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ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MINUTES
June 28, 2022
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June 28, 2022
Elgin County Council met this 28th day of June 2022 at the Elgin County Administration Building.
The meeting was held in a hybrid format with Councillors and staff participating as indicated
below.
Council Present: Deputy Warden Tom Marks (Council Chambers)
Councillor Duncan McPhail (Council Chambers)
Councillor Bob Purcell (Council Chambers)
Councillor Grant Jones (Council Chambers)
Councillor Sally Martyn (Council Chambers)
Councillor Dave Mennill (Council Chambers)
Councillor Dominique Giguere (Council Chambers)
Councillor Ed Ketchabaw (Council Chambers)
Regrets: Warden Mary French (previous notice provided)
Staff Present: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer (Council Chambers)
Brian Lima, General Manager of Engineering, Planning & Enterprise/Deputy
CAO (Council Chambers)
Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services (Council Chambers)
Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services (Council Chambers)
Amy Thomson, Director of Human Resources (Council Chambers)
Stephen Gibson, County Solicitor (Council Chambers)
Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk
(Council Chambers)
Carolyn Krahn, Interim Manager of Economic Development and Tourism
(Council Chambers)
Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator (Council Chambers)
Paul Hicks, Acting Manager of Planning (virtual)
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. with Deputy Warden Marks in the chair.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on June 14, 2022 be adopted.
Motion Carried.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
Councillor Martyn disclosed a conflict with Closed Session Item #3 — Property Matter.
Councillor Martyn will not be present for the discussion of this item.
4. PRESENTING PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
4.1 Population, Housing and Employment Forecasts and Associated Land
Needs Analysis — Hemson Consulting Ltd. and Stantec
Stefan Krzeczunowicz and Russell Mathews of Hemson Consulting Ltd. and
Amelia Sloan of Stantec presented the final report detailing population, housing
and employment forecasts and associated land needs analysis.
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Moved by: Councillor Purcell
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT the presentation titled "Population, Housing and Employment
Forecasts and Associated Land Needs Analysis" from Hemson Consulting Ltd.
and Stantec be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
Deputy Warden Marks introduced Paul Clarke, new Planning Technician for the County of
Elgin.
5. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Mennill
RESOLVED THAT we do now move into Committee of the Whole Council.
Motion Carried.
6. REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OUTSIDE BOARDS AND STAFF
6.1 SCOR EDC Short Line Rail — Warden French
The report will be presented following Council's consideration of the Closed
Session agenda.
6.2 Terrace Lodge Redevelopment — 2022 Mid -Year Update — Councillor Purcell
Councillor Purcell presented the report updating Council on the status of the
Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Project progress.
Moved by: Councillor McPhail
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Terrace Lodge Redevelopment — 2022 Mid -
Year Update" dated June 20, 2022 from Councillor Purcell, Chair of the Terrace
Lodge Redevelopment Committee be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
6.3 Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee Appointment —
Councillor Gigu6re
Councillor Gigu6re presented the report recommending that County Council
appoint a new member to the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising
Committee.
Moved by: Councillor Gigu6re
Seconded by: Councillor Martyn
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising
Committee Appointment" dated June 21, 2022 from Councillor Gigu6re, Chair of
the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee be received and filed;
and
THAT County Council appoint Brigette Clark -Carmichael to sit on the Terrace
Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee for the remainder of 2022.
Motion Carried.
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6.4 HR Policy: 10.50 Mileage — Director of Human Resources
The Director of Human Resources presented the report recommending that County
Council approve an increase to the County's mileage reimbursement rate to mirror
the current CRA rate.
Moved by: Councillor Purcell
Seconded by: Councillor Mennill
RESOLVED THAT County Council approve the amended HR Policy: 10.50
Mileage; and
THAT County Council approve the 2022 CRA recommended mileage rate of $0.61
per kilometer effective July 1, 2022; and
THAT the report titled "HR Policy: 10.50 Mileage" from the Director of Human
Resources dated June 28, 2022 be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
6.5 HR Policy: 2.20 Dress Code — Director of Human Resources
The Director of Human Resources presented the report recommending County
Council approve an updated Dress Code policy for County of Elgin staff.
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Giguere
RESOLVED THAT County Council approve the amended HR Policy: 2.20 Dress
Code; and
THAT the report titled "HR Policy: 2.20 Dress Code" from the Director of Human
Resources dated June 28, 2022 be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
6.6 Consultant Agreement — Long -Term Care Transition Coordinator — Single
Source Procurement — Director of Homes and Seniors Services
The Director of Homes and Seniors Services presented the report recommending
that Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign a consultant's
agreement to appoint Gail Kaufman Carlin Consulting as the Long -Term Care
Transition Coordinator for the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Project.
Moved by: Councillor Purcell
Seconded by: Councillor Mennill
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Consultant Agreement — Long -Term Care
Transition Coordinator — Single Procurement" dated June 16, 2022 from the
Director of Homes and Seniors Services be received and filed; and
THAT County Council approve the single source procurement of Gail Kaufman
Carlin Consulting as Long -Term Care Transition Coordinator for the Terrace Lodge
Redevelopment Project pursuant to a Consultant Agreement; and
THAT County Council approve and authorize the Warden and Chief Administrative
Officer to execute a Consultant's Agreement for the appointment of Gail Kaufman
Carlin Consulting as the Long -Term Care Transition Coordinator for the Terrace
Lodge Redevelopment project, such Agreement to be in the substantial form and
content as attached to the report to Council.
Motion Carried.
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6.7 Homes — Long -Term Care Homes Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) — 2022-2023
Submission to Health Quality Ontario — Director of Homes and Seniors
Services
The Director of Homes and Seniors Services presented the report recommending
that County Council approve the submission of the three (3) Quality Improvement
Plans (QIPS) to Health Quality Ontario.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor McPhail
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Homes — Long -Term Care Homes Quality
Improvement Plan (QIP) 2022-2023 Submission to Health Quality Ontario" dated
June 15, 2022 from the Director of Homes and Seniors Services be received and
filed; and
THAT Council approve submission of the three (3) Quality Improvement Plans
(QIPS) to Health Quality Ontario.
Motion Carried.
6.8 2022 Borrowing By -Law — Director of Financial Services
The Director of Financial Services presented the report recommending that County
Council enact a Borrowing By -Law to support the maintenance of our credit facility
annually to ensure business continuity.
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "2022 Borrowing By -Law" dated June 22, 2022
from the Director of Financial Services be received and filed; and
THAT the amended Borrowing By -Law for 2022 be read for approval.
Motion Carried.
6.9 2022-2025 Economic Development and Tourism Strategy — Interim Manager
of Economic Development & Tourism
The Interim Manager of Economic Development and Tourism presented the 2022-
2025 Economic Development and Tourism Strategy for Council's endorsement.
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Martyn
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "2022-2025 Economic Development and
Tourism Strategy" dated June 20, 2022 from the Interim Manager of Economic
Development & Tourism be received and filed; and
THAT Council endorse the 2022-2025 Economic Development and Tourism
Strategy as presented.
Motion Carried.
6.10 Elgin County Affordable Housing Summary — Manager of Administrative
Services/Deputy Clerk
The Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk provided a presentation
outlining actions being undertaken by the County, its partners, and senior levels of
government.
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
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RESOLVED THAT the presentation titled "Elgin County Affordable Housing
Summary" dated May 16, 2022 from the Manager of Administrative
Services/Deputy Clerk be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
6.11 Council Chamber Renovations and September Meeting Dates — Legislative
Services Coordinator
The Legislative Services Coordinator presented the report recommending that
County Council consent to changing the September 13, 2022 County Council
meeting date to September 14, 2022, and to notify Council that all County Council
and Land Division Committee meetings scheduled for July, August, and September
2022 will be held at the Masonic Centre of Elgin to accommodate the upcoming
Council Chamber renovations.
Moved by: Councillor Giguere
Seconded by: Councillor McPhail
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Council Chamber Renovations and September
Meeting Dates" dated June 23, 2022 from the Legislative Services Coordinator be
received and filed; and
THAT Elgin County Council consent to a change in the Council Meeting schedule
for the first meeting in September from September 13, 2022 to September 14, 2022
at 9:00 a.m. with public notice issued; and
THAT public notice be given advising of a change in location for all Council and
Land Division Committee meetings for all meetings scheduled in July, August and
September 2022.
Motion Carried.
6.12 Traffic Signal Modernization — Contract Award — General Manager of
Engineering, Planning, & Enterprise/Deputy GAO, Manager of Transportation
Services, and Purchasing Coordinator
The General Manager of Engineering, Planning, & Enterprise/Deputy CAO
presented the report that provides details on the Request for Proposal (RFP) for
Traffic Signal Modernization.
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the contract for Traffic Signal Modernization be awarded to
Fortran Traffic Systems Inc. for a one-year term; and
THAT staff be authorized to extend the contract for an additional four (4) one-year
terms, in accordance with section 7.6 of the Procurement Policy, subject to
satisfactory performance during the initial one-year contract term, pricing and
budget approval; and
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the
contract.
Motion Carried.
6.13 Request to fill in the Bennett Municipal Drain — Pioneer Line, Village of
Dutton — General Manager of Engineering, Planning & Enterprise/Deputy
CAO and Manager of Transportation Services
The General Manager of Engineering, Planning, & Enterprise/Deputy CAO
presented the report detailing the request received from the Dutton & District Lions
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Non -Profit Housing Inc. to fill in the Bennett Municipal Drain and provides options
for the land owner under the Drainage Act.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Purcell
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Request to fill in the Bennett Municipal Drain —
Pioneer Line, Village of Dutton" dated June 20, 2022 from the General Manager of
Engineering, Planning, & Enterprise/Deputy CAO and Manager of Transportation
Services be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
6.14 Request to Extend Reduced Speed Zone — Village of Springfield — General
Manager of Engineering, Planning & Enterprise/Deputy GAO and Manager of
Transportation Services
The General Manager of Engineering, Planning, & Enterprise/Deputy CAO
presented the report detailing the letter received from the Township of Malahide
requesting Elgin conduct speed and traffic counts on Ron McNeil Line at the west
village limit in the Village of Springfield. The report recommends maintaining the
current reduced speed zone limits and that the recently completed traffic study be
forwarded to the OPP with a request to provide targeted speed enforcement.
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Giguere
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Request to Extend Reduced Speed Zone —
Village of Springfield" dated June 20, 2022 from the General Manager of
Engineering, Planning, & Enterprise/Deputy CAO and Manager of Transportation
Services be received and filed; and
THAT the Ontario Provincial Police be informed of the recent traffic study results
and request that they deploy targeted enforcement activities as resources permit.
Motion Carried.
6.15 Draft Plan Approval, Plan of Subdivision, Part of Lot 123, Concession North
of the Talbot Road Geographic Township of Bavham, County of Elgin;
Applicant: CJDL Engineering Ltd.; Owner: 1985763 Ontario Ltd. File No 34T-
BY2101 — General Manager of Engineering, Planning & Enterprise/Deputy
CAO, and Acting Manager of Planning
The General Manager of Engineering, Planning, & Enterprise/Deputy CAO and the
Acting Manager of Planning presented the report that provides County Council with
information required in order to consider granting draft plan approval to the Plan of
Subdivision proposed by CJDL Engineering Ltd, File No. 34T-BY2101.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Purcell
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin grants
draft plan approval to the Draft Plan of Subdivision proposed by CJDL Engineering
Ltd. File No. 34T-BY2101; and
THAT staff be directed to provide notice of this decision subject to the conditions
for final approval in accordance with the Planning Act.
Motion Carried.
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6.16 Elgin (County)/Execulink Telecom Inc. — Telecommunications Equipment
Consent and Road User Agreement — General Manager of Engineering,
Planning & Enterprise/Deputy CAO and Senior Counsel
The General Manager of Engineering, Planning, & Enterprise/Deputy CAO
presented the report that seeks Council's approval and authorization for the
execution of a proposed Telecommunication Equipment Consent and Road User
Agreement between Elgin County and Execulink Telecom Inc.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Elgin (County)/Execulink Telecom Inc. —
Telecommunications Equipment Consent and Road User Agreement" dated June
17, 2022 from the Senior Counsel and General Manager of Engineering, Planning,
& Enterprise/Deputy CAO be received and filed; and
THAT County Council approve and authorize the Warden and Chief Administrative
Officer to execute a proposed Telecommunications Equipment Consent and Road
User Agreement as between Elgin (County) and Execulink Telecom Inc.
substantially in the form and content attached to the Report to Council.
Motion Carried.
7. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
7.1 Items for Consideration
7.1.1 Letter from the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) regarding the
retention of Professional Engineers at Ontario Municipalities.
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Marlyn
RESOLVED THAT the letter from the Municipal Engineers Association
(MEA) dated June 13, 2022 be received and filed.
Motion Carried.
7.1.2 Letter from Southwestern Public Health with notification of the possible need
for additional funding levy in light of financial pressure brought about by the
pandemic.
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the letter from Southwestern Public Health dated June
15, 2022 be received and filed; and
THAT staff be directed to make funds available should they be needed by
Southwestern Public Health as detailed in the letter to County Council.
Motion Carried.
7.2 Items for Information
None.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
8.1 Statements/Inquiries by Members
None.
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8.2 Notice of Motion
None.
8.3 Matters of Urgency
The Chief Administrative Officer requested that Council consider an additional item
of correspondence from Rick and Rose Robinson regarding parking in Port
Stanley, as well as an additional legal matter to be considered in closed session.
Moved by: Councillor Purcell
Seconded by: Councillor Giguere
RESOLVED THAT Council consider an additional item of correspondence from
Rick and Rose Robinson dated June 14, 2022 regarding parking in Port Stanley;
and
THAT an additional legal matter be considered in closed session under Municipal
Act Section 239 (2) (f) advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose — Legal.
Motion Carried.
Additional Correspondence — Item for Consideration
8.3.1 Letter from Rick and Rose Robinson regarding the recent establishment of a
two-hour parking limit in Port Stanley.
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Purcell
RESOLVED THAT the correspondence regarding parking in Port Stanley
received from Rick and Rose Robinson dated June 14, 2022 be received
and filed; and
THAT the letter from Rick and Rose Robinson be forwarded to the
Municipality of Central Elgin for consideration; and further
THAT a letter detailing Council's direction be sent to Rick and Rose
Robinson.
Motion Carried.
9. CLOSED MEETING ITEMS
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Giguere
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
(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board — Long -
Term Care
In -Camera Item #2
(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board
employees — Human Resources (Walk -On)
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In -Camera Item #3
(a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board, (h) information explicitly
supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory
or a Crown agency of any of them; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or
instruction to be applied to any negotiations to be carried on by or on behalf of the
municipality or local board — Property Matter
In -Camera Item #4
(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations to be
carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board — Financial Services
In -Camera Item #5
(a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board, (h) information explicitly
supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory
or a Crown agency of any of them, and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or
instruction to be applied to any negotiations to be carried on by or on behalf of the
municipality or local board — Properly Matter (Walk -On)
In -Camera Item #6
(0 advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including communications necessary
for that purpose - Legal
Motion Carried.
10. MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT
Moved by: Councillor Purcell
Seconded by: Councillor Mennill
RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.
Motion Carried.
In -Camera Item #1 — Long -Term Care
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Motion Carried.
In -Camera Item #2 — Human Resources
Moved by: Councillor Giguere
Seconded by: Councillor Mennill
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Motion Carried.
In -Camera Item #3 — Property Matter
Moved by: Councillor McPhail
Seconded by: Councillor Mennill
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Motion Carried.
In -Camera Item #4 — Financial Services
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Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Purcell
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Motion Carried.
Stephen Gibson, County Solicitor/Deputy Clerk acted as Clerk for In -Camera Item #5:
In -Camera Item #5 — Property Matter
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Motion Carried.
In -Camera Item #6 — Legal
Moved by: Councillor Giguere
Seconded by: Councillor Martyn
RESOLVED THAT the report from the County Solicitor be received.
Motion Carried.
11. REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OUTSIDE BOARDS AND STAFF —CONTINUED
11.1 SCOR EDC Short Line Rail —Warden French
The General Manager of Engineering, Planning & Enterprise/Deputy CAO
presented the report outlining recommendations received from the County Budget
Committee regarding South Central Ontario Region Economic Development
Corporation's (SCOR EDC) request for funding of up to $150,000 (over a three (3)
year period) in support of short line rail within the 2022-2024 budgets. County
Council received a legal opinion that the funding requested by SCOR could be
constituted as a violation of the prohibition against bonusing set forth by Section
106 in the Municipal Act.
Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor McPhail
WHEREAS Council previously consented to providing a letter indicating its non -
monetary support in principle for the short line rail project;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby decline SCOR's
request for funding in the amount of up to $150,000 over a three-year period.
Motion Carried.
12. MOTION TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee of the Whole.
Motion Carried.
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13.1 By -Law No. 22-28 — Borrowing By -Law
BEING a By -Law to Authorize the Warden and Treasurer to Borrow from Time to
Time to Meet Current Expenses and Other Qualifying Expenditures During the
Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2022.
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Mennill
RESOLVED THAT By -Law No. 22-28 be now read a first, second and third time
and finally passed.
Motion Carried.
13.2 By -Law No. 22-29 — Land Division Committee Secretary -Treasurer
Appointment
BEING a By -Law to appoint a Secretary -Treasurer of the Elgin County Land
Division Committee.
Moved by: Councillor McPhail
Seconded by: Councillor Purcell
RESOLVED THAT By -Law No. 22-29 be now read a first, second and third time
and finally passed.
Motion Carried.
13.3 By -Law No. 22-30 — 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 June 28, 2022 Meeting.
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT By -Law No. 22-30 be now read a first, second and third time
and finally passed.
Motion Carried.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Purcell
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 1:08 p.m. to meet again on July 12, 2022 at 9:00
a.m.
Julie `onyou,
Chief Administrative Officer.
Motion Carried.
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Deputy Warden.
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Mayor Dave Mennill and Malahide Township Council
Township of Malahide
87 John Street South
Aylmer, ON N5H 2C3
July 5, 2022
Re: Speed and Traffic Counts on Ron McNeil Line
Dear Mayor Mennill,
At its meeting held on June 28, 2022 Elgin County Council passed the following resolution in
response to the Township of Malahide's request to conduct speed and traffic counts on Ron
McNeil Line at the west village limit in the Village of Springfield:
"Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Giguere
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Request to Extend Reduced Speed Zone — Village of
Springfield" dated June 20, 2022 from the General Manager of Engineering, Planning, &
Enterprise/Deputy CAO and Manager of Transportation Services be received and filed; and
THAT the Ontario Provincial Police be informed of the recent traffic study results and request
that they deploy targeted enforcement activities as resources permit.
-Carried."
Council decided to maintain the current reduced speed zone limits and directed that the recently
completed traffic study be forwarded to the OPP with a request to provide targeted speed
enforcement.
The report titled "Request to Extend Reduced Speed Zone — Village of Springfield" is attached
for reference.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at blima .elgin.ca
Sincerely,
Brian Lima
General Manager of Engineering, Planning, & Enterprise (EPE) /Deputy CAO
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Mayor Dave Mennill and Malahide Township Council
Township of Malahide
87 John Street South
Aylmer, ON N5H 2C3
July 5, 2022
Re: Speed and Traffic Counts on Ron McNeil Line
Dear Mayor Mennill,
At its meeting held on June 28, 2022 Elgin County Council passed the following resolution in
response to the Township of Malahide's request to conduct speed and traffic counts on Ron
McNeil Line at the west village limit in the Village of Springfield:
"Moved by: Councillor Mennill
Seconded by: Councillor Giguere
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Request to Extend Reduced Speed Zone — Village of
Springfield" dated June 20, 2022 from the General Manager of Engineering, Planning, &
Enterprise/Deputy CAO and Manager of Transportation Services be received and filed; and
THAT the Ontario Provincial Police be informed of the recent traffic study results and request
that they deploy targeted enforcement activities as resources permit.
-Carried."
Council decided to maintain the current reduced speed zone limits and directed that the recently
completed traffic study be forwarded to the OPP with a request to provide targeted speed
enforcement.
The report titled "Request to Extend Reduced Speed Zone — Village of Springfield" is attached
for reference.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at blima(o-)_elgin.ca
Sincerely,
Brian Lima
General Manager of Engineering, Planning, & Enterprise (EPE) /Deputy CAO
blima(cr�elgin.ca
June 14, 2022
Elgin Council
Rick & Rose Robinson
271 Colborne St.,
Port Stanley
519-641-8300
Yesterday afternoon we received a ticket for parking in front of our home. Something that we
have done since moving here 42 years ago.
I thought this couldn't be right. I submitted a dispute form to Central Elgin and received a reply
Jason Dale, our By-law Manager. He explained that we had been ticketed under an Elgin County bylaw
for parking over 5 hours. He also stated that the 2 hour limit was also coming shortly for all of
Colborne St.
I understand why Central Elgin initiated this undertaking. The BIA had a very simple request to
initiate 2 hour parking along William Street. Council then added on William, Bridge and Main Street.
They also included the first block of Colborne St north of the traffic lights. I don't have a problem with
this as it's our business district. Get the customers in and get them out. They want to stay longer, hit the
paid lots. This motion was to put a stop to the so-called "beach dumping". We do not have a problem of
"beach dumping" north on Colborne St. There are no retail business' along this stretch either. However,
we do have a couple of marinas with customers that need to park for longer than 2, or 5 hours. It's
pretty hard to go out on the lake for that short amount of time.
With a quick stroke of the pen, and no forethought, you have caused a huge hardship for the
people along this residential section of road. You have imposed a 2 hour parking limit extending 1140
mt. This includes a full kilometre of people's homes that need to park on the road frequently. Did any of
you folks come down to Port and drive, or even walk along this section of road before passing this by-
law? There are no retail business' along this stretch where a two hour limit would be beneficial.
This two hour limit on Colborne St., north of Charlotte Street, needs to rescinded right away.
In closing, I would like to ask you why all of a sudden you decided to enforce this 5 hour
parking limit? Was it enforced equally all over Elgin County? 'Alas it enforced in Belmont or Dutton as
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Warden Mary French
DATE: June 27, 2022
SUBJECT: SCOR Short Line Rail
THAT County Council consider feedback from the Budget Committee and provide
direction regarding SCOR's request for funding in the amount of up to $150,000 (over a
three (3) year period) to inform its application to the National Trade Corridors Fund
(NTCF).
BUDGET COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:
The Budget Committee approved the following resolution at its meeting held on June
24, 2022.
WHEREAS at its meeting on May 24th, 2022, Elgin County Council directed staff
to prepare a follow-up report for presentation to the Budget Committee regarding
South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation's (SCOR
EDC) request for funding (up to $150, 000 over a three (3) year period) and
including an analysis of County infrastructure; and
WHEREAS on May 25th, 2022, the Warden sent a letter of support, in principle,
to SCOR EDC for the short line rail project to revitalize the Cayuga Subdivision
line, as directed by County Council, and
WHEREAS following receipt of the letter sent to SCOR EDC on behalf of Elgin
County Council, SCOR EDC requested that the Budget Committee, and by
extension, Elgin County Council expedite its consideration of SCOR's request for
funding in the amount of up to $150, 000 (over a three (3) year period) to inform
its application to the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF) due on June 30tn
2022; and
WHEREAS on June 24th, 2022, the Budget Committee considered the request
for funding from SCOR EDC along with a staff report including background
information and details of Crossing Images / Crossing Costs provided to the
County by SCOR EDC; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED...
THAT the report presented to the Budget Committee be amended to
include Committee discussion and direction and presented by the Warden
to Elgin County Council at its meeting on June 28th, 2022, and
THAT the Committee direct staff to seek a legal opinion from Elgin County
Legal Services with respect to the funding request from SCOR EDC to
ensure compliance with the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001 for Council's
review on June 28th, 2022, and
THAT the Committee recommends that Elgin County Council authorize
the Warden to send a letter of support as prescribed by the NTCF
application guidelines to South Central Ontario Region Economic
Development Corporation (SCOR EDC), and to commit to funding the
proposed Cayuga Subdivision Short Rail Line Revitalization Project for up
to $150, 000 (over a three (3) year period), subject to NTCF funding
approval, using the Growth Reserve; and
FURTHER, THAT SCOR EDC be required to provide Elgin County
Council with regular progress reports regarding this regionally significant
project, not less than on a quarterly basis.
PURPOSE:
South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation (SCOR EDC) has
requested that the County of Elgin provide a letter of support and a financial contribution
of up to $150,000 (over a three (3) year period) to support an application for funding
under the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF) to upgrade infrastructure of the
Cayuga Subdivision Short Line Rail (SLR) serving Oxford, Elgin and Norfolk Counties.
NTCF program provides up to a maximum of 50% of eligible project costs, therefore
SCOR EDC is seeking funding from regional partners including the Counties of Oxford,
Norfolk and Elgin to leverage the project.
At its meeting on May 24th, 2022, County Council received a presentation from the
SCOR EDC along with a request for funding and a letter of support. The following
motion was passed by Elgin County Council on May 24th, 2022:
RESOLVED THAT the Warden be directed to send a letter of support in principle
to South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation (SCOR
EDC) for the short line rail project to revitalize the Cayuga Subdivision line; and
THAT staff be directed to prepare a follow-up report for presentation to the
Budget Committee regarding SCOR's request and including an analysis of
County infrastructure; and
THAT the Budget Committee, following its review of the report, prepare
recommendations for County Council's consideration.
Moved by: Councillor Purcell
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
The Budget Committee met on June 24, 2022 to provide direction with respect to the
provision of funding of up to $150,000 (over a three (3) year period) in support of SLR
within the 2022-2024 budgets.
After discussion at the Committee level, the Budget Committee directed that Elgin
County Legal Services prepare a legal opinion for County Council's consideration
regarding the funding request from SCOR EDC to ensure compliance with the Ontario
Municipal Act, 2001. In the absence of legal counsel regarding compliance with the
Municipal Act, 2001, the Committee is recommending Council consider authorizing the
Warden to send a letter of support as prescribed by the NTCF application guidelines to
South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation (SCOR EDC), and
to commit to funding the proposed Cayuga Subdivision Short Rail Line Revitalization
Project for up to $150,000 (over a three (3) year period), subject to NTCF funding
approval, using the Growth Reserve.
The Committee also requested that staff provide additional detail regarding the Growth
Reserve, specifically, anticipated funds available in the reserve at year end. Barring
unforeseen circumstances, staff have identified $50,000 in surplus operating funds at
the end of Q1, generated through efficiencies and/or additional sources of funding used
to offset budgeted operating expenses.
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS:
• Appendix I — SCOR EDC Presentation to Elgin County Council — May 24th, 2022
• Appendix II — Letter: Warden French's response to SCOR EDC, as directed by
County Council on May 24th, 2022
• Appendix III — Crossing Images f Crossing Costs (provided by SCOR EDC)
• Appendix IV — Letter of support from Oxford County ($150K)
• Appendix V — Letter of support from Norfolk County ($15K)
BACKGROUND:
An overview of the CN Cayuga Subdivision Short Line Rail (SLR) project, as
presented by SCOR EDC to Elgin County Council is attached as Appendix I.
In January 2022, a rail operator (GIO Rail) reinstated SLR service for freight
goods on the CN Cayuga Subdivision from St. Thomas to Tillsonburg (Phase 1).
A number of required rail infrastructure upgrades (bridge repairs, at grade rail
crossings, etc.) are required over the next three (3) years to ensure it is
maintained in a good state of repair.
GIO Rail advises that it plans to invest approximately 43% of the required funding
to undertake the SLR upgrades. SLR infrastructure investment funding support
;o being sought through the National Trade Corridor Fund and potential
ibutions from the province, private investment along the rail line, and
benefitting municipalities.
The positive economic, social and environmental impacts of SLR are substantial
and were relayed to Elgin County Council as part of SCOR EDC's presentation to
Council on May 24th, 2022.
On June 22, 2022, Oxford County Council authorized a letter of support for a
funding application to be submitted by SCOR EDC under the National Trade
Corridors Fund for the Cayuga Subdivision Shoreline Rail Revitalization Project,
and approved a funding contribution of $150,000 over a three-year period
($50,000 per year x three (3) years).
On June 21, 2022 Norfolk County Council also provided a letter of support for the
funding application and approved a funding contribution of $15,000 over a three-
year period ($5,000 per year x three (3) years)
TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT:
At the request of the County, SCOR EDC confirmed that a third -party condition
assessment of all at grade rail crossings on County and local roads within Elgin County
had not been completed. Instead, project estimates were prepared by GIO Rail Inc.
based on similar grade upgrades. GIO Rail Inc. confirmed that they have a 10-year
lease agreement with CN to operate along the track. Track upgrades are guided by the
Transportation Canada Grade Crossing Standards can be found here:
https://tc.canada.ca/en/rail-transportation/grade-crossings
SCOR EDC confirmed that, as part of the project preparation, an inventory of track
crossings with accompanying images of the current state of the crossings has been
developed. Each crossing was reviewed and assigned an approximate cost based on
required upgrades (refer to Appendix 3).
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Should SCOR EDC be successful in its application for funding through the National
Trade Corridor Fund (NTCF), it is understood that SCOR EDC and the current SLR
operator (GIO Rail) will pursue additional funding assistance (grants) from the province
and other benefitting counties (including Elgin, Oxford and Norfolk Counties) to support
infrastructure investments to the CN Cayuga Subdivision Line.
The following was provided to County staff from SCOR EDC's Executive Director:
The funding is a 50% matching funding. GIO rail will take on the bulk of the 50%
of the partners end but we need to demonstrate business and municipal buy in
both in terms of Letter of Support and cash value. Business partners will be
contributing to the project and we will be asking the Counties (Elgin, Oxford and
Norfolk) for a contribution as well. We would like to present to Elgin Council to
br a Letter of Support and a contribution of up to $150,000 (over a three
ear period) to commit to the project
This project has been brought forward mid -year and was not previously identified in the
2022 Budget. Funding for this project is proposed to be sourced from the Growth
Reserve, a stabilization reserve established by Council to be utilized for future capital
expansion. The 2022-year end projected balance of the Growth Reserve is $588,000.
Staff have identified $50,000 in surplus operating funds (barring any unforeseen
circumstances) at the end of Q1, generated through efficiencies and/or additional
sources of funding used to offset budgeted operating expenses that could be used to
fund the 2022 portion of this request. The balance of this funding commitment could be
considered as part of future budget processes.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS:
A legal opinion has been prepared by Elgin County's Legal Services team for
consideration by County Council in Closed Session at its meeting on June 28, 2022.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
Serving Elgin
® Ensuring alignment of
current programs and
services with community
need.
® Exploring different
ways of addressing
community need.
® Engaging with our
community and other
stakeholders.
Growing Elgin
® Planning for and
facilitating commercial,
industrial, residential,
and agricultural growth.
❑ Fostering a healthy
environment.
❑ Enhancing quality of
place.
CONVERSATION STARTERS:
Investing in Elgin
❑ Ensuring we have the
necessary tools,
resources, and
infrastructure to deliver
programs and services
now and in the future.
❑ Delivering mandated
programs and services
efficiently and
effectively.
The following list of "conversation starters" was prepared by staff and presented to the
Budget Committee at its meeting on June 24, 2022. These "conversation starters" are
intended to address a number of questions that have been asked about this project that
were not addressed as part of SCOR EDC's presentation to Elgin County Council.
Topic I Questions I Notes/Comments
Project Management /
Is 100% of the "ask' for rail line
$20,000 total (one-time)
Overhead
upgrades?
from all partner
contributions is
earmarked to offset
SCOR Administration /
Project Management
costs.
Project Costs
Should project costs exceed
SCOR indicated that
budgetary values, who pays the
contribution towards
difference?
project cost exceedance
may potentially be
sought from partners in
the future (as a last
resort).
Reimbursement of
What if the project comes in
Unspent funds will be
Unused Funds
under budget?
returned within the 3-
year period if rail
operations cease.
Revenue Sharing
Is there an opportunity to
SCOR indicated that
recoup investment from future
they had not
revenue?
contem lated this.
Administration of
Who is administering the funds?
Oxford County will act as
Funds
the "banker" to
administer financial
transactions on behalf of
SCOR for this project.
Agreements
Has NTCF detailed partnership
Preliminary discussions
requirements between GIO and
have been held. It is
SCOR?
assumed that there
would be a future
funding agreement(s)
that will detail
partnership
re uirements.
Project Management
Who is leading the project?
SCOR indicated that the
Who will be preparing and
project would be led,
administering the RFP
and an further stated
pertaining to required rail
that an RFP for the rail
upgrades?
line improvements would
be administered and
awarded by SCOR.
Cost Estimates &
When were project estimates
Project cost estimates
Price Escalation
completed and does it have
were developed within
regard for price escalation?
the last 6 months and
does not account for
rice escalation.
Metrics of Success
How will SCOR measure
SCOR indicated that
success?
they will monitor the
project to evaluate
whether the investment
was worthwhile through
metrics associated with
increase in rail usage,
value per car, increased
load capacity,
development of lands
along the rail, business
retention along the line,
volume of goods, etc.
Precedent Setting?
Does the provision of funding
While some similarities
for this project set a precedent?
may be drawn to the
Elgincentives program,
several differences exist
— notably: extent of
funding, absence of
agreement and
formalized process for
administering the
funding, evaluation
criteria, etc.
Due Diligence & Risk
How do we ensure Elgin County
It is recommended that a
is compliant with the Municipal
legal review be
Act, and limit risk exposure?
undertaken by the
County Solicitor. Elgin
County will need to enter
into future agreements
which will have to be
carefully vetted to limit
exposure to risk.
Ownership
Who owns the rail line after the
CN Rail will ultimately
improvements are completed?
retain full ownership of
the line.
Private Investment
Have abutting property owners
SCOR indicated that
or businesses fronting the rail
seven (7) local
contributed to project costs?
businesses have
provided a letter of
support and have made
LOCAL MUNICIPAL PARTNER IMPACT:
Local Municipal Partners will be informed of project progress, when appropriate.
COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Should Council decide to support the recommendation(s) from the Budget Committee, a
letter of support for the project will be sent to SCOR EDC by Warden French.
CONCLUSION:
This report serves as a summary of information received to date regarding the SLR
program and seeks direction from Council with respect to SCOR EDC's funding request
in the amount of up to $150,000 (over a three (3) year period).
All of which is Respectfully Submitted
Warden Mary French
1) Overview of Project
2) Economic Development Case
• Industrial Sites Along Rail Line
3) Project Funding
4) Ask from Municipality
• January 2022: GIO Rail reinstated rail service from St. Thomas to Tillsonburg
(Phase 1)
• Phase 2 will include expansion into Norfolk County if a significant business
case can be made
• Timeline: Over the next three years, gradual infrastructure upgrades will take
place, including bridge repairs, cross tie replacements, and crossing
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• 7 businesses surveyed
• Total employees (FTE): 402
• Reported annual revenue loss if shortline service remains suspended: $7,910,000
• Reported annual logistics costs due to loss of shortline service: $1,450,000
Current Business Plans:
• Working with 4 businesses currently located along track
• New Businesses (re -locating for access to rail)
• Estimated Volume: 1,500 cars/yr by Year 3
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• Long-term infrastructure investment
• Increased environmental sustainability of transportation
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• Reduced car rate
• Key piece of Business Retention + Expansion and Business Attraction
strategies
Expenditure Item
Cost
Tie Replacement
$114601000
Bridge Inspection
$205,680
Bridge Repairs
$150,000
Crossing Upgrades
$31907,000
Project Administration
$45,000
Environ/Indig. Consultation, etc.
$2,000
Contingency (15%)
$865,452
Total
$6,635,132
• National Funding
• National Trade Corridor Fund
• Provincial Funding
• Discussion with relevant Ministries
• Municipal Funding
See next slide
• Letter of Support
• Financial Contribution
• $150,000 (over 3 year life of project)
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Alison Warwick
Chair, SCOR EDC
4 Elm Street
Tillsonburg, ON N4G OC4
May 24, 2022
Re: National Trade Fund Corridor Application — Revitalization of the Cayuga Sub
Division Line
Dear Chair Warwick,
On behalf of Elgin County Council, please accept this letter of support for South Central
Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation's (SCOR EDC) application to the
National Trade Corridor Fund for support to upgrade the infrastructure on the Cayuga
Sub Division Line. This track runs through the Elgin municipalities of Bayham, Malahide,
Aylmer, and Central Elgin, connecting them to St. Thomas, Oxford County, and Norfolk
County and servicing a number of Elgin business along the line.
As part of the 2020-2022 Elgin County Strategic Plan, Elgin County Council prioritized
Growing Elgin which includes planning for and facilitating commercial, industrial,
residential, and agricultural growth. Not only will investing in rail line infrastructure
increase the environmental sustainability of transportation, it will also play a key role in
attracting investment to this region.
SCOR EDC's application to the National Trade Corridor Fund, if approved, will help
ensure that our local businesses have the infrastructure they need to transport their
goods in an efficient and sustainable way.
Sincerely,
i
Mary French
Warden, Corporation of the County of Elgin
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John St. N. (County Rd 73) Elgin
Hacienda Rd. Malahide
Glencolin Line Elgin
Springfield Rd (County Rd 40) Elgin
Walker Rd Malahide
Carter Rd Malahide
College Line Malahide
Springer Hill Rd. Bayham
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Growing stronger together
June 23, 2022
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
Attention: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer
Dear Julie:
RE: Support for SCOR EDC — National Trade Corridor Fund Application
CORPORATE SERVICES
519.539.9800 1 1.800.755.0394
21 Reeve Street, PO Box 1614
Woodstock, ON N4S 7Y3
oxfordcounty.ca
This correspondence is to inform Elgin County Council that, at the regular meeting of County
Council held on June 22, 2022, Council adopted recommendations contained in Report No. CS
2022-23 in response to SCOR EDC's request for a letter of support and a financial contribution
of $150,000 for a funding application under the National Trade Corridor Fund (NTCF) for the
purpose of upgrading infrastructure of the Cayuga Subdivision Short Line serving Oxford and
Elgin Counties. The recommendations in the aforementioned report are as follows:
"That County Council hereby authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to sign a letter
of support for a funding application to be submitted by South Central Ontario Region
Economic Development Corporation (SCOR EDC) under the National Trade Corridors
Fund, regarding the Cayuga Subdivision Short Line Rail Revitalization Project, as
outlined in Report No. CS 2022-23;
And further, that subject to approval of SCOR EDC's application for funding from the
National Trade Corridors Fund, County Council approves a funding contribution of
$150,000 to leverage the Cayuga Subdivision Short Line Rail Revitalization project, to
be funded by the General Reserve;
And further, that SCOR EDC be required to provide County Council with regular
progress reports regarding this regionally significant project, not less than on a quarterly
basis."
As a municipal member of SCOR EDC, Oxford County Council is supportive of the potential
economic, social and environmental impacts anticipated by proceeding with the proposed
project, both within the County and the broader south central economic region; and in light of
Oxford County's advocacy efforts that were initiated in 2017, documented as "Empowering
Ontario's Short Line Railways", there are locally supported strategies and initiatives for long-
term viability of short line rails which demonstrate this project would benefit our region.
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If you have any questions please contact the undersigned by phone at 519-539-9800 ext 3000
or by email mduben(d.)countyoxford.ca.
Yours truly,
Michael Duben, B.A. LL.B.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Norfolk County
Office of the Mayor
June 21, 2021
SENT VIA E-MAIL TO:
scor@scorregion.com and
kimberly.earls@scorregion.com
South Central Ontario Region Economic Development
Corporation (SCOR EDC)
Kimberly Earls, Executive Director
4 Elm Street Tillsonburg, ON N4G OC4
Dear Kimberly,
Re: SCOR Regional Shortline Rail Project
No5COUNTY*
DRAFT
On behalf of the Council of the Corporation of Norfolk County, please be advised that
Council passed the following resolution at the June 21, 2022, Council Meeting:
THAT Report CS-22-128 SCOR Regional Shortline Rail Project be received as
information;
AND THAT Council approve a letter of support related to this project as outlined in
Attachment 1;
AND THAT upon confirmation that funding for the entire project has been secured, a
New Budget Initiative providing the requested grant in the amount of $5, 000 annually for
three years be included in the Proposed 2023 Levy Supported Operating Budget for
consideration;
AND FURTHER THAT the funding be provided from the tax levy.
The Council of the Corporation of Norfolk County supports the SCOR Regional
Shortline Rail Project as this endeavor includes the following benefits:
1. Long-term infrastructure investment
2. Increased environmental sustainability of transportation
3. Sustainable and affordable logistics for businesses and supply chains (reduced car
rate)
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4. Key piece of Business Retention + Expansion and Business Attraction strategies
Please accept this as a letter of support for the SCOR Regional Shortline Rail Project
from the Council of the Corporation of Norfolk. Should you have any questions
regarding this matter or should you require additional information, please contact
Teresa Olsen, Clerk at 519-426-5870 x. 1228, or email: Clerks _norfolkcounty.ca
Yours truly,
Kristal Chopp
Mayor, Norfolk County
cc: Norfolk County Council
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