Regular Council Meeting

Jones RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on April 9, 2024 be adopted.

RESOLVED THAT we do now move into Committee of the Whole.

RESOLVED THAT Elgin County Council reappoint Jamie Chapman as a Community Representative on the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee for the remainder of the current term of Council or until the end of the fundraising campaign.

Jones RESOLVED THAT the report titled “PS 24-7 Summary of Proposed PPS 2024” from the Director of Legal Services and Acting Manager of Planning, dated April 30, 2024, be received and filed; and THAT a comment letter be sent thanking the Province for taking into consideration previous comments and expressing concern that adjustments to settlement area boundaries will pose servicing and infrastructure challenges for municipalities.

Jones RESOLVED THAT Hornblower Earthboring Inc. be selected to complete Culvert Rehabilitations on various roads, Tender No. 2024-T13 at a total price of $355,500 exclusive of HST; and THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to sign the contract.

Giguère RESOLVED THAT Elgin County Council approve proposed changes to the Elgin County Notice By-law.

Giguère RESOLVED THAT the presentation titled "The First 90 Days and the Path Forward" from the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk dated April 30, 2024 be received and filed.

RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin support the request from Elder Abuse Elgin to hold a flag raising on June 11, 2024 and proclaim June 15, 2024 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin declare intimate partner violence an epidemic in the County of Elgin.

Jones RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin support the request from the Elgin Children's Foundation to proclaim June 8, 2024 as LemonAID Day in Elgin County.

RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Items #7.2.1 - #7.2.5 be received and filed.

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 - Closed Meeting Minutes - April 9, 2024 Closed Meeting Item #2 - Collective Bargaining update (d) labour relations or employee negotiations Closed Meeting Item #3 - The First 90 Days and the Path Forward (walk-on) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.

RESOLVED THAT the April 9, 2024 Closed Meeting Minutes be adopted.

RESOLVED THAT the confidential report from the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk be received for information.

RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 24-15 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.

Jones RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 24-16 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.

RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 12:01 p.m. to meet again on May 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on April 9, 2024 be adopted.

RESOLVED THAT we do now move into Committee of the Whole. Motion

RESOLVED THAT the report titled “PS 24-7 Summary of Proposed PPS 2024” from the Director of Legal Services and Acting Manager of Planning, dated April 30, 2024, be received and filed; and THAT a comment letter be sent thanking the Province for taking into consideration previous comments and expressing concern that adjustments to settlement area boundaries will pose servicing and infrastructure challenges for municipalities.

RESOLVED THAT the presentation titled "2023 Library Performance" from the Manager of Library Services dated April 30, 2024 be received and filed; and THAT additional performance measurement metrics be developed for the 2024 performance report; and THAT a copy of this presentation be submitted to local municipal partners in the County of Elgin. Motion

RESOLVED THAT Hornblower Earthboring Inc. be selected to complete Culvert Rehabilitations on various roads, Tender No. 2024-T13 at a total price of $355,500 exclusive of HST; and THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to sign the contract.

RESOLVED THAT Elgin County Council approve proposed changes to the Elgin County Notice By-law.

RESOLVED THAT the presentation titled "The First 90 Days and the Path Forward" from the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk dated April 30, 2024 be received and filed.

RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin support the request from the Elgin Children's Foundation to proclaim June 8, 2024 as LemonAID Day in Elgin County.

RESOLVED THAT the confidential report dated April 30, 2024 from the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Homes and Seniors Services be received for information.

RESOLVED THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee of the Whole.

RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 24-16 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.