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Progressive by Nature January 19, 2022
Coraoration of the County of Elgin
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
For Tuesday, January 19, 2022, 11:15 a.m.
The Environmental Advisory Committee met this 19th day of January 2022. The meeting
was held in a hybrid in-person/electronic format with Committee Members and staff
participating as indicated below.
Attendees: Mary French, Warden
Grant Jones, Councillor, Chair (joined meeting in progress)
Sally Martyn, Councillor
Robert Braam, Community Member
Sarah Emons, Community Member
Ray Price, Community Member
Kim Smale, Community Member, Vice -Chair
Regrets: Michaela Lenz, Community Member
Primrose Kisuule, Community Member
Staff Present: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer
Brian Lima, General Manager of Engineering, Planning &
Enterprise/Deputy CAO
Eugenio DiMeo, Manager of Corporate Facilities
Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy
Clerk
Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator
Carolyn Krahn, Legislative Services Coordinator
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The meeting convened at 11:15 a.m. with Vice -Chair Kim Smale in the Chair.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by: Sarah Emons
Seconded by: Councillor Marlyn
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the January 19, 2022 meeting be approved as
presented.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Warden Mary French
X
Councillor Sally Martn
X
Robert Braam
X
Sarah Emons
X
Ray Price
X
Kim Smale, Vice -Chair
X
TOTAL
6
0
0
Motion Carried.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by: Ray Price
Seconded by: Rob Braam
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RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on December 1, 2021 be
adopted.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Warden Mary French
X
Councillor Sally Martn
X
Robert Braam
X
Sarah Emons
X
Ray Price
X
Kim Smale, Vice -Chair
X
TOTAL
6
0
0
Motion Carried.
4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
None.
5. DELEGATIONS
None.
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6. BRIEFINGS
6.1 Establishment of Pollinator Gardens at County of Elgin Facilities —
Chief Administrative Officer, General Manager of Engineering,
Planning, & Enterprise/Deputy CAO, Manager of Administrative
Services/Deputy Clerk, and Legislative Services Coordinator
The Manager of Administrative Services presented the report detailing
budget information, and options and alternatives regarding the installation of
pollinator gardens at County facilities for the Committee's consideration.
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Sarah Emons
RESOLVED THAT the Environmental Committee recommend to Elgin
County Council that a maximum of $5,000 be earmarked in the 2022 budget
to be used to develop a 225 square foot wildflower plot at an existing County
facility; and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee pursue opportunities for
grants and funding partners for 2023 projects; and further
THAT the Environmental Committee endeavour to develop a policy
associated with wildflower plots at County facilities for presentation to
County Council at a future meeting.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Warden Mary French
X
Councillor Sally Marlyn
X
Robert Braam
X
Sarah Emons
X
Ray Price
X
Kim Smale, Vice -Chair
X
TOTAL
6
0
0
Motion Carried.
Councillor Jones joined the meeting at 12:16 p.m.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
None.
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9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The Environmental Advisory Committee will meet again on February 23, 2022 at
10:00 a.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Sarah Emons
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 12:32 p.m. to meet again on February 23,
2022.
Recorded Vote
Yes
No
Abstain
Warden Mary French
X
Councillor Sally Marlyn
X
Robert Braam
X
Sarah Emons
X
Ray Price
X
Kim Smale, Vice -Chair
X
Councillor Grant Jones, Chair
X
TOTAL
7
0
0
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