April 19, 2001 Special Meeting
M I N U T E S
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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APRIL 19, 2001
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Deputy Mayor Graham Warwick
Councillors: Trudy Balint, Brad Bandeen, Mike
Mooser
STAFF PRESENT:
Joanne Groch Administrator/Treasurer
Linda Cranston Clerk/Deputy-Treasurer
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Tony Whyte – Stevenson & Hunt Associates
The Administrator/Treasurer opened the meeting at 9:30 a.m. and stated that this
special meeting was called to take care of various items of business.
SUBJECT: CHAIR
RES. NO. 1 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Bandeen
RESOLVED that Deputy-Mayor Warwick is hereby appointed to act
as Chair for this special meeting of council of the Municipality of
West Elgin in the absence of Mayor McPhail.
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS – MANULIFE FINANCIAL
Mr. Whyte of Stevenson and Hunt reviewed the benefits renewal package for the
coming year. The current policy with Manulife Financial would be increased by
over 25% for the coming year. He explained the reasons that impact that
increase and advised that he had negotiated a 21.8% increase. There was
discussion and questions from council. Council requested that he make a
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presentation to the employees on April 26, 2001.
SUBJECT: LLOYD JARVIS – WATERWORKS REPORT
Lloyd presented his report for the past month, along with a proposed schedule of
projects for construction. Lloyd was asked various questions concerning the
sizing of water pipes, capacity, and the ordering process. Some construction to
be completed this year will be approximately 2100 metres of construction along
Pioneer Line. Due to changes in the safety regulations this year, we are required
to have more men flagging at each work site. The increase in fuel costs is also
reflected in pricing estimates.
Administrator Groch presented the preliminary budget for the Water Department
and went over the actuals from last year with council. Joanne stated that it was
difficult to budget this year, due to the number of changes that have taken place
with the sale of hydro. The 10-cent per cubic meter increase for water levied by
Tri County will be passed on to the customer. Discussions took place on the
proposed water and sewage rates for Rodney and West Lorne. It was decided
that Rodney sewage rate would be 100% of the water rate with the West Lorne
sewage rate being 75% of the water rate. The necessary resolutions will be
prepared for the next meeting.
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SUBJECT: TINY TOTS – ASBESTOS REMOVAL
Rick Jackson and Janet Pinder appeared before council to give a report on the
proposed asbestos removal project. Council Bandeen requested that they
investigate to find out if the contractor has to have a special license for this type
of removal. The clerk will check into the regulations with the Ministry of Safety
and Labour. Rick was also requested to get more quotes on the project, as well
as dry walling quotes, and estimates on window replacement costs. Janet
presented a preliminary proposal to request that some storage/office space be
incorporated in to the plans at the same time that this work is being done. Council
agreed in principle and asked her to provide more information to the next council
meeting. She stated that the best time to complete construction would be during
the month of July.
SUBJECT: CHIPWAGON
Connie Beynon submitted a letter requesting that council give her preliminary
approval to proceed with her plans to have a Chip Wagon outlet somewhere in
West Lorne. Council requested that she provide certain documents, for the
Hawkers and Peddlars License, as well as a schedule of location and possible
times that she would have the business functioning. If the proper documentation
is provided, the fee will be at the usual cost of $125.00 for the season. The Clerk
is to contact Mrs. Beynon with this information.
SUBJECT: ADJOURNMENT
RES. NO. 2 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Balint
RESOLVED that this Special Meeting of Council shall adjourn at
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12:45 p.m. to meet again on April 26, 2001.
DISPOSITION: Carried.
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These minutes were adopted on the 10 day of May 2001.
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MAYOR CLERK
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