Rural Initiatives and Planning Advisory Committee

Minutes

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Council Chambers
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON
Members Present:
  • Warden Ed Ketchabaw
  • Deputy Warden Grant Jones
  • Councillor Mark Widner
  • Donna Lunn, EFA Representative
Members Absent:
  • Councillor Richard Leatham (with notice)
Staff Present:
  • Blaine Parkin, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
  • Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator
  • Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with Warden Ketchabaw in the chair.

  • Moved by:Deputy Warden Jones
    Seconded by:Councillor Widner

    RESOLVED THAT a closed session item be added to the agenda to discuss matters under Municipal Act Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual. 

    Motion Carried.
  • Moved by:Deputy Warden Jones
    Seconded by:Donna Lunn

    RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the April 3, 2024 Rural Initiatives and Planning Advisory Committee meeting be approved as amended.

    Motion Carried.
  • Moved by:Councillor Widner
    Seconded by:Deputy Warden Jones

    RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the August 18, 2023 Rural Initiatives and Planning Advisory Committee meeting be adopted. 

    Motion Carried.

None.

The Legislative Services Coordinator provided an overview and summary to the Committee of the eligibility criteria for the program, the total funding amount available, and the total request for funds. The Committee discussed individual applicants under Item #9 - Closed Meeting.

  • Moved by:Donna Lunn
    Seconded by:Deputy Warden Jones

    RESOLVED THAT we do now move into closed meeting session in accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss matters under Municipal Act Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

    Motion Carried.

The Committee recessed at 11:00 a.m. and reconvened at 11:05 a.m.

  • Moved by:Deputy Warden Jones
    Seconded by:Councillor Widner

    RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.

    Motion Carried.
  • Closed Meeting Item #1 - Identifiable Individuals

    Moved by:Donna Lunn
    Seconded by:Councillor Widner

    RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.

    Motion Carried.

The next meeting of the Rural Initiatives and Planning Advisory Committee will be held on April 30, 2024 in the afternoon.

  • Moved by:Deputy Warden Jones
    Seconded by:Councillor Widner

    RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 11:08 a.m. to meet again on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in the afternoon.

    Motion Carried.