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 (7 motions)
6 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the July 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting be approved as amended to include item 6.5 first.
Moved by Councillor Leatham, seconded by Councillor Hentz
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Elgin County Council approve Official Plan Amendment Application OPA-01-26, being an amendment to the Elgin County Official Plan to permit a site-specific large-scale agri-tourism use deemed to constitute a non-agricultural use within the Agricultural designation, in accordance with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; and THAT the site-specific permission apply only to the approximately 11-hectare portion of the subject lands identified through the implementing Official Plan Amendment schedule in order to establish clear limits on the extent of the non-agricultural use, maintain the long-term agricultural function of the balance of the lands, and mitigate potential land use compatibility impacts; and THAT notice of Council’s decision be issued in accordance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Widner, seconded by Councillor Sloan
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin approves Official Plan Amendment No. 02/26 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Central Elgin; and THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin grants draft plan approval to Draft Plan of Subdivision 34T-CE2502, Municipality of Central Elgin, 0 East Road, Part of Lot 2, Concession 2, certified by Robert Wood O.L.S on behalf of Wastell Developments., dated October 7, 2025; and THAT staff be directed to provide Notice of this Decision in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act .
Moved by Councillor Leatham, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the contract for Engineering Services associated with the Port Burwell Bridge Rehabilitation project, Request for Proposal 2026-P23 be awarded to Doug Dixon & Associates Inc. in the amount of $419,000.00 (excluding HST); and THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to sign the contract.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Ketchabaw
Carried
RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to bring forward an updated grant program, reflecting the Committee of the Whole’s feedback, for consideration at the next meeting.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt, seconded by Councillor Widner
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the decision regarding the following recommendation be
Moved by Councillor Widner, seconded by Councillor Couckuyt
Deferred
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 12:42 p.m. to meet again on August 11, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Widner, seconded by Councillor Hentz