Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (13 motions)
11 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the November 25, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Leatham
Carried
Ketchabaw RESOLVED THAT the General Insurance and Risk Management Services Program proposed by Marsh Canada Limited (“Marsh”) be approved at the annual premium cost of $620,684 plus taxes (8% PST) commencing December 15, 2025 and expiring on December 15, 2026; and THAT the Manager of Procurement & Risk and Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be authorized to renew the policy.
Moved by Councillor Leatham
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “County Planning Update” from the Director of Planning and Development dated November 25, 2025 be received and filed; and THAT County Council direct planning staff to proceed with hiring a new Planner FTE to increase the County’s planning staff complement to provide planning services to West Elgin and Bayham.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Leatham
Carried
Giguère RESOLVED THAT County Council provide funding in the amount of $12,000 for the South Dorchester Home & School Association.
Moved by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT County Council provide funding in the amount of $2000 to the Port Burwell Home & School Association.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
Giguère RESOLVED THAT County Council provide funding in the amount of $220,000 in 2025 to the Hospice of Elgin.
Moved by Councillor Noble
Defeated
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Transportation Master Plan – Final Report Adoption” from the Director of Engineering Services dated November 25, 2025 be received and filed; and THAT the attached “Transportation Master Plan Final Draft Report”, and “Engagement Summary Report” be approved for a final 30-day Public Review Period to conclude the project.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Leatham
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 2:10 p.m. to meet again on December 11, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Widner, seconded by Councillor Leatham
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on November 12, 2025 be adopted. Motion
Moved by Councillor Giguère, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the General Insurance and Risk Management Services Program proposed by Marsh Canada Limited (“Marsh”) be approved at the annual premium cost of $620,684 plus taxes (8% PST) commencing December 15, 2025 and expiring on December 15, 2026; and THAT the Manager of Procurement & Risk and Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be authorized to renew the policy.
Moved by Councillor Leatham, seconded by Deputy Warden Ketchabaw
Carried
RESOLVED THAT County Council provide funding in the amount of $12,000 for the South Dorchester Home & School Association.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Giguère
Carried
RESOLVED THAT County Council provide funding in the amount of $220,000 in 2025 to the Hospice of Elgin.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Giguère
Defeated
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “LS 25-3B – County Shared Services” from the Director of Legal Services dated November 25, 2025 be received and filed; and THAT Council for the County of Elgin endorse the County Contracted Services Policy attached to this report as “Appendix “A””; and THAT Council for the County of Elgin direct staff to create a standardized set of terms and conditions for the delivery of contracted services by the County that conforms to the County Contracted Services Policy.
Moved by Deputy Warden Ketchabaw, seconded by Councillor Hentz