December 21, 2000 Special Meeting
M I N U T E S
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DECEMBER 21ST, 2000
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Duncan McPhail, Deputy Mayor Graham
Warwick
Councillors: Trudy Balint(arrived prior to A.
Vandenbrink discussion)
Brad Bandeen, Mike Mooser
STAFF PRESENT:
Joanne Groch Administrator/Clerk -Treasurer
Mayor McPhail opened this Special Session of Council at 9:30 a.m. and
explained the purpose of the meeting was to deal with matters of business arising
since the last meeting.
SUBJECT: BY-LAW – 2000-71 – TO DEBENTURE VARIOUS DRAINS AND
WATERLINE CHARGES
RES. NO. 1 Moved by Warwick
Seconded by Bandeen
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a by-law
to debenture various drains and waterline charges and this shall be
the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO. 2 Moved by Mooser
Seconded by Warwick
RESOLVED that a bylaw to introduce a by-law to debenture various
drains and waterline charges be now read a third time and finally
passed, signed, sealed and numbered. Number 2000- 71 –
Debenture By-law.
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: BY-LAW – 2000-72 – PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LEASE
– LOT 18, CONC. 4ED
RES. NO. 3 Moved by Warwick
Seconded by Bandeen
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a by-law
to authorized the signing of an agreement with Elliott’s Land
Services Ltd., In Trust for a Petroleum and Natural Gas Lease and
this shall be the first and second reading and provisional adoption
thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO. 4 Moved by Mooser
Seconded by Warwick
RESOLVED that a bylaw to introduce a by-law to authorize the
signing of an agreement with Elliott’s Land Services Ltd., In Trust
for a Petroleum and Natural Gas Lease be now read a third time
and finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered. Number 2000 -
72 – Petroleum and Natural Gas Lease – Lot 18, Conc. 4ED
DISPOSITION: Carried
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SUBJECT: UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE REDUCTION
Joanne Groch, Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer reported that the municipality
remits 1.275% instead of 1.4% for the employment insurance premium. This
results in a savings of .125% to the Municipality. Under legislation the employer
must share 5/12 of this savings with the employees. Joanne advised that the
bonus would total $1,175.00 which would result in a savings of $1,384.00 to the
Municipality. The bonus per employee would be $55.00. Council authorized
payment of the bonus as recommended.
SUBJECT: TAXES WRITTEN OFF
RES. NO. 5 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Mooser
RESOLVED that the following amounts of taxes be written off for
the years and reasons as indicated:
Roll No. Owner Amount Reason Year
020.173 M.Tadic $ 12.04 demolition-kilns 2000 WTX8
080.006 G. Nethercott $816.24 demolition-house 2000 WTX12
TOTAL W/O $828.28
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: SPORTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM PARTNERSHIPS INITIATIVE
The Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer reported that there is funding available
through the Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships initiative for public health
and safety projects or new, expansion and renovation projects for recreational
purposes. Letters of Intent are to be submitted by February 2, 2001. Councillor
Bandeen is to investigate further.
Councillor Balint entered the meeting at this time.
DELEGATION: ALAN VANDENBRINK
Alan Vandenbrink of Erie Flooring advised Council of their progress with
modifying the boiler systems for the plant. They are currently negotiating with a
company from Calgary – COGEN – to upgrade their system to today’s standards.
The new boilers will be operated by steam turbines and will be built near the
existing boilers. They will be using wood waste for fuel and will be able to
generate their own power for sale to Hydro One. The new system could be up
and running within one year. Al noted that they have been working with staff to
make changes to the current system (dropped the working pressure, training
sessions with staff, better controls on fuel/air ratio).
DELEGATION: HARRY MEZENBERG AND PAUL MISTELE – CHC
Harry Mezenberg and Paul Mistele attended to report on the progress with the
proposal for a new Community Health Centre in West Lorne. The proposals are
due by the end of January. The Committee is investigating various properties for
a building site.
RES. NO. 6 Moved by Warwick
Seconded by Mooser
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
support the initiatives of the Community Health Centre for
construction of a new facility.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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SUBJECT: ACCOUNTS
RES. NO. 7 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Balint
RESOLVED that the Mayor and Administrator/Treasurer be and
they are hereby authorized to sign Payment Voucher #12A,
amounting to $1,092,099.67, in settlement of General, Road and
Water Accounts. (Cheques #8976 – #9169 including Arena
Voucher $5,916.68 Cheque #821-#832).
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION
RES. NO. 8 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Balint
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
adjourn to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual,
including municipal or local board employees.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO. 9 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Balint
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin do
now rise.
DISPOSITON: Carried
SUBJECT: ROAD DEPARTMENT – NIGHT SHIFT
The Road Superintendent presented a report outlining a two person night shift.
One part-time person would need to be hired. Rick advised that the Villages
would be cleaned during the night and this would resolve some of the conflict
about village snow plowing. Rick has some applications on file that he could
select a part-time person from. Council were in agreement with his proposal
which will start January 2, 2001 through March 16, 2001.
SUBJECT: ADJOURNMENT
RES. NO. 10 Moved by Mooser
Seconded by Warwick
RESOLVED that this Special Session of Council adjourn at 3:50
h
p.m. to meet again on January 11, 2001.
DISPOSITION: Carried
These minutes were adopted on the 11th day of January, 2001.
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MAYOR CLERK
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