September 28, 2000 Regular Meeting
M I N U T E S
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2000
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Duncan McPhail, Deputy Mayor Graham
Warwick
Councillors: Paul Gangle, Trudy Balint, Brad
Bandeen, Robert Coles
STAFF PRESENT:
Joanne Groch Administrator/Treasurer
Rita DeWild Clerk
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.
DELEGATION: D. GRAHAM, H. MEZENBERG – WEST ELGIN COMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTRE
Harry Mezenberg, Chair of the Board of Directors for the West Elgin Community
Health Centre reported that the Health Centre has been in operation since 1993
and currently has 28 employees with approximately 100 volunteers. The centre
has increased at a phenomenal rate in health and social services, which are
provided to the community and has outgrown the current facility. Harry stated
that application was made to the Ministry of Health to expand the facility but was
turned down as they are requesting that long term planning being considered.
Harry reported they have redeveloped their functional plan and are requesting
the assistance of the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin along with
community support. The lease on the building being currently used expires in
August 2002 and it is uncertain if it will be renewable. Douglas Graham,
Executive Director of the West Elgin Community Health Centre reported that
there are only 70 community health centres in Ontario and only a few centres in a
rural community. Mr. Graham reported that additional treatment rooms are
required as well as storage room. The Health Centre currently has over 4000
clinical patients. Harry reported that soundproof rooms are necessary for the
mental health and social workers. Many of the services are shared with Four
Counties Health Services. Harry Mezenberg and Douglas Graham answered
questions of Council and future services at the Health Centre were discussed.
RES. NO. 1 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Gangle
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
support in principle the redevelopment of the West Elgin
Community Health Centre in West Lorne at a new site.
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: – MACK TANDEM DUMP TRUCK
The following quotes were received for the 1989 Mack Tandem Dump Truck with
one-way plough and a hopper style hydraulic salter/sander unit.
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Tandem Truck Hopper
Carl’s Used Cars & Trucks $17,655.00 $1,070.00
Kim Fysh $23,219.00 $ 963.00
552976 Ontario Ltd. $14,851.60 $2,525.20
(prices include GST)
RES. NO. 2 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Coles
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
accept the quote of Kim Fysh for the 1989 Mack Tandem Truck in
the amount of $23,219.00 including GST and the quote of 552976
Ontario Limited for the salter/sander unit in the amount of $2,525.20
including GST.
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: TILE DRAIN LOAN – J. BRZOZOWSKI – LOT 20 CONCESSION 4
RES. NO. 3 Moved by Gangle
Seconded by Warwick
RESOLVED that the Municipality of West Elgin Council approve the
application of Jozef and Joe Brzozowski for a tile drain loan, not to
exceed the amount of $20,000.00 for land in Lot 20 Concession 4,
subject to Provincial Policy at the time of the issuing of the
debenture and the availability of funds from the Province of Ontario.
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: BY-LAW 2000-44 – AGREEMENT WITH KALITA FARMS INC.
RES. NO. 4 Moved by Coles
Seconded by Bandeen
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a by-law
to authorize the execution of an agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin and Kalita Farms Inc.
and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional
adoption thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO. 5 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Warwick
RESOLVED that a by-law to authorized the execution of an
agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of West
Elgin and Kalita Farms Inc. be now read a third time and finally
passed, sealed and numbered. Number 2000-44-Agreement with
Kalita Farms Inc.
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: BY-LAW 2000-45 – REDUCED HOURS AT VOTING STATION
RES. NO. 6 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Bandeen
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to provide for reduced
opening hours for voting for residents of a retirement home and this
shall be the first and second reading and provisional adoption
thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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RES. NO. 7 Moved by Gangle
Seconded by Coles
RESOLVED that a by-law to provide for reduced opening hours for
voting for residents of a retirement home be now read a third and
finally passed, sealed and numbered. Number 2000-45-Reduced
Hours at Voting Station By-law.
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: BY-LAW 2000-46 – ZONING AMENDMENT – LOT 8,9
CONCESSION 13
RES. NO. 8 Moved by Gangle
Seconded by Warwick
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a by-law
to amend By-law 90-50 to change the zoning of lands in part Lot 8
and 9, Concession 13 from the Agricultural (A1) Zone to the Special
Agricultural (A2) Zone and this shall be the first and second reading
and provisional adoption thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO. 9 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Coles
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a by-law
to amend By-lay 90-50 to change the zoning of lands in part Lot 8
and 9, Concession 13 from the Agricultural (A1) Zone to the Special
Agricultural (A2) Zone be now read a third time and finally passed,
signed, sealed and numbered, Number 2000-46-Rezoning of Lot 8
and 9, Concession 13.
DISPOSITON: Carried
SUBJECT: CORRESPONDENCE
1.* Todgham & Case Associates Inc. – Drainage Superintendent Services
Instruction: File
2.* Spriet Associates – Drainage Superintendent Program
Instruction: See By-law 2000-47
3.* Bernie VanDenBelt – Thames Talbot Land Trust
Instruction: Deputy Mayor Warwick to attend.
RES. NO. 10 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Gangle
RESOLVED that the correspondence be dealt with as per the
instructions of Council noted.
DISPOSITON: Carried
SUBJECT: BY-LAW 2000-47 – APPOINT A DRAINAGE SUPERINTENDENT
RES. NO. 11 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Coles
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to appoint a Drainage
Superintendent for the Municipality of West Elgin and this shall be
the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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RES. NO. 12 Moved by Warwick
Seconded by Gangle
RESOLVED that a by-law to appoint a Drainage Superintendent for
the Municipality of West Elgin be now read a third time and finally
passed, sealed and numbered. Number 2000-47-Apointment of a
Drainage Superintendent By-law.
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: MISCELLANEOUS ITEM
Deputy Mayor Graham Warwick reported that the Lower Thames Valley
Conservation Authority is considering donating a three-acre parcel to the Childs
Safety Park. The parcel owned by the LTVCA is located in the Municipality of
Chatham-Kent near the Highway 40 turnoff from Highway 401. Council were in
agreement with the donation.
SUBJECT: PLUMBING INSPECTIONS, TILE DRAIN LOAN INSPECTIONS
Joanne Groch, Administrator/Treasurer reported that in the past plumbing
inspections have been done by the Drainage Superintendent. The Drainage
Superintendent moves to another position with another municipality on October
2, 2000. Joanne reported that the Chief Building Official is responsible for
plumbing inspections in the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich.
RES. NO. 13 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Balint
RESOLVED that Lorne McLeod, Chief Building Official be
responsible for plumbing inspections for the Municipality of West
Elgin.
DISPOSITION: Carried
Joanne Groch, Administrator/Treasurer reported that tile drain loan inspections
need to be done and in the past were handled by the Drainage Superintendent.
Council authorized the Clerk to contact Mr. Neil McColl regarding tile drain loan
inspections.
SUBJECT: WEST LORNE COMMUNITY COMPLEX – SIGNAGE
Joanne Groch, Administrator/Treasurer presented a sample of the signage to be
attached to the West Lorne Community Complex. Deputy Mayor Graham
Warwick advised that the West Lorne Women’s Institute should be involved in
deciding on the size and type of lettering for the building. Graham would contact
the group and have further information at the next meeting when they are
scheduled to be a delegation.
SUBJECT: WEST LORNE COMMUNTIY COMPLEX – PAINTING
Joanne Groch, Administrator/Treasurer reported that a quote was received from
H.D. Decorating for painting of the meeting room in the West Lorne Community
Complex. Joanne advised that the doors entering the complex need to be
painted as well. Discussion followed and Joanne advised that the YMCA would
contribute to the cost of the painting.
RES. NO. 14 Moved by Gangle
Seconded by Balint
RESOLVED that the quote of Henry Dryfhout be accepted for
painting the meeting room at the West Lorne Community Complex
in the amount of $1,050.00 plus GST.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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SUBJECT: HYDRO ONE – OIL GROUND CONTAMINATION
Joanne Groch, Administrator/Treasurer reported that she had received notice
from Wayne Taggart of Hydro One advising that ground contamination has been
located in the utility yard in West Lorne. Clean up of the contaminants or fuel oil
is the municipality’s responsibility. Council authorized Joanne to have John
Yokom, Utility Superintendent arrange for the cleanup of the property.
SUBJECT: WEST LORNE COMMUNITY COMPLEX – PICTURES, PLAQUES
Deputy Mayor Graham Warwick reported that a plaque has been located which
should be hung up at the West Lorne Community Complex or at the West Lorne
Legion. The pictures and plaques of the former West Lorne Public Utility
Commissioners could be moved from the utility office to the meeting room in the
West Lorne Community Complex. Graham to discuss the hanging of the pictures
and plaques with the representatives of the West Lorne service groups.
SUBJECT: MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Vandalism has occurred at Miller Park in West Lorne. Garbage containers,
which are full after a community event, should be emptied more frequently to
prevent the garbage from being spread throughout the park.
Mayor Duncan McPhail reported that he had received a letter from Alan
Vandenbrink, General Manager of Erie Flooring regarding the large amounts of
pollution from stacks. The letter states they are working with the Ministry of
Environment and hope to have a solution regarding the smoke stack problem in
the near future.
SUBJECT: ADJOURNMENT
RES. NO. 15 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Gangle
RESOLVED that this Special Session of Council adjourn at 12:00
p.m. to meet again on October 5th, 2000.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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These minutes were adopted on the 12 day of October, 2000.
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MAYOR CLERK
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