03 - February 1, 2022 County Council MinutesA;l 01 r
Progressive by Nature
ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MINUTES
February 1, 2022
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February 1, 2022
Elgin County Council met this 1st day of February 2022. The meeting was held in a hybrid in-
person/electronic format with Councillors and staff participating as indicated below.
Council Present: Warden Mary French (Council Chambers)
Councillor Duncan McPhail (Council Chambers)
Councillor Bob Purcell (electronic)
Councillor Sally Martyn (electronic)
Councillor Grant Jones (Council Chambers)
Councillor Dave Mennill (Council Chambers)
Councillor Dominique Giguere (Council Chambers)
Councillor Ed Ketchabaw (Council Chambers)
Regrets: Deputy Warden Tom Marks (notice provided in advance)
Staff Present: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer (Council Chambers)
Brian Lima, General Manager of Engineering, Planning & Enterprise/Deputy
Chief Administrative Officer (Council Chambers)
Brian Masschaele, Director of Community & Cultural Services (electronic)
Amy Thomson, Director of Human Resources (electronic)
Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services (electronic)
Jeff Brock, Director of Information Technology Services (electronic)
Jennifer Ford, Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer (Council
Chambers)
Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk
(electronic)
Jeff VanRybroeck, Manager of Emergency Management (electronic)
Kate Burns Gallagher, Manager of Economic Development & Tourism
Mathew Waite, Financial Analyst (electronic)
Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator (Council Chambers)
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting convened at 1:00 p.m. with Warden French in the chair.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
17
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
PRESENTING PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Mennill
RESOLVED THAT we do now move into Committee of the Whole Council.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
West Elgin
Councillor Duncan McPhail
X
Dutton Dunwich
Councillor Bob Purcell
X
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Southwold
Councillor Grant Jones
X
Central Elgin
Councillor Sally Marlyn
X
Malahide
Councillor Dave Mennill
X
Malahide
Councillor Dominique Gi uere
X
Ba ham
Councillor Ed Ketchabaw
X
Aylmer
Warden Mary French
X
TOTAL
8
0
0
Motion Carried.
6. REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OUTSIDE BOARDS AND STAFF
6.1 Budget 2022 — Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer
The Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer provided a presentation
updating County Council on the budget review process undertaken by the County
of Elgin Budget Committee.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor McPhail
RESOLVED THAT the 2022 be approved as presented; and
THAT the 2023 to 2031 budget with Option #1 be accepted in principle; and
THAT the Landfill ratio be accepted in principle to be amended as per regulation
95-17 once updated for 2022; and
THAT Staff proceed to include the Small -Scale On -Farm Business Subclass in the
tax ratios beginning in 2022; and
THAT the recommended Tax Rate increase of 1.68% (3.85% increase on the Levy)
be accepted in principle and amended once the Landfill Rate is set; and
THAT staff proceed with an application to Infrastructure Ontario to finance the
Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Project and bring a report to Council to further the
process before the Provincial Election.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
West Elgin
Councillor Duncan McPhail
X
Dutton Dunwich
Councillor Bob Purcell
X
Southwold
Councillor Grant Jones
X
Central Elgin
Councillor Sally Martyn
X
Malahide
Councillor Dave Mennill
X
Malahide
Councillor Dominique Gi uere
X
Ba ham
Councillor Ed Ketchabaw
X
Aylmer
Warden Mary French
X
TOTAL
8
0
0
Motion Carried.
7. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
7.1 Items for Consideration
him
7.2 Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
None.
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8. OTHER BUSINESS
8.1 Statements/Inquiries by Members
None.
8.2 Notice of Motion
None.
8.3 Matters of Urgency
None.
9. CLOSED MEETING ITEMS
None.
10. MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT
None.
11. MOTION TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
West Elgin
Councillor Duncan McPhail
X
Dutton Dunwich
Councillor Bob Purcell
X
Southwold
Councillor Grant Jones
X
Central Elgin
Councillor Sally Marlyn
X
Malahide
Councillor Dave Mennill
X
Malahide
Councillor Dominique Gi uere
X
Ba ham
Councillor Ed Ketchabaw
X
Aylmer
Warden Mary French
X
TOTAL
8
0
1 0
- Motion Carried.
12. CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS
12.1 By -Law No. 22-08 — 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 February 1, 2022 Meeting.
Moved by: Councillor Giguere
Seconded by: Councillor Purcell
RESOLVED THAT By -Law No. 22-08 be now read a first, second and third time
and finally passed.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
West Elgin
Councillor Duncan McPhail
X
Dutton Dunwich
Councillor Bob Purcell
X
Southwold
Councillor Grant Jones
X
Central Elgin
Councillor Sally Martn
X
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Malahide
Councillor Dave Mennill
X
Malahide
Councillor Dominique Gi uere
X
Ba ham
Councillor Ed Ketchabaw
X
Aylmer
Warden Mary French
X
TOTAL
8
0
0
Motion Carried.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Martyn
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 1:46 p.m. to meet again on February 8, 2022 at
9:00 a.m.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
West Elgin
Councillor Duncan McPhail
X
Dutton Dunwich
Councillor Bob Purcell
X
Southwold
Councillor Grant Jones
X
Central Elgin
Councillor Sally Martyn
X
Malahide
Councillor Dave Mennill
X
Malahide
Councillor Dominique Gi uere
X
Ba ham
Councillor Ed Ketchabaw
X
Aylmer
Warden Mary French
X
TOTAL
8
0
0
- Motion Carried.
Julie Obnyou, ` Mary French,
Chief Administrative Officer. Warden.