03 24 2021 Council Agenda The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Agenda
Electronic Meeting
Township of Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Proud Heritage,Exciting Future 9:00 a.m. - Closed Session
10:00 a.m. - Open Session
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facilities including the Administration Centre were closed to the public. We will
continue to offer services online and over the telephone.
Input on agenda items are welcome and encouraged.
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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:
The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the
traditional land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and
ancestral territory of the Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa
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[Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we] and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee]
nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. It continues
today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the historic
Metis Community in Penetanguishene.
The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this
land, specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-
Council and the Williams Treaties First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation
also continues to pay respect and protect their ancestors and heritage on this
land. We honour the Indigenous history and culture that has thrived for
millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us together as partners in
the spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are all Treaty
People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we
can move forward together towards Reconciliation.
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) Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services re:
Acquisition/disposition of land (Edgar Community Hall).
d) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the
municipality (Litigation/Procurement).
e) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Personal matters about an identifiable individual
(Personnel Matter).
5. Minutes of Council and Committees:
5 - 20 a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
6. Recognition of Achievements:
None.
7. Public Meetings:
None.
8. Deputations/Presentations:
None.
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9. 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. Refer to Procedural By-Law No. 2017-165 for additional
information.
10. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
21 - 29 a) CAO2021-3, Shannon Johnson, Director, Finance/Treasurer; and Harold
Daynard, Manager, Information Technology re: RFP Award - Township ERP
System Phase 1 .
30 - 67 b) DS2021-34, Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner re: Designation of the
Old Town Hall and Cenotaph, located at 833 Line 7 North, under the Ontario
Heritage Act [Refer to Item 17a)].
68 - 74 c) DS2021-36, Garry McCartney, Chief Building Official re: Proposed
Amendments to the Building Fees and Charges By-law [Refer to Item 17b)].
75 - 80 d) DS2021-37, Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement/Chief
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer re: Tethering of Canines.
11. Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only:
81 a) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Update on COVID-19 Actions.
12. Reports of Members of Council:
a) Updates from Council Representatives — County of Simcoe and Township
Partners and Agencies.
Provides an opportunity for the Township's representatives at the County of
Simcoe, and the Council members appointed as the Township's
representatives at the Township's Partners and Agencies, to deliver updates
on the activities of the County of Simcoe and the Township's Partners and
Agencies.
13. Announcements:
14. Consent Agenda:
82 a) Announcements of Interest to the Public:
1. Reduced Load Restrictions in Effect, March 1 - April 30, 2021.
83 - 95 b) Correspondence received March 16, 2021 from Ontario Provincial Police
(OPP) re: 2020-2022 Action Plan.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
15. Communications/Petitions:
96 - 97 a)
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Correspondence dated February 10, 2021 from Alex Nuttall re: Request to
Purchase Township Property, 10 Kirkpatrick Street.
98 - 100 b) Correspondence dated March 5, 2021 from Stephen Semple re: Request to
Purchase Township Property, Portion of Road Allowance Abutting 15
O'Connell Lane.
16. Notice of Motions:
None.
17. By-Laws:
101 - 104 a) 2021-036: A By-law to Designate the Old Town Hall and Cenotaph under the
Ontario Heritage Act.
105 - 109 b) 2021-037: A By-Law to Amend By-Law, 2018-044, "A By-law of The
Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte to Provide for the Imposition of
Fees or Charges" and to repeal By-Law 2019-003 (Fees and Charges By-
law).
18. Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items):
19. Confirmation By-Law:
110 a) 2021-038: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
20. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021 9:00 a.m.
2018-2022 Council
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Councillor Ian Veitch
Councillor Tammy DeSousa
Councillor Cathy Keane
Councillor Shawn Scott
Councillor Randy Greenlaw
Regrets: Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough
Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Andria
Present: Leigh, Director, Development Services; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate
Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services;
Shannon Johnson, Manager, Finance/Deputy Treasurer; Hugh Murray,
Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Tamara Obee, Manager,
Human Resources, Health & Safety; Michelle Jakobi, Acting Director,
Environmental Services; Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner; Janette
Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Patrick Howse; and
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son Scharapenko, Information Management Technicians (IT)
Council and staff participated via ZOOM platform.
1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection:
Mayor H.S. Hughes assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order at the above
noted time followed by a moment of reflection.
The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional
land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the
Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we]
and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires
Confederacy. It continues today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including
the historic Metis Community in Penetanguishene.
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The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this land,
specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-Council and the
Williams Treaties First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation also continues to pay respect
and protect their ancestors and heritage on this land. We honour the Indigenous history
and culture that has thrived for millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us
together as partners in the spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are
all Treaty People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can
move forward together towards Reconciliation.
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Motion No. C210310-1
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Greenlaw
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, March 10, 2021 be
received and adopted;
That the comments received re: Item 10h), as outlined on the agenda, be received.
Carried.
Motion No. C210310-2
Moved by Scott, Seconded by DeSousa
Be it resolved that Rule 14.19a), as per the consolidated Procedural By-law No. 2017-165,
be suspended in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the 4 hour adjournment
requirement, if necessary.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
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Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
4. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
Motion No. C210310-3
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 9:02 a.m. to discuss
• Labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing Update); (Compensation).
Carried.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. C210310-4
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by DeSousa
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 9:43 a.m. and Report on the Closed Session Items 4
c) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing Update).
d) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (Compensation).
V"4% — Carried.
c) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing Update).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne
Aubichon, Clerk; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services; Donna Hewitt, Director,
Corporate Services; Tamara Obee, Manager, Human Resources, Health & Safety.
Motion No. C210310-5 is
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved that the confidential verbal information presented by Robin Dunn, CAO re:
Labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing Update) be received.
Carried.
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d) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (Compensation).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne
Aubichon, Clerk; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services; Donna Hewitt, Director,
Corporate Services; Tamara Obee, Manager, Human Resources, Health & Safety.
Motion No. C210310-6
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Veitch A*6'
Be it resolved that the confidential memorandum correspondence dated March 10, 2021 and
presented by Robin Dunn, CAO re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (Compensation)
be received.
Carried.
5. Minutes of Council and Committees:
a) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, February 16; Wednesday,
February 17; and Friday, February 19, 2021.
b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 .
Motion No. C210310-7 Lill,
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Greenlaw,
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the
a) Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, February 16; Wednesday, February 17;
Friday, February 19, 2021; and
b) Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, as amended, to correct Motion
No. C210224-15 to read:
r`Cj Coldwater & District Agricultural Society $200.
be received as circulated and adopted as amended.
Carried.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
6. Recognition of Achievements:
a) Correspondence dated February 11, 2021 from Andy Koopmans, Executive Director,
Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) re:
Shannon Johnson - Graduate of AMCTO's Diploma in Municipal Administration.
Motion No. C210310-8
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved A&
1. That the correspondence dated February 11 , 2021 from Andy Koopmans, Executive
Director, Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)
re: Shannon Johnson - Graduate of AMCTO's Diploma in Municipal Administration be
received.
2. That Shannon Johnson be recognized, as a graduate of AMCTO's Diploma in Municipal
Administration, under the Mayor's signature.
Carried.
8. Deputations/Presentations.
None.
9. Open Forum:
None.
10.Reports of Municipal Officers for Action: l'�I
a) FES2021-2, Donny Adamson, Deputy Chief re: Supply and Delivery of Three (3)
2021 Pickup Trucks.
Motion No. C210310-9
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by DeSousa
Be it resolved
1. That FES2021-2, Donny Adamson, Deputy Chief re: Supply and Delivery of Three
(3) 2021 Pickup Trucks be received and adopted.
2. That the Request for Quotation FES 2021-05 Supply and delivery of three (3) Pick-
up Trucks be awarded to Thor Motors in the amount of $115,877.00 plus HST.
3. That the Director, Fire & Emergency Services / Fire Chief be authorized to execute
the appropriate agreements on behalf of the Township.
4. That the bidders be thanked and notified under the Director, Fire & Emergency
Services / Fire Chief's signature.
Carried.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
b) DS2021-033, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Draft Plan of Subdivision
Application 2018-SUB-02 (East Oro Estates), Part of Lot 16, Con. 11 (Oro) Township of
Oro-Medonte [Refer to Items 17c) and g)].
Motion No. C210310-10
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved
1. That DS2021-033, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Draft Plan of
Subdivision Application 2018-SUB-02 (East Oro Estates), Part of Lot 16, Con. 11
(Oro) Township of Oro-Medonte be received and adopted.
2. That By-law 2021-028 to establish and assume the road widening into Line 11 North
be brought forward for Council's consideration.
3. That By-law 2021-034 to remove the Holding Provision applying to a portion of the
lands in the East Oro Estates subdivision development being proposed Lot 10 on the
draft M-plan be brought forward for Council's consideration.
4. That the Township of Oro-Medonte enter into a Subdivision Agreement with 1157391
Ontario Inc. (A.N.T. Homes) for the East Oro Estates development.
5. That the appropriate draft By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration to
enter into a Subdivision Agreement with 1157391 Ontario Inc. (A.N.T. Homes).
6. That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director, Development
Services' signature.
Carried.
c) OCS2021-4, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re: Award of
Tender OCS2021-04,_Guiderail Installation — Various Locations.
Motion No. C210310-11 'X -Iqw
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved
1. That OCS2021-4, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re:
Award of Tender OCS2021-04, Guiderail Installation — Various Locations be received
and adopted.
2. That Tender OCS2021-04 Guiderail Installation — Various Locations be awarded to
Borall Fencing and Guiderail Ltd. in the amount of $137,837.70 plus HST.
3. That the Director, Operations and Community Services be authorized to execute the
appropriate agreements on behalf of the Township.
4. That the bidders be thanked and notified under the Director, Operations and
Community Services' signature.
Carried.
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d) OCS2021-5, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re. Award of
Tender OCS2021-002 Microsurfacing.
Motion No. C210310-12
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved
1. That OCS2021-5, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re. Award
of Tender OCS2021-002 Microsurfacing be received and adopted.
2. That Tender OCS2021-02 Microsurfacing— Various Locations be awarded to Duncor
Enterprises in the amount of $144,399.00 plus HST.
3. That the Director, Operations and Community Services be authorized to execute the
appropriate agreements on behalf of the Township.
4. That the bidders be thanked and notified under the Director, Operations and Community
Services' signature.
or X, Carried.
e) OCS2021-6, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re. Award of
Tender OCS2021-01 Road Rehabilitation. "VW
The Director, Operations and Community Services shared updated amendments to the
report on screen. The amendments to the report were as follows:
LOCATION Coco Paving
Part B -Line 9 N - MSLR to Moonstone Rd. $536,257.65
Part C — Medonte Hills Subdivision $570,553.80
Motion No. C210310-13 so
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
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1. That OCS2021-6, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re. Award
of Tender OCS2021-01 Road Rehabilitation be received and adopted, as amended.
2. That Tender OCS2021-01 Road Rehabilitation — Various Locations be awarded to
Georgian Paving Limited in the amount of $4,557,832.60 plus HST.
3. That Council approve completing the following additional projects as part of the 2021
Roads Construction Capital Program:
a. Line 5 South, Ridge Road to Lakeshore Road and Line 9 South, Ridge Road to
Lakeshore Road totaling $363,675 plus HST be approved and funded from the
approved 2021 Capital Roads Construction Budget and form part of tender contract
OCS2021-01 with Georgian Paving Limited.
4. That the Director, Operations and Community Services be authorized to execute the
appropriate agreements on behalf of the Township.
5. That staff report back on the progress of the 2021 Pavement Management Program
through the corporate monthly project update report.
6. That the bidders be thanked and notified under the Director, Operations and Community
Services' signature.
Carried.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
7. Public Meetings/Hearings:
a) Public Hearing, DS2021-32, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent
Applications 2021-B-03, 2021-B-04, 2021-B-06 and 2021-B-07; and Minor Variance
Applications 2021-A-11 and 2021-A-12 by Winfull Properties Ltd., 4, 6, 8, 20, 22, 24
Winstar Road.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Building
Division; Operations Division and Manager, Development Engineering all dated
February 24, 2021 ; Enbridge Gas Inc. dated March 4, 2021.
Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner, explained the purpose and effect of the proposed
amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
The agent on behalf of the applicant, Gerald Heatherington, was present.
There were no registrations received to provide verbal comments.
There was no additional correspondence received during this hearing.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. C210310-14
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Veitch"
Be it resolved
1 . That DS2021-32, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Consent Applications 2021-
B-03, 2021-B-04, 2021-B-06 and 2021-B-07; and Minor Variance Applications 2021-
A-11 and 2021-A-12 by Winfull Properties Ltd., 4, 6, 8, 20, 22, 24 Winstar Road be
received and adopted.
2. That Council grant provisional consent to Application 2021-B-03 by Winfull
Properties Ltd.to permit the creation of a new industrial lot having a lot frontage of
35.54 metres (116.60 feet), a lot depth of 199.03 metres (652.98 feet)and an area of
0.712 hectares(1.759 acres) subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2021-32.
3. That Council grant provisional consent to Application 2021-B-04 by Winfull
Properties Ltd.to permit the creation of a new industrial lot having a lot frontage of
35.54 metres (116.60 feet), a lot depth of 199.45 metres (654.36 feet) and an area of
0.709 hectares (1.751 acres) subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2021-32.
4. That Council grant provisional consent to Application 2021-B-06 by Winfull
Properties Ltd.to permit a boundary adjustment having a lot frontage of 3.5 metres
(11.4 feet), a lot depth of 202.4 metres (664.1 feet) and a lot area of 708.4 square
metres (7,626.1 square feet) to be added to the property located at 20 Winstar Road,
subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2021-32.
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5. That Council grant provisional consent to Application 2021-B-07 by Winfull
Properties Ltd.to permit the creation of a new industrial lot having a lot frontage of
27.63 metres (90.64 feet), a lot depth of 186.22 metres (610.95 feet) and an area of
0.919 hectares (2.270 acres) together with an access easement with a width of 9
metres (29.5 feet) and an area of approximately 266.7sq.m. (2,871.5sq.ft.) over the
severed lands to provide access to the retained lands subject to the conditions as
outlined in DS2021-32.
6. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-11 by Winfull Properties Ltd. specifically to
permit a reduced lot frontage of 35.54 metres (116.60 feet) on lands municipally
known as 4, 6, 8 Winstar Road, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved subject to
the conditions as outlined in DS2021-32.
7. That Minor Variance Application 2021-A-12 by Winfull Properties Ltd. specifically to
permit a reduced lot frontage of 39.25 metres (128.7 feet) for 20 Winstar Road, 27.63
metres (90.64 feet) for 22 Winstar Road and 0.0 metres (0.0 feet) for 24 Winstar
Road, and to permit construction of a building on a lot that does not front on an
assumed public street for 24 Winstar Road, Township of Oro-Medonte, be approved
subject to the conditions as outlined in DS2021-32.
8. That the applicants be advised of the Council's decision under the Secretary-
Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
10.Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:1'k
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f) OCS2021-7, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re: Award of
Tender OCS2021-007 Line 2 South Culvert Replacement.
Motion No. C210310-15
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Be it resolved
1. That OCS2021-7, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re:
Award of Tender OCS2021-007 Line 2 South Culvert Replacement be received and
adopted.
2. That Tender OCS2021-007— Line 2 South Culvert Replacement be awarded to B&J
Contracting in the amount of $404,085.50 plus HST.
3. That the Director, Operations and Community Services be authorized to execute the
appropriate agreements on behalf of the Township.
4. That the bidders be thanked and notified under the Director, Operations and
Community Services' signature.
Carried.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
g) OCS2021-8, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re: Speed Limit
Review — Various Locations.
Motion No. C210310-16
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved
1. That OCS2021-8, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re:
Speed Limit Review —Various Locations be received and adopted.
2. That the speed limits on the specified road sections be amended as outlined in
OCS2021-8.
3. That the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Councils consideration.
4. That staff continue to work with the Ontario Provincial Police to facilitate proactive
speed enforcement in priority locations.
5. That the Traffic Safety Task Force continue to target and monitor proactive road
safety initiatives.
N&# N Carried.
h) OCS2021-9, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services re: Highway
12 and Warminster Sideroad Intersection Review.
4 1%Motion No. C210310-17`
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Greenlaw"
Be it resolved '- -
1. That OCS2021-9, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services re:
Highway 12 and Warminster Sideroad Intersection Review be received and adopted.
2. That staff prepare the required Bylaw and justification to MTO to amend regulations
to expand the community safety zone within the Warminster settlement area.
3. That staff continue to work with the Traffic Safety Task Force and Ontario Provincial
Police on targeted speed reduction at the Hwy 12 and Warminster Sideroad
intersection.
4. That Council approve the design of the Integrated Pedestrian Signal (IPS) upgrade to
be completed in 2021 and funded from the approved road construction budget
allocation.
5. That the Township of Oro-Medonte meet with the Township of Springwater, the
Ministry of Transportation and Local Members of Provincial Parliament to address the
provincial responsibility for the upgrades.
6. That staff report back to Council once updated information is available.
Unanimously Carried.
Item 10i) was partially discussed at this time. Mayor H.S. Hughes stated, with Council's
consent, it would be tabled until later in the meeting to consider a revised draft motion.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
j) CS2021-6, Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk re: Joint Integrity Commissioner Agreement
Extension.
Motion No. C210310-18
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved
1. That CS2021-6, Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk re: Joint Integrity Commissioner Agreement
Extension be received and adopted.
2. That the existing joint agreement for integrity commissioner services with Principles
Integrity be extended for a further two years, to expire December 31 , 2023.
3. That staff be authorized to execute the necessary extension memorandum.
4. That the County and Principles Integrity be notified of the approved extension under the
Clerk's signature.
NL N Carried.
11.Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only:
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a) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Update on COVID-19 Actions.
Motion No. C210310-19
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Greenlaw
Be it resolved that the report, as listed under Item #11, Reports of Municipal Officers for
Information Only, be received:
a) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Update on COVID-19 Actions.
X 1% q% Carried.
12.Reports of Members of Council:
a) Updates from Council Representatives — County of Simcoe and Township Partners
and Agencies.
The following members of Council provided updates: Mayor H.S. Hughes, Councillors
Scott and Keane.
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Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
b) Councillor Scott re: Skyline Water & Wastewater.
Motion No. C210310-20
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved
1. That the correspondence presented by Councillor Scott re: Skyline Water & Wastewater
be received.
2. That staff provide an update, at a future Council meeting, to the value and benefit for the
Township of Oro-Medonte to continue to administer the invoicing and collection of the
Skyline private service provision.
Carried.
Recorded Vote Requested by Councillor Veitch
Councillor Veitch Nay
Councillor DeSousa Yea
Councillor Greenlaw Nay
Deputy Mayor Hough Absent
Councillor Keane Yea
Councillor Scott Yea
Mayor H.S. Hughes Yea
13.Announcements:
None.
14.Consent Agen
a) Announcements of Interest to the Public:
1 . Township of Oro-Medonte, 2021 Oro-Medonte Citizen of the Year and Ontario
Senior of the Year Nomination Notice, Deadline Friday, March 12, 2021.
2. Joint News Release dated February 23, 2021 from City of Orillia, Township of Oro-
Medonte, Township of Ramara, Township of Severn re: Have your Say in the
Development of the Couchiching Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.
b) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting dated Friday, January
22, 2021.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
c) Minutes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meetings dated Friday, January
22, 2021.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
d) Minutes of Barrie Public Library Board meeting held on Thursday, January 28, 2021.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
e) Correspondence received February 16, 2021 from MP Doug Shipley, Barrie-
Springwater-Oro-Medonte re: Request for Support, National 3-Digit Suicide Prevention
Hotline to Canada.
Staff Recommendation: Receive, Support, Advise under the Mayor's Signature.
f) Correspondence dated March 4, 2021 from Steve Clark, Minister, Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing (MMAH) re: 2021 COVID-19 Recovery Funding for Municipalities
Program.
Staff Recommendation: Receive and Proceed as Outlined.
Motion No. C210310-21 A0 W N+4,
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved that the staff recommendations with respect to the items listed under "Consent
Agenda Correspondence", with the exception of item 14f), be adopted as printed.
a) Announcements of Interest to the Public:
1. Township of Oro-Medonte, 2021 Oro-Medonte Citizen of the Year and Ontario Senior
of the Year Nomination Notice, Deadline Friday, March 12, 2021.
2. Joint News Release dated February 23, 2021 from City of Orillia, Township of Oro-
Medonte, Township of Ramara, Township of Severn re: Have your Say in the
Development of the Couchiching Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.
b) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting dated Friday, January
22, 2021.
Received for Information Only.
c) Minutes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meetings dated Friday, January
22, 2021 .
Received for Information Only.
d) Minutes of Barrie Public Library Board meeting held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 .
Received for Information Only.
e) Correspondence received February 16, 2021 from MP Doug Shipley, Barrie-Springwater-
Oro-Medonte re: Request for Support, National 3-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline to
Canada.
Received, Supported, Advised under the Mayor's Signature.
Carried.
Refer to Motion No. C210310-23 re: Item 14f).
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Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
17.By-Laws:
a) 2021-019: A By-law to authorize the Sale of Surplus Land described as (a part of)
Block D, Plan M-92 now described as Part 1, Block D, Plan 51 R-42705, (Geographic
Township of Medonte), now in the Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe, (1
Georgian Drive) [From February 10, 2021 Council Meeting — Minor revision (51 R-
42805 to 51 R-42705) for Housekeeping Purposes].
b) 2021-025: A By-law to Appoint An Auditor and to Repeal By-Law 2019-082.
c) 2021-028: A By-law to Name, Establish and Assume Highways Within the Township
of Oro-Medonte (Line 11 North, being Part 3, Plan 51 R-14950, PIN 58547-0123
(LT)).
d) 2021-031: A By-law to Appoint a Treasurer and to Repeal By-law No. 2017-058.
e) 2021-032: A By-law to Appoint a Deputy Treasurer and Repeal By-law 2020-113.
f) 2021-033: A By-Law of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte to
Authorize the Borrowing Upon Amortization Debentures in the Principal Amount of
$6,500,000.00 Towards the Cost of Road Work and Bridge Work.
g) 2021-034: A By-law to remove the Holding symbol on lands described as follows:
Part of Lot 16, Concession 11 Oro Part 1 Plan 51 R-41100, Township of Oro-
Medonte, County of Simcoe, PIN 58547-0168 (LT), Roll # 4346-010-004-22701 .
Motion No. C210310-22 V%
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by DeSousa SN4
AWNVP_qq10EL
Be it resolved that
a) 2021-019: A By-law to authorize the Sale of Surplus Land described as(a part of)
Block D, Plan M-92 now described as Part 1, Block D, Plan 51 R-42705, (Geographic
Township of Medonte), now in the Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe, (1
Georgian Drive) [From February 10, 2021 Council Meeting — Minor revision (51 R-
42805 to 51 R-42705) for Housekeeping Purposes].
b) 2021-025: A By-law to Appoint An Auditor and to Repeal By-Law 2019-082.
c) 2021-028: A By-law to Name, Establish and Assume Highways Within the Township
of Oro-Medonte (Line 11 North, being Part 3, Plan 51 R-14950, PIN 58547-0123
(LT)).
d) 2021-031: A By-law to Appoint a Treasurer and to Repeal By-law No. 2017-058.
e) 2021-032: A By-law to Appoint a Deputy Treasurer and Repeal By-law 2020-113.
f) 2021-033: A By-Law of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte to
Authorize the Borrowing Upon Amortization Debentures in the Principal Amount of
$6,500,000.00 Towards the Cost of Road Work and Bridge Work.
g) 2021-034: A By-law to remove the Holding symbol on lands described as follows:
Part of Lot 16, Concession 11 Oro Part 1 Plan 51 R-41100, Township of Oro-
Medonte, County of Simcoe, PIN 58547-0168 (LT), Roll # 4346-010-004-22701.
be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and
sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
14.Consent Agenda:
Motion No. C210310-23
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved that Item 14f) of the Consent Agenda be pulled and voted on separately;
14f) Correspondence dated March 4, 2021 from Steve Clark, Minister, Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) re: 2021 COVID-19 Recovery Funding for
Municipalities Program.
Received and Proceed as Outlined.
Carried.
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10.Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
i) CS2021-4, Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk re: Deferral of Requests to Purchase Township
Land.
Motion No. C210310-24
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Vet
itch
it resolved
1. That CS2021-4, Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk re: Deferral of Requests to Purchase Township
Land be received and adopted, as amended.
2. That all new requests to purchase Township owned Parklands be deferred until the
completion of the Parks Master Plan.
3. That any new requests to purchase Township land beyond those already received by
Township staff be deferred until the completion of a revised framework and processes.
4. That staff prepare a revised framework and processes pertaining to the sale of Township
land and bring back to Council by Summer 2021 .
5. And that should additional staff resources be required to support current or future land
matters through to end of 2023, that these resources would be identified in a future report to
Council.
I%f Carried.
15.Communications/Petitions:
None.
16.Notice of Motions:
None.
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Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
18.Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items):
None.
19.Confirmation By-Law:
a) 2021-035: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 .
Motion No. C210310-25
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott A&4
Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2021-035: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 be read a first, second and third time,
passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
20.Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. C210310-26
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by DeSousa
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 12.27 p.m.
Carried.
Mayor, H.S. Hughes' Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon
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Report No. To: Prepared By:
CAO 2021-03 Council Shannon Johnson &
Harold Daynard
Meeting Date: Motion #
March 24, 2021 RFP Award - Township ERP
System Phase 1
Roll #: R.M.S. File #:
Recommendation(s): Requires Action For Information Only
It is recommended:
• THAT Report No. CAO 2021-03 RFP Award - Township ERP System Phase 1
be received and adopted; and
• THAT Council confirms Diamond Municipal Solutions as the successful
proponent to implement the Township's new ERP solution - Phase 1, at a cost of
$ 342,678 + HST; and
• THAT an allocation of $87,678 + HST be included in the Contract Award for
provisional items;
• AND THAT The Mayor and Clerk execute the required contract documents for
project commencement on March 31, 2021.
Background:
Council has been advised the existing 20+ year old financial system of the Township of
Oro-Medonte requires a financial information system update that takes advantage of
new technologies and efficiencies. This was further reinforced through the recently
completed Service Level Review.
Oro-Medonte currently uses Baker, an integrated and customized financial system for
all financial transactions and processes, including property taxation & utility billings.
The Baker system also includes a payroll/HRIS module, a Property Management
Module (for Building, Planning, Development Engineering, Work Orders, Fire
Inspections, CA permits/MTO approvals etc.), 911 Addressing, Municipal Law and
Licensing and Records Management.
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The Baker system platform is based on a legacy data base supported by a sole
proprietor, potentially exposing the Township to risk with system continuity.
To assist with the RFP process, the Township engaged Part Time CFO Services
(consultant Monica Quinlan, CPA, CMA) to:
• develop the RFP document and manage the process
• develop the evaluation tool approved by the IT Steering Committee
• participate in the vendor software demonstrations
• collect and process evaluations from the IT Steering Committee against the
approved evaluation criteria
• write a report & provide a recommendation to support the RFP award.
RFP # ERP2020-11 was released by the Township on October 23, 2020 and was
available & open to receive bids for 6 weeks. The RFP was posted on the Township
and Biddingo websites. The Township received three (3) responses by the December
4t" deadline.
The main objectives of the RFP include:
• replace the current financial software with an updated system that offers
linkages to Microsoft Office software applications
• provide an integrated solution for managing and sharing data with other
departments and other third-party products
• provide a scalable platform that will allow the Township to continue to grow in its
business processes and ability to enhance service levels
• provide a flexible reporting tool that will assist in management of the data and
systems as well as providing user departments access to the information they
require to manage their business operations
• review current processes and re-engineer where required, also allow flexibility
within the software to match current work-flows
• have an efficient and effective financial system provided at the least net cost to
the Township
• offers improved services to our residents and visitors.
In order to meet these objectives, the following goals were identified for a complete
financial management system:
• advanced reporting capabilities
• access to real time data
• "off-the-shelf" product that requires little customization
• a true and working partnership with the vendor
• empower all departments with access to relevant data and the ability to create,
save, share their own reports
• intuitive reporting
• quick and easy export and other data management tools
• digitized service delivery with self-serve options including online payments
• ability to generate the FIR reports from the financial system in accordance with
Provincial standards.
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Analysis:
1. RFP Submission Evaluation Criteria
To ensure consistent and fair evaluation of RFP submissions, two separate assessment
tools were used.
Evaluation of the proposals was assessed by the consultant and Oro-Medonte
Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer and Manager Information Technology.
The first assessment was evaluted on the proponents ability to demonstrate the
strength of their team and organization, inclusive of the ability to meet project
requirements and provide on-going support.
The following point based scoring system was utilized to evaluate each individual
submission:
Evaluation Criteria
� .
1 Quality and Completeness of Proposal 5
2 Company Background and Relevant Experience 10
3 Budget 10
4 Work Plan. Methodologies. Timelines 15
5 Software's ability to meet needs (i.e. base modules and
optional modules) 25
6 Ease of use and navigation of Software 20
7 Personnel Summary 5
8 Client References 10
Total 100
The second assessment was based on product demonstrations conducted through
video conferencing.
The following point based scoring system was utilized to evaluate each individual
submission:
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� goluation Criteria
1 Preparedness of Demonstration - did they show
appropriate examples. did the demo leave you with
more questions than answers? 3
2 Look and Feel of Software - Clean views? Intuitive? Do
Screens share a common organization making it easy to
navigate for users? 5
3 Were key requirements of the system demonstrated? i.e .
Property Tax as the Base System; Does the system
reflect current business processes and flow?; Does the
software ease some current pain points?
4 Efficiency/Effectiveness of Software (i.e. easy to navigate
and drill down, build reports etc.) 10
Total 25
The Township assessment team viewed the most critical component of the evaluation
process was demonstration of each product. Product demonstration provided an
opportunity for proponents to highlight the capabilities of their software, and allowed
Township staff the ability to see how they would navigate through each system and
apply Township work processes.
Base Modules Requirements — Phase 1:
1 . Ontario Based Property Taxation
2. Utility Billing
3. General Ledger
4. Accounts Payable
5. Accounts Receivable
6. Purchase Order system
7. Cash Receipting
8. Advanced Report Writing
9. HST Reporting/Recording
10.Security and User Level Administration (maybe role-based or user based)
11. Financial Reporting
12. Import/Export Capabilities across all modules
13.Online Payment System and/or 3rd party integration
14.Payroll
15.HRIS
Optional or Phase 2 Modules possibly with third party integration:
16.Asset Management
17.Work Orders
18.Property Management
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19.Web Based Interface for Staff/Residents/Visitors/CRM/Service request/(311)
20.Recreation Booking/Registration
21.Records Management
22.Mobile friendly applications
All original (three) respondents were independently invited to attend an online ZOOM
meeting to demonstrate their software capabilities with the IT Steering Committee and
Ms. Quinlan. During the demonstrations, one of the respondents was disqualified for
not being abel to provide an Ontario based property taxation module which had been
identified as a key requirement.
The two remaining respondents were:
1 . Diamond Municipal Solutions (DMS); and
2. TownSuite Municipal Software
Proponent Background Information
Diamond Municipal Solutions (DMS)
DMS is a division of CentralSquare Technologies, head-quartered in British Columbia,
with several staff located across Ontario. DMS provides software and information
technology solutions specifically designed for specialized requirements of municapal
and county governments, public safety, justice agencies, transits, state and federal
government, and nonprofit organizations.
DMS's mission is "to improve quality of life by helping those who develop, support, and
sustain the communities in which we live." DMS is a reputable organization with a
project team bringing 39 years of public sector experience to each project. Twelve (12)
customers within the Simcoe County area, 100+ customers within Ontario, and
approximately 300 customers across Canada are served and supported by DMS.
TownSuite Municipal Software (TSMS)
TSMS is a Newfoundland and Labrador based software organization that focuses on
the development, improvement, maintenance, and supoprt of specialized software
solutions for municipal organizations in Canada.
TownSuite's Municipal Enterprise Resource Planning (mERP) solution is a product that
undergoes continuous transformation and improvement, regularly conforming to clients
changing needs with ongoing software improvement and development, introducing new
options to their exisiting nine (9) software products.
TSMS is a reputable organization with 33 years of experience, working with
approximately 170 Canadian municipal organizations and stakeholders across Canada,
with two (2) customers currently in Ontario.
Through the scoring process, Diamond Municipal Solutions (DMS) earned the highest
rating.
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While both software systems contain the core modules required to meet the Township's
needs, the optional modules provided by DMS are considered to be more robust and
intuitive. The Township IT Steering Committee also noted that Diamond's Virtual City
Hall (VCH) offers a diverse and powerful set of features and payment options for
citizens and other stakeholders to easily do business with the municipality. Additionally,
DMS's experience within Ontario, as well as within Simcoe County, was viewed as a
benefit which would assist the Township during implementation and into the future from
a sharing of best practices.
Financial Considerations
Costs associated with each proposal are as follows:
Implernentatio �Training Costs Annual
License Fees Costs IMaintenance
TownSuite $ 68,650 13,200 104,400 54,488 $ 240,738
Diamond $ 107,405 152,100 61,200 42,300 32,251 $ 395,256
Note:TownSuite's license fees are included in the annual maintenance. $ -
Note:TownSuite's implementation costs include Project Mgmt Costs specifically separated in the proposal. $ -
"`"Note:Number of training days are as follows:Townsuite-11,Diamond-34. $
DMS initial costing comparison is $154,518 higher. However, it is important to note that
DMS costing includes thirty-four (34) training days versus eleven (11) from TownSuite
Municipal Software which would equate to a value of approx. $41 ,400. The success of
an enterprise system deployment is primarily based on two main factors, the technology
solution and successful integration of the system with users. The training allocation of
34 days proposed by DMS is viewed as critical for Oro-Medonte's success.
Additionally, ongoing annual maintenance costs are lower with the DMS system by
$22,237/year. Projecting the DMS year-over-year operating savings would result in
annual operating savings of approximately $22,000 after year 5 of operation.
As noted above, Diamond Municipal Solution's initial RFP response for Phase
1 costs were $395,256 + HST. After additional analysis, the DMS costs related
to a payroll and HRIS solution were removed from the scope of the Phase I
award. The cost of these two modules equates to $52,578 + HST, reducing the
cost of Phase 1 to $342,678 + HST as noted below. The HRIS and Payroll
elements have been included in DMS's provisional items below to be
considered later this year.
Diamond Municipal Solutions pricing — ERP Phase 1:
License Fees $ 107,405
Implementation Costs 123,300
Training / Go-Live Support 48,600
Data Conversion 33,300
Annual Maintenance — year 1 30,073
TOTAL IMPLEMENTATION COST $ 342,678 + HST
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Provisional Items:
In addition to the inclusion of HRIS and Payroll as a provisional item, staff have also
inquired with DMS about further Virtual City Hall modules pertaining to the following
business operations:
• By law enforcement and tickets
o allows your customers and residents the online convenience of
viewing and paying their bylaw infractions
• Business licenses
o provides customers and residents with the online convenience of
viewing, applying for, renewing, and making a payment for business
licenses
• Animal licenses
o allows residents the freedom to apply for, renew, and make a
payment for their pet licenses online in one convenient location
In addition, the popular pet search function allows yourcitizens to
return lost dogs to their owners by keying in a simple tag number
The cost for these items in addition to the HRIS and Payroll modules is noted in the
chart below:
Diamond Municipal Solutions pricing — ERP Provisional Items: add chart
By-law Enforcement and tickets $ 10,800
Animal Licenses 10,800
Business Licenses 13,500
Payroll 36,000 $52,578 + HST
HRIS 16,578
TOTAL IMPLEMENTATION COST $ 87,678 + HST
Summary:
In summary, based on the Township two step evaluation process, it is recommended
that Diamond Municipal Solutions (a Central Square Technologies company) be
selected for the Township's new ERP solution — Phase 1.
ERP Phase 1 of the project is scheduled to commence by March 31 , 2021 with targeted
operation by end of the first quarter 2022.
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Financial / Legal Implications / Risk Management:
The approved 2021/22 budget includes $664,000 for an ERP Phase 1 & Payroll/HRIS
solution:
• Financed by,- $484,000 Modernization Reserve, $180,000 Equipment
Replacement Reserve
• ERP Phase 1 Annual Maintenance costs of $30,073 + HST is included in the
approved 2022 operating budget for IT Software Support. This cost will replace
the current annual maintenance costs paid to Baker.
The Approved 2022 budget includes an allocation of $316,000 for a Phase 2 ERP
implementation (mainly Asset Management / Work Orders):
• Financed by,- $166,000 from Modernization Reserve, $150,000 from Equipment
Replacement Reserve
Council will be provided a status report in third quarter 2021 on Phase I implementation
status and Phase 2 considerations.
Policies/Legislation:
N/A
Corporate Strategic Goals:
• Continuous Improvement & Fiscal Responsibility
• Enhanced Communications & Customer Service
• Balanced Growth
• Inclusive, Healthy Community
• Employer of Choice
Consultations:
• Simcoe County Treasurers and IT Staff
• Part Time CFO Services — lead consultant Monica Quinlan, CPA, CMA
• Township Treasurer
• Township IT Steering Committee
Attachments:
Conclusion:
The Township of Oro-Medonte has reached a critical juncture where the main ERP
software system, Baker, has reached the required life cycle replacement.
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Oro-Medonte Council has been advised that an upgrade of the Township's financial
systems and processes is essential to keep pace with resident expectations for digital
service offerings, automate transactions, automate workflow, and provide self-service
web based functionality.
It is recommended that the RFP for the Township ERP - Phase 1 be awarded to
Diamond Municipal Solutions at an estimated Software Implementation Cost of
$342,678 + HST and a provisional allocation of $87,678 + HST be included in the
award.
Respectfully submitted:
Shannon Johnson Harold Daynard
Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer Manager Information Technology
Approvals: Date:
Robin Dunn, CAO March 19, 2021
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DS2021-034 Council Catherine McLean
Intermediate Planner
Meeting Date: Subject: Motion #
March 24, 2021 Designation of the Old Town
Hall and Cenotaph, located at
Roll #: 833 Line 7 North, under the R.M.S. File #:
4346-010-003-33600 Ontario Heritage Act
Recommendation(s): Requires Action For Information Only
It is recommended:
1 . That Report No. DS2021-034 be received and adopted.
2. That Council authorize the designation of the Old Town Hall and Cenotaph,
located at 833 Line 7 North, in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario
Heritage Act; and,
3. That the Clerk bring forward the By-law for Council's consideration to designate
the Old Town Hall and Cenotaph located on the lands described as Concession
8 South Part Lot 15 Registered Plan 51 R35964 Parts 2 and 3 (Oro), municipally
known as 833 Line 7 North.
4. That a copy of the By-law, together with a statement explaining the cultural
heritage value or interest of the property and a description of the heritage
attributes of the property be served to the Ontario Heritage Trust and registered
against the property at the land registry office.
And that a notice of the By-law is published in the local newspapers.
Background:
The subject lands are located at the north east corner of the intersection of Line 7 North
and 15/16 Sideroad East. The subject lands have a lot area of approximately 0.97
hectares (2.4 acres) and contain the Old Town Hall (built in 1868 and modified in 1929),
Cenotaph (erected in 1921) and the Township's Roads Department's South Yard, see
the location map and aerial photo attached as Schedules 1 and 2 to this report.
Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act allows municipalities to designate a property
within the municipality to be of cultural heritage value or interest if the property meets
the prescribed criteria. The purpose of designating a property is to:
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• Recognize the importance of a property to the local community;
• Protect the property's cultural heritage value;
• Encourage good stewardship and conservation; and,
• Promote knowledge and understanding about the property.
Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness of heritage
properties, it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a heritage property
are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's heritage
value. This includes protection from demolition.
In consultation with the Township's Heritage Committee, the Township retained Su
Murdoch Historical Consulting to complete a Heritage Designation Report for the Old
Town Hall, see Schedule 4 to this report. Based on the findings of this report, it was
concluded that the property is a suitable candidate for designation under Section 29 of
the Ontario Heritage Act. The Township notified the Ontario Heritage Trust and
published the Notice of Intention to Designate in Orillia Today and Barrie Advance on
January 21 st, 2021, and no notice of objection was received.
A draft By-law to designate the Old Town Hall and Cenotaph is attached as Schedule 3
to this report.
Analysis:
The Ontario Heritage Act requires that a property being considered for designation be
evaluated according to the criteria outlined by Ontario Regulation 9/06 (O. Reg. 9/06):
Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
According to O. Reg 9/06, a property may be designated if it meets one or more of the
following criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest:
1 . The property has design value or physical value because it,
i. is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type,
expression, material or construction method,
ii. displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit, or
iii. demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement.
2. The property has historical value or associative value because it,
i. has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity,
organization or institution that is significant to a community,
ii. yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an
understanding of a community or culture, or
iii. demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder,
designer or theorist who is significant to a community.
3. The property has contextual value because it,
i. is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area,
ii. is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings,
or
iii. is a landmark. O. Reg. 9/06, s. 1 (2).
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The following paragraphs contain summaries from the consultant's report outlining how
the Old Town Hall and the Cenotaph meet the criteria set out in O. Reg. 9/06. The full
analysis can be found in the Heritage Designation Report prepared by Su Murdoch
Historical Consulting, presented as Schedule 4 to this report.
Design or Physical Value
The 1868 township hall is a representative example of public halls built in rural Ontario
in the second half of the 19t" century. When built, the one storey, frame structure with its
rectangular plan and medium pitched gable roof was typical of the style, type, and
construction method used for public buildings (schools, halls, and some churches). The
symmetrical placement and large dimensions of the window openings on the north and
south facades of the main structure is a construction method typical of public use
structures built before the availability of artificial (gas or electric) lighting. The addition of
the west entrance hall, likely in 1929, and other modifications is an expression of how
this 1868 structure has adapted and evolved to accommodate continuing public use.
The "J. & J. Taylor Limited Toronto Canada" cast nameplate about the west vault door
has artifact value. The 1921 granite cenotaph by J.F. Taylor of Barrie Marble Works
has a high degree of craftsmanship and artistic merit.
Historical or Associative Value
Since 1868, this property has held a direct association with the Municipality of Oro
Township and has served as a public gathering place. Since 1869, it has hosted the
annual Oro Agricultural Society Fair in celebration of the important agricultural activity in
the area. Since 1921, the cenotaph has memorialized those from Oro Township who
lost their lives in service to Canada. The 1868 portion of the township hall is an example
of the work of local resident and carpenter Jeremiah Whybrew. The 20t" century
modifications of a basement, masonry work, and west entrance hall may be the work of
Lloyd Scott. The 1921 cenotaph is an example of the work of J.F. Murphy of Barrie
Marble Works.
Contextual Value
This property is physically, visually, and historically linked to its surroundings. The
township hall site has been in public use since 1868. The community has interacted with
the cenotaph since 1921 for annual Remembrance Day ceremonies. These and other
public uses make the property with its township hall and cenotaph a local landmark.
Financial / Legal Implications / Risk Management:
• Costs associated with registering the designation against the property at the
Land Registry Office in accordance with Section 29 (6) (a) (ii) (B) of the Ontario
Heritage Act; and,
• Costs associated with the publication of the notice of the By-law in the local
newspapers in accordance with Section 29 (6) (a) (iii) of the Ontario Heritage Act.
• Costs associated with installing a plaque.
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Policies/Legislation:
• Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18
• 0. Reg. 9/06: Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
• Policy # POL-PR-013 — Municipal Heritage Register Policy
Corporate Strategic Goals:
In 2016, Council adopted the Township's Strategic Plan. As indicated in the title "Proud
Heritage, Exciting Future", the designation of the Old Town Hall and Cenotaph seeks to
recognize, protect and promote awareness of the Township's heritage structures.
Consultations:
In consultation with the Township's Heritage Committee, the Notice of Intention to
Designate was served to the Ontario Heritage Trust and published in in Orillia Today
and Barrie Advance on January 21 st, 2021 .
Attachments:
Schedule 1: Location Map
Schedule 2: Aerial Photo
Schedule 3: Draft By-law
Schedule 4: Heritage Designation Report prepared by Su Murdoch Historical Consulting
Conclusion:
Planning Staff recommends that the Old Town Hall and the Cenotaph located at 833
Line 7 North be designated under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in order to
recognize, protect and promote awareness of these heritage structures, on the basis
that they meet the requirements for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Respectfully submitted:
Catherine McLean, Intermediate Planner
Approvals: Date:
Andria Leigh, Director Development Services March 17, 2021
Robin Dunn, CAO March 18, 2021
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Schedule 1: Location Map
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Schedule 2: Aerial Photo
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Schedule 3: Draft By-law
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-law No. 2021-036
A By-law to Designate the Old Town Hall and Cenotaph under the Ontario
Heritage Act.
Whereas Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18, as amended,
authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact a by-law to designate real property
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
And Whereas the Old Town Hall and Cenotaph, municipally known as 833 Line 7 North,
has been identified by the Township of Oro-Medonte Municipal Heritage Committee as
being eligible for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And Whereas Notice of Intention to pass a Designation By-law was given in accordance
with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And Whereas no Notice of Objection to the proposed designation has been served on
the Clerk of the Township of Oro-Medonte;
And Whereas this By-law is to be registered in the proper Land Registry Office with
respect to the property described in Schedule"A"attached hereto;
And Whereas the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest is set out in Schedule
"B"attached hereto;
And Whereas the Description of Heritage Attributes set out in Schedule"C" attached
hereto;
Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as follows:
1. The Old Town Hall and Cenotaph, municipally known as 833 Line 7 North and more
particularly described in Schedule "A", be designated as structures of significant
cultural heritage value and interest as described in Schedule"B".
2. The heritage attributes described in Schedule"C" form part of this By-law.
3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law together with its
schedules to be registered against the property in the Land Registrar's Office and
shall serve a copy of the By-law together with its schedules upon the property owner
and the Ontario Heritage Trust.
4. The By-law shall take full force and effect on the final date of passage hereof.
By-law read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 24t"day of March
2021.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, H.S. Hughes
Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon
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Schedule "A"
to By-law No. 2021-036 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Legal Property Description
Physical address: 833 Line 7 North, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, LOL 2E0
Legal description: Concession 8 South Part Lot 15 Registered Plan 51R35964 Parts 2
and 3 (Oro)
Roll No. 4346-010-003-33600
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Schedule "B"
to By-law No. 2021-036 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value
The property known municipally as 833 Line 7 North (Part Lot 15, Concession 8, Oro
Township; Parts 2 and 3, RP51 R35964) holds cultural heritage value or interest to the
Township of Oro-Medonte.
Regarding its historical or associative value, since 1868, this property has held a direct
association with the Municipality of the Township of Oro and has served as a public
gathering place. Since 1869, it has hosted the annual Oro Agricultural Society Fair in
celebration of the important agricultural activity in the area. Since 1921, the cenotaph
has memorialized those from the Township of Oro who lost their lives in service to
Canada. The 1868 portion of the Township hall is an example of the work of local
resident and carpenter Jeremiah Whybrew. The 20th century modifications of a
basement, masonry work, and west entrance hall may be the work of Lloyd Scott. The
1921 cenotaph is an example of the work of J.F. Murphy of Barrie Marble Works.
The design or physical value of the property is found in the 1868 Township hall as a
representative example of public halls built in rural Ontario in the second half of the 19th
century. When built, the one storey, frame structure with its rectangular plan and
medium pitched gable roof was typical of the style, type, and construction method used
for public buildings (schoolhouse, halls, and some churches). The symmetrical
placement and large dimensions of the window openings on the north and south
facades of the main structure is a construction method typical of public use structures
built before the availability of artificial (gas or electric) lighting. The addition of the west
entrance hall, likely in 1929, and other modifications is an expression of how this 1868
structure has adapted and evolved to accommodate continuing public use. The "J. &J.
Taylor Limited Toronto Canada" cast nameplate about the west vault door has artifact
value. The 1921 granite cenotaph by J.F. Taylor of Barrie Marble Works has a high
degree of craftsmanship and artistic merit.
Contextually, this property is physically, visually, and historically linked to its
surroundings. The Township hall site has been in public use since 1868. The community
has interacted with the cenotaph since 1921 for annual Remembrance Day ceremonies.
These and other public uses make the property with its Township hall and cenotaph a
local landmark.
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Schedule "C"
to By-law No. 2021-036 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Heritage Attributes
The cultural heritage value or interest of the property is found in the principal heritage
attributes of the 1868/1929 township hall and the 1921 cenotaph.
The following elements of the 1868/1929 township hall building are important to the
cultural heritage value or interest of this property:
■ one storey massing and rectangular plan of the main 1868 structure (not
including the east additions)
■ medium pitched gable roof with pediment style ends of the main 1868 structure
(not including the replacement cladding of the roof and modified eaves)
■ location of a brick chimney at the east end of the main 1868 structure
■ triangular shaped, wood sign with lettering "Oro 1868-1929" in the west roof
pediment
■ placement and dimensions of the three, symmetrically placed window openings
on each of the north and south facades of the 1868 main structure (not including
the replacement window frames, sashes, or sills)
■ form and massing of the west entrance hall, as lesser but matching the main
1868 structure (not including the exterior doorcase, window openings, interior
stairways, flooring, or moulding/trim)
■ interior doorcase inside the west entrance hall, including the pair of casement
doors each with 12-pane upper section glazing and single, wood, lower panels;
an upper transom area; vintage hardware (pressed metal door knob and plate,
upper and lower locking bolts, original hinges); wood door frame; wood threshold
sill; and moulded wood casings (trim on all sides)
■ "J &J Taylor Limited Toronto Canada"cast nameplate over the door into the
west vault
■ orientation of the front fapade to Line 7 North
The following elements of the 1921 cenotaph are important to the cultural heritage value
or interest of this property:
■ the single column, 1921 granite monument resting on a stone base
■ all applied and inscribed decoration, notably the bronze maple leaf in a laurel
wreath, and dedications
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Schedule 4: Heritage Designation Report prepared by Su Murdoch Historical
Consulting
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HERITAGE DESIGNATION REPORT
OLD TOWN HALL
833 LINE 7 NORTH
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
PREPARED FOR THE
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY
SU MURDOCH HISTORICAL CONSULTING
BARRIE, ON
705.737.7600 SUMURDOC@SYMPATICO.CA
OCTOBER 2020
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SUMMARY
Based on the findings of this Heritage Designation Report, it is concluded that the property
known as the Old Town Hall at 833 Line 7 North in the Township of Oro-Medonte (part Lot 15,
Concession 8, Oro Township; Parts 2 and 3, RP51 R35964) is a suitable candidate for
designation under s. 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, municipal designation of individual property.
The property contains a township hall erected in 1868/modified in 1929, and a cenotaph erected
in 1921.
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CONTENTS
SUMMARY
1.0 REPORT OBJECTIVE AND METHODOLOGY
2.0 SUBJECT PROPERTY
3.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA
4.0 HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE
4.1 ORO TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL CHRONOLOGY
4.2 NEED FOR A TOWNSHIP HALL
4.3 CHRONOLOGY OF LOT 15, CONCESSION 8, ORO TOWNSHIP
4.4 JEREMIAH WHYBREW
4.5 RELOCATION AND RENOVATION
4.6 EXPANSION OF SITE
4.7 COMMUNITY USE
4.7.1 ORO AGRICULTURAL FAIR
4.7.2 CENOTAPH
4.7.3 OTHER PUBLIC USES
4.8 ANALYSIS OF HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE
5.0 DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
5.1 FORM AND MASSING
5.2 ROOF
5.3 WINDOW OPENINGS
5.4 MASONRY
5.5 FOUNDATION
5.6 ENTRANCE HALL
5.7 INTERIOR
5.7.1 DESCRIPTION
5.7.2 MURALS
5.7.3 VAULTS
5.8 ANALYSIS OF DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
6.0 CONTEXTUAL VALUE
6.1 DESCRIPTION
6.2 ANALYSIS OF CONTEXTUAL VALUE
7.0 CONCLUSION
8.0 DRAFT STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST
SOURCES
ENDNOTES
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HERITAGE DESIGNATION REPORT
OLD TOWN HALL
833 LINE 7 NORTH, TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
PART LOT 15, CONCESSION 8, ORO TOWNSHIP; PARTS 2 AND 3, RP51 R35964, TOWNSHIP OF ORO-
MEDONTE
1.0 REPORT OBJECTIVE AND METHODOLOGY
The Township of Oro-Medonte is considering the property at 833 Line 7 North (part Lot 15,
Concession 8, Oro Township; Parts 2 and 3, RP51 R35964) as a candidate for designation
under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act ("OHA"), municipal designation of individual
property. This Heritage Designation Report ("Report') is intended to provide the Township with a
cultural heritage evaluation of the property for designating purposes.
The findings and recommendations of this Report are based on information provided by the
Township, documentary research, a review of the Abstract of Title for the property (not including
related documents), and a site visit on September 9, 2020. In depth documentary research was
not possible due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic resulting in the temporary closure of
Simcoe County Archives and other repositories. The Archives could hold Oro Township records
that predate the collection held by the Oro-Medonte Township office (1914; 1962 to current) and
that may reference the subject property.
This Report does not include the identification of any archaeological resources or areas of
archaeological potential. That fieldwork can only be undertaken by an archaeologist licensed
under the OHA.
2.0 SUBJECT PROPERTY
The property at 833 Line 7 North is an approximate half acre parcel of land purchased in 1868
for use as a public meeting location or "town hall." It is within the southwest corner of Lot 15,
Concession 8, Oro Township. This is a rural and sparsely populated area. The property contains
the township hall constructed in 1868 (relocated and modified in 1929 and subsequent); a
cenotaph erected in 1921; and a modern municipal services garage. The front fagade of the
township hall faces west to Line 7 North. The current primary use of the site is the Oro-Medonte
Township environmental services administration office and facility.
Abutting and adjacent to the property on separate parcels of land are outbuildings, sheds, a
grandstand, and other structures whose use is traditionally affiliated with the township hall. At
the request of the Township, these lands are not included in this evaluation.
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The property being considered for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act is indicated
in red. (Prepared by Township of Oro-Medonte)
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3.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA
Ontario Regulation 9/06 sets the minimum standard for criteria to be applied by municipalities
when determining the cultural heritage value or interest of a property being considered for
designation under s. 29 of the OHA. One or more of the criterion in the categories of Design or
Physical Value, Historical or Associative Value, and Contextual Value must be met for the
property to be designated. These categories were applied in the compilation of this Report.
4.0 HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE
4.1 ORO TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL CHRONOLOGY
A route for the Penetanguishene Road (Simcoe Road 93), which separates the historic Vespra
and Oro townships, and Flos and Medonte townships, was first examined by a surveyor in 1808.
The road was surveyed with flanking lots in 1811. In 1819, lots were made available for
European settlement along both sides of the road and a government sponsored settlement for
Blacks was created along the second range of Oro. The balance of Oro Township was surveyed
in 1819-1820 and opened for settlement in 1820.
Administratively, Oro began under the jurisdiction of the Home District, which included most of
southcentral Ontario. It initially was administered by provincially appointed commissioners. The
first mention of the creation of the County of Simcoe was An Act for the better division of this
province proclaimed on January 1, 1800. In 1821, this Act was repealed and several townships
were named to be within the County of Simcoe. From the start, Simcoe was to include "Ora" or
Oro.
According to Andrew F. Hunter in his 1909 publication, A History of Simcoe County:
The practice of electing wardens in Upper Canada, was thus a very old one. It was
introduced into this Province at the very beginning of its history, an Act having been
passed by the First Legislature of Upper Canada at its second session in 1793 (chap. 2),
to elect township officers, viz., two town wardens, two assessors, two or more highway
overseers, a township clerk, a collector and a poundkeeper. The inhabitants of each
township were to assemble at the town meeting once a year, on the first Monday in
January, and elect the officers for the year. Two justices of the peace were to issue their
warrant for assembling the inhabitants, and the officers thus elected were to make their
returns to the magistrates.
In this County, there was organized local government of the kind just mentioned (so far
as the writer has been able to learn) by the inhabitants of the following townships: West
Gwillimbury and Tecumseth; Essa, 1835; Oro, 1835, Vespra, 1837; and Innisfil, 1841.'
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On January 5, 1835, the first semblance of an Oro Township municipal council was organized.
The Story of Oro explains, "The first council meetings were held at the home of Donald Grant." 2
In 1836, three Commissioners were provincially appointed to administer the Township: James
White, Donald Grant, and Daniel Cameron.
Simcoe District was officially severed from Home District on January 11, 1843. At that date,
representatives from Oro began to report to the Simcoe District (later County) Council.
I n 1849, An Act to provide, by one general law, for the erection of Municipal Corporations, and
the establishment of Regulations of Police, in and for the several Counties, Cities, Towns,
Townships and Villages in Upper Canada, effective 1 January 1850, was passed. As a result, in
1850 the first municipal Council for the United Townships of Oro and South Orillia was elected.
In 1851, Oro and South Orillia separated.
4.2 NEED FOR A TOWNSHIP HALL
The early Oro Township Council meetings were held in taverns, such as that of John Galbraith,3
and in houses such as those of Donald Grant and Thomas Balderson.4 The need for a "public
meeting" space was identified from the start, but this may not have been conceived as a
permanent venue for Council meetings. According to a history of School Section 8, Oro
Township (Mitchell Square):
Even as early as 1837, the township officials felt there was a need for a schoolhouse in
this area. According to the minutes of the Township's Annual Meeting held January 2nd
1837, at the home of Donald Grant the following motion was resolved: "that a house be
put up for the purpose of holding public meetings, also for the purpose of holding public
worship and as a township school-house."
There are no records to show that this motion was carried through, however, we do
know that shortly after this, prior to 1840, a school was built on the N.E. corner of lot 13,
concession 9, a part of what was known as Samuel Jeremey's farm.
One report from the Ontario Archives states that a log school was built in 1842 —teacher
—A. Dykeman. Another reports that a log school 18'x26' with one room began operation
on March 6t", 1843.5
In December 1858, a bylaw was passed dividing Oro Township into five wards with one
councillor elected from each ward. A reeve was appointment from among the councillors to
represent Oro at Simcoe County Council. In 1866, a bylaw provided for the nomination of
candidates for the offices of reeve, deputy reeve, and councillors. "This meeting was held at the
home of John Harrison, Lot 14, Conc. 7, the election if necessary to be held at the same place."
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With the population of Oro increasing and the roster of township officials expanding (now
including a clerk-treasurer, collector, assessor, pound keepers, fence viewers, two constables, a
road surveyor, pathmaster, and others), by 1868 the need for a public meeting hall ("town hall')
was pressing.
At the March 2, 1868 meeting of Oro Council it was resolved to call a meeting of the ratepayers
to vote on "Whether a site for a Town Hall shall be selected on the West Half of Lot 15, in the 8tn
Conc., Oro, on Cross-road 15 and 16, or on the East corner of the West Half of Lot 12, in the 7tn
Conc., on Cross-road 10 and 11, a Site having been offered in each of those places" (Figure 2).
The meeting and vote was scheduled for March 18 "at the house of Mr. Donald Grant, Lot 12 in
the 7t" Con., Oro." Donald Grant was offering the parcel of land within Lot 12, Concession 7,
Oro Township, on the Barrie Road. The second parcel being considered, part of the west half of
Lot 15, Concession 8, Oro Township, was chosen as the township hall site. This is now known
as 833 Line 7 North.
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4.3 CHRONOLOGY OF LOT 15, CONCESSION 8, ORO TOWNSHIP
The Crown Patent for the 200 acres of Lot 15, Concession 8, Oro Township, was issued to the
Canada Company on October 12, 1841.E
On January 26, 1854, Canada Company sold the 200 acres to Gilbert Bell of Oro Township for
£127.10. Andrew F. Hunter identifies Gilbert Bell as among the settler families from Islay,
Argyleshire, Scotland:
Several Highland families from Islay, Argyleshire, settled first on the "dry lots" in the
northern parts of the township, because the land was dry and the forest easier to clear.
But they soon found out their mistake, and removed to more fertile ground southward.
Some of those who settled in the early years in the "dry lots" were the sons of Farguhar
Bell, they having taken up lot 7, con. 8. His three sons, Gilbert, Duncan and Malcolm
came from Scotland in 1833, and after living in the "dry lots," settled on lot 15, con. 8, on
which the Township Hall was built at a later date. '
In March 1854, Gilbert Bell sold two parcels of land within Lot 15, Concession 8. To Duncan Bell
of Oro he sold 63 acres of the "west part of the west half;" to Malcolm Bell of Oro he sold 66
acres of"the east part of the east half."
On March 27, 1857, Duncan Bell sold the Trustees of S.S. 8, a half-acre lot. It was 2 chains (1
chain = 66 feet) north of the southwest corner of Lot 15, extending 2 chains north, with a depth
of 2 chains and 50 links (1 link = 7.92 inches). The history of S.S. 8 notes:
According to County Registry Office records, on March 10, 1857, the trustees of School
Section #8 bought from Duncan Bell, part of the S.W. corner of lot 15, concession 8.
This would be where the Oro Town Hall now [1967] stands. There is no record of a
school having been built on this site, but we have been told by pupils who attended the
school, that about the year 1857, a schoolhouse was erected on the N.E. corner of lot
15, concession 8 on what is known as the Smith Campbell farm.$
In May 1868, the S.S. 8 Trustees sold the half
acre for $25 to the Corporation of the Township of
Oro. This is the original and relocated site of they `+
township hall erected in 1868 and moved in 1929.
Figure 3: 1871 map of Oro Township indicating the
"Town Hall" at the southwest corner of Lot 15,
Concession 8.
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It was not until May 2, 1872, that the S.S. 8 Trustees acquired for a token price, a half-acre at
the northeast corner of the east half of Lot 15, Concession 8. If the history of S.S. 8 is correct
that a school was standing at that northeast corner "about the year 1857," this 1872 transaction
may have made legal a previous agreement for the purchase of the northeast half acre.
4.4 JEREMIAH WHYBREW
According to The Story of Oro: "On April 8, 1868 tenders were called and Jeremiah Whybrew
agreed to build a hall 55'x30'xl5' at the eaves for the sum of$640.00. Colin Gilchrist's tender to
plaster the inside for $40.00 was accepted."9
Jeremiah Whybrew was born in England about 1832. He was enumerated in the 1861 personal
census for Oro Township as age 30, a carpenter. In the household were his wife Hannah, 28,
born in England, and their children James, 6; John, 4; and Charles, 1. The children were born in
Canada. In 1861, they lived in a one storey, single family, log dwelling. The 1866-67 and 1872-
73 directories for Oro list Jeremiah Whybrew as the owner of land within Lot 8, Concession 9,
Oro. He died on January 6, 1878, a carpenter, age 45.
4.5 RELOCATION AND RENOVATION
The Story of Oro states: "In 1929 plans were submitted by J.H. Rodgers to relocate the hall.
Lloyd Scott contracted to put in the basement, move and brick the hall for the sum of
$2,800.00." 10 The 1929 relocation was slightly east within the same half acre. This was done to
increase the distance between the west (front) fagade and Line 7 North.
4.6 EXPANSION OF SITE
Since the original purchase of land in 1868, Oro Township has acquired additional acreage
within Lot 15, Concession 8. It has erected, demolished, replaced, and relocated several sheds
and outbuildings on those properties, some in collaboration with the Oro Agricultural Society.
Although these lands are integral to the traditional public use of the area, they are not included
in the proposal for designating the township hall and cenotaph property.
According to The Story of Oro: "Up until 1955 the township office was located in the clerk's
home. In October the council approached Mr. Eugene Simon to purchase a parcel of land on
the S.E. cr. Lot 20, Conc. 7. A new Township Hall was built and officially opened on November
28, 1956." This is the current location of the Oro-Medonte Township Hall.
4.7 COMMUNITY USE
4.7.1 ORO AGRICULTURAL FAIR
Apart from its municipal administration function, this site has a long standing association with
the Oro Agricultural Society and its annual Fair. The Society was founded in 1852 and the first
fair was held in 1853 "at Rix's Tavern on the N.W. cr. Lot 15, Conc. 1, Oro." 11 It was hosted in
other locations until 1869, when the township hall site became its permanent home. In 1948, the
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Oro School Fair joined the Oro Fair event. A grandstand, racetrack, and outbuildings on the
property abutting the township hall land are used for exhibitions and school activities. A plaque
at the entrance to the township hall was dedicated to the Oro Agricultural Society in 2002
(Figure 4).
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Figure 4: Plaque commemorating the Oro
Agricultural Society, 2020
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Cenotaph built in 1921 in memors,of those.jroin Orn who lost Thor fi i t'.i in Fe'.1f'. I and
also W.W.R.
Figure 5: West and south facades of township hall showing the cenotaph,
undated. The entrance hall/vestibule has been added but there are no rear
additions (The Story of Oro, p.147)
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4.7.2 CENOTAPH
The cenotaph on the property was
unveiled on September 15, 1921, to
commemorate the twenty eight residents v
of Oro Township who lost their lives in
service during the First World War ° 4,
(1914-1918). It was fabricated and {
installed by Oro Township and the
"Farmer's Club" for $3,000. The
contractor was J.F. Murphy of Barrie
Marble Works in Barrie. r
The grey granite monument is topped
with a bronze maple leaf in a laurel
wreath, with Canada and the years 1914
and 1918 inscribed. The dedication B-
reads: "These brave men of Oro
Township died for humanity in the Great
War.,, -In 1947, the names of those who died in
service during the Second World War
(1939-1945) were added. Afghanistan
war victims are also listed.
Figure 6: Cenotaph, 2020
The cenotaph plot has been landscaped
and is maintained by the Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society. It is the venue for the Township's
annual November 11t" Remembrance Day ceremony. This event traditionally was organized by
a local branch of the Women's Institute with financial support from the Township.
4.7.3 OTHER PUBLIC USES
The "Old Town Hall" (as known since a township office was built elsewhere in 1956) has
accommodated several organizations, including the Oro Agricultural Society, Oro Horticultural
Society, and Fair Board. Local schools used it for track meets. It is often an electoral voting
polling station, Oro Parks and Recreation classroom, a studio tour stop, and has hosted similar
private and public uses.
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EStil Year W.C.WALLS,M.aaga. �/�•
[TV'IICg7 111(�F the 0.nnala of the country and dame-art ' ��IN ■
UUR�Ili1L�ldJ��ll�\g/[ 1thing-natewarthy, It show<d the 11 V Yi +
ORO'S RIEMORlAi '..Il ap;r{t of service and houeatr r*�* /^�,g���a,w �R�,�/=ypi m.* i
'VSV J nlGlrlll lMg.and loyalty in ti had
of pease, H<be- �j. fy��ire S 5 S1Jl1',(►j�LA•Ai1.A
]Pawed the-m n Fad,returned better
!���� men,with.abetter idea of citires-
VHi�t�nJejae�e�d by�a.wpt Cr6w1i!-chip. They should show the se e
faW.Gat:8 by Pi envier chary atill;.g qualities in times of pee a
and preserve their boneay of put- Witnessed by G-sat Crowd.—
Imes.t�]aeli.. pees. A right, pint required T;St
and gnarly This
be desired In times ed Addresses by ''remier Drury
In the pFsaence of a great gather- of peace. This country has`an op- 7
ing of rcaptc from the ta..chip and portunity If becoming a great a.-fat, aL
many othavr parts of the county,the tion it the same patriotism is shown heb and Others.
mortal for Oro's banir.dead who as exhisitad by the men who Aga
fell in the Great War was uaveiled went forth[o-flt I and give their say
last Friday after.00a. lives for liberty and country. Th. dep
The Monument same motive was tnrored in times tic: Ad (Continued from page one)
The mnrument, standing is the them peace in everyday life. Before qua !
If
the-Town Hall grounds,them was a mumori.l in stone to in-the fOrm, the duty of citizenship. If
!.ring the cross-roads, presents a®pare the bay.and girls of rising tali- Tab lty
Hand. hf.y we Fare peace. An-the these duties are erfarmed in a right
striking appearance. A hood abaft of IEher war wea thinkable. If ;t me, to P g
granite rising to a height of aixkaen ahauld be it would be a war of ex- tow , spirit, the country will have moot to
feet stands out in hold relief agamat term;nab I If war.hauls t fro I 'tJ he
the background of old and stately m grateful for. Young men Should
,, a wh h;1 ke c.ntinek guard the to b. hoped that among C - He' (th
eels rh n 1d be the Same 9 iris ar, remember that the will have trials
.red 1 m O tw dedpre an- of . t and loyalty'
p far II�a y
gr d the f th tol_,a Upon the eonel not his remark the. and trutibles to meet and OVercolle
battles.Ypr a,St.Jute.,sanctuary p_ Mt
Wood, St. Eloi, Courcelette, Clue he removed the nag,vying:"1 un- F in everyday life and the way they
Somme, Vlmy Ridge, Passchendaul.veil this mor.ma t in m mnry "KZ are met and the waythe young risen
Amiens, Arras, ➢rncourt, Dury,those from Om who full,,- ' I!r y g
sourinn wood. The aide Eating•the Dedicatory Prayer _ f ear: .}It carry On will be the measure Of their
weak bean the following inscription: `Rev, Neil C.mphell utTered tFa f"i manhood.
These E..ve Men of Oro Township dedicatory prayer as follwms—x boil 'r• J. $'- Johnston, M.P.P.
Died for Humanity in "For as much as it bath pleased ch., ne the Great War Almighty God of His great me,ey to mid .]. I3, ,iohnctnn, l�I.P.P., attt-
Jamea Little take to Himself the souls of these ing ITa gr con
Willi..Br.mbel oord%.rted..,wka..bodies har, an' fated the-people of pro on the m
Thomas Roar been committed to the ground,earth but Rd
Edw."Mrx.gh to earth,chat to dear,sane.to sell-,off !d morial. He liked the idea of an an.
John cook in memory of their ra elect m t nual memorial service and hoped all
Arthur Forrntcr and nnvoil this race as ea nrumori 1 so t ag
Dacar wiser of them and their life of self sacrifice T denominations would join in such an
Giih.rt McArthur for us,far liar home.,our,land,omr the Rll I
John McArthur liherties,and for the,honor and glory ,I,, 6Ttl event- Some ,people said that the
cis d y B.,ton of coo . ih the world Weal III war should be forgotten, but he felt 1
Job Storey Ink to The the righteous Judge flten IT-
Hnmilt n Mitchell all the earth, knowing that Th l,,,, that they should never forget the ]es.
A,dur Bell d.e,t ar thlrg,well and that th ,idol tons of the war and the men who
Sil .ter Herbert nu. 1,11 at Thy band on th tlhun =h
Wallace Eey greet re..rrecti.o des,rare;ee their day' gave their ]lees on our behalf. 1
Jame.Pearealf aw.rd.accnrdmg as their life and pan, eel
John Vesasy se-ice h..hour. Amen." gale ill A Hallowed Spot
Pete McArthur v H D gall Cs ich.el M.,
Na man Dicker Th H Li ut Colonel Dagarl to=e id The spot on Which they trod to l
A]— Pemberton eaI h 1 all Hilt
cco amemor jaam th pay, tribute to those who died for as i Al At,l:usig I a VYmggan H,II; raids Lad}
- Harold Pearsall smith erected in memory oP men of.r. ry was hallowed ground, said Rev, Nor- l
Re h. f f rd . Brithb•regiment,the inscription S ]
Bc d Mitchell wua "Ton England that who tie here the, x- man H. MaeGillivray of Orillia.They
John Beaton rest to t." Th h-tramaa tors
o. xarn.n w smog a the tablet they ceno n il. e,c, to should read the names. Twenty and ]
Walter R.M.,c.te,t` ng had died for Ora and their native ing fe eiyzht nation builders. Canada was t
W".rc 0=0ons01 land. It led been a emarkable ever
THEIR'>•AME S,IVKTH thing how Canadians had qu kl fir le Worth dying for and worth living for.
FOR FVER adapted n sal ea to the condition. S �it would take all we have in us to
Th,to ! t gA0011 and ' of M t, f thewho F d thinS
go rri ion nothing f Mat r. live worth•of these men whose faces
paid for by th ipel and gone end -
and the farmers club.. J.F.Misr- P h p h d W t
uniform. It wa.wand.rfal.tnat n,s A.c is we will not look into again. He
thy of the Barrie Marble Wanks was young men should go out from the }
the contractor. The ground immed•achools and countryside and quickly TI Id had noticed team on the faces cf i
;rtcly s.nnanding the nie n.l ;s become the most tarmidahle fightlnq Earl r. some that afternoon. The mothers
to he levelled, than terraced and m R.
wbmar.hed ;ntn b.ttl.. u J in should he proud to he the mothers of d {th t ah dos Wh•n person. ea becausethey had the.i B,II E
th g ix plated it II h a traditions of fighting area.. He.sa ]
be k f l not d a carclh ill a S,ttchman,and fi knew that..e�Dr' t! these men. They died that mother
p l 61 he pp steel 6y the town-need never wonder that the descend- to ie might live; that father might carry t
shop to keep It so. at,
of the fishtinq men of old should T'nr f
The Unveiling Ceremony bear erma with credit to themeeive, 2. !n on. They could go on in the festiv-
R.ava D. McKinley, who was In and their —.try. Th. traditions 1-;it, It ities of the day with a bigger heart t
charge of th.unveiling ceremony,of the nee earn.out in time of ctrece. B,
made . .Fort opening add... to Canadian.bad traditimes of loon cell A' because of the knowledge of the I t
which I referred to the steps that yoursbeh;ndthem. Theybad T,reved B, :O I deeds of three flies. Their life could P P
had been taken in a..rt;i y,l the man.themselves resourceful, formidable Kell;
'want fro th.Town A711 grounds troop.. Bearing the tri...l f a cam- W d. be summed up In one word—meri. li
at the centre of the township,he be.reign was diiferept to the clash If D.T
l;eved they had rheas the best loos-battle,but they had been crurayron.Darl l- flee. All should be servants of their
eible location umfor the purpaae. Now under hardship. They had been well Tr, ,f cOuntr and be a'Illtn n
that the recnent is up.he trusted h.hnved in the' v they had Fen n `'Tim, y g too express
that any differences of.opinion as to at home. All ehaald show a kindly 2. $ their loyalty and Service In sacrifice p`
site world be inrgntten.. He expreea-memory to them and remember thata
ed the hope that annually the people there mad a greats,duty yet to per- Jim d even e1 these men had,
of Oro would unite in .memorial (Cnnt{nued on page fi) ba
..-iro on the aprt. Jim "The Lust Post'" and the custom-
Pr m;.r Spoaks
R C= any nnlleys from the firm art
Before drawing aside the flag 't'a'3'a'3'�'rPp H'$'rP rB rb rBdrH415'in' g party
whicb enwraps the pillar, Premier ,F H t. concluded the impressive service,.
Drury made.brief add,.,-It war, It HIINTS TO BUYERS� B,rG,
he said,right to perpetuate In a last. ip go Ing and visible way the memory of ,p,ty,B,y„BgesFe,F,F,F,F.F egr,Ii tP Mo
the men fr6m Oro who ,acrificed Fs
t maaelves for those at home, The Notice, ad,,this hesdieg,m .w.A Han
e given during the war had ' xaadmse,Be par amid, Tin°,
he-given by.11 clas.ea when the Be
een liberty of the nat[an had b th...t- LORD SYNC FORGOT HIS pate
...d. The countryside had been de• GLASSES Earl
plated.f men. Tha men left on the S..c f Lord Byng',friend,were Billy
farms were doing two men's work, alarmed for a short time at the sere- Littl
and the women were often doing the many at old fluehec. When he same I St
mock of a man, The men bad not to the oath of allegiance to the king,i wed
F.—W the front in a spirit of ad-he aeemed to lose his.elf control and Bird
-ensure or of glory,but-ober]y and otumbled.little over his own-acne Time
with a true sera..1 the danger and aadYales,as well as over the legal Or
great larger. A splendid cplrit had phri.... There—a a little apple- on tt
he..ah.wn by thee.who want end hessian among the gathering that be
by thane who returned, A little 9n- might break.dowrs throngh oervcae-gO de
mi.cident had occurred not ]ong ago rev.
wbirl,bad pleaaed him very much. But Her-ire ev wed not the Tea•'pact
A deputation of soldiers mat him to eon of the beeltaney.n th<part ofa l Figure 7: Unveiling of cenotaph.
ask for a grant to enable..]]the Vi,the Governor-General. The truth
liana Gross men
and their families cam.out a little later and there wee a 1t Barrie Examiner, September 22, 1921
to haves re-union at the Toronto reo.f.His Lordship had tried to reed Meat
exhibition. They were given$5,000 without his glaaees, seed,
without any heaitat;on and it was He put them o..tar the Haut ad-that
thought the incident was ela..d. A dress,which was in French,and got dent
few d.y.ago this same deputation through without a break. Smit
had asked for an interview. He did He afterwards admllted that be
sat know what they wanted,but their was con,c'soua thathe wed thoroughly rnn,
req.set was granted. They had some English,been to his pronunei.ti.n.9 and
to e.y that after they bad at all French.
expenses they had $1,554 on hand What a part glasses play in.very merit
and they wished to-retan the money function in the life of the marld.
tc the.government. He thought this See O.R.Bask,Oph.➢.,for klaceen a no'
was'a unique and rare incident in —99 Dunlop St.,Barrie,Phone 143.
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4.8 ANALYSIS OF HISTORICAL OR ASSOCIATIVE VALUE
Ontario Regulation 9/06
The property has historical value or associative value because it,
i.has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution
that is significant to a community,
ii. yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a
community or culture, or
iii. demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist
who is significant to a community.
Since 1868, this property has held a direct association with the Municipality of Oro Township
and has served as a public gathering place. Since 1869, it has hosted the annual Oro
Agricultural Society Fair in celebration of the important agricultural activity in the area. Since
1921, the cenotaph has memorialized those from Oro Township who lost their lives in service to
Canada. The 1868 portion of the township hall is an example of the work of local resident and
carpenter Jeremiah Whybrew. The 20t" century modifications of a basement, masonry work,
and west entrance hall may be the work of Lloyd Scott. The 1921 cenotaph is an example of the
work of J.F. Murphy of Barrie Marble Works.
5.0 DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
5.1 FORM AND MASSING
The main part of the township hall was built in 1868 as a one storey, frame structure with a
rectangular plan and medium pitched gable roof. This is typical of mid to late 19t" century, rural,
public buildings such as halls, schoolhouses, and some churches. It was relocated slightly east
in 1929. The local history tradition is that the west entrance hall, basement, and existing brick
veneer were added in 1929. This could not be confirmed by the available documentation. Two
rear (east additions) date from the mid to late 201" century for use as washrooms and storage.
5.2 ROOF
The 1868 section of this structure has a medium pitched, gable roof with pediment style ends.
The entrance hall has a matching, lesser sized roof. The cladding of the roof and eaves is not
original. The chimney has been rebuilt in the original east end location. The west pediment
contains a triangular shaped sign "Oro 1868-1929." Figures 8 and 9 suggest that this was
original and the wording changed in 1929. The flat roofs of the east additions were replaced with
peaked roofs in 2009.
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Oro Township Hall built in 1868, This fran,y construction without entrance hall. and
vefy near to Line 7 wtu rennorated and moved w 1929. }lore the long horse sheds. in the
fear at the right.
Figures 8 and 9: The photograph above shows
the massing, plan, wall cladding, and
rubblestone foundation of the 1868 frame
structure. The window openings have multipane
sashes (12x12?). The placement is nearer to -
Line 7 North. The absence of the cenotaph
suggests the image dates to before 1921 and
thus before the building was relocated in 1929.
Of note is a triangular insert in the west gable — �
similar in shape to that in place in 2020 (Right)
("Oro 1868-1929").
Figure 10: Below: West and south facades, F
2020. This is at the relocated site with the west `
entrance hall, two east additions, brick veneer,
and a concrete foundation with window
openings.
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Figure 11: Left: West fagade and
entrance hall, 2020
- --- - -- -- -- Figure 12: Centre: South fagade,
AIN2020, showing entrance hall on left
(west) and two modern additions on
east. The window frames, sashes, and
sills are replacements in the original
IEW WI _ openings. The roof cladding is modern.
The chimney has been rebuilt in the
IgiFil�_ul�J' >III ��N — original location.
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�Illli facades, showing two additions, 2020
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Figure 14: Left: East facade, including
the two additions, 2020
Figure 15: Centre: East and north
— - facades, 2020
Figure 16• Below: North facade, 2020
Note the natural contour and slope of
- - M the site resulted in smaller size
WERE = w basement windows on the north than
on the south.
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5.3 WINDOW OPENINGS
Typical of early rural public halls, schoolhouses, and some churches, there are three large
window openings, symmetrically placed on each of the north and south facades. Their size
maximized the interior sunlight in an era before the availability of artificial (gas or electric)
lighting. The window sashes, frames, and sills are replacements.
5.4 MASONRY
The Story of Oro states that "In 1929 plans were submitted by J.H. Rodgers to relocate the hall.
Lloyd Scott contracted to put in the basement, move and brick the hall for the sum of
$2,800.00." No source is given for this information and it is not clear if the two actions of
Rodgers submitting the plans and Scott putting in the basement, etc. are the same date.
The masonry is a variegated red/black colour type of brick with deep vertical texturing. It is
veneer, laid in stretcher bond with sand coloured mortar. At the soffit as a frieze, as flat lintels
above each window opening, above the foundation perimeter, and elsewhere, matching bricks
are laid vertically at right angles to the wall massing as a decorative feature. The masonry work
may be contemporary to the 1929 relocation of the building but this type of brick was popular
into the 1980s.
5.5 FOUNDATION
The original foundation appears in Figure 8 to be rubblestone. The west interior wall of the vault
in the west end of the basement has red brick above a concrete base (Figure 23). This may
suggest that there were three foundations: rubblestone which was lost when the structure was
moved in 1929; red brick in 1929; and concrete if and when the basement was deepened. The
exterior of the existing foundation appears to be concrete (or concrete parging). It contains
several, grade level window openings with larger dimension openings on the south fagade.
5.6 ENTRANCE HALL
The 1868 entrance was a doorcase on the west fagade, placed near grade. The current
configuration is a glass doorcase near grade on the west fagade that gives access to an
enclosed entrance hall or vestibule. The enclosed hall contains a four step, centre stairway
rising to a landing and vintage, possibly 1929, doorcase. This centre stairway is flanked on the
north and south by stairways to the basement. It is evident by the height of the centre stairway
that the 1868 structure has been raised, possibly twice in its history.
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Figure 17: Above Left: West side of 20t" century
doorcase inside entrance hall, 2020. Note the transom
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area above the door is only visible on the interior (east) Y
side perhaps due to a lower ceiling on the west.
Figure 18: Above Right: Interior (east side) of the 20t"
century doorcase, 2020. Note the vertical boards in the
transom area above the doors. The long bolt lock mounted r
vertically on the upper left section of the door on right is
contemporary to the door.
Figures 19, 20: Right: The drop bolt at the floor and the
pressed metal doorknob and plate (shown right) are
contemporary to the doorcase.
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Figure 21: Above Left: Basement room side of door into the vault near northeast corner of
main structure, 2020
Figure 22: Above Right: Inside face of door into same vault, 2020
Figure 23: Left: Inside of vault midway of west
wall of basement. Note the part brick and part
concrete wall suggesting the structure was
raised twice.
Figure 24: Above: "J. & J. Taylor Limited
Toronto Canada" nameplate above main room
side of west vault door, 2020
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Oro Township Council of 1897-1900, meeting in the Township hall, front left to
right:John W. Shaw-first Deputy Reeve, George Malcolm -second Deputy Reeve;
Donald Cameron - Councillor, Henry Tudhope- Clerk-Treasurer; Samuel Pearsall-
Councillor;John Harrison-Assessor and George Campbell-Reeve.
Figure 25: Oro Township Council of 1897-1900 at a meeting inside the
township hall. Note the wainscoting. (The Story of Oro, p. 86)
5.7 INTERIOR
5.7.1 DESCRIPTION
The main interior is one open space with a raised platform stage at the east end. The perimeter
walls have a one third height, tongue and groove board wainscoting with upper plaster (or
wallboard) walls. A photograph of the Oro Township Council meeting in the township hall in
1897-1900 (Figure 25) shows the wainscoting. The doors and window openings have moulded
wood casings (trim surrounds). The floor is a replacement, 201" century, hardwood strip flooring
type.
57.2 MURALS
Painted on the interior perimeter walls are sepia coloured murals depicting historic scenes in
Oro Township. These were painted by artists Paul Lapp and Deborah Stringer in March 1993,
directly onto the walls above the wainscoting. Most images depicted are from historic
photographs.
5.7.3 VAULTS
The basement has two walk-in vaults, near the northeast corner of the main structure and
midway of the west fagade of the main structure (beneath the west stairway). Each have locking
security doors and interiors retrofitted with modern shelving. A cast nameplate "J. & J. Taylor
Limited Toronto Canada" (Figure 24) is above the west vault door. It may be that the doors were
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recycled and installed to provide secured entry into custom built interiors and that these were
never complete vaults manufactured by Taylor Safe Works.
The Ontario Society for Industrial Archaeology describes the Taylor Safe property at 139-145
Front Street East in Toronto.12
The J. & J. Taylor Safe Works was also known as the Toronto Safe Works. The
company began in 1855 as a foundry that made machine and large castings, materials
for the building trade to be used as decorative and structural elements in buildings,
boats, and safes. Their safes were fire and theft proof, which gave them a near-
monopoly in the safe-making business. The safes were bulky and heavy. The factory
expanded in 1867 and again in 1877 to occupy most of the east end of the block.
Another addition was made in 1883. The company had its own wharf just west of the foot
of Frederick Street and the slip ran up to the Esplanade. This was an advantage to the
company for shipping in both directions as the distance between the wharf and factory
was only one block at most. When the first railways were built by the Grand Trunk, the
tracks ran along the south side of the Esplanade, and gave Taylor's an optional and
convenient alternative to shipping by water. In 1900, the company was reorganized. In
the 1920s, the railways required more space and the city granted their demands.
Building of the huge railway viaduct began in 1925 and went on for three years. Some of
the land required was the south side of the Taylor property, forcing the company to close
down in 1924. They never relocated. Some of their safes were still in use in the 1950s
and 1960s.
In 1959, the Taylor Safe Company was acquired by the safe manufacturing company Chubb-
Mosler and became part of manufacturing operations in Brampton under the name Chubb-
Mosler and Taylor Safes.
5.8 ANALYSIS OF DESIGN OR PHYSICAL VALUE
Ontario Regulation 9/06
The property has design value or physical value because it,
i. is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression,
material or construction method,
ii. displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit, or
iii. demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement.
The 1868 township hall is a representative example of public halls built in rural Ontario in the
second half of the 19t" century. When built, the one storey, frame structure with its rectangular
plan and medium pitched gable roof was typical of the style, type, and construction method
used for public buildings (schools, halls, and some churches). The symmetrical placement and
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large dimensions of the window openings on the north and south facades of the main structure
is a construction method typical of public use structures built before the availability of artificial
(gas or electric) lighting. The addition of the west entrance hall, likely in 1929, and other
modifications is an expression of how this 1868 structure has adapted and evolved to
accommodate continuing public use.
The "J. & J. Taylor Limited Toronto Canada" cast nameplate about the west vault door has
artifact value.
Although a commendable decorative effort, no cultural heritage value or interest was found in
the 1993 wall murals depicting local historic scenes.
The 1921 granite cenotaph by J.F. Taylor of Barrie Marble Works has a high degree of
craftsmanship and artistic merit.
6.0 CONTEXTUAL VALUE
6.1 DESCRIPTION
Initially severed from a farm acreage for use as a schoolhouse site, the original half acre is
typical of the size allotted for 19t" century public structures in a rural setting. This size was
sufficient for the building, outdoor toilets, stables, and sheds. The township hall was moved in
1929 to slightly east of its original location but remains within this original parcel of land. The
location in conjunction with the abutting and adjacent properties has been visited by generations
of Oro Township residents and visitors.
6.2 ANALYSIS OF CONTEXTUAL VALUE
Ontario Regulation 9/06
The property has contextual value because it,
i. is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area,
ii. is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings, or
iii. is a landmark.
This property is physically, visually, and historically linked to its surroundings. The township hall
site has been in public use since 1868. The community has interacted with the cenotaph since
1921 for annual Remembrance Day ceremonies. These and other public uses make the
property with its township hall and cenotaph a local landmark.
7.0 CONCLUSION
Based on the findings of this Report, it is concluded that the property at 833 Line 7 North (part
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Lot 15, Concession 8, Oro Township; Parts 2 and 3, RP51 R35964) that contains the Old Town
Hall and cenotaph is a suitable candidate for designation under s.29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
8.0 DRAFT STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST
STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST
The property known municipally as 833 Line 7 North (part Lot 15, Concession 8, Oro Township;
Parts 2 and 3, RP51 R35964) holds cultural heritage value or interest to Oro-Medonte Township.
Regarding its historical or associative value, since 1868, this property has held a direct
association with the Municipality of Oro Township and has served as a public gathering place.
Since 1869, it has hosted the annual Oro Agricultural Society Fair in celebration of the important
agricultural activity in the area. Since 1921, the cenotaph has memorialized those from Oro
Township who lost their lives in service to Canada. The 1868 portion of the township hall is an
example of the work of local resident and carpenter Jeremiah Whybrew. The 20t" century
modifications of a basement, masonry work, and west entrance hall may be the work of Lloyd
Scott. The 1921 cenotaph is an example of the work of J.F. Murphy of Barrie Marble Works.
The design or physical value of the property is found in the 1868 township hall as a
representative example of public halls built in rural Ontario in the second half of the 19t" century.
When built, the one storey, frame structure with its rectangular plan and medium pitched gable
roof was typical of the style, type, and construction method used for public buildings
(schoolhouse, halls, and some churches). The symmetrical placement and large dimensions of
the window openings on the north and south facades of the main structure is a construction
method typical of public use structures built before the availability of artificial (gas or electric)
lighting. The addition of the west entrance hall, likely in 1929, and other modifications is an
expression of how this 1868 structure has adapted and evolved to accommodate continuing
public use. The "J. & J. Taylor Limited Toronto Canada" cast nameplate about the west vault
door has artifact value. The 1921 granite cenotaph by J.F. Taylor of Barrie Marble Works has a
high degree of craftsmanship and artistic merit.
Contextually, this property is physically, visually, and historically linked to its surroundings. The
township hall site has been in public use since 1868. The community has interacted with the
cenotaph since 1921 for annual Remembrance Day ceremonies. These and other public uses
make the property with its township hall and cenotaph a local landmark.
DESCRIPTION OF HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES
The cultural heritage value or interest of the property is found in the principal heritage attributes
of the 1868/1929 township hall and the 1921 cenotaph.
The following elements of the 1868/1929 township hall building are important to the cultural
heritage value or interest of this property:
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■ one storey massing and rectangular plan of the main 1868 structure (not including the
east additions)
■ medium pitched gable roof with pediment style ends of the main 1868 structure (not
including the replacement cladding of the roof and modified eaves)
■ location of a brick chimney at the east end of the main 1868 structure
■ triangular shaped, wood sign with lettering "Oro 1868-1929" in the west roof pediment
■ placement and dimensions of the three, symmetrically placed window openings on each
of the north and south facades of the 1868 main structure (not including the replacement
window frames, sashes, or sills)
■ form and massing of the west entrance hall, as lesser but matching the main 1868
structure (not including the exterior doorcase, window openings, interior stairways,
flooring, or moulding/trim)
■ interior doorcase inside the west entrance hall, including the pair of casement doors
each with 12-pane upper section glazing and single, wood, lower panels; an upper
transom area; vintage hardware (pressed metal door knob and plate, upper and lower
locking bolts, original hinges); wood door frame; wood threshold sill; and moulded wood
casings (trim on all sides)
■ "J & J Taylor Limited Toronto Canada" cast nameplate over the door into the west vault
■ orientation of the front fagade to Line 7 North
The following elements of the 1921 cenotaph are important to the cultural heritage value or
interest of this property:
■ the single column, 1921 granite monument resting on a stone base
■ all applied and inscribed decoration, notably the bronze maple leaf in a laurel wreath,
and dedications
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SOURCES
Abstract of Title but not the related documents for Lot 15, Concession 8, Oro Township. Onland
Land Registry Office database.
Ancestry.ca
Personal census for Oro Township, 1861.
Barrie Examiner newspaper index online. Barrie Public Library.
References to 1914; 1962 to current, Council Minutes searched by Oro-Medonte Township staff
member Catherine McLean
H. Belden & Co. Illustrated Historical Atlas of County of Simcoe, Ont. 1881. Reprint edition,
1975.
Hunter, Andrew F. A History of Simcoe County, 1909. Reprint edition, 1948.
W.H. Irwin, Editor and Compiler. Gazetteer and Directory of the County of Simcoe for 1872-3.
McEvoy & Co. Publishers. Gazetteer and Directory of the County of Simcoe for 1866-7.
Oro Township. The Story of Oro, Second Edition 1987.
Oro Township School Board, A History of Oro Schools 1836 to 1966.
ENDNOTES
Andrew F. Hunter, A History of Simcoe County, Vol. I, p.257.
z Oro Township, The Story of Oro, p.87
3 The Story of Oro, p.87. The 1866 directory for Oro Township lists John Galbraith as an innkeeper and
owner on Lot 10, Concession 9, Oro.
4 H. Belden &Co., Illustrated Historical Atlas of County of Simcoe, Ont. 1881, p.xiv.
5 Oro Township School Board, A History of Oro Schools 1836 to 1966, pps.33-35.
6 Founded by John Galt, the Canada Company was a private British land development company
incorporated by Royal Charter on August 19, 1826. It was formed in response to criticism of how the
clergy and Crown land reserves were being managed in Upper Canada. Its primary mandate was to aid in
the colonization of a large part of Upper Canada. In 1827, the Company acquired these reserves for
£341,000 from the Province of Upper Canada.
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A History of Simcoe County, Vol. II, p.153.
8 A History of Oro Schools 1836 to 1966, pps.33-35.
9 The Story of Oro, p.95.
10 The Story of Oro, p.95.
11 The Story of Oro, p.139.
12 Toronto Historical Association online.
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Report No. To: Prepared By:
DS 2021-036 Council Garry McCartney, CBO
Meeting Date: Subject: Motion #
March 24, 2021 Proposed Amendments to the
Building Fees and Charges
Roll #: By-law R.M.S. File #:
Recommendation(s): Requires Action For Information Only
It is recommended:
1 . That Report No. 2021-036 be received and adopted.
2. That Council support the amendments to Schedule B of By-law 2018-044 as
outlined in Schedule 1; and
3. That Staff proceed with the proposed fees and charges by-law amendments as
outlined in Schedule B and required under the Building Code Act.
Background/Analysis:
The Township of Oro-Medonte Building Division reviews Schedule B of the Fees and
Charges By-Law every year to determine any required amendments to Schedule B
which is the Building Fees and Charges schedule within the Township's Fees and
Charges by-law.
Staff have completed an assessment of the Building Fees and Charges and have
discussed proposed changes with all Building Division staff. This report is intended to
provide Council with staff's recommendations on the proposed fee by-law amendments
required at this time.
These proposed changes do not directly affect the fees. These changes that are being
proposed are intended to provide more clarity within the By-Law on how the fees are to
be applied.
The updated Schedule B to the Fees and Charges By-Law is detailed in Schedule 1 of
this report. Schedule 1 shows the proposed amendments highlighted. The
amendments were completed specific to Sections 2.5 Review rate for building officials;
to include administration and enforcement. Annual file maintenance fee; to separate
building and sewage system permits, and Section 2.6 to provide greater clarity to
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property owners for the application of the Septic Maintenance Program broken down on
an equal, annual basis.
The Building Code Act Section 7(6) Change in Fees states; "If a principal authority
proposes to change any fee imposed under clause (1)(c), the principal authority shall,
(a) give notice of the proposed changes in fees to such persons as may be
prescribed; and
(b) hold a public meeting concerning the proposed changes."
As these changes as noted above are for clarity purposes, it is the opinion of the Chief
Building Official that these changes do not meet the above noted requirements under
the Building Code Act to give notice or to hold a public meeting.
Financial / Legal Implications / Risk Management:
The fees and by-law are intended to reflect legislative requirements and cost recovery
for staff time being spent on permit review and inspection. The Township's fee structure
for building activities provides for cost recovery and does not impact the General Tax
Levy. Funds are being placed in the reserve fund to ensure that in a year where activity
levels are reduced, the ongoing administration/operations costs can be covered without
impact to the general tax levy.
The Ontario Building Code is a set of minimum provisions respecting the safety of
building with respect to public health, fire protection, accessibility, and structural
sufficiency. Township staff are required to ensure that construction in the Township
complies with the Building Code requirements to reduce any potential legal implications
and to ensure appropriate risk management.
Policies/Legislation:
Building Code Act
Ontario Building Code
Corporate Strategic Goals:
Continuous Improvement & Fiscal Responsibility
Enhanced Communications & Customer Service
Balanced Growth
Employer of Choice
Consultations:
Director of Development Services
CBO
Deputy CBO
Building Division staff
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Attachments:
Schedule 1 — By-law 2020-044 Building Division - Fees and Charges, Schedule B
Proposed Amendments
Conclusion:
The amendments, as proposed, provide further clarity on the complete application
permit requirements.
On the basis of the reviews and the analysis provided above, it is recommended that
the proposed amendments be approved by Council and the appropriate by-law be
presented to Council.
Respectfully submitted:
Garry McCartney, CBCO
Chief Building Official
Approvals: Date
Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services March 16, 2021
Robin Dunn, CAO March 18, 2021
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Schedule"B" to By-Law No. 2018-044
Building
1. Calculation of Permit Fees
Permit fees shall be calculated based on the formula given below, unless
otherwise specified in the schedule.
The minimum fee for a permit shall be$250.00 unless specifically stated
as a flat rate.
Any fee not determined in the following is determined at the discretion of the
Chief Building Official.
Permit Fee = Service Index (SI)x Total gross floor area (A)
Note: Gross floor area (A) is measured to the outer face of exterior walls and
to the centre of fire walls.
2. Permit Fees
Building Classification & Construction Service Index(SI)
$/ft2
2.1 Non Residential Occupancies
Group A Group B
(Assembly occupancies) (Care occupancies)
Churches, Schools, Detention, Nursing homes,
Arenas, etc. Group homes, Hospitals,
etc.
a) New Construction 1.04
b) Renovation/Alteration to the above 0.47
c)Accessory Buildings to the above 0.63
Group D Group E
(Business& Personal (Mercantile)
Services) Retail Stores,
Offices, Hair Salons, Supermarkets,
Banks, etc. Restaurants up to 30
seats, etc.
a) New Construction 1.04
b) Renovation/Alteration to the above 0.47
c)Accessory Buildings to the above 0.63
Group F
(Industrial Occupancies)
Warehouses, Manufacturing, etc.
a) New Construction 0.94
b) Renovation/Alteration to the above 0.47
c)Accessory Buildings to the above 0.63
d) Fire Code Retrofit as a result of Fire Department
inspection
Minor—as determined by CBO Minimum Fee
Major—as determined by CBO 0.47
of floor area
affected
Agricultural Storage Buildings (Maximum$800.00) 0.25
Pole barn, Coverall style building, etc.
Agricultural Barns, Riding Arenas,Viewing areas,
Agricultural Processing Buildings 0.47
Greenhouse (Maximum$800) 0.25
Greenhouse Subject to Site Plan Control 0.47
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2.2 Residential Occupancies
Group C
(Residential Occupancies)
a) New Construction - gross floor area above grade 1.60
b) New Construction—basement/crawl space 0.47
c) Renovation/Alteration/finishing basement 0.47
d) Accessory Building /Garage 0.47
e) Decks, covered porches, balconies
i)As part of the original dwelling permit—Less than Included in dwelling
108 sq.ft. permit fee
ii)As part of the original dwelling permit—Over 108 $250.00 each
sq.ft.
iii) Separate permit (not part of original dwelling $ 250.00 each
permit)
f) Solid fuel burning appliance (woodstove, pellet stove, Minimum fee
fireplace, etc.)
2.3 Other Miscellaneous Work Flat Rate
Portable Buildings (School portables, sales office or $ 300.00
portables used as accessory buildings, etc.)
Tents (short term for special events or a summer
season)
Up to 2,420 ft2 aggregate area Minimum fee
Over 2,420 ft2 aggregate area $ 300.00
Demolition $ 150.00
Demolition - Engineered $ 300.00
Change of Use (No construction proposed) Minimum fee
Designated structures under Div A 1.3.1.1. $ 300.00
Retaining walls
Signs under Div B 3.15
Solar Collector on a building >5m2 total area
Wind Turbine >3kW
Outdoor pool, public spa under Div B 3.11 & 3.12 etc.
Plumbing Fixture units as a plumbing permit Minimum fee
Plumbing Fixture units as part of a building permit $ 8/fixture unit
2.4 Sewage System Flat Rate
Septic Size Verification $ 100.00
Sewage System Permit/New or Replacement (Class 2, $ 542.00
3, or 4)
Septic Tank Replacement/Holding Tank Replacement $207.00
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2.5 Miscellaneous Flat Rate
Transfer Permit(to new owner) $ 75.00
Re-inspection Fee $ 75.00
Certified Model Home Review(Non-refundable) $200.00 per model
L.L.B.O. inspection & letters for occupant loads $ 100.00
Permit Revision (in addition to applicable permit fees $ 75.00
and review rate)
Review rate (Building Officials)—for review of revisions $ 90.00 per hour
to plans, administration and enforcement.
File Search $50.00
No charge for current homeowners making simple requests
*defined by CBO
Annual file maintenance fee $ 100.00
Note: Applicable on permits not closed after three (3)years on Building
and one (1)year on sewage systems subsequent to issuance.
Lot Grading—
Initial/First Review $250.00
Each Subsequent review $ 150.00
Alternative Solutions Examination Fee $ 500.00 (base fee)
plus
$ 90.00/hour of
review time
2.6 Septic Maintenance Program
On-Site Sewage System Maintenance Program
Administration/Inspection Fee
One time/5 year cycle $ 145.00
Annually/5 year cycle $29.00/year
3. Refund of Permit Fees
3.1 Pursuant to this by-law, the portion of the total calculated permit fees that
may be refunded shall be a percentage of the total fees payable under this
by-law, calculated as follows in regard to functions undertaken by the
municipality:
a) 75% if only administrative functions have been performed;
b) 50% if administrative and plans examination functions have been
performed;
c) 25% if the permit has been issued and no field inspections have been
performed subsequent to permit issuance; or
d) 0% if any field inspections have been performed subsequent to permit
issuance.
In the case of any refund request, the minimum permit fee of$250.00 will be
retained.
3.2 The permit fee shall be returned to the person named on the fee receipt,
unless such person advises the Chief Building Official, in writing and prior to
release of the refund, of a change in name, in which case the refund shall be
returned to the person then authorized to receive it. When only the minimum
fee has been collected/submitted, no refund will be processed.
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4. Deposits & Securities
4.1 Lot Grading Deposit $ 1,000.00
Applicable for new construction as required by
Township policies & procedures. Refundable upon
satisfactory inspection minus any applicable charges.
4.2 Conditional Permit Security
As requested and issued by the Chief Building Official,
to be paid in addition to applicable permit fees.
For dwelling less than or equal to 3000 sq.ft(main floor) $ 5,000.00
For dwelling greater than 3001 sq.ft. (main floor) $10,000.00
For non-residential construction a letter is to be provided to the Chief Building
Official from the Architect responsible for the project outlining the estimated
cost in restoring the site to its original state. The amount deemed shall be the
amount of the security deposit required in the form of a letter of credit.
For all residential and non-residential projects, if the Chief Building Official
determines that the subject construction has not been removed or the lands
have not been restored to its original state, the letter of credit may be drawn
upon in full or in part to restore the lands. Should the Township incur additional
costs, the Township shall have a lien on the lands for such amount.
5. Notes
5.1 Total fee is payable upon receipt of completed application.
5.2 Where a person is found to have commenced construction or demolition of a
building without a permit having been issued, the permit fee shall be doubled,
minimum fee of$250.00 in addition to required fees will be applied to cover
the cost of administration and enforcement.
5.3 Compassion fee- Permit fees for a rebuild due to fire (fire restoration or a new
build same size)will be charged at 50%of the determined fees, but not less
than the minimum fee.Additional new build beyond the original structure size
will be charged at full permit fees as noted above.
5.4 That Schedule B shall be adjusted without amendment to this By-law annually
on January 1st each year, commencing January 2019, in accordance with the
most recent twelve month charge in Statistics Canada Quarterly, Construction
Price Statistics when such statistic represents an increase. Fees shall be
rounded to the closest cent.
6. Cost Recovery
Where a building investigation results in the issuance of an Order under the Act
the property owner or any other person responsible for the action, shall pay fees
in accordance with the most recent fee schedule. Where an Order is issued
under the Act and where the named achieved eventual compliance with the
Order, the Township may choose not to prosecute the named, if satisfactory
settlement is reached.
7. Additional Costs
When the Township, or another municipal, provincial, or federal agency/entity on
the Township's behalf, takes actions or pays money to rectify failures, by-law
infractions or situations created by, or on behalf of a person, including but not
limited to non-compliance with the terms of any agreement, or permit, or license,
such person shall be responsible for all costs paid or payable by the Township
including the cost of staff time, equipment expenses and other expenses incurred
by the Township. The person shall be invoiced for all costs. The minimum
invoice shall not be for less than three (3) hours of time or$ 1,000.00.
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DS2021-037 Council Curtis Shelswell,
Manager of Municipal
Law
Meeting Date: Subject: Motion #
March 24, 2021 Tethering of Canines
Roll #: R.M.S. File #:
Recommendation(s): Requires Action For Information Only
It is recommended that:
1 . That Report No. DS2021-037 be received and adopted.
2. That Council consider Option # 2 as outlined within the report.
3. And further that the concerned individual be notified of Council's decision
under the Manager, Municipal Law Services signature.
Background:
The Township of Oro-Medonte received a request/concern associated with the current
Canine Control By-law and the absence of any provisions related to animal welfare.
More specifically, the tethering of dogs and having measures in place to ensure that the
canine's health is not compromised from such tethering. Currently, the Township's
Municipal Law Enforcement Division would refer concerns related to canine welfare
over to the recently established Animal Welfare Division whom are responsible for the
enforcement of the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act.
As indicted previously to Council, the Province introduced the PAWS Act on January 1,
2020 which replaced the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(OSPCA) Act. With this new legislation, new Provincial Inspectors were appointed and
are responsible for the oversight of animal protection. The PAWS Act covers the basic
standards of care by providing requirements for the following:
• Adequate and appropriate food, water, medical attention and care
• Ventilation, light and protection from the elements, including harmful
temperatures
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• Sanitary conditions and space to enable natural movement and exercise
• Pens or enclosed structures
• Humane euthanasia to minimize pain and distress to animals
• Transportation in a manner that ensures an animal's physical safety and
general welfare.
Analysis:
Township staff conducted research of other municipal jurisdictions in regards to their by-
law provisions associated with tethering of dogs. Below are examples of these
provisions (extracts from their by-laws) from other Municipalities:
Town of Newmarket
Tether is defined by the following:
"Tether" means a rope or chain or similar restraining device that is not connected to a
person, that prevents an Animal from moving beyond a localized area, and the words
"tethered" or "tethering" have a similar meaning;
6. Tethering
(1) No Person shall Keep an Animal tethered on a rope, chain, or similar restraining
device, unless:
(a) the Tether is of appropriate length for the Animal tethered, but is never less
than three (3) meters;
(b) the Animal has unrestricted movement within the range of such tether;
(c) the Animal is tethered in a manner that constrains the Animal to the property
in which the Animal is tethered; and
(d) the Animal has access to adequate water, food, shelter and shade.
(2) No Person shall Keep an Animal tethered where a choke collar, choke chain,
pronged collar or any similar device forms part of the tether.
(3) No Person shall Tether any Animal for a period exceeding three (3) hours,
consecutive or not, within the same calendar day. For greater clarification, if the
Animal is observed being tethered for any amount of time within a one (1) hour
period, it is deemed to have been there for one (1) of the three (3) hours during
that calendar day.
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City of Toronto
§ 349-7. Enclosures for animals kept out of doors. If an animal, other than a cat, is, at
any time, kept outside on the owner's premises for any continuous period exceeding
thirty minutes, then the person having the custody or control of the animal shall provide
for that animal's use, at all times, a weather-proofed and insulated enclosure that
includes sufficient space to allow for the normal postural and behavioural adjustments
and adequate amounts of ventilation and intensity of light for the animal.
§ 349-8. Tethers.
A. No person shall keep any animal in the City tethered on a chain, rope or similar
restraining device of less than three metres in length.
B. Every person who has tethered an animal shall ensure, at all times, that the
animal has unrestricted movement within the range of the tether, and that the
animal cannot suffer injury resulting from the tether.
C. A person who has tethered an animal shall ensure that the animal is tethered in a
manner that constrains the animal to the property to which the animal is tethered.
D. Despite Subsections A, B and C, no person shall keep an animal tethered where
a choke collar, choke chain, pronged collar or any similar device forms part of the
tether.
E. No person shall tether an animal unsupervised for longer than one hour.
Town of Essex
"Tethered" for purposes of this By-Law, means the fastening of a rope, chain, cord or
similar restraining device to an animal's collar or halter so that the animal can only
range in an area limited to the length of such rope, chain, cord or similar restraining
device;
Tethers
7.03.1 No person shall keep an animal tethered on a rope, chain, cord or similar
restraining device unless:
i. The tether is of appropriate length for the species tethered;
ii. The animal has unrestricted movement within the range of such tether;
iii. The animal is not tethered for longer than twelve hours per day;
iv. The animal has access to water, food and shelter while tethered; and
V. The animal cannot injure itself as a result of the tethering.
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7.03.2 Notwithstanding Subsection 7.03.1 , in the case of dogs, the tether shall be a
minimum of three metres in length, provided the tether does not permit the
animal to go beyond the limits of the dog owner's property; and
7.03.3 Notwithstanding Subsection 7.03.1, no person shall keep an animal tethered
where a Choke Collar, a Choke Chain or a Prong Collar forms part of the tether
or a rope, chain, cord or similar restraining device is tied directly around an
animal's neck.
City of Kawartha Lakes
"Tether" means a rope, chain or similar device which is used to tie, secure an animal to
a post, wall or other such structures, so that the animal will stay in a particular area on a
property;
5.02 Tethering: No person shall tether an animal using a choke chain or a prong type
collar.
5.03 Tethering Device: Notwithstanding section 5.02 of this By-law and normal
farming practices, a tether restraining device used to tether an animal must:
a. be at least three (3) metres long (9.84 feet);
b. be attached to a permanently fixed object;
C. allow the animal to move safely and unrestricted (except by the length of
the tether);
d. allow the animal to have access to adequate water, shelter; and
e. be designed to prevent injury to the animal.
5.04 Nothing under this section requires the City to assume responsibility concerning
distress or care of an animal, which is the obligation of the OSPCA.
Township staff having reviewed both the PAWS legislation and the by-laws in effect in
other municipal jurisdictions and based on the concerns that were raised with Township
staff associated with tethering and animal welfare have identified two options for
Council's consideration.
Option #1
To prepare an amendment to By-law No. 2018-005, A By-law to regulate, license and
control canines within the Township of Oro-Medonte similar to the examples provided
above for Council's consideration.
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Under Option # 1 Township staff would draft the necessary amendments to the current
Canine Control by-law aligned with wording found in other jurisdictions noted above and
bring forward the amendment to Council for approval.
Option #2
To continue to utilize the Animal Welfare (Provincial) Inspectors appointed under the
PAWS Act when concerns of animal welfare are raised within the Township.
Under Option #2 Township staff would continue to work within the legislative
requirements of the Township's Canine Control By-law 2018-005 without amendment.
In situations where concerns regarding animal welfare are submitted to Municipal Law
staff these would be brought forward to the Provincial inspectors to appropriately
address under the PAWS legislation.
Financial / Legal Implications / Risk Management:
N/A
Policies/Legislation:
Canine Control By-law
PAWS Act
Corporate Strategic Goals:
Continuous Improvement and Fiscal Responsibility
Consultations:
Director, Development Services
Municipal Law Enforcement Supervisor
Conclusion:
The Provincial Inspectors have the experience, training and knowledge to better handle
issues concerning animal welfare. This experience and training allow them to accurately
make responsible decisions when it comes to an animal's well-being. Municipal Law
staff do not have the specific training or experience to make this determination.
Therefore, the Municipal Law Division are recommending that Council support Option
#2 as outlined in the Analysis of this report and not proceed forward with an amendment
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to the Township's Canine Control By-law. If/when Municipal Law staff receive concerns
of this nature we will ensure that residents are aware of the services provided by the
Provincial Inspectors.
Respectfully submitted:
Curtis Shelswell
Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
Approvals: Date
Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services March 16, 2021
Robin Dunn, CAO March 18, 2021
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11 .a) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Update on COVID-19 Actions.
Verbal Matters
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Name: FRobin Dunn, CAO
Item Number/Name: 11 a) Update on COVID-19 Actions.
Meeting Date: March 24, 2021
Motion No.: C210324-12
Type of Meeting: X❑ Council Special Council
❑ Development Services Committee
❑ Accessibility Advisory Committee
❑ Heritage Committee
❑ Human Resources Committee
March 24, 2021 Open Session — COVID-19 Update
• Simcoe Muskoka remains in Red-Control under the Province's Keepinq Ontario Safe
and Open Framework
• The Township is planning for a shift to Phase 3A of our Recovery Plan, revised target of
Monday, April 19t", following the elementary school spring break
➢ Phase 3A includes offering in-person customer service
➢ Staff continue to be available to provide customer service by phone or e-mail
➢ Please refer to the Township website for updates on seasonal services
• Senior staff continue to participate in weekly partner update meetings with the Simcoe
Muskoka District Health Unit's (SMDHU) Medical Officer of Health and Vice-President,
Environmental Health Department
• The Province's COVID-19 vaccination program is underway
➢ COVID-19 vaccines are administered based on demographics and supply to those
wishing to be vaccinated
➢ Discussions continue with the SMDHU on a potential vaccine location in the
Municipality
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14.a) Announcements of Interest to the Public- Reduced Load Restrictions...
Reduced Load Restrictions in Effect
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A reminder that as per By-law 2012-086, Reduced Load (Half-Load) Restrictions are in
effect on Township roads from March 1st through April 30th.
Line 7 North, between Highway 11 and Bass Lake Sideroad, is exempt from the
provisions of the By-law.
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ORILLIA Detachment Action Plan
Table of Contents
Message from the Detachment Commander......................................................................................... 2
OurDetachment............................................................................................................................................ 3
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Action Plan Commitment Summary ........................................................................................................ 5
Crime................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Roadways, Waterways and Trails ............................................................................................................ 8
Other Operational Commitments ............................................................................................................. 9
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Message from the Detachment Commander
As the Detachment Commander for Orillia Detachment, I am pleased to
present the Orillia Detachment Action Plan which outlines our
commitments for 2020-2022.
The OPP has launched its 2020-2022 Strategic Plan. It outlines our next
steps towards becoming the sort of an organization we want to be and .'--°
what and how policing services will be delivered. The plan is available on '
opp.ca.
With the launch of the new Strategic Plan, the OPP has a new mission
statement and new core values. Along with our enduring vision for Safe
Communities... A Secure Ontario, they are the basis for every decision
we make and every action we take.
Orillia Detachment is committed to collaborating with our community partners to develop co-response
models that focus on prevention, harm reduction and risk intervention strategies to improve the overall
well-being of our communities. As with other communities, we are not immune to the impacts of
addiction and mental health issues.
We remain open to, and respectful of, cultural differences and the ongoing development of skills and
knowledge to build mutually effective relationships. We will continue to identify opportunities to
enhance our frontline officer's experience by providing educational and engagement opportunities to
better serve our communities.
Orillia Detachment remains committed to a traffic safety approach that will change driver behaviours
responsible for injuries and deaths on our roadways, waterways and trails through education,
engagement and enforcement.
Through the dedication of our detachment members and with the support of our community partners in
all our municipalities, we will ensure our success in keeping our communities safe.
Veronica Eaton
I nspector
Orillia Detachment, OPP
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Our Detachment
The Orillia Detachment is located in Simcoe County and incorporates the City of Orillia and the
Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn. These are vibrant communities, hosting numerous
tourists year-round.
The detachment area encompasses Highways 11, 12 and 400; the major transportation links between
Ontario's cottage country and Southern Ontario. Patrol and enforcement also occur on the motorized
snow vehicle trails and waterways such as Lakes Couchiching and Simcoe, and parts of the Trent
Severn Waterway. Additionally, the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport serves as an integral part of the
area's transportation infrastructure.
The detachment area also encompasses Mara, McRae, and Bass Lake Provincial Parks making it a
popular location for day use and overnight camping.
The senior population residing within the Orillia Detachment area is expected to increase. Programs
such as Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) continue to grow in our community. The
local group of highly active volunteers work with our Adult Volunteer program and other volunteer
programs in the community to assist police identifying and meeting the needs of seniors.
Georgian College and Lakehead University contribute to a growing student population in the City of
Orillia. Lakehead University continues to expand within the City of Orillia, where relationships
between police and the University have become ever more important.
The Orillia Detachment members have fostered strong relationships with community partners in the
justice, health, social and educational sectors. These partnerships have afforded opportunity for
collaboration in efforts to reduce victimization and enhance community safety. Orillia Detachment
continues to partner with the Canadian Mental Health Association in the Crisis Outreach and Support
Team (COAST) program. This program partners one of our detachment members with a mental health
worker to respond to mental health calls and make proactive contact with members in our community
suffering from mental illness.
Tourism continues to grow as a major economic industry in the area, including recreational activities
and events such as:
• Cycling, boating and skiing;
• Several kilometres of accessible trails for motorized snow vehicles (MSV) and all-terrain
vehicles (ATV);
• Outdoor adventure and cycling races;
• Concerts and festivals.
We continue to evolve based on the changing needs of our communities by leveraging analytics and
technology in order to create efficient and effective policing within all our municipalities.
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Action Plan Commitment Summary
The OPP's action planning process ensures compliance with the Adequacy and Effectiveness of Police Services
Regulation (Adequacy Standards) filed as O. Reg. 3/99 in 1999.
Through analysis and consultation, the following areas of focus were identified for the next three years. These
are reflective of local issues; activities will be addressed, monitored and adjusted as needed.
Crime Roadways,Waterways and Other
Trails
To address and prevent crime To sustain a continuous and To identify co- response
in our communities year-round focus on the causal solutions for non-police-
factors of motorized vehicle related demands for service
collisions on our roads, that impact police resourcing.
waterways and trails
To reduce the impact from the To develop transfer of care
production, trafficking and use protocols with relevant
of illicit drugs in our healthcare facilities.
communities.
To minimize property crime To streamline collision
and reduce associated reporting.
victimization.
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Crime
Description:
Violent Crime - Orillia Detachment shall continue to prioritize occurrences related to Assault, Sexual
Assault and Other Crimes against a Person. The reduction in incidents of violent crime is a priority for
the Orillia OPP Detachment. We will utilize the Regional Operation Analyst (ROA) to assist in the
determination of proactive police resources. We will also focus on crime prevention programs to
provide assistance to community members.
Illicit Drugs - Targeting persons responsible for trafficking illicit drugs in our community is a high
priority. Analysis of crime data will enable the effective deployment of police resources such as the
Orillia Community Street Crime Unit, the Orillia Community Mobilization Unit and frontline platoon
officers. The Orillia Detachment Community Mobilization Unit will continue to deliver Drug Abuse
Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) to elementary schools and the Detachment High School Liaison
officer will continue to engage with the secondary schools in our communities.
Property Crime - Break and Enters, Thefts and Mischiefs are the areas of focus for this Action Plan.
The reduction of property crime is also a priority for Orillia Detachment. Utilizing the ROA, trends in
property crime data will be identified to assist in the effective deployment of detachment resources.
The Community Street Crime Units will engage in fostering relationships with neighbouring police
jurisdictions for information sharing and, when needed, joint operations. The Detachment Community
Mobilization Units will engage with community members on crime prevention initiatives. Partnerships
with Simcoe Muskoka Crime Stoppers will also promote community participation.
Commitment Outcomes Actions
To address and Orillia Detachment is committed to Continue to engage with North
prevent crime in our reducing incidents of assault, sexual Simcoe Victim Services in their
communities assault and other crimes against person. support of victims of violent crime
Education and engagement in our
schools regarding sexual assault
prevention and consent education.
Ongoing engagement with local
community groups and businesses
on violent crime and robbery
prevention strategies.
Our Crime Abatement Officer will
continue to monitor and direct
compliance checks of court imposed
conditions to reduce recidivism.
Our Community Mobilization Unit will
participate with community
stakeholders at local situation tables
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by referring individuals at imminent
risk to themselves and the
community.
To reduce the impact Orillia Detachment is committed to a Fostering and expanding our
from the production, collaborative approach between the Orillia relationships with community
trafficking and use of Community Street Crime Unit, OPP stakeholders such as addiction
illicit drugs in our Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, services and the Canadian Mental
communities. Crime Stoppers, and our Community Health association to address
Mobilization unit to assist in the addiction issues within the
apprehension of individuals involved in community.
illicit drug activity to create a safer
community. Continue to work with our policing
partners, both internal and external,
in identifying and targeting illicit drug
activity in our communities.
Providing education and engagement
opportunities to our communities
through community presentations.
To minimize property The Orillia OPP Detachment is committed Utilizing the Orillia Community
crime and reduce to reducing incidents of Break and Enters, Mobilization Unit to deliver crime
associated Thefts and Mischief in our detachment prevention program to our
victimization. area. community members in partnership
with our Auxiliary Unit.
The Orillia Community Street Crime
Unit will continue to utilize
intelligence-led policing approaches,
analytics and intelligence gathering
to aide in the efficient deployment of
resources in order to identify those
responsible for property crime in our
detachment area.
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Roadways, Waterways and Trails
Description:
Focus on reducing the "Big Four" causal factors of fatal and personal injury collisions on our roadways,
waterways and trails. Impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving and lack of usage of occupant
restraint and safety equipment will continue to be a major focus of detachment members in their proactive
enforcement efforts. New technology such as the Black Cat system will streamline and focus enforcement within
our communities as part of our Focused Patrol Strategies.
Commitment Outcomes Actions
To sustain a continuous and Reduction in collisions in the Officers will continue to target the
year-round focus on the causal Orillia Detachment area on "Big Four" and participate in
factors of motorized vehicle our roadways, trails and provincial traffic initiatives to change
collisions. waterways. driver behaviours on roadways,
waterways and trails.
Utilizing the Regional Operation
Analyst, develop focussed patrols to
curb risky driving behaviour in
identified high collision areas.
Utilize Black Cat technology to
identify roadways where high speeds
are a significant issue and develop
focussed patrols to reduce
aggressing driving habits.
Conduct ATV, MSV and vessel high
visibility proactive enforcement
patrols on our trails and waterways.
Participate in educational
opportunities related to the safe
operations of recreational vehicles
and vessels in the Orillia Detachment
area.
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Other Operational Commitments
Description:
Orillia Detachment has identified some additional non-enforcement priorities for the 2020-2022 Action
Plan. We are committed to continuing our collaborative approach in dealing with persons suffering
from Mental Illness and those in mental health crisis.
We will also continue our focus on community engagement by addressing identified issues in all our
communities through our enhanced community mobilization unit.
The Orillia Detachment will also streamline collision reporting with the opening of a detachment
collision reporting center allowing motorists involved in minor property damage collisions to easily be
able to report their collisions.
Commitment Outcomes Actions
To identify co- response Reduced repeat contacts between Continue the partnership with the
solutions for non-police- police and persons in mental health Canadian Mental Health
related demands for crisis and/or those with substance Association through COAST (Crisis
service that impact police abuse disorder. Outreach and Support Team).
resourcing.
Improved outcomes for individuals in The Orillia Detachment Community
crisis. Mobilization Unit will continue
engaging with community
stakeholders to address community
concerns and develop alternate
strategies prevent these issues in
the future.
To develop transfer of Reduced officer wait times to transition Collaborate and implement signed
care protocols with individuals in crisis to the appropriate protocols with healthcare facilities.
relevant healthcare service provider.
facilities.
Improved outcomes for individuals in
crisis.
To streamline collision Maximized police resourcing. Examine and implement alternative
reporting. solutions for collision reporting
Simplified processes for the driving through the creation of a
public. detachment collision reporting
center.
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Alcohol and Gaming Enforcement Drug Evaluation and Classification Provincial Operations Centre
Asset Forfeiture DNA Coordination Public Order
Auxiliary Policing/Chaplaincy Emergency Management Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
Aviation/Flight Operations Emergency Response Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement
Biker Enforcement Explosives Disposal RIDE(Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Blood Stain Analysis Federal Firearms Program Delivery Search and Rescue
Breath Analysis/Drug Recognition Federal and Provincial Road Safety Security Assessments and Enquiries
Canine Search, Rescue,Tracking Countermeasures Surveillance- Electronic and Physical
and Detection Forensic and Identification Services Tactical and Emergency Medical
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Fraud, Corruption, Economic/ Tactics and Rescue
Nuclear and Explosive Response Financial Crime Investigation
Technological Crime/
Child Exploitation Investigation Hate Crimes/Extremism Investigation Digital Evidence Forensics and Analysis
Civil Litigation File Coordination Illegal Gaming Investigation Threat Assessment
Civilian Data Entry Incident Command Traffic Safety
Collision Reconstruction and Investigation Indigenous Policing Training
Commercial Vehicles and Dangerous Goods Information Technology Underwater Search and Recovery
Communications Intelligence United Nations Policing Missions
Community Policing Justice Officials and Urban Search and Rescue United
Community Street Crime Units Dignitary Protection Services
Nations Policing Missions
Complaint Investigation Marine, Motorized Snow and
Off-road Vehicle and Motorcycle Patrol Video Forensics
Computer-Aided Dispatch Violent Crime Linkage Analysis
Media Relations
Contraband Tobacco
Missing Persons and Unidentified Bodies Victim Assistance, Support and Response
Court Case Management Weapons Enforcement
Offender Transportation
Crime Analysis Witness Protection
Ontario Sex Offender Registry
Crime Gun Analysis
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Organized Crime Enforcement
Physical Security Services The above list corresponds with the
Crime Stoppers Adequacy and Effectiveness of
Criminal Investigation Services and Polygraph Police Services Regulation
Major Case Management Provincial Anti-Terrorism (Adequacy Standards, O.Reg.3199).
The list further provides an overview of
Crisis Negotiation Provincial Cybercrime Strategy various OPP programs and services but
Drug Enforcement Provincial Human Trafficking Strategy should not be considered complete.
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CONTACT THE OPP
REACH THE OPP BY PHONE REPORT ONLINE
• Call 9-1-1 for emergencies You now have the option to report select occurrences to police
• Don't hang up, stay on the line from the convenience of a computer.
• Call 1-888-310-1122 for non-emergency calls Visit www.opp.ca/reporting to use the Citizen Self Reporting
• TTY 1-888-310-1133 system.Specific incidents can be reported online atyour convenience
(forthe Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Impaired)
without attending a detachment or waiting for an officer.
• Know your location
You can use this system to report:
SPEAK WITH AN OFFICER IN PERSON • Driving Complaints
To arrange to meet an officer at a detachment, go to www.opp.ca • Lost/missing property
to use the Local Detachment Finder and follow the prompts. • Mischief/damage to property
• Mischief/damage to vehicle
• Stolen licence plate(s) and/or validation sticker
PROVIDE AN ANONYMOUS TIP • Theft From vehicle
• Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) • Theft
• Visit www.crimestoppers.ca Do not use this system if this is an emergency! If it is,call 9-1-1.
9-1-1 is for police, fire, or medical emergencies only.
Every time an accidental or hang-up 9-1-1 call is received, OPP officers are dispatched.
You may be taking police officers away from a real emergency.
#KnowWhenToCall
If you've dialed in error, stay on the line and speak with the communicator. This will eliminate the need for the emergency operator
to call back.As per OPP policy, officers will still be dispatched to ensure you are safe.
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15.a) Correspondence dated February 10, 2021 from Alex Nuttall re. Reque...
From: Alexander Nuttall <alex.nuttall.business(a)outlook.com>
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 4.15 PM
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Subject: 10 Kirkpatrick Request for Purchase
Good afternoon Donna & Yvonne,
I am writing to you to request the opportunity to purchase the property known
municipally as 10 Kirkpatrick, which is between Springhome, Kirkpatrick, & Tudhope. Is
there a time that we can speak regarding any opportunity that may be associated with
this purchase?
Thanks so much in advance,
Alex Nuttall
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15.b) Correspondence dated March 5, 2021 from Stephen Semple re: Request...
From: Stephen Semple <stephensemple13(agmail.com>
Sent: March 5, 2021 12.28 PM
To: Aubichon, Yvonne <yaubichon(a)oro-medonte.ca>; Teeter, Janette <jteeter(a)-oro-
medonte.ca>
Subject: Road Allowance Inquiry
This email originated from outside of Oro-Medonte's email system. Please use
properjudgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or
responding to this email.
Hi Ms Aubichon,
I'd like to inquire about purchasing the unused road allowance abutting my property at
15 O'Connell Ln, Oro Station, ON LOL 2EO. I understand this has happened in the past
on the other side of Barbara Lane. If for sale - what is the price? If for sale - would I be
able to build a garage on that site?
Thanks so much.
Stephen Semple
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17.a) 2021-036, A By-law to Designate the Old Town Hall and Cenotaph und...
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-law No. 2021-036
A By-law to Designate the Old Town Hall and Cenotaph under the Ontario
Heritage Act.
Whereas Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18, as amended,
authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact a by-law to designate real property
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or
interest;
And Whereas the Old Town Hall and Cenotaph, municipally known as 833 Line 7
North, has been identified by the Township of Oro-Medonte Municipal Heritage
Committee as being eligible for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And Whereas Notice of Intention to pass a Designation By-law was given in
accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And Whereas no Notice of Objection to the proposed designation has been served on
the Clerk of the Township of Oro-Medonte;
And Whereas this By-law is to be registered in the proper Land Registry Office with
respect to the property described in Schedule"A"attached hereto;
And Whereas the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest is set out in
Schedule"B"attached hereto;
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And Whereas the Description of Heritage Attributes set out in Schedule "C"attached
hereto;
Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as
follows:
1. The Old Town Hall and Cenotaph, municipally known as 833 Line 7 North and
more particularly described in Schedule"A", be designated as structures of
significant cultural heritage value and interest as described in Schedule "B".
2. The heritage attributes described in Schedule"C"form part of this By-law.
3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law together with its
schedules to be registered against the property in the Land Registrar's Office and
shall serve a copy of the By-law together with its schedules upon the property
owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust.
4. The By-law shall take full force and effect on the final date of passage hereof.
By-law read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 24t" day of March
2021.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, H.S. Hughes
Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon
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17.a) 2021-036, A By-law to Designate the Old Town Hall and Cenotaph und...
Schedule "A"
to By-law No. 2021-036 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Legal Property Description
Physical address: 833 Line 7 North, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, LOL 2EO
Legal description: Concession 8 South Part Lot 15 Registered Plan 51 R35964 Parts
2 and 3 (Oro)
Roll No. 4346-010-003-33600
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17.a) 2021-036, A By-law to Designate the Old Town Hall and Cenotaph und...
Schedule "B"
to By-law No. 2021-036 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value
The property known municipally as 833 Line 7 North (Part Lot 15, Concession 8, Oro
Township; Parts 2 and 3, RP51 R35964) holds cultural heritage value or interest to
the Township of Oro-Medonte.
Regarding its historical or associative value, since 1868, this property has held a
direct association with the Municipality of the Township of Oro and has served as a
public gathering place. Since 1869, it has hosted the annual Oro Agricultural Society
Fair in celebration of the important agricultural activity in the area. Since 1921, the
cenotaph has memorialized those from the Township of Oro who lost their lives in
service to Canada. The 1868 portion of the Township hall is an example of the work
of local resident and carpenter Jeremiah Whybrew. The 20th century modifications of
a basement, masonry work, and west entrance hall may be the work of Lloyd Scott.
The 1921 cenotaph is an example of the work of J.F. Murphy of Barrie Marble Works.
The design or physical value of the property is found in the 1868 Township hall as a
representative example of public halls built in rural Ontario in the second half of the
19th century. When built, the one storey, frame structure with its rectangular plan and
medium pitched gable roof was typical of the style, type, and construction method
used for public buildings (schoolhouse, halls, and some churches). The symmetrical
placement and large dimensions of the window openings on the north and south
facades of the main structure is a construction method typical of public use structures
built before the availability of artificial (gas or electric) lighting. The addition of the
west entrance hall, likely in 1929, and other modifications is an expression of how this
1868 structure has adapted and evolved to accommodate continuing public use. The
"J. & J. Taylor Limited Toronto Canada" cast nameplate about the west vault door
has artifact value. The 1921 granite cenotaph by J.F. Taylor of Barrie Marble Works
has a high degree of craftsmanship and artistic merit.
Contextually, this property is physically, visually, and historically linked to its
surroundings. The Township hall site has been in public use since 1868. The
community has interacted with the cenotaph since 1921 for annual Remembrance Day
ceremonies. These and other public uses make the property with its Township hall and
cenotaph a local landmark.
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17.a) 2021-036, A By-law to Designate the Old Town Hall and Cenotaph und...
Schedule "C"
to By-law No. 2021-036 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Heritage Attributes
The cultural heritage value or interest of the property is found in the principal heritage
attributes of the 1868/1929 township hall and the 1921 cenotaph.
The following elements of the 1868/1929 township hall building are important to the
cultural heritage value or interest of this property:
■ one storey massing and rectangular plan of the main 1868 structure (not
including the east additions)
■ medium pitched gable roof with pediment style ends of the main 1868
structure (not including the replacement cladding of the roof and modified
eaves)
■ location of a brick chimney at the east end of the main 1868 structure
■ triangular shaped, wood sign with lettering "Oro 1868-1929" in the west roof
pediment
■ placement and dimensions of the three, symmetrically placed window
openings on each of the north and south facades of the 1868 main structure
(not including the replacement window frames, sashes, or sills)
■ form and massing of the west entrance hall, as lesser but matching the main
1868 structure (not including the exterior doorcase, window openings, interior
stairways, flooring, or moulding/trim)
■ interior doorcase inside the west entrance hall, including the pair of casement
doors each with 12-pane upper section glazing and single, wood, lower
panels; an upper transom area; vintage hardware (pressed metal door knob
and plate, upper and lower locking bolts, original hinges); wood door frame;
wood threshold sill; and moulded wood casings (trim on all sides)
■ "J &J Taylor Limited Toronto Canada" cast nameplate over the door into the
west vault
■ orientation of the front fapade to Line 7 North
The following elements of the 1921 cenotaph are important to the cultural heritage
value or interest of this property:
■ the single column, 1921 granite monument resting on a stone base
■ all applied and inscribed decoration, notably the bronze maple leaf in a laurel
wreath, and dedications
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17.b) 2021-037: A By-Law to Amend By-Law, 2018-044, "A By-law of The Cor...
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2021-037
A By-Law to Amend By-Law, 2018-044, "A By-law of The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte to Provide for the Imposition of Fees or Charges"
and to repeal By-Law 2019-003
(Fees and Charges By-law)
Whereas Part XI I, Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, authorizes a municipality to impose fees or charges on persons, for
services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for
services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or
local board; and for the use of its property including property under its control;
And Whereas Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte did, on the 25t" day of April,
2018, enact By-law No. 2018-044 to provide for the imposition of fees or charges;
And Whereas a public meeting was held on Thursday, April 11, 2018 under the
authority of the Building Code Act, Section 7.(6), S.O. 1992, c.23 as amended, to
obtain public comment with respect to proposed amendments to the Fees and
Charges By-Law.
And Whereas Council deems it necessary to amend Schedule"B", Building of
By-Law No. 2018-044; NOLAW
Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as
follows: IL, Wk
1. That Schedule "B"to By-Law No. 2018-044—Building be deleted in its entirety
and replaced by Appendix "A"—entitled "Schedule "B"to By-law No. 2021-037—
Building" attached hereto and formatting part of this by-law;
2. That By-Law No. 2020-015 be repealed in its entirety.
3. That this by-law shall take effect on March 24, 2021.
By-Law Read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 24t"day of
March, 2021.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, H.S. Hughes
Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon
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Building
1. Calculation of Permit Fees
Permit fees shall be calculated based on the formula given below, unless
otherwise specified in the schedule.
The minimum fee for a permit shall be$250.00 unless specifically stated
as a flat rate.
Any fee not determined in the following is determined at the discretion of the
Chief Building Official.
Permit Fee = Service Index (SI)x Total gross floor area (A)
Note: Gross floor area (A) is measured to the outer face of exterior walls and
to the centre of fire walls.
2. Permit Fees
Building Classification & Construction Service Index(SI)
$/ft2
2.1 Non Residential Occupancies
Group A Group B
(Assembly occupancies) (Care occupancies)
Churches, Schools, Detention, Nursing homes,
Arenas, etc. Group homes, Hospitals,
etc.
a) New Construction 1.04
b) Renovation /Alteration to the above 0.47
c)Accessory Buildings to the above 0.36
Group D Group E
(Business & Personal (Mercantile)
Services) Retail Stores,
Offices, Hair Salons, Supermarkets,
Banks, etc. Restaurants up to 30
seats, etc.
a) New Construction 1.04
b) Renovation /Alteration to the above 0.47
c)Accessory Buildings to the above 0.63
Group F
(Industrial Occupancies)
Warehouses, Manufacturing, etc.
a) New Construction 0.94
b) Renovation/Alteration to the above 0.47
c)Accessory Buildings to the above 0.63
d) Fire Code Retrofit as a result of Fire Department
inspection
Minor—as determined by CBO Minimum Fee
Major—as determined by CBO 0.47
of floor area
affected
Agricultural Storage Buildings (Maximum$800.00) 0.25
Pole barn, Coverall style building, etc.
Agricultural Barns, Riding Arenas, Viewing areas,
Agricultural Processing Buildings 0.47
Greenhouse (Maximum $800) 0.25
Greenhouse Subject to Site Plan Control 0.47
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2.2 Residential Occupancies
Group C
(Residential Occupancies)
a) New Construction - gross floor area above grade 1.60
b) New Construction—basement/crawl space 0.47
c) Renovation/Alteration/finishing basement 0.47
d)Accessory Building /Garage 0.47
e) Decks, covered porches, balconies
i)As part of the original dwelling permit—Less than Included in dwelling
108 sq.ft. permit fee
ii)As part of the original dwelling permit—Over 108 $250.00 each
sq.ft. $ 250.00 each
iii) Separate permit (not part of original dwelling
permit)
f) Solid fuel burning appliance (woodstove, pellet stove, Minimum fee
fireplace, etc.)
2.3 Other Miscellaneous Work Flat Rate
Portable Buildings (School portables, sales office or $ 300.00
portables used as accessory buildings, etc.)
Tents (short term for special events or a summer
season) qW Mk
Up to 2,420 ft2 aggregate area Minimum fee
Over 2,420 ft2 aggregate area $ 300.00
Demolition $ 150.00
Demolition- Engineered $ 300.00
Change of Use (No construction proposedkarea
Minimum fee
Designated structures under Div A 1.3.1.1 $ 300.00
Retaining walls
Signs under Div B 3.15 Nh�,
Solar Collector on a building >5m2 total
Wind Turbine>3kW
Outdoor pool, public spa under Div B 3.11 &3.12 etc.
Plumbing, over 6 Fixtures Minimum fee
Plumbing, 0-6 Fixtures $75.00
2.4 Sewage System Flat Rate
Septic Size Verification '` $ 100.00
Sewage System Permit/New or Replacement (Class 2, $ 542.00
3, or 4)
Septic Tank Replacement/Holding Tank Replacement $ 207.00
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2.5 Miscellaneous Flat Rate
Transfer Permit (to new owner) $ 75.00
Re-inspection Fee $ 75.00
Certified Model Home Review(Non-refundable) $ 200.00 per model
L.L.B.O. inspection & letters for occupant loads $ 100.00
Permit Revision (in addition to applicable permit fees $ 75.00
and review rate)
Review rate (Building Officials)—for review of revisions $ 90.00 per hour
to plans, administration and enforcement
File Search $50.00
No charge for current homeowners making simple requests
*defined by CBO
Annual file maintenance fee $ 100.00
Note: Applicable on permits not closed after three (3) years on Building
and one (1) year of Sewage Systems subsequent to issuance.
Lot Grading—
Initial/First Review $ 250.00
Each Subsequent review $ 150.00
Alternative Solutions Examination Fee $ 500.00 (base fee)
plus
$ 90.00/hour of
review time
2.6 Septic Maintenance Program
On-Site Sewage System Maintenance Progr
(O. Reg 315110)
Administration/Inspection Fee
One time/5 year cycle $ 145.00
Annually/5 year cycle $ 29.00/year
3. Refund of Permit Fees
3.1 Pursuant to this by-law, the portion of the total calculated permit fees that
may be refunded shall be a percentage of the total fees payable under this
by-law, calculated as follows in regard to functions undertaken by the
municipality:
a) 75% if only administrative functions have been performed;
b) 50% if administrative and plans examination functions have been
performed;
c) 25% if the permit has been issued and no field inspections have been
performed subsequent to permit issuance; or
d) 0% if any field inspections have been performed subsequent to permit
issuance.
However, a minimum of$ 250.00 will be retained.
3.2 The permit fee shall be returned to the person named on the fee receipt,
unless such person advises the Chief Building Official, in writing and prior to
release of the refund, of a change in name, in which case the refund shall be
returned to the person then authorized to receive it. When only the minimum
fee has been collected/submitted, no refund will be processed.
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4. Deposits & Securities
4.1 Lot Grading Deposit $ 1,000.00
Applicable for new construction as required by
Township policies & procedures. Refundable upon
satisfactory inspection minus any applicable charges.
4.2 Conditional Permit Security
As requested and issued by the Chief Building Official,
to be paid in addition to applicable permit fees.
For dwelling less than or equal to 3000 sq.ft (main floor) $ 5,000.00
For dwelling greater than 3001 sq.ft. (main floor) $10,000.00
For non-residential and/or any permits beyond the scope of footings and
foundation, a letter is to be provided to the Chief Building Official from the
Architect responsible for the project outlining the estimated cost in restoring
the site to its original state. The amount deemed shall be the amount of the
security deposit required in the form of a letter of credit.
For all residential and non-residential projects, if the Chief Building Official
determines that the subject construction has not been removed or the lands
have not been restored to its original state, the letter of credit may be drawn
upon in full or in part to restore the lands. Should the Township incur additional
costs, the Township shall have a lien on the lands for such amount.
5. Notes XA& N
5.1 Total fee is payable upon receipt of completed application.
5.2 Where a person is found to have commenced construction or demolition of a
building without a permit having been issued, the permit fee shall be doubled,
minimum fee of$250.00 in addition to required fees will be applied to cover
the cost of administration and enforcement.
5.3 Compassion fee- Permit fees for a rebuild due to fire (fire restoration or a new
build same size)will be charged at 50% of the determined fees, but not less
than the minimum fee. Additional new build beyond the original structure size
will be charged at full permit fees as noted above.
5.4 That Schedule B shall be adjusted without amendment to this By-law annually
on January 1st each year, commencing January 2019, in accordance with the
most recent twelve month change in Statistics Canada Quarterly, Construction
Price Statistics when such statistic represents an increase. Fees shall be
rounded to the closest cent.
6. Cost Recovery
Where a building investigation results in the issuance of an Order under the Act
the property owner or any other person responsible for the action, shall pay fees
in accordance with the most recent fee schedule. Where an Order is issued
under the Act and where the named achieved eventual compliance with the
Order, the Township may choose not to prosecute the named, if satisfactory
settlement is reached.
7. Additional Costs
When the Township, or another municipal, provincial, or federal agency/entity on
the Township's behalf, takes actions or pays money to rectify failures, by-law
infractions or situations created by, or on behalf of a person, including but not
limited to non-compliance with the terms of any agreement, or permit, or license,
such person shall be responsible for all costs paid or payable by the Township
including the cost of staff time, equipment expenses and other expenses incurred
by the Township. The person shall be invoiced for all costs. The minimum
invoice shall not be for less than three (3) hours of time or$ 1,000.00.
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19.a) 2021-038, Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council...
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2021-038
Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held on
Wednesday, March 24,2021
Whereas Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C. 25, as amended
provides that the powers of the Municipal Council shall be exercised by By-Law,
unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise;
And Whereas The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
deems it expedient that the proceedings at this Council Meeting be confirmed and
adopted by By-Law;
Now Therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the actions of the Council at its Council Meeting held on Wednesday,
March 24, 2021, 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.
3. That the Mayor/Chair and Clerk/Designate are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and affix the corporate seal to all necessary documents.
4. And That this by-law shall come into force and take effect on the final passing
thereof.
By-Law Read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 24t" day of
March, 2021.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
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Mayor, H.S. Hughes
Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon
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