12 09 2020 Council Agenda
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Agenda
Council Chambers
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
9:00 a.m. - Closed Session
11:00 a.m. - Open Session
Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., all Township of Oro-Medonte
facilities including the Administration Centre were closed to the public. Effective
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., the Administration Centre was reopened to
receive the public by Appointment only. We will continue to offer services online and
over the telephone.
Input on agenda items are welcome and encouraged.
The Township of Oro-Medonte has amended its Procedural By-law to allow for
electronic participation at Council meetings during a declared emergency. Protocols
have been established to advise how to participate in the public portions of these
meetings. Please visit the following links for additional information:
To Request to Participate in Open Forum, complete the form and review the Protocols
for Public Participation at the following links:
o Request for Public Participation Form
Protocols for Public Participation Council and DS Committee
All electronic Council meetings will be streamed live, where possible, on the Township
YouTube Channel. Council Agendas will continue to be published on the Civic Web
Meeting Agendas
Procedural By-law.
The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to providing and maintaining a working
environment that is based on respect for the dignity and rights of everyone within the
organization and for those individuals visiting our organization.
The Township of Oro-Medonte supports and fosters an environment that is safe,
welcoming and respectful for all residents, visitors, members of Council and staff.
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1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection:
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2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
4. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
c) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege (Land acquisition Municipal
Interest).
d) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege (Litigation Update).
e) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege (Council Code of Conduct).
f) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege (Partnership Instruction).
5. Minutes of Council and Committees:
7 - 17a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
6. Recognition of Achievements:
None.
7. Public Meetings:
None.
8. Deputations/Presentations:
None.
9. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest:
Provides an opportunity for members of the public to identify an agenda item
which the public member may request be brought forward and considered
earlier in the meeting.
10. Open Forum:
The Open Forum provides an opportunity for the public to provide verbal
comments to Council, in Open Session, on matters scheduled on the current
agenda, and shall be conducted as follows:
Open Forum shall last no longer than 20 minutes;
Each speaker shall be required to identify the agenda item they are
speaking to and provide their name and address, which may become
part of the public record;
A speaker shall be limited to 2 minutes per agenda item;
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No response shall be provided to any question posed during Open
Forum;
No discussion, debate or decisions will occur during Open Forum;
Each speaker is permitted to speak only once per agenda item;
A speaker may provide comment on one agenda item and then shall
step aside to enable another to provide comment on an agenda item;
No speaker shall speak to a second agenda item until other
individuals have had an opportunity to speak once;
Speakers providing comment on the same agenda item, shall be
requested to limit their comments so as to provide additional
information and not repeat the same information provided by a
previous speaker;
Comments made during Open Forum will not form part of the minutes
of the meeting;
The following matters will not be permitted during Open Forum:
o Comments/complaints against Members of Council or
Township staff;
o Matters beyond the jurisdiction of Council or the Township;
o Closed Session agenda items, including current or pending
litigation, or Insurance claims and/or pending claims by or
against the Township;
o Comments with respect to Minutes of Council and Committees;
o Comments that are contrary to the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
o Comments with respect to any applications which have
proceeded through a Public Meeting in accordance with the
Planning Act, with the exception of comment related to a
recommendation contained within the Staff Report.
The Chair may conclude Open Forum prior to the 20 minute maximum
time limit, for non-compliance with the Open Forum parameters,
Conduct of Members of the Public, or any other reason.
11. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
18 - 57 a) CS2020-30, Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk re: Council Code of Conduct
\[Principles Integrity to be in attendance\].
58 - 62 b) DS2020-162, David Saunders, Manager, Development Engineering re: Pre-
Servicing Agreement with Braestone Development Corporation for Draft Plan
of Subdivision (Braestone Phase 2A Group C) Application# 43T-91031
\[Refer to Item 17b)\].
63 - 65 c) FES2020-3, Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief re:
9-1-1 C.E.R.B. Services Agreement \[Refer to Item 17c)\].
66 - 68 d) FES2020-4, Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief re:
Fire Dispatch Services Agreement \[Refer to Item 17d)\].
69 - 87 e) FI2020-16, Derek Hnatiuk, Supervisor, Finance re: Property Tax Collection
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Policy.
88 - 90 f) OCS2020-19, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re:
Encroachment Agreement for 1221 Line 15 North.
91 - 94 g) OCS2020-18, Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation re: Award
of Tender - Recreation & Facility Management Software Solution.
95 - 101 h) OCS2020-4, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services;
and Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation re: Oro African
Church Governance and Service Levels.
102 - 137 i) CS2020-31, Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk re: Procedural By-law Update.
138 - 146 j) CAO2020-12, Garry McCartney, Recovery Planning Team Lead re: COVID-
19 Recovery Planning Update.
12. Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only:
147 - 160 a) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Update on COVID-19 Actions.
161 - 167 b) CS2020-32, Jenny Leggett, Coordinator, Communications/Public Relations
Officer re: 2020 Year-End Corporate Communications Update/2021
Corporate Communications Plan.
168 - 171 c) DS2020-33, Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Strategic Plan
Update.
13. Reports of Members of Council:
a) Updates from Council Representatives County of Simcoe and Township
Partners and Agencies.
representatives at the Tow
Agencies.
172 - 182 b) Councillor Greenlaw, correspondence dated November 13, 2020 from Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and correspondence dated
November 16, 2020 from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority re:
Provincial Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act
(Budget Measures), 2020.
183 c) Councillor Scott re: Traffic Safety Task Force Update.
14. Consent Agenda:
184 - 185 a) Announcements of Interest to the Public:
1. Township of Oro-Medonte, Notice, Holiday Season Office Closure.
2. Township of Oro-Medonte, Notice, Booking An Appointment.
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186 - 197 b) Correspondence dated November 19 and 30, 2020 from Simcoe County
Greenbelt Coalition; Protect Wasaga Beach Wetlands; Ramara Legacy
Alliance; Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition; AWARE Simcoe; Barrillia Park
Ratepayers re: Concern about MZO applications across Simcoe County.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
198 - 204 c) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, minutes of October 23, 2002
and highlights of November 27, 2020 meetings.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
205 - 213 d) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, minutes of October 30, 2020
and November 6, 2020 meetings.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
214 - 216 e) Correspondence dated November 17, 2020 from Town of Fort Erie and
correspondence dated October 7, 2020 from Townshp of Asphodel-Norwood
re: Cannabis Production, Land Use Management and Enforcement Issues.
Staff Recommendation: Receive, Support, Advise under Mayor's Signature.
15. Communications/Petitions:
None.
16. Notice of Motions:
None.
17. By-Laws:
217 - 224 a) 2020-126: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of An Agreement Between
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and Carol Penny
Montgomery and Repeal By-law 2015-213.
225 - 235 b) 2020-129: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Pre-Servicing
Agreement with Braestone Development Corporation Draft Plan of
Subdivision (Phase 2A - Group C) for: Part of the East and West Halves of
Lots 2 and 3, Concession 9, Being All of PIN # 58532-0275(LT) Formerly in
the Township of Oro, Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe.
236 - 242 c) 2020-131: Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement for 9-
1-1 Central Emergency Reporting Bureau (C.E.R.B.) Services between the
Township of Oro-Medonte and the City of Orillia and to Repeal By-Law No.
2016-178.
243 - 249 d) 2020-132: Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement for
Fire Dispatch Services between the Township of Oro-Medonte and the City
of Orillia and to Repeal By-Law No. 2015-201.
18. Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items):
19. Confirmation By-Law:
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250 a) 2020-130: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.
20. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
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Municipal Act,
2001, as amended
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Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Municipal
Conflict of Interest Act
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Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act
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Code of Conduct
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Code
Municipal Act, 2001
Code of Conduct
Municipal Act, 2001;
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act ();
Municipal Elections Act, 1996;
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ();
Criminal Code of Canada.
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
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Municipal Elections Act, 1996
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Apparent Value at which Gift,
or the cumulative value from
one source in a calendar year
is disclosable
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in-camera
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Municipal Elections Act,
1996
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Council
Procedural By-law
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2.
Council Code of Conduct Complaints Protocol.
Ontario Human Rights Code
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Municipal Act
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Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
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Council Code of Conduct
.
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Municipal Act
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Criminal Code of Canada
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Public
Inquiries Act
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Public Inquiries Act
Public Inquiries
ActPublic Inquiries Act
Municipal Act
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Municipal Act
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Municipal Act
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Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Integrity
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“The payment shall first be applied against late payment charges owing in
respect of those taxes according to the length of time the charges have been
owing, with charges imposed earlier being discharged before charges imposed
later”
“The payment shall then be applied against the taxes owing according to the
length of time they have been owing, with the taxes imposed earlier being
discharged before taxes imposed later”
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The Assessment Act
The Municipal Act, 2001
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Policy
Department/Section Policy #
Finance POL-FIN-010
Subject Enacted by Council:
Motion #
Property Tax Collection Policy
1.Purpose
This policy will provide direction to staff in the Finance Department regarding the timely and
efficient billing and collection of property tax levies.
The Township of Oro-Medonte will follow a prescribed policy for the billing and collection of
property tax levies. This policy will conform to current legislation and the Municipal Act, 2001.
This policy will also provide an open and transparent framework for the tax billing and tax
collection process, and will provide a reference document for municipal staff and Council in their
communications with the public regarding property taxes. As tax billing and collection is the
primary source of revenue for the Township of Oro-Medonte, this policy will assist to:
Streamline activities and reduce questions as to the appropriate steps required for
collection;
Establish consistent guidelines to be followed with regard to collection of property tax
payments to the Township;
Create a written policy outlining the procedures to be followed by Finance Department
staff; and
Ensure all activities conform to the current legislation. Property taxes are levied on the
assessment for real property within the Township of Oro-Medonte in accordance with
Section 307(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
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2.Scope
This policy establishes key aspects of the collection process and identifies the responsibilities for
tax billing and collection in accordance with:
Township of Oro-Medonte By-laws
The Municipal Act, 2001
The Assessment Act
The Municipal Affairs Act
3.Definitions
Cancellation price – is the amount equal to all the tax arrears owing at a given point in time
together with all the current property taxes owing, including all penalties and interest, Township
administrative charges,and all associated legal costsincurred.
Due Date – is the date that property tax bill (interim, final and supplementary) installments are
due to be paid to the Township. Due dates are the last banking day of the month.
Extension Agreement – is an agreement between the Township and the taxpayer (or party of
interest) to extend the period of time in which the cancellation price is to expire. This agreement
freezes the tax registration process.
Interest – is the amount added to unpaid levies from prior years
Penalties – are the amount added to unpaid levies from current year
Property Taxes – are the total amount of levies calculated for Township, County and School
Board purposes and includes all amounts added to the tax roll as permitted by the Municipal Act,
2001.
Tax Arrears – are the unpaid property taxes that remain unpaid after the due date has passed.
Tax Arrears Certificate Registration and Tax Sale - is the process outlined in the Municipal
Act, 2001, Part XI – Sale of Land for Tax Arrears where the Township follows a legislated
process for dealing with the sale of land for tax arrears.
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4.Policy
Billing
Property taxes will be billed by interim and final tax billings as established by the Township by-
law annually. Tax bills will contain all required information as set out in Section 342(2) of the
Municipal Act, 2001.
Property tax bills are mailed to the address of the property tax account as shown on the tax roll
unless the taxpayer has submitted a written request to the Township requesting that the bill be
sent to an alternate address and/or be sent electronically (future offering). Bills are sent by
standard letter mail and are considered delivered and received by the addressee unless the
mailing is returned to sender by Canada Post. It is the taxpayer’s responsibility:
To advise the Township in writing of any changes to the mailing address to ensure that
the mailing address on account is correct and current;
To ensure they receive their Interim, Final and Supplementary (if applicable) bills and to
notify the Township finance department if a bill has not been received
1)Interim billing
Based on 50% of the previous year’s total taxes
Does not include local improvement or special charges levied (if applicable)
2)Final billing
Based on the assessment value on the returned assessment provided by MPAC and the
final tax levy as approved by Council and the by-law passed in accordance with Section
312(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
3)Supplementary tax billing
Issued and mailed in the same manner as interim and final tax bills
Generated as soon as possible after each Supplementary roll is received from MPAC,
however will not be before July
To be paid in two instalments with the first instalment not due before 21 days after the
date of the tax bill
Omissions = Section 33 of the Assessment Act allows for the taxation of real property that
has been omitted from the roll – this provision permits for taxation in the current year, plus
a maximum of two preceding years
Additions = Section 34 of the Assessment Act allows for the taxation of assessment that
has increased in value or has been added to the return of the last revised roll – these
taxes apply only to the current taxation year
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Mail Cycle
Tax Bills IssuedDue DatesNotices Issued
InteriFinaInteriFinaArrearPre-final Final
m l Supplementary m l Supplementary s collection collection
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Tax billings will be post marked and mailed no less than twenty-one (21) days prior to the due
date, as required by Section 343(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. When possible, the Township will
mail the bills as least thirty (30) days before the due date.
Payment Methods
Payments are payable to the Township of Oro-Medonte, 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte, ON,
L0L 2E0.The following methods will be accepted for payment of property taxes:
Telephone banking or internet banking;
Payments may be made at most financial institutions. The date of the teller’s stamp is
considered to be the date of payment;
Pre-authorized monthly payment (PAPM) ten-month plan (January-October);
Pre-authorized instalment due date payment plan (PAPI) (February, April, July &
September);
Pre-authorized arrears payment plan (PAPA) twelve-month plan (January-December)
Cheques may be delivered in person (Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm at
the Cashier counter of the Administration Building), dropped in the after-hours mailbox at
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the front of the Administration Building, or mailed. The date payment is received in the
Finance Department will be considered to be the date of payment. Post-dated cheques
will be accepted and held until the negotiable date;
Although cash and debit payments may be received in person (Monday to Friday between
8:30am and 4:30pm) at the Cashier counter of the Administration Building, our offices are
currently closed (unless by appointment) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Payments made by a mortgage company or financial institution on behalf of a taxpayer;
Third-party cheques will not be accepted.
Lat
e payment charges (interest and penalties) are adjusted only in the following circumstances:
Taxes are adjusted under Sections 354, 357, 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001;
Taxes are adjusted following an Assessment Review Board decision;
Taxes are adjusted in accordance with a decision of the Courts;
The interest or penalty was charged as a result of error or omission; or
Circumstances deemed appropriate by the Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer
Application of Payments
Section 347(1) of the Municipal Act outlines how payments are applied to outstanding balances:
“The payment shall first be applied against late payment charges owing in respect of
those taxes according to the length of time the charges have been owing, with charges
imposed earlier being discharged before charges imposed later”
“The payment shall then be applied against the taxes owing according to the length of
time they have been owing, with the taxes imposed earlier being discharged before taxes
imposed later”
Interest and penalty
Interest and penalty shall be assessed at the rate of 1.25% per month in accordance with the
Municipal Act, 2001, Section 345(2) and added to all outstanding tax accounts on the second
business day of the month following the due date. Interest and penalty will not be compounded. It
is the taxpayer’s responsibility to ensure that the Township receives payments by due dates.
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Tax Collection Methods and Processes
The Township will use the following methods to collect tax arrears:
Verbal communication
Arrear notices
Payment arrangements
Pre-collection notice and final collection notice letters before registration of a tax arrears
certificate against the title to that land – Section 373(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
Tax sale process following registration of a tax arrears certificate
Review of all past due accounts will be done on a monthly basis. An updated Arrears Report will
be generated at least four times per year. Priority of tax accounts for collection is as follows:
Tax accounts with three or more previous years outstanding;
Tax accounts with two previous years outstanding;
Tax accounts with one year previous year outstanding;
Tax accounts with current year only outstanding
Arrear notices are mailed four times per year, after each instalment due date and only to
taxpayers with a balance over $25.00
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Phase 1 – Focus on 3 Year Arrears
a)Pre-final collection notices – December 2020
Will be sent out in December to all property owners with outstanding balances two
years old and older (taxes in arrears for 2018 and prior). The letter will specify that the
account will be three years in arrears come January 1, 2021
Will request payment or response by the taxpayer within sixty days of the date of the
notice
If acceptable payment arrangements are made, interest and penalty will continue to
accrue on outstanding overdue balances until paid in full, and the account will be
monitored for compliance and follow-up done as required. As long as there is no
breach to an acceptable payment arrangement, no final collection letter will be sent to
the taxpayer
An acceptable payment arrangement will require the tax account to be set up for pre-
authorized monthly payments over a twelve month period (PAPA)
Any breach of a payment arrangement will result in the sending of a final collection
letter
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Failure to respond to the notice within sixty days will result in the sending of a final
collection letter
b)Final collection notices – February 2021
Will be sent out in February to all property owners with outstanding balances three
years old and older (taxes in arrears for 2018 and prior)
The three year threshold is consistent with both our past approach and the approach
of other Simcoe County Townships
Will advise owners of the tax arrears situation and request, as a minimum, full payment
rd
or satisfactory payment arrangements of the longest taxes owing (3 year arrears and
prior) including all associated penalty and interest charges, within sixty days of the
date of this final notice.
Failure to respond to the notice within sixty days will result in registering a tax arrears
certificate against the property
If acceptable payment arrangements are made, interest and penalty will continue to
accrue on outstanding overdue balances until paid in full, and the account will be
monitored for compliance and follow-up done as required
An acceptable payment arrangement will require the tax account to be set up for pre-
authorized monthly payments over a twelve month period (PAPA)
The first NSF processed with respect to an acceptable payment arrangement will be
followed by a letter specifying as to when a replacement payment must be received by
the Township. A second NSF processed with respect to an acceptable payment
arrangement will result in the automatic registration of a tax arrears certificate against
the property
nd
Phase 2 – Focus on 2 Year Arrears
a)Pre-final collection notices – December 2021 and beyond
Will be sent out each December to all property owners with outstanding balances one
year old and older. The letter will specify that the account will be two years in arrears
st
of the following year
come January 1
Will request payment or response by the taxpayer within sixty days of the date of the
notice
If acceptable payment arrangements are made, interest and penalty will continue to
accrue on outstanding overdue balances until paid in full, and the account will be
monitored for compliance and follow-up done as required. As long as there is no
breach to an acceptable payment arrangement, no final collection letter will be sent to
the taxpayer
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An acceptable payment arrangement will require the tax account to be set up for pre-
authorized monthly payments over a twelve month period (PAPA)
Any breach of a payment arrangement will result in the sending of a final collection
letter
Failure to respond to the notice within sixty days will result in the sending of a final
collection letter
b)Final collection notices – February 2022 and beyond
Will be sent out in February to all property owners with outstanding balances two years
old and older
Will advise owners of the tax arrears situation and request, as a minimum, full payment
nd
or satisfactory payment arrangements of the longest taxes owing (2 year arrears and
prior) including all associated penalty and interest charges, within sixty days of the
date of this final notice.
Failure to respond to the notice within sixty days will result in registering a tax arrears
certificate against the property
If acceptable payment arrangements are made, interest and penalty will continue to
accrue on outstanding overdue balances until paid in full, and the account will be
monitored for compliance and follow-up done as required
An acceptable payment arrangement will require the tax account to be set up for pre-
authorized monthly payments over a twelve month period (PAPA)
The first NSF processed with respect to an acceptable payment arrangement will be
followed by a letter specifying as to when a replacement payment must be received by
the Township. A second NSF processed with respect to an acceptable payment
arrangement will result in the automatic registration of a tax arrears certificate against
the property
Tax Arrears Certificate Registration / Tax Sale
Properties that are in arrears for two years are eligible for Tax Arrears Certificate
Registration
A contracted tax registration firm will be used to process all required statutory notices and
declarations
The property owner or interested party has one year from the date of registration of the
Tax Arrears Certificate to pay the cancellation price in full. Once the Tax Arrears
Certificate has been registered, partial payments cannot be accepted unless there is an
Extension Agreement in place
An Extension Agreement must be approved by Council prior to the expiry of the one year
period from the time of registration of the Tax Arrears Certificate. If there is a breach of
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this agreement, the tax sale process continues from the point in time at which the
Extension Agreement was agreed upon
In the event of thecancellation price not being paid in full within one year of registration,
the Township will proceed with a municipal tax sale that includes advertisement of the
property for public sale including publication of the minimum bid
Tax arrears certificate registration and tax sale is a last resort and will be avoided where
possible by encouraging the taxpayer to either make full payment or a mutually agreed
upon payment plan
The schedule for registration will be strictly adhered to and it is only after all other methods
have been unsuccessful that the Township will proceed to tax arrears certificate
registration
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November 13, 2020
Lake Simcoe Watershed CAOs
(via email distribution list)
Dear Lake Simcoe Watershed CAOs:
Re: Provincial Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020
support to address several changes introduced by the Province to the Conservation Authorities Act and
the Planning Act in Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020.
These changes
ensure people and property are safe from natural hazards and to apply watershed-based decisions on
development.
In 2018, the Province began to review Conservation Authority operations with three key goals in mind:
Improve consistency and transparency of the programs and services that conservation authorities
deliver,
Provide additional oversight for municipalities and the province, and
Streamline conservation authority permitting and land use planning reviews to increase
accountability, consistency, and transparency.
Since the launch of the review, conservation authorities have been working to meet Provincial
expectations regarding consistency and transparency of programs and services and to streamline planning
and permitting processes. Since that time, authorities have worked collectively to:
Adopt consistent By-Laws by December of 2018,
Implement best management practices regarding governance and administration,
Voluntarily reduce timelines for issuance of permits, and
Initiate client centric service training and monitoring protocols to document improvements in service
delivery.
Conservation authorities have demonstrated their willingness to work with the Province and change to
meet provincial expectations. Unfortunately, the current changes introduced by the Province show no
regard for these efforts and many of the proposed changes have consequences which are
counterproductive and
environment at risk.
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The following is a summary of our concerns and a resolution that we would respectfully ask you to bring
forward to your mayor and council to support.
Summary of Concerns
Provincial Bill 229 changes to both the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act eliminates the
-
environment.
science-based watershed information helps to steer development to appropriate places where it will
not harm the environment or create risks to people.
CAs bring watershed science and information to the various tables where development and growth
are being reviewed and discussed.
Provincial ch
applications and to permit decisions and appeals.
The conservation authority watershed model has served Ontario well and is relied upon by many
levels of government, businesses, and residents to protect the environment from upstream to
downstream.
Conservation authorities undertake watershed-scale monitoring, data collection, management and
modelling; watershed-scale studies, plans, assessments and strategies; and watershed-wide actions
including stewardship, communication, outreach and education activities that protect our
environment on a watershed basis.
Bill 229 changes will create more costs, delays and red tape around permit and planning applications
and appeals.
There are new appeal processes proposed which will significantly slow down the permitting process,
creating delays and more red tape. This will also result in additional costs which would need to be
recovered by increasing permit fees or through increases to municipal levies.
If applicants are not satisfied with decisions made by the Hearing Boards (CA Board of Directors
and/or Executive), the new changes will allow applicants to appeal directly to the Minister, who could
make his or her own decision and issue a permit.
Alternatively, or in addition, the applicant can appeal a decision of the conservation authority to the
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT).
These changes could add as many as 200 days to the application process.
Bill 229 changes will remo
around permits and municipal planning applications. This will put more people and infrastructure at risk
of flooding and other natural hazards as well as add additional stressors t
able to participate in appeal processes ensures that the watershed lens is being applied to planning
and land use decisions and that people and their property are protected from natural hazards such as
flooding.
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Without the ability to look at development applications on a watershed basis, we run the risk of the
plan review process being piecemeal and exacerbate risks associated with natural hazards and for
cumulative negative environmental impacts.
Bill 229 changes will remove the responsibility for municipally appointed CA Board members to
represent the interests of the Conservation Authority.
The P
municipal representatives on CA Boards act in the interests of their own municipality rather than the
This contradicts the fiduciary duty of board members to represent the best interests of the
corporation they are overseeing. It puts an individual municipal interest above the conservation
authority interests.
It is contrary to a recent recommendation by the Auditor General that states Conservation Authority
Board Members should act in the interest of the Conservation Authority and not their municipality.
This change undermines the ability of Conservation Authority Boards to address the broader
environmental and resource management issues facing our watersheds today. It limits discourse on
these issues and other programs and services that address watershed-wide issues spanning municipal
boundaries in a time of increasing climate change.
Bill 229 will reduce the ability for enforcement of the Section 28 Regulation, putting residents and the
environment at risk by not providing Conservation Authorities the necessary tools to control illegal
activities.
The current revisions significantly limit enforce the regulation.
Conservation authorities will have to continue to rely on search warrants to gain entry to a property
where infractions/compliance is a concern taking time and costing money. Reasonable grounds for
obtaining a search warrant now cannot be obtained unless the activity can be viewed without entry
onto the property (i.e. from the road). This will protect would be violators of the regulation.
The ability to issue Stop (work) Orders has been repealed. This is an important enforcement tool that
conservation authorities have been requesting for years. Without this tool, conservation authorities
must obtain an injunction to stop unauthorized activities. Obtaining injunctions takes further staff
time and Authorities will incur significant costs for legal and court fees. Given the lack of Provincial
funding this cost will be borne by our municipalities and ultimately the taxpayers. The time needed to
obtain such an order can be lengthy resulting in unnecessary and significant damage to the
environment, or alteration of a floodplain which then puts people at risk.
getting tough with polluters. Illegal filling, dumping of contaminated materials, destruction of
wetlands and significant habitat as identified in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan are happening.
Without the necessary tools, the public and environment are at risk.
Draft Resolution of Support
The following is a draft resolution of support for your consideration:
WHEREAS the Province has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID 19 Act -
Schedule 6 Conservation Authorities Act;
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WHEREAS the Legislation introduces several changes and new sections that could remove and/or
engaging in review and appeal of planning applications;
WHEREAS we rely on the watershed expertise provided by local conservation authorities to protect
residents, property, and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development and
engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the Planning Act;
WHEREAS the changes allow the Minister to make decisions without conservation authority watershed
data and expertise;
WHEREAS the Legislation suggests that the Minister will have the ability to establish standards and
requirements for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between the conservation authorities
and municipalities to meet local watershed needs;
WHEREAS municipalities require a longer transition time to put in place agreements with conservation
authorities for non-mandatory programs;
WHEREAS municipalities believe that the appointment of municipal representatives on conservation
authority boards should be a municipal decision; and the Chair and Vice Chair of the conservation
authority boards should be duly elected;
WHEREAS the ch
board member to represent the best interests of the conservation authority and its responsibility to the
watershed;
WHEREAS conservation authorities have already been working with the Province, development sector and
municipalities to streamline and speed up permitting and planning approvals through Conservation
WHEREAS changes to the legislation will create more red tape and costs for the conservation authorities,
their municipal partners, and potentially result in delays in the development approval process;
AND WHEREAS municipalities value and rely on the natural habitats and water resources within
conservation authority jurisdictions for the health and well-being of residents; municipalities value
safe drinking water;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
THAT the Province of Ontario work with conservation authorities to address their concerns by
repealing and/or amending changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act set out
in Bill 229;
THAT the Province of Ontario delay enactment of clauses affecting municipal concerns;
THAT the Province of Ontario provide a longer transition period up to December 2022 for non-
mandatory programs to enable coordination of conservation authority municipal budget processes;
THAT the Province respect the current conservation authority/municipal relationships;
AND THAT the Province embrace their long-standing partnership with the conservation authorities
and provide them with the tools and financial resources they need to effectively implement their
watershed management role.
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Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to continuing to work with your municipality into
the future.
Sincerely,
Mike Walters
Chief Administrative Officer
m.walters@lsrca.on.ca
cc: Regional and Municipal Clerks
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Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority
November 16, 2020
Nottawasaga Valley Watershed CAOs
(via email distribution list)
Dear Nottawasga Valley Watershed CAOs:
Re: Provincial Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act
(Budget Measures), 2020
We are writing on behalf of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority to seek your
municipality’s support to address several changes introduced by the Province to the
Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act inBill 229, Protect, Support and Recover
from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020.
These changes significantly limit the ability of conservation authorities to protect Ontario’s
environment, ensure people and property are safe from natural hazards and to apply
watershed-based decisions on development. Ultimately, these changes in many ways,
remove much of conservation authorities’ ability to influence the overall health and
protection of Ontario’s citizens and the environment.
In 2018, the Province began to review Conservation Authority operations with three key
goals in mind:
Improve consistency and transparency of the programs and services that
conservation authorities deliver,
Provide additional oversight for municipalities and the province, and
Streamline conservation authority permitting and land use planning reviews to
increase accountability, consistency, and transparency.
Since the launch of the review, conservation authorities have been working to meet
Provincial expectations regarding consistency and transparency of programs and services
and to streamline planning and permitting processes. Since that time, authorities have
worked collectively to:
Adopt consistent By-Laws by December of 2018,
Implement best management practices regarding governance and administration,
Voluntarily reduce timelines for issuance of permits, and
Initiate client centric service training and monitoring protocols to document
improvements in service delivery.
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
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8195 8Line, Utopia, ON L0M 1T0
T: 705-424-1479 F: 705-424-2115
A member of Conservation Ontario
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Conservation authorities have demonstrated their willingness to work with the Province and
change to meet provincial expectations. Unfortunately, the current changes introduced by
the Province show no regard for these efforts and many of the proposed changes have
consequences which are counterproductive and will increase red tape, cost taxpayers more,
and place Ontario’s residents and environment at risk.
The following is a summary of our concerns and a resolution that we would respectfully ask
you to bring forward to your mayor and council to support.
Summary of Concerns
Provincial Bill 229 changes to both the Conservation Authorities Act and the
Planning Act eliminates the conservation authorities’ science-based watershed
approach which currently protects Ontario’s environment.
Conservation authorities are important agencies who help protect Ontario’s
environment. Their science-based watershed information helps to steer development
to appropriate places where it will not harm the environment or create risks to
people.
CAs bring watershed science and information to the various tables where
development and growth are being reviewed and discussed.
Provincial changes limit conservation authorities’ ability to provide input to municipal
planning applications and to permit decisions and appeals.
The conservation authority watershed model hasserved Ontario well and is relied
upon by many levels of government, businesses, and residents to protect the
environment from upstream to downstream.
Conservation authorities undertake watershed-scale monitoring, data collection,
management and modelling; watershed-scale studies, plans, assessments and
strategies; and watershed-wide actions including stewardship, communication,
outreach and education activities that protect our environment on a watershed basis.
Bill 229 changes will create more costs, delays and red tape around permit and
planning applications and appeals.
There are new appeal processes proposed which will significantly slow down the
permitting process, creating delays and more red tape. This will also result in
additional costs which would need to be recovered by increasing permit fees or
through increases to municipal levies.
If applicants are not satisfied with decisions made by the Hearing Boards (CA Board
of Directors and/or Executive), the new changes will allow applicants to appeal
directly to the Minister, who could make his or her own decision and issue a permit.
Alternatively, or in addition, the applicant can appeal a decision of the conservation
authority to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT).
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These changes could add as many as 200 days to the application process.
Bill 229 changes will remove conservation authorities’ ability to independently
appeal decisions made around permits and municipal planning applications. This
will put more people and infrastructure at risk of flooding and other natural
hazards as well as add additional stressors to Ontario’s biodiversity.
Conservation authorities’ regulatory role is not always a popular one, but it is very
important. Being able to participate in appeal processes ensures that the watershed
lens is being applied to planning and land use decisions and that people and their
property are protected from natural hazards such as flooding.
Without the ability to look at development applications on a watershed basis, we run
the risk of theplan review process being piecemeal and exacerbate risks associated
with natural hazards and for cumulative negative environmental impacts.
Bill 229 changes will remove the responsibility for municipally appointed CA
Board members to represent the interests of the Conservation Authority.
The Province has changed the ‘Duty to Members’ section of the Conservation
Authorities Act to have municipal representatives on CA Boards act in the interests of
their own municipality rather than the conservation authority’s interests.
This contradicts the fiduciary duty of board members to represent the best interests
of the corporation they are overseeing. It puts an individual municipal interest above
the conservation authority interests.
It is contrary to a recent recommendation by the Auditor General that states
Conservation Authority Board Members should act in the interest of the Conservation
Authority and not their municipality.
This change undermines the ability of Conservation Authority Boards to address the
broader environmental and resource management issues facing our watersheds
today. It limits discourse on these issues and other programs and services that
address watershed-wide issues spanning municipal boundaries in a time of
increasing climate change.
Bill 229 will reduce the ability for enforcement of the Section 28 Regulation,
putting residents and the environment at risk by not providing Conservation
Authorities the necessary tools to control illegal activities.
The current revisions significantly limit a Conservation Authority’s ability to enforce
the regulation. Conservation authorities will have to continue to rely on search
warrants to gain entry to a property where infractions/compliance is a concern
taking time and costing money. Reasonable grounds for obtaining a search warrant
now cannot be obtained unless the activity can be viewed without entry onto the
property (i.e. from the road). This will protect would be violators of the regulation.
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The ability to issue Stop (work) Orders has been repealed. This is an important
enforcement tool that conservation authorities have been requesting for years.
Without this tool, conservation authorities must obtain an injunction to stop
unauthorized activities. Obtaining injunctions takes further staff timeand Authorities
will incur significant costs for legal and court fees. Given the lack of Provincial
funding this cost will be borne by our municipalities and ultimately the taxpayers.
The time needed to obtain such an order can be lengthy resulting in unnecessary
and significant damage to the environment, or alteration of a floodplain which then
puts people at risk.
This unintended consequence is contrary to the Province’s Made in Ontario Plan
which references getting tough with polluters. Illegal filling, dumping of
contaminated materials, destruction of wetlands and significant habitat as identified
in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan are happening. Without the necessary tools, the
public and environment are at risk.
Draft Resolution of Support
The following is a draft resolution of support for your consideration:
WHEREAS the Province has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID
19 Act -Schedule 6 –Conservation Authorities Act;
WHEREASthe Legislation introduces several changes and new sections that could remove
and/or significantly hinder conservation authorities’ role in regulating development, permit
appeal process and engaging in review and appeal of planning applications;
WHEREAS we rely on the watershed expertise provided by local conservation authorities
to protect residents, property, and local natural resources on a watershed basis by
regulating development and engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the
Planning Act;
WHEREAS the changes allow the Minister to make decisions without conservation
authority watershed data and expertise;
WHEREAS the Legislation suggests that the Minister will have the ability to establish
standards and requirements for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between
the conservationauthorities and municipalities to meet local watershed needs;
WHEREASmunicipalities require a longer transition time to put in place agreements with
conservation authorities for non-mandatory programs;
WHEREASmunicipalities believe that the appointment of municipal representatives on
conservation authority boards should be a municipal decision; and the Chair and Vice Chair
of the conservation authority boards should be duly elected;
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WHEREASthe changes to the ‘Duty of Members’ contradicts the fiduciary duty of a
conservation authority board member to represent the best interests of the conservation
authority and its responsibility to the watershed;
WHEREASconservation authorities have already been working with the Province,
development sector and municipalities to streamline and speed up permitting and planning
approvals through Conservation Ontario’s Client Service and Streamlining Initiative;
WHEREAS changes to the legislation will create more red tape and costs for the
conservation authorities, their municipal partners, and potentially result in delays in the
development approval process;
AND WHEREASmunicipalities value and rely on the natural habitats and water resources
within conservation authority jurisdictions for the health and well-being of residents;
municipalities value conservation authorities’ work to prevent and manage the impacts of
flooding and other natural hazards; and municipalities value conservation authorities’ work
to ensure safe drinking water;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
THATthe Province of Ontario work with conservation authorities to address their
concerns by repealing and/or amending changes to the Conservation Authorities Act
and the Planning Act set out in Bill 229;
THATthe Province of Ontario delay enactment of clauses affecting municipal
concerns;
THAT the Province of Ontario provide a longer transition period up to December
2022 for non-mandatory programs to enable coordination of conservation authority
municipal budget processes;
THATthe Province respect the current conservation authority/municipal
relationships;
AND THATthe Province embrace their long-standing partnership with the
conservation authorities and provide them with the tools and financial resources they
need to effectively implement their watershed management role.
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to continuing to work with your
municipality into the future.
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Sincerely,
Keith WhiteMariane McLeodDoug Hevenor
Board ChairBoard Vice-ChairChief AdministrativeOfficer
cc:WatershedClerks
NVCA Board Members
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Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
07-20-BOD
MINUTES
October 23, 2020
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting Via WebEx
Present:
Councillor Keith White, ChairEssa (Township)
Councillor Gail LittleAmaranth (Township)
Councillor Mariane Mcleod, Vice-Chair Collingwood (Town)
Councillor Margaret MercerMelancthon (Township)
Deputy Mayor Bob MeadowsAdjala-Tosorontio (Township)
Councillor George Watson, Past Chair Wasaga Beach (Town)
Councillor Thom PatersonClearview (Township)
Councillor Andrea MatrosovsBlue Mountains (Town)
Councillor Ralph ManketlowMono (Town)
Councillor Dane NielsenGrey Highlands (Municipality)
Councillor Donna JebbNew Tecumseth (Town)
Councillor Shirley BoxemMulmur (Township)
Councillor Rob NicolInnisfil (Town)
Councillor Cathy KeaneOro-Medonte (Township)
Departed 9:25am
Councillor Walter BenottoShelburne (Town)
Councillor Raj SandhuBradford West Gwillimbury (Town)
Regrets:
Mayor Don AllenSpringwater (Township)
Councillor Gary HarveyBarrie (City)
Staff:
Doug Hevenor, Chief Administrative Officer; Chris Hibberd, Director Watershed
Management Services; Byron Wesson, Director Conservation Services; Sheryl
Flannagan, Director Corporate Services; Ryan Post, Manager Watershed Science;
Haleigh Ferguson, ExecutiveAdministrator/Recorder
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair White called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
2.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None declared.
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3.MOTION TO ADOPT AGENDA
RES: 55-20
Moved by: Cllr. Margaret Mercer Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bob Meadows
RESOLVED THAT:the agenda for the Board of Directors Meeting #07-20-
BOD dated October 23, 2020 be approved.
Carried;
4.ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair White announced to the Board of Director’s that the NVCA hasstarted
presenting our 2021 Draft Budget to our member’s councils and have more
scheduled during the commenting period.
Chair White shed light on the preliminary performance numbers from NVCA’s
Regulation Technician Dyce, for CALC and CO permit timelines.He thanked
staff from the Engineering, Planning and Regulations & Enforcement
departments for all of their hard work.
5.PRESENTATIONS
There wereno presentations for this meeting.
6.DEPUTATIONS
There wereno deputations for this meeting.
7.DELEGATIONS
There wereno delegations for this meeting.
8.HEARINGS
There wereno hearings for this meeting.
9.DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Board Members are requested to identify items from the Consent List that
they wish to have considered for separate discussion.
10.ADOPTION OF CONSENT LIST AND IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS
REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
RES: 56-20
Moved by: Cllr. George Watson Seconded by: Cllr. Thom Paterson
RESOLVED THAT:agenda item numbers B-1 and C-3 wereidentified as
requiring separate discussion, be referred for discussion under Agenda Item
#9; and
FURTHER THAT:all Consent List Agenda Items not referred for separate
discussion be adopted as submitted to the board and staff be authorized to
take all necessary action required to give effect to same; and
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FURTHER THAT:any items in the consent list not referred for separate
discussion, and for which conflict has been declared, are deemed not to have
been voted on or discussed by the individual making the declaration.
Carried;
11.CONSENT LIST
a.Adoption of Minutes
i.Approved by Consent.
RESOLVED THAT:the minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting 06-20-BOD
dated September 25, 2020 be approved.
Carried;
b.Correspondence
i.Letter dated October 7, 2020, written by George Vadeboncoeur, CAO,
Wasaga Beach, regarding NVCA's 2021-2025 Draft Business Plan.
c.Staff Reports
i.Staff Report No. 33-07-20-BOD from Director, Corporate Services regarding
the Third Quarter Budget Report.
Approved by Consent.
RESOLVED THAT:the Board of Directors receive Staff Report No. 33-07-20-
BOD regarding the 2020 third quarter financials; and
FURTHER THAT:staff continue to monitor budget activities.
Carried;
ii.Staff Report No. 34-07-20-BOD from Director, Watershed Management
Services regarding Updates to the Hearing Guidelines –Appendix B of
Procedures for Implementation of Ontario Regulation 172/06.
Approved by Consent.
RESOLVED THAT:the Board of Directors receive Staff Report No. 34-07-20-
BOD that outlines the housekeeping updates to the NVCA Hearing Guidelines,
Section 4 and Appendix B of Procedures for the Implementation of Ontario
Regulation 172/06.
FURTHER THAT:the updated Hearing Guidelines be approved as attached.
Carried;
iii.Staff Report No. 35-07-20-BOD from Manager, Watershed Science regarding
Final Approval for the NVCA's 2021-2025 Business Plan.
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RES: 57-20
Moved by: Cllr. Walter Benotto Seconded by: Cllr. Raj Sandhu
RESOLVED THAT:the Board of Directors receive Staff Report No. 35-07-20-
BOD and approve the 2021-2025 NVCA Business Plan.
Carried;
iv.Staff Report No. 36-07-20-BOD from Communications Coordinator regarding
Communications Report -September 12, 2020 –October 9, 2020.
Approved by Consent.
RESOLVED THAT:Staff Report No. 36-07-20-BOD regarding NVCA
Communications –September 12, 2020 –October 9, 2020, be received.
Carried;
12.OTHER BUSINESS
Vice-Chair McLeod commented on the recent tours of our watershed hosted
by the NVCA. She encouraged all members and their councils to participate in
these tours to have the opportunity to get a firsthand look at all the workthe
NVCA does in our watershed and the benefits this work does for their
municipalities.
13.ADJOURN
RES: 58-20
Moved by: Cllr. Donna Jebb Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Bob Meadows
RESOLVED THAT:this meeting adjourn at 9:35 a.m.to meet again on
November 27, 2020 or at the call of the Chair.
Carried;
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NVCA Board Meeting Highlights November 27, 2020
Next Meeting: December 11, 2020, location to be determined
For the full meeting agenda including documents and reports, visit nvca.on.ca/about/boardofdirectors
The November 27, 2020 Board meeting was
The watershed science program staff offer a
held electronically through WebEx, and
very unique skill set which can be beneficially
streamed on YouTube for public viewing due to
utilized in partnered program delivery while
COVID-19 restrictions.
offering a value added, watershed perspective.
Our next scheduled board meeting will be held
Presently, the program is exploring potential
on December 11, 2020.
business opportunities related to storm water
management, planting plan inspections, and if
Response to Bill 229
directed, post development monitoring
opportunities.
response to the
Depending on the status of the regulations
Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19
associated to Bill 108, once announced, the
Act (Budget Measurers), 2020
Watershed Science program recognizes that
program components may need to be a part of
Click here for the resolution
a larger MOU between the NVCA and the
municipalities.
Presentation on Watershed Science
The Manager of Watershed Science provided a
Response to the Township of Oro-
program overview and outlined program
direction along with implications of Bill 108.
The mayor of Oro-Medonte sent a letter to
The working mission of the program is to:
NVCA CAO Doug Hevenor requesting the
Undertake water (surface water and
following:
groundwater) and ecological monitoring and to
NVCA include a column in the budget to
ensure that the organization has adequate and
reflect the amount of revenue received by
accurate scientific information to support both
municipalities for Planning and Permit User
internal and external partners while
fees
championing the Source Water Protection
Program.
NVCA removing per diem and mileage for
board members to attend board meetings
Complemented by three full time staff and one
from the budget, and that the per diems
contract staff with over 50 years of collective
and mileage be paid by each individual
experience, the program mission is completed
through five program-specific strategic areas:
municipality of behalf of their
Field Monitoring, Source Water Protection,
representatives.
Information and Data Management,
Communication, and Business Excellence and
NVCA staff will provide more information in two
Development.
staff reports regarding these matters.
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to avoid conflict with other NVCA events and
Conservation Services Permit Fees
activities.
The Board of Directors approved the increase of
fees to NVCA conservation areas starting on
Pass type Fees
January 1, 2020.
Annual Pass $150
Special Event $150
The fees collected for use of our lands and
Single Family (1hr) $50
infrastructure are applied towards general
Single Family (full day) $100
ownership costs including maintenance,
health/safety and helping to conserve property
The estimated annual increase in revenues as a
features. NVCA staff have always balanced our
result of the parking fee increase is anticipated
land protection needs with an entrepreneurial
to be in the magnitude of $10,000. With the
mind set.
COVID-19 pandemic expected to continue into
As our watershed population grows, the desired
2021, we are forecasting enhanced day use
use of our properties increases. Activities taking
visits and would see that figure rise
place on our lands go beyond a leisurely hike,
substantially.
and include hunting, angling, professional
photography, movie shoots and weddings,
Great Lakes Local Action Fund
among others. To ensure cost recovery and
The Board has provided support for two NVCA
competiveness we are in need of
proposals submitted to the Great Lakes Local
updating/creating fee structures for some of
Action Fund:
these activities.
1. Take a Load Off: Restoring Green
In the last few years, Lands staff have built new
Infrastructure to Reduce Phosphorus,
trails, bathrooms and installed signage to help
Bacteria and Thermal Pollution and Flooding
visitors have a better experience in NVCA
the Nottawasaga Valley and Georgian Bay,
conservation areas.
Lake Huron
If approved, this funding will be used to
Below are the new fees, effective January 1,
reduce barriers our landowners face to
2021.
Group Camping
Current New
systems reducing phosphorus, nitrate,
$8.50/night $10.00/night
sediment, fecal bacteria, agriculture spill
and thermal pollution loading to surface and
groundwater. This project addresses many
Day Parking Pass
complex issues facing this watershed by
Current New
reducing thermal impacts, mitigating non-
$6.50/day $10.00/day
point source pollution, improving stream
connectivity, and enhancing biodiversity and
Seasonal Parking Pass
habitat.
Current New
2. Collingwood Urban Water Quality
$45.50/year $70.00/year
Characterization
If approved for the funding, NVCA will
Photography (Professional sessions)
partner with Blue Mountain Trust Foundation
Visitors are welcome to take photographs at our
and Environment Network to conduct year-
conservation areas. Professional photographers
round water quality sampling on both of
are required to obtain a photography permit
Collingwood's urban rivers - Black Ash Creek
prior to their session and to schedule their visit
and Pretty River.
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The goal is to map urban pollution sources
and areas of elevated concentrations in
rivers.
The public documents created by this
project will be tools for local community and
government action to work together to
retrofit and rehabilitate urban runoff
problem areas.
Educational material will be produced to
targeting the general public and school-age
children will be produced and disseminated
through project partners an
existing school board contacts to teach
about the urban pollution and urban
watercourses.
Upcoming events
December NVCA Board Meeting
Friday, December 11 9:00 AM 12:00 PM
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Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting No. BOD-11-20
Friday, October 30, 2020
Held virtually via Zoom
Meeting Minutes
LSRCA Board Members Present
Regional Chairman W. Emmerson (Chair), Councillor P. Ferragine Councillor (Vice Chair),
Councillor K. Aylwin, Mayor D. Barton, , Mayor B. Drew, Councillor A. Eek, Councillor K.
Ferdinands, Councillor W. Gaertner, Councillor R. Greenlaw, Mayor V. Hackson, Councillor S.
Harrison-McIntyre, Mayor M. Quirk, Councillor C. Riepma, Regional Councillor T. Vegh,
Councillor A. Waters,
LSRCA Board Members Absent
Township of Ramara Councillor E. Yeo Mayor D. Bath-Hadden
LSRCA Staff Present
R. Baldwin, T. Barnett, M. Bessey, K. Biddie, A. Brown K. Christensen, C. Connell, M. Critch, P.
Davies, J. Doyley, N. Hamley, S. Jagminas, B. Kemp, N. Knight B. Longstaff, S. MacKinnon, N.
G. Peat, M. Rosato, C. Taylor, K. Toffan, M. Walters, K. Yemm, K. Zeppieri
Guests in Attendance
None
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest or Conflict of Interest
Mayor Quirk declared a conflict of interest with Item 1a) due to the fact that the Town of
Georgina recently voted against the LSRCA permit issued on Maple Lake Estates.
Approval of Agenda
Moved by: V. Hackson
Seconded by: A. Eek
BOD-121-20 Resolved That the content of the Agenda for the October 30, 2020
meeting of the LSRCA Board of Directors be approved as presented. Carried
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Adoption of Minutes
a) Board of Directors
Moved by: A. Waters
Seconded by: W. Gaertner
BOD-122-20 Resolved That
BOD-10-20 held on Friday, September 25, 2020 be approved as circulated.
Carried
Announcements
a) Chair Emmerson offered condolences on behalf of the Board of Directors to Regional
Councillor Vegh on the recent passing of his Mother.
b) General Manager, Conservation Lands
a successful fall Forest School amid the challenging times, noting many wonderful
comments were received from parents of attending students.
c) CAO Walters was pleased to advise that the next strategic plan is
underway and is being led internally by our Communications team.
V. Presentations
a) Third Quarter Financial Summary and Forecast
General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services, Mark Critch, provided a presentation on
the
operations have been significantly impacted by COVID-19; however, management has taken
immediate and measured action to address the changes and minimize the financial impact. He
noted the projected deficit being forecast for 2020 has increased but was pleased to advise that
additional municipal funding is not anticipated. The financial condition of LSRCA continues to
remain strong, and staff are keeping a close eye on reserves and deferred revenue for year end.
He explained some of the impacts on 2020 outcomes, notably the education program outcomes
were delivered using different methods online learning pages, outdoor learning opportunities
with Boards; planning applications are down year-over-year as site plan applications are steady,
but subdivision plan applications are down 50%; spring planting has been deferred to 2021, and
fall planting is taking place now with 1,470 trees and shrubs planted. Progress has been made
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on some capital projects through the year, some have been completed or are substantially
complete.
Some key forecast assumptions for 2020 include that additional funding from municipal
partners will not be required to cover projected operational deficit; deferred revenue will be
utilized to finish priority annual operating work; most municipal funding partners are expected
to pay their full funding notices for 2020; and draws from the rate stabilization will be utilized
for the projected deficit at year end.
To view this presentation, please click this link: 2020 3rd Quarter Financial Update
Moved by: A. Waters
Seconded by: K. Aylwin
BOD-123-20 Resolved That the presentation by General Manager, Corporate and
Financial Services, Mark Critch, regarding the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
or
information. Carried
Staff Report No. 41-20-BOD regarding the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
quarter 2020 financial summary and forecast was included in the agenda.
Moved by: A. Waters
Seconded by: K. Aylwin
BOD-124-20 Resolved That Staff Report No. 41-20-
Quarter Financial Report and Year-End Forecast for the period ending September
30, 2020 be received for information. Carried
b) Progress Update: Carbon Reduction Strategy
General Manager, Integrated Watershed Management, Ben Longstaff, and the Manager of
Forestry and Greenspace Services, Phil Davies, provided an update on the progress made on
implementation of corporate carbon reduction strategy, designed to reduce our
corporate carbon emissions from our day-to-day business. In 2018, staff established baseline
emissions for the Authority operations using the year 2016 which totalled 69 tonnes. Staff
identified several opportunities for significant reductions and as a result adopted an ambitious
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carbon reduction target of 42 tonnes or 60% of the total emissions to be achieved by 2026.
Vehicle fleet travel was identified as having the single greatest opportunity for reductions and
efforts to retool our current fleet vehicles as well examining staff behaviour relative to vehicle
use. Behavioural change initiatives were modelled around a rewards program, where the more
behavioural changes staff made, the more rewards and potential prizes staff were eligible for.
Next, s-leased fleet vehicles, and the entire
passenger fleet now utilizes electric as well as hybrid electric vehicles. Six charging stations
were installed to service the vehicles and allow staff and visitors opportunities to charge their
vehicles when visiting our offices. The combined initiative has led to a reduction in carbon
emissions of more than 21 tonnes in 2019. This means the Authority is well ahead of schedule
having achieved more than 50% of its current target with still 6 more years to go to achieve the
remaining balance.
To view this presentation, please click this link: LSRCA Carbon Reduction Strategy Progress
For more information on corporate carbon reduction strategy, please contact
Ben Longstaff at b.longstaff@lsrca.on.ca or Phil Davies at p.davies@lsrca.on.ca.
Moved by: S. Harrison-McIntyre
Seconded by: D. Barton
BOD-125-20 Resolved That the presentation by General Manager, Integrated
Watershed Management, Ben Longstaff, and Manager, Forestry and Greenspace
Services, Phil Davies, regarding the progress made on implementation of the
corporate carbon reduction strategy be received for information. Carried
Staff Report No. 42-20-BOD regarding the progress made on implementing the corporate
carbon reduction strategy was included in the agenda.
Moved by: S. Harrison-McIntyre
Seconded by: D. Barton
BOD-126-20 Resolved That Staff Report No. 42-20-BOD regarding the progress
made on implementing the corporate carbon reduction strategy be received for
information. Carried
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Hearings
There were no hearings at this meeting.
Deputations
There were no deputations at this meeting.
Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
Item No. 2 was identified under items requiring separate discussion.
Adoption of Items not Requiring Separate Discussion
Item No. 1a) was identified as items not requiring separate discussion.
Moved by: C. Riepma
Seconded by: T. Vegh
BOD-127-20 Resolved That the following recommendations respecting the
submitted to the Board, and staff be authorized to take all necessary action
required to give effect to same. Carried
1. Correspondence (Item a)
BOD-128-20 Resolved That correspondence listed in the agenda as Item 1a) be
received for information. Carried
Consideration of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
2. LSRCA 2021 Budget Update
Chair Emmerson asked that staff provide additional information to the Board regarding budget
increases being sought by neighbouring conservation authorities for a more fulsome picture of
Moved by: P. Ferragine
Seconded by: K. Ferdinands
BOD-129-20 Resolved That Staff Report No. 43-20-BOD regarding an update on
dget be received for information. Carried
Closed Session
There were no Closed Session items for this meeting.
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Other Business
a) LSRCA and COVID-19
CAO Walters provided an update on re-opening the Authority offices, noting he had been
hopeful to begin opening offices before the new year while following provincial and regional
guidelines. Based on the current rise in cases, it will likely be later in 2021 before staff return to
our physical offices. He was pleased to note, however, that services continue to be fully
functional as staff continue to work from home. This will most likely continue once the offices
are slowly opened again to ensure the safety of all staff. Human Resources staff will also be
drafting a work-from-home policy in 2021. CAO Walters also reported staff morale for the most
part is high, virtual meetings with departments are held regularly and managers are meeting
1:1 with staff members using Microsoft Teams video chats. Full virtual staff meetings are still
being held monthly, as well as virtual Breakfast with the CAO with smaller groups of staff.
b) Pefferlaw Dam
Mayor Quirk asked for an update on the Pefferlaw Dam. CAO Walters noted that scenarios are
being worked on in preparation for public engagement. He also advised that no additional
information has been received regarding ownership of the dam.
Adjournment
Moved by: V. Hackson
Seconded by: R. Greenlaw
BOD-130-20 Resolved That the meeting be adjourned at 10:40 a.m. Carried
Michael Walters, Chief Administrative Officer
Regional Chairman Wayne Emmerson, Chair
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Special Meeting of the Board or Directors
Board of Directors Meeting No. BOD-12-20
Friday, November 6, 2020
Held virtually via Zoom
Meeting Minutes
LSRCA Board Members Present
Regional Chairman W. Emmerson (Chair), Councillor P. Ferragine Councillor (Vice Chair), Mayor
D. Barton, Mayor B. Drew, Councillor A. Eek, Councillor K. Ferdinands, Councillor W. Gaertner,
Councillor R. Greenlaw, Mayor V. Hackson, Councillor S. Harrison-McIntyre, Mayor M. Quirk,
Councillor C. Riepma, Regional Councillor T. Vegh, Councillor A. Waters, Councillor E. Yeo
LSRCA Board Members Absent
Township of Ramara, Councillor K. Aylwin, Mayor D. Bath-Hadden
LSRCA Staff Present
T. Barnett, K. Christensen, M. Walters
Guests in Attendance
None
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest or Conflict of Interest
Approval of Agenda
Prior to the meeting, Chair Emmerson made a request to the Board to waive procedural by-law
in order to call a Special Meeting on Friday, November 6, 2020 regarding a Human Resources
Moved by: S. Harrison-McIntyre
Seconded by: B. Drew
BOD-131-20 Resolved That the -law in
order to call a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors to deal with a Human
notice be approved. Carried
Moved by: P. Ferragine
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Seconded by: V. Hackson
BOD-132-20 Resolved That the content of the Agenda for the November 6, 2020
Special Meeting of the LSRCA Board of Directors be approved as presented.
Carried
Closed Session
Moved by: C. Riepma
Seconded by: D. Barton
BOD-133-20 Resolved That the Board move to Closed Session to deal with a
Confidential Human Resources matter; and
FURTHER THAT the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director Human Resources,
and the Coordinator BOD/CAO remain in the meeting for the discussion. Carried
Rise from Closed Session and Report Progress
Moved by: R. Greenlaw
Seconded by: K. Ferdinands
BOD-134-20 Resolved That the Board rise from Closed Session and report
findings. Carried
a. Human Resources Matter
Moved by: P. Ferragine
Seconded by: D. Barton
BOD-135-20 Resolved That the Confidential human resources matter be
received; and
Further That the Board of Directors of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority authorize the Chair to present a Letter of Employment, based on the
parameters discussed at the November 6, 2020 meeting, to the preferred
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candidate for the position of Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-Treasurer.
Unanimously Carried
Adjournment
Moved by: K. Ferdinands
Seconded by: A. Waters
BOD-136-20 Resolved That the meeting be adjourned at 12:00 p.m. Carried
Michael Walters, Chief Administrative Officer
Regional Chairman Wayne Emmerson, Chair
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14.e) Correspondence dated November 17, 2020 from Town of Fort Erie and ...
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14.e) Correspondence dated November 17, 2020 from Town of Fort Erie and ...
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17.a) 2020-126: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of An Agreement Betw...
Municipal Act, 2001,S.O. 2001
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17.b) 2020-129: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Pre-Servicing A...
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13,
as amended
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Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000).
Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000)
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Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000.00)
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17.c) 2020-131: Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreemen...
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17.c) 2020-131: Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreemen...
Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25
Fire Protection and Prevention Act,
S.O. 1997
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The Arbitration Act
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17.d) 2020-132: Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreemen...
Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25
Fire Protection and Prevention Act,
S.O. 1997
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17.d) 2020-132: Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreemen...
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17.d) 2020-132: Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreemen...
The Arbitration Act
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19.a) 2020-130: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council...
Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C. 25, as amended
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