Elgin County public meetings in 2022
3 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
Elgin County Council's regular meeting on December 7, 2022, includes reports and decisions on insurance renewal for 2022-2023, policy updates for homes and seniors services, the 2023 council meeting schedule, an Eh!Tel point-of-presence licence agreement, an ITS asset management policy, a KCCA memorandum of understanding, and approval for community paramedicine vehicle leases. The agenda also covers overtime and on-call policies, council committee considerations, and several items for information. Closed session items address labour relations, a property matter, and an organizational update.
- Insurance renewal for 2022-2023 with premium comparison
- Eh!Tel Point of Presence Licence Agreement
- Community Paramedicine Services motor vehicle lease agreements (Elgin/Medavie)
- Overtime, lieu, on-call/standby, and hours of work policy updates
- 2023 schedule of Elgin County Council meetings
Council approved a general insurance and risk management program for 2023 and updated policies for home and seniors services, IT assets, and human resources. The board also authorized a license agreement for a telecommunications structure and a memorandum of understanding for tree and weed services.
- Approved 2023 General Insurance and Risk Management Services via Marsh Canada Limited for $516,444 plus taxes
- Increased property insurance deductible to $50,000 per occurrence from $10,000
- Approved updates to County of Elgin Homes and Seniors Services policy manuals
- Approved 2023 Schedule of Elgin County Council Meetings
- Authorized Licence Agreement with Eh!Tel Networks Inc. for a Point of Presence structure in Dutton Dunwich
- Approved Information Technology (ITS) Asset Management Policy # ITS 1.0
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Kettle Creek Conservation Authority for Tree Commissioner and Weed Inspector Services
- Authorized three vehicle-specific lease agreements for Community Paramedicine Services at a nominal rate of $1.00
Inaugural Meeting and Annual Warden's Election
This is the inaugural meeting of the Elgin County Council, where newly elected councillors will declare office and the council will elect a Warden for the term. The agenda includes speeches by warden candidates, a ballot or resolution vote, and the new Warden's address. It is largely ceremonial and procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.
- Election of Warden by ballot or resolution
- Declaration of office by councillors
- Presentation by Past Warden of Chain of Office, Lord Elgin Watch, and Gavel of Office
- Resolution to destroy ballots (if required)
Elgin County Council held its inaugural meeting to swear in members for the 2022-2026 term. Councillor Ed Ketchabaw was elected as the 2023 Warden, and Duncan McPhail was named 2023 Deputy Warden.
- Elected Councillor Ed Ketchabaw to the position of 2023 Warden
- Named Duncan McPhail as 2023 Deputy Warden
Regular Council Meeting
Elgin County Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including several planning applications, by-law amendments, and reports from committees and staff. The agenda includes decisions on official plan amendments, a draft plan of subdivision, a no-parking by-law, and a title change for the County Solicitor. Many items are reports for information or updates, with several public hearings and staff reports scheduled.
- Traffic study for Fulton Street (CR 41), Vienna
- Parking by-law amendment for Furnival Road, Rodney (By-law 22-46)
- Town of Aylmer Official Plan Amendment No. 21 (448 Talbot Street East)
- Municipality of Bayham Official Plan Amendments No. 28 and No. 29 (56237 Chute Line)
- Central Elgin Official Plan Amendment No. 12 and Eagle Ridge Phase II draft plan of subdivision
Council approved several Official Plan amendments for the Town of Aylmer, Municipality of Bayham, and Municipality of Central Elgin. The board also updated long-term care policy manuals and approved additional funding for health recruitment.
- Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 21 for Town of Aylmer
- Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 28 and No. 29 for Municipality of Bayham
- Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 12 and Eagle Ridge Phase II Draft Plan for Central Elgin
- Approved $37,500 in additional funding for Health Recruitment activities
- Approved updates to Homes and Seniors Services Program, Therapy, and Administrative policy manuals
- Approved By-Law 22-46 to restrict parking on Furnival Road (CR 103) in Rodney
- Approved transfer of ownership of a 2012 Chevrolet Express ambulance to St. John Ambulance
- Passed By-Law 22-47 changing the title of County Solicitor to Director of Legal Services