports of Council, Outside Boards and Staff 7th Council Correspondence 1) Items for Consideration 2) Items for Information (Consent Agenda) OTHER BUSINESS 8th 1) Statements/Inquiries by Members 2) Notice of Motion see Full Notice under Council Reports 3) Matters of Urgency 9th Closed Meeting Items (see separate agenda) 10th Recess 11th Motion to Rise and Report 12th Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee Of The Whole 13th Consideration of By-Laws 14th ADJOURNMENT LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED Deputy Warden for April Councillor Couckuyt NOTICE: Deputy Warden for May Councillor Wiehle May 13, 2014 Special County Council Meeting- POA/Museum 1:30 p.m. May 27, 2014 County Council Meeting 9:00 a.m. June 18, 2014 Country Club 9:00 a.m. November 7, 2014 1 COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES Tuesday, March 25, 2014 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 9:00 a.m. with all members present except Councillor Jones (vacation). Warden Marr in the Chair. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT the minutes of the meeting held on February 11, 2014 be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None. PRESENTATION Retirement Recognition: Mary Lou MacMillan The Warden presented Mary Lou McMillian with a retirement certificate for 35 years of service with the Elgin County Library.Mary Lou was recognized and congratulated for her excellent work. Over the past 35 years she has been a mentor to countless youth and has left a lasting impact on the Elgin County Library system. DELEGATIONS Stacy Wraight, Public Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society Elgin-St. Thomas delivered a presentation on Safe Communities St. Thomas-Elgin. Safe Communities St. Thomas-Elgin is part of a network of 55 safe communities across Canada. Their goal is to reduce or eliminate unnecessary injury and death through road safety, safety for the elderly and children and farm safety. The group is hold a planning and priority setting exercise in June. Warden Marr will bring greetings at the event and Councillors are invited to attend. Moved by Councillor Ens Seconded by Councillor Couckuyt THAT the presentation on Safe Communities St. Thomas-Elgin from Stacy Wraight of the Alzheimer Society Elgin-St. Thomas be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor Wiehle THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole Council. - Carried. REPORTS Library Systems & Services Update Library Coordinator The coordinator updated Council about the process library staff will undertake to determine is best suited to the libraryfuture requirements. The coordinator also demonstrated several resources and services recently implemented to improve service to patrons including: Chromebooks, Freegal Music and Comics Plus Library Edition. 2 County Council 2 March 25, 2014 Moved by Councillor Couckuyt Seconded by Councillor Mennill tedated February 19, 2014 be received and filed. - Carried. DELEGATIONS (continued) Dr. Frank Warsh, Acting Medical Officer of Health, Elgin St. Thomas Public Health made a presentation on the Elgin St. Thomas Cycling Master Plan. The Acting Medical Officer of Health updated Council on the progress of the Elgin St. Thomas Cycling Master Plan. The plan will provide the County with a blueprint for safely welcoming cyclists, pedestrians, animals and farm equipment on its roadways. Moved by Councillor Wiehle Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the presentation on the Elgin St. Thomas Cycling Master Plan be received and filed. - Carried. Elizabeth Sebestyen, Acting Director, St. Thomas-Elgin Ontario Works highlighted key components of - Councillor Couckuyt requested additional information regarding the breakdown of demand for social housing by location. The Acting Director agreed to supply this information to council. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Jenkins THAT the presentation Ontario Works Year-End Review be received and filed. - Carried. February YTD Budget Performance Director of Financial Services The director presented the budget comparison through February 2014 for the County with favourable performance of $87 thousand. Highlights included a $50 thousand favourable performance from the Homes resulting from hours worked being better than budgeted. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Ens from the Director of Financial Services dated March 19, 2014 be received and filed. - Carried. Award of Tender Removal and Installation of Regulatory and Warning Signage Director of Engineering Services The director presented the report, outlining the tender award recommendation for the removal and installation of regulatory and warning signage. Moved by Councillor McWilliam Seconded by Councillor Couckuyt THAT 1640313 Ontario Limited, operating as Sparta Tree, be selected for the Removal and Installation of Regulatory and Warning Signage Tender, Contract No. 6260-14-01(A) at a total price of $205,787.50 exclusive of HST; and, THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the contracts. - Carried. 3 County Council 3 March 25, 2014 Award of Pre-Approved Tenders Traffic Signal Replacement and Quaker Road Reconstruction Director of Engineering Services The director presented the report, outlining the tender award recommendations for traffic signal replacement and Quaker Road reconstruction. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Wiehle THAT Ascent Solutions Inc. be selected for the Traffic Signal Replacement Tender, Contract No. 6090-14-03 at a total price of $211,248.00 exclusive of HST; and, THAT 1838120 Ontario Limited, operating as Greenfield Contracting, be selected for the Quaker Road Reconstruction Tender, Contract No. 6200-14-05 at a total price of $359,687.50 exclusive of HST; and, THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the contracts. - Carried. Award of Tenders Cold In-Place Recycling with Expanded Asphalt Material, Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Microsurfacing (Type 3) Deputy Director of Engineering Services The director presented the report, outlining the tender award recommendations for Cold In-Place Recycling with Extended Asphalt Material and Hot Mix Asphalt and Microsurfacing (Type 3). Moved by Councillor Ens Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT Roto-Mill Inc. be selected for the Cold In-Place Recycling with Expanded Asphalt Material (CIREAM) Tender, Contract No. 6200-14 at a total price of $1,557,030.00 exclusive of HST; and, THAT Walmsley Bros. Ltd. be selected for the Hot Mix Asphalt Tender, Contract No. 6220-14 at a total price of $1,914,934.00, inclusive of a $50,000 contingency allowanceand exclusive of HST; and, THAT Duncor Enterprises Inc. be selected for the Microsurfacing (Type 3) Tender, Contract No. 6250-14 at a total price of $637,265.30, inclusive of a $25,000 contingency allowance and exclusive of HST; and, THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the contracts. - Carried. Local Food Challenge Funding Final Report Business Development Coordinator The coordinator presented the report with the results of the Local Food Challenge, apartnership between the Homes and Economic Development. With $15,000 from the Greenbelt Fund the Homes were able to increase their local food purchases from 9% in 2012 to 15% in 2013. This was done through direct purchasing, sourcing locally through the distributor and hosting events to engage residents in local food activities. Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor McWilliam from the Business Development Coordinator dated March 5, 2014 be received and filed. - Carried. Business Retention and Expansion: Tourism Sector Business Development Coordinator The coordinator presented the results of the Tourism Sector Business Retention and Expansion program that was undertaken by the Elgin County Economic Development department in 2013. 4 County Council 4 March 25, 2014 Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Walters from the Business Development Coordinator dated March 5, 2014 be received and filed. - Carried. Council recessed at 10:00 a.m. and reconvened at 10:13 a.m. Draft Approval for a Plan of Condominium, Central Elgin (Robin Ridge Estates Ltd.) Manager of Planning The manager presented the report providing Council with the information required to consider granting draft plan approval to Robin Ridge Estates for a condominium at Part Lot 24, Concession 6, Block 29, Registered Plan 33M-658 in the Municipality of Central Elgin. This is the first time that Council dealt with development reports as the new approval authority. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin grants draft plan approval to Robin Ridge Estates Ltd. Draft Plan of Condominium in the Municipality of Central Elgin (Village of Belmont) File No. 34-CD-13001; and, THAT staff be directed to provide notice of this decision subject to the conditions for final approval in accordance with the Planning Act. - Carried. Draft Approval for a Plan of Condominium, Central Elgin (Prespa Construction Ltd.) Manager of Planning The manager presented the report providing Council with the information required to consider granting draft plan approval to Prespa Construction Ltd. for a condominium at Part Lot 1, Concession 9 in the Municipality of Central Elgin. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Couckuyt THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin grants draft plan approval to Prespa Construction Ltd. Draft Plan of Condominium in the Municipality of Central Elgin (Lynhurst) File No. 34-CD-13002;and, THAT staff be directed to provide notice of this decision subject to the conditions for final approval in accordance with the Planning Act. - Carried. Approval for Official Plan Amendment No. 1, Central Elgin (Dan Pestill) Manager of Planning The manager presented the report providing Council with information required in order to consider granting approval for an amendment to the Municipality of Central El Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Jenkins THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin gives approval to Official Plan Amendment No. 1 to the Municipality of Central Elgin Official Plan, File No. CE-OPA1-13;and, THAT staff be directed to provide notice of this decision subject to the conditions for final approval in accordance with the Planning Act. - Carried. 5 County Council 5 March 25, 2014 Homes Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement Schedule E Director of Homes and Seniors Services The director presented the report on the South West Local Health Integration Network (SWLHIN) Service Accountability Agreement Schedule E Form of Compliance Declaration. Moved by Councillor Couckuyt Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to sign the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement Schedule E; and, Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement from the Director of Homes and Seniors Services dated March 7, 2014 be received and filed. - Carried. Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (M-SAA) 2014-2017 Director of Homes and Seniors Services The director presented the report on the Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (M-SAA) 2014-2017 with the South West Local Health Integration Network and recommended that the new 3-year service agreement be signed. Moved by Councillor McWilliam Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT the Chief Administrative Officerbe directed to sign the 2014-2017 Multi-Sector Accountability Agreement. - Carried. Homes Resident Quality Inspection (RQI) Report for Elgin Manor and Terrace Lodge Director of Homes and Seniors Services The director presented the report outlining the positive results of the recent Resident Quality Inspections at Elgin Manor and Terrace Lodge. Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor Ens THAT the Warden forward a congratulatory letter to the staff at Elgin Manor and Terrace Lodge commending staff on the positive results of the RQI; and, THAT the report titled "Homes Resident Quality Inspection (RQI) - Elgin Manor and Terrace Lodge" by the Director of Homes and Seniors Services dated March 7, 2014 be received and filed. - Carried. Employee Benefit Renewal 2014 Director of Human Resources The director presented the report on employee benefit renewal with Manulife Financial for 2014. Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor Ens THAT County Council approve the negotiated renewal rate adjustments with Manulife Financial for the County of Elgin, effective March 1, 2014. - Carried. 2014 Non-Union Compensation Director of Human Resources The director presented the report seeking Council approval to implement a 1.9% increase for non-union staff taking into account inflationary trends, union avoidance, economic trends, past negotiated scomparisons to other municipalities. 6 County Council 6 March 25, 2014 Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor McWilliam THAT Council approve a non-union economic adjustment of 1.9% effective on the first full pay period of 2014; and, THAT the necessary by-law be prepared. - Carried. CORRESPONDENCE Items for Consideration 1. Warren Mar, Director of Legal & Legislative Services/Acting Town Clerk, Town of Aurora, with a resolution seeking support regarding the Introduction of Municipal Recall Election Legislation. 2. Safe Communities St. Thomas-Elgin, requesting attendance at their priority planning exercise and breakfast, Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the St. Thomas Seniors Centre, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The following recommendation was adopted in regard to Correspondence Item #1: Moved by Councillor Walters Seconded by Councillor McWilliam THAT the Correspondence Item #1 be received and filed. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted in regard to Correspondence Item #2: Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor Couckuyt THAT the Correspondence Item #2 be received and filed. - Carried. Items for Information (Consent Agenda) 1. Judy Berkin, Business Services Officer, Thames Valley District School Board with information regarding Surplus Space Available for Co-operative Undertaking. 2. Jeff Yurek, MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London, supporting correspondence to Premier Wynne from Elgin County and the Township of Malahide regarding the Small, Rural and Northern Municipal Infrastructure Fund. 3. Tadeusz (Ted) Wieclawek, Fire Marshal of Ontario, Ministry of Community Safety and Co Management Program and its elements. 4. Highway 401 and Highway 4 Interchange: a) Janet Smolders, MCIP, Dillon Consulting with response to correspondence from Warden Marr dated February 3, 2014. b) Ann Baldwin, Regional Director, West Region, Ministry of Transportation responding to correspondence from Warden Marr dated February 3, 2014. 5. M. Casavecchia-Somers, Chief Administrative Officer, Township of Malahide with resolution regarding the Relocation of Dexter Line Waterline. 7 County Council 7 March 25, 2014 6. Honourable Glen Murray, Minister of Transportation, Ministry of Infrastructure, thanking Warden Marr for correspondence regarding railway operation in Southwestern Ontario 7. Bill 69: a) Mandi Pearson, Deputy Clerk, Town of Petrolia, with resolution supporting the request for Action on Bill 69 The Prompt Payment Act, 2013 as received by AMO b) AMO Communications with media release re: AMO Members Update Bill 69 The Prompt Payment Act 8. Randy Pettapiece, MPP, Perth-Wellington, thanking Council for their support on resolution re: Joint and Several Liability. 9. Municipality of Bayham, with Media Release about the natural gas well leak near Port Burwell. 10. Grace McGartland, Chair, The Arts & Cookery Bank, thanking Council for their partnership funding grant of $2500. 11. Land Division Committee: a) Nancie J. Irving, Clerk, Town of Aylmer, with resolution regarding future considerations related to the Land Division Committee. b) Jen Reynaert, Administrator, Town of Aylmer, with Planning and Municipal Services Report on the Land Division Committee. c) Norma I. Bryant, Clerk, Municipality of West Elgin, supporting status quo for the Land Division Committee. 12. dated January 28, 2014 regarding the cuts in OMPF funding. 13. The Honorable Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, with information on the Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2014. 14. Paul Jenkins, Executive Director, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation, thanking Council and administration on their pledge payment to the Redevelopment Capital Campaign. Moved by Councillor Ens Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT Correspondence Items #1 14 be received and filed. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Statements/Inquiries by Members The Director of Community and Cultural Services reminded Council that the annual charity hockey game against the City of St. Thomas will take place on April 13, 2014, at 4:00 p.m., at the Timken Centre. The team will be wearing the Central Elgin Express Jerseys. Notice of Motion Councillor Walters brought forth a notice of motion to discuss reducing the len term from four years to three years. The full motion will be printed in the next agenda. Matters of Urgency None. 8 County Council 8 March 25, 2014 Closed Meeting Items Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss matters under Section 240.2 (f)advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose Elgin/St. Thomas Small Business Enterprise Centre; Section 240.2 (e)Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board Verbal updates on Negotiated Agreements. - Carried. The General Manger of Economic Development presented the confidential report on the Elgin/St. Thomas Small Business Enterprise Centre. The Director of Financial Services presented the confidential verbal updates on Negotiated Agreements. Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Ens THAT the County of Elgin supports the St. Thomas Economic Development Corporation entering into a Letter of Agreement with the Province of Ontario for the Small Business Enterprise Centre program, and the Starter Company Program, as described in the March 10, 2014, report; and, THAT the General Manager of Economic Development continues monitoring the performance of the Small Business Enterprise Centre to determine on-going annual funding. - Carried. Motion to Adopt Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. BY-LAW Moved by Councillor Couckuyt Seconded by Councillor Ens THAT By-Law No. 14-05 -Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the March 25, 2014 and third time and finally passed. - Carried. 9 County Council 9 March 25, 2014 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Couckuyt Seconded by Councillor Walters THAT we do now adjourn at 11:34 a.m. and meet again on April 22, 2014 at the County Administration Building Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m. - Carried. Mark McDonald, David Marr, Chief Administrative Officer. Warden. 10 ELGIN ST.THOMAS EMS 2013 Annual Report Dutton Dunwich EMS Station 11 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Dataprovided by the MoH Ambulance Dispatch Reporting System has been utilized along with iMedic (Paramedic Call Report) Data. 12 CALL VOLUMES 13 EMS STATION UTILIZATION 14 CHUTE TIME Chute time compliance 90 th percentile on Code 4 calls for 2013 overall in the County of Elgin was 1 Minute 21 Seconds. 15 CHUTE TIME Chute time compliance 90 th percentile on Code 4 calls for 2013 overall in the County of Elgin was 1 Minute 21 Seconds. 16 ELGIN ST.THOMAS EMS RESPONSE & REACTION TIMES Year: 2013 90 Percentile th Reaction Time: 1.5 Minutes Response Time:17 90% Minutes 30 Seconds 90% Reaction Times Response Times Municipal Partners YTD YTD 1 Min. / 2 Min. Aylmer71% / 27% 06:57 Bayham60% / 40% 24:41 * See below Central Elgin N/A 14:40 Dutton Dunwich79% / 19% 14:42 MalahideN/A 15:31 SouthwoldN/A 14:27 West Elgin63% / 34% 13:07 St. Thomas Edward St. 57% / 40% 07:43 St. Thomas Shaw Valley 59% / 49% 07:43 Overall for UTM60% / 38% 12:36 * Bayham Response Time while staffed during 2013 was 14:20 17 ELGIN COUNTY / MINISTRY OF HEALTH RESPONSE TIME STANDARD CTAS Level Minutes to Arrival Percentage of Time Achieved Sudden Cardiac 6 Minutes45%63.77% Arrest (SCA) CTAS 1 8 Minutes60%76.14% CTAS 210 Minutes75%82.70% CTAS 314 Minutes85%90.86% CTAS 420 Minutes90%96.93% CTAS 520 Minutes 90%98.00% 18 T2-T7 TIME FROM NOTIFICATION TO CLEAR and AVAILABLE The time taken on average to complete a call during 2013 - 63.2 minutes. (2012 was 55.4 minutes). TIME FROM ARRIVAL AT EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO CLEAR The average time to offload patients in the ER in 2013 was 13.71 minutes (2012 was 12.82 minutes). St. Thomas Hospital is to be commended for working very hard in assisting us on this issue. 19 Calls completed by External Ambulances in Elgin County / 2013 489 (2012 - 403 ) Calls completed by Elgin St.Thomas Ambulances in other External Municipalities 2013 269 ( 2012- 288 ) 20 PUBLIC RELATONS / COMMUNITY SERVICES Elgin St.Thomas EMS staff participated in 26 events for a total 81.5 hours of Volunteering 21 COLLISION SUMMARY There were a total of 6 minor Vehicle Collisions during the reporting period of 2013. 22 PERSONNEL For the year 2013 - Six Part Time Paramedics were recruited as replacements. During 2013 there was one Workplace Injury with Lost Time. (2012 - four) 23 END QUESTIONS 24 Empowering Health Care Decision Making in Elgin County Homes: A Quality Assurance Journey Ida Tigchelaar RN CHPCN (C) 25 Declaration of Partnership & Commitment to Action (2011) We need to develop a system that: better supports people with life-limiting illnesses and their families dramatically improves their comfort, dignity and quality of life preceding death is based on collaboration and commitment across all care settings, and between families, providers, academics, funders and policy makers, with shared ownership of solutions and actions 26 A Quality Improvement Opportunity Current Levels of Care Forms are vague often rushed and not fully informed Often used as consents but are not consents according to the Health Care Consent Act 1996 (HCCA) 27 Project: What will change? Development of pre-admission information brochure for potential residents 28 What will change? New or revised policy and procedure 29 What will change? New process for dialoging with resident/family 30 What has not changed? Decisions will be made by capable residents and when no longer capable, by the lawful substitute decision maker Treatments regarding current condition from which the resident will most certainly benefit will be offered 31 Committed to change: Administration Senior leaders Medical advisors All staff 32 Anticipated Outcomes Adherence to requirements of law and/or professional standards 33 Any Questions? Thank you so much! 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 NOTICE OF MOTION ON LENGTH OF TERM OF MUNICIPAL COUNCILS IN ONTA FROM COUNCILLOR WALTERS ND FOR CONSIDERATION ON APRIL 22, 2014 WHEREAS ONTARIO IMPLEMENTED A FOUR YEAR TERM OF MUNICIPAL COUNCI WHEREAS TWO FOUR YEAR TERMS HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCED SINCE THIS CHA AND, WHEREAS HAVING EXPERIENCED THIS NEW TERM LIMIT IT IS ADVISABLE T TO THREE YEARS FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1)A FOUR YEAR TERM DIMINISHES THE ATTRACTIVENESS OF RUNNING FOR OF CANDIDATES FOR SMALLER, MORE RURAL MUNCIIPALITIES IS MORE DIFFIC LONGER TERM (NOTE NUMBER OF ACCLAMATIONS TO OFFICE)- MOST MUNICI POLITICIANS HAVE FULL-TIME JOBS WHICH COMPETE WITH TIME AVAILABL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION 2)A LONGER TIME BETWEEN ELECTIONS GIVES ELECTORS LESS OPPORTUNITY OPINION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS- (RESULTIN DEBATE OVER RECALL PROVISIONS) 3)FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS CAN BE HELD EARLIER IF LOSS OF HOUSE IS EXPERIENCED- LOCAL ELECTIONS CANNOT BE HELD EARLIER THE FOR FULL FOUR YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE 4)POTENTIAL COST SAVINGS TO EXTENDED TERM ARE NEGLIGIBLE AND MAY B MORE BY-ELECTIONS AS INCUMBENTS LEAVE EARLY TO RETURN TO WORK NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL ENCOURAGE MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND THE ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALIT THROUGH THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING DISCUSSION MECHANISM, T CURRENT TERM OF MUNICIPAL COUNCILS WITH A VIEW TO REDUCING IT TO NEXT PRACTICABLE OPPORTUNITY. 41 42 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Rob Bryce, Director of Human Resources DATE: April 11, 2014 SUBJECT: Reduction of Authorized Positions INTRODUCTION: This report is intended to share with County Council some of the recent net efficiency actions taken by staff across the organization. DISCUSSION: -union remuneration, Human Resources staff review the number of positions within the organization and make changes to the schedule to reflect the addition of new positions that Council has approved as well as the deletion of any approved positions that are vacant and unlikely to be filled in the future. These changes are shown in the attached schedule. Following a review with the senior manage priorities for this term which is to continue to streamline county operations. CONCLUSION: Staff are mindful of the economic pressures with the County and continue to take appropriate action to reduce organizational structure where appropriate. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the report titled dated April 11, 2014 be received and filed. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Approved for Submission Rob Bryce Mark G. McDonald Director of Human Resources Chief Administrative Officer 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 DRAFT HOMES AND SENIOR SERVICES RESIDENT DEATH REGISTRY Appendix A NAME OF AGE DATE OF TRANSFER TRANSFER CAUSE OF CORONER LOCATION AT BODY RELEASED BY BODY RELEASED FUNERAL DATE AND TIME DECEASED DEATH OUT OF DATE DEATH CONTACTED TIME OF DEATH (SIGNATURE) TO (SIGNATURE) HOME OF REMOVAL FACILITY () (Name) (taken from (hospital, Elgin Manor, Yes/no/name death Terrace Lodge, Bobier ( location) certificate)Villa) 71 72 73 74 75 2. shall 3. 4. 5. DNRC Form 76 77 78 79 - - 80 81 82 83 84 Plan of Treatment for CPR condition(s): A progressive life limiting disease process ___________________ Advanced age __________________________ Step 2: Is the person capable with respect to the CPR / No CPR Yes No Determined by: ______________________________________________ Step 3: If incapable determine the lawful Substitute Decision M Name: _________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Name: _________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Information received from ____________________________________________ Step 4: Physician Assessment: Is CPR being offered as a treatmen : yes No ____________________________ Reasons have already been discussed with the person or the SDM i I am aware that the resident/SDM (if resident is incapable) does to have CPR. Date: _____________________________ Signature of physician ___ Step 5: Informed Consent Process I understand that CPR would involve chest compressions and may iif acute care is accessed. The benefits, risks and possible side effects of CP were explained and my questions were satisfactorily answered. I understand that CPR is offered and will be included in the pl I understand that CPR is offered but will not be included in t I understand that CPR is not offered as a treatment option by t I have been informed and have made the decision to not include C I consent to the above plan of treatment. ____________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________ Signature of person named if capable _____________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________ Signature of SDM if person is incapable _____________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________ Signature of Health Care Provider May be revoked at anytime Step 6: DNR Confirmation Form DNR Confirmation Form completed: Yes No Copy of form attached: Yes No The DNR Confirmation Form is to be completed ONLY a) the person does not consent to have CPR, or b) the SDM(s) onof treatment that includes withholding CPR or c) the physician is not offering CPR as been explained to the person / SDM(s). 85 Grey Bruce Integrated Health Coalition March 4, 2009 Algorithm for Development of a Plan of Treatment related to CPR and Completion of the DNR Confirmation Form Revised August 2010 Step 5(a)(i)Step 6 Step 5(a) -Document decision on Obtain informedconsent for CPR or no CPR . Health Care Record CPR will be included in -Encourage person if (Plan of Treatment for CPR). If Substitute Decision Makers (SDM) cannot agree, see the plan of treatment. capable or SDM if -Communicate plan to the conflict resolution () reverse side incapable to share the care team. plan of treatment with all family stakeholders/ informal caregivers. Step 6 It is the person him or Yes -Document decision on herself who will Step 5(a)(ii) -Review entire process Yes Health Care Record provide informed when health status (Plan of Treatment for CPR). consent. changes significantly CPR will not be included -Complete DNR or at regular intervals. in plan of treatment. Confirmation Form. -Communicate plan to Step 1 Determine the care team. physician Is the Cardiac arrest is possible assessment. Determine care team person due to: Is CPR being members to be included in capable with -a progressive life limiting Yes offered as a treatment the discussion related to respect to CPR disease process option by the physician? CPR. treatment -a high risk procedure decision? Step 5(b)Step 5(b)(i) -advanced age. Ensure the person/ Has SDM(s) understands why Start the process of Conflict No consensus No –Step 3 No CPR is not being offered Start the process of Conflict Resolution been as a treatment option Resolution (). reverse side obtained? (). reverse side (reverse side It is the legal SDM(s) who will provide informed consent. DNR Confirmation Guiding Principles Capacity to ConsentHierarchy of Substitute Decision Makers (SDM)CPR Discussion Elements of Consent Form CPR is not considered to be an Capacity is determined by the health -Guardian of the personPlanningThe consent must: -Belongs to person/client appropriate treatment option for: care professional proposing the -Attorney in a POAPC with authority for treatment/admission -Identify lead for team-relate to the treatment -Following completion, -Untreatable malignancy treatment.decision making-Identify health care -be informed copies may be made -End stage cardio respiratory -Representative appointed by the Consent and Capacity team members who will -be given voluntarily and distributed disease A person is considered to be mentally Boardparticipate in the-not be obtained through -Form to be provided to -End stage neurological disease capable with respect to the CPR -Spouse or partner meeting misrepresentation or fraud 1) Paramedics/ -Recent catastrophic treatment decision if:-Parent or child or Children’s Aid Society-Identify those individuals firefighters when: cerebrovascular event -Parent with Right of Accessthe person (SDM if Informed Consent -911 is called -Overwhelming sepsis unresponsive a) the person is able to understand the -Brother or sisterincapable) wishes to Informed consent means that (a) The person received -transported by to treatment information that is relevant to making a -Any other relative by blood, marriage or adoptioninclude in the information information that a reasonable person in the same ambulance -Severe metabolic abnormality decision concerning the CPR -Office of the Public Guardian and Trusteesharing and decision circumstances would require in order to make a decision about 2) Other care team unresponsive to treatment. treatment making processthe treatment with respect to the nature of the treatment, The SDM(s) must be: (a) Capable with respect to the members. -Ensure all are informed ofexpected benefits, material risks, material side effects, treatment; (b) At least 16 years old, unless he or she is the Physician Assessment andthe specifics of thealternative courses of action and likely consequences of not incapable person’s parent; (c) Not prohibited by court or (reverse side G) meetinghaving the treatment. separation agreement from having access to the incapable b) the person is able to appreciate the person or giving or refusing consent on his behalf; (d) Reference: MOH LTC policy on CPR reasonably foreseeable consequences (b) The person received responses to his or her requests for Available; (a person is available if it is possible, within a time and DNR orders in Ontario Long of a decision or lack of decision additional information. that is reasonable in the circumstances, to communicate with Term Care Facilities, March 7, 2002 regarding CPR treatment. the person and obtain a consent or refusal) and (e) Willing to See H on reverse side for discussion points for obtaining assume the responsibility of giving or refusing consent. 86 informed consent for CPR. Algorithm for Conflict Resolution Regarding CPR Decision Return to Algorithm Step 5(a)(ii). Yes Physician decides whether to: Do all 1. Convene a team family conference with a skilled neutral person as chair. a) offer CPR as a treatment option in light of the goals, values, beliefs parties 1. Document details of conflict and plan of action 2. Explain the conflict resolution process to all parties. Acknowledge a expressed by the person or SDM agree that CPR for conflict resolution on the health care record. hope for voluntary resolution. Clearly state that ultimately it is the b) transfer care of the person to another physician willing to offer CPR will not be included in No physician’s professional responsibility to determine which medical c) with documented second physician opinion and agreement from the the plan of 2. Consider the need for a second medical treatments he or she deems appropriate to offer. interdisciplinary team write a DNR order treatment? opinion, a palliative care team consultation, 3. Negotiate the ground rules (time frames, respectful shared dialogue to d) refer to the Consent and Capacity Board (Application Form G) and/or ethical/legal consultation. explore the underlying meaning that supports the positions held by each e) refer to the courts. party). 4. Bring new expert opinions to the table. Return to Algorithm Step 5(a)(i) or Step 5(a)(ii). 5. Share what the cardiac arrest event may look like with CPR and without Yes Have 2 or CPR in the particular situation. more equally Ranked SDMs come Contact the office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (Treatment Decision Unit) to a unanimous London: 1-800-891-0504, ext. 2002 or 1-519-660-3145 (Mon-Fri) agreement?No or Toronto: 1-800-387-2127. Urgent weekends and stat holidays only CPR Discussion Points when CPR is not being offered as a Physician Assessment Related to CPRCPR Discussion Points when CPR is being offered as a treatment option treatment option CPSO Policy #1-06 1. Explain that the goal is to respect the person’s informed choice and to provide accurate information and appropriate care at all times 1. Follow Steps 1 to 6 in Box H. Patient is likely to benefit:during the person’s illness and to support the family. 2. Inform the person/SDM that because CPR would not be beneficial There is a reasonable likelihood that CPR and other life 2. Discuss the person’s unique values and goals/medical condition. and could actually cause harm. Explain that the physician is support will restore and/or maintain organ function. The recommending that CPR not be included in the plan of treatment. likelihood of the person’s returning to his or her pre-3.Explain that: arrest and life-support condition is at least moderate.-CPR is an aggressive procedure which can work well in cases where the person is fairly healthy 3. Answer any further questions but do not continue to press your points. -CPR can be successful when the person’s heart suddenly stops beating normally and a health care provider or someone trained in Benefit to patient is unlikely or uncertain:CPR is on hand to begin CPR immediately. Studies have shown that only about 12 out of every 100 patients who receive CPR 4. If the person/SDM agrees with the physician’s recommendation/ while in the hospital live through the procedure and are able to go home. Only 1-4% of persons with chronic illness will survive. decision, refer to Algorithm Step 5(a) (ii). It is unlikely that or uncertain whether CPR and other life Those whose hearts stop outside of hospital have a significantly lower chance of survival. The benefits of CPR are virtually zero for support will restore organ function. The subsequent those who suffer unwitnessed heart stoppage (no one trained in CPR present when the heart stops). 5. If the person/SDM does not agree with the physician’s prognosis is poor or uncertain and the likelihood of -CPR will not help those who are at the natural end of their lives due to a progressive life limiting illness. recommendation/decision, refer to Algorithm for Conflict Resolution. adverse consequences is high. 4.Discuss the: Patient almost certainly will not benefit:-Benefits: -In optimal circumstances CPR can save life There is almost certainly no chance that the person will -Risks benefit from CPR and other life support, either because -After 5 minutes without a heartbeat, serious brain and organ damage takes place which can leave the person in a state of pain the underlying illness or disease makes recovery or and dependent on machines which breathe for the person. Breathing machines require a tube about the size of one's thumb to be placed into the person's airway. Tubes in the airway prevent the person from being able to talk while the machine is improvement virtually unprecedented, or because the person will be unable to experience any permanent breathing for him or her. Depending on the severity of the brain damage, the machine for breathing may not be able to be removed. benefit. -Possible side effects -Broken ribs Is CPR being offered as a treatment option? -Punctured lung -Pain from trauma to chest References: -Alternative courses of action Ian Anderson Continuing Education in End-of-Life Care, University of -Excellent care and appropriate medical interventions that respect the person’s goals related to comfort, prolonging life, and Toronto(www.cme.utoronto.ca/endoflife/) which address physical, emotional and spiritual needs will be offered. Advance Directives on Care Choices, Alzheimer Strategy: Initiative #7 -Consequences of not having CPR Do Not Resuscitate Confirmation: Reference Document for Paramedics, -Palliative support will be given as natural death occurs. Firefighters, Nurses and Physicians, May 2007, Version 13.1 College of Physicians & Surgeon’s of Ontario Policy#1-06(Sept 2002, 5. Answer any questions. Reviewed Feb2006)–Decision Making for the End-of-Life 87 College of Nurses Guiding Decisions about End-of-Life Care (2009) 6. Discuss the Physician Assessment related to CPR (Box G). How can I prepare and make informed choices? important decisions about WHEN WE ASK your health care. Learn More Discuss your health status with Making an Informed your doctor and/or other Read about Advance Care healthcare providers. Based on Decision about Planning your current condition ask what Cardiopulmonary your future may hold. Resuscitation (CPR) The government of Ontario has produced the . It Make Your Wishes Known provides valuable information on making Talk to your family and support choices about personal care including networks about your wishes, health care (treatment and services), food, values and goals. living arrangements and housing, clothing, hygiene and safety. Decide who you want to make health care decisions for you in the Ask your doctor for a copy or call event you become incapable of 1-888-910-1999 to request a copy making your own decisions. This Visit these websites: person is called a Substitute www.culture.gov.on.ca/seniors/ Decision Maker (SDM). english/programs/advancedcare/ Appoint your SDM by completing a http://www.swpalliativecare.ca/ Power of Attorney for Personal Care. References: Develop a Plan of Treatment 1. Excerpts with permission from the Fraser Health Authority, 2007 Ask your doctor to develop a plan We arehere to help you make 2. Predictors of survival following in- of treatment based on your current important decisions about your hospital CPR, Canadian Medical health condition(s) that address health care treatments such as dialysis, Association Journal, August 20, 2002, feeding tube, ventilation, 167 (4). antibiotics and other life- prolonging interventions that might be offered as you age. - Homes and Seniors Services 88 Making Health Care Decisions Understanding CPR The Reality of CPR Once you become a resident at Elgin Many people believe that CPR saves County Homes understand more about the medical procedure everyone, even those at the natural end of about your healt called Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or CPR. their lives. This is not true. On television, information to help you make informed You have the right to know what is involved in CPR often looks easy and successful. The decisions. You can expect us to care for CPR, the expected benefits, risks and side benefits of CPR are almost zero if a you with compassion and respect your effects. You have the right to refuse any trained person does not begin CPR decisions. treatment, including CPR.1 immediately. Right to Choose What is CPR? The reality is that serious side effects You have the right to choose treatments often occur and patients could end up in and/or lungs stop working, CPR is the medical worse condition. Success rates are low certain treatment and choose to allow procedure used to restart the heart and even in hospitals where only 12 in 100 live natural death, your health care team will breathing. 2 through the procedure and go home. offer alternatives to keep you comfortable CPR may include: When is CPR not appropriate? and/or prolong your life. You will always Pumping on the chest The results of CPR are never certain. be offered medical care. Electric shocks Sometimes CPR does not work at all or the How can I be sure my wishes will be person may survive with brain and organ Machines that breath for the person followed? damage, broken ribs or other serious Intravenous medications. Your health care provider will record your medical conditions. CPR is an aggressive procedure that is not right wishes in your health record and special for everyone whose heart or breathing stops. Here are some guidelines health care forms will be completed. You will receive a teams use when discussing options with When is CPR most effective? copy of the forms. It is a good idea to residents, families and Substitute Decision share these with your family and/or your CPR works best and can save lives when the: Makers. CPR is usually not an appropriate Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) so they Heart and/or lungs unexpectedly stop treatment for people who: know your wishes. due to: Have advanced or long-term -Heart attack When do I need to decide? medical illness -Severe allergic reaction Although some discussions and decisions Areat the natural end of their life. -Drowning about your health care may be difficult, it Person is quite healthy you about your wishes regarding CPR on Procedure begins right away. your day of admission to Elgin County Homes What happens if the health care team does have a follow-up meeting to discuss your not know my wishes regarding CPR? health care wishes. You have the right to ss your wishes regarding CPR on your change your mind about treatments at any day of admission because we need to know time. Whenever you have questions about what to do in case of an emergency. If we do your treatment options, please speak with not know your wishes, we must start CPR. your doctor or nurse. 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 Significant disease, unable to ambulate as well, cannot work or do housework and may not be able to continue hobbies. May need some assistance with personal care. Food intake may be reduced. Disease is extensive causing the person to spend most of their day sitting or lying down. Unable to do any work. Need considerable assistance with personal care. Food intake may be reduced. Still conscious but may be experiencing some confusion. Disease is extensive causing the person to spend most of his/her day in bed. Need assistance with almost all personal care. Food intake may be reduced. Still conscious but may be drowsy and/or experiencing some confusion. 102 Disease is extensive causing the person to be totally bed bound. Requires total care. Food intake is significantly reduced. May still be fully conscious or drowsy, with or without confusion. Person is moribund. Requires total care. Intake is minimal to sips only. May still be fully conscious or drowsy, with or without confusion. Prognosis: days to weeks. Person is moribund. Requires total care. No oral intake, may be drowsy or in a coma. Prognosis: hours to days. Death. At each stage of progressive illness 103 104 105 The Pallium Palliative Pocketbook (2013) Pereira JL, Associates. 106 107 108 109 Pain Tired Drowsy Nausea Appetite S.O.B. Depression Anxiety Well Being. Other 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 REPORT TO MANAGEMENT FROM: Lisa Terrio Senior Financial Analyst DATE: February 12, 2014 SUBJECT: Council and Outside BoardsRemuneration and Expenses INTRODUCTION: Each year it is required that reports be filed on remuneration, mileage, and expenses for Council and Outside Boards. As well, a report on convention expenses must be published. DISCUSSION: Warden and Council remuneration and expenses totaled $223,936.43 for the 2013 calendar year and convention expenses were $20,766.60. Details by member are provided in the attached documents. Remuneration and expenses paid to persons on Outside Boards totaled $14,784.25 for that same time period. CONCLUSION: For 2013 the total remuneration and expenses, including conventions, for both Elgin County Council and Outside Boards was $259,487.28. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Treasurer’s Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for County Council for 2013 be received and filed by Council, and THAT the Treasurer’s Statement for Remuneration and Expenses for Outside Boards for 2013 be received and filed by Council, and THAT the report titled “Council and Outside Boards Remuneration and Expenses“ dated February 12, 2014 be received and filed by Council. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Approved for Submission Lisa Terrio Mark G. McDonald Senior Financial Analyst Chief Administrative Officer Jim Bundschuh Director of Finance 120 Treasurer's Statement Of Remuneration and Expenses - for County Council March 11 Session, 2014 To the Warden and Members of the Elgin County Council, The following is a statement of the remuneration, mileage, and expenses paid to each member of the Elgin County Council for the period of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013, along with a history for the prior two years. REMUNERATION and MILEAGE COUNCIL, COMMITTEES and OUTSIDE BOARDS201320122011 Couckuyt, Jack20,968.6120,485.8420,157.76 Ens, Paul20,791.4020,256.1719,811.25 Jenkins, Jim20,825.0620,056.1719,710.27 Marr, David(Dec 2013 Warden)23,289.8819,720.5819,409.31 McIntyre, Jim20,385.0120,177.9719,635.53 McWilliam, Cameron(Jan-Nov 2013 Warden)54,854.3324,022.3720,368.13 Mennill, Dave20,688.4420,284.8751,267.84 Walters, Bill20,223.1351,217.6522,079.94 Wiehle, Bernie21,910.5921,527.3320,884.90 Total Paid to Warden & Council223,936.43217,748.94213,324.90 By-Law 05-12, By-Law 05-13 and By-Law 05-45. Respectfully SubmittedApproved for submission. Lisa TerrioMark G. McDonald Senior Financial AnalystChief Administrative Officer Jim Bundschuh Director of Financial Services 121 Treasurer's Statement Of Remuneration and Expenses - for Outside Boards March 11 Session, 2014 To the Warden and Members of the Elgin County Council, The following is a statement of the remuneration, mileage, and expenses paid to persons appointed to Outside Boards for the period January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 as authorized by the following By-Laws: LAND DIVISION COMMITTEE (By-Law 11-02) Lidster, Stan2,590.38 Schaper, Kathleen2,171.94 Stewart, Brent3,367.68 Vowel, Bonnie2,064.72 Warwick, Graham2,439.75 Total12,634.47 ST. THOMAS ELGIN GENERAL HOSPITAL Marks, Tom2,149.78 Total2,149.78 Total of Outside Boards14,784.25 All of which is Respectfully SubmittedApproved for submission. Lisa TerrioMark G. McDonald Senior Financial AnalystChief Administrative Officer Jim Bundschuh Director of Financial Services 122 TREASURER'S STATEMENT ON CONVENTION EXPENSES To the Warden and Members of the Elgin County Council, The following is an itemized statement of the conventions attended and expenses paid to each Member of Elgin County Council, during the calendar year ending December 31, 2013 2013 CONVENTIONS 123TOTAL FOR COUNCILLORROMA/OGRAAMOACROCOUNCILLOR Couckuyt, Jack0.000.000.00$ - Ens, Paul529.150.000.00529.15$ Jenkins, Jim1,789.272,190.050.003,979.32$ Marr, David0.002,818.300.002,818.30$ McIntyre, Jim0.00341.240.00341.24$ McWilliam, Cameron1,463.612,306.570.003,770.18$ Walters, Bill0.000.000.00$ - Mennill, Dave2,075.402,856.090.004,931.49$ Wiehle, Bernie2,006.602,390.310.004,396.91$ TOTALS7,864.04$ $ 12,902.56$ 20,766.60-$ All figures include H.S.T. ROMA/OGRARURAL ONTARIO MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION ONTARIO GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION AMOASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES ACROAMO COUNTIES AND REGIONS Respectfully submitted.Approved for submission. Lisa TerrioMark G. McDonald Senior Financial AnalystChief Administrative Officer Jim Bundschuh Director of Financial Services 123 2013 CONVENTION EXPENSES COUNCILLORS'WARDEN'S 112233TOTALUNUSED FROMUNUSED FROM ROMA/OGRAROMA/OGRAAMOAMOACROACROCONVENTIONS$4,000 MAXIMUM$11,000 MAXIMUM RegistrationPer DiemRegistrationPer DiemRegistrationPer DiemTO(PER DIEM COUNCILLOR& MileageExpenses& MileageExpenses& MileageExpensesDEC. 31, 2013& TRAVEL) Couckuyt, Jack0.000.000.000.000.000.000.004,000.00n/a Ens, Paul529.150.000.000.000.000.00529.154,000.00n/a Jenkins, Jim529.151,260.12590.211,599.840.000.003,979.321,140.04n/a Marr, David0.000.001,148.731,669.570.000.002,818.302,330.43n/a McIntyre, Jim0.000.0071.17270.070.000.00341.243,729.93n/a McWilliam, Cameron927.90535.71795.661,510.910.000.003,770.18n/a8,953.38 Walters, Bill0.000.000.000.000.000.000.004,000.00n/a Mennill, Dave724.151,351.251,148.731,707.360.000.004,931.49941.39n/a Wiehle, Bernie588.981,417.621,155.961,234.350.000.004,396.911,348.03n/a TOTALS$3,299.34$4,564.70$4,910.46$7,992.10$0.00$0.00$20,766.60$21,489.82$8,953.38 124 125 YTDCurrent Month County of Elgin FULL YEAR Budget ComparisonBudgetBudgetActualBudgetActual Perform.Perform. % Of As of March 31, 2014 NetNetNetNetNetNetNet Budget (6,722,110) (6,722,111) 1 25% (6,722,110) (6,722,111) 1 - - - 0 0% - - 0 10 Total Corporate(24,105,135)(6,319,680)(6,331,404)11,72426%(6,608,905)(6,612,814)3,908 --- - - - - 26 Total Departmental26,792,0343,141,5142,975,487166,02811%1,421,6641,335,50386,161 27 Total2,686,900(3,178,166)(3,355,918)177,752-125%(5,187,241)(5,277,311)90,070 126 CORRESPONDENCE April 22, 2014 Items for Consideration (Attached) 1. Gerry Marshall, Mayor, Town of Penetanguishene seeking support for a resolution regarding Funding for Small town Ontario Schools. 2. Niagara Region seeking support for a resolution regarding the Long Term Energy Plan. 127 128 129 130 131 CORRESPONDENCE April 22, 2014 Items for Information (Consent Agenda) (Attached) 1. Colette Roy Laroche, Mayor, Lac- donation to the Lac-Megantic tragedy. 2. Linda Staudt, Director of Education, London District Catholic School Board with information regarding trustee distribution for the upcoming 2014 municipal and school board election. 3. Backus Page House Museum with brochure on the 2014 Tyrconnell Heritage Society Memberships and sponsorships. 4. Serge Lavoie, Southwest economic Alliance (SWEA) with notice of Dufferin County joining SWEA. 5. Serge Lavoie, SWEA with 6. Linda Jeffrey, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with response to Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) correspondence from Warden Marr. 7. Norfolk County with resolution regarding Alternatives Technologies for Management Waste. 8. Town of Aylmer with resolution regarding the Aylmer Branch Library. 9. Parcel Correction and Realignment Project: a) Jennifer Reynaert, Administrator, Town of Aylmer with memo re: Parcel Correction and Realignment Project. . b) Nancie Irving, Clerk, Town of Aylmer resolution regarding the Parcel Correction and Realignment Project. 10. Claude Dauphin. President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) with 11. Patricia Li, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care with further information on the Land Ambulance Services Grant. 12. Transit and Transportation Infrastructure. 13. Ian Johnson, citizen of Aylmer with a concerned view on the Aylmer Library moving to the East Elgin Community Complex. 14. Land Division Committee Future Considerations: a) Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinator, Municipality of Bayham with a resolution regarding the Land Division Committee. b) M. Casavecchia-Somers, Chief Administrative Officer, Township of Malahide with a resolution regarding the Land Division Committee. c) Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich with a resolution regarding the Land Division Committee. 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 CLOSED MEETING AGENDA April 22, 2014 Staff Reports: 1) Director of Engineering Services Municipal Act, Section 240.2 (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board Alzheimer Society Lease 2) Director of Engineering Services Municipal Act, Section 240.2 (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board Arc Financial Planning Group Ltd. Lease 3) Director of Engineering Services Municipal Act, Section 240.2 (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board Scott D. Avery Lease 4) Director of Engineering Services Municipal Act, Section 240.2 (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board Marianne Barrie Lease 5) Director of Engineering Services Municipal Act, Section 240.2 (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board 1342961 Ontario Inc. (Hennessey Hogan)Lease 6) Director of Engineering Services Municipal Act, Section 240.2 (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board Mervin Riddell Lease 7) Director of Engineering Services Municipal Act, Section 240.2 (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board Clinical Associates Lease 8) Director of Engineering Services Municipal Act, Section 240.2 (c)a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board Vienna-Emergency Medical Services Base 166 ADDENDUM FOR TUESDAY,APRIL 22, 2014 Staff Reports (ATTACHED) Director of Financial Services Central Elgin Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation- Tax Reduction Report and By-Law 167 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Jim Bundschuh Director of Financial Services DATE: April 16, 2014 SUBJECT: Central Elgin Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Tax Reduction INTRODUCTION: The Municipality of Central Elgin has requested that the County of Elgin apply the residential ratio of one (1) to a property that would otherwise carry the multi-residential ratio of 2.3458. The multi-residential properties pay almost two and one-half times the tax rate of residential. DISCUSSION: Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act allows for this reduction once a corporation under this program has entered into an agreement with the designated Consolidated Municipal Service Manager, the City of St. Thomas. Central Elgin has passed by-law 1710 allowing for the reduction in tax ratio for the Central Elgin Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation affordable housing project and has requested that the County also reduce the ratio on this property. Using 2014 County tax rates, the revised tax ratio represents a savings to the Central Elgin Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation project of $11,239 in County taxes. This reduction in their taxes would then be borne by other taxpayers across the County. CONCLUSION: Council has shown its support for affordable housing projects in the past in Aylmer and Dutton. The reduction of the tax ratio on this property will assist in keeping rents reasonable by reducing the annual operations expenditures. 168 RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve a tax ratio of one (1) for the Central Elgin Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation project (289 Frances Street in Port Stanley, Municipality of Central Elgin); and, THAT this tax ratio shall apply to taxation as of the effective date of the first supplementary or omitted assessment notice on the property; and, THAT a by-law be prepared; and, THAT the Municipality of Central Elgin be requested to keep the County of Elgin apprised as to the status of the assessment on this property. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Approved for Submission Jim Bundschuh Mark G. McDonald Director of Financial Services Chief Administrative Officer 169 COUNTY OF ELGIN By-Law No. 14-09 WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas is designated as the Consolidated Municipal Service Manager for the CMHC-Ontario New Affordable Housing Program; and WHEREAS the City of St. Thomas has enacted Municipal Housing Facilities By-law No. 80-2005; and WHEREAS the City of St. Thomas has entered into an agreement with Central Elgin Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation for the provision of affordable housing; and WHEREAS the Central Elgin Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation is the registered owner of the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this by-law; and WHEREAS Section 110(9) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provides that if a municipality designated as service manager under the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000, has entered into an agreement under Section 110 with respect to housing capital facilities, any other municipality that has not entered into an agreement under Section 110 with respect to capital facilities and contains all or part of the land on which the capital facilities are or will be located may exercise the power under Section 110(6) with respect to the land and the capital facilities; and WHEREAS Section 110(6) permits a municipality to exempt from taxation for municipal and school purposes for capital facilities where an agreement to provide municipal capital facilities has been entered into, subject to the notice provisions, limitations and requirements set out in the Municipal Act; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Central Elgin has requested the County of Elgin to apply the tax ratio of 1 to the Central Elgin Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation project. NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin enacts as follows: 1. THAT the tax ratio of 1 shall apply to the Central Elgin Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation project, as described in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this by-law. 2. THAT this tax ratio shall apply to taxation raised for municipal purposes as of the effective date of the first supplementary or omitted assessment notice on the property as issued by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation pursuant to the Assessment Act and shall apply as long as the Facility Agreement is in good standing and not in default. 3. THAT the Warden and the Chief Administrative Officer, or alternate, are authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary in that behalf and to affix thereto the seal of the Corporation of the County of Elgin. nd READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 22 DAY OF APRIL 2014. Mark G. McDonald, David Marr, Chief Administrative Officer. Warden. 170 SCHEDULE 'A' By-Law No. 14-09 LEGAL DESCRIPTION 289 Frances Street Port Stanley Municipality of Central Elgin, County of Elgin 171