Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc

Special Meeting of Council

Meeting Minutes

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Hybrid Meeting (Council Chamber and Virtual)
Strathroy-Caradoc Municipal Office
52 Frank Street, Strathroy, Ontario
Present:
  • Mayor Colin Grantham
  • Deputy Mayor Mike McGuire
  • Councillor Frank Kennes
  • Councillor Steve Pelkman
  • Councillor Donna Pammer
  • Councillor Sandi Hipple
  • Councillor Greg Willsie
  • Councillor Brian Derbyshire
Absent with Notice:
  • Councillor John Brennan
Also Present:
  • Trisha McKibbin, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Brianna Hammer-Keidel, Director of Legal and Legislative Services/Clerk
  • Melonie Carson, Deputy Clerk/Records Management Coordinator (Recorder)
  • Bill Dakin, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
  • Jennifer Huff, Director of Building and Planning
  • Doug Payne, Director of Human Resources
  • Paul Zuberbuhler, Manager of Environmental Services
  • Jake DeRidder, Development Services Co-ordinato
Others Present:

  • Jim Morton, Resident

1.
Roll Call

 

2.
Call to Order/Approve Agenda

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Derbyshire
    Seconded byCouncillor Kennes

    THAT: the July 16, 2024 Special Meeting of Council Agenda be approved as circulated.

    Carried

3.
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

 

None.

4.
In Camera Matters

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Kennes
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor McGuire

    THAT: Council may move into Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the following:

    • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals (Hiring Recommendation Report);
    • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding the security of municipal property; Section 239(2)(e) regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals; and Section 239(2)(f) regarding advice subject to solicitor-client privilege (Mount Brydges Waste Water Treatment Plant);
    • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding advice subject to solicitor-client privilege (Mount Brydges Waste Water Treatment Plant);
    • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals (Mount Brydges Waste Water Treatment Plant).
    Carried

5.
Open Session Resume

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Willsie
    Seconded byCouncillor Pelkman

    THAT: Closed Session adjourn at 7:47 p.m. and Open Session resume.

    Carried

6.
Report on In Camera Session

 

Mayor Grantham reported that Council moved into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the following:

  • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals (Hiring Recommendation Report - Council received a confidential staff report for information and direction was given to staff);
  • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding the security of municipal property; Section 239(2)(e) regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals; and Section 239(2)(f) regarding advice subject to solicitor-client privilege (Mount Brydges Waste Water Treatment Plant - Council received a confidential staff report for information and no direction was given to staff);
  • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding advice subject to solicitor-client privilege (Mount Brydges Waste Water Treatment Plant - Council received a confidential staff report for information and no direction was given to staff);
  • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals (Mount Brydges Waste Water Treatment Plant - Council received a verbal update and no direction was given).
  • Moved byCouncillor Kennes
    Seconded byCouncillor Derbyshire

    THAT: the direction in Closed Session be approved.

    Carried
  • Moved byCouncillor Willsie
    Seconded byCouncillor Derbyshire

    THAT: Council direct staff to begin the process of tendering an EA for the expansion of wastewater capacity in Mount Brydges. Options are to include at least, expansion in the current location, a new location, and pumping the wastewater back to the Strathroy Wastewater Treatment Facility.

    Carried
  • Moved byCouncillor Willsie
    Seconded byCouncillor Derbyshire

    THAT: Council direct staff to include new development and the existing un-serviced homes in Mount Brydges in the Servicing Master Plan.

    Carried
  • Moved byCouncillor Willsie
    Seconded byCouncillor Hipple

    THAT: Council direct staff to move ahead with the Service Allocation Policy as presented to Council.

    Carried

7.
Consideration of By-laws

 

7.1
By-law No. 71-24

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law No. 71-24 - Confirming By-law.pdf

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the July 16, 2024 Special Meeting of Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

  • Moved byCouncillor Kennes
    Seconded byCouncillor Willsie

    THAT: By-law 71-24 receive first, second and third and final reading.

    Carried

8.
Schedule of Meetings

 
  • Special Council Meeting (Service Delivery Review) - Thursday, July 18, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. - Council Chamber/Hybrid
  • Regular Council Meeting - Tuesday, August 6, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. -  Council Chamber/Hybrid
  • Special Council Meeting (Strategic Priorities) - Monday, August 12, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. - Committee Room

9.
Adjournment

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Pelkman
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor McGuire

    THAT: the July 16, 2024 Special Meeting of Council adjourn at 7:50 p.m.

    Carried
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