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Thursday,December 13, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
The special meeting of Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held on Thursday, December
13, 2012 in the Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Paul Ens, Acting Deputy Mayor Wayne
Casier, Councilors Tom Southwick and Ed Ketchabaw, Administrator Kyle Kruger and Clerk
Lynda Millard.
Several members of the public were present.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL
NATURE THEREOF
None.
3. ADMINISTRATION
(a) Discussion regarding "Vacant Council Position".
Mayor Ens requested the Clerk to provide a summary of actions taken by Bayham
Councils to fill previous vacancies in 1998, 1999 and 2003. The first was filled by a by-
election, with the others being filled by appointments.
Mayor Ens inquired of Council members what criteria beyond the Municipal Elections
Act requirements they would propose to determine and appoint the successful
candidate.
Members could not agree on any other requirements, or whether any were necessary in
order to solicit qualified candidates. They acknowledged that they were concerned with
their inability to reach a consensus and that the public wants the issue resolved.
Acting Deputy Mayor Casier confirmed his preference to settle by appointment,but due
to the stalemate, felt that a by-election is the only resolve.
Councillor Ketchabaw asked staff when a by-election could be scheduled should a
motion be passed to hold one.
Following a short break staff advised that a by-election could be scheduled for late
March or early April if a resolution was passed at this meeting. A By-law could then be
passed to authorize a by-election at the December 20th regular meeting.
Councillor Southwick noted that the process had been too lengthy.
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Councillor Ketchabaw voiced concern that Council members had not been approached
individually to facilitate a solution.
Concerns were raised regarding the holding of the by-election during the winter months.
Members suggested April 1 or April 2, 2013.
Councillor Southwick requested a recorded vote on the following resolution:
2012-603
Moved by Councillor Southwick
Seconded by Acting Deputy Mayor Casier
"THAT the vacant position of Deputy Mayor be filled by holding a by-election;
AND THAT a by-law be prepared to authorize the holding of a by-election to fill
the position of Deputy Mayor for consideration at the next regular meeting of
Council."
In Favour Opposed
Acting Deputy Mayor Casier X
Mayor Ens X
Councillor Ketchabaw X
Councillor Southwick X
Motion Carried on a recorded vote of 3 - 1 in favour
4. BY-LAWS
(a) By-law 2012-128 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council
2012-604
Moved by Councillor Southwick
Seconded by Acting Deputy Mayor Casier
"THAT confirming By-law 2012-128 be read a first, second and third time and
finally passed."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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5. ADJOURNMENT
(a) Adjournment
2012-605
Moved by Acting Deputy Mayor Casier
Seconded by Councillor Southwick
"THAT the special Council meeting be adjourned at 7:50 p.m."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MAYOR CLERK
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