County of Lambton
AGENDA

LAMBTON COUNTY COUNCIL 

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 12:30 p.m. 
Council Chambers, Wyoming
1.
Silent Reflection
2.
Roll Call
3.
OPEN SESSION

Regular Meeting called to order at 12:30 p.m.

4.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
If any.
5.
Delegations
a) Ms. Brenda Petro, Municipal Relations Representative, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), will be speaking to County Council concerning issues raised previously by Council.
6.
IN-CAMERA SESSION - 12:45 pm (tentative)

Recommendation

That the Warden declare that County Council go in-camera to consider the following:

- a matter concerning litigation or potential litigation (updating Council on the status of one (1) litigation matter); and,

- a personal matter about an identifiable individual. 
7.
Rise and Report Motions of the In-Camera Session
If any.
8.
Minutes of Council (Open Session) and (Closed Session)
a) Reading and Adoption of the Minutes of Council (Open Session) and (Closed Session) dated May 7, 2008.
9.
Correspondence
A)
Correspondence to Receive and File

Recommendation

That the following correspondence items be received and filed:

a) 5-15-08  A resolution from the Municipality of Brockton, dated April 14, 2008 advising that six band councillors from Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inniuwug (KI) or Big Trout Lake have been imprisoned for defending their community from the operations of a mining exploration company and the Municipality of Brockton is writing to Aboriginal Affairs Minister Michael Bryant to ask that new rules be developed for consultations between mining companies and First Nations.  It is also asking the Federal and Provincial Governments to clarify the Native land rights in the constitution.
b) 5-17-09  An email from Susan St. Pierre, Brain Injury Association of Sarnia-Lambton, dated May 12, 2008, advising that they are submitting a proposal to the Erie-St. Clair Local Health Integration Network, for funding for a Clubhouse. The Clubhouse will allow opportunities for survivors and caregivers to volunteer and engage in networking with the community and other survivors.  The Brain Injury Association of Sarnia-Lambton is requesting the County's support of the proposal.
c) 5-19-08  A letter from Mr. John Callaghan, CEO, St. Joseph's Hospice of Sarnia Lambton, dated May 8, 2008, thanking the County of Lambton for its generous donation of $100,000.00 over a five (5) year period to their campaign.  The donation will ensure that the residents of Sarnia Lambton have access to quality end-of-life care.
B)
Resolutions

Recommendation

Council direction is sought.

a) 5-20-08  A letter from Mr. Carl Isenburg, President and C.A.O., Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, dated May 5, 2008, advising that they have received the County of Lambton's letter of April 10th regarding the issue of payments to M.P.A.C. and the implementation of the Ontario Ombudsman's recommendations.  M.P.A.C. has accepted all twenty (20) recommendations that fell within its jurisdiction and has taken significant steps on the recommendations. In addition, M.P.A.C. will make several changes to the Property Assessment Notice to be delivered to property owners later this Fall.
10.
Information Reports
A)
Social and Health Services Division
a) Information Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding Health Promotion
b) Information Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding Air Quality Initiatives in Lambton County
c) Information Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding Poverty Task Force
B)
Community Services Division
a) Information Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding Libraries, Museums & Cultural Services 2008 1st Quarter Statistics
b) Information Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding Museum Exhibitions & Programs
c) Information Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding Housing Services 1st Quarter Statistics
d) Information Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding Service Manager Annual Information Return
e) Information Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding Senior Services 1st Quarter Statistics
f) Information Report dated May 7, 2008 Regarding MOHLTC Compliance Review - MGM
g) Information Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding Correspondence 5-14-08 Erie St. Clair LHIN
h) Information Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding EMS 1st Quarter Statistics
11.
Reports Requiring a Motion
A)
Social and Health Services Division
a) Report dated May 21, 2008 regarding Small Drinking Water Systems and Transfer of Legislative Responsibility to Public Health - Correspondence #5-18-08
B)
Community Services Division
a) Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding Library Donations
b) Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding Museums' Collection Management Report
c) Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding Gallery Donations
d) Report dated May 21, 2008 Regarding Correspondence 5-16-08 Station Park Townhomes
12.
Items Tabled from Previous Meetings
If any.
13.
Notice of Motion
14.
Other Business
15.
Notice of By-Laws
a) #35 of 2008  A By-Law of The Corporation of the County of Lambton to confirm the resolutions and motions of Lambton County Council which were adopted up to and including May 21, 2008.
16.
First and Second Reading of By-Laws

#35 of 2008.

17.
Third and Final Reading of By-Laws

#35 of 2008.

18.
Adjournment
19.
O Canada!
20.
NOTE

A reminder to County Councillors that NOVA Chemicals is hosting an Information Session on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Olive's Restaurant, 1591 London Line, Sarnia, ON at 5:00 p.m.