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01 - January 13, 2015 MinutesCOUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES Special Meeting Tuesday, January 13, 2015 The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 2:00 p.m. with all members present. Warden Ens in the Chair. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF — None. Moved by Councillor Currie Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. DELEGATIONS AND REPORTS SWIFT (Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology) Mr. Geoff Hogan, Director of Information Technology, County of Grey presented information on the SWIFT project. He explained the importance of fibre optic technology, SWIFT's plan of action, and the proposed cost of the project. It is estimated that Elgin's contribution will be $105,000 each year for five years. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Wiehle THAT the PowerPoint titled "SWIFT (Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology)" from the Director of Information Technology, County of Grey be received and referred to the 2015 Budget. - Carried. County -wide Community Improvement Plan — General Manager of Economic Development The general manager presented a PowerPoint outlining the County -wide Community Improvement Plan. The plan is intended to spur economic development and growth through the provision of incentives to businesses for improvements to the agricultural areas, ports, and main streets of Elgin County. For budgetary purposes, $100,000 has been included each year in the 10 year financial plan. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT the PowerPoint titled "County -wide Community Improvement Plan" from the General Manager of Economic Development dated January 13, 2015 be received and referred to the 2015 Budget. - Carried. Background Report - Terrace Lodge Redevelopment — Director of Homes and Seniors Services The director presented a report providing Council members with the history and background information on previous decisions and resolutions made by Council concerning the redevelopment of Terrace Lodge. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Wolfe THAT Council provide direction on the schematic design for the rebuild of Terrace Lodge; and, County Council 2 January 13, 2015 THAT staff report back to Council once final contributions from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care are determined. - Carried. Terrace Lodge Redevelopment and Terrace Lodge Proposed New 100 Bed Long-Term Care Home Schematic Design Mr. Dwight Lander, Managing Architect, MMMC Architects presented schematic drawings and a cost estimate for a Terrace Lodge rebuild. It was noted that the Class 'C' construction estimate is $29.6 M. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Martyn THAT the report titled "Terrace Lodge Proposed New 100 Bed Long -Term Care Home Schematic Design Report" and the PowerPoint titled "Terrace Lodge Redevelopment" from MMMC Architects dated January 13, 2015 be received and filed. - Carried. 2015 Fiscal Outlook PowerPoint — Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Financial Services The Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Financial Services presented a PowerPoint on the fiscal outlook for 2015, in advance of budget preparation. Moved by Councillor Currie Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the PowerPoint titled "2015 Fiscal Outlook" from the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Financial Services dated January 13, 2015 be received and filed. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Statements /Inquiries by Members The Director of Community and Cultural Services informed Council that the County had received accessibility funding for upgrades at several library branches. More information regarding this funding will be presented at a future meeting. Councillor Marr explained that AMO is looking for applicants to fill three vacant County Caucus positions on its 2014 - 2016 Board of Directors and that he is considering applying for a position. Council supported Councillor Marr's nomination with a formal resolution. Moved by Councillor Wiehle Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT Elgin County Council endorse the nomination of Councillor David Marr for a County Caucus position on the AMO Board of Directors 2014 — 2016. - Carried. Notice of Motion — None. Matters of Urgency — None. Closed Meeting Items — None. County Council 3 January 13, 2015 Motion to Adopt Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor Currie THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. BY -LAW Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT By -Law No. 15 -01 "Being a By -Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the January 13, 2015 Meeting" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Currie Seconded by Councillor Wolfe THAT we do now adjourn at 4:43 p.m. and meet again on January 27, 2015 at the County Administration Building Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m. Mark McDonald, Chief Administrative Officer. - Carried. Paul Ens, Warden.