HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 29, 2010 - Special Council COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
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9344 Plank Road,Straffordville
Thursday,July 29,2010
8:00 PM
Council Chambers
The special meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held on Thursday,July
29,2010 in the Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Lynn Acre,Deputy Mayor Cliff
Evanitski, Councillors Wayne Casier,Ed Ketchabaw and Mark Taylor,Administrator Kyle
Kruger and Clerk Lynda Millard.
Ian Raven,Curator and Alan Montgomery representing the Elgin Military Museum were present
to respond to questions from Council.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Acre called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST&THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
None.
3. DISCUSSION
(a) Bayham Harbourfront Committee minutes of meeting held July 27,2010.
File: C06
The Administrator advised that the purpose of the meeting was to consider the
recommendation of the Harbourfront Committee,to provide further confirmation by
Council that the municipality is committed to progressing toward leasing existing
municipal lands for the Ojibwa submarine project. It was noted this was intended to
satisfy CAF funding requirements for the Elgin Military Museum. He noted that
amended conceptual drawings place the Ojibwa on municipal owned lands in Port
Burwell. He also advised that the draft resolution presented to Council had been
circulated to Community Adjustment Fund(CAF) officials, and they have verbally
confirmed it satisfies their purpose regarding securing lands for the project.
Mayor Acre read the draft resolution.
Councillor Casier questioned who would be responsible for the cost of building the
museum around the submarine.
Mr. Ian Raven responded that the project would be the responsibility of the Elgin
Military Museum.
Deputy Mayor Evanitski asked for an indication of the success of fundraising
endeavours undertaken by the museum.
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Council Budget Meeting Minutes July 29,2010
Mr. Raven commented that efforts to build a 2,200 square foot addition to the museum
between 1996 and 1998 had resulted in$150,000 being raised to fully cover the cost by
the opening date. He added that MPP Steve Peters supports the Museum's idea of
making the new building a showcase for green energy technology that would be
incorporated in the new facility.
Deputy Mayor Evanitski questioned what options are available should the project not be
successful.
Mr. Raven indicated that the Federal government exercises giving and taking away. He
added that the Navy is very particular about the care given to naval vessels and insists
on a very detailed plan and virtual guarantee of success before they will offer a vessel as
a museum. HMCS Fraser was reclaimed by the Federal government when no action was
taken by the host community to maintain the vessel to Navy standards. He also noted
that the USS Croaker was established as an attraction in Buffalo,NY in 1972,and has
been in the water since 1943. It drew 44,000 visitors last year. He assured the project
would be a success.
Councillors Taylor and Ketchabaw indicated their support for the project.
Mayor Acre thanked members of the community in attendance for their support.
2010-320
Moved by Councillor W Casier
Seconded by Deputy Mayor C Evanitski
"THAT the Municipality of Bayham supports further pursuing Project Ojibwa,
utilizing municipally owned lands in the vicinity of the Port Burwell harbour
identified as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 11R-6474;
AND THAT the Municipality of Bayham confirm to the Elgin Military Museum
that it is committed to pursuing long term lease arrangements for the subject lands
to accomodate Project Ojibwa,subject to successful negotiations."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. BY-LAW
(a) By-Law 2010-078 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council
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Moved by Councillor E Ketchabaw
Seconded by Deputy Mayor C Evanitski
"THAT confirming By-Law 2010-078 be read a first,second and third time and
finally passed."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Council Budget Meeting Minutes July 29,2010
5. ADJOURNMENT
(a) Adjournment
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Moved by Councillor W Casier
Seconded by Councillor M Taylor
"THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:11 p.m."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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