03 - February 11, 2014 MinutesThe Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 9:00 a.m. with all
members present except Councillor Ens (vacation).
Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded by Councillor Jenkins
THAT the minutes • the meeting held on January 28, 2014 • adopted.
Correspondence from the Township of Southwold recommending an alternate appointment
• replace James McIntyre as Southwold's representative on County Council, for medical
reasons.
Moved • Councillor Mennill
Seconded • Councillor McWilliam
HAT at the request of the Township of Southwold and in accordance with Article 13 of the
Minister's restructuring order, Mr. Grant Jones be authorized to replace Councillor James
McIntyre as Southwold's representative • County Council, for medical reasons, commencing
on February 11, 2014 and terminating upon Councillor McIntyre's return; and,
THAT the correspondence from the Township of Southwold be received and filed.
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Councillor Jones took the Oath of Office, administered by the Chief Administrative Officer.
The Councillor then took his seat on County Council.
DISCLOSURE • PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF —
None.
Andrew Gray and Mary Lou McMillan, Elgin County Library with a Power Point presentation
titled "Youth Internships at Community Access Sites, 2013-2014".
Mr. Gray and Ms. McMillan described what a youth intern does, how the youth internship
program helps library patrons and how it helps youth in Elgin to develop important
employment skills.
Moved • Councillor Couckuyt
Seconded • Councillor Jenkins
THAT the PowerPoint presentation titled "Youth Internship at Community Access Sites,
2013 — 2014" be received and filed.
Paul Sapounzi, Project Manager, The Ventin Group Ltd. with a Power Point presentation
titled "Architectural Services for POA Court and Elgin County Museum".
Mr. Sapounzi summarized some of The Ventin Group's previous projects and discussed tkaw
upcoming POA/Museum building construction project.
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Serge Lavoie, President, Southwest Economic Alliance with a PowerPoint presentation titled
"The Connected Region: CISCO Benchmarking the Grey County Experience"
The Southwest Economic Alliance (SWEA) is undertaking an Intelligent Region Project that
is designed to bridge the broadband con n ectivity/ca pa city gap in rural areas. The project
involves surveying the community to determine its connectivity needs in comparison to what
is currently available.
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THAT the presentation titled "The Connected Region: CISCO Benchmarking the Grey County
Experience" be received and filed.
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— General Manager of Economic Development
The general manager explained that the Southwest Economic Alliance (SWEA) is requesting
participation from its members in the Benchmarking and Community Engagement Phase of
its Intelligent Region Project. This project will assist with the business case to support the
fibre optic infrastructure required for broadband connectivity throughout the southwest region-
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THAT County Council support in principle the Intelligent Region Project as described in the
January 28, 2014 report from the General Manager of Economic Development; and,
THAT County Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding for the Benchmarking and Community Engagement Phase of the SWEA
Intelligent Region Project.
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The coordinator presented Council with two Awards of Excellence from the Economic
Developers Council of Ontario for the 2012 Year in Review Report and the Artastic Elgin
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THAT the report titled "2014 EDCO Awards" from the Marketing and Communications
Coordinator dated January 27, 2014 be received and filed.
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The director brought forward the annual report concerning union and non-union vacation
carry-over for Council's information.
Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded by Councillor Jenkins
THAT the report titled "2013 Annual Report of Vacation Carry-Over" from the Director of Homes
and Seniors Services dated January 28, 2014 be received and filed; and,
THAT the need to report on vacation carry-overs, be discontinued and the relevant policy be
deleted.
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The director presented the report on the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and sought
Council's approval to award the Architectural Design Services contract for Terrace Lodge t
the recommended Architect. 0:
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-1 HAT MMMC Architects Inc. be selected for Architectural Design Services at Terrace Lodgt
at a total price of $359,200, plus applicable taxes; and,
THAT if the cost for Architectural Design Services increases above the amount approved by
Council by more than 10%, the Director will prepare a further report to Council outlining the
expenditures; and,
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THAT Warden Marr and Councillors Couckuyt and Mennill be appointed to the building
comittittee.
2013 — Purchasing Coordinator
I he coordinator presented the report • contracts awarded under $100,000 between
September 1 and December 31, 2013.
Moved • Councillor Jones
Seconded by Councillor Jenkins
THAT the report titled "Quarterly Information Report - Contract Awards, September 1, 2013
to December 31, 2013" from the Purchasing Coordinator dated January 27, 2014 be received
and filed.
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The director presented the report informing Council that the Dutton and District Lions Club
has made a donation in the amount of $1,500 each to the Dutton and West Lorne branches
• the Elgin County Library.
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THAT the Warden issue a letter of appreciation to the Dutton and District Lions Club on behalf
of Council to acknowledge the donation of $1,500 each to the Dutton and West Lorne branches
• the Elgin County Library; and,
THAT the donated funds amounting to $3,000 be allocated to a project within the Library's
2014 budget to support the purchase • furnishings and shelving at Dutton and West Lorne
libraries.
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The coordinator presented the report summarizing the usage trends at the 10 library branches
in Elgin County. Figures included general use of materials, downloadable collections, public
computers, wireless internet, interlibrary loan, reference services, and membership activities.
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THAT the report titled "2013 Library Usage and Statistics Report" from the Library Coordinator
dated January 23, 2014 be received and filed; and,
THAT a copy of this report be submitted to all municipalities in the County of Elgin.
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The director presented the report on the long term solution to relocate Dexter Line away from
lake shore erosion which will take many years to implement. A two phase approach gives
Council the ability to plan and prepare for construction today, while deferring road constructior
to seek funding through future infrastructure programs.
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THAT the Implementation Plan for the Relocation of Dexter Line as identified in this report be
approved; and,
THAT $500,000 be allocated from the Capital Reserve to fund Phase 1 of the Dexter Lin
Relocation Project. i
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1. Nancie Irving, Clerk, Town of Aylmer seeking Council's endorsement of the Town of
Aylmer's resolution re: Railmark Canada's bid to purchase, rehabilitate and operate the
railroad that runs through the Town of Aylmer.
3. Claude Dauphin, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) with an update
on Canada Post's plan to phase out home delivery.
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The following recommendation was adopted in regard to Correspondence Item #1:
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THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin support the Town of Aylmer's resolution re:
Railmark Canada's bid to purchase, rehabilitate and operate the railroad that runs through
the Town • Aylmer; and,
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Moved • Councillor Mennill
Seconded • Councillor Jenkins
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1 Mayor Peter Politis, Coalition Chair, Mayors' Coalition with briefing note from the
Executive Steering Committee meeting held on January 20, 2014.
It was noted that Warden Marr will represent Elgin County on the OPP Billing/Steerini-e-
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Committee initiated by AMO.
2. Doug Reycraft, Chair, Municipal Employer Pension Centre Ontario (MEPCO) with notice
of the 2012 Annual Report, available at www.mepco.ca.
3. The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, responding to letter of support from
the County of Elgin regarding a regional passenger transportation initiative for
Southwestern Ontario.
5. Kettle Creek Conservation Authority with invitation to their Annual General Meeting to be
held February 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Thomas Public Library.
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Councillor McWilliarn noted that February 7, 2014 was Food Freedom Day — Food Freedom
Day is the day that the average Canadian has earned enough to pay for their food needs for
the year.
The Director of Community and Cultural Services reminded Council that the Elgin County
Courthouse dedication ceremony and open house were scheduled tentatively for mid-March.
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THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with the Municipal Act
to discuss matters under Section 240.2 (d) labour relations — Prosecution Services - Contract
Renewal Negotiations; Section 240.2 (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual,
including municipal or local board employees — Land Division Committee — Future
Considerations (Revisited from March, 2011).
The Purchasing Coordinator presented the confidential report on Prosecution Services —
Contract Renewal Negotiations.
The Chief Administrative Officer presented the confidential report on the Land Divisio
Committee — Future Considerations (Revisited from March, 2011). 1
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THAT staff be directed • renew the contract with the County Prosecutor for a further three
year term commencing March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2017 at the rate of $165.00 per hour
for year one, $170.00 per hour for year two and three with options to renew for up to three,
one year terms provided that the rate increase does not exceed the rate of inflation; and,
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Staff was directed to write to Elgin's partner municipalities to determine the preferred option
for the operation of the Land Division function. The deadline for response is mid-April.
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THAT the 2014 Proposed Budget, which includes the Operating Budget, the Capital Budget
and Grants, be approved.
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THAT we do now adopt recommendations • the Committee • The Whole.
Moved by Councillor Jones
Seconded • Councillor Couckuy)
THAT By-Law No. 14-03 "Being a By-Law to Provide for the Adoption of the 2014 Budget of the
Corporation of the County of Elgin and To Establish the 2014 Tax Ratios, and To Establish the
2014 Tax Rates for the County Constituent Municipalities" be read a first, second and third time
and finally passed.
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THAT By-Law No. 14-04 "Being a By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council
of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the February 11, 2014 Meeting" be read a first,
second and third time and finally passed.
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Moved by Councillor Walters
Seconded • Councillor McWilliam
THAT we do now adjourn at 12:00 p.m. and meet again on March 25, 2014 at the County
Administration Building Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m.
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