Regular Council Meeting

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

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

Giguère RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Annual Council Committee Update – Human Resources Committee” dated January 30, 2024 from Warden Ketchabaw be received and filed.

RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Annual Council Committee Update – Rural Initiatives and Planning Advisory Committee 2023” dated January 30, 2024 from Warden Ketchabaw be received and filed.

RESOLVED THAT Elgin County Economic Development supports the Impact Awards with a sponsorship of $2,500; and THAT Elgin County Economic Development supports the Elgin Women’s Leadership Conference with a sponsorship of $250; and THAT Elgin County Economic Development support the Elgin Business Resource Centre's International Women's Day Celebration with a sponsorship of $4,000; and THAT staff develop and present to Council a policy to govern how the department responds to requests for sponsorships.

RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Legacy Wells Initiative” dated January 30, 2024 from the Manager of Emergency Management & Elgin-Middlesex Regional Fire School be received and filed.

Giguère RESOLVED THAT the Guidelines for Rural/Urban Public Library Systems (4th Edition, 2023) be received as a reference document for Elgin County Library planning purposes.

RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Items #7.2.1 - 7.2.4 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 - January 9, 2024 Closed Meeting Item #2 - Potential Disposition of Land (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Closed Meeting Item #3 - Collective Bargaining Update (d) labour relations or employee negotiations.

RESOLVED THAT we do now rise from Closed Session in order to add an item to the Closed Meeting Agenda.

Jones 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 - January 9, 2024 Closed Meeting Item #2 - Potential Disposition of Land (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Closed Meeting Item #3 - Collective Bargaining Update (d) labour relations or employee negotiations. Closed Meeting Item #4 - Advice re Potential Property Litigation (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.

Jones RESOLVED THAT the January 9, 2024 Elgin County Council Closed Meeting Minutes be adopted.

RESOLVED THAT Council dispose of lands in Dutton for nominal cost to the Dutton Lions provided that the Dutton Lions are responsible for all out of pocket expenses of the County; and THAT the Director of Engineering is authorized to execute any documents necessary to give effect to the transfer.

RESOLVED THAT the confidential report from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be received for information.

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

RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 24-04 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.

RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 10:39 a.m. to meet again on February 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.