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 (19 motions)
19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the March 24, 2026 County Council Meeting be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the presentation from Mary Lou Tanner, Senior Partner of NPG Planning Solutions, be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the presentation from St. Thomas - Elgin Social Services be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Widner, seconded by Councillor Sloan
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the delegation from Gary De Bock, member of the public, regarding Bill 21, Protect Our Food Act, be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Sloan
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the flag raising, proclamation, and building lighting request from the YWCA St. Thomas Elgin Local Immigration Partnership (STELIP) for Welcoming Week 2026 be approved for September 22, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Widner, seconded by Councillor Ketchabaw
Carried
RESOLVED THAT March 26, 2026 be proclaimed Epilepsy Awareness Day in the County of Elgin and that the Elgin County Administration Building be lit in recognition of this day.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Leatham
Carried
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 - March 10, 2026 Closed Meeting Item #2 - Human Resources Matter (verbal) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the March 10, 2026 closed meeting minutes be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Widner, seconded by Councillor Sloan
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the confidential report from the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk be received and filed; and THAT staff proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Hentz
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-14 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Leatham
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-15 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt, seconded by Councillor Sloan
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 10:55 a.m. to meet again on April 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Widner, seconded by Councillor Sloan
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on March 10, 2026 be adopted.
Moved by Deputy Warden Jones, seconded by Councillor Leatham
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the presentation from Mary Lou Tanner, Senior Partner of NPG Planning Solutions, be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Deputy Warden Jones
Carried
RESOLVED THAT items CW26-25-CW26-28 from the Committee of the Whole meeting dated March 10, 2026, and the recommendations therein be adopted.
Moved by Deputy Warden Jones, seconded by Councillor Hentz
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Item 10.1 be received and filed.
Moved by Deputy Warden Jones, seconded by Councillor Hentz
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the flag raising, proclamation, and building lighting request from Childcan for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2026 be approved for September 8, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Warden Jones, seconded by Councillor Leatham
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.
Moved by Deputy Warden Jones, seconded by Councillor Leatham
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-13 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Deputy Warden Jones, seconded by Councillor Sloan