Regular Council Meeting

RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on June 13, 2023 be adopted.

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

RESOLVED THAT the Terrace Lodge Comforts of Home Campaign 2022 Annual Report be received for information.

RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin approve Official Plan Amendment No. 32 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Bayham; and THAT staff be directed to provide notice of this decision in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act.

Giguère RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Homes - Request for Temporary Part-Time Clerical Support" dated June 20, 2023 from the Director of Homes and Seniors Services be received and filed; and THAT Council supports the request for the continuation of the Temporary Part-Time Clerical Support, until January 31, 2024, at the cost of $55,106 to support the implementation of scheduling software and robocall.

RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Homes - Policy Updates Related to Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Phase II Updates" dated June 20, 2023 from the Director of Homes and Seniors Services be received and filed; and THAT Council approve the County of Elgin Homes and Seniors Services Nursing and Maintenance Policy Manual updates to ensure alignment with current Ministry of Long-Term Care legislation.

RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Homes - Infection Prevention and Control Policy 2.10 Immunization - Staff COVID-19 Update" dated June 20, 2023 from the Director of Homes and Seniors Services be received and filed; and THAT Council approve the County of Elgin Homes and Seniors Services Infection Prevention and Control Policy 2.10 Immunization - Staff COVID-19 update to ensure alignment with current Ministry of Long-Term Care recommendations; and THAT staff be directed to return to Council anytime that the provincial directives related to COVID-19 vaccination are updated.

RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Items 7.2.1-7.2.8 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 - June 13, 2023 Closed Meeting Item #2 - Human Resources Update (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Closed Meeting Item #3 - CAO Recruitment (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.

RESOLVED THAT the June 13, 2023 Closed Session Minutes be adopted.

Giguère RESOLVED THAT the confidential report from the Director of Human Resources be received for information.

RESOLVED THAT the confidential report from the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk be received for information; and THAT the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk be directed to initiate the recruitment process for the position of County Engineer and for the position of a permanent Chief Administrative Officer.

RESOLVED THAT the Warden proceed as directed.

RESOLVED THAT the Director of Legal Services proceed as directed.

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

RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 23-31 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.

RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 12:40 p.m. to meet again on July 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.