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DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9,2008 TIME: 7:00 P.M.
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6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS OF COUNCIL:
a) Minutes of Council Meeting of March 26, 2008.
7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
None.
a) 7:00 p.m. Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-Law, 2007-ZBA-1 1, West Part of
Lot 25, Concession 10, (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, (Gaudet).
a) 7:10 p.m. Evan and Sharon Gilbert, re: Line 7 North Township Sand Building and
Road Maintenance.
a) Paul Gravelle, Director of Finance/Treasurer/Deputy CAO, correspondence dated
March 31, 2008 from Jim Bradley, Minister, Ministry of Transportation, re: 2008
Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment [from April 2, 2008 meeting].
b) Report No. BP 2008-18, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services re:
Zoning By-law Amendment 2008-ZBA-03 (Robert Mason), Lot 35 Concession 4, Plan
819 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte.
c) Report No. BP 2008-19, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services r'
Buffalo Springs Subdivision, Street Naming and Proposed Red-Line Revision, Part
West Half Lot 2 & East Halves • Lot 3 Concession 9, (Oro), Township • Oro-
Medonte, File P1 3/89 and 43T-91031. I
,e) Report No. PW 2008-02, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Tender Results
for: PW2008-01 -Hot Mix Paving, PW2008-02-Slurry Seal, PW2008-03-(Dark Journal)
Virgin Oil, PW2008-04-Crush and Stockpile Gravel, PW2008-05-Supply, Haul, Mix and
Pile Winter Sand -and- Three (3) Tandem Plow Trucks C/W Harness, Two-Way
Reversible Plow, Wing and Sand/Salt Body.
e) Report No. RC 2008-12, Shawn Binns, Manager of Recreation and Community
Services re: Hawkestone Volunteer Day — Request for Exemption to By-Law 2006-38
re: Soap Box Derby.
a) Councillor Allison, correspondence dated March 29 and 31, 2008 re: Community
Foundation of Orillia and Area, Request to Participate, Annual Fundraiser Gala,
Casino Rama, May 23, 2008.
12. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Committee of the Whole minutes, meeting held on April 2, 2008.
b) Report No. OMEGA 2008-01, Oro Moraine Working Group, re: Preparation of the
OMEGA Oro Moraine Report.
c) Report No. OMEGA 2008-02, Sustainable Agriculture Working Group, re: Preliminary
Report for Information to Council.
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a) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, minutes of meeting held on February 22,
2008 and highlights of meeting held on March 28, 2008.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
b) Orillia Public Library Board minutes, meeting held on February 27, 2008.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
c) Midland Public Library Board minutes, meetings held on January 10 and February 14,
2008.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
d) Dalton McGuinty, Premier, correspondence dated March 27, 2008 re: Lead Testing
Mandated by Province for Municipal Drinking Water.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
e) Ron Reid, Executive Director, The Couchiching Conservancy, correspondence dated
March 28, 2008 re: 2007 Annual Report.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
f) Bill Ralph, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Corporate Services,
Infrastructure Ontario, correspondence dated March 28, 2008 re: Municipal
Infrastructure Investment Initiative (Mill).
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
• Barrie Public Library Board minutes, meeting held • February 28, 2••8.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) Tony Guergis, Mayor, Township of Springwater, correspondence dated March 25,
2008 re: Mayor's Annual Log-Sawing Contest — The Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival,
Saturday, April 19, 2008.
15. NOTICE OF MOTIONS:
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17. IN-CAMERA ITEMS:
a) Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Property Matter (Ontario Realty
Corporation, ORC, Potentially Surplus Provincial Property, Project #7792, Edgar Adult
Occupational Centre, 1552 Bass Lake Sideroad West; and Project #7793, Line 2
North).
b) Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services, re: Property Matter (TRY
Recycling).
c) Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Personnel Matter (Campbell).
18. BY-LAWS:
a) By-Law No. 2008-045 Being a By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 25 to the Official
Plan (Jules Goossens).
b) By-Law No. 2008-046 A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands
within, Part of Lot 25, Concession 10 (Oro), Township of Oro-
Medonte, East Side of Line 9 South (Jules Goossens 2005-
ZBA-27).
19. CONFIRMATION BY -LAW NO. 2008 -044
20. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC CLARIFYING AN AGENDA ITEM
21. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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b) Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Update.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
b) Sharon Bailey, Director, Land and Water Policy Branch, Ontario Ministry of the
Environment, correspondence dated March 29, 2008 re: Protecting Lake Simcoe:
Creating Ontario's Strategy for Action, Community Partner Workshops.
17. IN-CAMERA ITEMS:
d) Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Property Matter (Unopened Section, Bay Street).
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Eleven household signatures were signed on this petition. This indicates these issues
are very important to the community.
♦ Roads were poorly maintained e.g.; pot holes, road sinking, and no guard rail on the
7`h line going down hill towards tracks.
♦ Since 2003 the road has deteriorated since township sand building has been erected.
Heavy trucks running full loads all year has caused heavy wear & tear to the road
especially the hill going to wards Ingram Rd.
♦ Tax payers are spending large amounts on vehicles to keep them maintained due to
salt & dirt wearing out brakes and repairing tie rods, suspensions, shocks, springs and
struts on their vehicles a long with repairs to large 4X4 trucks from pot holes and
washboard roads.
♦ Safety issues include; this spring the hill has caused great difficulty for ambulances,
fire trucks, police vehicles and school transportation to get up the hill from the two
large mud holes on slope of the hill. If in an emergency any of these 911 vehicles
would be stuck on this hill. This could lead to a life threatening disaster, therefore
taxpayers would have to direct their claims from there personal insurance companies
to fault + possibly sue Township for poorly maintained roads.
♦ Quote from resident "We are disgusted with the poorly maintained road. Worse than a
horse and buggy trail. We have lived here for 11 years."
♦ 2003, before the erection of the township building none of the residence on the 7`"
line especially those residents on the top of the hill were never informed of the
building going up or its use. They were not even asked to vote on it and address any
concerns for future. E.g. Wear & tear on township road and safety concerns.
14MOITUTRMI
The residences of the 7`h Line North from Horseshoe Valley Rd #22 to the top of Line 7
North as far as Ingram Rd ask the Council Members to consider this entire road to be re-
constructed this year 2008. We ask that proper underground drainage be put in (leaving
the small hills) as this will reduce speeding issues and not disrupt (springs) which are
underground, but allowing for proper drainage of water. Guard rails to be put at steep hill
above railroad tracks for safety, drainage tubing underground on steep hill above
township building, followed by cloth to keep clay from surfacing and then gravel and
finally paying the entire road.
Oro-Medonte decided in 2003 to erect a sand holding building at the bottom of
the 7'h Line hill and wish to continue to use this building they have to properly fix and
maintain this road for their use and the use of the tax payers. Consider this; if it wasn't
for us taxpayers paying our yearly taxes this building would never have been erected.
Therefore we need to "All to work together" to solve this problem.
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As announced in the 2008 Provincial Budget, I am pleased to advise you that the Township of
Oro-Medonte has been approved to receive funds in the amount of $1,622,775 towards your
municipal road and bridge capital investment needs.
Addressing municipal road and bridge capital investment needs is an important part of
maintaining and improving the province's transportation network, economic success and
Ontarians' quality of life. To this end, the approved funds will be transferred to you by June 30,
2008, at which time the province will also provide details on reporting requirements and other
accountability related requirements. These requirements will include as a minimum a
description of the types of eligible expenditures for which the funding is intended, and
requirement for a final report on how the funds were used. In addition, the province reserves
audit rights to ensure that funds were used for the purpose intended and to recover funds if it is
determined that they were not used, or will not be used for the intended purpose.
The province also requests the following additional information:
> An authorizing bylaw/council resolution from the Township of Oro-Medonte which should be
dated no later than April 30, 2008. The bylaw/council resolution should reference:
■ That the $1,622,775 allocated to the Township of Oro-Medonte by the province will be
used for municipal road and bridge capital investment needs;
• That a final summary report detailing expenditures, use of provincial funding, and
outcomes achieved shall be submitted to the ministry and the ministry may request an
independent audit of the project; and
■ Any funds intended for the project that are not used in accordance with rehabilitation of
municipal road and bridge capital investment needs or the terms outlined above will be
returned to the ministry.
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Please acknowledge your receipt of this letter by signing and returning the enclosed duplicate
copy of this letter to Steve Naylor, Director, Finance Branch, 6th Floor, 301 St. Paul Street, St.
Catharines, ON L2R 7R4, Fax (905) 704-2515 by April 30 to initiate payment processing. If you
anticipate any issues or concerns with meeting any of the above-noted dates, please advise as
soon as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Jim Bradley
Minister
C: Bruce McCuaig, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transportation
Garfield Dunlop, MPP, Simcoe North
Acknowledged by:
Signature & Title Date
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
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Report No.
TR2008-1 0
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Council
Prepared By: Paul
Gravelle
Meeting Date: April
9,2008
Subject: 2008 Road
Construction Capital Budget
RECOMMENDATION(S): Requires Action x For Information Only 11
It is recommended that:
1. Report TR2008-1 0 be received and adopted.
2. The 2008 road construction capital budget be amended as detailed in the schedule
attached thereto.
BACKGROUND:
On March 31, 2008, the municipality was advised that it was receiving funding of
$1,622,775 from the 2008 Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment
announced in the 2008 Provincial budget.
Council directed Staff to consider additional road construction projects that could be
completed in 2008 from this additional funding.
ANALYSIS:
Please find attached an amended 2008 road construction budget incorporating projects
to be financed from the said additional funding.
FINANCIAL:
Funding from the operating levy will remain static at $958,828. Projects to be financed
from the issuance of debt has been reduced by $400,000 due to lower than anticipated
material costs as per tender results.
DEPARTMENT April 9, 2008
Report No. TR2008-10 Page 1 of 2
POLICIES/LEGISLATION:
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CONSULTATIONS:
Council
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Public Works Superintendent
ATTACHMENTS:
Schedule — Amended 2008 road construction budget
CONCLUSION:
The 2008 road construction budget be amended as per the attached schedule.
Respectfully submitted:
Paul Gravelle
Treasurer
SIVIT Approval I Comments: I C.A.O. Approval / Comments:
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DEPARTMENT April 9, 2008
Report No. TR2008-10 Page 2 of 2
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Report No.
To: Council
Prepared By:
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Steven Farquharson,
REPORT
Junior Planner
Meeting Date:
Subject: Zoning By-law
April • 2008
Amendment 2008-ZBA-03
Report No.
To: Council
Prepared By:
BP 2008-018
Steven Farquharson,
Junior Planner
Meeting Date:
Subject: Zoning By-law
April • 2008
Amendment 2008-ZBA-03
(Robert Mason)
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Lt 35 Concession 4
Roll #:
R.M.S . File#: D1437711
4346-010-008-07200
Plan 819
IRECOMMENDATION(S): Requires Action x For Information Only 1-1
It is recommended:
1. THAT Report BP 2008-018 Re: Zoning By-law Amendment for Robert Mason,
Plan 819, Lot 35, Concession 4, (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, be received.
2. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2008-ZBA-03, Plan 819, Lot 35,
Concession 4, (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, proceed to a Statutory Public
Meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this report is to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Application submitted by Robert Mason on March 7, 2008. This rezoning application
has been submitted to fulfill a condition of approval for Consent Application 2008-B-08,
which was granted by the Committee of Adjustment on February 21, 2008. The
applicant's lands are located on the north side of Brambel Road and east of Line 4
South.
ANALYSIS:
The Zoning By-law Amendment Application is proposed to rezone the lot from the
Residential Limited Service (RLS) Zone to the Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone to
accurately reflect the intended residential use of the property. The minimum required lot
frontage is 30 metres, and the minimum required lot area for a residential use is 0.2
hectares in the Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone. A condition of consent was that the
property be rezoned will ensure that the lands are appropriately zoned to reflect the
Official Plan designation of "Shoreline" and the proposed residential use.
BUILDING AND PLANNING SERVICES Meeting Date April 9, 2008
Report No. BP 2008-018 Pagel of
FINANCIAL:
Not applicable.
POLICIES/LEGISLATION:
township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan:
The subject property is designated "Shoreline" by the Official Plan. Permitted uses
within the "Shoreline" designation include single detached dwellings, accessory
structures to residential uses, and home-based businesses. It is noted that the creation
of new lots by way of severance is permitted within the Shoreline designation.
Zoning By-law 97-95:
The subject property is presently zoned Residential Limited Service (RLS) Zone to
reflect the original frontage along Brambel Road which is a private roadway. The lot is
proposed to have a frontage on Line 4 South of 38.37 metres, a depth of 60.94 metres,
and an area of 0.233 hectares. The retained lands would also front on Line 4 South,
having a frontage of 38.37 metres, and an area of 0.233 hectares. With respect to
severance policies contained in the Official Plan, Section D2.2.1 d) indicates that that
the severed and retained lots "[have] adequate size and frontage for the proposed use
in accordance with the Zoning By-law..." As a condition of Provisional Consent should
be that the lands are rezoned to the Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone, where the
minimum required lot frontage is 30 metres, and the minimum required lot area for a
residential use is 0.2 hectares. Due to the fact that this is a corner lot, the newly created
parcel and the retained land will have frontage on Line 4 South.
CONSULTATIONS:
No concerns were given by both internal and external agencies in relation to consent
application 2008-B-05.
ATTACHMENTS:
Schedule 1: Location Map
Schedule 2: Rezoning Proposal
CONCLUSION:
Staff received the Zoning By-law Amendment Application on March 7, 2008, which was
submitted as a Conditions of Consent for Application 2008-B-05. It is therefore
appropriate for Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2008-ZBA-03 to proceed to a
statutory Public Meeting at this time.
BUILDING AND PLANNING SERVICES Meeting Date April 9, 2008
Report No. BP 2008-018 Page 2 of 5
Department Head Comments:
Department Head Approval:
C.A.O. Comments:
C.A.O. Approval:
BUILDING AND PLANNING SERVIC
Report No. BP 2008-018
Date:
Reviewed by:
Glenn White, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
Date:
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Meeting Date April 9, 2008
Page 3 of 5
SUBJECT LANDS
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BUILDING AND PLANNING SERVICES Meeting Date April 9, 2008
Report No. BP 2008-018 Page 4 of 5
2008-ZBA-03 (Mason)
All
Proposed rezoning f ro m
Residential Limited Service (RLS) Zone 5 10 0
4�to Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone Meters
BUILDING AND PLANNING SERVICES Meeting Date April 9, 2008
Report No. BP 2008-018 Page 5 of 5
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REPORT
Report No.
To:
Prepared By:
BP 2008-019
Council
Bruce Hoppe
Meeting Date:
Subject:
Motion #
April 9, 2008
Buffalo Springs subdivision,
street naming and proposed
red-line revision, Part of West
Roll #:
R.M-S. File #:
Half Lot 2 & East Halves of Lot
3 Concession 9, (Oro), File
P13/89 and 43T-91031
RECOMMENDATION(S): Requires Action For Information Only
|tiSrecommended:
1. That report N0. BP2OO8-01Sb8 received and adopted.
2. That street names Settler's Ridge Drive, Bison COUrt, COu|SOD Creek Court, Buffalo
Springs Drive, MCLUr8 Court, Leith COurt, K8CK8y[|[8SceOt' OOUga| Drive, K8CNiV8O
Court, SChUDl8ChS[ C0Vd be GSSigO8d to the Buffalo Springs subdivision 43T-
91081, Part Of West Half Lot 2 & East Halves Of Lot 3, CODCeGSiOD S (Oro),
Township [f{][O-W18dOD1e.
3. That the red-line revisions [eSpBCdDg the draft p|8D Of subdivision <]K8'T-91031 t0
f@Ci|hOi8 amendments to Streets "A" and "B" respecting the north entrance k]the
subdivision b8approved.
4. That the site p/8D cOOtFO| by-law b8 8nO8Od8d 1O include the |O1s within the draft plan
which are required to submit App|iC8dODS for Site P|8D approval prior to building
permits being 8v8i|8b|g.
5. That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate by-laws for Council's consideration.
|h8subject lands are located U8tw88D Line 8and Line 9, GOU1h Of Horseshoe Valley Road 88
noted in the attached rD8pS. The |@OdS were approved for 8230 unit [USid9nh8| subdivision in
1994. There are 35 draft plan CODdibODS that formed part 0fthe OMB approval, which are
required to be fulfilled in O[d8[ to D[0Ce8d to final registration. This report outlines several
Dl8tte[S [9qUi[gd in the C0Ddi1iOOS which oBQUiR] Council action. It is staff's understanding that
the applicant is intending OD registering the subdivision iD two phases, the first one comprising
118 lots OO the east portion Ofthe property.
In COUSkjeriOg proposed street names, the Township 0f {}R}k88dODte has the following Street
Naming Policy in place:
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When D80iDQ or changing street D8[D8S iO the Township, C0OSid0ra8iOO be given to
one Uf the following:
a. A historic name which once identified the |OC81iOD'
.
b. The SUDlaDle8 Of |Oc8| pioneer families in the immediate vicinity;
C. Any D[O[DiD8D| geographic, D8tU[8| or p[8C1iC8| f82dU[8 which [D8kBG the
location unique O[identifiable;
d. The names Of local servicemen who made the ultimate 3@C[ifiC8'
.
e. The D80eG of prominent former residents who COD1ribU&3d to the betterment of
the Township through their cODlDlUDitx iDvO|v8OO9DL' 8th|8dC or buSiDHSS
achievements.
2. Where there are two or more proposed street names iO8 new development 0plan
of subdivision, at least one street name will have regard to the above criteria and the
developer b8 encouraged tO research the following resources:
8) {]n0-�dOO�8 Hi8tO[iC8iAGSOCigtiOO'
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b) Si[OCO8 County Historical Society
C\ SirOCO8 County AvChiV8S & Township r8C0ndG /i.8. assessment [O||S,
historical publications);
d) Local Registry Office (former land ownerships).
3. All proposed new street D8Dl8S shall be circulated to iOt8[Da| departments for review
and comment prior to Council approval.
4. The dUD|ic8dOO 0f street names used in adjacent municipalities shall b8 minimized
as not k] conflict with emergency reSpODSR addresses. Circulation Of proposed new
names will b8 made bythe Township tO the neighbouring municipalities for comment
when deemed appropriate.
5. A report will b8 submitted tO Council for the approval Of the proposed names.
There are ten new streets within the proposed plan. (lhgiD8|k/' the 8DDic8Dt proposed sixteen
D8Dl88 for consideration which were Ci[CU/8t8d 10 internal dRp@rt[DgOtG and surrounding
municipalities for comments. Some of the pn}pO0Sd DanOeG either were duplicated or closely
[8Senlb|8d O8Dl8S in Su[[0UDdiDg municipalities and have therefore been eliminated. Of the
original street O8Dl8S, the following names are proposed: Settler's Ridge Drive, Bison C0urt,
COU/S0D Creek Court, Buffalo Springs D[iV8, K4cLuR3 Court, Leith Court, K8CK8V C[8SCGDi.
[JOUg8| Drive, McNiw3D Court, Schumacher Court.
The applicant has CODfrDSd that several of the proposed names are historical family names
from the immediate area of the proposed development; including n8tU[8| eOVinDO0eDt8|
f88tUR]s such [|0U|SOD Creek. Staff concur with the applicant that the proposed D8DleS [DGEt
the street D80iDg policy and are therefore recommending these be assigned k}the E}Uff8|8
Springs development.
The applicant has also requested that the Township consider [Hd'|in8 revision to permit an
adjustment in the 0GiO aCCeSS [O8d to the Phase 1 |8DdS from Line 9. The owner has advised
that GO abutting property to the north has been 8CqUin8d' kOoVVD as the "JOhDSOO lands". The
intent is to 8dUV8t the nlGiO entry D0iDL 1O facilitate 8 large |8OdSC8p8d entry feature into the
subdivision. There would also he improved sight lines a8 the current access point 8Sapproved
is on 8 slight incline therefore the new BDt[8DC8 vvOU|d iFOp[0Ve this situation. AS 8 result,
Street "A" vvOU|d be COOSt[VCted t8[DliD8tiOg in 8 cU|'de-S8C 81 its i8rDliDUS with Line S. S8v8[8|
of the |OtS OD the north side Of Street ^YY' would be adjusted slightly to allow for the new entry
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road which would align with Street "B". No residential development �
JOhD8OD D[Op8rtV' and the total number of |OtG is unaffected @s8 result Of this @cUU��Dl8Dt.
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VVhi|8 the final plans are evolving, it is staff's understanding that 8 generous landscaping
feature will be constructed which will create a very attractive entrance.
The p[OpODB[t has also requested that the Site P|8D Control By-law be amended 81 this time in
OFd8[ to G8tnfv COOddiOD 21(h). This C|aUSe rGqUin8S that the |OtG which abut the vvetk3Rd b|DCkG
are subject to site D|8O 8pp[oV@| in 8CCO[daDCe with S9CdOO 41 of the P|@ODiDg Act. The
Township's By-law which provides the authority to impose the site p|8D CODdhi0n vvOU|d
therefore need to be amended to include those |OtS as required by the (]K8B order.
Planning Act
CONSULTAT IONS:
Surrounding Municipalities
Attachment #1 — Existing draft DkaD layout
Attachment #2— Proposed entry road
Attachment #3— Proposed Phase |K8-D/8D
The proposed street names comply with the Township's street naming policy, therefore staff
[8cOD101eDd that the proposed D8[D8G be @G8igD8d as outlined above. In R3Gp8Ct Of the
[8qU8GtBd nBd-UD8 reviGiOO. Staff have DO OhieCtiOO h3 the proposed changes. L@8Uy, the
amendment tOthe Site M8D By-law iS required t0 satisfy one of the conditions imposed by the
OMB.
It is noted that while the final registration subdivision approvals and clearance of conditions has
been delegated to staff, Council will need to 8UihOhZ8 the entering into Of the subdivision
8g[eeDl8Dt vvk/Ch will be cODSid0[8d at an UDc0[DiDg meeting. In this instance, the OMB is the
final 8ppnDv8| authority given the pF8viOUS 8pDK}V8| and order. Further Council will need to
fO[DlaUy CODSide[ the dedication as 8 public highway that portion of the 8Dtp/ nD8d OO the
Johnson property as these lands were not part of the original application.
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REPORT
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Report No.
PW2008-02
To: COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE
Prepared By:
Jerry Ball
Meeting Date:
Subject:
Motion #
April 2, 2008
Tender Results for:
PW2008-01
Hot Mix Paving
PW2008-01 -Hot Mix Paving
PW2008-02-Slurry Seal
$969,390.68 (South)
Roll #:
R.M.S. File #:
Construction Inc.
PW2008-03-(Dark Journal) Virgin Oil
PW2008-04-Crush and Stockpile
$674,842.69 (North)
Gravel
Co. Limited
PW2008-05-Supply, Haul, Mix and
Slurry Seal
Miller Paving Limited
Pile Winter Sand
PW2008-03
"Dark Journal"
-and- Three (3) Tandem Plow
$413,437.50
Trucks C/W Harness, Two-
Way Reversible Plow, Wing
Crush and
Robert E. Young
and Sand/Salt Body
IRECOMMENDATION(S): Requires Action X For Information Only 11 1
It is recommended that:
1. THAT Report No. PW2008-02 be received and adopted.
2. THAT the following tenders be awarded:
CONTRACT
NO.
DESCRIPTION
CONTRACTOR
TOTAL AMOUNT
PW2008-01
Hot Mix Paving
Hamden & King
$969,390.68 (South)
Construction Inc.
K. J. Beamish Construction
$674,842.69 (North)
Co. Limited
PW2008-02
Slurry Seal
Miller Paving Limited
$265,346.61
PW2008-03
"Dark Journal"
Da-Lee Dust Control
$413,437.50
Virgin Oil
PW2008-04
Crush and
Robert E. Young
$41,810.00
Stockpile Gravel
Construction Ltd.
PW2008-05
Supply, Haul, Mix and
Dalton R. Lowe and Sons
$88,628.78 (South)
Pile Winter Sand
Construction Ltd.
$70,969.35 (North)
Three (3) Tandem Plow Trucks C/W
Currie Truck Centre
$166,223.00 for
Harness, Two-Way Reversible Plow,
each truck
Wing and Sand/Salt Body
3. AND THAT the respective Contractors be notified accordingly.
Public Works April 2, 2008
Report No. PW2008-02 Page 1 of 5
Advertisements for the following Tender Contracts were placed in the Barrie, Orillia and
Midland Newspapers and were opened at the Administration Centre on Monday, March 31,
2008 at 1:00 p.m. Mayor Harry Hughes, Councillor Dwight Evans, Councillor John Crawford,
Rick Yule, the Assistant to the Clerk, and the Public Works Superintendent were present
during the opening:
Contract No. PW2008-01
Contract No. PW2008-0�i
Contract No. PW2008-03
Contract No. PW2008-0,�
Contract No. PW2008-05
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ANALYSIS:
Hot Mix Paving
Slurry Seal
(Dark Journal) Virgin Oil
Crush and Stockpile Gravel
Supply, Haul, Mix and Pile Winter Sand
Three (3) 2008 Tandem Plow Trucks C/W Harness,
Two-Way Reversible Plow, Wing and Sand/Salt Body
The results of the tender contract opening for Hot Mix Paving are as follows:
Wel 31 11 1. FTU a 3 RON
1) K. J. Beamish Construction Co. Limited
2) Georgian Paving and Construction
2) Hamden & King Construction Inc.
3) Lisbon Paving Co. Limited
$ 981,420.36 (South Yard)
$ 674,842.69 (North Yard)
$1,093,924.30 (South Yard)
$ 750,243.51 (North Yard)
$ 969,390.68 (South Yard)
$ 693,110.90 (North Yard)
$1,246,464.35 (South Yard)
$ NO BID REC'D. (North Yard)
It is recommended that the tender from Harnden & King Construction Inc. be accepted at a
low tender amount of $969,390.68 for the South Yard and that the tender from
K. J. Beamish Construction Co. Limited be accepted at a low tender amount of $674,842.69
for the North Yard.
Public Works April 2, 2008
Report No. PW2008-02 Page 2 of 5
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The results of the tender contract opening for Slurry Seal are as follows:
IMEMM23R.O. PW2008-02 SLURRY SEAL
1)
Duncor Enterprises Inc.
$267,195.12
$1.59/sq.m.
2)
Miller Paving Limited
$265,346.61
$1.579/sq.m.
It is recommended that the tender from Miller Paving Limited be accepted at a low tender
amount of $265,346.61.
The results of the tender contract opening for "Dark Journal" Virgin Oil are as follows:
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1) Da-Lee Dust Control
$413,437.50 $1.05/litre
It is recommended that the tender from Da-Lee Dust Control be accepted at a low tender
amount of $413,437.50.
19191111111; WRIM ii: 04 CRUSH AND STOCKPILE GRAVEL I
1) Dalton R. Lowe & Sons Construction Ltd. $44,100.00
2) Robert E. Young Construction Ltd. $41,810.00
It is recommended that the tender from Robert E. Young Construction Ltd. be accepted at a
low tender amount of $41,810.00.
The results of the tender contract opening for the Supply, Haul, Mix and Pile of Winter Sand
are as follows:
CONTRACT NO. PW2008-05 SUPPLY, HAUL, MIX AND
PILE WINTER SAND
1) Dalton R. Lowe & Sons Construction Ltd
2) Duivenvoorden Haulage Ltd.
3) G. H. Stewart Construction Inc
4) Robert E. Young Construction Ltd
Public Works
Report No. PW2008-02
$88,628.78 (South Yard)
$70,969.35 (North Yard)
$93,169.90 (South Yard)
$71,259.90 (North Yard)
$108,666.10 (South Yard)
$ 84,334.50 (North Yard)
NO BID RECEIVED
April 2, 2008
Page 3 of 5
It is recommended that the tender from Dalton R. Lowe & Sons Construction Ltd. be accepted
at a low tender amount of $88,628.78 for the South Yard and $70,969.35 for the North
Yard.
The results of the tender contract opening for the three (3) Tandem Plow Trucks are as
follows:
NAME OF
TRADE -IN VALUE
ONE (1) 2008
ONE (1) 2008
ONE (1') 2008',
DEALERSHIP
TANDEM PLOW
TANDEM PLOW
TANDEM PLOW
TRUCK
TRUCK.
TRUCK
Complete Western
$8,500.00
161,627.29
$171,232.29
$171,232.29
Star (Viking)
Lewis Motor Sales
$5,000.00
$170,822.10
$176,472.10
$176,472.10
Inc.
Complete Western
$8,500.00
$164,621.79
$174,226.79
$174,226.79
Star Alliston
Currie Truck Centre
$3,500.00
$162,268.00
$166,223.00
$166,223.00
Alliston Truck
$3,500.00
$165,262.50 = _
X169,217.50
$169,217.50
Centre
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It is recommended that the tender from Currie Truck Centre be accepted at a low tender
amount of $166,223.00 for each 2008 tandem plow truck (including taxes).
Note: Trade -In of one (1) 1991 Freightliner c/w harness, one -way plow, and sand /salt
dump body will be omitted at this time, with disposal scheduled in the fall at the
equipment auction. Therefore, purchase price for each 2008 tandem plow truck will be
$166,223.00.
FINANCIAL:
POLICIES /LEGISLATION:
CONSULTATIONS:
ATTACHMENTS:
CONCLUSION:
A memo will be forthcoming regarding proposed changes to budget items and the scope of
work.
Public Works April 2, 2008
Report No. PW2008 -02 Page 4 of 5
Respectfully submitted:
C�
Jerry Ball
Public Works Superintendent
SIVIT Approval / Comments:
C.A.O. Approval / Comments:
Public Works April 2, 2008
Report No. PW2008-02 Page 5 of 5
Report No.
RC2008-12
To: Council
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Prepared By:
Shawn Binns
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
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Subject: Hawkestone
Volunteer Day — Request for
Exemption • By-Law 2006-38
re: Soap Box Derby
REPORT
R.M.S. File #:
Report No.
RC2008-12
To: Council
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Prepared By:
Shawn Binns
Meeting Date:
April 9, 2008
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Subject: Hawkestone
Volunteer Day — Request for
Exemption • By-Law 2006-38
re: Soap Box Derby
R.M.S. File #:
IRECOMMENDATION(S): Requires Action X For Information Only 1-1
It is recommended:
1. That Report # RC 2008-12 be received and adopted.
2. That the Hawkestone and Area Community Association or Scouts Canada provide
proof of $2,000,000 insurance naming the Township of Oro-Medonte as additional
insured of as per provision 3 of By-law 2006-38.
3. That an exemption to By-Law No 2006-38 be granted to the Hawkestone and Area
Community Association to hold Volunteer Day Celebrations on April 19th, 2008 upon
receipt of proof of insurance.
4. That Line 11 South from Ridge Rd to John St. be temporarily closed on April 19,
2007 from 11:00 am to 2:00prn inclusively.
5. That the Hawkestone and Area Community Association be granted permission to
utilize 8 Township Temporary Barricades on April 19, 2008.
6. And Further that the applicant and the Public Works Superintendent be notified of
Council's decision.
BACKGROUND:
By-Law No. 2006-38 regulates the holding of parades or processions/events in the
municipality. Section 8 of the above mentioned By-law permits that in a situation where
a parade or procession/event will last less than 24 hours, Council may dispense with
any or all of the requirements of the By-Law. The Hawkestone and Area Community
Association is partnering with the Hawkestone Scouts, and Hawkestone Community
Hall Board to organize a Soap Box Derby as part of the Hawkestone Volunteer Day
Celebrations on April 19th, 2008.
Council has granted this request to allow this event to take place in 2007, this is the
second time the annual event is being planned.
Recreation and Community Services April 9, 2008
Report No. RC2008-12 Page 1 of 3
ANALYSIS:
Warren Ryckman, Hawkestone and Area Community Association Director and Local
Scout Leader, has supplied the Township with information regarding the event
(Attachment #1).
The group is requesting the use of 8 temporary barricades to assist in the closing of
Line 11 south of Ridge Rd to the Hawkestone United Church from 1 1:00am-2:30pm on
April 19th, and have indicated that volunteers will be used to re-direct traffic, via
Cedarbrooke Cres.
It is recommended that Council require proof of insurance ($2,000,000) from the
Hawkestone and Area Community Association or Scouts Canada naming the
Township of Oro-Medonte as additional insured per provision of the above mentioned
By-Law (Attachment #3), as there is an element of risk in the proposed Soap Box
Derby, taking place of Township Property. The group also plans to manage risks by
ensuring proper supervision, ensure children are safe by enforcing the use of helmets
for all participants in the Soap Box Derby, as well as having waivers completed for each
participant.
FINANCIAL:
Staff time to pick up and drop off barricades.
POLICIES/LEGISLATION:
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CONSULTATIONS:
• H.A.A.C.A
• Public Works Superintendent
ATTACHMENTS:
1. H.A.A.C.A Request
2. By-Law 2006-38
CONCLUSION:
The Soap Box Derby is part of the Hawkestone Volunteer Day and draws significant
community involvement and participation. The organizing group has taken all
precautions to ensure that the event will be run safely and that the Township will be
provided with liability coverage. It is recommended that Council grant this request to
allow this event to occur again in 2008.
Recreation and Community Services Apri19,2008
Report No. RC2008-12 Page 2 of 3
Respectfully submitted:
Shawn Binns
Manager of Recreation and Community Services
C.A.O. Comments:
C.A.O. Approval:
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Soap Box Derby - Hawkestone Volunteer Days
Celebration April 21, 11 am 2pm
ReEistration Information:
Last Name: First Name:
Address:
Phone:
Emergency Contact:
Health Problems /Allergies:
Details: Enter Details
Phone:
DOB: (YY /MM /DD)
Waiver:
I hereby release the Hawkestone and Area Community Association its servants and agents from any and
all claims whatsoever, which may be caused by, or arise from my child /ward's participation in activities at
or sponsored by the Hawkestone and Area Community Association; except where the damage or injury is
caused by the negligence of the Hawkestone and Area Community Association its agents, officers and
- volunteers acting- uvithi the scope of their duties.
I understand that my child /ward should not attempt to take part in any activity with which they are not
familiar, without first receiving instructions from the Soap Box Derby Volunteers.
1 also agree that my child /ward must abide by any procedures as set forth by the Hawkestone and Area
Community Association concerning the use and operation of the Soap Box Derby Vehicles.
I further agree that I, the undersigned, have no knowledge of any physical illness, disability or other reason
that could cause my child /ward participation to prove hazardous to their health.
I understand that by signing this consent waiver, I am allowing my child /ward to actively participate in the
activity as outlined above.
I understand that in order to maintain an environment that safe, inclusive and positive for all participants
the Hawkestone and Area Community Association reserves the right to dismiss a participant for any
behavior deemed as unacceptable.
Parental /Legal Guardian Name
Parental /Legal Guardian Signature
Date
BY-LAW NO. 2Q06'038
A By-law to Regulate the Holding mf Parades ur on Highways
within the Township of Oro-Medonte and to Repeal By-law 99-41
WHEREAS Section 11cd the Municipal Act, l00/.SI)�20O1.o.25.aoamended,
defines spheres of jurisdiction under which m municipality may pass by-laws;
AND WHEREAS the spheres of jurisdiction include highways, including parking and
traffic on highways;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township ofDm-Mndonte
deems d expedient to regulate the holding cd parades or processions/events on
highways within the Township ofOm~Mmonte;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township ofOn+Medonte hereby enacts as
Before any person, persons, corporations, organizations or associations may
hold or conduct a parade or procession/event on a municipal highway within the
limits of the Township of Oro-Medonte, they shall obtain a permit therefore and
comply with the provisions of this by-law.
2. No permit shall be granted under this by-law unless and until aletter of
confirmation from the Police Services, in effect at the time of application, is
provided to the Township of0ro-Medonte.to ensure that adequate police
protection is available during the period of the parade or procession/event or any
or all of them, during which such police protection shall, in the opinion ofthe
Police Services, bonecessary. All costs associated with the required police
protection shall bo the responsibility of the applicant.
3. No permit shall be granted under this by-law unless and until the applicant has
provided, to the Township of Oro-Medonte, proof of insurance indemnifying the
Township against damage 10 public and private property, am well as,
indemnification for general property damage to public and private property, as
well as, indemnification for general property damage and public liability.
4. Nu permit shall be granted under this by-law unless the applicant has deposited,
at the discretion cd the Township Clerk, a certificate in writing from the Medical
Officer of Health or the local Heath Unit, that all health and sanitation
requirements for the parade or procession/event have been provided.
S. No permit shall begranted under this by-law unless the applicant has deposited,
with the Township Clerk, an approved outline of the routes of travel for the
parade or processionievent.
G. No permit shall begranted under this by-law until the applicant has deposited,
with the Manager of Recreation and Community Services, a damage deposit, in
the amount in effect at the time of application, for the applicable municipal
building, to repair minor damages, cleaning of buildings and grounds, after such
parade or procession/event has terminated.
7. All other costs incurred, that municipal property shall be restored 0nits
previous state, without cost to the Corporation fmthmadminiotra8on of such
public property, shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
8. |n the case of any parade or which would last for alesser
period than twenty-four (24) hours, the Council may, at its discretion, dispense
with any or all of the requirements of this by-law.
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9. Every person, persons, corporation, organization or association who contravenes
any provision cf this by-law is guilty of an offence and shall bo liable Vmu fine (n -
the amount tobe determined pursuant tu the Provincial O0enoe$ Aut,H.G.0.
1998. o. F.33. and every such fine is recoverable under the Provincial Offences
Act.
10. If any court of competent jurisdiction finds that any of the provisions of this by-law
are ultra vimu the jurisdiction cf Council, or are invalid for a reason, such
provision shall be deemed hube severable and shall not invalidate any ofthe
other provisions of the by-law which shall remain |n full force and effect.
11. By-law No. 98-41 ia hereby repealed in its entirety.
12. This by-law shall take effect on the final passing thereof.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 19TH DAY OF APRIL, 2006.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 19"H DAY OF APRIL~
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
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May6r, J. Nell Craig
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Teeter, Janette
From: Dunn, Robin
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 2:44 PM
To: Teeter, Janette; Irwin, Doug
Subject: FW: Invite
Gentlemen,
I have been asked by Keith Bell of the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area to request that Oro-Medonte participate in their
Annual fundraiser Gala at Casino Rama on May 23,d.
Keith states,
"The Community Foundation of Orillia and Area was started by Ken Koyama and Jim Dykes in 1997. We belong to
the community foundation of canada and are still very young. We currently have 13 Endowments set up and managed
by us. The money that is made from these endowments each year is given to non profit groups in our city and
surrounding townships. We are similar to Trillium but much smaller scale. Out of the 13 we have 4 different
scholarships we give out every year as well. The foundation also hosts the Orillia Dragon Boat festival and hope to
welcome the snowbirds at the 2009 festival. We are self sufficient and that is why these events are so important to raise
money. Our website is www.comniunityfoLindalltloiioril-Illila.cla. ... Some (grants) that service O-M though is the Dr.
Recruitment, some of our scholarships, and many more... O-M is a big area and boarders Barnes which has a
foundation as well. We have never put boundaries on applications though. If it is in, or services the people in 0-
M ... we're in!"
As below Keith is requesting Oro-Medonte Township purchase a table at the Gala. I will leave it to Council to advise
what would be appropriate. I plan to attend at my own expense.
Regards,
Terry
From: Keith Bell
Sent: March 29, 2008 6:35 AM
To: Terry Allison
Subject: RE: Invite
From: Keith Bell
Sent: March 27, 2008 8:10 AM
To: terryallisor
Subject: Invite
Hello Terry. I am sending email to ask that Oro-Medonte come to our foundation's gala this year. It is the
Community Foundation of Orillia and area. We have never had any representatives from Oro-Medonte come. It
is a great evening at Casino Rama on May 23rd. This is our 4th year this year. The foundation donates money
to non profit groups schools, and municipalities in the Orillia and the surrounding townships. It would be nice
to see Oro-Medonte come out to represent a table at the event. Tickets are $1001each or a table of 10 for $900.
We are hoping that each township will purchase a table of 10 and Georgian College as well as Lakehead would
do the same. As my councillor I was hoping you could take it to your the rest and pitch it. Thanks, Keith
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REPORT
Report No.
To:
Prepared By:
OMEGA — 2008-01
Oro-Medonte Council
Oro Moraine Working
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Group
Meeting Date:
Subject:
Preparation • the OMEGA Oro
Moraine Report
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R.M.S.
RECOMMENDATION(S): Requires ActionFor Information Only
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It is recommended that:
1. Council give approval for the Oro Moraine working group to prepare a report as outlined in
report number 2008-01 and that all expenditures must be pre approved by council.
BACKGROUND:
• The report background will discuss and promote "Why have an Oro Moraine Advisory
Group"
The working group will provide:
• detailed information and describe the "Moraine"
• the importance of the Moraine to our environment
• the impact and value of the Moraine financially to our community and economy
• information as to why the Moraine is an important resource for the citizens of
Oro-Medonte
ANALYSIS:
This information will describe "What are the threats to the Moraine, including all types of
development, aggregate resources , forest industries, etc and how they are mitigated
Current status of areas protected in the official plan will be examined and priorities
established.
FINANCIAL:
• The report will discuss the financial impact to the township
• One must look at this seriously with full consideration for the impacts
• Small investments in funding environmental initiatives may be required
DEPARTMENT April 9, 2008
Report No. OMEGA 2008-01 Page 1 of 2
• There will be a cost to print the report.
POLICIES/LEGISLATION:
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• The working group will look to the Oak Ridges Moraine processes and goals achieved
with the prospect of parallel processes and implementation as well as:
• The township "Official Plan" including its prospective Tree Cutting By-Law
• All pertinent Zoning, including EPI and EP2
• Simcoe County's Official Plan including their Tree By Law
• Provincial Policy Statements
• Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation goals
including forest cover, wet lands etc.
CONSULTATIONS: TO BE UNDERTAKEN
The following groups, agencies and documents will be consulted:
• Couchiching Conservancy
• Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation
• Oro-Medonte Planning Staff
• Simcoe County
• Aggregate Producers of Ontario
• Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority
• Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
• Developers within Oro-Medonte and the Oro Moraine
• Oro-Medonte official maps including, zoning and land use
• Couchiching Conservancy Report
• Azimuth Study, 2002
ATTACHMENTS:
To be determined at the time the report is prepared.
CONCLUSION:
• A detailed report should be completed by the Oro moraine working group
Respectfully submitted:
Oro Moraine Working Group
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DEPARTMENT Apiil 9, 2008
Report No. OMEGA 2008-01 Page 2 of 2
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Draft REPORT Apr 3-08
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Report No.
To:
Prepared By:
OMEGA 2008 - 02
Type of Meeting
Sustainable Agriculture
Working Group of OMEGA
Meeting Date:
Subject: Sustainable Agriculture
Motion #
Apr 9, 2008
Working Group — preliminary
report for information to Council
Roll #:
R.M.S. File #:
IRECOMMENDATION(S): Requires Action 1:1 For Information Only 1K I
It is recommended that:
1. Sandra Trainor, Project Manager, Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association be
invited to speak at the Apr 17-08 OMEGA meeting, and that O-M Council, GAO and several
key staff personnel be invited to attend. Also, invite the Board of Directors of the Oro-
Medonte Chamber of Commerce.
2. O-M become a member of Simcoe County Farm Fresh (approximate cost - $75 per year)
3. O-M establish a Website link to Simcoe County Farm Fresh.
4. The Sustainable Agriculture Working Group explore several other initiatives at its next
meeting. Examples:
a. Encourage "value-adding" of downstream food processing industries (baked goods,
processed meats, etc.)
b. Evaluate the possibility of a viable Farmer's Market for Oro-Medonte
c. Explore a local distribution network to supply local restaurants and institutions
1BACKGROUND: I
1. Sustainable agriculture is extremely important for Oro-Medonte
2. There is significant regional, provincial and national activity to promote the use of locally
grown food / produce.
3. There an abundance of fresh, nutritious food available locally
4. Everyone shops for food and produce
I ANALYSIS: I
1. Eating locally grown / produced food is a win-win-win. It's good for the Environment, the
Economy and the community Agricultural Sector.
2. O-M has many producers and growers of food, but are largely unadvertised (at least to the
local consumers).
3. This is an Economic Development opportunity for the Township
Oro-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors Inc. April 9, 2008
Report No. OMEGA 2008-02 Page 1 of 2
FINANCIAL:
1. Website links to the O-M Chamber of Commerce
2. Website links to the Township
3. Mail outs to inform and educate O-M residents
POLICIES/LEGISLATION:
CONSULTATIONS:
1. O-M Township
2. 0-M Chamber of Commerce
3. Simcoe County Farm Fresh
4. Other?
ATTACHMENTS:
CONCLUSION:
1. Bring draft forward to Council as information and brief discussion
Respectfully submitted:
Sustainable Agriculture Working Group of OMEGA
Oro-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors Inc. April 9, 2008
Report No. OMEGA 2008-02 Page 2 of 2
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LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
57'h ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NO. BOD -02 -08
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, 2008
9:00 a.m.
Town of Newmarket
"Council Chambers"
2007/2008 Board of Directors Present:
Councillor Virginia Hackson
Councillor Bobbie Drew
Councillor Sandy Agnew
Mr. Eric Bull
Councillor Glenn Campbell
Councillor Ken Ferdinands
Regional Councillor John Grant
Mayor Robert Grossi
Regional Councillor Howie Herrema
Councillor Barbara Huson
Councillor Evelina MacEachern
Councillor John McCallum
Councillor Alex Nuttall
Councilor John O'Donnell
Councillor Jack Rupke
Regional Councillor John Taylor
Deputy Mayor Gord Wauchope
200/2008 Board of Directors - Regrets
Mayor Ron Stevens
Mayor James Young
MINUTES
Staff Present:
D. Gayle Wood
B. Kemp
M. Valcic
M. Walters
G. Casey
L. Crombie
R. Baldwin
K. Christensen
P. Davies
D. Goodyear
K. Neal
K. Baker
D. Eldon
S. Jagmanis
Guests:
The Hon. Peter Van Loan, MP, York - Simcoe
L. Dollin, Chair, Source Protection Committee
D. Beatty, President, Lake Simcoe Foundation
E. Crossland, Lake Simcoe Foundation
K. MacKenzie, Lake Simcoe Foundation
M. Azulay, Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal
T. Smith, Ministry of Natural Resources
Mayor B. Duffy, Township of Ramara
R. Forward, City of Barrie
A. Georgeiff, Durham Region
J. Rogers, Town of Aurora
C. Cameron, Source Protection Committee
C. Elliott, Source Protection Committee
D. Marquis, Source Protection Committee
L. Slomka, Source Protection Committee
K. Hill, Hill Hunter Losell Law Firm
B. Rea, King Township Sentinel
M. Geist, Guest
Mr. & Mrs. Patterson, Guests
CHAIR'S WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Chair Hackson welcomed everyone to the Authority's 57th Annual General Meeting.
Roll Call - 2007 Board Members
Chair Hackson requested that the 2007 Board Members provide an introduction as well
as the municipality they represent.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Board of Directors' Meeting BOD-02-08
571h Annual General Meeting - February 22, 2008
Minutes - Page 2 of 8
Guest Speaker
The Hon. Peter Van Loan, MP, York-Simcoe, was invited forward to address the
meeting.
Minister Van Loan referenced the two announcements made by the federal
governments regarding a total of $30M in funding for Lake Simcoe. This funding is
available over a five year period.
Minister Van Loan commended the work of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority stating the Authority has the best expertise and track record in getting projects
done.
Minister Van Loan thanked the Authority for the work they have done for Lake Simcoe
and the environment.
Chair Hackson thanked Minister Van Loan and the federal government for their
investment in Lake Simcoe and indicated that the Authority is looking forward to
working together for the betterment of Lake Simcoe.
11. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None identified.
Moved by: B. Drew Seconded by: J. Rupke
BOD-01 8-08: RESOLVED THAT the content of the Agenda for the 57th
Annual General Meeting held of February 22nd, 22008, be
approved as presented.
IV. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
(a) Board of Directors
Moved by: G. Wauchope Seconded by: H. Herrema
BOD-01 9-08: RESOLVED THAT the minutes of Board of Directors'
Meeting No. BOD-011-08, held on January 25th, 2008, be
adopted as printed.
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Board of Directors' Meeting BOD-02-08
57`h Annual General Meeting - February 22, 2008
Minutes - Page 3 of 8
V. PRESENTATIONS
(a) 2007 Conservation Authority's Annual Report
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's 2007 Annual Report was tabled at
the meeting and presented by Chair Hackson.
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Authority's 2007 Annual Report be received for
information.
CARRIED
(b) 2007 Conservation Foundation - Update
Ms. Debby Beatty, President, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation delivered a
presentation related to the activities of the Foundation.
Ms. Beatty introduced Mr. Ernie Crossland who was in attendance advising of Mr.
Crossland's involvement with the Foundation since it's inception.
Ms. MacKenzie spoke about the financial support the Foundation provides to the
Authority's programs.
Ms. McKenzie highlighted the Kidd's Creek Project in the City of Barrie which was
completed in 2007, and the East Holland River Restoration Project currently underway.
Moved by: J. O'Donnell
Seconded by: A. Nuttall
BOD-021-08: RESOLVED THAT the 2007 Conservation Foundation update
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(c) Source Water Protection
Councillor Lynn Dollin, Chair, South Georgian Bay Source Protection Committee,
provided a presentation related to the need and the importance of source water
protection.
Prior to the conclusion of 2007 business, Chair Hackson spoke about Mr. G.R. Richardson,
who passed away in November 2007. Mr. Richardson served on the Boards of the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation for 32
years. He continuously demonstrated his support and his passion for the environment and was
honoured in 1989 with having a park in Newmarket named after him.
Mr. Richardson will be sadly missed.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Board of Directors' Meeting BOD-02-08
571h Annual General Meeting - February 22, 2008
Minutes - Page 4 of 8
V1. CONCLUSION OF 2006 BUSINESS
The Chair concluded the year 2007 business.
V11. 2007 BUSINESS
The 2007 Business meeting was called to order by the Chief Administrative Officer of
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
V111. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The election of officers was conducted by D. Gayle Wood, Chief Administrative Officer.
Ms. Wood reviewed the general rules for the election as follows:
a) All nominations require a nominator only, not a seconder.
b) Nominations will be called a minimum of 3 times before a motion to close
nominations is accepted. This motion requires a seconder.
c) All nominees shall signify, when asked, if he/she will stand for the position.
d) Nominees will be given the opportunity to address the Board of Directors in reverse
order of nomination.
e) Members can vote by proxy providing it has been endorsed by their Council with a
formal resolution.
f) No Member shall hold more than one office.
g) Positions are required for Chair, Vice-Chair and the Administrative Committee of the
LSRCA for 2007 and must be appointed Members of the Board of Directors.
IX. (A) APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS
Moved by: E. MacEachern Seconded by: G. Campbell
BOD-023-08 RESOLVED THAT in the event of a vote by ballot, the following
persons: Mr. Ken Hill of Hill Hunter Losell Law Firm and Mr.
Tracy Smith, Ministry of Natural Resources will act as
scrutineers; and
FURTHER THAT all ballots be destroyed after the election.
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Board of Directors' Meeting BOD-02-08
57" Annual General Meeting - February 22, 2008
Minutes,- Page 5.of 8
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(1) Chair of the Authority
Councillor Sandy Agnew nominated Councillor Virginia Hackson for the position of
Chair..
Nominations were called three times.
No further nominations put forward.
Councillor Hackson accepted the nomination for the position of Chair.
Moved by: G. Wauchope Seconded by: J. McCallum
RESOLVED THAT the nominations for the position of Chair be
closed.
Councillor Hackson was acclaimed for the position of Chair.
Chair Hackson accepted the position of Chair with thanks advising that the past year
proved to be very interesting and allowed for much personal growth. Chair Hackson
advised that there is a lot of interest in Lake Simcoe and is looking forward to continuing
her work as Chair of the Authority.
Chair Hackson continued with the election of officers.
(ii) Vice-Chair of the Authority
Councillor John McCallum nominated Councillor Bobbie Drew for the position of Vice
Chair.
Nominations were called three times.
No further nominations put forward.
Councillor Drew accepted the nomination for the position of Vice Chair.
Moved by: G. Wauchope Seconded by: E. Bull
RESOLVED THAT the nominations for the position of Vice
Chair be closed.
Councillor Drew was acclaimed for the position of Vice Chair.
Councillor Drew accepted the position of Vice Chair advising that it is an honour and a
privilege to work with such a dynamic Board of Directors and Chair.
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Board of Directors' Meeting BOD-02-08
57" Annual General Meeting - February 22, 2008
Minutes - Paae 6 of 8
(C) APPOINTMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2008
Chair Hackson called for nominations for the Administrative Committee.
Councillor Bobbie Drew nominated Regional Councillor John Grant
Councillor Jack Rupke nominated Councillor John McCallum
Councillor Alex Grant nominated Mr. Eric Bull
Each of the nominees accepted their nomination.
Moved by: B. Drew Seconded by: E. MacEachern
RESOLVED THAT the nominations for the positions on the
Administrative Committee be closed.
Moved by: E. MacEachern Seconded by: H. Herrema
BOD-024-08: RESOLVED THAT the Chair, Vice Chair, and three members, Mr. Eric
Bull, Councillor John McCallum and Regional Councillor John Grant
be appointed to the Administrative Committee.
CARRIED
(D) APPOINTMENT OF THE REGULATIONS SUB COMMITTEE FOR 2008
Moved by: G. Wauchope Seconded by: H. Herrema
BOD-025-08: RESOLVED THAT the Chair and the Vice-Chair of the
Conservation Authority and the Member representing the local
municipality in which the development, interface with wetlands
and alteration to shorelines or watercourses application is
received shall be Members of the sub- committee to review
applications and report to the Board of Directors.
CARRIED
(E) APPOINTMENT TO CONSERVATION ONTARIO FOR 2008
Moved by: J. Rupke
Seconded by: J. Grant
BOD-026-08: RESOLVED THAT the 2008 Authority Chair be appointed as the
Authority's voting delegate to Conservation Ontario; and
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer /Secretary- Treasurer be
the designated the alternate.
CARRIED
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Board of Directors' Meeting BOD-02-08
57t' Annual General Meeting - February 22, 2008
Minutes - 1117 of 8
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Moved by: G. Campbell Seconded by: J. McCallurr
BOD-027-08: RESOLVED THAT the 2008 Authority Chair, Vice Chair and the
Chief Administrative Officer /Secretary-Treasurer, be
appointed to the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation.
CARRIED
(G)APPOINTMENT OF SOLICITORS FOR 2008
Moved by: J. Taylor Seconded by: R. Grassi
BOD-028-08: RESOLVED THAT Stiver Vale, Monteith Baker Johnston, Hill
Hunter Losell Law Firm and Beard Winter be appointed as the
Authority's legal firms for 2008.
CARRIED
SIGNING OFFICERS
Moved by: G. Wauchope Seconded by: J. O'Donnell
BOD-029-08: RESOLVED THAT an account in the name of Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority (hereinafter called the
"Organization") be kept at the Bank of Nova Scotia (hereinafter
called the "Bank"; and
THAT Virginia Hackson, Chair, Bobbie Drew, Vice-Chair,
Gayle Wood, Chief Administrative Officer, and Mark Valcic,
Director, Corporate Services, or any two of them are hereby
authorized for and in the name of the Organization to sign,
make, draw, accept, endorse and deliver cheques, promissory
notes, bills of exchange, orders for the payment of money and
such agreements and instruments as may be necessary or
useful in connection with the operation of the said account;
and
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THAT any one of the above-mentioned officers is hereby
authorized for and in the name of the Organization to endorse
and transfer to the Bank for deposit or discount with or
collection by the Bank (but for the credit of the Organization
only) cheques, promissory notes, bills of exchange, orders for
the payment of money and other instruments, to arrange,
settle, balance and certify all books and accounts with the
Bank and to sign receipts for vouchers.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Board of Directors' Meeting BUD -02 -08
571h Annual General Meeting - February 22, 2008
Minutes - Page 8 of 8
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BOD-030-08: RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 1: :•r on the
Borrowing Resolution be received for information and;
FURTHER THAT the signing officers for the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority be empowered • borrow up to
$500,000 on an Operating Loan Agreement, from time to time
as required, for administration and/or capital expenditures.
CARRIED
XI 1. 2008 MEETING SCHEDULE
BOD-28-07: RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 14-08-BOD be received; and
FURTHER THAT the 2007 Schedule of Meetings for the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's Board of Directors
and Administrative Committee be approved.
CARRIED
XVI I I. CLOSING REMARKS
Chair Hackson thanked the Board for the support they have shown over the past year
and is looking forward to 2008.
Chair Hackson further thanked all staff at the Authority for their continued hard work and
dedication to the environment and the Lake Simcoe watershed.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. on a motion by J. Taylor.
original signed by:
V. Hackson,
Chair
original signed by:
D. Gayle Wood, Cmm iii
Chief Administrative Officer
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Board Meeting Highlight:
March 28. 2008 - Paae I of 2
Following are the highlights from the March 28"', 2008 meeting of the LSRCA's Board of Directors.
IV Announcements
(a) Conservation Ontario
Chair Hackson indicated that she will be putting her name forward for the position of Vice Chair
Conservation Ontario. This election will take place on April 28, 2008.
(b) Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation
Chair Hackson advised that at the Foundation's Annual General Meeting held on March 20, 2008, Mr.
Doug Blakey was elected President. Mrs. Debby Beatty will assume the position of Past President.
Further, at their AGM, the Foundation committed $438,000 to the LSRCA to match the Federal Funding
request submitted through the Lake Simcoe Clean Up Fund for projects.
The Foundation's 20"' Annual George R. Richardson Conservation Dinner will be held on Friday, April,
2008, at Le Parc Dining & Banquet Centre. Please contact Judy Milner at 905 - 895 -1281 for tickets.
(c) PhoslockTM
The Director, Watershed Management provided a brief overview of the Phoslock presentation which
was held on March 17, 2008. This was a very well attended session and included The Hon. Peter Van
Loan, Members of the Authority's Board, representatives form the Provincial and Federal governments,
municipalities, the building industry, universities, neighboring conservation authorities, consulting groups
and special interest groups. We also had attendees from the province of Manitoba and Quebec.
The presentations were conducted by experts in the Phoslock field who attended this session Dr. Nicolai
Nowak, Germany, Dr. David Garman, Australia and Dr. it Miquel Lurling, The Netherlands, as well as
representatives from the company that manufactures Phoslock.
The purpose of the Phoslock session was to share information regarding this innovative technology to
remove phosphorus from waterways. Phoslock has been used successfully used in many waterways
around the world and these successes were identified and shared at the session.
(d) Provincial Announcement — March 27 2008
Chair Hackson advised that both she and the CAO attended the Provincial announcement at Queen's
Park regarding the Lake Simcoe Protection Act. The discussion paper is now on the EBR for a 36 day
commenting period. All Members were encouraged to review the discussion paper and provide
comments. The links to the discussion paper: http: / /www.ene.gov.on.ca/en /water /lakesimcoe /index.php
and http: / /www.ebr.gov.on.ca
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This announcement included the establishment of a Science Advisory Group. There will be consultation
sessions throughout the process and it is expected that the legislation will be introduced in June 2008
with final reading in the Fall 2008.
(e) Lake Simcoe Water Levels
The Director, Watershed Management indicated that Lake Simcoe water levels are relatively high
however there is no serious concern at this time. Staff continue to monitor this and will continue to
provide the three day updates to the Board.
(f) Source Protection Committee — York Region Representative
The CAO advised that the York Region Representative appointed to the South Georgian Bay Lake Lake
Simcoe Source Protection Committee has left his position with York Region which has resulted in his
being replaced on this Committee. York Region, by way of resolution, has appointed Ms. Erin Mahoney,
Commissioner of Environmental Services as their representative.
Presentations:
(a) Scanlon Creek Conservation Area — Management Plan
The Conservation Lands Planner reviewed a presentation related to the development of the
Management Plan for the Scanlon Creek Conservation Area.
A public consultation session was held in February where approximately 70 people attended to provide
their input. Areas of concern included water quality, trails, programming, amenities /signage.
Staff expect to host a second public consultation session over the summer with a final Management
Plan being presented to the Board for approval toward the end of 2008.
(b) Lake Simcoe Clean Up Fund
The CAO provided an overview of the Lake Simcoe Clean Up Fund administered by Environment
Canada.
The Authority, in collaboration with federal, provincial, municipal, Conservation Foundation and
stakeholder partners, submitted 47 projects in response to the Call for Letters of Intent issued by
Environment Canada. On March 25, 2008, EC requested detailed project submissions for 44 of the 47
projects.
The next step is for staff to work with our partners to finalize these detailed submissions which are due
on April 14, 2008.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority,
120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3W3
rmad•, Web site: www.lsrca.on„-c
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2008 MEETING
A regular meeting of the Library Board was held in the Library commencing at 7:01 p.m.
PRESENT — BOARD — J. Swartz, Chair; P. Hislop, Vice-Chair; F. Coyle; D. Evans;
M. Fogarty; R. Fountain; R. Hawkins; A. Murphy; J. Rolland;
M. Seymour
STAFF - M. Saddy, Chief Executive Officer
S. Campbell, Director of Children's, Youth & AJV Services
L. Gibbon, Director of Information Services
T. Chatten, Recorder
ABSENT — G. Guthrie
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF — None
CONSENT AGENDA
J. Swartz distributed his report from the OLA Conference at the meeting to accompany others
provided by staff and board members who also attended.
MOTION #2008:07
Moved by P. Hislop, seconded by F. Coyle that the consent agenda of the February 27, 2008
meeting be adopted. CARRIED
L. Gibbon will act as timekeeper for the agenda.
DISCUSSION AGENDA
M. Saddy updated the board on the progress of short-listing to six architects for the new library
project with a recommendation to be made to Council in March.
REPORTS OF BOARD COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES
Planning Committee — The committee met on February 5 and 26 as they continue to move ahead
with a new action plan and review of the strategic plan.
Ad Hoc Policy Committee — Policy changes with background material were distributed and discussed.
The Personnel Committee will meet to review the policy section with recommendations to be made.
MOTION #2008:08
A/foved by R. Hawkins, seconded by J Rolland that the Orillia Public Library Board remove #10 from
Policy 501. CARRIED
MOTION #2008:09
Moved by R. Hawkins, seconded by J Rolland that Policy 505 be re-numbered as Policy 502 and the
Words be added "except when provided differently by an employment contract CARRIED
A-10 TION 42 008: 10
Moved by R. Hawkins, seconded by J Rolland that Policies 507, 508, and 509 be removed as they are no
longer relevant. CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Contracts with the Townships of Oro-Njedonte and Severn — M. Saddy reviewed the background
information of contracts in past years.
MOTION #2008:11
iVloved by J Rolland, seconded by R. Hawkins that the Orillia Public Library Board recommends staff to
forward to the Councils of Severn and Oro-AIedonte a three year contract offer. CARRIED
REPORTS OF BOARD COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES — contd
CEO Selection Committee
110TION #2008:12
Nloved by F Coyle, seconded by R. Fountain that the Orillia Public Library Board go into closed session
at 7:50 p.m. CARRIED
MOTION #2008:16
Moved by F. Coyle, seconded byR. Fountain to adjourn the in-camera session at 8:50p.m.CARNED
NEW BUSINESS — cont'd
Module 9 from Library Board Orientation Kit — Module 9 deferred to the next meeting.
Library Budget Highlights — Budget sheets were distributed for board review.
Adjournment at 9:05 p.m. moved by R. Hawkins.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S, YOUTH
AND AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES
6oa12.1 Develop and maintain programs associated with identifledgroups.
Programs
A set of story times ended this month with full registration. We have changed the focus
of some of our story time programs to allow us to add a program for babies. Previously
our programming for children began at 9 months. We now offer a program for babies
from birth to 12 months, a program for toddlers, a program for three year olds and a
program for 4 and five year olds. Registration was good for the programs this month.
However, attendance was not good. The weather may have played a part in some of
the attendance problems.
A new set of programs will begin at the end of March.
The first Explorers Club of 2008 was offered this month with an exciting program titled
Detective Gumshoe. A master spy was on the loose in the library and the children had
to attend spy school and learn the investigative techniques to capture the spy. This
program was full with a waiting list.
Mariposa Chess Club had two meetings this month. There are fifteen members in the
chess club.
Therapy Dogs of Canada Paws for Reading program resumed this month with full
attendance in all time slots.
Reference
60015 The Library will develop methods of measurement to evaluate the
effectiveness of library services and programs
February 2008: 331
February 2007: 448
A seventeen per cent decrease in the number of questions answered by Children's
Services staff. Some of the decrease can be attributed to closing February 17" and 18th
to allow staff to enjoy Family Day. In addition there were at least two snow days with
many events cancelled and people reluctant to travel.
Outreach and Publicity
60014 The Library will advocate for increased public awareness of the value
and range of library services.
Suzanne visited the Ontario Early Years Center, presented a library storytime, and
promoted the new Babytime program.
Material displays included Valentine's books, Great non-fiction, Silver Birch, Red Maple
and Easter books.
2nd Orillia Beavers visited the library and received a small tour, introduction to the
library, and completed a fun craft to remember their visit.
Good for Life Committee donated money to purchase play food for children to use in
creative play and to purchase scarves to be used in story time programs.
Group Visits and School Visits
Coal 2. Establish a mutually-beneficial presence in the school system.
Kelly Smith visited Notre Dame, David H. Church, Couchiching, St. Bernard's, East Oro,
and Orchard Park Schools and played a mock Battle of the Books game with the
children to help the teams prepare for Battle of the Books.
Teen Services
66a12 The Library will create and maintain lifelong relationships with users.
Chick Chat Book Club met this month and discussed Dreamland by Sarah Dessen. The
group meets in the magazine room.
Two programs were offered this month for teens. A group of eighteen teens met local
author William Bell who discussed writing and how he gets his ideas. He read a
selection from a title he is working on and asked for input and questions.
A numerology program was offered in coordination with the adult program. The adult
program was offered in the afternoon with the Teen program offered after school.
Submitted by
Suzanne Campbell
Director of Children's, Youth and Audio Visual Services
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REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2008
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SERVICES
LYNNE GIBBON
GOAL 2: Create and maintain lifelong relationships with users:
Volunteers provided the library with 249 hours of work.
GOAL 3: Optimize and customize library services to our user
groups:
The three Lifescapes session were attended by 44 people in total. Jayne completed the
winter newsletter and distributed over 400 copies. 29 people attended the Numerology
program. The adult book club was attended by 9 members despite the weather and The
Girls by Lori Lansen was the book under discussion.
SHELFARI
Shelfari is the new online book discussion group that Lynn Lockhart has created on our
webpage; designated for bookclub users only, it exhibits 10 posts at this point. It is not
accessible to the general public; therefore, it does not require the monitoring that a blog
would require, but provides an online discussion forum for OPL's bookclub members.
Materials were chosen and delivered to 14 shutins and materials were selected for
Victoria House, and Birchmere Retirement residence from the Reader's Advisory desk.
GOAL 4: Advocate for increased public awareness of the value
and range of library services:
Jayne attended the Leisure Fair with a library display and handed out 43 brochures and
library newsletters. Three articles were written for the Packet advertising programs and
materials. Displays and bookmarks were produced to promote Canada Reads, Black
History Month, and Freedom to Read.
GOAL 5: Develop methods of measurement to evaluate the
effectiveness of library services and programs:
The public computers in the library were accessed 2002 times. The homepage was
accessed 1423 times and the Frost pages were used 42 times. 1938 queries were made at
the Information Services desk. The databases on the webpage were accessed 2826 times
in February.
GOAL 6: Investigate, develop and maintain partnerships in the
community:
Nicole Lariviere, a student from Twin Lakes began a co -op term with Information
Services on February 19`x' and will continue until mid -June. She will be assisting Jayne
Turvey by typing up the Lifescapes books, helping Lynn Lockhart with conservation
projects in Orilliana and inputting data into electronic indexes. She will also help with
tasks throughout the library. At the Information Orillia meeting, a Human Resource
Policy was formulated and plans to do the strategic plan in April with the funding
received from Casino Rama were made. Kathie will work to provide a volunteer
reception to celebrate the volunteers at Information Orillia.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
FEBRUARY 2008
Circulation
Circulation was up marginally in February over the same month last year, with the main
increase being in video recordings. The overall total was 18,385 items this February, and
18,177 in February 2007. As a comparison, 5 years ago, in 2003, we circulated 20,746
items for February. In 1998, ten years ago, the total was 22,953 items.
We adjusted some of the circulation hours in February, and were able to raise Jocelyn
White's position to a 4-day per week one, making her a full-time employee.
Technical Processing
In February Lee Kelly became a regular member of the Technical Processing staff, and
will have the major responsibility for all the ordering of new library materials. Present
plans are for her to work 18 hours per week in TP, over 4 days, and spend I day in the
Children's Department.
We advertised for a 15 hour per week clerical position, to take up the rest of the work
Gail Matthews had been doing. The anticipated start date would be early April.
Page Marley Lauro has been a great help as well, working about 6 hours per week.
David Rowe
Director of Technical Services
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DATE: January 10, 2008 LOCATION: Midland Public Library Boardroom
PRESENT: G.A. Walker, A. Campbell, B. Desroches, C. Moore, J. LeFebvre, V. Nihill, J. Swick
REGRETS: P. File
STAFF: G. Griffith, Recording Secretary, B. Molesworth, CEO
ITEM ( ISSUE I ACTION
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1. I Call to order
3.
4.
G.A. Walker called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Approval of the agenda
Additions:
8. Information
8.2 Fundraising Planning co- operative
Moved by: J. Swick
Seconded by: C. Moore
That the agenda be approved as amended.
Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting
Moved by: J. Swick
Seconded by: B. Desroches
That the minutes of the Board meeting held on December 13, 2007 be
Business arising from the minutes
4.1 Point of Sale/Debit
B. Molesworth informed the Board that the Point of Sale software is still
not up and running as there are still problems with setting it up. Staff
have also been off using up vacation time from 2007 so training will
have to wait.
The debit /credit card equipment is in place and a couple of sales have
been made using this method of payment, however most staff have still
not been trained due to the vacation situation.
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4. Business arising from the minutes - continued
4.2 Readings
The author reading by Farzana Doctor, held on Wednesday, January 9th
was a moderate success with eleven people in attendance. Some people
were from Barrie and six books were sold. It was an interesting evening.
The next author, Doug Hunter, will be reading on February 19th which is
during Heritage Week.
4.3 Family Day
B. Molesworth informed the Board that he has spoken with CAO, Ted
Walker about the Town's position on how this new holiday will be
observed. Mr. Walker, in consultation with the Labour Committee, is
recommending to Council that the Town observe Family Day on the day
suggested by the Province which is the third Monday of February.
It will be confusing for the public as not everyone will receive this day
off. B. Molesworth asked for the Board's thoughts on whether the
Library should follow the Town's lead.
J. Swick responded by saying that perhaps the Library should be open as
children will be off school and will be looking for things to do, like
coming to the Library.
We could allow Staff to carry a day to be taken at another time. G.A.
Walker said that she felt it came down to whether the Board felt a long
weekend in the middle of the winter was a good idea for the Staff, is it
useful or needed. B. Molesworth mentioned that 7 out of 10 libraries
responding to a survey on a ListSery that he subscribes to are closing on
the day. Administratively it is easier to close. G.A. Walker called for a
motion.
Moved by: A. Campbell
Seconded by: V. Nihill
That the Library close on Family Day, the third Monday in February, 2008.
The motion passed with a vote of 4 to 2 with one abstention. The issue
will be revisited in 2009.
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DATE: January 10, 2008 LOCATION: Midland Public Library Boardroom
ITEM ISSUE ACTION
5. Approval of the accounts
6.
Moved by: A. Campbell
Seconded by: J. Lefebvre
That the accounts for the month of December 2007 totalling $11,984.38
be approved.
Reports of Board Committees
6.1 Finance Committee — Budget — 2nd Draft
B. Molesworth will be meeting again A draft Town Treasurer, S. Gignac
and CAO, T. Walker about the 2 d but in his discussion so far,
with the Treasurer, it looks like there won't be any major problems.
There may have to be some small cuts to the 4.9% increase.
Finance Chair, A. Campbell distributed a Trial Balance Summary sheet
for 2007. The format of this report is unusual as the Town's normal
financial software is not working. B. Molesworth went on to explain
and clarify what this report was saying. The Operating budget is under
for the year by approximately $34,000.00 while the Capital budget is
over by about $12,000.00 so, overall, we should be under budget. There
are still some 2007 invoices to be paid.
6.2 Fundraising Committee
B. Molesworth reported no progress in the area of finding a Chairman
for the Capital campaign. He asked the Board to try to think of anyone
they might know to act in this capacity.
6.3 Building Committee
B. Molesworth informed the Board of an opportunity to apply for a
provincial infrastructure grant for capital projects that are ready to
begin, like our expansion. The province sent a letter to CAOs of
municipalities informing them of this opportunity. A letter was also
received by B. Molesworth from the Ministry of Culture about the same
grant. B. Molesworth has spoken to CAO, T. Walker about the
possibility of the expansion being the chosen project in the application.
We can't apply without the Town's approval as they also have capital
projects that they may wish to put forward and there can only be one
application. B. Molesworth will continue to consult with T. Walker. If
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6. Reports of Board Committees - continued
it is decided that the Library should apply, the applications have to be
in by February 15, 2008. B. Molesworth will speak with our architect
about possibly putting some environmentally sustainable aspects into
the new addition, such as a roof garden.
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9.
6.4 Report from the Friends of the Midland Public Library
The Friends have not met, therefore, there is no report.
New business
7.1 Conflict of Interest Act Seminar
B. Molesworth informed the Board about a seminar the Town is hosting
on the Conflict of Interest Act. The Town is recommending that Board
members should attend, especially in view of the fact that we will likely
be involved in the expansion/building process in the near future.
Information
8.1 Chief Librarian's Report
G.A. Walker commented that it was lovely to read such a positive year
end report.
8.2 Fundraising Planning co-operative
Garry Morehouse of Huronia Communities Foundations, has invited us,
along with other local charities, to attend a meeting on January 24th to
look at the fundraising strategies of local charitable organizations, like
ours. They will look at budgets and how much money the local charities
are hoping to raise and how they will achieve their goals.
B. Molesworth will attend.
Adjournment
Moved by: J. Swick
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Chairman of the Board
Librarian
ITEM I ISSUE I ACTION
1. Call to order
2.
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G.A. Walker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda
Additions:
7. New Business
7.6 Washrooms
8.2 Mike Saddy Retirement
Moved by: C. Moore
Seconded by: P. File
That the agenda be approved, as amended.
Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting
Moved by: J. Lefebvre
Seconded by: C. Moore
That the minutes of the Board meeting held on January 10, 2008 be approved.
Business arising from the minutes
4.1 Wireless
B. Molesworth reported on a meeting he attended at the County of
Simcoe in Midhurst regarding the new wireless service. There was a
great deal of debate over tracking who was using the wireless at the
Libraries receiving this service. The County Staff felt that there needed
to be records kept as to who was using it in case there was misuse. B.
Molesworth asked P. Hamelin, Midland's Police chief about asking for
I.D. and keeping track of same. His response was that, unless these
were records you kept as a matter of course in your normal business
practice, you don't have to keep them, in fact, there could be a concern
about privacy if you did. It was agreed that a committee be struck to
develop policies for the Libraries involved. B. Molesworth agreed to sit
on this committee. He will also contact the Privacy Commissioner's
Office and ask about this type of record keeping.
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DATE: February 14, 2008
LOCATION: Midland Public Library Boardroom
ITEM ISSUE ACTION
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Business arising from the minutes - continued
4.2 Conflict of Interest Seminar
No one was able to attend this seminar from the Board or
Library Staff.
Approval of the accounts
B. Molesworth pointed out that a number of the cheques listed in the January
2008 Cheque Distribution Report were actually 2007 invoices that had come in
late in the year. As a result, the total for the month is a bit misleading.
Moved by: A. Campbell
Seconded by: C. Moore
That the accounts for the month of January 2008 totalling $47,791.29
be approved.
Reports of Board Committees
6.1 Finance Committee — Budget — 2nd Draft revised
A. Campbell distributed the Financial Statement for the Month Ending
January 31, 2008. He pointed out that the only valid numbers are the
Year-to-Date numbers as we do not have this year's budget numbers
because the budget is yet to be passed.
Budget — 2nd Draft revised
B. Molesworth met with Town CAO, T. Walker and Town Treasurer,
S. Gignac about the Library's budget. In the meeting, they discussed
certain lines in the budget that had been set high because of earlier
projections. B. Molesworth pointed out that Staff budget lines were
low, given the fact that we are having trouble covering off longer
vacation entitlements and any sick leave that might arise. After some
discussion, it was agreed that some of the money from the lines that
were high would be transferred to a part-time salaries line. As a result,
if Council passes our budget with no changes, we will be able to hire a
floater for about 300 hours over the year.
DATE: February 14, 2008
LOCATION: Midland Public Library Boardroom
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ITEM ISSUE ACTION
6. Reports of Board Committees - continued
6.2 Fundraising Committee
G.A. Walker has the name of someone that might be interested in
acting as Chairman for the capital fundraising campaign. She will give
B. Molesworth her name and phone number to call.
6.3 Building Committee
Membership
B. Molesworth reviewed the names of the people that are on the
Building Committee.
From the Board they are: G.A. Walker, J. Swick, A. Campbell and B.
Trounce.
The Staff members on the Committee are: B. Molesworth, G. Griffith,
B. Reynolds and B. Fullerton.
Since B. Trounce is no longer on the Board, a replacement should be
found. B. Molesworth went on to say that, if we are successful with our
grant application things will get very busy, quickly. He will call the
Board member not present to see if he is still interested.
Infrastructure Funding and Sustainability Features
Council agreed that the Library expansion be the chosen project in the
application for the Provincial Infrastructure grant. B. Molesworth and
CAO, T. Walker worked on the application which was just mailed out
this morning. Initially, we were going to apply for $200,000.00 that
would go toward environmentally sustainable features. The architect
sent a list of possible items that might be added. However, with the
death of one of the two major donors, and the subsequent loss of that
money, it was agreed that the infrastructure grant application be in the
amount of $3.5 million to cover that loss. The Heritage Committee has
written a letter in support and has approved the plans. The BIA has also
written a letter of support. P. File explained some of the reasons
Council supported the project. The Library's funding is all tax based
and it is also a cultural property, therefore, it was felt this project would
have the most appeal to the Province. The green aspects were also a
factor.
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DATE: February 14, 2008 LOCATION: Midland Public Library Boardroom
ITEM I ISSUE
6.
7.
Report of Board Committees - continued
Proposed Building Schedule
The original schedule proposed by the Architect, J. Knibb, was based
on Council's approval of the annual budget, which was normally April
or May. With the new deadline moved up to March, he feels
construction may be able to start in February 2009. If we are successful
with the grant application, the Library's capital request to Council
would be dropped.
6.4 Report from the Friends of the Midland Public Library
B. Molesworth will be meeting with Myrna Nielson, a new member of
the Friends, about drafting a follow-up letter to HGTV in the hope of
moving forward with this fundraising initiative. G.A. Walker suggested
that the Library create a catalogue of items, such as furnishings, kitchen
items and materials for landscaping, that individuals or groups in the
community could be asked to support.
New business
7.1 Noise complaints
B. Molesworth read a letter of complaint from a patron about the noise
level around the Circulation and Information Desks and the negative
impact it has on reading at the two tables on the main. floor. B.
Molesworth responded to this patron and explained some of the
problems around controlling this situation as a certain amount of it is
patron generated. About a week later, another patron complained
verbally to B. Molesworth, this time specifically about the noise that
Staff make. Staff will be asked, once again, to try to police themselves
and set an example for patrons. The Board was sympathetic and agreed
that, given the cramped space, it was difficult to control the noise.-
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DATE: February 14, 2008 LOCATION: Midland Public Library Boardroom
ITEM ISSUE ACTION
7. New business - continued
7.2 Board Transparency
The Town of Midland, in keeping with the Province's mandate of
transparency, has asked that all Boards and Committees of the Town
make as much information as possible available to the public about
their meetings. B. Molesworth suggested that the Library will in future
be posting meeting dates and agendas for Library Board meetings on
our website along with passed minutes. He informed the Board that
some libraries also post the names and contact information of Board
members on their websites. He asked the Board how they would feel
about this. It was agreed that only their names be posted. P. File
suggested that there was some concern about the number of meetings
that are held "in camera" and that proper procedures be followed. B.
Molesworth stated that the only meetings the Library might hold "in
camera" would be related to personnel issues.
7.3 OLA Conference — Gail Griffith
G. Griffith reported on the Ontario Library Association Conference she
attended at the end of January. The sessions she attended focused on
Library/Web 2.0 or social software and reference /information services.
7.4 Exploring Library/Web 2.0
B. Molesworth informed the Board about the focus of recent Library
Managers meetings in relation to Library /Web 2.0. It was because of
these discussions around launching some of these social software
technologies on our website that G. Griffith attend the sessions she did
at the OLA conference. In an effort to move ahead on this, our IT staff
member, A. Aneroussos, is developing a project management plan that
he will present at the next Managers meeting. P. File asked that if there
were any websites that explain how these technologies work, she would
like to know about them. G. Griffith will research and e -mail some
links.
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DATE: February 14, 2008 LOCATION: Midland Public Library Boardroom
ITEM ISSUE
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7. 1 New business - continued
7.5 Investigating Library Information Systems (LIS)
B. Molesworth spoke about the need to start exploring a new Library
circulation system toward the expansion. $10,000.00 a year has been
going into a Capital Reserve fund for this purchase. These systems have
changed a lot since we purchased our last system. No longer do you
have to go to an off-the-shelf vendor. A new technology called "open
source" allows for a more open and flexible system. B. Fullerton and A.
Aneroussos will be moving forward with this investigation.
7.6 Washrooms
B. Molesworth asked P. File, our Council representative on the Board,
to speak to this issue. She explained that Council had received a letter
from a Women's Institute group from the community of Ebenezer,
requesting that the Town provide a family washroom facility. This
facility would be a large, single use, washroom so that a husband or a
wife with a disabled spouse would be able to attend to them if they
needed help, in privacy. Also, dads with young daughters that would
not feel comfortable taking them into a men's washroom could make
use of this facility. The General Committee of Council asked that this
request be referred to the Library with the possibility of such a facility
being hosted here. B. Molesworth stated that our current washrooms are
single use and that the men's washroom is sufficiently large to
accommodate people with disabilities. However, there is already heavy
use of this washroom, some of them street people, who do not respect
the facility, so maintenance and upkeep is an issue. The proposed
expansion includes new, multiuse, washrooms along with a budget for
more cleaning staff. The expectation is that we will also keep the two
existing washrooms. A thorough discussion ensued.
In general, the Board was sympathetic with the request, but felt that, at
this time, the Library could not officially offer this facility. B.
Molesworth offered to respond to the letter and tell them that we would
look at trying to accommodate a family washroom in the expansion.
DATE: February 14, 2008
MIDLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
LOCATION: Midland Public Library Boardroom
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ITEM ISSUE ACTION
8. Information
9.
8.1 Chief Librarian's Report
Adopted as circulated.
8.2 Mike Saddy Retirement
B. Molesworth informed the Board of a retirement reception for Mike
Saddy that will be held at the Orillia Public Library on Friday, February
291h from 3:30 -5:30 p.m.
Miscellaneous Items
C. Moore asked if the author series is on for this year. B. Molesworth
stated that he has three authors lined up, so far. It will be the weekend
of July 5th. The application for the Canada Council grant has to be in by
the end of February. P. File suggested that perhaps we could host a
speaker /author with the topic of parenting, not so much as part of the
author series in the summer, but as another event.
Adjournment
Moved by: J. Lefebvre
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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Chairman of the Board
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Thank you for your letter providing me with a copy of council's resolution regarding lead
testing. The views of our municipal leaders are very important to me.
I note that you have sent a copy of council's resolution to my colleague the Honourable
John Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment. I trust that the minister will also take
council's views into consideration.
Thank you again for writing. Please accept my best wishes.
Yours truly,
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ORO-MEDON
C: The Honourable John Gerretsen v TOWNSHIP
March 13, 2008
The Honourable Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario
Queen's Park, Room 281
Main Legislative Building
Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
Re: Lead Testing Mandated by Province for Municipal Drinking Water
Dear Premier McGuinty:
At its Committee of the Whole Meeting of March 5, 2008, the Council of the Township of Oro -
Medonte adopted the following motion with respect to the above -noted matter:
"Be it resolved that
1. The correspondence dated January 25, 2008 from Pamela Malott,
Manager of Corporate and Legislative Services & Town Clerk, Town
of Amherstburg, re: Resolution, Lead Testing Mandated by Province
for Municipal Drinking Water be received.
2. And Whereas the Ontario Government amended the existing
Drinking Water Systems Regulation 0. Reg. 170/03, effective
July 2007, mandating Municipalities to comply by performing additional
tests at private residential taps to check for lead in the drinking water.
3. And Whereas Municipalities are being asked to conduct testing that
is not on property or facilities owned by the Municipality.
4. And Whereas the required testing for the Township of Oro - Medonte
is approximately $23,200.00 including lab costs.
5. Now Therefore Be it Resolved that the Council of the Township
of Oro - Medonte requests that the Province of Ontario provide
the immediate necessary funding to Ontario Municipalities to
finance the costs of the mandated Lead Testing for Municipal
Drinking Water.
6. And Further That Dalton McGuinty, Premier; John Philip
Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment; Bruce Stanton, MP, Simcoe
North; Garfield Dunlop, MPP, Simcoe North; and the Town of
Amherstburg be notified of Council's decision."
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On behalf mfCouncil of the Township, | would therefore respectfully request that you give
favourable consideration tO this recommendation. Thank you for your consideration 0fthis
cc: John Phillip Ge[nabsen, Minister ofthe Environment
Bruce Stanton, MP Si0coeNorth
Garfield Dunlop, MPP3i0coeNorth
Perneb W18lott, TVvvD 0fAmheretburg
Mayor and Members OfCouncil
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The Couchichiq
Conservancy
Box 704, Orillia, ON L3V 6K7
Telephone 705 -326 -1620
Email: nature@couchconservancy.ca
March 28, 2008
Mr. Harry Hughes, Mayor
Township of Oro - Medonte
Box 100
Oro, Ontario
LOL 2X0
Dear Harry:
It gives me great pleasure to provide you with a copy of our 2007 Annual Report. This
report is intended to give you an overview of our activities for the past year.
As you can see, 2007 was a very good year for the Conservancy, continuing our steady
growth in natural lands protected, value of our total assets, and revenues from
memberships and general donations. We were also able to complete several projects that
were larger in scale and complexity than in the past. Financially, we completed the year
with a small surplus, even after meeting our targets for allocations to our Property
Protection Fund and President's Reserve Fund.
Our project base continues to expand in 2008, and we are looking forward to developing
our second 5 -year Strategic Plan this fall.
On behalf of the Board and everyone involved in The Couchiching Conservancy, thank
you for your involvement over the past year. We look forward to continuing to work in
partnership with you in future.
Sincerely,
d�
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Ron Reid
Executive Director
Protecting the special natural features of the Couchiching region for future generations
Web Site: www couchconservancy. ca
The Couchichins 4ir
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RECEIVED
PR I� 21}
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TOWNSHIP _ J
A year of
growth
Spiralling growth of human
populations and economic
activity threatens natural
environments both across
the planet and locally. But
the rapid growth of The
Couchiching Conservancy
offers hope that vital natural
areas will be preserved.
Everything we do is focused
on the protection of
ecologically sensitive lands.
Generous donors,
committed volunteers,
and innovative partnerships
are our strengths. This
annual report is intended to
recognize and thank all
those who have joined in
our quest to preserve nature
for future generations.
The Couchiching Conservancy is a non -profit organization, incorporated in 1993, and registered as Canadian charity No. 13972 5030 RR 0001.
President's Message
Realizing a Dream — iS rears of Accomplishment
It all started in 1993 when a small group of local conservationists created The Couchiching Conservancy
with a clear and simple mission, "Protecting the special natural features of the Couchiching region for
future generations" At that time, there were no properties, no easements, no partnerships, no profile.
Then, in 1995, the Roehl Wetland was donated. People started to take notice. The vision began to take
shape. This organization was real, and it was here for the very longest term – forever.
In 2003, the Conservancy's first strategic plan set lofty goals to be achieved by 2008:
• Secure 6000 acres of high - priority properties or conservation easements;
• Manage effectively all lands under our protection;
• Ensure a fiscally sound and well managed organization;
• Build and maintain a strong membership and volunteer base;
• Stimulate public interest and engagement in land conservation actions.
It's 2008. We are now held to account. Have we met our goals? Let's consider:
Jane Ball, President
The Couchiching
Conservancy
• Today we protect over 7000 acres of land, with direct ownership of 13
properties and 5 easements. We co- manage another 9 properties.
• Strong partnerships are in place with senior conservation organizations
including Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ontario Parks, and the Ontario
Land Trust Alliance.
• An impressive staff works out of a permanent conservation centre, guided by
an active Board and comprehensive land stewardship and acquisition
policies.
• Our annual operating budget meets the needs of a strong, financially sound
organization through financial support from individuals, corporations,
grantors and governments.
• Over 300 individual and corporate members give time, money and materials
to support Conservancy activities.
• Over 125 active, talented volunteers serve on property management teams
and participate in special events such as Mother Earth Day and the Carden
Nature Festival.
So, in 2008, there's no question. The Couchiching Conservancy is an estab-
lished, vital and valued part of the community. This year we'll create a new
strategic plan for the next 5 years. Once again., with your help, we'll build new
dreams for an even better future. And we'll fulfill and maybe even exceed the
dreams of the founders. —
The (ouchiching Conservancy Board zoo?
Jane Ball, President ........... ....... 835 -2674
Paul Russell, Treasurer ......paul.russell @rbc.com
Isabelle Thiess, Secretary .............259 -5547
Julie Cayley ..........julie _ cayley @hotmailcom
David Kennedy ......................835 -5131
Lou Probst ........ .................. 438 -1324
Joan Rosebush ........ .............. 329 -1448
Jane Sloley ....... ............. .....689 -1252
Bob Sullivan . .......................325 -8775
Ron Reid, Executive Director ...........326 -1620
Kyra Howes, Stewardship Coordinator ..326 -4643
Gayle Carlyle, Outreach Coordinator ....326 -1620
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Highlight of zool
Preserving natural lands
During 2007, we protected 350 acres of significant natural habitats through four projects:
• Donation of 113 acres of forest and wetland just north of Washago by Ms. Hope Smith; to be
known as the Alexander Hope -Smith Nature Reserve in memory of her grandfather.
• Donation of a 0.5 acre lot adjacent to Grant Wetland in Orillia by Russ and Win Hewetson,
which will protect the coldwater stream flowing from the wetland into Lake Couchiching.
• Completion of The Church Woods project in Shanty Bay, a community effort which involved a
partial property donation and over $600,000 in other contributions.
• Negotiation of a conservation easement on Scout Valley, a 228 acre forest owned by the City of
Orillia, including formal approval by City Council.
Stewarding lands for nature
For The Couchiching Conservancy, caring for
conservation lands is very much a partnership
process. Kyra Howes, our Stewardship
Coordinator, is co- funded by Nature Conservancy
of Canada (NCC) and Ontario Trillium
Foundation. Besides managing our own 13
properties and 5 conservation easements, we look
after another 9 properties through partnership
agreements with NCC, Ontario Parks, and
Ontario Heritage Trust. Most of these properties
have a volunteer management team in place, in
some cases involving other local groups such as
the Carden Field Naturalists and the Twin Lakes
Conservation Club.
A major step forward in 2007 was the develop-
ment and approval of a Permitted Uses Policy, to
provide consistent guidance on what activities are
appropriate on our lands. Many of our members
contributed their views through a member survey
and workshops; the resulting policy prohibits
hunting and ATVs, but allows uses compatible
with nature protection.
Through a partnership with Wildlife Preservation Canada and federal Habitat Stewardship Program
funds, we were able to undertake two major fencing projects on Windmill Ranch to allow continued
grazing of grasslands to benefit Loggerhead Shrikes, but keep cattle out of wetlands and sensitive alvar
habitats. Two solar - powered watering facilities were also installed, and fencing completed on an
adjacent private property on a cost- shared basis.
Management plans were completed this year for the Ferry - Fawcett and East Coulson reserves, along
with interim management statements for several other properties. New baseline report and
monitoring formats have been adopted for conservation easements and are now being applied. c-
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Highlights of zoos - 5
Involving the Community in prote(ting nature
Our work is only successful because local people care about nature. Our Outreach programs this year
received a major boost with the approval of a 3 -year grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
After building this program over the past three years, Rosalie Pratt moved on to another organization,
and most of her projects have been taken over by Gayle Carlyle. Our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary E.
Mick, herself a tireless volunteer, has been a key part of our community outreach activities as well.
Outreach projects in 2007 included:
• The successful launch of an annual Carden Nature Festival, which
provided 30 field trips and workshops to over 200 participants.
• The third annual Mother Earth Day at Grant's Woods, with over 700
visitors taking in a wide range of activities.
• Media partnerships with Orillia Packet & Times, Orillia Today, and
Jack FM which provided regular exposure of Conservancy activities
to a wide audience.
Publication of a new brochure about The Land Between, along with
a forum to review emerging research results and landowner contact
with property owners along the Shield edge in northern Severn
Township.
• Coordination of a major new project on species at risk along the
Trent - Severn Waterway, including a shoreline restoration project at
Centennial Park in Washago, partnering in a Chimney Swift project
in downtown Orillia led by the Orillia Naturalists Club, and support
for dozens of presentations by Kids for Turtles and Sciensational
Sssnakes.
Managing a strong and Sustainable organization
The rapid growth and increasing complexity of Conservancy operations requires strong oversight of
our financial and organizational health:
• A full financial audit for our fiscal year (which ends October 31) has been prepared by J.R. Booth
C.A. and is available on request.
• In November, the Conservancy volunteered to undergo an external organizational assessment
carried out by the Ontario Land Trust Alliance, to determine our compliance with national
Standards and Practices for Land Trusts. We are now addressing the priority actions identified
by that review, primarily in the form of additional policies in such areas as record - keeping.
• Our overall revenues in 2007 increased dramatically, to $1.48 million, but most of this was
related to property acquisitions. Our operating costs (which excludes acquisition and
capital)also increased somewhat from 2006, at $432,000. At year -end, our operating revenues
generated a net excess of $377.
• By Board policy, some funds are held for special purposes. The Acquisition Fund stayed
unchanged in 2007 at $64,042. The Property Protection Fund, which is intended to provide
ongoing income to help maintain our properties, increased by $43,000 (including a special
$35,000 allocation for The Church Woods) to $118,709. The President's Reserve, held as a buffer
for future operating expenses, also increased modestly to $52,773. c-
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Trends over time reveal much about our Strengths
Over the past six years, the scope of Conservancy activities has expanded greatly, as shown below.
In that time span, the number of acres protected
has more than quadrupled, to nearly 7500 acres.
This includes 623 acres that we own, as well as
three major properties on the Carden Alvar
where we have contributed considerable staff
time and financial help.
The (onservanry
Board has
identified the
following
priorities
for zoo8:
The Couchiching
Conservancy
The value of our total assets, including lands and
conservation easements at cost as well as
invested funds, has tripled over the same period.
Memberships and general donations have
become an increasingly important part of our
revenues, rising from about 20% of our operat-
ing income to nearly 50 %. Our corporate
membership program has been a significant
factor, but individuals are also increasingly
generous in their annual support. c-
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Our Thanks to Our Supporters
Without the support of our community, and of many individuals and agencies, the Conservancy
would have little success. We particularly want to gratefully acknowledge the support of:
The Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, which receives annually $100
million in government funding generated through Ontario's charity casino initiative.
We also received grants during 2006 from:
• The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable
Foundation
• The Heritage Canada Foundation
• Salamander Foundation
• Ontario Tourism Event Marketing Program
• Invenergy Canada
• North Simcoe Private Land Stewardship
Network as allocated under the Simcoe
County Tree Planting Program
• Wetland Habitat Fund
• Science Horizons
• The Community Foundation of Orillia
and Area
• Bristol -Myers Squibb
• Meridian Credit Union
• Honda Canada
• Human Resources and Skills Development
Canada
• Ontario Job Connects
• Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
• Huronia Communities Foundation
• Community Wellness Fund - Casino Rama
• Ontario Land Trust Assistance Program
• Trent - Severn Waterway, Parks Canada
• Habitat Stewardship Program,
Environment Canada
• Nature Conservancy of Canada
• Wildlife Preservation Canada
Other organizations are an important source of support for Conservancy operations and projects.
During 2007, we received contributions and volunteer support from:
• Sciensational Ssnakes
• Kids for Turtles
• Orillia Naturalists Club
• Carden Field Naturalists
• Orillia District Agricultural Society
• Alex Celtic Folk Group
• Orillia Canada Day Committee
• Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
• Orillia Lions Club
• Rotary Club of Orillia — Lake Country
• Lions Rotary Funfest
• Friends of Wye Marsh
• Kawartha Naturalists Club
• Twin Lakes Conservation Club
• Township of Oro - Medonte
• Ontario Horticultural Society
• Sir Sanford Fleming College students
• East Oro Elementary School
• North Simcoe Stewardship Rangers
• West Humber Naturalists Club
• Bell Canada Employee Volunteer Program
• Mycological Society of Toronto
• City of Kawartha Lakes
• Orillia District Agricultural Society
• Orillia District Chamber of Commerce
• Wildlife Preservation Canada
• Nature Conservancy of Canada
• Canadian Cattlemen's Association
• Ontario Nature
• Ontario Land Trust Alliance
• Toronto Ornithological Club
• Ontario Field Ornithologists
• Orillia Prep School
• Orillia and District Canadian Club
• The Orillia Museum of Art and History
• The Home Depot Foundation
• Bruce Stanton Constituency Office
• Garfield Dunlop Constituency Office
• Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Foundation
Tha (mlrhirhinn (nntartnnru ANNIIAI RFUIPT Inn-t
Corporate Suppo : Many companies around the Orillia
area have provided services, products, sponsorships or
other assistance to the Conservancy during the past year, or
have participated in our Corporate Membership
program. We particularly
want to recognize major support
from.
Fabian, Antonio
° Orillia Packet and Times
° Casino Rama
• G.H. Stewart Construction Inc.
° Meridian Credit Union U„
° Orillia Today
° Pelee Island Winery
• Crawford, McKenzie, McLean,
° Miller Paving
° RBC Dominion Securities
• Orillia Power Distribution
Anderson & Duncan LLP
° Smiths Aerospace Components
• Robert J Cutler, TO Waterhouse
Corporation
° HGR Lawyers
- Orillia
° Orillia District Chamber of
° Bird House Nature Company
° Russell Christie Miller
° The Tree Man
Commerce
° Scott Inc. Custom Builder
° Zwicker Evans Lewis LLP
Charters, Anderson
Other valuable corporate
Clarabella the Clown
Lafarge Canada — Brechin Quarry
Snuggles Pooch and Kitty Holiday
support was received from:
Coldwater Road Animal Clinic
Mariposa Market
Camp
Dr. Ravi Aggarwal
Complete Rent -Ails (Orillia) Inc.
Mawdsley`s Mobile Crane Rental Ltd.
Sound Ideas
Liz Antoehin
Dr. Steven J. Cruise
Mid Ontario Disposal
Sparkling Waters Century 21 Realty
Army Navy & Air Force Veterans
Dalt s Honda
Midland Toyota
Speedy Signs & Truck Lettering
in Canada
Dearden and Stanton Limited
Office Links
Sundial Inn
Artech Promotional Wear
Delphic Saulnier Auto Parts &
Ontario Marine Operators
T.J. Heim & Associates
Julia Bailey Law Office
Wreckers
Association
The Birthday Shoppe
Bayview Wildwood Resort
Downtown Computers
Ontario Waterway Cruises Inc.
The Crow's Nest
BOO Dunwoody
Dr. William R. Edwards
Orillia Home Depot
The Friendly Fermentor
Dave Beckett
Ellis Hearing Aid Service
Orillia Mazda
The Marketing Group of Canada Ltd
Birchmere Retirement Residence
First Student Canada
Orillia Square Mall Merchant
Tiffin's Creative Centre
Bourne Jenkins & Mulligan
Chrisandra Firth
Association
Unison Engine Components
Break -Away Business Systems
Gartner Lee Limited
Ossawippi Express
Washago Tim -BR Mart
C.T. Strongman Surveying Ltd.
Hardwood Hills
Roy E.Pearn Enterprises Limited
Waubaushene Heritage
CICX FM
Hbc foundation
Sanderson Monument Co. ltd.
Derek Wicks
Carden Gr@phics
Inn the Woods Bed & Breakfast
Scanlon & Associates
Wild Bird Trading Co.
Champlain Manor
Joanne Haskins
Scott's Garden Centre
Wildflower farm
McKechnie, Sue
Kathy Hunt Communications
Sir William Mackenzie Inn
Donald H. Worling, Q.C.
The following individuals and groups contributed $100 or more to the Conservancy and its projects during
2007. The support from all of our donors is greatly appreciated.
Abbott, Edwin & Vivien
Canning Brown, Barbara
Emminghaus, Margarete
Hawke, David & Juliana
Laird, Keith
Adams, Brian
Carter, Laura
Fabian, Antonio
Hellas & ian Hale, Linda
Laver & Tawnya Hallman, Scott
Agnew, Sandy
Carter,W. Brian
Fairfield, Joan
Henry, George E.
Leask, Robert J.
Alexander, Edward
Cathrae, Stan & Anne
Fallis, the Late Barbara & Jeff Miller
Hill, Maureen
Lewis, Catherine
Alley, Daphne
Cayley, Julie
Fell, C.J.
Holden, Genevieve
Lipson, Barry D.
Ashbourne, Audrey
Chariebois,Q.C.,J.Paul
Findlay, Jean
Holdsworth, Bill
Lockie, Richard
Bacque, Elisabeth
Charters, Anderson
Fonseca, Joanna & David
Holt, Margo
Lockie, Peter
Bailey, Mayumi & Blair
Chittick, J. Robert
Ford, Derek
Hope Smith, Elizabeth
Lowry, Si &Wendy
Ball, Gordon & Jane
Christie, Douglas & Barbara
Friend, Shirley & William
Howard, Robert J.
MacDonald, Dr. ohn
Bail, Roger & Barbara
Clarke, Richard M.
Gillan, Elizabeth
Howes, Aileen M.D.
MacDonald, Joan
Ballantyne, Robert K.
Cook, Carol Phillips & Ian
Gingrich, John A.
Howes, G.A. &Anne
Magee, Margaret J.
Bam, Homi & Linda
Cook, Eleanor & Ramsay
Glazer, Stanley & Brenda
Howes, David
Malcolm, Ruth
Barkhouse, Joyce
Corson, Peggy & Mary
Goldberg, Eugene
Hunter, Mary
Maltby, Cam & Mary
Barkhouse, Janet
Coulas, Robert
Gordon, Michael
Ilyniak, Morris
Martin, Beulah M.
Barr, Margaret
Cowen, Rhonda
Graham, Brian
Ironside, Nancy
Marych, Lovey
Beckel,William & Dorothy
Crowther, Richard F.
Graham, lames & Sheila
Irwin, Luke & Lorna
McComb,Wendy
Benjafield, Sue
Collis, Lois
Grand, Ellen
Jack, Alberto
McCubbin ,Elizabeth
Bennett, Avie
Curtis, Michele
Grant, William M.
Jackson, Mike & Louise
McCulloch Dr. John & Elizabeth
Beynon, Murray & Ann
Cutler, Robert & Judith
Gray, Robert S.
Jeffries, Sheryn
McCulloch, Jane E & John Hunter
Bigelow, John
Daley, Doug & Linda
Green, Lyndsay
Jenkins,Theresa
Mcllwraith, Tom
Bigelow, Charlotte
Darker, Bill & Helenmaria
Griffiths, Samuel Thomas
Jenkins,Tom
McKechnie, Sue
Blaubergs, John & Ellen
Dashawetz, Renata
Groves, Marilyn Anne
Jenkins, John & Sharon
McMullen, Ken & Pat
Brenner, Konrad
Dearden, Elinor
Hadlington, Sid & Dorothy
Johns,Douglas
Mc5orley, Lois & Wayne
Brooks -Hill, Frederick
Deimling, Peter & Carol
Hail, Harry & Marian
Johnson, Harvie & Shirley
Meeder, Rob
Brown, Robert
Douglas, Mark & Christine
Hand, Paul & Vicki
Johnson, Karen
Michalski, Kathleen A.
Bryans, Fred
Drew, Gwendolyn R,
Hansen, Robert & Linda
Jones, Barbara
Mick, W.Omer & Mary
Bunn, Walter & Andrea
Dukszta, Annette
Hardwick, Peter
Junck, Kenneth
Milner, Elaine R.
Byer,William (Reid)
Elend, Barbara
Hartley,Tom
Kennedy, David & Margaret
Minden, Karen
Campbell, Mary
Elliott, Heather
Hatley, George
Kiff, Ray & Janet
Moles, & Jane Brasher, Doug
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Morehouse, Garry
Mueller Dr. J.
Mugford, Don
Murray, W. Stewart
Neale & Brad Martin, John
Nesbitt, David A.
Nixon, Catherine & Richard
Oakes, Patricia & Edward
Oberfrank, Meredith
O'Grady, lean
Page, Jeanne & George
Pashleigh, Lynn
Paterson, Catherine
Patterson, Patricia L.
Paul, Peter & Donna
Pautsch, Patricia
Penny, Frank
Perkins, Larry
Pitts, John & Kathleen Milligan
Pollock, Ann & Don
Probst, Lou & Judy
Quek, Elizabeth
ReesorTeresa & John
Reucassel, Ross
Richard, Dr. Terri E.
Richardson, Gwen & Colin McKim
Robertson, Rocke & Barbara
Robillard, Suzanne & Peter
Lamprey,
Rochester, Lawlor
Rockhill, Nathalie
Rolland, Mark & Cecile
Rosebush, Joan & John
Rubinovich, J.L.
Rumble, John M.
Russell, Paul A.
Russell, Nancy & Aubrey
Sarjeant, Jean & Dave
Schuenemann, Mike & Kimberley
Selby, Anne
Shaw, Elizabeth & William
Sheppard, Margo
Sims, Carol
Slayton, Philip
Sloley, lane
Smith, Richard & Beverley
Smith, Dennis
Smith, Mark
Smith, Mary Anne
Snelling, Stan &Carol
Sockett, Catherine B.
Sparling, Dr. John
Speedie, Kathryn
Stephen, Murray & Marcia
Stewart, Muriel
Stinson, Jean
Stockwood, David
Stripp, Dorothy
Sullivan, Robert & Wendy
Swinimer, Susan & William
Taylor Vern & Barb
Thiess, Gary & Isabelle
Thiess, Mary
Thomson, Ken & Corinne
Tippet, Frances M.
Tolley Eric B.
Troupe, Clayton & Beverley
TurnbuR,John
Valk, Matthew & lane
Vanderlee, Karen
Walker, Mary Elizabeth
Walton -Ball, Mary
Watt,Valerie
Weber, Paul
Wiancko, Leanore
Wilkins, David & Mary
Williams, J.R. (Mack)
Williams, Dr.William & Gail
Withers, C. Barry
Woodford, Pat & Jim
Woodman, R.D. & Marina
Woods, Susan & Fred Beck
Zapanta, Minda
Plus several generous donots who
wished to remain anonymous.
Our Volunt-eers are Priceless: This year has shown once again the talent and dedication of our volunteers who
form the core of our organization. Volunteers participate on property management teams, build trails and facilities
at Grant's Woods, staff special events, help with fundraising, sit on committees, and do a hundred other useful things.
For the past year, Mary E. Mick has served with skill and dedication as our volunteer coordinator. Mary can be
reached at 325 -3618; she welcomes enquiries by anyone who would like to get involved. Among our most active
volunteers are our Board members, who dedicate many hours to overseeing Conservancy affairs as well as often
being involved in projects. Our thanks to our 2007 volunteers (and our apologies if we missed anyone):
Ackert, Brennan
Agnew,Sandy
Antochin, Liz
Armstrong, Greg
Atwood, Harold
Babineau, Rose
Ball, Gord & Jane
Barr, Debbie, Josh & Nick
Blair Gard & Bernice
Blogg,Winston
Bromley, Patricia
Brown, Janet
Brown, Jerry & Lorraine
Boehnert, Roy & Betty
Bosley, Glenda
Bowden, Lydia
Bowles, Bob, Adam & Elliott
Bowman, Ken
Bray, Bob & Nancy
Bregg, Sjaak & Justin
Brenner Konrad
Brumby, Don & Sue
Buchanan, Terry & Anne
Budge, Ann
Bushell, Sandra
Byer Reid
Callahan, Kathy
Carlyle, Gayle
Cayley,Julie
Challis, John
Charles, Sandra
Christie, Douglas & Barb
Cleland, Murray
Connor, Kathy
Cooney, Colleen
Cooper, Ron
Cox, Will
Coyle, Frank
Crocker,Tony
Crooks, Tim
Cutler, Robert
Darker Bill & Helenmaria
Darker, Dave & Amy
Derringer, Earl & Sue
Diabaisi, Paul
Douglas, Mark
Drew, Gwendolyn & Paula
Duncan,Ted
Dyment, Leslie
Engeland, Linda
Ellingwood, Chris
Fielding, Carol
Fleming, Kyle
Foley Peggy
Forman, Ed
Gamroth, Mary Sue & Avery
Gauldie, Heather
Gill, Peter & Pat
Glazer, Stan & Brenda
Gordon, Michael
Gordon, Pauline
Graham, Jim
Grand, Janet
Grandine,loan
Gray, Neil & Cameron
Gray, Peter
Hadhngton,Dorothy & Sid
Hall, Harry & Marian
Hancock, Ron & Sharon
Nand, Vicki
Haskins,loanne
Hathaway, Jeff
Hawke, David & Juliana
Hodgson, Tony & Marg
Holt, Margo
Homer, David
Hope - Smith, Rodger
Hunt, Katrina
Ilymak, Morris
Ironside, Nancy
Jaski, Greg
Jenkins, John & Sharon
Junck, Ken
Kennedy, David & Margaret
Kennedy,ludy
Kennedy, Page & David
Kerr,lacqui
Kinghom, John
Kirtley, Larry
Koch, Kayla
Lamprey, Peter
Lancaster, Marty
Larson, Ellen
Lauer, Rhonda
Laverty Jolene
Leadbeater, Dale
MacDonald, Keith
Macdonald, Jim
Madden, John & Misses
Martin, Jim
Massig,loanne
McCreath, Paul
McDowell, Linda
McFadden, Steve
McKechme, Kristi
McSorley Wayne
McTavish, Susan
Mick, Omer & Mary
Miller Jeff
Mitchell - Wilson, Tom & Judy
Mould, Brian
Munro, Judy
Nixon, Catherine
Chen, Miriam
Oliver, Wrenn
Paterson, Cathie
Pautsch, Pat
Pearce, Jenny
Pengelly, Betty
Peyton, Barry
Pitts, John
Pomeroy, Margaret
Pomeroy, Meghan
Probst, Lou & Judy
Quinn, Lou
Reid, Ron
Rennie, Bob
Robillard, Suzanne
Rockhill, Nathalie
Rogers, Mary
Rolland, Mark
Rosebush, Joan & John
Ross, Anne & Jamie
Rowell, David
Russell, Paul
Scott, Don
Silk, Mary
Sloley, lane
Smale, Alan
Smith, Dennis
Smith,Toni
Stanton, Jim & Marylou
Stephen, Murray
Stevenson, Shannon
Stinson, David
Storry, Noella
Sullivan, Judy
Sullivan, Robert & Wendy
Sullivan, Michael & Jacki
Swan,lim
Symmes, Ric
Thiess, Gary & Isabelle
Thomson, Adam & Shirley
Thomson, Dave & Shauna
Thomson, Bart & Ian
Thomson, Ken & Corinne
Thomson, Steve
Thornley, Glen
Tomlinson, Cindy & Neil
Tryon, Ken & Pat
Turnbull, Neil & Carolyn
VanderMarel, Ingrid
Wand, Kim
Watt, Val
White, Cindy & Randy
Whitman, Bill & Christie
Wiancko,Leanore
Wilkins, Dave & Mary
Wilson, Paula
Woodford, Jim & Pat
Wood, Bill
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We received 462 applications with a total project value of more than $1 billion under this initiative.
The review Of applications was coordinated bvthe Ministry Of Public Infrastructure Renewal and
included 8comprehensive group Of other provincial ministries with relevant expertise. All compliant
applications were given equal consideration and were evaluated against the criteria established for
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investments in municipal infrastructure.
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MINUTES
BOARD MEETING #08-02
THURSDAY ' FEBRUARY 28, 2008 AT 7:30PM
CONSUMERS GAS BOARD ROOM
PRESENT: S.Kastner (Chair), C.Virgo (Vice-Chair), L.McClean, V.DeCecco,
R.Duhamel, M.Stong, L.Strachan, A.Davis (Director),
J.Ross (Recorder)
ABSENT: A.Prince, M. Meads
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:36pm.
2. Confirmation of Agenda
The agenda was confirmed.
3. Conflict of Interest
None declared.
4. Minutes of Meeting
4.1 Minutes of Board Meeting #08-01 dated Thursday, January 24, 2008
#08-10 STRACHAN - VIRGO
THAT the Minutes of Board Meeting #08-01 dated Thursday, January 24, 2008 be
adopted. CARRIED.
Move to In Camera session.
4.2 Minutes of In Camera Board Meeting # 08-01-IC dated Thursday, January 24, 2008
#08-11-IC DUHAMEL - STONG
THAT the Minutes of In Camera Board Meeting #08-01-IC dated Thursday,
January 24, 2008 be adopted. CARRIED.
Move from In Camera session.
5. Business Arising
None.
6. Report of the Chair
Nothing to report.
7. Committee Reports
7.1 Financial Statements for January 2008
Statements not yet available.
7.2 Planning Report
7.2.1 Minutes of Planning Meeting #PL08-01 dated Thursday, January 24, 2008
The Planning Committee interviewed three potential capital campaign consultants.
#08-12 DUHAMEL - DECECCO
THAT the BPL Board direct Administration to engage Campaign Coaches, pending
a third reference, as the Capital Campaign Consultants for the Branch Library.
CARRIED.
#08-13 VIRGO - STONG
THAT the Minutes of Planning Meeting #PL08-01 dated Thursday, January 24,
2008 be received. CARRIED.
#08-14 MCCLEAN-DECECCO
THAT the Privacy Policy be approved. CARRIED.
#08-15 DECECCO - MCCLEAN
THAT the Customer Service Policy be approved. CARRIED.
#08-16 STRACHAN-DUHAMEL
THAT the revisions to the Unattended Child Policy and the Regulations and
Operational Policies be approved. CARRIED.
Director of Library Services Report for January 2008
Highlights of the report were discussed.
9. Other Business
None.
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10. Committee Meeting Dates
Personnel — Monday March 10 at 7:00pm
Finance - Monday, March 10 at 7:30pm
11. Date of Next Board Meeting
Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 7:30pm in the Consumers Gas Board Room
15. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:24pm was made by V.DeCecco.
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CHAIR DATE
SEC R-tTAAY DATE
I PERSONNEL
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1. February 14 h members of the Barrie Public Library Board Planning Committee interviewed
consultant candidates for the Library's Capital Campaign.
2. February 215t, Business Officer, Heather Betz and the Director met with City Treasurer and
Development Charge consultant to review calculations for the proposed revised Development
Charge By-Law. d
3. February I't and 2nd, several members of staff including managers and the Director attended
the 2008 Ontario Library Association (OLA) Superconference in Toronto.
11 INFORMATION SERVICES
Adult Services
1. February 25th, Mary McAlpine presented a workshop to pages on types of Government
Documents and how they should be shelved.
2. Cindy Madden briefly highlighted a new acquired health reference tool, Gale Encyclopedia
of Mental health, to Information Services staff.
3. Elizabeth Bufton and Janet Graham attended OLA Superconference and in partnership with
Heather Kenehan of Parkview 55+ Centre, presented a workshop entitled "Enriching the
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Lives of Seniors Together."
4. Patricia Roebuck attended OLA Superconference and convened one session in French.
Patricia also annotated the notes of a presenter from Brampton on reaching out to the South
Asian community.
5. With Development Office staff member, Chris VanderKruys, Patricia participated in an
Education Institute audio conference February 11`h entitled "Collaborative Planning and
Programming for Culturally Diverse Communities." Patricia submitted a report and the
Library is already undertaking a number of initiatives.
6. Ayla Demiray added 2 new magazine subscriptions to the collection courtesy the Barrie Folk
Society.
7. Cindy Madden met with Sally Drapeau of the Huronia Rose Society to receive a donation of
new books to add to the Library's gardening collection.
8. Now that the Library has added new shelving, the Basic English, Basic French and French
Young Adult collections can support the increased demand created through the flyers and
posters produced by AlphaPlus for literacy partners. Patricia received a compliment from the
Head of Public Services, New Brunswick Public Library for her work creating the collection
and, with Dunja Conroy's assistance, BPL was able to forward MARC cataloguing records
of our holdings to New Brunswick.
9. Patricia is in the process of evaluating the multilingual material offerings from both Library
Service Centre (LSC) and Online Computer Library Centre (OCLC) to decide which vendor
can provide the best selection, acquisition, cataloguing and processing services as BPL does
not have sufficient expertise in most languages.
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10. Lynn Hougham added 217 donated items to the Library's collection in February.
11. Elizabeth Bufton created two displays on the main floor: "Dreams of Romance and
Chocolate @Your Library" and "Black History Month @Your Library." Elizabeth also set up
a display in the Lobby for CBC's "Canada Reads 2008."
12. The "Library on the Go" downloadable audio book service is experiencing an increase in
usage as well as the number of requests for assistance in getting people started using the
service.
13. Alison Brumwell prepared two displays for Freedom to Read Week which also included a
display of banned or challenged books found within the Library.
14. Anne Dorsey's "30- minute Plus" reference service continues to experience a large number of
questions. These range from questions about financially support for not - profit organizations,
registering patents and inventions, business information on relocating to Barrie,
downloadable statistics from Statistics Canada, personal finance, local IT companies,
business plans, commercial insurance, market information and well as determining target
markets, business start-ups and preparing wills and estate management.
15. Anne attended the Mayor's Luncheon February 15a'.
16. Anne attended a breakfast meeting sponsored by Grant Thornton Accounts February 19a`
with guest speaker Jayson Myers of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
17. Anne attended the Chamber of Commerce Business "After 5" event at the MacLaren Art
Gallery February 20`s.
18. February 25`h, Anne attended the Collier Street United Jesus Walk for developmentally
delayed adults. Anne participated by reading a couple of humorous picture books and led the
group in songs.
19. Anne attended the Women in Networking Going Strong (WINGS) breakfast February 27`s.
20. Anne submitted several articles on the theme "Networking" for the next library newsletter.
21. Cindy Madden wrote her regular Health and Wellness column for the Library's spring
newsletter highlighting "Hot New Fitness and Nutrition Titles." Cindy also mounted a
"Heart Smart" display at the Library February 16`h.
22. Janet Graham provided material for 12 Nursing/Retirement Homes this month.
23. Janet Graham and Elizabeth Bufton have been asked to present at the Older Adults
Centres'Association of Ontario (OACAO) conference in October as a result of their
presentation at OLA Superconference.
24. Robyn Zuck wrote 2 articles for the newsletter in February. One is called "Online
Newspapers @Your Library" and the other is on describing the online Canadian Directory to
Foundations and Corporations.
25. Cathy Bodle attended a meeting of the Executive Directors of the Information Providers
Coalition of Simcoe County/Muskoka February 14 h.
26. Cathy Bodle also attended the official announcement in Midland February 26h of the
extension of 211 service into North Simcoe County (Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay and
Tiny Townships).
27, Cathy Bodle hosted a meeting of the Database managers of the Simcoe County/Muskoka IPC
on February 29`x.
28. In February a total of 26 programs including computer workshops, tours, book clubs,
workshops and community outreach were delivered to 272 attendees.
29. Presenter Cheryl Forshaw provided a presentation on the Outer Hebrides organized by Alison
Brumwell. This program was well publicized and attended.
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30. Janet Graham and Alison Brumwell, provided a Readers' Advisory Workshop for Mystery
Lovers.
31. A second meeting of the Simcoe Community Services Book Club met in February with Anne
Dorsey and Alison Bramwell.
32. February 21't, Anne Dorsey arranged the Wills and Powers of Attorney program. The
session filled quickly and more than a dozen people were put on a waiting list. Sonja Knauft
presented an excellent session and feedback suggests that this program will be provided
again on May 5h.
33. Anne Dorsey met with Rob Newman of Newman Accounting Solutions to assist with a
program on "Filing Your Taxes Online."
34. February 4th, Janet Graham and Elizabeth Bufton delivered a book talk to seniors at Collier
Place.
35. Mary McAlpine and Elizabeth Bufton gave a book talk February 7th entitled "Book Club
Fiction."
36. February 13ths Elizabeth Bufton and Janet Graham made a Dudoku presentation and
Scrabble Night.
37. Elizabeth Bufton and Mary McAlpine delivered an Advanced Internet workshop February
28'.
38. Janet Graham and Barb Hardy conducted beginner intemet sessions and the "move the
mouse program."
39. Robyn Zuck offered 2 E-mail workshops.
Children and Youth Services
1. February 1", Jane Salmon convened the OLA Teen Best Bets presentation at
Superconference.
2. February 2d, Cindy Pomeroy-White and 5 members of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
presented "By Teens For Teens" at the Superconference.
3. While attending Superconference, Patricia Roebuck won a $140 set of encyclopedias from
World Book and donated it to the Children's department. Thank you Trish.
4. 12 Storytime Kits were circulated in February.
5. Debra Smith completed two reader's advisory lists: "Selected Resources in Spanish for
Young Children" and "Dealing with Bullying: Selected Resources."
6. Patricia Roebuck has invited a number of Francophone contacts for a training session of
Encyclopaedia Universalis.
7. Nancy Woods and Ruby Meijers prepared crafts for Winterfest based on the book "Bear
Snores On" and led 169 people in crafts on Saturday February 2nd and Sunday February 3 d
8. February 6th, Vicki Nicholls led a tour for 15 Cub Scouts.
9. February 11th, Jane Salmon visited Terry Fox Elementary School to help celebrate Literacy
Week at their school. Jane read stories with an African theme as part of Black History
Month to 50 Kindergarten children and 200 grades 1-3 children.
10. February 12th Jane returned to Terry Fox School to judge their intermediate regional public
speaking finals.
11. February 14th Jane attended the City Youth Week Committee at the Holly Community Centre
as the library's representative.
12. Kym McOuat led a tour for 15 Sparks on February 14th.
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13. Nancy Woods visited two Battle of the Books school bingos, Wamica and Ferndale Woods
Elementary, this month.
14. February 19a`, Debra Smith visited Johnson Street School to play Battle of the Books bingo.
15. Ruby Meijers visited the Trillium Woods Elementary Battle of the Book's Team February
8`h.
16. Kym McOuat visited the Battle of the Books team at Algonquin Ridge February 22 °d
17. Rudy Meijers and Jane Salmon lead tours for 50 grade 4 -6 students from Andrew hunter
Elementary School February 20a`.
18. February 27`x, Kym McOuat led a tour for an after- school daycare group from Codrington.
19. Nancy Woods and Brenda Jarvis took Marvin B. Moose to have his picture taken at Canadian
Blood Services. Marvin will be seen giving blood during March on the Library's Children's
Web pages.
20. Nancy Wood worked with Stacey Cambourne, special needs volunteer, to participate in the
Library's Reading Circle sessions in February. Stacey loves the Library and did very well
interacting with participants and teen volunteers.
21. February 25h, Brenda Jarvis provided book blocks for Barrie Municipal Housing.
22. Zehrs "Library on the Loose" program continues to be well attended and, unfortunately,
many people are regularly turned away.
23. Cindy Pomeroy -White was asked for information from the Red Deer Public Library about
Barrie Public Library's Teen programs and about the Teen Advisory Board in particular.
Barrie Public Library is gaining a reputation for its involvement of teens. Cindy has also set
up a date for a visit from Owen Sound Public Library to visit our Library and discuss teen
programs.
24. Cindy followed up on the preparations for National Youth Week (May 1 -8ffi) by confirming
donations from community businesses such as Wal -Mart, Future Shop, Roger's, The Source
and Zehrs. ROCK95/KOOLFM will cover National Youth Week.
25. hi February, 44 programs including storytimes, reading circles, school tours and visits as well
as workshops were delivered to 1331 people.
26. February, staff finished up the Winter session of registered storytimes. All staff received
excellent feedback on the quality of the programs and Baby Goose Storytime, as usual, was
the most popular.
27. Saturday, February 16`s, Brenda Jarvis assisted with the Black History Program. Two
presenters, Ebenezer Inkumsah from the African and Caribbean Association and Modupe
Batatunde, led the children in the African game of mancala.
28. Brenda Jarvis led a meeting of the Junior Book Club Thursday, February 7`s and Debra Smith
met with members of the Teen Book Club.
29. This month, Kym McOuat finished her "Fun with Words" for the February Website.
30. February 13"', Jane Salmon took part in a teleconference meeting of the OLA Children's and
Youth Services Committee. The committee is working on a new Children's Services Survey.
31. February 13 and 27`x', Debra Smith and Cindy Pomeroy -White met with Laurie Wright and
Ann Andrusyszyn to continue planning and developing the new BPL webpage for Teens.
CIRCULATION SERVICES
1. Mary Colvin prepared material for 12 nursing and retirement homes as well as for 29
individual users of the Visiting Library Service (VLS).
2. Work is proceeding on the Library's inventory.
IV TECIIN-ICAL SERVICES
1. Laurie Wright continues to work on updating the Library's website as well as the Dragon
Boat Festival site with a special effort in helping with the creation of the new Teen page.
1 Dunja Conroy continues to work with SirsiDynix to test the latest upgrade on the Library's
training database.
3. The Library's Technology Team, Joanne Comper, Dunja Conroy, Shonna Froebel, Robyn
Zuck, Laurie Wright and Brenda Giltki-, (city staff) and Heather Betz arranged to visit and
examine Newmarket Public Library's use of wireless service.
11 teams are registered to date for the Dragon Boat Festival and work continues investigating
possible new sponsors for the festival.
2. Ann Andrusyszyn attended the monthly Executive meeting of the Planned Giving Counsel of
Simcoe County and attended an educational session presented by the Counsel.
3. Ann and Chris VanderKruys accompanied Anne Dorsey to the Mayor's Luncheon held by the
Barrie Chamber of Commerce.
4. Ann attended the Barrie Community Foundation Board meeting.
5. Barrie Public Library participated as a host site for this year's February Blues, Saturday
February 2' d
6. The Barrie Folk Society held its Unplugged Saturday Night at the Library February 9th with
54 people in the audience.
7. Two monthly columns were sent for the next issue of the Barrie Life and Times.
8. Chris Vanderkruys is working with staff to explore possible solutions to the Library's current
donor wall. Going into a new capital campaign, it is essential that the Library demonstrate
to others that it continues to recognize and appreciate donors.
10. Ann Andrusyszyn met with a parent representative from a local elementary school council to
discuss a "memorial bench" at the library with donations going to the K'Leigh Cundall
Endowment Fund. Ann also finalized arrangements with Mr. and Mrs Cundall (K'Leigh's
parents) for prints with memorial plaques to be hung in the children's picture book area.
11. Chris Vanderkruys conducted a small Love Your Library (LYL) campaign through February
utilizing leftover materials for a previous library campaign. The intent was to raise
awareness that the library is a registered charity and accepts donations. For a toonie
donation, patrons received a loonie coupon to be used at the caf6 or boutique. While the
awareness effort was very successful, the Library also raised $458.82.
12. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) continued with its Webconference
initiative in February and the sessions were made available from the Library to other
fundraisers, in the area. Two sessions, "Lead to Succeed: How to Take Charge and be
Recognized" and "Listening to Donors: Essential Skills for the Win Win Ask" received 22
attendees from other organizations.
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VI VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
1. Julie Ross, as Chair of the Professional Administrators of Volunteer Resources — Ontario
(PAVR -O), was able to offer three members special assistance to attend the Association's
annual conference.
2. A special article appearing in the Barrie Advance about Fair Trade coffee identified the
Library's Cafe as well as one of the Library's volunteers by name.
3. In February, two new volunteers started at the Cafe, three started Shelving and Shelf
Reading, two became Reading Buddies, one joined the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and one
started delivering books for the Visiting Library Service. Six of the Library's existing
volunteers will become involved in the Library's inventory project.
4. Also in February, Julie was able to provide volunteers for Unplugged Saturday Night,
Winterfest and Black History Month activities.
5. Julie prepared the "Healthy Steps @ Work" pilot project for the different library departments
and met with the Health and Safety Committee to discuss the creation of a Workplace
Wellness Committee to use the resources provided by the Healthy Steps program.
6. Julie arranged with the Training Team "Lunch and Learn" sessions on "Creating Balance in
Your Life."
7. Julie also coordinated the collection of special feminine toiletry items provided by staff for
Athena's Sexual Assault Counseling and Advocacy Centre in Barrie as part of their "Project
Bathtub."
8. Julie arranged to send another ten cartons of discarded magazines to Central North
Correctional Centre in Penetanguishene.
VIII BUILDING
1. The electrician has completed work on the pendant lights in the library.
2. The Library is awaiting the elevator inspection.
3. A new contract for evening (after hours) cleaning has been signed by the City with a new
contractor.
4. The Library is awaiting the final report from the auditor.
5. A roof leak has been identified over the Georgian Room. It has been repaired but the Library
must await a spring thaw to test the repair.
PREPARED BY A. Davis DATE March 27"', 2008
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LIBRARY USAGE FOR THE MONTH OF; FEBRUARY 2008
SAME
MTH CURR PREY CURR
PREV YR MTH °I ° +!- YTD YTD
1 CIRCULATION
Adult
Children
66,400
47,627
68,263
46,474
2.81%
- 2.42%
141,946
100,386
142,793
97,371
0.60%
- 3.00%
TOTAL CIRCULATION
11,027
114,737
0.62%
242,332
240,164
-0.89%
2 HOLDS PLACED
9,759
10,918
11.88%
20,986
22,327
6.39%
3 INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Borrowed
Lent
4 MEMBERSHIP
New members
Active Members
In Person Visits
5 INFORMATION REQUESTS
184
268
45.65%
378
441
16.67%
194
193
- 0.52%
407
381
- 6.39%
457
445
- 2.63%
1,195
1,084
- 9.29%
68,599
63,552
- 7.36%
68,599
63,552
- 7.36%
58,778
61,747
5.05%
120,953
133,245
10.16%
a) Main Floor Information
b) Second Floor Information
2,549
1,094
2,836
1,071
11.26%
- 2.10%
5,779
2,514
6,576
2,512
13.79%
- 0.08%
TOTAL INFORMATION REQUESTS
3,643
3,907
7.25%
8,293
9,088
9.59%
6 ON -LINE DATA BASE SEARCHES
2,722
5,474
101.10%
6,600
11,466
73.73%
7 COMMUNITY INFORMATION
a) Database records created
9
3
- 66.67%
34
25
- 26.47%
b) Database records updated
305
188
- 38.36%
664
386
- 41.87%
a) Events records created
136
157
15.44%
228
290
27.19%
b) Events records updated
151
54
- 64.24%
360
109
- 69.72%
8 COMMUNITY SERVICES
Programs & Tours
a) Adult
13
26
100.00%
32
48
50.00%
b) ChildrenNoung Adult
76
72
- 5.26%
129
132
2.33%
TOTAL PROGRAMS
89
98
10.11%
161
180
11.80%
Attendance
a) Adult
64
272
325.00%
209
684
227.27%
b) ChildrenNoung Adult
1,530
1,932
26.27%
3,148
3,383
7.47%
TOTAL ATTENDANCE
1,594
2,204
38.27%
3,357
4,067
21.15%
VISITS TO LIBRARY WEBSITE
9 (remote and in house) 86,435 79,168 - 8.41% 197,070 158,336 - 19.65%
10 COMPUTER RESERVATIONS 4,672 5,095 9.05% 10,375 11,013 6.15%
11 NEW ITEMS
a) Adult
1,345
1514
12.57%
3,159
2,730
- 13.58%
b) ChildrenNoung Adult
1,388
727
- 47.62%
2,835
1,554
- 45.19%
Collection size
232,834
239,162
2.72%
232,834
239,162
2.72%
12 VOLUNTEER HOURS
600.50
745.5
24.15%
1,289
1,455
12.92%
13 ROOM BOOKINGS
158
155
-1.90%
291
323
11.00%
March 25, 2008
TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER
Simcoe County Administration Centre, Midhurst, Ontario LOL 1X0
Phone No. (705) 7284784 Fax No. (705) 728 -6957
Website: www.springwater.ca E -mail: info @springwater.ca
Township of Oro - Medonte
Attn: Mayor Hughes and Council
Box 100, 148 Line 7 South,
Oro, ON LOL 2X0
Dear Mayor Hughes and Members of Council:
MAR 3 1 2008
ORO- MEDONTE
TOWNSHIP
RE: Mayor's Annual Log- Sawing Contest — The Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival
lya
It is with pleasure that I invite you to the Mayor's Annual Log- Sawing Contest taking place once
again at the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival.
This year's Festival takes place on Saturday, April 19, with the Log- Sawing Contest scheduled
to commence at 12:00 noon following the Opening Ceremonies. We are asking all participants
to meet at the Main Stage (corner of Yonge and Queen Streets in Elmvale) at 11:45 a.m. in
preparation for the competition.
Please put your team(s) together accordingly and contact Kayla Thibeault at
kavla.thibeault @springwater.ca or via telephone at (705) 728 -4784 ext. 2039 to RSVP with the
names of your lumberjacks. If you do not have a partner, we can partner you with another
lumberjack on the day of the event!
As in previous years, the invitation has been extended to a number of local dignitaries, including
area MPs, MPPs and representatives from neighbouring Municipal Councils. I hope to see
everyone out to support this worthwhile and fun community event.
Sincerely,
Tony Guer is
Mayor, Township of Springwater
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Ministry of the Environment
135 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto ON M4V I P5
Minist6re de I'lEnvironnernent
135 avenue St. Clair ouest
Toronto ON M4V 1 P5
Land and Water Policy Branch
135 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, ON M4V I P5
Tel: 416-314-7020
Fax: 416-314-7200
www.ene.gov.on.ca
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�r'Ontario
RE: Protecting Lake Simcoe: Creating Ontario's Strategy for Action
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) is moving forward on its commitment to protect
Lake Simcoe by asking Ontarians for their advice on what should be included in a new Lake
Simcoe protection strategy. We would like to invite you to participate in one of three Strategy
for Action Community Partner Workshops being held to discuss this Strategy.
Community Partner Workshops dates are:
Friday, April 11, 2008 Newmarket
Monday, April 14, 2008 Georgina
Friday, April 18, 2008 Barrie
The three workshops will begin at 9 a.m. and adjourn at 4:15 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Ogilvie, Ogilvie & Company has been retained to design, facilitate and summarize these
workshops. Summaries of the proceedings of the workshops will be made available to all
participants and posted on the Lake Simcoe website.
To confirm your attendance and choice of workshop location, please contact Ogilvie,
Ogilvie & Company at 1-866-386-6225 or e-mail at mobaIP-ils.net by Friday, April 0 2008.
Once they receive your confirmation of attendance, they will provide you with more information
about the workshop and location.
A background discussion paper "Protecting Lake Simcoe: Creating Ontario's Strategy for Action"
has been posted on the MOE Environmental Bill of Rights registry (www.ebr.-qov.on.ca ). The
registry posting number is 010-2974. The questions included in the discussion paper will be
discussed at the workshops.
If you do not plan to participate in one of the workshops, you may wish to comment on the
discussion paper through the MOE registry. Please note that comments are due by Friday, May
2nd, 2008.
In addition to the three Community Partner Workshops described in this notice, there will also
be two Public Information Forums on:
1. The evening of Wednesday, April 16" in Barrie.
2. The evening of Wednesday, April 23rd in Newmarket.
The Public Information Forums will be advertised in the local media and on MOE's website and
will deal with the same subject matter, but will be more informational and "Question and
Answer" based than the three Community Partner Workshops which will cover the subject
matter in more depth.
The consultations described here represent the first phase of consultations towards the
development and implementation of a Lake Simcoe protection strategy. Further opportunities
will be provided as the proposed legislation and Lake Simcoe Protection Plan are developed.
If you have any questions regarding the Community Partner Workshops or the Public
Information Forums, please contact Ogilvie, Ogilvie & Company at 1-866-386-6225 or e-mail at
mobal(a-)-ils.net.
We want everyone who is interested in the future of Lake Simcoe to take this opportunity to
attend one of the three workshops to bring forward ideas, provide suggestions, and to become
involved in developing this strategy. We have sent this notice to a wide network of community
partners, however if you believe that there are other community partners or associations that
would benefit from receiving this information, please inform Ogilvie, Ogilvie & Company
immediately and they will ensure that this notice is extended to them for their consideration.
For more information on Lake Simcoe, you may also wish to access the MOE website
www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/Water/lakesimcoe/index.php. This site will be updated regularly so
please refer to it often for the latest announcements and information.
For general enquiries about the development of a long-term comprehensive strategy to protect
Lake Simcoe or to arrange for a presentation to your community partner group, we invite you to
contact Debbie Pella Keen, Manager, Lake Simcoe Protection strategy, by phone at 416 -314-
1702 or email by at debbie.pellakeen(a)-ontario.ca
Sincerely,
PC
Sharon Bailey
Director
Land and Water Policy Branch
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2008-045
Being a By-law to Adopt
Amendment No. 25 to the Official Plan
WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte is empowered to Amend
its Official Plan as required;
AND WHEREAS the process for considering such an Amendment was in accordance
with Section 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P 13.
AND WHEREAS the amendments to the Official Plan are deemed to be appropriate and
in the public interest:
NOW THEREFORE it is resolved that:
Amendment Number 25 to the Official Plan, attached hereto as Schedule 'A-1
and forming part of this By-Law, is hereby adopted and;
This By-law shall come into force and take effect as specified in the Planning Act
R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 91h DAY OF APRIL, 2008.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS DAY OF 2008.
Mayor, H. S. Hughes
Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin
Schedule 'A -1'
Township of Oro-Medonte
This is Schedule 'A-1' to By-Law No. 2008-045 passed the day of
2008.
Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin
Mayor, H. S. Hughes
East side of Line 9 South
Part of Lot 25, Concession 10
Jules Goossens
TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
Reference:
(Jules Goossens 2005-OPA-04)
Part Lot 25
Concession 10, Concession 10, (Oro)
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7,1=711W =1# *.
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AMENDMENT NO. 25
TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
INDEX
Page
The Constitutional Statement
3
PART A - THE PREAMBLE
4
1.0 Purpose
4
2.0 Location
4
3.0 Basis
4
PART B - THE AMENDMENT
1.0 Introduction
11
2.0 Details of the Amendment
11
3.0 Schedule "A" of the Amendment
12
PART C - THE APPENDICES
13
1.0 Minutes of Public Meeting
13
2.0 Figure 6 - Natural Heritage Features and Buffers
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AMENDMENT NO. 25
TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
The following Amendment to the Official Plan of the Township of Oro-Medonte consists
of three parts.
Part A - The Preamble - consists of the purpose, location and basis for the Amendment
and does not constitute part of the actual Amendment.
Part B - The Amendment - which sets out the actual amendment and consists of
Schedule "A" and explanatory text and constitutes Amendment No. 25 to the Official
Plan of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Part C - The Appendices - consists of information pertinent to this Amendment in the
form of background information. This section does not constitute part of the actual
Amendment.
PART A - THE PREAMBLE:
1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Official Plan Amendment is to change the designation of
certain lands in the Township of Oro-Medonte, from the "Rural" and
"Environmental Protection Two Overlay" designations to a "Shoreline"
designation. The redesignation will permit the development of three (3)
residential lots. The balance of the property will retain its existing designation.
The lands subject to the Official Plan Amendment are located on the east side of
Line 9 South and north of Poplar Crescent as shown on Schedule "A" attached.
The lands affected by this Amendment are described as Part of Lot 25,
Concession 10, (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte.
The Property Description
The subject property is irregular in shape and is located at the northwest corner
of Poplar Crescent and Line 9 South. The total site area is approximately 25.8
hectares having approximately 283.8 meters of frontage on Line 9 South and
783.2 metres on Poplar Crescent. Existing structures include the owner's single
detached residence fronting onto Poplar Crescent
The site topography is generally flat and is characterized by a number of natural
heritage features including vegetation communities, a wetland, a swamp, a
tributary/ditch (cold water stream), butternut trees, etc. The natural heritage
features have been identified and documented in the Site Evaluation Report
(SER) and supporting addendum documents prepared by Michalski Nielson
Associates Limited.
Proposed Development
The applicant and property owner Mr. Jules Goossens seeks permission to
create three (3) residential lots by severance from a 25.8 hectare property. An
application to amend the Official Plan to permit the residential use and severance
as submitted in 2005. The requested amendment would redesignate the portion
of the property subject proposed to accommodate the three residential lots from
"Rural" and "Environmental Protection Two Overlay' designations to a
"Shoreline" designation. Applications to amend the zoning and to sever the three
proposed lots were submitted concurrently with the Official Plan.
The proposed lots are located in the eastern portion of the property fronting onto
Line 9 South. The proposed lots are generally rectangular in shape and range
from 0.72 hectares to 1.09 hectares in area. The total area to be severed is 2.84
hectares. Lot access will be onto Line 9 South, a well-maintained four season,
municipal roadway. The lots will be serviced by a private sewage system and
water system. The Site Evaluation Report (SER) and addendum documents
prepared by Michalski Nielson Associates Limited confirmed that there is
sufficient lot area to accommodate the proposed dwellings, private sewage and
water systems, and driveways without negatively impacting the natural heritage
features. Buffer setbacks have been established to provide adequate separation
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between the proposed site development and the natural heritage features as
shown on the Figure 6. Refer to Figure 6 — Appendix 2.0 Figure 6 Natural
Heritage Features and Buffers.
No development is proposed on the balance of the property and the Official Plan
designation will not change. The natural heritage features will be maintained and
the owner's residence fronting onto Poplar Crescent will remain.
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The subject property is located adjacent to an established residential community
along the Lake Simcoe shoreline. Singe-detached residences located on large
lots characterize this area. Site servicing is provided by individual, private
systems. The following provides a general description of the existing land uses in
the surrounding area:
South: Immediately to the south is an approximately 12,000 sq. meters
residential lot (owned by others) bounded by Line 9 South and Poplar
Crescent. The property is vacant. A consent application to sever the lot in
half was approved by the Committee of Adjustment in September 2007.
Beyond the Poplar Crescent and Line 9 South is the developed shoreline
residential district that abuts Lake Simcoe. The district is characterized by
single detached residence located primarily on large estate type lots. The
residences are on private services.
North: Immediately to the north are three residences located on estate lots. The
residences access onto Line 9 South and are on private services.
East: The land east of the site is the balance of the applicant's property. This
land remains undeveloped with the exception of his residence. These
lands are primarily wooded with a wetland feature. A detailed description
of the natural heritage features is provided in the Site Evaluation Report
(SER).
West: The lands west of are residential in character consisting of four lots (672,
682, 698 & 714 Line 9 South). The lots generally have 60 m. frontages
and lot areas of 0.8 ha. With the exception of 714 Line 9 South which has
half the lot area.
Planning Evaluation
To determine the feasibility and appropriateness of the proposed Official Plan
Amendment application, an evaluation of the potential planning issues and
impacts was undertaken. The scope of the planning evaluation has been based
on:
• Provincial Policy Statement (2005).
• County and Township Official Plan policies.
Township Zoning By-law provisions.
• Comments received from the public and review agencies including the
County of Simcoe, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and
the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).
0 Planning Report dated August 2005 prepared by the Jones Consulting Grou�,
Ltd.
Site Evaluation Report dated August 2005 (Revised September 2006) by
Michalski Nielsen Associates Limited.
• Addendums to the Site Evaluation Report dated April 18, 2007 and August 3,
2007.
0 Visual inspection of the site and the surrounding lands.
Provincial Policy Statement
Upon reviewing the Provincial Policy Statement, it was determined that the
following policy statements are applicable to the proposed development.
0 Building Strong Communities, policy 1.1.4 Rural Areas in, Municipalities and
1.6 Infrastructure and Public Service Facilities; and
0 Wise Use and Management of Resources, policy 2.1 Natural Heritage.
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Policy 1.1.4.1 identifies the range of land uses and activities permitted in rural
areas located in municipalities. Limited residential development is recognized as
a permitted use. Furthermore, the policy stipulates that: I
The development shall be appropriate to the infrastructure that is planned or
available.
Avoids the need for unjustified and/or uneconomical expansion of this
infrastructure.
Development that is compatible with the rural landscape and can be
sustained by rural service levels should be promoted.
The proposal to create three (3) residential lots is small in scale and consistent
with the established rural residential character of the shoreline area. The area
does not have municipal services and the proposed lots will be serviced by
individual on-site sewage and water services. These services are recognized as
appropriate for the type and scale of residential uses established in this area and
will not have a negative fiscal impact on the Township or the County.
Policy 1.6.4.4 further defines servicing requirements for limited residential
development in rural areas by establishing that where municipal services are not
available, individual on-site sewage services and individual on-site water services
shall be used for new development of five (5) or less lots or private residences
where soil conditions are suitable for the long-term provision of such services.
The proposed residential development will create less than five lots. A Site
Evaluation Report and addendum documents prepared by Michalski Nielson
Associates Limited reviewed the suitability of establishing private services on the
proposed lots and deemed them to be appropriate.
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Relevant policies under Section 2.0 - Wise Use of Management of Resources
include those that deal with natural heritage. Natural heritage features and areas
are to be protected for the long term and development and site alterations shall
only be permitted where it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative
impacts on the natural features or ecological function. By definition, the natural
heritage features and areas include significant wetlands, significant costal
wetland, fish habitat, significant woodlands, significant valley lands, significant
habitat of endangered species and threatened species, significant wildlife habitat
and significant areas of natural and scientific interest.
Both the Township and County Official Plan place a natural heritage designation
on the subject lands, recognizing the area's environmental sensitivity. To
determine the appropriateness of developing the proposed lots, a Site Evaluation
Report and addendum documents were prepared in accordance with the
County's and the Township's requirement. In addition, extensive consultation
was also undertaken with Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)
and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). The environmental evaluation
concluded that the proposed lots could be developed with no negative impact on
the natural heritage features subject to the buffers and development restrictions
as identified on Figure 6 in Part "C". Refer to Figure 6 in Appendix 2.0 Figure 6
Natural Heritage Features and Buffers.
The development of the proposed three (3) residential lots is consistent with the
Provincial Policy Statement in that:
• The development is minor in nature, having less that five lots.
• It is consistent in scale and character with the existing rural residential
character of the surrounding area.
• The lots can be properly serviced with private individual systems.
There will be no negative impact on the natural heritage features and their
ecological function as a result of the proposed residential development.
County Official Plan
The key policy areas in the County Official Plan that are applicable to the
proposed development are those policies that apply to the "Greenland"
designation and the creation of residential lots by consent.
Policy 3.7 - Greenland recognizes that need to protect natural heritage features
in the context of proposed development:
"The purpose of the Greenland designation is to ensure that the scale, form, and
location of development are such that the features and functions of the natural
heritage system are sustainable for future generations."
The subject property is wooded and contains a wetland. The wetland is not
provincially significant. Policy 3.7.6 recognizes that residential lots created by
consent are permitted in the Greenland designation area subject to the
preparation and acceptable results from an Environmental Impact Study (EIS).
Michalski Nielsen Associates Limited prepared a Site Evaluation Report (SER)
for the Goossens property in accordance with the County's EIS requirements.
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The Site Evaluation Report and addendum documents concluded that the
proposed residential lots could be developed in accordance with the buffers and
development restrictions as identified on Figure 6 (refer to Part "C" — Appendix
2.0 Figure 6 Natural Heritage Features and Buffers) and have no negative impact
on the surrounding natural heritage.
Policy 3.6.11 establishes the following guidelines for the consent process:
• Lots should be restricted in size in order to conserve other lands in larger
blocks for agricultural or environmental purposes. Consent lots should be
developed to an appropriate maximum size of one hectare, except where
larger sizes may be suitable because of environmental constraints or design
considerations.
The number of lots on the grid road system should be restricted in order to
maintain the rural character and road function and to avoid strip development.
• In defined geographical areas where the lot pattern is dominated by existing
non-farm lots configured in a strip development pattern, infill lots or small
groups of lots may be appropriate.
Based on the following reasons, the proposed residential lots are in conformance
with the above consent requirements:
Although proposed lots 1 and 3 are marginally larger than one hectare in
area, their size reflects existing environmental and design constraints.
The proposed lots represent minor development and appropriate infilling.
0 The three lots being proposed are consistent with the existing residential lot
character and pattern in the area.
The proposed residential lots are in conformance with the County Official Plan
and an amendment is not required.
Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan
As previously noted in Subsection 3.3 of this Report, an amendment to change
the Township Official Plan land use designation from "Rural" to "Shoreline" is
required to permit the proposed residential lots. In addition, the subject land has
an "Environmental Protection Two (EP2) Overlay' designation. The EP2
designation requires the preparation of an Environmental Impact Study (EIS),
which is consistent with the Greenland - EIS requirements established by the
County. The Site Evaluation Report prepared by Michalski Nielsen Associates
Limited addresses all the Township's EIS requirements and confirms that the
proposed lots can be developed in a manner, which is compatible with the
adjoining natural heritage area and will not negatively impact the natural heritage
features or their ecological functions.
Section C5.3.4 — Limits of Shoreline Development, directly affects the proposal.
The policy establishes the requirements to extend the "Shoreline" designation
boundary through the considerations of an Official Plan Amendment. The policy
reads as follows:
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"The further expansion of the shoreline development area onto lands that are not
designated Shoreline is not permitted by this Plan. Exceptions may be granted
through the approval of an Official Plan Amendment if the expansion is small in
scale and is focused on the shoreline or is considered to be infilling. Infilling is
defined as development that abuts a developed area on two sides andlor is
located within a block of land that is surrounded by public roads on at least three
sides. The creation of strip development across from existing development on
existing public roads is not contemplated by this Plan."
The above policy includes a number of criteria that have to be reviewed to
determine the suitability of an amendment. These include that the proposed
development is small in scale and is either focused on the Shoreline or is
considered to be infilling. Infilling is defined as development that abuts a
developed area on two sides/or is located within a parcel of land that abuts public
roads on at least three sides.
The proposed residential development satisfies Section C5.3.4 in that:
The three residential lots are considered to be minor development and small
in scale from both a numerical and compatibility perspective. Recognizing
their small scale, the lot approval process will be by consent (severance) and
not by plan of subdivision.
The property is adjacent to lands that are currently designated Shoreline.
There is established development abutting both sides of the subject site
consisting of residences and residential lots. This includes two residential lots
to the south which received severance approval from the Committee of
Adjustment in September 2007. The proposal is therefore considered to be
infilling.
In addition to the above, the policy also contains criteria pertaining to a
proposal's environmental suitability, servicing feasibility, impact on the area's
character and traffic impacts. Specifically, Policy C5.3.4 states:
"Council may consider such minor amendments to the Official Plan to
redesignate lands for such limited shoreline development, provided Council is
satisfied that:
a) The lots will have a minimum area of 0.6 hectares to a maximum area of
approximately 1.0 hectare, except where larger sizes may be suitable
because of environmental constraints or design considerations;
b) The majority of the existing tree cover on the proposed lots is retained
and protected as part of the approvals process;
c) The development is compatible, in terms of scale, density and character,
with existing development;
d) The proposed lots, if located on the shoreline, have a water frontage of no
less than 45 metres; and
e) The lots would conform to the general subdivision and consent policies of
this Plan."
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The proposed Official Plan Amendment to permit the three (3) residential lots
satisfies the above requirements with respect to:
a) The three lots are greater than .6 hectares in area. In response to existing
environmental and design constraints, proposed lots 1 and 3 are
marginally larger than one hectare in area.
b) A Site Evaluation Report with addendums have been undertaken and
recommends the establishment of buffers as illustrated on Figure 6 (refer
to Part "C" — Appendix 2.0 Figure 6 Natural Heritage Features and
Buffers) to protect natural heritage features.
C) The three proposed lots are located immediately adjacent to an
established "Shoreline" residential community and are bounded on three
sides by single detached residential lots that are similar in scale, design
and density. The proposed lots are compatible with the surrounding
residential community and will not negatively impact the natural heritage
features of the area.
d) The proposed development is not located on the shoreline; therefore
subsection (d) of the policy is not applicable.
e) The three proposed lots would conform to the general consent policies as
the lots have frontage on a year round road (9th. Line South) maintained
by a public authority; there are good view lines for lot access and would
not cause a traffic hazard; and can be appropriately serviced with
individual well and septic systems.
Township of Oro-Medonte Zoning By-Law
The proposed residential lots are located on rural land that is currently zoned.
Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone. To permit a proposed residential land use and
implement the corresponding changes to be made to the Official Plan; the
applicant has requested that the zoning be changed to the Shoreline Residential
(SR) Zone. The proposed lots are in conformance with the Shoreline Residential
Zone standards as established in Zoning By-law 97-95.
Conclusion
The proposed Official Plan Amendment to change the designation from the
"Rural" and" Environmental Protection Two Overlay" to "Shoreline" is appropriate
and represents good planning for the following reasons:
The proposed residential development and supporting Official Plan
Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in
conformance with the County of Simcoe Official Plan.
The proposal is in conformance with the applicable policies and intent of the
Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan, specifically those pertaining to the
expansion of the "Shoreline" designation.
The proposal is considered minor in nature and represents appropriate
infilling that is compatible in use, scale and density with the adjacent
"shoreline" residential community;
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• The proposal is compatible with the surrounding natural heritage area and will
not have a negative impact on the natural features and their function.
The natural heritage features and trees will be protected from potential
development impacts by buffers and regulated through Site Plan Control and
a Site Plan Agreement.
The site has direct access to a municipal roadway and can be appropriately
serviced with private sewage and water systems.
PART B - THE AMENDMENT
All of this part of the document entitled Part B - The Amendment which consists
of the attached Schedule "A" constitutes Amendment No. 25 to the Official Plan
of the Township of Oro-Medonte.
2.0 DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT
Schedule "A" Land Use Plan to the Official Plan of the Township of Oro-
Medonte is amended by redesignating the lands described as Part of Lot 25,
Concession 10, (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte and identified on Schedule "A"
attached from "Rural" and "Environmental Protection Two Overlay' designations
to a "Shoreline" designation.
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OFFICLAL PLAN AMENDMENT No. 25
TONWSHIP OF ORO-AlIED014TE
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Lands to be redesignated to 'Shoreline'
Other Lands owned by Applicant
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The following Appendices do not constitute part of the Amendment but are
included as supporting information.
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
(Proposed Amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning Sy -law)
2005-OPA-04 and 2005-ZBA-27, Part of Lot 25, Concession 10, Line 9,
(Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, (J. Goossens)
November 26, 2007 0 7:07 p.m.
Municipal Council Chambers
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough (arrived 7:09 p.m.)
Councillor Met Coutanche
Councillor Terry Allison
Councillor Sandy Agnew
Councillor John Crawford
Councillor Dwight Evans
Staff Present: Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services-, Glenn White,
Senior Planner; Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk
Also Present: Jerry Young; Hubert and Carol Schaefers; Bernd Schaefers; Lynda
Aiken; Dennis Aiken; Tiziano Zaghi, Jones Consulting Group Ltd.; Jamie
Naim, Michalski, Nielsen Associates Ltd.; Roy Hastings; Larry Tupling;
Tom Kurtz
Mayor H.S. Hughes called the meeting to order and explained the public meeting has been
called under the authority of the Planning Act, Section 17 and 34, R.S.O. 1990 c, P. 13, to
obtain public comment with respect to a proposed Amendment to the Official Plan,
Application 2005-OPA-04 and proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law, Application
2005-ZBA-27 (J. Goossens), Part of Lot 25, Concession 10, (formerly within the Township
of Oro), East side of Line 9 South, North of Lakeshore Road East, Township of Oro-
Medonte.
Notice of the Public Meeting was mailed to landowners within 120m (400 feet) of the
specified site on November 5, 2007 and posted on a sign on the subject property on
November 5, 2007.
The following correspondence was received at the meeting: Simcoe County District School
Board dated November 21, 2007; Ministry of Natural Resources dated June 22, 2007, Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated August 22, 2007.
Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services, provided an overview of the
purpose and effect of the proposed Amendments,
Tiziano Zaghi, Jones Consulting Group Ltd. on behalf of applicant, provided an overview of
the proposed Amendments. Coloured map correspondence was distributed to members of
Council and staff.
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Staff Present: Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services-, Glenn White,
Senior Planner; Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk
Also Present: Jerry Young; Hubert and Carol Schaefers; Bernd Schaefers; Lynda
Aiken; Dennis Aiken; Tiziano Zaghi, Jones Consulting Group Ltd.; Jamie
Naim, Michalski, Nielsen Associates Ltd.; Roy Hastings; Larry Tupling;
Tom Kurtz
Mayor H.S. Hughes called the meeting to order and explained the public meeting has been
called under the authority of the Planning Act, Section 17 and 34, R.S.O. 1990 c, P. 13, to
obtain public comment with respect to a proposed Amendment to the Official Plan,
Application 2005-OPA-04 and proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law, Application
2005-ZBA-27 (J. Goossens), Part of Lot 25, Concession 10, (formerly within the Township
of Oro), East side of Line 9 South, North of Lakeshore Road East, Township of Oro-
Medonte.
Notice of the Public Meeting was mailed to landowners within 120m (400 feet) of the
specified site on November 5, 2007 and posted on a sign on the subject property on
November 5, 2007.
The following correspondence was received at the meeting: Simcoe County District School
Board dated November 21, 2007; Ministry of Natural Resources dated June 22, 2007, Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated August 22, 2007.
Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services, provided an overview of the
purpose and effect of the proposed Amendments,
Tiziano Zaghi, Jones Consulting Group Ltd. on behalf of applicant, provided an overview of
the proposed Amendments. Coloured map correspondence was distributed to members of
Council and staff.
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The following public persons offered verbal comments with respect to the proposed
Amendment: None.
Mayor Hughes advised that written submissions will be received at the Township office until
December 10, 2007 and that no additional deputations to Council will be permitted with
respect to the proposed amendment.
A digital recording of the meeting is available for review at the Township Administration
Centre, 148 Line 7 South.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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Planning Public Meeting
November 26, 2007
2005-OPA-04 and 2005-ZBA-27
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY- LAW NO. 2008-046
A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to landwithin.Part of Lot 25,
Concession 18(Orm), Township mfOro,Medmnte, East Side mf Line gSouth
(Jules Gowmmenm2{W5-ZBA'27)
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation /d the Township ofDnn'/Nedon1eimempowered
to pass By-laws to regulate the use of land pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act,
R�S.O. 1890.o.P.13;
AND WHEREAS Council deems h appropriate N rezone the lands Vo permit the
development of Shoreline Residential uses, in accordance with Section C5 of the Official
Plan;
NOW THEREFORE the Council cf the Corporation of the Township ofOm-Medontehereby
enacts as follows:
1. Schedule Y\5 to Zoning By-law 07<95 as amendod, is hereby further
amended by changing the zone symbol applying to the land located in Part of Lot
25. Concession 10. in the former geographic Township of Om, now in the
Township of Ono-/Nodonte. from Agricultural/Rural (//RU) Zone to the Shoreline
Residential Exception Holding 181 (SR^181(H)) Zone and Environmental
Protection Zone (EP) as shown on Schedule'A' attached hereto and forming part
of this By-law.
2. Section 7— Exceptions of Zoning By-law Q7'Qbuoamended is hereby further
amended by the addition of the following subsection:
^7.181 `181 — Partof Lot 25, Concession 1O (Former Oro)
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.8—^UoeS&andando^
Table B1 "Standards For Permitted Uses in the R1.R2.RUR1.RUR2.
8R and RLSZoneo^. "Minimum Required Front Yard" for lands
denoted by the symbol SR^181(H)on Schedule 'A'to this By'|aw.the
following shall apply:
- The minimum required front yard and| be3O.Ometres.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.33— "Setback from Water
Courses" for the lands denoted by the symbol SR°181(H)onSchedule
'A'Vothia By-law, the following shall apply:
- Notwithstanding any other provision in this By'|aw, no building, or
structure shall be located within 15 metres (49.2 feet) of the top of
bank of any watercourse.
3. The lands zoned Shoreline Residential Excap1iun(SR^1U1) shall be subject vos
Holding (H) Provision in accordance with Section 2.5 of By-law 97'05. as
amended. The Holding Provision shall not be removed until a Site Plan
Agreement that io satisfactory 0o Council has been entered into.
4. This By-law shall come into effect upon the date ofpassage hereof, subject to
the provisions /d the Planning Act, eoamended.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 2008.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS DAY OF .2008.
THE CORPORATION OFTHE TOWNSHIP OFORO-k8ED0NTE
Mayor, H�.Hughee
Clerk, l Douglas |rwin
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This is Schedule "A' to By-Law 2008-046
passed the day of 92008.
Mayor
H.S. Hughes
Clerk
J. Douglas Irwin
BY-LAW NO. 2008-044
BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the action of the Council at its Council Meeting held on Wednesday,
April 9, 2008, and in respect to each Motion, Resolution and other actions passed
and taken by the Council at its said Meeting is, except where prior approval of the
Ontario Municipal Board is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed.
2. THAT the Mayor and the proper Officials of the Township are hereby authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain
approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary on
behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte. And, the
Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate seal to all said
documents.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 9th DAY OF APRIL, 2008.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 91h DAY OF APRIL,
2008.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Mayor, H.S. Hughes
Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin