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Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill began the meeting by acknowledging her absence the previous Tuesday due to illness. She reported on a bi-council meeting held on April 16 with County of Brant Mayor David Bailey and officials at the Chiefswood Upper Pavilion. 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