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ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MINUTES
January 12, 2021
Council Present: Warden Tom Marks (in -person)
Deputy Warden Dave Mennill (electronic)
Councillor Duncan McPhail (electronic)
Councillor Bob Purcell (electronic)
Councillor Sally Marlyn (electronic)
Councillor Grant Jones (electronic)
Councillor Mary French (electronic)
Councillor Dominique Giguere (electronic)
Councillor Ed Ketchabaw (electronic)
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Staff Present: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer (in -person)
Brian Lima, Director of Engineering Services (electronic)
Stephen Gibson, County Solicitor (electronic)
Jim Bundschuh, Director of Financial Services (electronic)
Amy Thomson, Director of Human Resources (electronic)
Nancy Pasato, Manager of Planning (electronic)
Deanna Laemers, Acting POA Supervisor (electronic)
Katherine Thompson, Supervisor of Legislative Services (in -person)
Carolyn Krahn, Legislative Services Coordinator (in -person)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Elgin County Council met this 12t" day of January, 2021 in the Council Chambers, at the
County Administration Building, St. Thomas at 9:00 a.m. with Warden Marks in the chair.
Some Councillors and staff participated electronically by video conference.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Purcell
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on December 8 & 10, 2020 be
adopted.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
No
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Marlyn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
8
1
0
Motion Carried.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
Councillor Martyn identified a conflict of interest regarding the second in -camera item,
Whites Station Operations Centre Building Condition Assessment Findings.
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4. PRESENTING PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
4.1 Development Charges Workshop — Stefan Krzeczunowicz, Hemson
Stefan Krzeczunowicz, Associate Partner — Hemson, presented information on
development charges including legislative background, development study
requirements, proposed work plan, and rate comparisons and rate impacts.
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the presentation from Stefan Krzeczunowicz, Associate Partner —
Hemson, be received and filed.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Martn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
I Warden Marks
I Yes
9
0
0
- Motion Carried.
5. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by: Councillor Giguere
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT we do now move into Committee of the Whole Council.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Marlyn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
- Motion Carried.
6. REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OUTSIDE BOARDS AND STAFF
6.1 Warden's Activity Report (December) and COVID-19 Update — Warden Marks
Warden Marks provided a summary of the County's response to the pandemic as
well as a list of events he attended on behalf of County Council.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor McPhail
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RESOLVED THAT the January 4, 2021, report titled, Warden's Activity Report
(December) and COVID-19 Update submitted by the Warden, be received and filed
for information.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Mart n
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
6.2 2021 Committee and Local Board Appointments — Warden Marks
Warden Marks presented the 2021 recommendations for Committee and Local
Board Appointments. In addition to the Council Committee and Local Board
Appointments recommended in the appendix to the report, the Warden
recommended that Councillor Martyn be appointed to the Rural Education Task
Force with Councillor Giguere as alternate and that Councillor Giguere be
appointed to the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee.
Moved by: Councillor Purcell
Seconded by: Councillor Mennill
RESOLVED THAT County Council approve the Council Committee and Local
Board Appointments for 2021, as attached "Appendix I," as recommended by
Warden Marks, and as amended.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Marlyn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
I Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
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6.3 County of Elgin Official Plan Review — Manager of Planninq
The Manager of Planning provided an overview of the Official Plan Review
process, public consultation strategy, and associated timelines.
Moved by: Councillor Marlyn
Seconded by: Councillor French
RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to proceed with a Five -Year Review process
for the County of Elgin's Official Plan in 2021; and
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FURTHER THAT Council hold a Special Public Meeting in February, 2021, in
accordance with Section 26 (3) of the Planning Act to discuss the Official Plan review
process and hear comments from the public.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Martyn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9 --t-0
0
Motion Carried.
6.4 Provincial Offences Act (POA) Video Court Proceedings — Acting Provincial
Offences Court Supervisor
The Acting Provincial Offences Court Supervisor provided an update on Provincial
Offences Court proceedings. In -person court proceedings have been suspended
since March 16, 2020. The Ministry of the Attorney General has provided direction
on their approved technical solution for virtual trials and the requirements for
remote proceedings, and Elgin Court staff have begun preparations for the first
video session in the coming weeks.
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the January 12, 2021, report titled, Provincial Offences Act
(POA) Video Court Proceedings, submitted by the Acting Provincial Offences Court
Supervisor, be received and filed for information.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally MartVn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
I Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
RECESS — COUNCIL RECESSED AT 10:11 A.M. AND RECONVENED AT 10:18 A.M.
6.5 2021 Budget Presentation — Director of Financial Services
The Director of Financial Services provided an overview of the 2021 Budget process
including cost reductions, cost increases/service enhancements, taxes, debt
financing, use of surplus, reserves, and tax recommendations.
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor French
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RESOLVED THAT approximately $9 million increase in total debt for the facility
asset management plan be included in the preliminary budget plan; and
THAT tax ratios for farm and small commercial be left unchanged.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Mart n
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
6.6 Contract Award — Corporate Facility Cleaning Services — Director of
Engineering Services
The Director of Engineering Services provided details on the tender for Contract
Cleaning Services at the Administration Building, Elgin County Heritage Centre and
POA Courthouse.
Moved by: Councillor Marlyn
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the Contract Cleaning Services Tender for the Administration
Building, Heritage Centre and POA Courthouse be awarded to Serv-U-Clean Inc.
for a two-year term at a total price of $265,148; and,
THAT the enhanced cleaning services, consisting of a day porter focussing on
COVID related cleaning across the three facilities, be accepted for an initial one (1)
year term for a total price of $31,200; and,
THAT staff be authorized to extend the cleaning contract for an additional three (3)
one-year terms, in accordance with section 7.6 of the Procurement Policy, subject
to satisfactory performance during the initial two-year contract term; and,
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the
contract.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Martn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
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6.7 Contact Award — John Wise Line Reconstruction Proiect Tender No. 2020-T40
— Director of Engineering Services
The Director of Engineering Services provided details on the tender for the John
Wise Line Reconstruction Project, which was advertised and issued, in advance of
the approved 2021 Capital Budget, as per the County's Procurement Policy.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Giguere
RESOLVED THAT ASG Excavating Inc. be awarded the John Wise Line
Reconstruction Project, Tender No. 2020-T40 at a total price of $1,211,058.65
exclusive of HST;
THAT project funds in the amount of $1,215,000 be preapproved for inclusion in
the 2021 Capital Budget to fund the expected project construction cost; and,
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to
sign the contract.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Martn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
6.8 Contract Award — Village of Rodney Reconstruction Tender No. 2020-T42
The Director of Engineering Services provided details on the tender for the Village
of Rodney Reconstruction project, which was advertised and issued, in advance of
the approved 2021 Capital Budget, as per the County's Procurement Policy.
Moved by: Councillor Purcell
Seconded by: Councillor McPhail
RESOLVED THAT Van Bree Drainage and Bulldozing Limited be awarded the
Village of Rodney Reconstruction Project, Tender No. 2020-T42 at a total price of
$4,741,050.11 exclusive of HST, and subject to the Municipality of West Elgin's
commitment to fund its proportionate share;
THAT project funds in the amount of $3,750,000 be preapproved for inclusion in
the 2021 Capital Budget to fund the County's proportionate project construction
cost in partnership with the Municipality of West Elgin; and,
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to
sign the contract.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Martn
Yes
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Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
I Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
6.9 Proposed Replacement Agreement — Elgin/Central Elgin/Dropbike Inc. —
Reinstatement of Suspended Short -Term Bicycle Rental Pilot Proiect — County
Solicitor
The County Solicitor presented a report regarding the reinstatement of the
suspended short-term bicycle rental pilot project in Port Stanley.
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Mennill
RESOLVED THAT subject to prior approval by Council for the Corporation of the
Municipality of Central Elgin, Elgin County Council approve a proposed
replacement Services Agreement with Central Elgin and Dropbike Inc. for
reinstatement of the pilot project for Short -Term Rental of Bicycles in the
Community of Port Stanley for at least the second year of the original Term
contemplated by the existing Services Agreement; and
THAT upon approval of the said proposed replacement Services Agreement, the
Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute such Agreement
on behalf of the Corporation of the County of Elgin.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Marlyn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
6.10 Council Policy Revisions —Chief Administrative Officer
The Chief Administrative Officer presented amendments to the Elgin County Council
Policies Manual with respect to virtual meeting and conference attendance as well
as additional amendments arising from Council feedback over the past two (2) years.
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Martyn
RESOLVED THAT Elgin County Council consent to the suggested amendments to
Elgin County Council Policies Manual as presented in the report titled "Council
Policy Revisions", dated January 5, 2021; and
THAT staff be directed to present a final draft of Elgin County Council Policies
Manual which incorporates Council's approved changes at an upcoming meeting of
County Council for final review and approval.
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Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Marlyn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
1 0
0
- Motion Carried.
6.11 COVID-19 Emergency Team Planning — December Update — Chief
Administrative Officer
The Chief Administrative Officer provided Council with an update on the County's
COVID-19 response.
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Purcell
RESOLVED THAT the January 6, 2021, report titled, COVID-19 Emergency Team
Planning — December Update, submitted by the Chief Administrative Officer, be
received and filed for information.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Martn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
- Motion Carried.
7. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
7.1 Items for Consideration
7.1.1 Debbie France with a letter requesting support for communications regarding
cannabis legislation.
7.1.2 The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich with a letter regarding the Western Elgin
Homeless Coalition.
Item #1
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the correspondence from Debbie France be received and filed.
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Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Mart n
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
1 Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
Item #2
Moved by: Councillor Purcell
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT the correspondence from the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich be
received and filed.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Martn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
7.2 Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
7.2.1 The Association of Municipalities Ontario with a policy update regarding
additional COVID-19 Vaccine Sites, ESA Termination and Severance
Provisions Extension.
7.2.2 The Association of Municipalities Ontario with a policy update regarding
Lockdown 2.0.
7.2.3 Southwestern Public Health with a memo regarding the provincial shutdown.
7.2.4 The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with a letter regarding
Enforcement of Orders under the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020.
7.2.5 The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with a letter confirming the
County's 2021 allocation under the Safe Restart Agreement.
7.2.6 The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs with a letter regarding
updates to the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (OWDCP).
7.2.7 The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs with a letter regarding
recent amendments to the Drainage Act.
7.2.8 The Ministry of Transportation with a letter regarding off -road vehicles on
municipal highways.
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7.2.9 The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation with the Assessment
Change Summary for Elgin County.
7.2.10 SWIFT with their December Newsletter.
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Martyn
RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Items #1-10 be received and filed.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Martn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
�EEO
9
0
Motion Carried.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
8.1 Statements/Inquiries by Members
The Warden announced that the County of Elgin will be flying the Alzheimer's Society
Flag at the Elgin Heritage Centre for the month of January to mark Alzheimer's
awareness month.
8.2 Notice of Motion
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8.3 Matters of Urgency
8.3.1 The Chief Administrative Officer provided a verbal update on the status of
Elgin County's temporary face covering by-law. The temporary face covering by-
law was enacted at the direction of the Medical Officer of Health on August 6, 2020
to remain in effect until the earlier of December 31, 2020, or until such time as
O.Reg 364/20, as amended, is revoked.
Moved by: Councillor French
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT staff seek direction and input from the Medical Officer of Health
before re-enactment of the By-law, specifically whether the Medical Officer of
Health recommends re-enactment; and
THAT staff follow up with the Town of Aylmer and the Municipality of Dutton
Dunwich with respect to their position regarding the face covering requirements.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Martn
Yes
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Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
9. CLOSED MEETING ITEMS
Moved by: Councillor Giguere
Seconded by: Councillor French
RESOLVED THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with
the Municipal Act to discuss the following matters under Municipal Act Section 239 (2):
In -Camera Item #1
(d) labour relations or employee negotiations — CUPE Bargaining Mandate.
In -Camera Item #2
(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local
board —Whites Station Operations Centre Building Condition Assessment Findings.
In -Camera Item #3
(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals,
affecting the municipality or local board, (0 advice that is subject to solicitor -client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose — Phillmore Bridge.
In -Camera Item #4
(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals,
affecting the municipality or local board, (0 advice that is subject to solicitor -client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose — Port Bruce Temporary
Bridge and Boat Launch.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Marlyn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
10. MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT
Moved by: Councillor French
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.
Recorded Vote
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Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Mart n
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
I Warden Marks
Yes
9
t__0
0
Motion Carried.
In -Camera Item #1 — CUPE Bargaining Mandate
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Purcell
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Mart n
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
Councillor Martyn declared a conflict of interest regarding In -Camera Item #2. She was
removed from the virtual meeting during discussion and abstained from voting on the
matter.
In -Camera Item #2 — Whites Station Operations Centre Building Condition Assessment
Findings
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the report from the Director of Engineering Services be received; and
THAT staff proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Marlyn
Abstain
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
8
0
1
Motion Carried.
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In -Camera Item #3 — Phillmore Bridge
Moved by: Councillor Giguere
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT the report from the Director of Engineering Services be received; and
THAT staff proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
SallV Mart n
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
In -Camera Item #4 — Port Bruce Temporary Bridge and Boat Launch
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the correspondence from Mr. Campbell and Baroudi Law on behalf of
North Erie Marina be received; and THAT staff proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Marlyn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
I Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
11. MOTION TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by: Councillor Marlyn
Seconded by: Councillor French
RESOLVED THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Mart n
Yes
Southwold
I Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
I Mary French
Yes
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Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
12. CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS
12.1 By -Law 21-01 —Confirming all Actions and Proceedings
BEING a By-law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the County of Elgin at the January 12, 2021 Meeting.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Purcell
RESOLVED THAT By -Law No. 21-01 be now read a first, second and third time
and finally passed.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Martn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Motion Carried.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Purcell
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 12:58 p.m. to meet again on January 26, 2021 at
9:00 a.m.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Malahide
Dave Mennill
Yes
West Elgin
Duncan McPhail
Yes
Dutton Dunwich
Bob Purcell
Yes
Central Elgin
Sally Marlyn
Yes
Southwold
Grant Jones
Yes
Aylmer
Mary French
Yes
Malahide
Dominique Gi uere
Yes
Ba ham
Ed Ketchabaw
Yes
Central Elgin
Warden Marks
Yes
9
0
0
Julie nyou,
Chief Administrative Officer.
Motion Carried.
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Tom Marks,
Warden.