Rural Initiatives and Planning Advisory Committee

Minutes

Wednesday, April 03, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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1.

Call to Order

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

2.

Approval of the Agenda

• 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.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• 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.

4.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None.

5.

Delegations

None.

6.

Reports/Briefings

6.1

Community Grant Program Application Eligibility Discussion

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.

7.

Other Business

None.

8.

Correspondence

None.

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.

9.1

Identifiable Individuals

10.

Motion to Rise and Report

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.

11.

Date of Next Meeting

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

12.

Adjournment

• 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.