MINUTES OF MEETING NO - The Township of Uxbridge

GENERAL PURPOSE & - 2 - FEBRUARY 6 TH , 2012ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEENO. 6to recognize former Deputy Chief, Tony Peck and his years of service to theTownship of Uxbridge Fire Department. Tickets are $45.b) Councillor Mantle announced and introduced his new website speaking to thefeatures residents and community members now have available to stayinformed and interact with him.c) Councillor Ballinger spoke to the conditions at Elgin Pond and commented theice is 8 ½” to 10” in thickness. Councillor Ballinger noted yellow flags areposted to signify the ice conditions are safe for use.3. PRESENTATIONSa) LINDSAY FORKUN, DURHAM REGION HEALTH DEPARTMENT –PRESENTATION OF HEALTHY WORKPLACE AWARDLindsay Forkun of the Durham Region Health Department announced shewas present to make the first annual presentation of the HealthyWorkplace Award. Ms. Forkun described the three levels of HealthyWorkplace Awards eligible to be applied for; gold, silver and bronze. Ms.Forkun then presented the Township of Uxbridge Health and WellnessCommittee with the Gold Healthy Workplace Award for the committee’sefforts. Accepting the award on behalf of the Township of Uxbridge Healthand Wellness Committee were, Carolyn Clementson, Jo Ann Merrick andLeslie Nagle.4. DELEGATIONSa) DELOITTE CANADA re 2011 AuditPaula Justy introduced herself and Lillian Cheung from Deloitte Canada toprovide an executive summary of the 2011 audit. Ms. Justy highlightedthe approach of the audit, focusing on the review and analysis of theTownship Financial Statements to form opinions, noting that the auditdoes not review Township processes.Ms. Justy concluded noting the time periods the auditors spend on-site atthe Township offices; the interim audit being one week and the final auditbeing two weeks. Ms. Justy then spoke to the relationship betweenDeloitte and the Township of Uxbridge and the aspect of continuity. MsJusty thanked Committee for their time and remarked Deloitte lookedforward to continuing working with the Township.5. RECREATION PROGRAMS, CULTURE & TOURISM COMMITTEEThe Recreation Programs, Culture and Tourism Committee wasconvened at 9:46 a.m.Councillor Mikuse assumed the Chair for this portion of the meeting.CORRESPONDENCE34 Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary re “Run for the Diamond” HalfMarathon at Wooden Sticks – April 22 nd , 2012