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 (21 motions)
20 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on June 11, 2024 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Leatham
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now move into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt, seconded by Councillor Sloan
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Appointment By-Laws Update” from the Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk dated June 10, 2024 be received and filed; and THAT County Council approve updated versions of the Deputy Clerk and Deputy Clerk Alternate Appointment By-Law, the Land Division Secretary Alternate Appointment By-Law, and the By-Law delegating certain authorities under the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to work with staff at Dutton Dunwich to investigate a request for sidewalks along Currie Road and Pioneer Line west of Currie Road and that a report be presented to County Council at a future meeting.
Moved by Councillor Widner, seconded by Councillor Leatham
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Items #7.2.1 - 7.2.2 be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Sloan
Carried
WHEREAS the County of Elgin has historically provided financial support for major projects and initiatives of the St Thomas Elgin General Hospital; WHEREAS the County of Elgin provides approximately $6M annually to top-up long-term care services in Elgin County homes as part of its commitment to ensuring a high level of care for our community members and loved ones; And WHEREAS access to healthcare services and support within our community and across the healthcare continuum is a critical component of quality of life in Elgin County; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County of Elgin establish the Elgin County Healthcare Fund of $1.8M over a minimum of six (6) years to support resident access to high-quality, localized care; and THAT the fund be divided between the Transforming Tomorrow Diagnostic Imaging Campaign for the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital ($1.3M) and Hospice of Elgin ($500,000); and THAT payments begin in 2025; and THAT Staff be directed to provide annual reports to Council with an update on fund amounts and disbursements. Yes (3) Councillor Couckuyt, Councillor Sloan, and Councillor Noble No (6) Deputy Warden Jones, Councillor Giguère, Warden Ketchabaw, Councillor Widner, Councillor Hentz, and Councillor Leatham
Moved by Councillor Sloan, seconded by Councillor Couckuyt
Defeated
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): Closed Meeting Item #1 - LS 24-7 Staffing Update (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Closed Meeting Item #2 - LS 24-8 Telecommunications Agreement (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Sloan, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Sloan, seconded by Councillor Widner
Carried
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Sloan, seconded by Councillor Couckuyt
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 24-23 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Leatham, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 24-24 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Sloan
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 24-25 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Sloan, seconded by Councillor Widner
Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 24-26 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 24-27 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Sloan
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 24-28 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Sloan, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 10:46 a.m. to meet again on July 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Widner, seconded by Councillor Couckuyt
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Corporate Asset Management Plan - Update” from the Director of Engineering Services dated June 25, 2024 be received and filed; and THAT staff provide a follow-up report on the use of reserves as related to the Corporate Asset Management Plan in conjunction with previous direction regarding a Growth Reserve Management Policy.
Moved by Deputy Warden Jones, seconded by Councillor Giguère
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Approval of Fees and Charges 2024” dated June 25, 2024 from the Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk be received and filed; and THAT the changes to fees and charges identified in “Schedule A” of the aforementioned report be approved and imposed to commence on June 25, 2024; and THAT the corresponding By-Law be considered for approval by Council.
Moved by Deputy Warden Jones, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT report titled "LS 24-7 Staffing Update and Request for Resources" from the Director of Legal Services dated June 25, 2024 be received and filed; and THAT Council approve the creation of a part-time Prosecutor position.
Moved by Deputy Warden Jones, seconded by Councillor Leatham
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 24-26 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Deputy Warden Jones