Regular Council Meeting

" That County Council receive Dr. Bocking's presentation regarding ‘COVID-19: Response, Recovery and Resilience’, for information."

" Whereas the Thompson Bridge Closure item will be considered further at future Public Work Committee meetings; Be It Resolved That County Council receive the information provided by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf."

" That County Council adopt all recommendations from the six Standing Committees, as contained within the Committees' Minutes (August 30, 31, and September 1, 2021 meetings), with the exception of the items noted within the agenda which require separate discussion, and, any items identified by Members which require separate discussion."

“ That County Council, having considered Report 2021-152, ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19) Immunization’, receive the report for information, and adopt the HS 12.2 Policy; and Further That staff be directed to share this policy with the seven Member Municipalities.”

"That By-law 27-2021, being a by-law to authorize a Franchise Agreement between The Corporation of The County of Northumberland and Enbridge Gas Inc, and Repeal By-law 69-01 and Repeal By-law 16-07, be introduced and be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed this 15th day of September, 2021."

“ Whereas Northumberland County Council reviewed Report No. 2021-153, ‘Approval to Purchase One (1) Power Stretcher and Power Load’ to be placed in the additional vehicle to the fleet; and Whereas the original purchase of thirteen (13) power stretchers and power load systems was inclusive of all ambulances in the fleet; and Whereas Northumberland Paramedics increased the fleet to 14 ambulances due to operational demand; and Whereas the Department has additional funding available to purchase one (1) spare power stretcher and power load system; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council approve the purchase of one (1) power stretcher and power load system, in the amount $51,131.23 plus HST."

“ Whereas County Council approved the Elgin Park Redevelopment (EPR) total project budget of $18,450,000 in Council Report 2021-107; and Whereas adequate funding (from various sources) has been secured and is described in detail in Council Report 2021-107; and Whereas County Staff issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 21-24 for the Construction of the Elgin Park Affordable Housing Project on July 5, 2021, which closed on August 16, 2021; and Whereas the County received seven (7) proposals for RFP 21-24; and Whereas County Staff are currently in the final stages of the evaluation of the submitted proposals; and Whereas the County will soon be entering into the negotiation stage with the highest ranked proponent, and it is in the County’s best interest to capitalize on starting construction as soon as possible to benefit from the remainder of the fall construction season; Be It Resolved That County Council authorizes County Staff to Award RFP 21-24 to the highest ranked proponent, once the evaluation process and any negotiations are complete, also to enter into an agreement with the General Contractor and commence construction thereafter, so long as the highest ranked proponent’s bid price is within the project budget approved through Council Report 2021-107; and Further That County Staff will bring an Information Report to County Council upon completion of the RFP process indicating the successful proponent and their bid price.”

Mandy Martin “ Whereas the month of October is recognized as Cyber Security Awareness Month; and Whereas Cyber Security Awareness Month is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to promote cyber security; and Whereas digital technology plays a central role in our everyday lives and it can have far-reaching security, economic and social impacts; and Whereas there is an increasing threat of cyber-attacks and risks to our privacy; and Whereas the internet is a shared resource and securing it is a shared responsibility; and Whereas the Corporation of the County of Northumberland acknowledges its responsibility by taking a proactive and adaptive approach to data security; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Robert Crate, on behalf of Northumberland County Council do hereby proclaim the month of October to be Cyber Security Awareness Month in Northumberland County.”

“ Whereas the Government of Ontario has proclaimed the month of October as Hispanic Heritage Month in Ontario; and Whereas Ontario is home to more than 400,000 first, second, and third generation Canadians of Hispanic origin; and Whereas the Hispanic Community is one of the fastest growing in Ontario; and Whereas Northumberland County is home to a flourishing Hispanic population; and Whereas Northumberland County Council recognizes the contributions of a thriving immigrant community to a strong and vibrant Northumberland County; and Whereas the Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club (NHCC) is aimed at supporting the Hispanic community as well as educating people on the diversity of the Hispanic culture and traditions in Northumberland County; and Whereas NHCC is organizing a series of virtual events in Northumberland County in order to promote and celebrate Hispanic Heritage month; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Bob Crate, on behalf of the County of Northumberland, hereby proclaim the month of October, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Northumberland County, and encourage all citizens to learn more about Hispanic culture by partaking in virtual community events; and Further Be It Resolved That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club, MP Philip Lawrence, MPP David Piccini, and the seven member municipalities.”

“ Whereas October 21, 2021 will be the 21st Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day in Ontario; and Whereas years of research confirms the benefits of high-quality child care for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and Whereas child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of parents and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and Whereas trained and knowledgeable Early Childhood Educators and child care staff are the key to quality in early learning and child care programs and champions for children; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Bob Crate, on behalf of Northumberland County Council do hereby proclaim October 21, 2021 as 'Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day' in Northumberland County, in recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life of the community.”

“ Whereas during the month of October, Children’s Aid Societies across the province raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through the provincially recognized Dress Purple Day campaign (formerly known as Child Abuse Prevention Month); and Whereas Dress Purple Month is marked by a purple ribbon; and Whereas every child is entitled to be loved, cared for, nurtured, and secure and to be free from neglect, as well as from verbal, emotional, sexual and physical abuse; and Whereas Northumberland County faces a continuing need to support community-based programs to prevent child abuse and neglect; and Whereas it is the responsibility of every adult who comes in contact with a child to protect that child’s unconditional right to a safe, nurturing childhood; and Whereas Northumberland has dedicated individuals and organizations who work daily to counter the problem of child abuse and neglect and to help parents obtain the assistance they need; and Whereas our community is stronger when all citizens become aware of child abuse and neglect prevention, and, become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Bob Crate, on behalf of the County of Northumberland, do hereby proclaim the month of October as Dress Purple Month in Northumberland County, and encourage all citizens to help spread the word that keepi

" Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of Canada’s Residential Schools system, and advance the process of reconciliation; and Whereas Call to Action 80 calls upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, to honour residential school survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; and Whereas the Federal Government has announced September 30th, 2021, as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; and Whereas this day builds on the Orange Shirt Day movement – a day to honour residential school survivors and their families and advance the process of reconciliation – which grew out of the story of one survivor, Phyllis Webstad, who had her new orange shirt taken away on her first day at the residential school; and Whereas members of County Council wear orange shirts today as a sign of respect in honour of this upcoming day of commemoration; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Robert Crate, on behalf of the County of Northumberland, hereby recognize September 30th, 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)."

"That By-law 28-2021 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of County Council held on September 15, 2021 be introduced, be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, be passed, signed and sealed."

"That Council adjourn at 10:56 a.m."