HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 28, 2016 - Special Council THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
9344 Plank Road, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers
Thursday, January 28, 2016
6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: MAYOR PAUL ENS
DEPUTY MAYOR TOM SOUTHWICK
COUNCILLORS RANDY BREYER
WAYNE CASIER
ED KETCHABAW
STAFF PRESENT: CAO PAUL SHIPWAY
CLERK'S ASSISTANT BRENDA GIBBONS
1. CALLTO ORDER
Mayor Ens called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
3. ADMINISTRATION
A. Edison Museum Information
Moved by: Councillor Casier
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Southwick
THAT pursuant to Section 12.1 of the Municipality of Bayham Procedural By-law Council
suspend the rules of procedure and permit discussion specifically relating to the Edison
Museum.
CARRIED
Mayor Ens welcomed members of Museums Bayham Committee and subcommittees and
provided an overview of the purpose of the meeting as being an opportunity for discussion
regarding plans for the Edison Museum and artifacts for 2016.
Committee members spoke of the desire for a potential new building to showcase more of the
rich history of the area along with the Edison connection as well as other inventors or well-
known individuals who had a connection to Bayham.
Council provided response acknowledging the importance of the Edison connection as well as
noting low attendance and the impact on operating cost as well as the fact that a new building is
not feasible at the present time. Council offered various suggestions for consideration such as
static displays of most recent/relevant items, billboard, walking trail in park that would feature
information, displays at locations in Vienna and any other thoughts that the Museums Bayham
Committee may have.
Additional comments from Council members included the benefits of static displays which would
provide an immediate solution to preserve history as well as financial responsibility. Council
also stressed to the Committee members that closing of the building was not an act of Council
but due to a Do Not Occupy order following an Engineers report.
2016 Council Minutes January 28, 2016
In response to questions regarding the Engineer's report, the CAO explained liability concerns
along with the process to be followed to avoid liability issues.
The discussion was referred to Museums Bayham to discuss as a Committee and report back to
Council.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Southwick
THAT the discussion topic of the Edison Museum be referred to Museums Bayham for
consideration specifically considering the provision of temporary and static displays and the
response be provided to Council in the form of an Advisory Board Committee resolution.
CARRIED
4. BY-LAW
A. By-Law 2016-004 Being a By-law to confirm all actions of Council
Moved by: Councillor Casier
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Southwick
THAT confirming By-Law 2016-004 be read a first, second and third time and finally
passed.
CARRIED
5. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Southwick
Seconded by: Councillor Breyer
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
CARRIED
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