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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2000 AT 4:00 PM AT CABOTO CLUB, 2175 PARENT AVE., WINDSOR There were present: M. Walker (acting Chair), R. Henly, P. Bondy, K. Andrews, H. Brudner, R. Clarke, A. Halberstadt, M. Solcz, B. Wood and E. Prior 1. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST - None TOWN OF TECUMSEH PRESENTATION Invited guests Tecumseh Mayor Ed Renaud, Gerry Lesa from the Tecumseh BIA and Brian Hillman, Town Planner attended our meeting to discuss Tecumseh's Municipal Readiness for Economic Development. We viewed their video and had some good discussion. Information is attached. MINUTES of September 26, 2000 Board of Directors It was moved by R. Henly, seconded by H. Brudner and carried that the minutes of the September 26, 2000 Board of Directors Meeting be adopted as circulated. BUSINESS ARISING - Salary Review and Implementation As part of the review committee, Mike Walker elaborated on the process that was undertaken. The Commission issued a request for proposals and DAI was chosen to conduct the research, the first in some 13 years, and prepare a comprehensive report. DAI were instructed to review combinations of private and public sector institutions. References provided by DAI factored into the selection decision. Upon receipt of the report, a comprehensive classification system was developed and put into place covering all individuals in Commission service. Following years of Social Contract legislation, the survey pointed out sharp discrepancies in remuneration levels for certain classifications. The entire process took about nine months to finalize, and in the Development Commissioner's case, was reviewed by the Commission's lawyer. The By-Law of WECDC empowers the Executive Committee to act on financial matters, which are confidential, and not to be debated by the full Board. Following this update, Mike stated that it is time to review the By-Law to better define responsibilities of the Board and Executive Committee members. Members concurred that other issues could include reducing the number of members and meetings, the degree of member involvement in various areas, possible name/role change, etc. A Notice of Motion could go to the Board for discussion at February's meeting ifa By-Law Review Committee is struck in November. The Notice of Motion would have to be reviewed by the Commission lawyer and voted on at the Annual Meeting in March with at least 75% of the members voting in the affirmative. It was moved by A. Halberstadt, seconded by H. Brudner and carried that a committee be formed to review the WECDC By-Law. An Executive officer will chair this committee