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 (27 motions)
27 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on February 27, 2024 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Couckuyt
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the 2023 Review presentation from St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Couckuyt
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now move into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Widner
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Warden’s Activity Report (February 2024)" dated March 1, 2024 from Warden Ketchabaw be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Hentz
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector Fourth Quarter and Year End Report 2023” dated March 1, 2024 from the Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Widner, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “2.3 - Purchasing Card Policy” dated March 4, 2024 from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Widner
Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the Elgin County Tourism Signage Program be put on hold until a new Tourism Signage program has been developed; and THAT staff be directed to create a new Tourism Signage Program that aligns with Option #1; and THAT the implementation of this program be considered during the 2025 Budget Deliberations.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin supports the nomination of Alex Piggott, Manager of Environmental Services at the Municipality of Central Elgin, as municipal representative for Group 7 on the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Tellier
Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the email from the Office of the Honourable Todd Smith, Ministry of Energy and Backgrounder on Bill 165, Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the resolution from the Council of the Corporation of Tay Valley Township be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Couckuyt
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Solar Eclipse presentation from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt, seconded by Councillor Widner
Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the presentation titled "2024 Total Solar Eclipse" from the Manager of Economic Development, Tourism & Strategic Initiatives be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Noble
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 12, 2024 Closed Meeting Item #2 - Elgin County Emergency Management Preparations (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board. Closed Meeting Item #3 - LS 24-4 Land Ambulance (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Hentz
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Hentz
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the February 27, 2024 Closed Meeting Minutes be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Widner, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the confidential report from the Manager of Emergency Management and Elgin-Middlesex Regional Fire School be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council proceed with the Land Ambulance service level proposed in the 2024 Budget which sets a twelve (12) hour ambulance shift at the Bayham Land Ambulance Station for the 2024 year.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt, seconded by Councillor Tellier
Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 24-07 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Widner
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 24-09 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Tellier
Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 11:43 a.m. to meet again on March 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Widner
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector Quarterly Report July – September 2023” dated March 1, 2024 from the Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector be received and filed for information.
Moved by Deputy Warden Jones, seconded by Councillor Hentz
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Elgin County Tourism Signage Program be put on hold until a new Tourism Signage program has been developed; and THAT staff be directed to create a new Tourism Signage Program that aligns with Option #1; and THAT the implementation of this program be considered during the 2025 Budget Deliberations.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt, seconded by Deputy Warden Jones
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the email from the Office of the Honourable Todd Smith, Ministry of Energy and Backgrounder on Bill 165, Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt, seconded by Deputy Warden Jones
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the presentation titled "2024 Total Solar Eclipse" from the Manager of Economic Development, Tourism & Strategic Initiatives be received and filed. Motion
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Deputy Warden Jones
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Deputy Warden Jones
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 11:43 a.m. to meet again on March 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Widner, seconded by Deputy Warden Jones