02 23 2005 COW AgendaTOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2005 TIME: 1:00 p.m.
1. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF: - "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
4. DEPUTATIONS:
a) Gayle Wood, CAO, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, re: 2005 LSRCA
Budget.
b) Keith Sherman, Coordinator, Severn Sound Environmental Association, re: 2005 SSEA
Budget.
c) Wayne Wilson, CAO, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, re: 2005 NVCA
Budget.
d) Judy Kern, Managing Director and Mel Coutanche, Vice - President, Oro - Medonte
Chamber of Commerce, re: 2005 Budget.
e) Barry Gougeon, re: Line 6 North, south of Vasey Road to Peter Street, west to Line 5
North.
f) Dwight Norrena, Founder, Canadian Heritage Digital Library, re: Grant Request.
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Gayle Wood, CAO, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, correspondence
dated February 4, 2005, re: Health of Lake Simcoe Mayor's Forum.
b) Gayle Wood, CAO, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, correspondence
dated February 4, 2005, re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Watershed
Development Policies — Revisions.
c) F.G. Flood, CAO, Town of Midland, correspondence dated January 13, 2005, re:
Double Hatter Fire Fighters and Bill 52.
d) Robert Simpson, correspondence received February 15, 2005, re: Pine Ridge Pet
Centre.
6. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE:
a) Report No. FD 2005 -003, Joe Casey, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, re: Fire
Report for Month of November 2004.
b) Report No. FD 2005 -004, Joe Casey, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, re: Fire
Report for Month of December 2004.
7. PUBLIC WORKS:
a) Report No. PW 2005 -001, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Speed
Reduction — Eight Mile Point Road and McLean Crescent.
8. ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:
None.
9. BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
a) Report No. BD 2005 -004, Ronald Kolbe, Director of Building and By -law Enforcement,
re: Thistle Request to Temporarily have Two Residences on Property, Plan 993, Lot 84,
861 Woodland Drive.
b) Report No. PD 2005 -005, Andy Karaiskakis, Junior Planner, re: Zoning By -law
Amendment for Wilhemmus VanWinden, Concession 11, West Part of Lot 14, RP
51 R33213, Part 1 (Oro) Township of Oro- Medonte.
c) Report No. PD 2005 -009, Andria Leigh, Director of Planning, re: Draft Plan Condition
for Lapsing of Draft Plan Approvals.
d) Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Meeting, February 10, 2005.
10. IN- CAMERA:
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter.
b) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter.
c) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter.
d) Mayor J. Neil Craig, re: Personnel Matter.
ADDENDUM
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
10. IN- CAMERA:
e) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter.
f) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Legal Matter.
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LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE
2005 BUDGET
OPERATING AND SPECIAL CAPITAL LEVY
Introduction
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has worked with its
watershed Municipal partners to bring forward budget proposals that
are consistent with the environmental goals and objectives of each
partner and consistent in terms of the types of programs delivered by
each Conservation Authority serving the Municipality.
In working with other Conservation Authorities who deliver programs
to the majority of our municipal partners we have determined the
components required to deliver a comprehensive watershed
management strategy. In 2000 a method of categorizing programs was
developed so that they are understandable and linked to the needs of
each of our watershed partners.
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, in partnership with its watershed municipalities,
is committed to the protection, restoration and enhancement of the natural environment through the
development and application of watershed plans, innovative environmental science community
outreach and education programs. We provide expertise to municipalities for informed
environmental planning and development. In addition, our
work focuses on developing and implementing programs
and partnerships that protect and enhance the form, features
and functions of the landscape. Maintaining existing natural
attributes and recreation facilities and enhancing
opportunities for the public to experience the nature and
ecology of the region is yet another one of our objectives.
These areas of interest have been focussed upon to ensure a
responsive budget — one that meets both our needs while
keeping the health of the watershed in the forefront.
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Operating Levy: 2005 - 2009 (See Multi -Year Table A Attached)
The operating budgets have been developed using the following categories and assumptions:
L Base: includes a proposed 3% cost of living and merit adjustment for current (eligible) staff,
the impact of the renewal and increase of OMERS premiums, and general inflationary costs
such as higher utilities, insurance premiums etc.
2. Mandatory. includes adjustment for current value assessment and property taxes.
3. Growth: includes new positions required to manage growth within the watershed; also
includes planning fee increases which offset some of the additional staffing and other support
costs.
Special Capital Levy: 2005 - 2009 (See Multi -Year Table A Attached)
Capital Budget Forecasts have been developed using the following program categories:
1. Watershed Planning/Sub- Watershed Planning
2. Aquatic Resource Management Plans /Fisheries Management Plans
3. Groundwater Management
4. Watershed Monitoring
5. Natural Heritage Mapping
6. Natural Hazard Mapping
7. Watershed Specific Projects /Studies
8. Stewardship
9. Open Space Land Acquisition
10. Flood Forecasting/Warning
11. Infrastructure
12. Conservation Lands Management
1. Watershed Planning /Sub - Watershed Planning
Watershed and sub - watershed plans provide a framework for the implementation of remedial
activities and a focus for community action. More importantly, they prevent further serious
degradation to the existing environment and can reduce the need for expensive rehabilitation efforts.
Watershed plans provide a framework within which sustainable development can occur.
Watershed Plans for the Oro Creeks, Hawkestone Creek and Orillia West Creeks are
scheduled for start -up in 2007, with expected completion in 2008. The total costs are
projected to be $125,000.
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2. Aquatic Resource /Fisheries Management Plans (ARMPs)
Aquatic Resource Management Plans are important tools that complement watershed planning by
guiding the management of aquatic resources in individual watersheds. They are resource documents
that combine information on the historic function of aquatic systems with current conditions and
impacts to derive a management strategy. Plans are being developed in consultation with the public,
and interest groups as well as relevant agencies such as the Ministry of Natural Resources, the
Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and local and regional municipalities. ARMPs provide
management direction for aquatic resources, including the identification of specific implementation
projects that will improve water quality and the health of fish habitat.
Programs in this category recognize that the health of aquatic systems is a strong linkage to the
relative health of surface and groundwater and riparian habitat adjacent to watercourses. A data base
for aquatic habitat is a pre- cursor to determining the fisheries potential in regional watercourses and
understanding the overall health of the watershed. The development of management plans for
preserving and improving fisheries resources and water quality is an important step in managing
these natural resources.
There are no planned projects in this category within the next five years. Staff will be
working with you to determine the need for this type of project within your municipality.
Groundwater Management
Understanding the relationship between ground and surface waters and having a general knowledge
of the state of our groundwater resources is essential to protect and maintain the health and quality
of the Lake Simcoe ecosystem. In cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) and
municipal partners the program involves the surveillance of a minimum of 12 wells (14 proposed)
throughout the Lake Simcoe watershed. Wells are monitored for both quantity and quality with real -
time quantity data available via data loggers and satellite link -ups. Water quality monitoring will be
conducted four times per year with the frequency increasing should results warrant further sampling.
Results will be provided to anyone who wants them through a newly established MOE website or
from the Conservation Authority.
LSRCA ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 2004
In cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) and municipal partners, a groundwater
monitoring network has been established. The network currently involves the surveillance of 13
wells throughout the Lake Simcoe watershed (including 2 wells in Oro- Medome) for both quantity
and quality, with real -time quantity data available via data loggers and telemetry. The retrofitting
of an additional existing well is also proposed which will bring the size of the monitoring network
from 13 to 14 wells. The initial round of water quality sampling (full suite of parameters) was
completed in 2003 for all 13 wells. Yearly sampling was conducted in 2004 of metals and nutrients
in all 13 wells and a first round suite of parameters in well 14.
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LSRCA DELIVERABLES - 2005
2004 Funding $ 1,050
Township of Oro- Medonte 2005 Budget Request $ 1,071
Other Partners $ 58,929
2005 Total All Partners $ 60,000
Project Partners: Watershed Municipalities, MOE
4. Watershed Monitoring (Please refer to Table `B" for a detailed cost breakdown)
Watershed monitoring programs provide baseline data as to what is happening in terms of stream
flows, groundwater, wetlands and terrestrial and aquatic habitat. Watershed monitoring is a critical
component in understanding the long term impacts of development patterns and the effectiveness
of management programs arising from watershed plans.
An important aspect of any remedial program is monitoring ecosystem health to ensure that progress
is being made towards the achievement of environmental goals and objectives. The need exists to
continue the monitoring program and report the progress to the public. As part of the State of the
Watershed Report a list of 21 performance measures have been established which are to be updated
annually with progress reports to the public and our partners. This will improve our accountability
to both the public and our partners The goals of the monitoring program for 2005 will be:
• quantify short and long term trends in water quality;
• qualify the variation associated with seasonality;
• determine the effectiveness of remedial projects;
• continue to identify and quantify localized water quality problems such as spills or runoff
from non -point sources; and
• report back to all partners and the public the results.
To accomplish these goals for such a large and diverse watershed area, the monitoring program
needs to be flexible and cost effective. The sampling program needs to address both wet and dry
weather conditions to provide a more accurate overall picture of water quality in the watersheds. To
meet these requirements a network of base sampling sites have been established largely composed
of previously sampled Provincial Water Quality Network (PWQN) sites. Most of the PWQN
sampling sites have over twenty years of data which will facilitate the determination of long term
trends.
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LSRCA ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 2004
a) Surface Water Quality
Water quality and quantity monitoring is on -going and efforts to establish a watershed wide health
monitoring program have been successful. Township of Oro - Medonte staff have been participating
in the process through the Lake Simcoe Environmental Management Strategy technical committee
and monitoring working group. Efforts to upgrade existing monitoring stations have been
completed.
b) Open Lake Monitoring
In 2003, Phase I of the Integrated Water Management Model (IWMM) project was completed. This
three -year project will provide a watershed wide tool to predict changes in surface water quality
associated with changes in land use. This project continued in 2004 with the completion of a
nutrient management module with testing and calibration scheduled into 2005. Once completed this
tool can predict changes on a watershed or sub - watershed scale.
c) Water Response
The Conservation Authority has organized a water response team to address the issue of low flow
(drought) through a Water Response Program. Major efforts undertaken in 2004 included the
automation of gauging stations and establishing protocols for automatically issuing lower water
response orders. Expenditures associated with this program assist in maintaining a database and
establishing predictive models.
LSRCA DELIVERABLES - 2005
2004 Funding $ 3,425
Township of Oro - Medonte 2005 Budget Request $ 3,523
Other Partners $ 295,976
2005 Total All Partners $ 299,499
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a) Surface Water Quality
Project Partners: Watershed Municipalities
Project Description: Surface Water Quality program includes the cost to monitor macro
invertebrates, water quality and quantity of the tributaries entering Lake Simcoe to assess ecosystem
health. Specific activities involve sampling from 22 monitoring stations throughout the basin,
managing the data collected, and analysing the information to provide an indication of current trends
in stream health.
In 2005, the existing water quality results will be combined with the results from new sampling
initiatives (macro- invertebrates and fish) throughout the watershed to develop three- tiered water
quality indices to predict water quality and ecosystem health. Improved methods to involve the
public and communicate the results will also be undertaken.
b) Open Lake Monitoring
Project Partners: Watershed Municipalities, Ministry of the Environment
Project Description: Open Lake Monitoring includes the cost to continue monitoring water quality
in Lake Simcoe and efforts to develop a predictive water quality model to assist in the production
of management scenarios and lake strategies. Specific activities involve data collection, entering and
analyzing the data, model review and development, model calibration using Lake Simcoe water
quality results, and the development of management strategies to address new or emerging problems.
In 2005 the Integrated Water Management Model (IWMM) project will continue with the
completion of an Atmospheric Model which will predict loadings of airborne pollutants to surface
waters.
c) Water Response
Project Partners: Watershed Municipalities, Province, D.F.O.
Project Description: Expenditures associated with this program assist in maintaining and upgrading
the water quantity network, updating rating curves, and maintaining an environmental conditions
reporting system. Results will be provided to the water response team and translated into protective
policies addressing surface water takings. This information is essential to allow us to review and
provide comments on new development proposals on behalf of our municipalities. Future activities
involve developing a procedure and code for displaying the automated information and providing
it on the web.
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5. Natural Heritage Mapping
The Conservation Authority acts as advisers on development applications under the Planning Act
as these pertain to Provincial policies on natural heritage, natural hazards, fisheries and groundwater.
As background information the Conservation Authority undertakes Natural Heritage inventories
throughout the watershed. Natural Heritage has many components: valley lands, woodlands, areas
of natural and scientific interest(ANSI), wildlife habitat, wetlands and habitat of endangered,
threatened and vulnerable species. As part of this process inventory data bases are created through
analysis and mapping, produced from internal Conservation Authorities initiatives and incorporating
planning, environmental and engineering studies that are received from outside agencies such as
consultants, non - government organizations, individuals and municipalities. The quality of the advice
provided to our watershed municipalities depends on the accuracy and integrity of the science that
underlies it, science that has to be defensible in public forums such as the Ontario Municipal Board.
LSRCA ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 2004
Natural Heritage Mapping has now been completed for the entire Lake Simcoe watershed, including
the Townsip of Oro - Medonte. The completion of this initiative in Oro - Medonte was accomplished
through other funding sources. Please see the attached Ecological Land Classification and Existing
Land Use map. A CD of the map and associated databases will be made available to our municipal
partners in the near future.
LSRCA DELIVERABLES 2005
The Conservation Authority has not scheduled natural heritage mapping within your
municipality for 2005.
6. Natural Hazard Mapping
Conservation Authorities play a critical role in reviewing development applications to ensure that
growth occurs in the most sustainable manner. Conservation Authorities also provide comments to
municipalities regarding flood susceptibility and environmental constraints to development.
Recently, this role has become more critical given the transfer ofprovincial planning responsibilities
to municipal governments.
With the posting of the Generic Regulation on the EBR and the release of the Guidelines for
Developing Schedules of Regulated areas, the Conservation Authority will move ahead with the
project to complete new hazard mapping for the entire watershed. The results of this project will be
reviewed with municipal staff. During 2004, the Conservation Authority continued work on the
orthophoto base mapping to build new maps that will delineate the extent of the Conservation
Authority's resource interest and to define the area regulated.
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In 2005 the Conservation Authority will complete further phases to add information such as
floodlines and wetlands. Subsequent phases will delineate steep slopes and significant valleys. The
completed mapping will provide revised updated mapping for use by the Conservation Authority and
member municipalities. On completion, this two -year project will be submitted to the Minister of
Natural Resources for approval.
Multi year costs include work on the hydrology and hydraulics necessary for updating flood line
information and undertaking dynamic beach modelling studies.
LSRCA DELIVERABLES - 2005
2004 Funding $ 0
Township of Oro - Medonte 2005 Budget Request $ 25,000
Other Partners $ 267,500
2005 Total All Partners $ 292,500
Project Partners: Watershed Municipalities, Province of Ontario
7. Watershed Specific Projects /Studies
Lake Simcoe Environmental Management Strategy (LSEMS) Project
Goal of the Lake Simcoe Environmental Management Strategy
To improve and protect the health of the Lake Simcoe watershed ecosystem and
improve associated recreational opportunities by:
• Restoring a self sustaining coldwater fishery,
• Improving water quality,
• Reducing phosphorus loads to Lake Simcoe, and,
• Protecting natural heritage features and functions.
Lake Simcoe is a valuable natural resource estimated at being worth $200 million annually to the
local economy. In September 2000, the Board of Directors of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority issued an urgent call to the community regarding the protection of the Lake Simcoe
watershed.
In order to keep Lake Simcoe healthy and clean, the annual phosphorus target for the lake needs to
be 75 metric tonnes, a reduction from the current 100 metric tonnes per year. To reduce phosphorus
pollution from entering Lake Simcoe, at least one metric of phosphorus must be reduced each year
for the next 20 years.
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Phosphorus reduction will be completed through the Lake Simcoe Environmental Management
Strategy partnership, led by the LSRCA and involving:
• the federal government
• the provincial government
• watershed municipalities
• Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
• Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Foundation (community groups and businesses)
The Conservation Authority will lead an annual campaign to deliver a comprehensive water quality
program that will include:
• watershed planning and plan review
• watershed regulation and enforcement
• reforestation and regeneration
• landowner projects for a clean Lake Simcoe
• environmental policy development
• watershed monitoring
• environmental land acquisition
• community awareness of watershed health
All programs will be performance measurement based and focussed on achieving the LSEMS target
of 75 metric tonnes of phosphorus entering Lake Simcoe annually.
a) Lake Simcoe Water Quality Improvement Program (LSWQIP)
LSRCA ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 2004
The Lake Simcoe Water Quality Improvement Program provides individual landowners with
technical and financial assistance to undertake remedial projects to improve water quality and
environmental health. In 2004 there were 2 projects completed in the Township of Oro - Medonte
under this program. One project involved the replacement of a faulty septic system and the other
project involved protecting an existing private wellhead in order to bring it up to standards. In 2005
the Conservation Authority will focus its efforts on completing water quality improvement projects
with landowners that have property adjacent to Burl's Creek.
LSRCA DELIVERABLES - 2005
2004 Funding $ 8,343
Township of Oro- Medonte 2005 Budget Request $ 8,343
Other Partners $ 1,591,657
2005 Total All Partners $ 1,600,000
Project Partners: Watershed Municipalities, Province of Ontario, Landowners, Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Foundation
Project Description: The Lake Simcoe Water Quality Improvement Program (LSWQIP) provides
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financial assistance for landowners within the Lake Simcoe watershed. LSWQIP represents a
continuing effort by the Conservation Authority to achieve the LSEMS goal.
A wide range of items are eligible under the LSWQIP program. Landowners can obtain financial
and technical assistance to:
• install milkhouse waste and manure storage systems;
• construct barnyard runoff control and clean water diversions;
• undertake erosion control projects on cultivated land;
• fence livestock to restrict them from streams, and install crossings and alternate watering
systems;
• fix streambank erosion problems, and establish buffers strips;
• naturalize areas identified as having a high potential for pollution;
• replace faulty septic systems; and
• decommission abandoned wells.
Municipalities are also eligible to receive funding towards the construction of stormwater
management retrofits. Through these projects the Conservation Authority can achieve the LSEMS
goal and it's own mandate to protect, maintain and improve the health and quality of Lake Simcoe.
b) Lake Simcoe Environmental Management Strategy (LSEMS)
(Please refer to Table `B" for a detailed cost breakdown)
LSRCA DELIVERABLES - 2005
2004 Funding $ 5,388
Township of Oro- Medonte 2005 Budget Request $ 17,802
Other Partners $ 657,198
2005 Total All Partners $ 675,000
Project Partners: Watershed Municipalities, Provincial & Federal Governments, Chippewas of
Georgina First Nations and the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation
Project Description: The Conservation Authority is the lead agency of this co- operative effort
between the Chippewas of Georgina First Nations, the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans,
the Provincial Ministries of the Environment, Natural Resources, Municipal Affairs and Agriculture
& Food, the Regional Municipalities of York and Durham, County of Simcoe, Cities of Barrie,
Orillia and Kawartha Lakes, The Towns of Bradford -West Gwillimbury, New Tecumseth and
Innisfil and the Townships of Oro Medonte and Ramara.
LSEMS focuses on; efforts to control and reduce phosphorus loadings entering Lake Simcoe, a
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monitoring program to assess the changes in the ecological health of the lake and it's tributaries, and
a public education \outreach program. Specific activities include: minimizing new sources of
phosphorus loadings associated with urban development through the use of regulations; reducing
existing phosphorus loadings from agriculture by initiating capital projects; continued monitoring
of the lake, rivers and fishery; and educating and mobilizing the community to action.
i) Administration/Communications: Funding for staffing and expenses involved to coordinate the
activities of LSEMS and implement a communications strategy that creates awareness and
understanding leading to community action.
ii) LSEMS Basin Wide Watershed Plan: The main project for LSEMS in 2005 is the continued
development of the Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan. Phase 1 of the Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan is
presently being completed and includes finalizing the environmental assessment tool, a land use
decision making tool for growth management and undertaking stakeholder presentations.
Phase 2 will be implemented in 2005 and include data collection and information analysis that does
not already exist and conducting further watershed characterization studies, modelling and analysis.
Further stakeholder consultation will take place in 2005 as a key component to the ongoing
watershed plan development process. Once Phase 2 has been completed the development and
evaluation of protection and restoration management strategies will be done to address existing and
future pressures \stressors within the watershed which are impacting and \or threatening ecosystem
health. The Basin Wide Watershed Management Plan will involve all LSEMS partners and include
an extensive public participation process. An integral component of the LSEMS Basin Wide Lake
Simcoe Watershed Plan is an integrated water management strategy which involves the development
of a strategy dealing specifically with stormwater and waste water management along with future
water taking issues and allocation of both surface and ground water.
8. Stewardship
Implementation of planning strategies can only be effective by involving private landowners. Over
the years, Conservation Authorities have enjoyed a good deal of success working with private
landowners on their lands to improve wildlife habitat, water quality, fisheries, forest health and
erosion control. The success of stewardship programs has been due to the availability of incentive
dollars to bring private dollars into projects that enhance and restore watershed health.
LSRCA DELIVERABLES - 2005
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority undertakes stewardship projects through its Lake
Simcoe Water Quality Improvement Program (LSWQIP) and its private landowner tree and shrub
planting program.
9. Open Space land Acquisition
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One of the objectives of the Conservation Authority is to protect the water resources within our area
of jurisdiction. Sometimes the acquisition of property is the
only way to ensure the protection of key environmentally
sensitive areas, including wetlands, ESA "s and recharge areas.
By establishing and building up a land acquisition reserve fund
the required resources would be available when properties
become available for purchase.
LSRCA DELIVERABLES - 2005
2004 Funding $ 0
Township of Oro - Medonte 2005 Budget Request $ 3,862
Other Partners $ 296,138
2005 Total All Partners S 300,000
Project Partners. Watershed Municipal Partners
10. Flood ForecastingNVarning
This program is one of long standing and is integrated among Conservation Authorities across the
GTA, and has a proven track record for effectiveness. Flood warning systems must be kept current
with new technology to provide optimum response time for major rainfall and snow belt events to
minimize loss of life and property damage. Rapid urban development in Lake Simcoe watershed
means that flood forecasting and warning systems must be continually upgraded to reflect changing
watershed conditions.
In 1997, LSRCA staff restructured the flood forecasting and warning system to provide a more
consistent and reliable monitoring and forecasting system. In 1998 a GTA Flood Contingency Plan
was finalized to ensure uniformity in the way conservation authorities interact with municipalities.
This plan is updated on an annual basis. The Conservation Authority continues to work with the
GTA Flood Forecasting and Warning group to look at ways to better deliver flood forecasting and
warning in the GTA area.
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Additionally, along term flood monitoring plan will be established, hardware additions and upgrades
will be investigated and requirements for expanded watershed area will be determined. Other
business related to the maintenance and operation of the flood monitoring and warning system
includes:
• establishing hydrometric expertise as maybe required by removal of Water Survey of Canada
Technical Support;
• reviewing emergency response in cooperation with municipalities and the Regions and
update to provide required service;
• conducting annual maintenance and repair of equipment; and
• investigating, with other Conservation Authorities, a computer simulation model to assist
with flood forecasting based on predicted rainfall & /or snowmelt.
Flood control and erosion control structures, which are owned, maintained and/or operated by
Conservation Authorities, mitigate the risk to life and property damage from flooding and erosion
or bank instability. These structures include dams, flood channel works and dykes. LSRCA
currently owns and maintains two flood control structures - Pefferlaw Dam and the Fairy Lake Dam
located at Wesley Brooks Memorial Conservation Area. Budget is to establish a reserve from which
to undertake emergency repairs.
LSRCA DELIVERABLES - 2005
2004 Funding $ 218
Township of Oro - Medonte 2005 Budget Request $ 223
Other Partners $ 57,277
2005 Total All Partners $ 57,500
Project Partners: Watershed Municipalities
11. Infrastructure (Refer to Table `B" for detailed cost breakdown)
The Conservation Authority has not had adequate funding in recent years to carry out even routine
maintenance at an acceptable level. Office buildings, workshops, conservation area facilities and
signage have reached an age when major maintenance and restoration is needed. Lack of adequate
office space and an older facility results in poor working conditions and potential health and safety
issues. Projects under this category are designed to achieve a state of good repair. Infrastructure
relates to three categories of capital projects:
• improvements relating to lands owned by the Conservation Authority, i.e. picnic shelters,
washrooms, conservation area recreation facilities;
• administrative offices and workshops;
• information technology hardware and software
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LSRCA DELIVERABLES - 2005
2004 Funding $ 17,773
Township of Oro - Meodnte 2005 Budget Request $ 7,340
Other Partners $ 867,810
2005 Total All Partners S 875,150
Project Partners: Watershed Municipalities
Project Descriptions:
a) Major Maintenance - Conservation Areas
Upgrade existing facilities and infrastructure in conservation areas. These upgrades are
required to ensure that deterioration and safety of facilities and buildings are addresses.
b) Conservation Area Development
Construction of new facilities, structures and buildings and signage aimed at increasing the
quality and attractiveness of our conservation areas,
C) Vehicle and Equipment Motor Pool
Additional vehicles are required for staff to adequately support our monitoring, plan review
and environmental evaluation programs.
Expenditures required for the purchase, fuel, repairs and maintenance, and licenses and
insurance for the Conservation Authority's vehicle and equipment pool. Usage of
Conservation Authority vehicles and equipment are charged back to specific programs and
projects at a rate intended to cover the cost of operations.
d) Head Office Facility
The Conservation Authority is now in the tender process for the construction of its new head
office facility. Expected completion date of the new facility is October 2005.
e) Information Management
Costs associated with the upgrading of hardware and software for our computer networks as
well as those associated with the development and implementation of data management
system to be integrated throughout the organization.
Hardware and software requirements include network server replacement, back -up and
security upgrades and updates to software.
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12. Conservation Lands Management
Management plans for conservation lands owned and operated by the Authority are fundamental to
ensuring public support for their policies and programs. Development and review of management
plans must include public participation and consider environmental quality and constraints, health
and sensitivity of existing natural resources, public use, and recreational development opportunities,
all of which must meet the growing needs of the watershed population.
LSRCA currently owns over 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) of land throughout the Lake Simcoe
Watershed. The land is retained primarily in a natural state for flood control, erosion control and
natural resource management.
There are no planned projects in this category.
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1) Lease Pressures
TOTAL
LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
TOWNSHIP OF ORO MEDONTE 5 YEAR BUDGET PROJECTIONS
Operations & Capital
19,928 1 1,531 ]5I 21,124 1
90
1,1 1 92 ,153 1,901 1
23,025 1
2,072 1
25,097 1
2,259 1
27,356
2,462
CAPITAL
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Total Cost
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Total Cost
Minn Share
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LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 Preliminary Budget Estimates
TABLE B
Presented to the Township of Oro Medonte on February 23, 2005
2004
2004
2005
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDING PRIORITIES Requested
Actual
Proposed
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a }LSEMS - Administration /Communications 1,090
1,090
1,307
b) LSWQIP (LEAP) - Projects 8,343
8,343
8,343
c) LSEMS Base Wide Watershed Plan 4,298
4,298
16,495
11 d) Infrastructure -Head Office Facility Pg. 13 15,712
15,712
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3. Groundwater Management Pg. 3 & 4 1,050
1,050
1,071
4 Watershed Monitoring Pg. 4 to 6
Surface Water Quality 1,196
1,196
1,229
Open Lake Monitoring 984
984
1,008
Water Response 1,245
1,245
1,286
5 Natural Heritage Mapping Pgs. 7 25,000
0
0
6. Natural Hazard Mapping Pgs. 7 25,000
0
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10 Flood Forecasting/Warning Pg 12 218
218
223
Sub -Total High Priority Capital Projects 84,136
34,136
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741
760
Development - Conservation Areas 3,308
1,320
3,390
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3,190
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0
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Sub -Total Land Management Projects 7,849
2,061
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TOTAL SPECIAL CAPITAL LEVY 91,985
36,197 F 67,164
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2004 2005
OPERATING Requested
Actual
Proposed
TOTAL GENERAL LEVY 19,928
19,928
21,124'
TOTAL CAPITAL & GENERAL LEVY 111,913
56,125
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To provide leadership in the restoration and protection of
the envirouni ental health and quality of Lake Sim coe and
its watershed with our com in unity, in unicipal and
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A W atershed
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W atershedlSubwatershed P la n n in
Facilitate watershed scale
planning decisions
Protect what is natural
Rehabilitate what has degraded
Implement systematically
based on development pressure
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Determine the overall health of the
watershed
Identify local water quality issues
0 ffer remedial action plans to
improve water quality
Enhance fishery resources
Flood F ore c as tin
IW a rn in
W arning system upgrades to reflect changing
w atershed conditions
Flood and Erosion Control Structure
Minimize loss of life and
dam age to property
Optimize response time
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Stream flow
T r ib u to r y Water Quality
G roundw ater
W etlands
T errestrial /A quatic Habitats
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W ater Response Program
These monitoring programs enable us to:
Assess watershed health
Target remedial & preventative program s
Evaluate program effectiveness
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Develop, analyze and map
inventory data bases.
To provide tools for planning a
technical assistance regarding 1
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review and OMB Hearingsupp
To identify impacts on natural
heritage attributes.
1W atershed Specific P rojects/Studies
Lake Sim coe Environmental
M anagem ent Strategy
L SEM S Implementation Program
G oal of the L SE M S Im plem entation Program
To improve and protect the health of the Lake Sim coe watershed
ecosystem and improve associated recreational opportunities by:
Restoring a self sustaining coldwater fishery;
Improving water quality;
Reducing phosphorus loads to Lake Sim coe; and
Protecting natural heritage features and functions.
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Support Conservation
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Support the CA's Planning
Agreement with Regions and
M u n is ip a litie s
Respond to comprehensive
natural hazard policies in
Official Plans
Respond to new Provincial
W ater M anagem ent Regulations
Stewardship
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atershed Communities
Through
the Lake Sim
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Improvement
Program
* Manure storage
R estrict livestock access
Cropland erosion
C reate buffer strips
Fix erosion problems
R eplace faulty septic system s
* Decommission abandoned wells
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Between 1990 and 2004 more
than 540 env ironm ental projects
were completed throughout the
Lake Sim coe watershed.
These projects have helped:
R educe soil erosion
Enhance wildlife habitat
Improve water quality
Increase forest cover
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M aintenance & 0 perations 0 n
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C onservation A rea S ignage
Administration Building and
Inform ation Technology
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Conservation Education Services
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Professor E.A. Smith Natural
Resources Educational Centre
provides 4,300 youths With an
opportunity to experience nature
first hand on an annual basis.
Scanlon Creek Nature Centre
provides conservation education
programs to 2,500 students annually.
Corporate Services
Finance and Arlin inistration
B u d g e t C oordination"
Computer System Upgrade
Financial Reporting;
Information M anagem ent System
Office Facility Upgrade
G eograph ical In form ation Services
Corporate Com in unications P0 4F
C onservation A w arils G ala bww `:ftL
Comm unite Outreach Program
Corporate M arketing and Com m unications
2005 Prelim inar
Sources of Revenue
$10,738,100
[—]Municipal General Levy – 15%
Municipal Capital Levy – 36%
Federal and Provincial Grants – 20%
[—]Conservation Authority Generated – 29%
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Areas of Expenditure
$10,738,100
❑Watershed Management– 51%
ECorporate Services & Land Management– 30%
00ffice of the C A 0 – 19%
Operating Budget Request
2004 Base Levy
19,928
Base Pressures - OMERS, Wage Adjustment,
Insurance, General Cost Increases
1,196
TOTAL OPERATING
21,124
TOTAL ALL PARTNERS
1,623,910
2005 CAPITAL BUDGET
Capital Project Funding Priorities
2004 Actual
2005
Proposed
2005 All
Partners
Watershed Special Studies
a) LSEMS - Administration /Communications
1,090
1,307
175,000
b) LSWQIP - Stewardship
8,343
8,343
1,600,000
c) LSEMS - Basin Wide Watershed Plan
4,298
16,495
500,000
Infrastructure - Head Office Facility
15,712
-
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Groundw ater Management
1,050
1,071
60,000
a) Surface Water Quality
1,196
1,229
96,333
b) Open Lake Monitoring
984
1,008
78,333
c) Water Response
1,245
1,286
124,833
Natural Heritage Mapping
-
-
150,000
Natural Hazard Mapping
-
25,000
292,500
Stew ardship
-
-
100,000
Flood Forecasting /Warning
218
223
57,500
Regional Open Space Land Acquisition
-
3,862
300,000
Infrastructure
875,150
a) Major Maintenance - Conservation Areas
741
760
-
b) Development - Conservation Areas
1,320
3,390
-
c) Development- Information Management
-
3,190
-
TOTAL SPECIAL CAPITAL LEVY
36,197
67,164
4,409,649
Severn Sound
Environmental Association 2004 Review
Township of Oro - Medonte
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SSEA Activities in Oro - Medonte Township in 2004
Activity
Twp
Cost
Total
Value
"do'd,ySt —s 511111
$0
$120,000
Beach monitoring
$0
$23,812
Tnbaary movimcing (Fkg, Sturgeon,
Coldwater)
$0
$25,000
Tnb.m y fish wmmiutity mon(mcing (Hoy
Shtzgeoq Coldware)
$0
$8,000
C3mandwarer Study 00.3)
($6,3995]5)
$602,(X)0
Natural Shorelutes
$0
$5,000
ProvinciafGroundwater Monimring Network
$0
$100,000
SSEA<,,.tion
$13,293
$221,560
Requests for 2005
• SSEA Operation - $14,770 of $231,000
• Follow -up of Groundwater study (staff time)
• Participation in Source Water Protection
Study (staff time)
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Nottawasaga Valley Conservation��
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2005 Proposed Budget & 2004 Highlights
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is your public agency dedicated to the
preservation of a healthy environment. As your partner, the NVCA provides the expertise
to help protect our water, our land, our future.
Our Vision: "Conserving our healthy waters"
Our Mission:
"Working together to value, protect, enhance and restore
our watershed resources for a healthy,
sustainable future"
Presented to the Township of Oro- Medonte, February 23, 2005
February 23, 2005
Centre for Conservation John Nix Conservation Administration Centre
Tiffin Conservation Area 8195 Concession Line 8 Utopia, On LOM 1T0
Telephone: 705.424.1479 Fax: 705.424.2115 Email: admin @nvca.on.ca
NVCA 2005 Budget Highlights
1) Reflects direction of 26 municipal representatives from the 18 watershed municipalities.
2) 2005 Overall 4.95% bevy increase over 2004. $1,448,707 levy supporting a total budget
of $2,676,197.
3) Township of Oro - Medonte Levy (78% within NVCA)
2004, 9.06% share $125,113 Levy, $8.75 per capita
® 2005, 9.17% share $132,368 ($7,255 increase, 5.8 %) Levy, $9.26 per capita,
a 52 cent increase per capita. Assuming no population growth, however,
population is probably growing at 5% +- per year, resulting in a 7 cent increase.
4) NVCA Budget provides the capacity to deliver a wide variety of watershed wide water
quality protection and restoration programs including; tree planting, stewardship,
conservation land management, plan input and review. Engineering and biological
technical support, natural heritage protection, flood and erosion management, education,
governance, communication, and source protection planning.
2002
2003
2004
Permanent
Population
18,315
18,315
18,315
Total Value of
Building Permits
Issued
38,082,554
70,879,311
57,799,007
New Building
26,383,924
49,665,366
43,502,753
Improvements
709,500
435,000
2,097,236
Municipal Current
Value assessment
1,588,524,219
1,858,318,495
2,206,190,050
CVA % change
—17%
—19%
4) NVCA Budget provides the capacity to deliver a wide variety of watershed wide water
quality protection and restoration programs including; tree planting, stewardship,
conservation land management, plan input and review. Engineering and biological
technical support, natural heritage protection, flood and erosion management, education,
governance, communication, and source protection planning.
5) 2005 budget addressing three major issues:
a) Growth pressures, for clean water, assimilation capacity and land;
New population expected to double (from approximately 200,000 to 400,000 people
within 15 -18 years) Major G.T.A. Expansion pressures
b) New Provincial initiatives including:
- Source Protection
- Assimilation Capacity — Growth Management
- Generic Regulation Changes
- Nutrient Management, Oak Ridges Moraine Legislation
- Greenbelt Protection, Planning Act Amendments
c) NVCA Organization Capacity
Major demand for increased level and scope of service to meet the above issues
including:
- Funding pressures- predictable & appropriate.
- Governance support and enhanced communications
- Staff development, training and maintenance of high professional standard;
- Communication strategy enhancement and specific new communication needs
including; source protection initiative, assimilation capacity /growth management
study, Science of Conservation, and Municipal Communications.
6) On March 11`x' the NVCA Full Membership will review and vote on the 2005 budget.
Your municipal input is very important.
The NVCA is your public agency dedicated to the preservation of a healthy environment.
As your partner, the NVCA provides the expertise to help protect, our water, our land, our
future.
Respectfully submitted
oaU P'-W—
Wayne R. Wilson, CAO /Secretary - Treasurer
February 23, 2005
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Centre for Conservation John Hix Conservation Administration Centre
Tiffin Conservation Area 8195 Concession Line 8 Utopia, On LOM 1TO
Telephone: 705.424.1479 Fax: 705.424.2115 Email: admin @nvca.on.ca
NVCA 2004 Highlights
Land Management and Stewardship Services: (7 staff)
- Trees Planted 65,000 - Forest Management Plans — 5 plans;
- Stewardship projects — 25 water quality improvement projects;
- Land Management # of Acres 11,500 - # Acres acquired 440;
- Enhanced Fort Willow site and established the 9 mile portage trail with City of
Barrie & Springwater, municipalities;
- Oro - Medonte $84,000 worth of projects on 6 properties.(see attached summary)
- Municipal Open house held, Oct. 2004,
-Bass Lake management ,meetings (3)
Planning: (6 staff)
- # permits 290 (6 in Oro - Medonte), subdivision review, 55, ( 5 in Oro - Medonte);
- Enforcement investigation 63, (5 in Oro - Medonte);
- OMB Hearings 5;
- other Planning support: solicitors inquiries, variances, consents, ZBA, etc, 1000,
( 19 in Oro - Medonte)
Engineering and Technical Support: (7 staff)
Natural Heritage projects Essa, New Tecumseth and Wasaga Beach;
o MNR Solris Project, (Natural Heritage Mapping initiated including all of
Oro - Medonte, started 2004, to be finished 2005)
o Stream Health monitoring. 55 sites.(5 plus sites in Oro - Medonte including
Benthic and Fish community assessment)
- G.I.S. Support — Orthophotography for entire watershed. Full GIS
Mapping capability for all of Oro - Medonte;
- Engineering review and technical support for 1,000+ submissions;
- Technical standards established for development review;
- Flood warnings and safety bulletins — 8 issued;
- Maintains 9. Flow gauge and 6 weather stations all remotely; accessed for flood
predictions and low flow support;
- Source protection study initiated in partnership with LSRCA, SSEA, Black River
municipalities and the Province;
- Assimilative Capacity study initiated with LSRCA and Province for Nottawasaga
Watershed area, including the Willow and Matheson Creeks.
Corporate Communications:
- Initiate a strategic communications review, to emphasize program direct
communication;
- Enhance partnerships with Conservation Ontario and Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Communication Programs;
- Deliver Environment Education Program to 6,000 plus students, via Beyond The
Horizons outsourced Education Provider;
- Initiate construction of an outdoor Classroom with the Barrie Rotary Club.
Governance:
All 26 board members actively involved in guiding the NVCA through Advisory
Committee and Full Authority involvement;
Member Bus Tour and several board presentations provided for member
information and in service training.
Administration: (5staff)
- Establish electronic banking and payroll;
- Provide training and development opportunities to staff to ensure effective program
delivery;
- Establish fiber optic — high speed internet in partnership with Simcoe County to
enable e- business to fully function;
- Initiate pay for performance — market competitive salary grid and performance
evaluation, reward system;
- Successful completion of 2003 audit, with a $81,654 operational surplus. Surplus
to reserves. (Planning Legal, Healthy Waters, and Infrastructure)
Respectfully Submitted
bUv�k P((/
Wayne R. Wilson, CAO /Secretary - Treasurer
Stewardship Services Programs Summary
Oro Medonte Township
to 2004
.<
Number of Properties Planted:
Number of Seedlings Planted:
Acreage Planted
Tree Planting Costs
Provincial Grants Applied
Funding Contributed by Landowner
Value of NVCA Staff Time for Coordination
Community River Restoration Program
Number of River Restoration Projects Completed
Restoration Project Costs
Funding Contributed by Landowners
Funding Contributed by Community Groups
Funding Contributed by Province
Numbers of Volunteers Involved
Value of NVCA Staff Time for Coordination
Healthy Waters Grant Incentive Program
Total Number of BMP Projects Completed
Number of Landowners Involved
Total Value of BMP Projects Completed
Healthy Waters Grants Provided to BMP Projects*
Portion of HW Grants from Province
Portion of HW Grants from Mun. Levy
Dollars Contributed by Landowners
Value of NVCA Staff Time for Coordination
2001
2002
2002
2004
2003
2005
(proposed
2004
0
Total
2001 -04
2005
(proposed
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
1
1
1
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
1950
1950
7900
n.a.
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
annual figures n.a.
3
3
12
$0.00
0
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,002.50
$0.00
$2,002.50
$8,282.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,002.50
$2,002.50
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.001
$1,000.00
2001
2002
2003
2004
Total
2001 -04
2005
(proposed
0
0
0
0
0
1
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
n.a.
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$11,395.05
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
n.a.
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
annual figures n.a.
0
0
0
0
0
n.a.
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
n.a.
Summary for Stewardship Services Programs
Totals
2001 -04
Total number of projects completed: 6
Total number of landowners involved: 6
Total number of volunteers involved: 0
Total funding provided by landowners:
Total
2001 -2004
2004
Total
2001 -04
2005
(proposed
annual figures n.a.
3
2
5
n.a.
annual figures n.a.
3
2
5
n.a.
annual figures n.a.
$73,000.00
$3,474.30
$76,474.30
n.a.
annual figures n.a.
$10,000.00
$1,395.05
$11,395.05
n.a.
$7,000.00
$0.00
$7,000.00
n.a.
$3,000.00
$1,395.05
$4,395.05
n.a.
annual figures n.a.
$63,000.00
$2,079.20
$65,079.20
n.a.
annual figures n.a.
$3,000.00
$2,000.00
$5,000.00
n.a.
Summary for Stewardship Services Programs
Totals
2001 -04
Total number of projects completed: 6
Total number of landowners involved: 6
Total number of volunteers involved: 0
Total funding provided by landowners:
$67,081.70
Total funding provided by community groups:
$0.00
Municipal levy funding (Healthy Waters Grants)
$4,395.05
Provincial Grants (Healthy Futures etc)
$7,000.00
Value of NVCA Staff Time for Coordination
$6,000.00
Total value of projects completed:
$84,476.80
2004 Oro Medonte Projects/Meeting Summary
June 12, 2004 — Manager of Stewardship Services attended the annual General Meeting
of the Bass Lake Ratepayers Association at Big Cedar Resort.
July 10, 2004 — Manager of Stewardship Services conducted a preliminary boat tour of
Bass Lake in order to develop familiarity with this body of water.
October 20, 2004 — Stewardship Services staff participated in Oro Medonte NVCAISSA
Open House.
November 1, 2004 — Manager of Stewardship Services met JUNNOW of the Bass Lake
Ratepayers Association to view the fisheries habitat violation site.
Nottawsaga Valley Conservation Authority
2005 Draft Budget
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2005
Budcl
2005 EXPENSES
2005 REVENUES
- -�
General Levy
General Lew
Non-
General Levy
;
1
User Pee &
Matchme _
Matchine
Total
Special Levy
Grant Conir,butions Total Revenue
� --
I OO L,nnd Mate ement &
Stewardship Services _
1lReforestation
174,490.96
58,866.14
58866.14
2,015.00
3,777.0 76 3 32 b2
170,99096
197,981.56
163 481 56
163 481.56
20,000 00 14 500 00
797 9S 1 56
C atservahon Lands
155,441.01
133,491.01
133 491.01
5,600.00
0 00 10 150 00
155441 01
170 I if fin C.A �
84,267.02
77 767.02
77,76T02
G 500 00
_
84,167 02
0 00
00� 1 lamm�g
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705,994.76
115,0_0_0.00
115,000.00
591 000.00 j
706,00000
101 Sowc
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50.00 000
ill Engineering Technical Services
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27,137.84
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7,137.84
27,137 R4
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96_950.00-
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1376,975.44
1001 MNR Flood Forecast & Control
376,97554
181,537 77
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181 537_077
188,487.67
0,00
600 �COI,h01 AtC Services
630ITiffin Education
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_ 39 528.10
18 700 00
18 700 00
-0,S28.40
9 TH40
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13,134.69
_
1313469
13134.691
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13459
660 Cww e I'or f onset v.mo_n_ _
196,300.00
196,30000
196 300.00
—
196,300.00
__. 670 Governance
120,361.40
120 361.40
120 361.40 —
120,361.40
680 AdministmOve Snppoit
214,222.25
212,22225
212,222...5
000.00
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2,573,542.85
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537.77
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1,262169 47
1,443,707.24
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106,565.00
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292,264.67 f 727 411.22 q
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2005 CAPITAL BUDGET
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Reserve
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TOTAL
AL OPCRATIONSICAPITAL
2,676,199 .00
181,537.77
1,267,669.46
1,448,707.24
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Oro- Medonte
Chamber of Commerce
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2005
Budget Amendment
Budget Reporting
Notes & Comments
Revenue
Oro - Medonte Chamber of Commerce
Budget
January - December 2005
Amendment
Memberships
Interest
Group Insurance commission
Specific projects (Schedule 1)
Funding
Expenses
Specific projects (Schedule 1)
Operating (Schedule 2)
Budget Actual
2005
2004
$ 11,505
10,655
13
13
627
627
26,850
15,992
$
18,000
38,995
45,287
26,525
9,010
44,845
38,894
71,370
47,904
Profit (Loss)
$
(32,375) (2,617)
Funds available as at December 31/04
$
12,266
Net surplus(loss) for the year
$
(20,109)
Funds required to offset deficit
$
(20,109)
for year ending December 31, 2005
Oro - Medonte Chamber of Commerce
Schedule 1 - Specific Projects
January - December 2005
$ 26,525
Gross profit (loss)
Budget
Awards banquet
2005
Revenue
1,500
Awards banquet
$ 5,400
Golf tournament
5,000
Guide map
14,000
Arts & crafts fair
1,250
Curling bonspiel
1,200
Oro Fair trade show
-
Business After Five
-
Information seminars
-
Small business package
-
Member appreciation event
-
Volunteer appreciation
-
$ 26,850
Expenses
Awards banquet
4,300
Golf tournament
3,500
Guide map
13,950
Arts & crafts fair
500
Curling bonspiel
500
Oro Fair trade show
75
Business After Five
300
Information seminars
350
Small business package
1,500
Member appreciation event
1,200
Volunteer appreciation
350
$ 26,525
Gross profit (loss)
Awards banquet
1,100
Golf tournament
1,500
Guide map
50
Arts & crafts fair
750
Curling bonspiel
700
Oro Fair trade show
(75)
Business After Five
(300)
Information seminars
(350)
Small business package
(1500)
Member appreciation event
(1200)
Volunteer appreciation
(350
325
Oro - Medonte Chamber of Commerce
Schedule 2 - Operating Expenses
January - December 2005
Budget
2005
Advertising
$ 600
Computer supplies & equipment
500
Dues and subscriptions
750
Office supplies & equipment
500
Payroll remittance
2,345
Postage & deliveries
30
Staff expense allowance (mileage /meals)
300
Telephone
1,200
Wages
32,800
Donations & gifts
100
Website design & maintenance
1,620
Membership
800
Marketing & Promotion
1,200
Professional development
300
Signage
300
Contingency
1,500
$ 44,845
Oro- Medonte Chamber of Commerce
Budget Reporting
Statement of Operations 2004
Revenue:
Primary source of income is membership dues. Membership consists of 130 members as
at December 31, 2004.
Business Directory:
Members received a complimentary business listing in this 2004 -2005 publication. Non-
members were required to pay for their business listing. This presented an opportunity to
obtain more members. This publication was produced as a member service.
Group Insurance Commission:
Fee paid to the Chamber for those members enrolled in the Group Insurance Benefits
Plan.
Guide Map
The majority of revenue was collected in 2004 while the production and printing
expenses are incurred in 2005.
Oro - Medonte Chamber of Commerce
Notes & Comments
Governance & Succession
The Chamber has kept a clear focus of its succession plan of moving forward and
establishing a sense of direction by exploring new ideas and opportunities. Each event
held by the Chamber has proved to be a success over previous years.
There will be a strong effort put forth this year to recruit new directors. which in turn will
bring more new ideas and initiatives to our membership.
AREAS OF FOCUS FOR 2005
o Programs
o Events
o Communication
o Services
Programs
Provide more opportunities in the areas of information, networking and social events
which meet the needs of the entire spectrum of Chamber members.
o Business After Five
Introduce two BA5 meetings hosted at member sites. This provides an opportunity for
area businesses to congregate in a social setting. The positive rewards that come from
networking at such meetings radiates throughout all member businesses.
o Information Sessions
Provide information seminars featuring guest speakers. Topics will include those of
interest and concern to the business community.
Events
o Awards Dinner
There are several significant and positive changes to this year's event. The Chamber
will be offering a new venue this year, organized by board member Lana Bertram of
Settlers' Ghost. It will be featuring some of Oro- Medonte's finest restaurants serving
their specialties. This dining extravaganza will include approximately eight (8) food
stations where patrons can sample the finest fare from Oro- Medonte restaurants.
The location has been changed to The Heights of Horseshoe - which offers a nice
change of ambiance. The features of this multi -level facility lend well to the new
venue by offering ample space for dining, networking and silent auction tables, a
fireplace area, bar service, ground level entrance and plenty of parking. The event is
scheduled to take place April 41h.
o Arts & Crafts Fair
Craft Fairs offer tremendous exposure for chambers by getting people from all over
the community to come out sell their product and to get to know one another and their
local chamber. This is an excellent opportunity to get free publicity and community
involvement on a large scale at a profit.
Communication
o Print a brochure outlining the services of the Oro - Medonte Chamber of Commerce.
o Print a new member package to include the directory. a list of committees, a calendar
of events and other items new members would appreciate.
o Update the Web site
o Develop methods to poll members on issues of importance to them.
o Develop a system to advertise upcoming meetings and events; this could include
posters in member establishments.
o Develop a CD Rom on the business community as well as other attractions in Oro -
Medonte.
Website
o The Chamber's current website is severely under utilized. The Chamber needs to
create a comprehensive site that is a valuable resource for both area businesses
and the public. Its functional limitations are due to design and lack of
maintenance. It should include current events and activities that are taking place
within the township, and those offered by fund raising organizations and member
businesses.
o An attractive and well maintained website is a crucial part of the Chamber's
image. It raises the profile of the Chamber and identifies it as an active entity in
the community.
o The website can provide added marketing and promotion to new and existing
business by way of website links, advertising opportunities and highlighting
businesses new to the area.
o An attractive and functional website is also an important selling feature to
potential members. For small businesses, especially those with limited marketing
resources, being affiliated with their local chamber of commerce is a valuable
benefit.
Services
o Guide Map of Oro- Medonte
Advertising maps are excellent sources of revenue. Maps serve a purpose. People use
them for directions, trust and depend on them to get them where they want to go. It
shows them where the local attractions are and other places of interest. Considering
the credibility and the power of maps as a printed medium, entrepreneurs realize that
there is money in maps as an advertising vehicle. The Chamber has embraced this
concept and will be producing 30,000 copies of the Township, highlighting historical
points of interests, local attractions and recreation opportunities. Not only is this an
excellent way to raise awareness of our Chamber throughout Simcoe County, but it
also promotes the area and surrounding businesses.
Marilyn Pennycook
From: Sandi Pall ister-Gougeon
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 2:43 PM
To: Marilyn Pennycook
Subject: 23 Feb 05 Council Meeting
Page 1 of 1
Hi Marilyn
I am sending this email as instructed by Jennette to request that I be put on the agenda as deputation for the Feb
23 2005 council meeting.
I am asking for this request to present a letter of petition on behalf of the residents of Line 6 North south of Vasey
Rd to and including Peter St west to Line 5 North.
The subject matter being the extreme unsafe road conditions that exist, Councillor Dan Buttineau has spoke with
me on this matter and suggested we take this avenue as he received many phone complaints on this issue.
I look forward to hearing from you and hope you are able to assist us in this matter.
Thank You
Barry Gougeon
6241 Line 6 North
nodinsgift @sympatico.ca .ca
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Township of Caro - Medonte
148 Line 7 South
Box100
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We the residents of Line 6 North (south of Vasey Road) and Peter Street (west to Line 5 North),
Caro- Medonte Township respectfully request a positive, productive and speedy response to the
following petition.
hazardous x the welfare of the residents.
homes In the spring, summer and fall (and during thaws in the winter) the roads become very wet,
muddy and rutted. The roadway becomes dangerous to navigate in these conditions. The road
their
bearable the right of the roadway. When attempting to do so one is at risk of being pulled into the ditch
by the wet top coating, ruts, and pot holes.
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To be Incorporated as a "Not- For- Profft" Corporation
(RESEARCH, Pilot Project, "The Schools of Oro Twsp. and the Communities in which they are situated"
( ;o be completed Mid 2006)
PREUMiNARY 1
B -MONTH BUDGET
Income Request for Oro Township Grant
(18 Months)
$15,000.00
COST
P.S.T. 8% GS.T.7& TOTAL
- 1153°0
.'. Expenses
Equipment (One-Tlme Expense)
Portable Computer
$2,399.95
$192.00
$168.00
$2,759.94
Desktop Computer +Monitor
$2,049.99
$164.00
$143.50
$2,357.49.
Portable Scanner
$250.00
$20.00
$17.50
$287.50
Scanner /Fax/Copier
$999.99
$80.00
$70.00
$1,149.99
Computer Programs
$3,279.92
$262.39
$229.59
$3,771.91
Digital Camera
$949.00
$75.92
$66.43
$1,091.35
Presentation Projector
$1,399.95
$112.00
$98.00
$1,609.94
Incidentals
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00 ...
One Time Expense
$13,028.12
Office Expenses
Paper, printing ink, etc.
$900.00
$72.00
$63.00
$1,035.00
Supplies
$1,350.00
$108.00
$94.50
$1,552.50
Bulk Photocopying
$90090
$72.00
$63.00
$1,035.00
Postage
$150.00
$12.00
$10.50
$172.50
Land Line Long Distance
$450.00
$36.00
$31.50
$517.50
Cell Phone /Calling Charges
$630.00
$50.40
$44.10
$724.50
Incidentals
Auto
Gasoline
$4,320.00
$345.60
$302.40
$4,968.00
Incidentals
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00 1
Web Site
Development
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Hosting
$320.00
$25.60
$22.40
$368.00
Web Management
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Incidentals
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Incorporation (Not - For - Profit)
Incorporation Fees
$250.00
$20.00
$17.50
$287.50
Legal costs
$500.00
$500.00
Incidentals
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00 _.
Labour Costs (volunteer)
Dwight Norrena (30 months)
$0.00
$0.00
Casual Labour
$200.00
$200.00
Training NEW programs
$300.00
$24.00
$21.00
$345.00 ".
Incidentals
:TOTALS:
$21,598.80
$1,671.90
$1,462.92
$24,733.62
Any excess or residuals, plus the equipment and the Web Site created will be donated to
the " D4"d Z0m4W " when incorporated in the name of
"Oro Medonte Township" as Donor/Sponsor
Submitted by Dwight Norena (416.634.4454)
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Simcoe County (2r
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Government Governmil
Model Web Site
"Pilot Project" "CHDL.CA"
Dwight Norrena, Founder
6 -14845 Yonge Street
Suite # 206
Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6148
Tel: 416- 834 -4454
Fax: 416- 834 -0410
PERT CHART A,fi _D
Project, -RESEARCH-)
gj Project, "MODEL"]
Museums Libraries
their Associations
Federal CDN Heritage
Ministries
(Ongoing)
Corporate Private
Foundations
Process Evaluation
Assessment Replicate Model
E -mail: Norrena.D @CHDL.CA (e4*ad,(4* Vq4& ga D4&41,C4k"*)
(Rev Date: 050219)
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To be incorporated as a "Not- For - Profit" Corporation
Letter of Support, "excerpts"
(Letters will be supplied upon request)
sky, -
"I believe that with suitable funding support, Dwight Norrena's dream project could become a
reality, and as Mr. Norrena hopes, will entice other Canadians to follow his lead... ".
Paul J. DeViilers, M.P., Simcoe North, January, 2005
"Please let me personally congratulate you for all the time and effort you have devoted to a worthy
cause."
Belinda Stronach, M.P., Newmarket - Aurora, January 27', 2005
"You are to be commended on initiating these projects and ensuring this knowledge is captured
and preserved for the benefit of generations to come."
Peter Van Loan, M.P., York - Simcoe, January 71h, 2005
"...I would like to commend you on your hard work and dedication in compiling information with
respect to the history of Oro Township and the County of Simcoe. Through your efforts, current and
future generations will be able to enrich their understanding of both their history and heritage."
Helena Guergls, MP, Simcoe -Grey, Feb. 141h, 2005
"I commend you for your initiative and can appreciate the importance this endeavour holds."
Joe Tascona, MPP, Barrie Simcoe Bradford, January 12'h, 2005
Re: Molson Community Fund: "As MPP for Barrie Simcoe Bradford, I write in support of the funding
application submitted to you by Dwight Norrena for his project to digitize local historical materials."
Joe Tascona, MPP, Barrie Simcoe Bradford, January 121', 2005
"Your dedication to such a cause will not only enlighten us today but will enrich future generations
to come."
Garfield Dunlop, MPP, Simcoe North, January 28'", 2005
Government Departments:
"Your support, whether financial or archival access, would be justified in that this is the time to
document the post 50 -100 years while the records are current and people's memories are relatively
fresh. This area of Ontario has rich history and should be preserved for future generations ".
Captain P. G. Purpura, Department of National Defense, February 11"', 2005
A. Museums:
"Mr. Norrena should be congratulated for his efforts to help preserve our collective memory for
succeeding generations, and I am pleased to recommend his efforts to obtain financial support for
his project."
Bruce Beacock, Simcoe County Archivist, February 31d, 2005
"Mr. Norrena, I must commend you on both these projects. When completed this information will be
an invaluable tool for both the professional and amateur researcher. I support this project and wish
you well in your fund raising efforts ".
Gloria Taylor, Museum Curator, Simcoe County Museum, February 18"', 2005
"It is a necessity for individuals such as Mr. Norrena, to have the vision to gather our local history
from the "locals" before they are lost forever ".
Stuart L. Beaton, I.Coi (Ret'd), Director, Base Borden Military Museum, February 15"', 2005
"Please take this letter of support for Mr. Dwight Norrena's project to preserve and make available
historical material of Simcoe County. If successful, it will be of great use to historians, students,
researchers, specialists and the general public in conducting research and providing knowledge in
an easy to access and user format."
Sim Salato, Director /Curator, Orlillo Museum of Art and History, February 181', 2005
Re: My Canada is My Oro Township: "This project will be a great asset to the Penetanguishene
Centennial Museum & Archives, the Genealogy Research Centre and our members. The
Community's heritage will be positively affected and create greater interest and draw on the
economic development and the tourism industry of North Simcoe and Penetanguishene."
Pierre L. Moreau, Manager/ Program Coordinator, Penetanguishene Centennial Museum &
Archives, February 21 d, 2005
Re: Canadian Heritage Digital Library: "In the interest of supporting the project, we would be happy
to pledge a steadfast commitment to the project by studying the possibility of sharing and /or
working with Mr. Norrena and the Canadian Heritage Digital Library, once it is established, in terms
of expertise, manpower, and resources."
Pierre L. Moreau, Manager / Program Coordinator, Penetanguishene Centennial Museum &
Archives, February 21 d, 2005
"The Barrie Public Library wishes Mr. Norrena every success in obtaining financial assistance for this
project and will extend whatever practical assistance it can to help Mr. Norrena complete his
project."
Al Davis, Director of library Services, Barrie Public Library, January 281", 2005
"...and Mr. Norrena's work will truly assist in streamlining the dissemination of this specialized
information. Unfortunately, largely due to lack of funding, we have fallen short in this regard."
Kerri M. Robinson, Director of library Services, Coilingwood
"This project holds the promise of achieving two valuable goals:
➢ it will serve to ensure that these important historical materials are preserved in digital form;
➢ it will make these materials available to the public via the Internet ".
Michael Soddy, CEO, Orillia Public Library, January 171h, 2005
"Mr. Norrena's vision to record and preserve historical material in this area will provide a great
service for residents throughout Simcoe County."
Jackie M. Beaudin, Chief Librarian, Wasaga Beach Library, February 9'", 2005
"This is a wealth of untapped local Information, such as The Tweedsmuir histories, personal
photographs and historical data, that exists in private sources. His proposed collection, digitization,
and internet project will make much of this information publicly available."
Lynn Patkau, Chief Librarian, Springwater Township Public Library, February 14'", 2005
"Mr. Norrena has embarked upon a challenging course, for which he should be commended. As a
trustee of a small collection of monographs and documents concerning local history, this library
would also be eager to see them made available to the larger world through the processes he
describes."
811I Molesworth, Chief Librarian, Midland Public Library, February 21", 2005
Re: "My Canada is My Oro Township" "Preserving the local history of small farming communities
such as those of Oro Township provides an invaluable service to researchers, historians and local
citizens. The oral histories collected in this work are priceless and irreplaceable."
Mary Anne Wilson, CEO, New Tecumseth Public Library, February 141h 2005
Re: "Canadian Heritage Digital Library" On behalf of the New Tecumseth Public Library, I would
like to offer support for Mr. Norrena's digitization project. Preserving the local history of farming
communities and making it available to all Canadians is an invaluable service. As an organization
which has two digitized library collections... we sincerely hope that Mr. Norrena will be able to
secure the necessary funding to pursue this worthwhile project."
Mary Anne Wilson, CEO, New Tecumseth Public Library, February 141', 2005
3. Associations:
"Simcoe County Historical Association extends its best wishes and heartiest support to Mr. Norrena as
he embarks on this most challenging project."
B.E.S. (Brad) Rudachyk Ph.D., President, Simcoe County Historical Association, February 14'h, 2005
4. O1d-tlme Residents of Oro Towns
"I personally support Dwight in his endeavours and support any effort he may make to obtain
sponsors."
Doug Wilson, former teacher In Oro Township for 36 years, January, 2005
"I am pleased to see Dwight's efforts and support his endeavour to obtain sponsors to offset his
travel and production costs."
Gail Read, Principal, S.S. # 1, Shanty Bay Public School, December 171', 2004
"So, I look forward to when I can read Dwight's book with its fascinating promise of real and
interesting folk stories and pictures."
Laura Dobson, Orilila, "Baptist Church" Historian, January 4'", 2005
"I laud his efforts, and encourage your involvement, to whatever measure it may involve."
Paul A. Robins, Resident of Oro Township for 53 years, December 11 h, 2004
"He seems very sure of what type of material he wants an isn't afraid to spend the time and effort to
locate it. We personally support Dwight in his endeavours and encourage others to do the same."
Rosemary and John Dunmore, Farmers in Oro for 42 years... residents for their life time, December,
2004
"I commend you on the work you have done to date and hope this will be a project that we can all
look forward to and enjoy for years to come."
Marilynn Forbes, owner of the old "Hoard's Tavern" Shanty Bay, December 12'", 2004
"This is indeed a most fortuitous opportunity for the Township of Oro - Medonte to add to our archives
and to preserve images of our heritage."
J.E. (Ted) Bigelow, lifetime resident of Shanty Bay, December 21 ", 2004
"Instead of just researching historical facts, he is seeking out individuals who were raised in Oro Twp.,
obtaining pictures from their personal albums, and some unique stories from these individuals and
their experiences of growing up in Oro Township."
Jack Henson, life time resident of shanty Bay, December 201', 2004
"What a super project you are undertaking. What a great idea. The skeleton outline looks very
promising; so nice to see all the possibilities fore anecdotal information."
Bonnie Duckworth (nee Taylor), student of S.S. # 1 Shanty Bay, January 141h, 2004
"I have met with Dwight Norrena in my home several times and reviewed his project ... I personally
support Mr. Norrena in his endeavour and support any effort he may make to obtain sponsors."
Mrs. Betty Moore, former teacher of Leigh's Corners, and lifetime resident of Oro Township, January
13°i, 2005
I first met Dwight Norrena when he moved here with his family in the 1940's as a baby. I recently
reconnected with him in the past year. I whole heartedly support Dwight in any endeavour and
support any effort he may make to obtain sponsors."
Pat McCracken (nee Wortley), resident of shanty Bay for over 70 + years, December, 2004
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February 14, 2005
Mr. Dwight Norrena
14845 Unit # 6, Yonge Street
Suite 206
Aurora, ON
L4G 6H8
Dear Mr. Norrena,
Thank you for taking the time to drop off your presentation
booklet to my office in Alliston. 1 would like to commend you
on your hard work and dedication in compiling information
with respect to the history of Oro Township and the County
of Simcoe.
Through your efforts, current and future generations will be
able to enrich their understanding of both their history and
heritage.
As the Member of Parliament for Simcoe -Grey, I support
your endeavors and wish you the best with your attempt to
create an online "Reading Room" for all to enjoy.
Sincerely,
Helena Guergis,
Simcoe -Grey
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14 February 2005
Dear Sir Or Madam
Simcoe County Historical Association
Box 144, Barrie, Ontario L4M 4S9
Preserving the past in the present for the future
Mr. Dwight Norrena is a member in good standing of the Simcoe County Historical
Association, On 8 February 2005, he made a deputation before the Association's
directors outlining his "Canadian Heritage Digital Library" digitization project.
As a result t have been directed by the board to write a letter expressing SCHXs support
for this exciting and ambitious initiative, This l am most pleased to do.
It is one of SCHA's objectives to promote interest in the preservation and appreciation of
the history and heritage of Simcoe County. There can be no doubt that Mr. Norrena's
project will do much to promote a deeper appreciation of our storied county and beyond.
SCHA extends its best wishes and heartiest support to Mr. Norrena as he embarks on this
most challenging project.
Yours truly,
,3i 1-
BRS. (Brad) Rudachyk, Ph.D.
President
Sitncoe County Historical Association
ORILLIA MUSEUM
OF ART & HISTORY';
WHERE PAST AND PRESENT MEET
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30 Peter Street S., Orillia, ON L3V 5A9
Tel 705.326.2159
Fax 705.326.7828
Email infogarilliamuseurn.org
upport for Mr. Dwight Norrena's project to preserve and make
L'Simcoe County. If successful, it will be of great use to historians,
as and the general public in conducting research and providing
s and use format.
stilts of Mr, Norrena's endeavor and hope that it gets the funding it
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SIMCOE COUNTY MUSEUM 1151 Higheaw 26, R.R. #2, Alinesing, Ontario LOL 1Y'0
(70 -5) 126 -9 +00 Extension 288
Friday; February 18, 2005
Mr. Dwight Norrena
14845 Unit #6, Yonge St.
Suite #206
Aurora, ON
L40 6138
Dear Mr. Noreena:
Thank you for your information package outlining both projects you are proposing.
Mr. Noreena, I must commend you on both these projects. When completed this
information will be an invaluable tool for both the professional and amateur researcher.
I support this project and wish you well in your fund raising efforts.
Yours truly,
Gloria Taylor
Museum Curator
Simcoe County Museum
Base des Forces canadiennes Borden
Borden, Ontario. LOM 100
To Whom It May Concern:
Canadian Forces Base Borden
Borden, Ontario. LOM 1 CO
15 February 2005
The Base Borben Military Museum wishes to convey to Mr.
Dwight Norena, its wholehearted support in establishing
a network,by way of The Canadian heritage Digital Library
pertaining to our Canadian History,that will be available
to all who wish access.'
It is a necessity for individuals such as Mr. Norena, to
have the vision to gather our local history from the
"locals", before they are lost to us forever.
We congratulate him on his vision and wish him well with
this endeavour.
Sincerely,
Stuart L. Beaton LCol (Ret'd)
Director
Base: Borden Military Museum
13 Burke5treet
Penetanguishene, Ontario
t9M 10
Phone: (705) 549 -2150
Facsimile.005) 549 -75542
E-mail: ifti0pencenmuseum.com
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13 Rue Burke
Penetanguishene, Ontario
L9M ICI
Phone: 1705) 549-2150
Facsimile (705) 549-7542
E -mail: info @pencenmuseum.com
February 21, 2005
Mr, Dwight Norena,
Please accept this letter as our endorsement for the Internet "Reading Room" project.
This project will be a great asset to the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum &
Archives, the Genealogy Research Center and our members. The community's
heritage will be positively affected and create greater interest and draw on the
economic development and the tourism industry of North Simcoe & Penetanguishene.
We at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives are proud to have
received your presentation and to see firsthand all of the hard work that has been put
into this project.
In the interest of supporting the project development, we would be happy to pledge a
steadfast commitment to the project by studying the possibility of sharing and/or
working with Mr. Norena on the Internet "Reading Room" project in terms of
expertise, manpower, and resources.
Sincerely,
Pierre L. Moreau,
Manager / Program Coordinator,
Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives.
13 Burke Street
Penetanguishene, Ontario
L9M ICI
Phone:(705) 549 -2150
Facsimile:(705) 549 -7542
E-mail: info @pencenmuseum.com
Mr. Dwight Norena,
13 Rue Burke
Penetar�puishene, Ontario
L9M 10
Phone: 1705; 549 -2150
Facsimile: (705) 5441542
E-mail: info @pencenmuseum.com
February 21, 2005
Please accept this letter as our endorsement for the Canadian Heritage Digital Library
project.
This project will be a great asset to our community's heritage and create greater
interest and draw on the economic development and the tourism industry of
Penetanguishene.
We at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives are proud to have
received your presentation and to see firsthand all of the hard work that has been put
into this project.
In the interest of supporting the project development; we would be happy to pledge a
steadfast commitment to the project by studying the possibility of sharing and /or
working with Mr. Norena and the Canadian Heritage Digital Library, once it is
established, in terms of expertise, manpower, and resources.
Sincerely,
Pierre L. Moreau,
Manager / Program Coordinator,
Penetanguishene Centennial Museum &c
chives.
Springwater Township Public Library
12 Finlay Mill Rd., Midhurst, ON LOL 1 X0
www.sorinawater.ca/library. cfm
February 14, 2005
To whom it may concern:
Mr. Dwight Norrena, Founder of the Canadian Heritage Digital Library, is
developing an exciting project about the history of Oro - Medonte Township.
There is a wealth of untapped local information, such as the Tweedsmuir
histories, personal photographs and historical data, that exists in private
sources. His proposed collection, digitization; and Internet project will make
much of this information publicly available.
I commend Mr. Norrena heartily for developing such a worthwhile project,
and would like to express my support in pursuit of funding this endeavour.
Our history is a valuable informational resource that needs to be preserved.
i look forward to seeing this project completed.
Sincerely,
i
Lynn atkau, Chief Librarians
Springwater Township Public Library
MIDLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
320 King Street Midland 1,411 3M6
Bill Molesworth, CEO
February 21, 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
705- 526 -4216 fax 705- 526 -1474
midlandlihrary.com
midlib0csolve.net
Mr. Norrena has embarked upon a challenging course, for which he should be
commended. Digitizing historical documents county wide will be a long term and
expensive project which this Library would be pleased to see brought to fruition.
As the trustee of a small collection of monographs, and documents concerning local
history, this Library would also be eager to see them made available to the larger world
through the processes he describes.
We wish Mr. Norrena, therefore, every success in his pursuit of funding for this project.
Sibk rely -
Bill Molesworth
Chief Librarian
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Administration Office
P.O. Box 399
Alliston, Ontario
L9R IV6
NEW TECUMSETH PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 14th, 2005,
To Whom It May Concern:
Re: Dwight Norrena
My Canada is My Oro Township
Telephone # 1- 705- 435 -0250
Fax .# 1705- 435 -0750
On behalf of the New Tecumseth Public Library, I would like to offer support for
Mr. Norrena's project. Preserving the local history of small farming communities
such as those of Oro Township provides an invaluable service to researchers,
historians and local citizens, The oral histories collected in this work are priceless
and irreplaceable.
We sincerely hope that Mr. Norrena is able to secure the necessary funding to
complete the research and publication of this valuable resource and wish him
every success.
Thank you.
Mary Anne Wilson, CEO
New Tecumseth Public Library
Becton Branch Alliston Memorial Branch Tottenham Branch
42 Main Street West 17 Victoria Street East 18 Queen Street North
(905) 729 -726 (705) 435 -5651 (905) 936 -2291
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Administration Office
P.O. Box 399
Al iston, Ontario
L9R IV6
NEW TECUMSETII PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 14th, 2005.
Re: Dwight Norrena
Canadian Heritage Digital Library
To Whom It May Concern:
Telephone # 1 -705- 435 -0250
Fax# 1- 705435 -0750
On behalf of the New Tecumseth Public Library, I would like to offer support for
Mr. Norenna's digitization project. Preserving, the local history of farming
communities and making it available to all Canadians is an invaluable service.
As an organization which has two digitized library collections, The New
Tecumseth Digital History Site and the Banting Digital Library, New Tecumseth
has long believed in and actively preserved and disseminated local history, and
we sincerely hope that Mr. Norrena will be able to secure the necessary funding
to pursue this worthwhile project.
Thank you.
i
Mary Anne Wilson, CEO
New Tecumseth Public Library
Becton Branch Alliston Memorial Branch Tottenham Branch
42 Main Street West 17 Victoria Street East 18 Queen Street North
(905) 729.3726 (705) 435-5651 (905) 936 -2291
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Medicine Establishment
1133 Sheppard Ave W
PO Box 2000
Toronto uN M3M 3B9
1000 -5 (Adjt)
// February 2005
To Whom, It May Concern:
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I am most pleased to offer my support to Mr Dwight Norena's quest to document the history of
the Simcoe /Oro- Medome area. In particular to myself, recording the military history of the area
related to Camp /CFB Borden is of particular personal interest and it's relation to the surrounding
area having been an instructor at our Medical School in Borden.
Your support, whether financial or archival access, would be justified in that this is the time to
document the past 50 -100 years while the records are current and people's memories are
relatively fresh. This area of Ontario has a rich history and should be preserved for future
generations.
In this matter as well, you are fortunate to have an enthusiastic volunteer in the form of Mr,
Norena, Please help him in the manner appropriate to your resources.
Thank you.
P.G. Purpura
Captain
Adjutant CFEME
(416) 635 -2112
Fax (416) 635 -2104
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Township of Oro /Medonte
Township Council
Presentation
By: Dwight Norrena
February 231d 2005
Deputation Brief
1" Project
My Canada is my Oro Township
2nd Project
Canadian Heritage Digital Library
Letters of Support
Your Comments
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Aurora, Ontario, L4G 61-18
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Dear Oro /Medonte Township Council:
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Aurora, (Ontario), UG 6H8
i am writing to you today In an appeal for "Lefter(s) of Support" and Funding for the 1 11 of 2 Projects,
both worthwhile causes I
The Accessibility of Canadian Historical books /records (Our Heritage) is shockingly lacking by modern day
standards in our museums, archives, libraries and elsewhere 1 Canadian politicians have stated that we
have to take Ontario and Canada to the World and be recognized, and what better way than to first show
the works that we are proud of our diversified heritage by showcasing Canada over the Internet, at one
easily found Canadian Heritage research "Internet Site ", the "eaead4* rPeVe"e Yi O&Ae...4411l
Serious problems exist today In the access to our archival storage and restricted public access to our
Diversified Canadian Heritage 1
The repositories of Archives, Museums and Libraries of archived Historical reference books contain the
historical records and local community Tweedsmuirs that belong to the people of Ontario (Canada). This is
our Canadian Heritage and we deserve easy access under fitting conditions. in this modern age,
Canadians and others should be able to access these historical reference books and records from one
"referenced Internet site" from the comfort of their own home or office at any hour of the day or night, from
anywhere in the world.
However, It has been said, that If you can't get the people to come to "it "...take "it" to them and then, they
will come "flocking" to "you" 1 And, that Is part of the solution. In other countries, for example, Private
Enterprise in the United States and the public libraries in England have taken the Initiative to scan the
books of major University Libraries and the books in Public Libraries and post their books on to the Internet.
Soon, people /researchers will be able to use "one" Internet access site to do their research in each of those
countries. Once information is found the researcher would then know where the historical materials they
are looking for are located and then they can visit that site(s) if they want to view the "original" documents.
But, not in Canada 1 In Simcoe County alone, the information of one building in one community is spread
over many locations, with no "one" location having the complete information, and each site is operating
Independently ... and it need not be that way.
Why haven't we done the equivalent In Ontario (Canada) as they are doing In the United States and
England ?
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The solution is uncomplicated and it is important, and to solve this problem we have to do it now and to do
It right, the first time. With suitable funding the "Canadian Heritage Digital Library" (to be incorporated as a
"Not- For - Profit" Corporation) proposes that our researchers will do the following:
to conduct research by visiting other Initiatives who are carrying out similar projects: two (2) in the
United States, the Gutenberg Project ( "Not- For - Profit'), the Google Project ( "For Profit ") both focusing
on American content. And one (1), in England, where the English libraries are scanning and
indexing books focusing on English content (not- For - Profit). As I understand it, both the American
and the English projects will post their work on to the Internet;
2. to create a model "Pilot Project" from a blend of our research that will be designed to scan and to
index all the historical books and documents In the repositories of the Archives, Libraries, Museums
and the local community Tweedsmuirs that are not under copyright in Simcoe County, and
thereafter expand this project as it is appropriate.
A. The first step could be to index and post on one Internet site a nomenclature of all the
holdings according to accepted guidelines of all of the information in the repositories in
Simcoe County, and where they are located. This way, the Internet Site will be "up and
running" quickly 1
B. The second step would be to scan the historical documents for redeployment on to the
Internet and of course, leaving a digital copy of our work with each repository for their own
internal use (up- dateable), and, as well, making a copy available for the Provincial and
Federal Archives.
to provide one 'reference Internet Site" where "anyone in the world" may view these historical books
and documents at their leisure from an Indexed and digital format in the comfort of their own home
or office, at any time of the day or night, and not having to have to travel and to personally seek
out the unknown location(s) of historical documents and historical books without restriction;
4, we will focus on hiring: local English and French speaking University students, Aboriginal University
students (and possibly provide these students with a work experience 'credit' from cooperating
Universities) and seniors consisting of men and women over 50 years of age. The "Canadian
Heritage Digital Library" will be an "equal opportunity employer ".
We solicit:
1. your support through timely "letter(s) of support", one for both projects (2)
expanded herein.
2. Funding, as the Council may seem fit, for the First Project on Oro Township Schools
and the Communities in which they are situate.
I thank you for your consideration of our request and we look forward to receiving your support.
Sincerely,
Z; s`
Dwight Norrena, FOUNDER
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Attached: The Projects (2), and
letters of support for the "Pilot Project'
1 st Project:
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This is a Draft "Short Form" presentation of A Pictorial History of the Schools of Oro Township and the
Communities in which they are situate. The project is about 1/4 completed as of February,
2005. 1 anticipate it to be completed in 2006.
My objectives are:
1. to introduce my project to the Oro /Medonte Township Council and solicit their support;
2. to request funding for this portion of my project as the Council may seem fit;
3. To request written permission to scan any books or documents commissioned by the
Oro /Medonte Township and to post them onto the Internet;
4. to solicit a letter of support for both (2) projects I am endeavouring to complete;
5. To obtain permission from the Oro /Medonte Township Council to title this project, the 50"'
Anniversary of the book, "A History of Oro Schools 1836 to 1966 ", or as the Council may seem
fit, to eventually be posted on the Internet:
6. To encourage the Township to commit to the cost of "hosting and managing" the project on
the Internet for a period of five (5) years, at a cost of about $100.00 per month (estimate).
Yours truly,
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"Dwight Norrena is currently compiling a compelling Pictorial History of the
Schools, the Communities and the `old- time" residents of Oro Township
where these Schools were situated. I intend to set the pictures and
stories of each Community into a proper living context in order to
sustain their meaning, to preserve their historical value and to allow
easy accessibility for current and future generations."
This Pictorial Album will be "historically correct" and will include the personal
perspective of the "old- time" residents or Oro Township who were
interviewed. It will include: the individual personal pictures and stories of
some of the teachers who taught in Oro Township and those of some of
their students. It will also include pictures of old buildings, their history,
and how each of these buildings now look in 2005. It will show things
that were in our own back yard (such as the anti -tank range of WW II in
Hawkestone) that we may have taken for granted or had overlooked
when we were growing up, as not being very important.
I've discovered some "never been told before" historical stories, facts and
local myth that will be revealed about the people and some of the
buildings that were just "down the road" from where you lived. Stories
that you may have never had heard about before or might have
missed.
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Dwight Norrena was born in 1944 and lived in Shanty Bay most of his life until
he was married in 1969.
In 1969, Dwight became a Real Estate Broker and subsequently earned the
following designations: a Fellow of the Realtor's Institute, an Ontario
Land Economist, a Canadian Residential Appraiser and a
Commissionaire, for taking Affidavits and more. Afterwards Dwight was
self employed and started a new company in 1984 that specialized in
the recovery of monies that corporations had overpaid to their vendors,
which is still active today (2005). His clients have Included many well
know local large and small corporations and large multinationals such
as the Ford Motor Company in the U.S.
In 2002 Dwight visited, with his older sister Rae, our Father's homestead in
Mattawa, Ontario. Here Rae told Dwight about his family's history. In
2003, Dwight started developing his Family's "Family Tree ", and in doing
so started researching his own school history and that of Shanty Bay
finding the historical facts of buildings he had just taken for granted. As
time went on, this project expanded further to what it is today, including
the History of all the Schools of Oro Township, the Communities in which
they were situated and the stories and pictures of some of the "old time
residents ", and characters who either taught or attended these schools.
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committed to intensive research of all of the Schools of Oro
-hip, the Communities in which they were situated and the stories
pictures of its "old time" residents, characters, teachers, students
ome of their personal stories.
The process that Dwight is using is as follows:
Researching documents at the Simcoe County Archives, Libraries and the personal
Family Albums, that were hidden in attics and shoe boxes, of "old time" residents to
obtain factual Information, local folklore and to obtain old pictures of their families,
their Communities and those of Oro Township to get the untold "real history"on an
on -going basis;
Driving all the back -roads of Oro Township; and in one instance, searching
extensively for just one particular bam (built in 1936) that was built from the lumber
of the saw mill said to have been built for the Indians in Marchmont in 1835 and
torn down in 1936. I've had discussions with the ancestors who had built that barn
In Colson;
with the residents
schools of Oro Township;
Compiling all information including Internet searches and co
Information researched into electronic form and preparing a
the information compiled.
all the
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Pictorial Album will highlight community memories, present the local
Dry, draw from personal family photo albums, the Simcoe County
hives, local Libraries and other such other sources including most
lortantly the treasured reminiscences of individuals from those
nmunities. Using pictures and stories from those individuals and
sibly, recordings from interviews which will be included in the
rnet= versions of my Pictorial Album.
These exhibits will form a unique "Tweedsmuir" of the History of Oro
Township and this important part of Canada, providing new insights
the personal values and historical experiences that helped to form
collective identities.
My Pictorial Album will connect with Canadians showing the diverse
heritage of small communities by using an integrated approach through
digitalization of photos and text and providing accessibility through the
Internet. M a n ac c e ssible and the connecting of individuals tohe
local histories and stimulating the creation of community - museum
partnerships in the development and the recording of local History.
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• I will develop a research network centered on local communities and
the history that no one sees which will have a relevance for this local
cultural group based in Oro Township which has helped to develop Oro
Township and Canada to what it is today, using an innovative approach
for new media and digital content;
• I intend to uncover unique historical information using personal
communications and innovative techniques, thereby hoping to
encourage by example, others to follow suit in their own communities;
• I will take advantage of this new digital medium to create experiences
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that were not feasible previously using traditional photography and
analogue media;
• By using keywords on the Internet or CD, users will be able to find
specific individuals and relatives, historical locations and current and
historical pictures;
• To provide copies of this Pictorial Album to the Simcoe County Archives,
local Public Libraries, the School Board and local Municipal Offices;
• Why not learn more about the history of the villages that your ancestors
helped to settle ?
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In 1955, Doug Wilson was the Principal at S.S. # 1
Shanty Bay school he gave "the strap" to Dwight
Norrena (grade 5) so hard, that Dwight had trouble
holding a hockey stick at a school hockey game
at Guthrie arena later that evening (of course,
Shanty Bay wonl). I think Doug was so exuberant
In applying punishment to Dwight because he had
the same smirk on his face in 1955 as he does in
the picture here In 2004. As Dwight recalls, the
reason he was given the strap in 1955 was
because he had poked Doug Walsh, a fellow
student, in the back with a pencil—thereby
deserving a reprimand. Take note of the
"practiced grip" Doug has on Dwight's wrist.
When Doug retired from teaching he kept a strap
as one of his "mementoes ", and still keeps it handy
on top of his refrigerator at his home in Guthrie
where he still lives.
Dwight had looked up his old teacher and we
both re -lived fond memories of times gone by.
Doug has been extremely helpful in providing
pictures and stories helping Dwight to complete his
Pictorial Album of the Schools in Oro Township and
the Communities In which they were situated.
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In 1904 the owners of the property locally known as the
" Holden's Estate" in the 1900's, put it up for sale. This is
the pamphlet that they used, the first of about 10 pages,
that was used for advertising the estate internatlonaliyl
The Pictorial Album includes the full "Sales Brochure"
which Mr. Nichols (the owner) used to sell his estate. The
Nichols even had their own "Flag Stop" railway station in
the late 1800's. Included will be selected photos from
Jack Holden's personal Family Album of the estate.
In 2004, Dwight met with Mr. Jack Holden and his wife
Genevieve, and Mr. Hoiden (deceased October, 2004)
gave Dwight full access to their Family Albums to scan
and reproduce for this project.
Together with the history of the Holden Estate, Dwight will
Include the history and historical pictures of the Waldie's
Estate, the Mathews' Estate and others located on the
Ridge Road between Barrie and Shanty Bay.
As with all of the communities of Oro Township, Dwight will
do extensive research using private photo collections,
Community Tweedsmuir records, research from the
Simcoe County Archives, Libraries and other sources to
make this Album as complete as possible, and interesting
to the reader by using personal comments and audio
Interviews where possible.
V&-4/c Z mce 4, Copyright, 2004
During the summer of 2004, Dwight
Norrena, unannounced, knocked on the
Holden's front door. Genevieve
answered, graciously inviting Dwight in
and called Jack. Dwight a )plained to
them what he was doing and the Holden's
promptly got their personal Family Albums
out and showed Dwight.
The Holden's allowed Dwight to copy any
pictures he wanted, including the pictures
of 2 planes that Jack had crashed during
the 2nd World War as a pilot.
The Holden's even allowed Dwight to take
"one of a kind" historical documents
home with him to scan. Some will be
Included in Dwight's Pictorial Album.
Sadly, Jack died In the fall of 2004 and
we have missed the rest of his his personal
stories.
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All of the communities in Oro Township
that had a school will have a "Walking
Tour ". Also included will be a
description of the private Historical
lakefront Estates on Lake Simcoe in Oro
Township.
On the Internet, or on a computer CD,
the reader will be able to click any
number on the map and it will take
them to pictures and stories of that
location. The pictures and stories will
be updated as new information is
obtained.
This map shown here is incomplete and
Is for demonstration purposes only, as
since the map was drawn, more
historical information and pictures
have been obtained and these will be
included in the finished product.
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The image on your left is how the Corner Store store in Shanty Bay on the N.E.corner
of Concession # 2 and the Ridge Road looked when the Turner family ran the
general store, circa 1910 and how that same store looks today in 2004 when It is
Trish's "Bed & Breakfast. A pictorial history of the "store" will be included in the
finished product.
I have Images of the same location In the mid -late 1880's and I will do something
similar as above showing how the store first looked after the Ridge Road was
opened to Shanty Bay circa 1833 and how It looked In 1904 when Mr. Malcolm
built the existing building.
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The image shown on your left is how a typical classroom of Oro Township looked in
the early 1900's to when these schools closed in the mid 19601s, and how they
look today in 2004.
The Image on your left shows a classroom in S.S. # 5 - Jarratt In the 1900's until It
closed in 1965. The image on your right shows how a classroom looks today at S.S.
# 1 - Shanty Bay in 2004.
In the 1800's the students had a long shelf -like desk against the walls which
accommodated many, and sat on a long bench with no back. The teacher's
desk was In the middle of the room.
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Notice the building on the extreme left; it was�the masters house and it was built in 864cand later
sold and then moved in 1914, There is another unidentified building to the rear. In 1880 the school
burnt and a new one rebuilt on the same site and classes were held again before the school year
ended. In 1949 changes were made to the school and it was divided into two rooms. "Poll a day"
toilets were installed, new desks and blackboards were provided. The image on your right shows how
It looked In the 1950s.
One interesting story was about Gordon Simpson and Arnold Norrena who climbed out on a limb of
the maple tree on the right and dropped onto the roof. The tree limb, relieved of their weight, rose
stranding the boys on the school roof. The rest of the story to come later.
Dutgkt iZomte`ca. Copyright, 2004
S.S.
A log school house was built in 1842 and another was built in 1857 where the Oro
Town Hail now stands, but a controversy exists today and it has been said It was
built elsewhere surrounded by a swamp where the remnants of the well remain.
Maps will be provided in the final edition of the Pictorial Photo Album showing
locations.
In 1880 another school was built at its present location as depicted on the image
on your left taken in 1904. In 1921 the school was extensively renovated and the
image on your right shows how it looked in 1965 when it was closed.
The next slide shows how the school looked in 1965 when it was closed and how it
looks in 2004 as a private residence.
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Barry Wilson of Marchmont, and Dwight Norrena,
2004
Dwight, while driving the streets
of Marchmont met Barry at the
side of the road while he was
checking out wild horseradish
with his dog Sandy. Dwight
with his handy bag of dog
biscuits gave Sandy one and
made an everlasting friend.
Barry is a graduate of
Marchmont School, class of
1966.
Barry has been extremely
generous in giving Dwight
photos and copies of historical
information on Marchmont; but
most important, Barry gave his
time freely and gave Dwight a
tour of Marchmont and
explained all about his lifelong
Community and his personal
stories.
Dae94e Znura, Copyright, 2004
Thanks you Barry?
Introduction
ine marchmont school as built circa 1880. B later became a Union School with the Townships
of Oro, Medonte, Matchedash and Severn Townships sharing costs in proportion to the number
of students each Township had attending.
The image on your left was taken in 1905 (names of students In final Pictorial Album), and the
image on your right was taken in 2004, then a private residence.
I met Barry Wilson (2004) while driving the streets of Marchmont. Barry was at the side of the
road checking out the wild sauerkraut. After I gave Barry s dog a "dog biscuit' (a must when
visiting in the country), Barry and I struck up a conversation about Marchmont and its history
(Barry graduated as a student from Marchmont in 1966). Barry volunteered to help me and
provided me with a significant amount of historical information and pictures of his community.
D&-691a 71*vwm, Copyright, 2004
lmyw ul 1 it 1G ien was TaKen aoouT I v 1 U, and the image of the same building was taken in
2004. It was then (2004) operated as an antique store.
The Marchmont Post Office was commissioned In 1861 and served the community until 1915
when rural mall delivery began. The Image of a building in the middle is the Baptist Church.
In Frank Gillett's memoirs of 1951, he tells us that he would pick up the mail for his neighbours on
the way home from school, a two and one -half mile walk (one way) and deliver the mail to his
neighbours. Some of his neighbours could neither read nor write and William would read the
mail to them and assist in a reply if required. William received a small reward for his services.
I'd like to express my thanks to the descendants of William and their generosity in meeting with
me in 2004 and providing me with additional Information on Marchmont.
V&-4k 48wx", Copyright, 2004
Marchmont
There are a number of "myths" about this mill, when it was built, was it built for the
local Indians, or built and owned by a local entrepreneur? in my Pictorial Album,
this story will be laid out in detail so you can make your own choice as to which is
correct. Also, I will exhibit pictures of the two saw mills; the water powered mill and
the steam powered mill. I will show you what happened, with pictures, to the
timbers and boards of the water powered mill originally built for the Indians of the
region.
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The image on the left was taken in 1975, and the image on the right in 2004 of the Grist Mill in
Marchmont.
There are many "myths" and "truths" published about the Grist Mill, and these myths will be
clarified in Dwight Norrena's Pictorial Photo Album of the Schools of Oro and the Communities in
which they were situated.
Just north of the Grist Mill there was a 'Water powered" saw mill and later a "Steam Powered" saw
mill. I have pictures of the "Steam Powered" saw mill, and 1 may have one of the Water Powered
Mill (to be confirmed). But what I do have is some of the history of the water powered mill and
what happened to its salvaged timbers. The timbers and boards were shipped to Medonte, north
of Coulson and made into a barn. To identify it, 1 have eliminated all the barns except three.
Talking with the relatives who built the barn, together we will make a determination and take
pictures of how it looks in 2004 which will appear in my Pictorial Album
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You are commended on initiating these projects and ensuring this knowledge is captured and
preserved for the benefit of generations to come.
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believe that with suitable funding support, Dwight Norrena's dream project could become a reality,
and as Mr. Norrena hopes, will entice other Canadians to follow his lead and create subsequent
Internet sites to promote their own local histories. I which him every success.
Paul De&d&%,%.,
This project holds the promise of achieving valuable goals...
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personally support Dwight in his endeavours and support any endeavours he may make to obtain
sponsors.
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e met Dwight at the school and reviewed his project as it has developed to date. He has
directed a great deal of energy to his compilation of a Pictorial Photo Album of the schools and
communities of Oro Township. He has clearly added personal touches to his accounting of our
personal history and making personal contacts with those whose memories and experiences in
this community reflect the past through unique stories and accounts of experiences.
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The process of completing this project is labour intensive and
expensive:
• I am looking for sponsorship of individuals or corporate
Sponsors whose donations will help cover the expenses that
are required to complete this important project;
• In return for your support, 1 will provide a digital copy of my
Pictorial Album, and access to all future updates for a period
of up to 2 years;
• Any support will be appreciated;
• Contact us (see below)
•
Simcoe County Archives
•
University of Toronto Archives
•
Libraries of Simcoe County
•
North Simcoe County News
•
Jack & Genevieve Holden
•
Joy Waldte (Shanty Bay)
•
Pat McCracken (Shanty Bay)
•
Morley Packard (Shanty Bay)
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Jack Henson (Shanty Bay)
•
Faye Craig (Craighurst)
•
Doug Wilson (Guthrie)
•
Barry Wilson (Marchmont)
•
Gillett Family (Marchmont)
•
Rosemary Dunsmoore (Shanty Bay)
•
Joan Banbury (Hawkestone)
•
Ted Bigelow (Shanty Bay)
•
Betty Alford (Shanty Bay)
•
Grant Gordon (Shanty Bay)
• Betty Moore (Leigh's Corners)
• Randy /Marilyn Forbes (Shanty Bay)
• Betty Moore (Leigh's Corners)
• Jack Phillips (Barrie)
• Helen Reevie (Barrie)
• Loreen Rice -Lucas (Hawkestone)
• Paul Robins (Wasaga Beach)
• The Department of National Defense
• Andy Weisman (Shanty Bay)
• .
Testimonial
it may concern:
<your name, occupation, where you live(ed), where you went to school>
1 have met with Dwight Norrena (at my home, place of business) and reviewed his
project to compile a Pictorial Photo Album of the Schools of Oro Township, the
people and the communities in which they are situated. 1 find his view of history
very different than what I have experienced before. Instead of just researching
historical facts, he is seeking out individuals who were raised in Oro Township,
obtaining pictures from their personal albums and some unique stories from these
Individuals and their experiences of growing up In Oro Township.
<any other personal comment>
I personally support Dwight
to obtain sponsors.
you wish to
support of Dwight's project,
<Signature>
his endeavour and support any effort he may
be reached
number, and or address)
2nd Project
2005
To be incorporated as a "Not- For - Profit" Corporation
As reported by the Toronto Sun and the Toronto Star, December 23rd, 2004
Introduction As
Canadians surf the Web they are most likely to look for Conuck talent, if they can find it ? Yahoo ! Canada says.
What are they most interested in ? People in the news, scandals, E -Bay and other interesting daily topics.
Introduction "Canadians clearly love to surf the Internet, and the Yahoo ! Canada 2004 Internet Year in Review provides insight into
(continued) the unique usage trends and habits of Canadians on- line," said Yahoo Canada !
"Canadians are always searching for relevant information and looking for useful tools and services." The number of
Canadians on -line has hit 18 million monthly users (216 million per year).
Mission Men and woman are almost equal in time spent on- line... women average 84.1 minutes per usage day and men
S 'ti+AMent, average 83.4 minutes. About 48% of the respondents in Yahoo ! /OMD Internet Deprivation Study said they could not go
without Internet for more than two weeks."
More than any previous generation, today's young people are plugged in ... all the time ... with a world of
communication and information at their fingertips, 24 hours a day!
It is just up to us to imagine it, and to create a vehicle to host relevant Canadian content, hard to find
books and information for those who are "surfing" on the Internet, bringing Canadian information to them.
Through "Canadian Heritage Digital Library", a "Not- For - Profit Canadian Corporation ", we intend to
initiate a "pilot project" of an "On -line Reading Room" by scanning hard -to -find books, historic documents and
newspapers from the local Archives, Libraries, Museums and the Municipal Offices and even from Private Photo Albums,
Tweedsmuirs and Aboriginal content. We would provide free and unrestricted access to all such materials in the public
domain ... of work typically nmc longer covered by copyright or not available until you have personally visited each and
every community Library, Archive, Museum and County or Township Office and viewed local Tweedsmuirs .
It is a significant opportunity now for us to bring Canadian material to all Canadians and the rest of the
world... solving the age -old- problem of: "if people can't get to the source, how can we get it to them ?"
Introduction 1 the Canadian Historical Archives, local museums and Libraries are typically stretched to
capacity and are often at risk due to Inadequate funding, some with poor Internal fire
protection, and occasionally local building structural issues exist and in some
circumstances the risk of "mould infestation ". ( Simcoe County Historical Association "News
Introduction and Views" vol. 32, No.4 ");
2. "Historical materials are an important information resource for community public libraries
as it serves to support a library's mandate to provide communities with a record of their
past. Like most public libraries, we would like to direct more of our resources to the
preservation and the making these records more accessible. Unfortunately, library
budgets and staffing levels are far too Inadequate." (AI Davis Director of Library Services,
Barrie Public Library);
3. Ellen Millar, assistant archivist for Simcoe County emphasizes the need for the historical
community to act. The former chair of Management Board stated, "You have to have the
archives in a location that's accessible, that people can get to... ". Historical documents
are irreplaceable, and they are at risk. If you don't respect the history of the province
(Country), how can you now look toward the future? ( Simcoe County Historical Association
"News and Views" vol. 32, No.4 ");
4. Laurentian University History Professor Dr. Linda Ambrose stated: " Tweedsmuir History Books
are one of the most important resources we have for studying Ontario (Canadian) history
at the local level. (Woman's Institute Web Site);
5. the University of Guelph viewed The Woman's Institutes local community Tweedsmuirs as so
Important that they bought a complete set of several hundred Tweedsmuirs on microfilm
for their collection (Woman's Institute Web Site). If you don't know that this (Microfilm work)
has been done, much less where the documents are located today, how do you find
them? They are therefore virtually Inaccessible;
To create a "Reading Room" on the Internet featuring "hard -to- find - books ",
local community history and even local municipal Tweedsmuirs and
Aboriginal content, for all Canadians to have free access to all materials in
the public domain from the comfort of their home. And to develop a
method of accessibility in English and in French and for the seeing impaired.
The Tweedsmuir's History:
The idea of the members of the Woman's Institute in local communities writing the history of farms,
buildings and places of interest at the local level began in the 1920's. By the mid 1930's Lady
Tweedsmuir, wife of Lord Tweedsmuir, Governor General of Canada, took great interest in the
Women's Institutes in this country stressing the need for preserving the local history of our Canadian
people. She suggested that the Women's Institute Branches keep local history books. In the mid
1950's, 989 Branches across the country were compiling Tweedsmuir History Books. By 1964 it was
reported that ail levels of the organization had begun to take Tweedsmuir Books seriously, with over
1,100 Branch histories in Ontario and Canada (imagine what we are missing) .
Introduction "
1. To incorporate ea*adia* gezctage Digital Zdg44* "not- for - profit' Canadian corporation;
2. to research the best methodology to scan, index and post on to the Internet, the following:
a. hard to find and 'but of print books" of Canadian content;
b. to determine a method to rotect copyrighted materials;
C. the contents of archived and research rooms of local Archives,
Libraries, Municipalities, Museums and Aboriginal sources;
d. preserve local existing and archived municipal "Tweedsmuirs';
e. to scan old editions of local Canadian newspapers;
e. private "photo albums" of historic interest of local County residents;
3. to determine a method of protecting copyrighted books and photographs;
4. to determine a method of protecting the "in- house" great treasures of the local Librarians,
Archivists and Aboriginals;
5. to develop the best method for providing accessibility for the seeing impaired and
conversion to French /English
b. to focus on hiring qualified university students, aboriginal university students and seniors to
complete some to the scanning and research;
7. to always look for better methods of improving and expanding our objectives.
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Examples of sources for local Canadian documents, books and articles to
scan and post on to the Internet for the "pilot project":
1. Simcoe County Archives, the Ontario Archives plus the University of Toronto
Archives;
2. Simcoe County Museum, Ontario Provincial Police Museum, Penetang Museum,
Midland Museum and other county or local museums including Indian Reserves;
3. resource or research rooms of all Public Libraries in Simcoe County;
4. books and publications published or commissioned by: Simcoe County, the
Townships and the Cities and the Towns of Simcoe County;
5. Department of National Defence "histories ": Camp Borden, "tank range" in
Meaford and the 35th Battalion drill shed, and "anti- tank" range in Hawkestone,
Ontario etc.;
6. local community Tweedsmuirs, some already archived and discontinued and
some still active in some local communities;
7. research and seek private "Family Photo Albums" stories and personal anecdotes
to scan, index and post on the Internet;
8. Other historical sources that become known during research.
1. the structure for the project via a "not- for - profit" corporation;
2. the methodology of the research and the scanning of materials;
3. the methodology of design, posting and indexing of this material, for easy
access over the Internet;
4. the methodology of making all materials accessible to the seeing impaired,
and converting material to French or vice versa to English (bi- lingual);
5. the development of the methodology of doing the job by completing a "pilot
project" as a model;
6. how we can interest others who may be willing and able to contribute to this
project;
7. the strategy of hiring students and seniors (over 50 years of age) whenever
possible;
8. funding of the project;
9. the strategies to expand this project;
10. an initial budget.
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"On behalf of the Barrie Public Library, I would like to express our support for this project and Mr.
CI Norrena's vision." 41 Dauta, Dtaeetoa o� Cat6aa uy Se zvteeo
"You are to be commended on initiating these projects and ensuring this knowledge is captured and
preserved for the benefit of generations to come." Dee" `Uak Coax. *-A, ?j14 Stakeoe
"I commend you for your initiative and can appreciate the importance this endeavour holds."
,4C %aaeaka, ?&DD V",de Sal"" Via44
"Your dedication to such a cause will not only enlighten us today but will enrich future generations."
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"Mr. Norrena should be congratulated for his efforts to help preserve our collective memory for
succeeding generations, and I am pleased to recommend his efforts to obtain financial support for his
project." ViaaeeVeacoa_ e6mk ,4ae/aG,tat, Stakeae e0a*r#,4ae4&w4
"I would like to express my support for Mr. Norrena's project to digitize local historical materials."
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"I laud his efforts, and encourage your involvement, to whatever measure it may involve."
Raul ,Rd4,", Ow 74,4# w4 afeat �ft 58 r*"U
"1 commend you on the work you have done to date and hope this will be a project that we can all
look forward to and enjoy for years to come." Tlda 4" 'Poldec ,Reatdea 4 5" *0 94
"This is indeed a most fortuitous opportunity for the Township of Oro- Medonte to add to our archives
and to preserve images of our heritage." j.£. (7edl F*,eoa , a long Bake w4ae a 4 5"40 Far,
"I whole heartily support Dwight in any endeavour and support his endeavour." Dae illee¢aekea, Coacg
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Samples of "Letters of Support"
as of
February 1 1 f ", 2005
To Whom it May Concern.
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Paul DeVillers
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Orillia, January 2005
I am pleased to extend my support to Mr. Dwight Norena, in his quest to obtain support
funding to assist in covering the expenses incurred in developing his historical project.
Mr. Norena is endeavoring to compile various materials related to the history of Oro -
Medonte and on completion, provide Internet access to these materials. He hopes to
include a pictorial history and information gathered from sources such as the County of
Simcoe Archives, Camp Borden and the Ontario Provincial Police Museum, as well as
from one -on -one meet ingsliinterviews with local Oro- Medonte residents, and Tweedsmuir
records from the various Women's Institute branches in the township.
I believe that with suitable finding support, Dwight Narena's dream project could
become a reality, and as Mr. Norena hopes, will entice other Canadians to follow his lead
and create subsequent Internet sites to promote their own local histories. t wish him
every success.
Sincerely
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Paul J. DeVillers, M.P.
Simcoe North
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Orillia, January 240?
I am pleased to extend my support to Mr, Dwight Norena, in his quest to obtain support
funding to assist in covering the expenses incurred in developing his historical project
Mr Norena is endeavoring to compile various materials related to the history ofOro-
Mcdonte and on completion, provide Internet access to these materials that have been
preserved using an innovative digital process, He hopes to include a pictorial history and
information gathered from sources such as the Count.%, of Simcoe Archi�cs, Camp Borden
and the Ontario Provincial Police Muscum, as well as from one-on-one imer4icws with
local Oro-Nfedonte residents, and Tweedsinuir records fronn the various Wonlen'S
Institute branches in the township.
I believe that with suitable funding support, Dwight Norena's dream project could
become a reality, and as Mr. Norena hopes, will entice other Canadians to follow his lead
and create subsequent Internet sites to promote their own local histories. I wish trim
every success
Sincerely,
Paul I. DeVillers, M.P.
Simcoe North
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Mr, Dwight Norrena
14845 Unit #6, Yonge Street
Suite #206
Aurora, ON
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Dear Mr, Norrenar
Thank you for sending me material about your project to preserve and make available to
all Canadians the history of our local communities.
Please let me personally congratulate you for all the time and effort you have devoted to a
worthy cause.
I wish you all the very best with your attempt to create an online "Reading Room"
containing archival documents and photos that capture our rich history.
Sincere ly,.
Belinda Stronach, M.P.
Newmarket - Aurora
Stromch:Bn@par).gc,ca ww ,,behrdaxa info@bellnda.ca
January 7, 2005
Mr, Divight Normna
14945 Unit 46, Yonge Street
Suite 206
Aurora- Ontario
L4G 6HS
Dear Mr, N orrena:
Thank you very much for the package of materials you dropped off to our riding office
with respect to your projects related to the history of'Simcoe and the schools of Oro
Township.
Our history and heritage are an important pan of who we are, as individuals and as a
community. A greater appreciation of our past helps to enrich our understanding of Our
fives today, and places us in a continuum that illuminates not just where we have been,
but also that we have obligations to the future and those %vhc) will follow us.
You are to be commended on initiating these projects and ensuring this knowledge is
captured and preserved for the benefit ot'genCTationS to came.
I wish you all the best with your project.
Yours truly,
"4cr Van Loan, MP
York-Simcoe
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Peter Van Loan. MP, York-Sirricoe
45 Grist Mill Road, Unit 10
Holland Landing, Ontario 1,9NIIM7
Phone: 905-898-1600 Fax: 905-898-4600
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JOE TASCONA, M.P.P.
Barrie Simoe Bradford
January 12, 2005
Molson Community Fund
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Barrie, Ontario
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As MPP for Barrie Simcoe Bradford. I write in support of the funding ng appl ication submitted to
vou by Dwi-ht Norrena for his project to digitize local historical materials.
I +Nould appreciate you taking this matter into account and ask that the funding application be
given every possible consideration.
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January 25, 2005
.Mr. Dwight Norrena,
14845 Unit 16, Yom-,c Street,
Suite 2W
AURORA. Ontario
L4(; 6118
Dear Mr, Norrena:
I'his will acknoMe-- 11 - c , receipt of the materials yQu 1, It at m\ office with respect
to vour pfoJects related to the history ol'Sirncoe,
I C01111nelld VOLI 1`61- y0111- initiative and can appreciate the importance this
endeavour holds.
I would like to express my SLI11POrt and wish you much success in seeking the
Funding for this project.
Sincerely,
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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
GARFIELD DUNLOP, M.P.P,
Simcoe North
Mfr. Dwight Norrena
14W unit. 46. Yonge Street
Suite 206
Aurora ON f,416118
Dear Mr No f r }
Constiluency Offices:
14 Coldwater Road West
@0. Box 2320
Ortlia, Ontario L3V 6S2
Tel. (705) 326 -3246
1- 800304.7341
Fax (705) 326 -9579
O 482 Elizabeth Street
Midland, Ontario L4R IZB
Tel. (705) 526-8671
Fax (705) 526 -86011
'thank you for contacting my office with respect to your projects on the history of
Sialcoe and the schools of Oro Toxsuship.
I am extending nay support to you in obtaining an } possible funding ftar these
important projects. I am hoping that every consideration will be given to } our request
in order to achieNv pour goal in preserN,ing the history of our communities.
Your dedication to such a cause "HI not only enlighten us today but will enrich future
generations to come.
ei�ers Success.
Sr
Garfield Dunk;' M.P.P.
Sinicoe North
L1 MA€LING ADDRESS: Garfield Dunlop, M.P.P., Room 348, Legislative BuLdm& Toronto ON M7A ]As Fax M16) 325 -9035
E-mail: gar6eld_dunlop@ontla.ola.org Website: www.garfielddutdopmppxom
The Coq)oradon of the
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&eeron Area: 729 -2944
rm: (705) 723 -5341
E -Mail: arciaivesQro�enty.simeae.on.ca
URL: hnp .11tvww.couary.sintroe.on.cal
MAIM,,' COUNTY ARCHIVES 1149 Hfghway 26, RR 2,
(705) 726 -9331 Errension 287 vinesing, Ontario L01. I Yo
2005 -02 -03
To Whom It May Concern:
With considerable initiative and enthusiasm, Mr. Dwight Norrena has undertaken to collect
the many documents, photographs and oral histories that represent the history of Oro and
Medonte Townships. Eventually his project will entail the digitization of these materials,
making them available on the Internet
Mr. Norrena has recognized that some of the best, and often overlooked history, comes
from less traveled roads — from the Women's Institute Tweedsmuir Histories, from the
personal collections of families, and from the memories of those who have lived our
history.
Mr. Norrena should be congratulated for his efforts to help preserve our collective memory
for succeeding generations, and I am pleased to recommend his efforts to obtain financial
support for his project.
Sincerely,
s
Bruce Beacock
County Archivist
National D6fense
Defence nationale
Canadian Forces Environmental
Medicine Establishment
1133 Sheppard Ave W
PO Box 2000
Toronto ON M3M 3B9
1000 -5 (Adjt)
!/ February 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
I am most pleased to offer my support to Mr Dwight Norma's quest to document the history of
the Simcoe/Oro- Medonte area. In particular to myselL recording the military history of the area
related to CampICF'B Borden is of particular personal interest and it's relation to the surrounding
area having been an instructor at our Medical School in Borden.
Your support, whether financial or archival access, would be justified in that this is the time to
document the past 50 -100 years while the records are current and people's memories are
relatively fresh. This area of Ontario has a rich history and should be preserved for future
generations.
In this matter as well, you are fortunate to have an enthusiastic volunteer in the form of Mr,
Norma, Please help him in the manner appropriate to your resources.
Thank you
P.G. Purpura
Captain
Adjutant CFEME
(416) 635 -2112
Fax(416)635 -2104
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ICOLLINGWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
100 Second St„ Collingwood, ON L9Y I E5
Tel: (705) 445 -1571 / Fax: (705) 445-37041 E -mail: clib(&,coilingwood.ca
I TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD
February 10, 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of the Collingwood Public Library Board and staff members, please consider
this letter one of enthusiastic support for Mr. Norrena's proposed county -wide
digitization/Internet project which will preserve, and make publicly available, a vast
amount of historical material. Our own Local History/Genealogy department has
witnessed a marked increase in use over the past few years, as people around the world
anxiously seek out information from the past.
It behooves public libraries to provide materials regarding the community's past in the
most expeditious manner possible, and Mr. Norrena's work will truly assist in
streamlining the dissemination of this specialized information. Unfortunately, largely
due to lack of funding, we have fallen short in this regard.
I know that this project is worthy of financial support.
Sincerely,
Kerri M. Robinson, Director of Library Services
Town of Collingwood
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January 28, 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
60 Worsley Street
Barrie, ON L4141 IL6
This letter is to inform you that Mr. Norrena met with the Barrie Public Library and
provided us with a detailed description of his proposed digitization and Internet project
designed to compile, preserve and make the vast amount of historical material that exists
about Oro- Medonte publicly available. On behalf of the Barrie Public Library Board. I
would like to express our support for this project and Mr. Norrena's vision.
Historical materials are an important information resource for community public libraries
as it serves to support a library's mandate to provide communities with a record of their
past. Like most public libraries, we would like to direct more of our resources to the
preservation and the making these records more accessible. Unfortunately, library
budgets and staffing levels are far too inadequate.
The Barrie Public Library wishes Mr. Norrena every success in obtaining financial
assistance for this project and will extend whatever practical assistance it can to help Mr.
Norrena complete his project.
Yours truly
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Director of Library Services
Barrie Public Library
cc Robyn Zuck
Area Code (745) Telephone - 728 -3410 Facsimile - 728 -4322
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Michael Saddy
CEO, Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga St. West
Orillia, On
L3V 3A7
To Whom It May Concern:
Orillia Public Library
January 17, 2005
I would like to express my support for Mr. Norrena's project to digitize local historical
materials.
Public libraries have made some progress in translating hard copy local materials but the
availability of funding for such projects has limited the amount that has been done.
This project holds the promise of achieving two valuable goals:
➢ It will serve to ensure that these important historical materials are preserved in
digital format
➢ It will make these materials available to the public via the internet
We wish Mr. Norrena the best success in pursuit of funding for this project.
Sincerely,
CEO, Orillia Public Library
Wasaga Beach Library
Box 530, Wasaga Beach, ON LOL 2P0 TellFax (705) 429 -5481 wblibrary@geongian.net
February 9, 2005
Re: Dwight Norrena
Canadian Heritage Digital Library
To Whom it May Concern;
On behalf of the Wasaga Beach Public Library, I would like to express my support for this
project
Mr Norrena's vision to record and preserve historical material in this area will provide a great
service for residents throughout Simcoe County. As a small public library we do not have the
resources or the space necessary to make these resources available by ourselves. Mr INorrena's
project will help our residents access these materials which record the history of this area.
We wish Mr Norrena every success in his bid to see this project through to completion and look
forward to seeing his results.
Sincerely
Jackie M. Beaudin
Chief Librarian
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17 December 2404
To Whom It Mav Concern
As principal of Shanty Bay Public School and a resident of Oro Station, I have had the
opportunity to meet with Dwight Norrena several times as he has sought information and pictures
from this community.
I have recently met Dwight at the school and reviewed his project as it has been developed to
date. He has directed a great deal of energy to his compilation of a Pictorial Photo Album of the
schools and communities of Oro Township. He is clearly adding personal touches to his
accounting of our local history and making personal contacts with those whose memories and
experiences in this community reflect its past through unique stories and accounts of experiences.
I am pleased to see Dwight's efforts and support his endeavour to obtain sponsors to offset his
travel and production costs.
Yours truly,
Rey
Principal
January 4, 2005
To Whom it may concern.,
My name is Laura Dobson and I live at 302 Franklin St. in Orillia. I am a retired
registered Practical Nurse. I was raised on Concession 4 2 of Orillia and attended both
Northbrook and Marchmont Public Schools.
I have met with Dwight Norrena at my home and reviewed his project to compile a
Pictorial Photo Album of the schools of Oro Township, the people and communities in
which they are situated. I find his view of history very different than-what I have
experienced before. Instead of researching historical facts, he is seeking out
individuals who were raised in Oro Township, obtaining pictures from their personal
albums and some unique stories from these individuals and their experiences of growing
up in Oro Township.
I am very interested in what Dwight is doing. Personally, I am writing a history of my
church, Marchmont Baptist, so can appreciate Dwight's interest in searching out true
facts and stories from the past. Many of my ancestors settled around the Price's Comer
area, the Nelsons, Moffatts and Bards. My great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund
Wallis were community residents and charter members of Marchmont Baptist Church
when it was established in 1888. So, I look forward to when I can read Dwight's book
with its fascinating promise of real and interesting folk stories and pictures.
I personally support Dwight in his endeavor and support any effort he may make to
obtain sponsors.
Should you wish to call me, I can be reached at: 705-326-4246.
In support of Dwight's project.
I remain:
Laura Dobson
302 Franklin St., Orillia, On L3V IK6
Saturday, December 11, 2004
To whom it may concern:
This is a letter in support of the Project, as proposed, by Dwight Norrena.
I have known (of) Dwight Norrena, since the time of his birth in February of 1944. At
that juncture of time, I was in Public School, (Ye Olde One Room, Classes One through
Eight, Public Education Forum) in SHANTY BAY, in conjunction with Dwight's older
sister Rae, (with whom I attended Public School and later High School), and brother
Arnold.
His name, at the time, was of note, being named for The Western World's
Bright Light, and Shining Hope for Enduring Freedom, Four Star General, Dwight David
Eisenhower!!!!!
I fully endorse Dwight's efforts to bring Established History, and Human Drama,
together in the enlarged STORY of the Township of ORO ! !!
As far as I am aware, nothing has been written further to The Story of Oro, since the
publication of the 1972 ` THE STORY OF ORO', commissioned, at that time, by The
Township Council of Oro.
I have, in my possession, an autographed copy of "THE STORY OF ORO"
signed by THE ORO TOWNSHIP COUNCIL ... presented to Grace Robins
, in appreciation of her interest in helping prepare this book !!!!!
Grace Robins was my Mother, and a teacher at Shanty Bay, S.S.# 1, Oro, from 1944 until
1966.
THE STORY OF ORO is an Historical Document, but lacks what I perceive is what
Dwight Norrena intends to add, THE HUMAN STORY OF ORO.
by the Folks who have lived there.
I laud his efforts, and encourage your involvement, to whatever measure it may involve.
Paul A. Robins,
Resident of ORO TOWNSHIP, from 1940 through 1974,
and later in Oro - Medonte, 1974 -1979, and 1984 -1998.
Sincerely,
Paul A. Robins,
37 The Boardwalk,
WASAGA BEACH,
Ontario.
L9Z 3A8 (705- 429 -0379)
To whom it may concern:
My wife and I have farmed at the first line of Oro-Medonte for 42 years. We both attended the
local one room school -Oakland Flill S.S. #19 Oro 16Vespra.
We have met with Dwight Norrena and reviewed his project and feel what he is trying to do has
merit.
He seems very sure of what type of material he wants and isn't afraid to spend the time and effort
to locate it.
We personally support Dwight in his endeavours and encourage others to do the same.
In support of Dwight's project
I remain
�thn Dunmore
3240 Ridge Rd. W. R.R.#2,
Shanty Bay, On. 1_01. 21,0
1832 Ridge Road West
R. R. 43
Shanty Bay, Ontario
1-01- 21-0
December 12, 2004
Dear Dwight,
Thank you for bringing me a copy of your research on the history of Oro-Medonte
Township. I think this would be wonderful for the children to have in the schools so that
they will have a sense of the history of this township and the area schools. I know you
have spent many months doing this and I know how time-consuming and expensive it can
be. When we were researching the history of our house, formerly the Heard Tavem, it
took many hours, days and weeks to find the information. I commend you on the work
you have done to date and I hope this will be a project that we can all look forward to and
enjoy for years to come,
Sincerely,
Marilynn Forbes
Shanty Bay-
December 21, 2004
To whom it May Concern.
Re. pictorial I fistory/ Oro-Mcdonte
I have become aware of the above project which Mr. Dwight Norrena has
undertaken to preserve historical facets of our township.
It is my impression that this is a very worthvOitle enterprise -- one that merits
support*, particularly given the energy and enthusiasm with which Mr.
Norrena has Undertaken this challenge.
"Phis is indeed a most lbrwitous opportunity for the Township of'Oro-
Mcdonte to add to Our archives and to preserve Images of our herilage.
Yours Very Truly,
J.F (led) Bigelow
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From: Lynda Duckworth [lyndasue@rogers.com]
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Subject: Re: Shanty Bay School
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What a super pro]ect you are undertaking. What a great idea. The skeleton outinne looKs
very promising; so nice to seo all the possibilities fox anecdotal information. Gown tc,
see that picture of you and Mr. Wilson; you have changed (since Grade 7!!), he hasn't.
I
would have recognised him on the street any way. If you are speaking with hian please
give
him my best wishes. He was my 'ride' into Barrie after school Ear skating lessons at
the
arena. i can remember the circumstances very well. I erased the chalk boards, or doodled
on them U71011 lie was ready to leave, and then off we went - me with skates in rzw.
think 7 probaNy talked his ear off Fl- the way zi�) Barrie.
Poor Fellow. He didn't seem to mind, and it allowed me to get n to my group lessor on
Time.
More Then Mr. picked me up and brought me back home. Who says parents arid ' in Icco
parenKs weren't trotting their kids around in the 'old says'. Maybe not as much as
today Lo be sure, but these kinds of transport were often our only way of being able
to
take masic lessons. skating etc. in Barrie. Toasters woAdn't zio this today without
signed permission slips and a few other things. This also reminds me of tho care Mrs.
Robins used to take to personally bundle us up before we left her ,•are for tho 'w< came.
1 remeincer her -even asking Mr. Hubbard to take k. a.. part way home if he didn't mind.
She always fair particularly responsible for those kids one walked rn from Ofo Le, i4,ca,].-.
...a=eon KIakely Ap.) etc. YQ be unriAed cc see wriatever pic7jrn(s) yea finally ao.:
surface of .ter. She had one huge job, and took 'r a-- seriously, ]uiky for us.
Did 1-or,: :urn the cutline� t��
Thanks again,
Cheers,
:ynda
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January 13. 2005
To Whom It May Concern
My name is Mrs. Betty Moore_ 1816 S.R. 15 -16, R.R. 1, Hawkestone, Ont., LOL ITO.
Our farm is on the comer of Line 12, Oro and S.R. 15 -16. I was a teacher at S.S. 10, Oro
from 1959 — 1961 I was also a supply teacher for the Simcoe County Board of
education in the 1980's — 1991. 1 married Norman Moore, a life -long resident of Oro, in
1962. We have four children. Our two sons, Kevin and Trevor, now own and work our
farm.
I have met with Dwigh.7otrena in my home several times and reviewed his project to
complete a Pictorial Photo Album of the Schools of Oro Township, and the people and
the communities in which they are situated. His approach of history is different to any
other that I have experienced. Instead of just researching historical facts, he is seeking
out individuals who were raised in Oro Township, obtaining pictures from their personal
albums and some unique stories from these individuals and their experiences of growing
up in Oro Township.
1, personalty, have shared my experiences of teaching at S.S. 10, Oro (Leigh's Corners),
and given him pictures to copy. I also gave him a list of other contacts who went to
Leigh's Corners in the past and still live in the community. His aim is to interview these
people. 0kt-_1#0Tena is very focused on his project, very prompt in returning material,
and is spending a lot of time and his own finances on this interesting and important work,
This work would be interesting for the seniors of Oro as well as a living history for
school pupils.
I personally support Mfrs *rrena in his endeavour and support any effort he may make to
obtain sponsors.
Should you wish to call me, I can be reached at 705 — 187 — 5505, or the address as
above.
In support of M- 10-Irrena's project, I remain,
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To be incorporated as a "Not- For- Profit" Corporation
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6 - 14845 Yonge Street, Suite # 206
Aurora, Ontario, L4G 61-18
February 23d,2005
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Dear Oro /Medonte Township Council:
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6 - 14645 rue Yonge, Pi6ce # 206
Aurora, (Ontario) , L4G 61-18
I am writing to you today in an appeal for "Leffer(s) of Support" and Funding for the 1 "of 2 Projects,
both worthwhile causes I
The Accessibility of Canadian Historical books /records (Our Heritage) is shockingly lacking by modern day
standards in our museums, archives, libraries and elsewhere I Canadian politicians have stated that we
have to take Ontario and Canada to the World and be recognized, and what better way than to first show
the world that we are proud of our diversified heritage by showcasing Canada over the Internet, at one
easily found Canadian Heritage research "Internet Site ", the "ea*a464t c'r eVM#e D13&A4e A4-4(""*"-
Serious problems exist today In the access to our archival storage and restricted public access to our
Diversified Canadian Heritage I
The repositories of Archives, Museums and Libraries of archived Historical reference books contain the
historical records and local community Tweedsmuirs that belong to the people of Ontario (Canadcr). This is
our Canadian Heritage and we deserve easy access under fltting conditions. In this modern age,
Canadians and others should be able to access these historical reference books and records from one
"referenced Internet site" from the comfort of their own home or office at any hour of the day or night, from
anywhere in the world.
However, It has been said, that if you can't get the people to come to "it "...take "It" to them and then, they
will come 'flocking" to "you" I And, that is part of the solution. In other countries, for example, Private
Enterprise in the United States and the public libraries in England have taken the Initiative to scan the
books of major University Libraries and the books in Public Libraries and post their books on to the Internet.
Soon, people /researchers will be able to use 'one" Internet access site to do their research in each of those
countries. Once information is found the researcher would then know where the historical materials they
are looking for are located and then they can visit that site(s) if they want to view the "original" documents.
But, nQf in Canada I In Simcoe County alone, the Information of one building in one community is spread
over many locations, with no 'one" location having the complete information, and each site is operating
Independently... and it need not be that way.
Why haven't we done the equivalent In Ontario (Canada) as they are doing in the United States and
England ?
TeVr61: 416- 834 -4454 Dwlaht6DNorr9na.00m Fax/T"s: 416- 834 -0410
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The solution is uncomplicated and it is important, and to solve this problem we have to do It now and to do
it right, the first time. With suitable funding the "Canadian Heritage Digital Library" (to be incorporated as a
"Not- For - Profit" Corporation) proposes that our researchers will do the following:
to conduct research by visiting other Initiatives who are carrying out similar projects: two (2) in the
United States, the Gutenberg Project ( "Not- For - Profit "), the Google Project ( "For Profit ") both focusing
on American content. And one (1), in England, where the English libraries are scanning and
indexing books focusing on English content (not- For - Profit). As I understand it, both the American
and the English projects will post their work on to the Internet;
2. to create a model "Pilot Project' from a blend of our research that will be designed to scan and to
index all the historical books and documents in the repositories of the Archives, Libraries, Museums
and the local community Tweedsmuirs that are not under copyright in Simcoe County, and
thereafter expand this project as it is appropriate.
A. The first step could be to index and post on one Internet site a nomenclature of all the
holdings according to accepted guidelines of all of the information in the repositories in
Simcoe County, and where they are located. This way, the Internet Site will be "up and
running" quickly I
B. The second step would be to scan the historical documents for redeployment on to the
Internet and of course, leaving a digital copy of our work with each repository for their own
internal use (up- dateable), and, as well, making a copy available for the Provincial and
Federal Archives.
3. to provide one "reference Internet Site" where "anyone in the world" may view these historical books
and documents at their leisure from an Indexed and digital format in the comfort of their own home
or office, at any time of the day or night, and not having to have to travel and to personally seek
out the unknown location(s) of historical documents and historical books without restriction;
4. we will focus on hiring: local English and French speaking University students, Aboriginal University
students (and possibly provide these students with a work experience "credit' from cooperating
Universities) and seniors consisting of men and women over 50 years of age. The "Canadian
Heritage Digital Library" will be an "equal opportunity employer ".
We solicit:
1. Your support through timely "Ietter(s) of support", one for both projects (2)
expanded herein.
2. Funding, as the Council may seem fit, for the First Project on Oro Township Schools
and the Communities In which they are situate.
I thank you for your consideration of our request and we look forward to receiving your support.
Sincerely,
4;
Dwight Norrena, FOUNDER
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Leaders In
Watershed
Health
February 4, 2005
Ms. Marilyn Pennycook
Clerk
Township of Oro - Medonte
Box 100
Oro, ON LOL 2X0
Dear Ms. Pennycook,
On Friday, January 28'h, 2005, the Authority's Board of Directors, at their Meeting No.
BOD- 01 -05, passed the following resolution:
Moved by: J. West
Seconded by: R. Grossi
BOD -05 -024 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 06-05 -
BOD regarding the Health of Lake Simcoe
Mayor's Forum be received, approved and
forwarded to the watershed municipalities
for their information; and
FURTHER THAT the Staff Report be
forwarded to the Lake Simcoe
Environmental Management Strategy
Steering Committee for their response.
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Attached is Staff Report No.- 8-Z- 05 -BOD for your information and we would appreciate
receiving any comments you may have regarding this report.
Yours truly,
D. Gaft Wood, CMM III -
Chief Administrative Officer/
Secretary- Treasurer
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Staff Report No.
Page No.
File No.
Agenda Item No.
FROM: D. Gayle Wood, CMM III
Chief Administrative Officer/
Secretary- Treasurer
DATE : January 17, 2005
SUBJECT: Health of Lake Simcoe Mayor's Forum
06- 05 -BOD
1 of 4
LSEMS -06 -02
19 BOD -01 -05
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Staff Report No. 06- 05 -BOD regarding
the Health of Lake Simcoe Mayor's Forum be
received, approved and forwarded to
watershed municipalities for their
information; and
FURTHER THAT the Staff Report be
forwarded to The Lake Simcoe Environmental
Management Strategy Steering Committee for
their response.
Purpose of Staff Report:
The purpose of this Staff Report is to respond to a resolution that was passed at the Health
of Lake Simcoe Mayor's Forum held on December 3, 2004.
Background:
On December 3, 2004, the Mayor of Georgina hosted a Mayor's Forum on the Health of
Lake Simcoe. Most watershed municipalities were represented by their Mayor or designate.
Several speakers were requested to address the Forum, including the Authority's CAO;
Director, Watershed Management and Manager, Corporate Communications.
As a result of the Forum, a resolution was passed and is currently being circulated to all
watershed municipalities and the Conservation Authority for endorsement. A copy of a
letter from the Mayor of Georgina and the resolution resulting from the Forum are attached.
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The Mayor of Georgina should be commended for hosting this Forum on the health of Lake
Simcoe.
Issues:
As can be seen in the attached resolution, the following has been requested:
• that the province establish a liaison group to work on the long term sustained health
of the Lake Simcoe watershed,
• that this group include representation from the LSRCA, MNR, DFO, MOE, and any
other agency that can provide technical information,
• that additional membership be included such as the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition,
The Wave, etc.
• that this group be given the ability to establish priorities for rehabilitation of the
watershed, identify rehabilitation costs, and determine funding mechanisms,
• that this group consult all interested parties to receive information and communicate
findings.
Impact on On Authori�PoliC�
In relation to the resolution passed at the December 3, 2004 meeting, staff respond as
follows:
In 1990, the provincial government established the Lake Simcoe Environmental
Management Strategy (LSEMS); an inter - governmental group mandated to
rehabilitate and enhance the health and quality of the Lake Simcoe watershed. This
group was established through Cabinet approval and has been operating
successfully for 15 years.
The original LSEMS partnership included the Ministries of the Environment, Natural
Resources, and Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, as well as the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority as the lead agency. Since 1990, this group has
expanded substantially to include the Department of Fisheries and Oceans,
watershed municipalities, the Chippewas of Georgina First Nations and the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs. Other agencies and academic institutions are consulted on a
frequent basis to assist with the technical work of LSEMS.
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Agenda Item No. 19 BOD -01 -05
In 2003 the LSEMS Group expanded to include a Citizens Advisory Committee.
Current membership on this committee includes: Chambers of Commerce,
Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Federatior( of Ontario Naturalists, Sod
Producers, Soil and Crop Associations, Marina Operators, Development Sector,
York Environmental Stewardship, Federation of Ontario Cottagers, Resort Sector,
Federation of Agriculture, and the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition.
The mandate of this group is to review the Business Plan and annual workplans for
the LSEMS initiative and provide input as well as identify areas where the citizens
would like to become involved and /or have their groups involvement.
The LSEMS Group currently has approved a five year Business Plan and approves
an annual workplan which addresses rehabilitation priorities, costs and funding
partnerships. A copy of the current Business Plan and proposed 2005 workplan are
attached for the Board's information.
In 2004, the LSEMS Group produced a "State of the Watershed Report" and
commenced the development of a "Watershed Plan ". A series of public information
sessions were held throughout the watershed to obtain input on issues identified by
the community. A copy of the "Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan - Phase 1 - Public
Consultation Sessions - 2004 - Summary Report" that resulted from these sessions
is attached and staff will be addressing the issues outlined in the report in 2005.
In addition, a "Watershed Conference" is being proposed for the Fall of 2005 and
the community's attendance and input at the conference will be most welcome.
Impact on Authority Finances:
In 2004, the following funding was available for the LSEMS program through a variety of
funding partnerships:
• Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan $105,000
• Communications /Administration $ 90,000
• Lake Monitoring (MOE) $ 80,000
• Lake Simcoe Projects $600,000
• Holland Marsh EA $ 66,000
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Similar funding is anticipated in 2005 as well as an additional $1 million which has been
provided by MOE to complete an Assimilative Capacity Study.
The LSEMS partnership would welcome the input of the community regarding how to
leverage further funding to improve the health and quality of the Lake Simcoe watershed.
Summary & Recommendations:
Staff believe that the provincial government has established a partnership, through the
LSEMS initiative, to address the issues outlined in the December 3, 2004 resolution.
Further, an Executive Advisory Committee has also been established by the Authority's
Chair, This Committee meets annually and includes, watershed Mayors and Regional
Chairs, MPP's, MP's, the Foundation President and the Chief of the Chippewas of
Georgina First Nations.
The LSEMS partnership would be pleased to work with the community further and it is
recommended that this Staff Report and the resolution be forwarded to the LSEMS
Steering Committee for their review and response.
Recommended by:
D. Gayle Wood, CMM III
Chief Administrative Officer/
Secretary- Treasurer
Attachment:
1. December 13, 2004 letter from Georgina
2. LSEMS Business Plan
3. Proposed LSEMS 2005 Workplan
4. Public Consultation Sessions - 2004 - Summary Report
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Town of
Georgina
26557 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, Ontario L4P 3 G 1
Tel: 905-476-4301 Fax: 905-476-8 100 1 ceoactNA
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Ms. Gayle Wood, C.A.O.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Box #282, 120 Bayview Avenue
Newmarket, ON
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Dear Ms. Wood:
ROBERTA. GROSSI
RCC'C MAYOR
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De ember 13, 2004
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On behalf of the Town of Georgina, I would like to express my sincere
appreciation for your participation at the Health of Lake Simcoe Mayor's Forum that was
held on December 3, 2004.
First of all, let me say that we were very pleased with the response we received
from the municipalities in the Lake Simcoe Watershed. Lake Simcoe is the most
important asset to all of our municipalities and as I stated earlier, it is imperative that
collectively, we find creative ways to ensure its sustainability. We are thankful for all of
the information that was provided to us by the presenters. The facts and figures that were
provided by all of you as to what is detrimental to and currently affecting the health of
our lake, as well as what steps need to be takenfor its improvement, were significant and
inspirational.
There is much work that needs to be done and timing is of the essence! We need
the assistance of our governments and the participation of all the municipalities in the
Lake Simcoe watershed to make a concerted effort towards improving the health of our
Take. The Conservation Authority has done a great job on behalf of all of us, despite your
limited resources. The recent provincial announcement regarding assimilative capacities
is also great news. However, I believe it is evident that any effort that goes beyond the
work of the Conservation Authority and includes those volunteers who have committed
their time and expertise, will help us all achieve our ultimate goal of a long term
sustainable resource.
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To that end, I have attached a resolution that emanated from our discussions at the
forum that I am circulating to all of the municipalities in the Lake Simcoe Watershed,
with the request that it receive endorsement by each Council. Rest assured, the purpose
of this motion is not to undermine the work of the LSRCA, but rather to applaud all of
your labours and to put the proper partnerships together to secure the necessary funding
to deal with the issues raised by you through your reports (i.e. LSEMS).
I believe that working together will allow us to achieve our goal, that being to
significantly improve the health of Lake Simcoe, so that it can continue to be enjoyed by
the future generations of all of our communities.
Yours truly,
(::obert "Grossi
Mayor
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Moved by Councillor Szollosy
Seconded by Councillor Jamieson
RESOLUTION NO. C- 2004 -0571
Be it resolved by the Municipal Council of the Town of Georgina
THAT the Town of Georgina request that the Province of Ontario immediately establish a liaison
group whose mandate is to work on the long term sustained health of the Lake Simcoe
watershed.
THAT this group include representation from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority,
Ministry of Natural Resources, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Ministry of the
Environment and any other such agency who can provide the technical information necessary to
assist the project.
THAT additional membership include but not be restricted to other individuals or groups who
have expressed an interest in being involved in this project (i.e. Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition,
The WAVE, etc.).
THAT this working group be given the ability to establish priorities for the rehabilitation of the
Lake Simcoe watershed.
THAT this working group consult with all interested parties as a public body to receive
information and communicate its findings.
THAT this working group identify specific costs relative to expected rehabilitation projects.
THAT this working group determine ways and means of funding the rehabilitation projects
identified within the Lake Simcoe watershed.
AND THAT the Town of Georgina request all other municipal Councils within the Lake Simcoe
watershed to endorse this position and ask the Province of Ontario to act upon its organization
immediately.
Carried Unanimously.......
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Table2:
SMCOE Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan
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Table3:
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MANAGEMENT Summary Report
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STRATEGY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ExecutiveSummary
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3
1.0
Background .................................................................................. ...............................
4
2.0
Public Consultation Sessions .......................................................... ...............................
5
2.1 In General ............................................................................. ...............................
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2.2 Objectives ............................................................................. ...............................
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2.3 Target Audience....- ............................................................. ...............................
6
2.4 Advertisements ..................................................................... ...............................
6
2.5 Format of Session ................................................................ ...............................
7
3.0
Common Issues Identified During the Public Consultation Process ..............................
10
3.1 Water Quality. ............... .................................... .................................................
10
3.2 Population Growth and Capacity.. ........................................ ......... ....................
10
3.3 Sewage Treatment Plants .................................................... ...............................
10
3.4 Education and Awareness ................................................... ...............................
11
3.5 New Development Approvals ............................................... ...............................
11
3.6 Proper Use of Planning and Protection Tools by Decision - Makers ....................
11
3.7 Resources ............................................................................ ...............................
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4.0
Evaluation of the Public Consultation Sessions .............................. ...............................
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4.1 Feedback Forms .................................................................. ...............................
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4.2 Public Inquiries After Sessions ............................................ ...............................
12
4.3 Media Attention ..................................................................... ...............................
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4.4 Specific Actions .................................................................... ...............................
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4.5 Specific Changes for the Next Series of Sessions .............. ...............................
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4.6 Commitments made to the Public ........................................ ...............................
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4.7 Summary of Recommendations and Considerations .......... ...............................
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5.1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ................................... ...............................
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5.2 Focus Group Sessions ......................................................... ...............................
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5.3 Looking Ahead ..................................................................... ...............................
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TABLES
Table 1:
Public Consultation Session Overview ..........................................
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Table2:
Session Evaluation .........................................................................
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Table3:
Specific Actions ..............................................................................
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Table 4:
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1:
Public Consultation Session Advertisements
Appendix 2:
Session Guide
Appendix 3:
Sample session summary
Appendix 4:
Public Input
Appendix 5:
Media Package
Appendix 6:
Frequently Asked Questions
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Federal, provincial and municipal agencies, the Chippewas of Georgina First Nations and the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority have been working together to address the problems facing the
health of the lake and its watershed. Phase 1 (1990 -1995) of this partnership, called the Lake Simcoe
Environmental Management Strategy (LSEMS) Implementation Program, was formally initiated in 1990.
The partnership continued with Phase II (1996- 2000), and is now into Phase 111(2001- 2007). One of the
key projects currently being implemented during Phase III is the development of a basin -wide Lake
Simcoe Watershed Plan which will provide direction for action for the next several years.
As an integral part of the Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan, the LSEMS partners hosted a series of Public
Consultation Sessions throughout the Lake Simcoe watershed during the summer of 2004. The goal of
these five sessions was to inform watershed residents about the findings contained within the "State of
the Lake Simcoe Watershed Report - 2003" and discuss the next steps in relation to the development of
the Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan. The result was the identification and discussion of key issues,
concerns and possible solutions to restore the health of the watershed.
Sessions were held in Georgina, Ramara, Oro - Medonte, Bradford -West Gwillimbury, and Uxbridge. Each
session was 2 hours in duration, and included an open house, a presentation highlighting the contents of
the "State of the Lake Simcoe Watershed Report- 2003 ", and an independently facilitated question and
answer period. Following the sessions each participant was provided with a summary of the presentation
and subsequent discussions. Ogilvie, Ogilvie and Associates, the consultants hired to facilitate the
sessions, produced the summaries.
A total of 164 members of the public attended the five sessions, including 14 politicians from
municipalities and the federal government. These participants raised a wide variety of concerns and
suggestions related to the environmental health of the watershed, such as:
a desire to improve water quality,
concern for impact of fast - growing population and capacity to support it, (new development approvals,
planning tools and legislation)
a suggestion to consider infrastructure development and management - such as, sewage treatment
plants, landfill inputs, etc. (specific sites were identified)
a need for increased education and public awareness of the environmental issues, and
where to find the resources to undertake remedial works to improve the lake.
The issues identified by the participants have been documented for consideration during the preparation
of the Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan, or sent to the appropriate agency for consideration. Actions have
been identified for all recommendations provided by the participants and can be found within the main
summary report titled "Phase I Public Consultation Sessions - 2004 Summary Report" and can be found
on the web at www.lsems.info or www.lsrca.on.ca.
Overall, the Public Consultation Sessions were successful in that we received excellent feedback for the
first phase of the development of the Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan. Several participants advised us
(orally or through feedback forms) that they felt their input will be seriously considered and that the
LSEMS partners listened to their concerns. They also appreciated the clear, direct responses to their
questions. Many want to continue to participate in future public sessions for the watershed plan and are
pleased that we will keep them on a mailing list for this purpose. Negative feedback mainly focussed on
the format of the sessions and the LSEMS partners will consider these suggestions when planning future
sessions.
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1.0 Background
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, along with a number of federal, provincial and
municipal agencies and the Chippewas of Georgina First Nations have been working together to
address the problems facing the health of the lake and its watershed. Known as the Lake Simcoe
Environmental Management Strategy (LSEMS), this partnership was responsible for a number of
studies conducted in the mid -1980s that resulted in the launch of an implementation program in
1990. LSEMS partners are currently implementing solutions to address environmental problems
throughout Lake Simcoe and its watershed.
The "State of the Lake Simcoe Watershed Report - 2003" provides a benchmark for measuring
future changes within the watershed and will support the development of the Lake Simcoe
Watershed Plan. It provides an inventory and analysis of data to determine location, area and
significance of existing natural resources within the watershed. It also examines environmental
issues that need to be addressed to improve the health of the watershed.
The Watershed Plan is being developed to adopt a pro- active and holistic approach to protecting
existing natural resources. This will assure sustainability and eliminate the need for costly
rehabilitation works in the future. To further improve on the quality of natural areas in the watershed,
the plan will also look at areas in need of restoration work, and explore new and innovative
techniques to accomplish this.
The goal of the Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan (LSW P) is to provide direction to protect and restore
the environmental health of Lake Simcoe and its watershed by:
• providing support and tools to land use decision makers to manage future growth and land use
practices to protect natural features and functions, and,
• developing effective restoration and enhancement approaches to improve and protect the health
of the natural features.
The watershed plan will follow a phased approach as follows:
Phase 1: Environmental Assessment Tool (2004 -2005)
Phase 2: Ecosystem Analysis (2005)
Phase 3: Resource Management: Rehabilitate (2005 -2006)
Phase 4: Implementation Strategy (December 2006)
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2.0 Public Consultation Sessions
2.1 In General
Public Consultation Sessions are an integral part of all Phases of the Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan.
The sessions held throughout the summer of 2004 support the work of Phase 1. To ensure that the
process was fair and unbiased, a consultant from Ogilvie, Ogilvie and Associates was hired. In
addition to providing an independent facilitator for the public sessions, this company is also
completing a "Constructive Engagement Plan" for the watershed plan. The principles of this plan
have been followed throughout the 2004 sessions - these being that an engaged public is productive
and supportive, and should therefore be included throughout the entire process. The
Communication Strategies throughout the watershed planning process will be tailored to reflect the
"Constructive Engagement Plan ".
The LSEMS partners recognized that participants in these sessions would have new and innovative
ideas to be considered in the development of the Watershed Plan. To incorporate input from areas
throughout the watershed, a series of Public Consultation Sessions were planned. These areas
were Georgina, Ramara, Oro - Medonte, Bradford -West Gwillimbury, and Uxbridge.
2.2 Objectives
The key objectives for the Public Consultation Sessions were to:
• Build Support —to build support for the watershed plan by ensuring inclusive participation during
the development process
• Information Sharing andAwareness —to inform the Lake Simcoe watershed community about the
plan's development, to establish good two -way communication between the LSEMS partners
and stakeholders, and to increase awareness about water issues in general
• Engagement —to ensure all sectors of the Lake Simcoe watershed community are engaged in
the watershed plan's development and implementation
• Flexibility— to design a flexible process that provides a variety of opportunities for all interested
stakeholders and public to contribute their opinions and expertise to the development of the
watershed plan
• Issue identification — to identify and consider objectively all ideas, issues, strategies and actions
received from the stakeholders and public. Issues identified during the PCS are outlined in this
report. A full list of all recommendations will be maintained throughout the planning process.
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2.3 Target Audience
Internal Audiencel Stakeholders
• Executive management of partner agencies (First Nations, Federal, Provincial and Municipal
governments, as well as the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority)
• Program managers of LSEMS partner agencies (planning, environmental, natural heritage, etc.)
• Provincial Park Staff
External Audiencel Stakeholders
• Elected officials
• Ontario planning authorities and development sector groups
• Agriculture and farming community
• Rural and urban residents of the watershed
• Visitors to Lake Simcoe
• Environmental and conservation organizations
• Health community
• Cottagers and Ratepayers Associations
• Shoreline property owners
• Business, commerce and tourism interests
• Academic Community
• Aggregate industry
• Developers and contractors
2.4 Advertisements
Each of the sessions was advertised through ads in
local papers (See Appendix 1). In addition, the
session information was available on both the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the
LSEMS web sites. Press releases were also issued
that outlined the schedule of the public sessions.
Special interest groups, community associations and
local citizens also played a role in promoting these
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2.5 Format of Session
While the format of each of the evening sessions varied, the content remained the same. Each
session contained an open -house portion, where participants could view the display materials and
literature, a presentation by a LSRCA staff member on the "State of the Lake Simcoe Watershed
Report — 2003" and the Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan, and a facilitated question and answer period.
During the first two sessions, the facilitator allowed participants to ask questions throughout the
presentation. As many participants found this to be distracting, participants were asked to hold their
questions until the completion of the presentation for the final three sessions.
Mike Walters, LSRCA Director of Watershed Management, answered the majority of the
participants' questions, with input from some of the provincial and municipal partners. Participants
were assured that the Conservation Authority would follow up within days on any inquiries, which
were unable to be addressed during the sessions. In addition, participants were encouraged to
contact LSRCA with any additional comments.
Each session included:
• Session registration, where participants were given a session guide (created bythe consultant —
see Appendix 2), and index cards and pencils to record questions (for the final three sessions).
Their contact information was taken in order to send correspondence throughout the process.
• "Real Time" note taking projected onto a screen so that the participants could see that all
suggestions were being recorded.
• An independently facilitated question and answer period. The facilitator ensured that no one
person or interest dominated the session.
• Forms provided by the consultant, entitled "/ didn't get a chance to say..." which participants not
comfortable with speaking in front of a group could submit at the end of the session.
• Session evaluation forms (provided by the consultant).
• Session summaries (See Appendix 3 for an example of the summary), which were sent to all
participants. These included the LSRCA presentation material, all questions and answers, and
all of the "/ didn't get a chance to say..." forms.
• Follow -up answers to inquiries within a short time after the sessions.
Because of the groups and individuals represented at each of the public sessions, the key issues
identified at each session varied. This was very informative for the watershed planning process, as
a wide range of issues was identified, and will need to be considered. In total, 164 members of the
public, 13 Mayors and council representatives, and 1 Member of Parliament participated in the
public sessions.
The session dates and locations, participants, key issues and LSEMS considerations for each of the
sessions are summarized in Table 1.
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• Awareness in areas not
directly on the lake
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• Impact of farming practices
• Storm water
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• Resources M
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• Sewage treatment plant
• Fertilizer use
• Population growth and
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• Water Quality
• Landfill leaching
• Sewage treatment plant
• Approval of developments
• Urban run - off /storm water
• Fisheries resource
• Identify gaps in our science and deal with them
• Look at impact of sod farms
• Government agencies should be visibly involved in protecting
the watershed
• Work to retrofit existing storm water management areas
• Identify cost effective methods to reduce phosphorus
• Look at new ways to raise funds
• New ways to reach watershed residents
• Need tools for stewardship activities that individuals and
communities can participate in to reduce phosphorus (e.g.
Healthy Yards, Healthy Waters program)
• Look into Sewage Treatment Plant release
• Help municipalities to make decisions about accommodating
growth
• Try to expand funding assistance programs
• Try to find a way to regulate residential fertilizer use
• Ensure that decision - makers have and utilize tools to make
good planning decisions
• Look into landfill issue
• Ensure that infrastructure can accommodate growth
• Look into effects of boats on the lake
• City of Orillia to become LSRCA member?
• Comments passed on to appropriate agencies
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3.0 Common Issues Identified During the Public Consultation Process
While there was a wide range of topics covered at each of the sessions, some common themes
arose, as noted below. For a complete list of session comments, please see Appendix 4.
3.1 WaterQualitV
The issue of water quality was brought up at each of the consultation sessions. Session participants
wanted information on what was causing the deterioration of water quality in the lake, what the role
of phosphorus is in the declining water quality, and why we seem to be focussing solely on
phosphorus. The following are some of the key issues /comments:
• What are the effects of other inputs such as nitrogen, pharmaceuticals?
• How do we control the "weeds" that are growing in the lake?
• How is the cold water fishery affected by plant growth?
• Can storm water inputs still be reduced more?
Another concern brought up at both the Ramara and Oro - Medonte sessions was the proposal to
place over 40 tonnes of contaminated fill from the site of the Multi Use Recreational Facility into the
Orillia landfill. This landfill is not approved for contaminated fill, and the public is concerned that
contaminants from the soil will leach into the lake. Questions raised included:
• How can council approve such a proposal if an outside body regulates the landfill?
• Will it be legal for the City to put this fill into the landfill?
• What can we as citizens do to overturn this decision?
• What role does each of the agencies (MOE, LSRCA) have in approving this decision?
3.2 Population Growth and Capacity
Many of the session participants echoed the same concerns:
• Will there be a "leap- frogging" effect from the Greenbelt legislation?
• Since many areas of the watershed have been designated for future growth, what will be the
effect on our natural areas?
• We need to ensure that we have the infrastructure to support growth
• Are the environmental implications of growth considered when designating areas?
3.3 Sewage Treatment Plants
In the northern areas of the watershed we visited, one of the main issues being addressed was the
Orillia sewage treatment plant, as there had been a release of sewage into the lake during a storm
event in late May. This material had been released following primary treatment in order to ensure
that sewers did not back up due to the high storm flows. Comments included:
• Should we not ensure that existing infrastructure is able to support increased growth before we
allow it to occur? It appears that as the plant was over capacity, expansion of the plant needs to
occur before the population is allowed to increase.
• How much phosphorus is released into the lake from sewage treatment plants during this type of
release?
• How much phosphorus is typically released during normal operation of STPs? Is there any way
to further reduce this?
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3.4 Education and Awareness
Turnout at the majority of the sessions was lower than
anticipated, and participants echoed the concern that many
watershed residents are either unaware of the problems or do not
care to take action. Some of the suggestions and comments
made were:
• A more aggressive advertising campaign (video and ads
similar to those developed years ago) to illustrate the true
state of the lake
• More effort to illustrate the state of the lake to recreational
users (e.g. flyers distributed by fishing but operators)
• Develop programs for school age children, fishing but
operators, and marinas to increase their interest and
awareness in the problems in the lake and their solutions
• Children have the ability to educate their parents - the Blue
Box program would not have been so successful had it not
been introduced to children
3.5 New Development Approvals
The participants are frustrated by the approval of many new developments. There were many
questions and concerns:
• What is the role of the CA in development approvals? Why is all of this development being
approved when we know that there are problems?
• Is anyone ensuring that we have the capacity to handle all of these new residents?
• Why don't we force developers to put "greener" technology into new homes?
• The developers should pay a fee on each new home in the watershed to compensate for the
environmental impact
• We need to recognize that development is a necessary evil —the municipalities need this growth
to sustain themselves. There needs to be a balance.
3.6 Proper Use of Planning and Protection Tools by Uecision- MaKers
Some session participants feel that the planning tools already available give decision - makers what
they need to ensure that growth is sustainable. They believe that it is simply that they are not being
used properly, or that municipal decision - makers are in a difficult position, as municipalities do not
have the resources to fight decisions at the Ontario Municipal Board. Other participants believe that
tools still need to be developed to ensure that natural areas are protected.
3.7 Resources
Many session participants expressed frustration that there does not appear to be enough resources
to implement the initiatives being discussed through the public sessions. There is the sense that "it
is great to do a watershed plan, but what is the point if we can't afford to do any of it ?"
Some suggestions and comments:
• What sources of funding are there for these projects?
• Who contributes to the LSEMS program?
• Can other funding sources be found to implement these changes?
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4.0 Evaluation of the Public Consultation Sessions
In general, the response to the public sessions has been very positive. Participants are very happy
that the LSEMS group is including them in the process. Many have commented that the
presentation was very informative, and they have appreciated the honest answers given during the
question and answer sessions. Feedback about the facilitator has been positive as well; the
participants have viewed this as the LSEMS partners making a genuine effort to include them in the
process.
There were some challenges that should be addressed prior to initiating another round of sessions.
One of the comments heard most often was that the session was too short, the participants did not
feel that there was enough time for the facilitated discussion. Another common suggestion was that
the sessions be better advertised in order to appeal to a higher number of people.
4.1 Feedback Forms
We received 8 feedback forms from a total of 164 participants. The comments on several of these
forms are included in Table 2 below, which includes the strengths and challenges of the Phase 1
sessions, as provided by session participants and the LSEMS partners that attended.
The response to the overall session ratings were as follows:
Excellent:4 Good: 4 Adequate:0 Poor.,
4.2 Public Inquiries After Sessions
There were approximately 25 public inquiries that we believe were directly generated by the
sessions.
4.3 Media Attention
There were close to 20 media "hits" (Articles and reports in media outlets including newspaper,
television and radio) generated by the sessions (See Appendix 5 for full media package). Stories
included:
• "Lake Simcoe's health at stake" (Orillia Packet &
• "Municipalities take heat for Simcoe's problems"
(Georgina Advocate, July 15, 2004)
• " LSEMS seeks public input to improve health of
Lake Simcoe" (The SCOPE, July 21, 2004)
• "Your input needed for Lake Simcoe Regional
Conservation Authority" (Orillia Packet & Times,
July 31, 2004)
• "Lake Simcoe in Peril" (Orillia Packet & Times,
August 12, 2004)
• Interview on CBC Radio One
• Radio coverage in Orillia ( "JACK FM ")
• TV coverage on the "New VR"
Times, July 13, 2004)
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that needed attention immediately following the public session. These actions and the actions taken
to date are included in Table 3.
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4.5 Specific Changes for the Next Series of Sessions
Based on the comments provided by the session participants and our own evaluation, there are
some changes that should be made for the next series of public sessions. These include:
• Improved advertising
• Possible weekend sessions to include those who are not able to attend evening sessions
• A longer session to include an open house portion and a longer question and answer section
• Increased visibility of LSEMS partners
• Advanced access to the materials should be available prior to the sessions (although much of
the material was already available on the web site, the advertising should indicate what material
will be covered, and where it is available.
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Following up on inquiry to the Ministry of the
- Call made to Barrie District MOE
Environment on the Orillia Sewage Treatment Plant
- Letter written to SW Region MOE, response
release
received
Following up on an inquiry about sludge dumping
- Inquiry made to Barrie MOE, response received
Sending information about the Lake Simcoe Water
- Information on LSWQIP sent to Mayor of Ramara
Quality Improvement Program
Looking at new ways to promote the program and the
- We are currently researching new ways to market
sessions
future sessions to reach a wider audience
Responding to a resident about potential human
- Call made to resident that there are no known
health impacts of the spiny water flea
human health impacts of spiny water flea
Responding to a question about sod farming
- Referred inquia to OMAF
Preparing copies of the "Action Guide" for a
- 160 copies prepared to be distributed to residents
Residents' Association
association
Contacting Ministry of the Environment to inquire
- An EA on the Orillia dump is currently being
about leaching at Orillia dump site
circulated for comments
Contacting the York Region Health Department about
- Health Department has been contacted
beach sampling rocedures
Providing Environmental Bill of Rights web site in
- EBR link listed in Bradford -West Gwillumbury
summary (also on our web site in Bradford -West
summary, will be put on web site
Gwillimbu summa
Looking into who does water testing around water
- No further action is necessary
intake sites
Looking into whether or not the Conservation
- LSRCA has commented, these comments as well
Authority has commented on the Ministry of
as LSRCA's response to other documents are
Infrastructure Renewal's "Places to Grow" document
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Responding to an inquiry about fill regulations
- Res onse included in Uxbridge summa
4.5 Specific Changes for the Next Series of Sessions
Based on the comments provided by the session participants and our own evaluation, there are
some changes that should be made for the next series of public sessions. These include:
• Improved advertising
• Possible weekend sessions to include those who are not able to attend evening sessions
• A longer session to include an open house portion and a longer question and answer section
• Increased visibility of LSEMS partners
• Advanced access to the materials should be available prior to the sessions (although much of
the material was already available on the web site, the advertising should indicate what material
will be covered, and where it is available.
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4.6 Commitments Made to the Public
The overlying commitment made to the
public throughout the Public Consultation
Sessions was that their suggestions and
input would be considered in the
development of the Watershed Plan. This
was introduced in the presentation at every
session, and emphasized through the "I
forgot to say..." forms and handout with
contact information encouraging them to
contact us with additional input.
Additional commitments included:
• Providing the Conservation Authority's comments on policy documents and provincial initiatives
on our web site
• Putting the State of the Watershed - Executive summary in schools and libraries
• Speaking to the Ministry of the Environment about Sewage Treatment Plant discharges, the
Orillia dump site, and sludge spreading
• Holding additional sessions throughout the process
• Developing new ways to reach the public
• Posting news clippings on the web site
• Developing an education program for watershed schools
• Looking into identifying areas outside watershed boundaries on our mapping
4.7 Summary of Recommendations and Considerations
The recommendations brought up for discussion at each of the Public Consultation Sessions are
listed in Table 4. The recommendations have been placed into the categories of Communication
and Awareness, Stewardship and Community, Ecosystem Integrity, Human Health, Air Quality, and
Water Quality. The table also lists corresponding considerations for LSEMS partners for the
Watershed Plan based on the recommendations from PCS participants. In addition, the table also
lists recommendations that fall outside of the jurisdiction of the LSEMS partners but were identified
as concerns by Consultation Session participants throughout the process. We will ensure that these
concerns are passed on to the appropriate agencies to ensure that they are aware of the issues
concerning watershed residents.
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Category
Air Qualify
Participant Recommendations
Lobby governments for improved bicycle lanes
Air Quality
Im roved 2ublic transit
Communication and Awareness
Develo "hard hitting" ads that demonstrate what is happening to the lake
Communication and Awareness
-Stronger advertising and educational ro rams aimed al recreational users
Communication and Awareness
Newspaper articles pertaining to the lake put on web site
Communication and Awareness
Link to EBR web site on our web site
Communication and Awareness
Work with ice but op erators to distribute literature
Communication and Awareness
Heritage Watershed System designation
Communication and Awareness
Distribute SOW Executive Summary to schools
Communication and Awareness
Improved advertising for Watershed Planning process
Communication and Awareness
Provide CA comments on policy documents and provincial initiatives on our web site
Communication and Awareness
Hold additional PCS throw hout the Watershed Planning process
Communication and Awareness
Post news clippings on web site
Communication and Awareness
Look into identifying areas outside watershed boundaries on mapping to inform those outside of our jurisdiction
but in the larger watershed that they also contribute to the problems and are part of the solution
Communication and Awareness
Provide scientific feedback on our studies to residents
Communication and Awareness
Examine "no trespassing" by -laws leg. so those with large wood lots are not as concerned about liability for
in'uries to trespassers)
Communication and Awareness
Ensure that there is no overlap between agencies leg. for Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program)
Ecosystem Integrity
Educate Pharmacies and residents about proper disposal of pharmaceuticals
Ecosystem Integrity
Draw attention to the urgency of Lake Simcoe's situation by creating a crisis leg. fisheries resource management
issue
Ecosystem Integrity
Test for pharmaceuticals at water intakes
Ecosystem Integrity
Develop le islation to regulate eat harvesting
Human Health
Develop methods for disposing of et waste not supposed to be put in garbage)
Human Health
Ensure that beach water quality testing is completed properly
Human Health
Test water for viruses
Human Health
Assist landowners in removal of zebra mussels
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Stewardship and Community
Participant Recommendations
-Develop educational programs (especially for schools
..Stewardship and Community
Put signs on the roads indicating that"you are entering the Lake Simcoe Watershed"
Water Quality
Lobby municipalities to employ environmentally sensitive land use eractices around lake
Water Quality
Determine exactly what is needed to achieve 75 t1 r target — outline precise steps to be taken
Water Quality
Itemize sources of pollution in order to reduce
Water Quality
Examine the effect of nitrogen as well as phosphorus on the aquatic system
Water Quality
Find information about sludge spreading, sewa a treatment plant discharges, Orillia dum site
Water Quality
Promote and enforce soil conservation by-laws
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Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan
Phase I Public Consultation Sessions — 2004
Summary Report
5.0 Next Steps...
Now that the first round of Public Consultation Sessions has been completed, we need to look
ahead to how we are going to further engage stakeholders throughout future steps in the Lake
Simcoe Watershed Plan.
5.1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A public FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document has been developed to summarize the main
common questions and responses. This includes an expansion of the Q & A's (Questions and
Answers) developed prior to the Public Consultation Sessions. This document will be placed on the
web -site, provided to all LSEMS members and made available to the public at appropriate locations.
See Appendix 6 for the FAQ document.
5.2 Focus Group Sessions
At an appropriate time, special focus group sessions will be held with specific sectors in the
watershed in order to incorporate the input of other watershed stakeholders (i.e. Federation of
Agriculture, the development community, aggregate operators). The timing and agendas for these
sessions will be determined following the receipt of the "Constructive Engagement Plan" which is
currently being prepared by Ogilvie, Ogilvie and Co. This document will outline methods for
engaging watershed stakeholders to ensure their support of the project.
5.3 Looking Ahead
Although we have now completed the Public Consultation Sessions for Phase 1 of the Watershed
Plan, the Communication Plan for Phase 2 will develop a strategy to include the public throughout
the watershed planning process. Phase 2 includes a more scientific approach to the analysis of
Lake Simcoe and the development of targets for protection and restoration. It remains important to
incorporate the values of the public and stakeholder groups. If the ecosystem analysis incorporates
these ideas, public support will be more likely. Although their direct input into the characterization of
the ecosystem will be limited, it will be important to have involvement in the analysis and evaluation
of potential scenarios.
To this point, feedback from the public has been very positive. We must ensure that this process
remains open throughout, and that we continue to inform the public of our progress. It is through
their support that the watershed plan will be successful.
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Ms. Marilyn Pennycook
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Dear Ms. Pennycook,
RECEIVED
FEB 1 t 2005
ORO- MEDONTE
TOWNSHIP
On Friday, January 28`", 2005, the Authority's Board of Directors, at their Meeting No.
BOD- 01 -05, passed the following resolution:
Moved by: V. Hackson
Seconded by: P. Brown
BOD -05 -021 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 02-05 -
BOD regarding the Watershed Development
Policy Update be approved; and
THAT staff be directed to revise the
Authority's Watershed Development
Policies; and
FURTHER THAT once revised, the policy
and Staff Report No. 02- 05 -BOD be
forwarded to our member municipalities.
Attached is Staff Report No. 02- 05 -BOD for your information.
Yours truly,
D. Gayle Wood, CMM III
Chief Administrative Officer/
Secretary- Treasurer
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c: R. Powell, CAO, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
R. Horst, CAO, Credit Valley Conservation Authority
I. Macnab, General Manager, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority
W. Wilson, CAO, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
B. Denney, CAO, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
LSRCA's Board of Directors
~ tStaff Report No.
TO: Board of Directors
Page No.
File No.
Agenda Item No.
FROM: K.C. Kennedy, MCIP, RPP, CMMI
Manager. Planning
DATE: January 13, 2005
02- 05 -BOD
1 of 3
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15 BOD -01 -05
SUBJECT: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Watershed Development Policies - Revisions
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Staff Report No. 02- 05 -BOD regarding
the Watershed Development Policies Update
be approved; and
THAT staff be directed to revise the
Authority's Watershed Development Policies;
and
FURTHER THAT the revised policies and Staff
Report No. 02- 05 -BOD be forwarded to our
member municipalities.
Purpose of the Staff Report:
The purpose of this Staff Report is to present the proposed modifications to the Watershed
Development Policies referred to in Staff Report No. 81- 04 -BOD (copy attached).
Background:
The update of the LSRCA's Watershed Development Policies (WDP) was identified in the
2004 Work Program. These policies were last updated in July 2000 and since that time
there have been continued changes in the field of Environmental Impact Assessment and
the LSRCA's technical capabilities in reviewing detailed Environmental Impact Studies
(EIS).
The Watershed Development Policies and the Terms of Reference for Environmental
Impact Statements (EIS) requires updating to bring both the language and the
requirements up to current standards and to be consistent with other planning documents.
Language referring to environmental and ecological impact has changed over the last
several years to reflect the evolution of the science and the subsequent release of planning
documents such as the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and Environment
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Staff Report No. 02- 05 -BOD
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File No. OA -11(a)
Agenda Item No. 15 BOD -01 -05
Canada's Areas of Concern Guidelines. Further staff recommend the need for scoping
technical studies to ensure that the Authority's policies are acknowledged and that the
consultant and /or client's understanding of the required work is clear. This will also ensure
these EIS studies are undertaken in a cost effective manner.
Issues:
The issues raised by technical staff were outlined in Staff Report No. 81- 04 -BOD
(Attachment 1). The following summarizes the key issues:
1) Need to clearly define the EIS scope of study and information requirements:
— baseline information (i.e., natural heritage, fisheries, groundwater),
— timing of field work (i.e., up to three seasons),
— technical analysis (i.e., Ecological Land Classification),
— mapping requirements (i.e., scale, professional qualifications),
— updating language to reflect existing science (include definitions).
2) Highlight the need for scoping meeting with the applicant and their consultants prior
to the commencement of the EIS.
Excerpts from the proposed changes to the main text of the Watershed Development
Policies, Appendix B - Recharge Discharge Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA), and
Appendix C - Biological ESA's are contained within Attachment 2, 3 & 4 respectively. The
new text is shown in bold and the deleted text is shown with strikeout.
Impact on Authority Policy:
This report recommends revisions to the LSRCA's Watershed Development Policies that
will include additional technical requirements within the current policy areas. These
changes do not reflect a change in policy or new policy areas but emphasize the need for
consultation between the proponent and Authority staff prior to the commencement of
Environmental Impact Studies, and more clearly outlines the EIS technical requirements
associated with these studies.
Impact on Authority Finances:
Preparing the revised Watershed Development Policies is done through staff time and
does not have a direct impact on Authority resources. Some expenditures associated with
the consultation process are anticipated and have been budgeted in the Planning
Department's 2005 budget.
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File No. OA -11(a)
Agenda Item No. 15 BOD -01 -05
Summary and Recommendations:
It is recommended that Staff Report No. 02- 05 -BOD be approved and that staff be directed
to revise the Watershed Development Policies and circulate them along with the Staff
Report to our member municipalities.
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Prepared by:
K.C. Kenned MCIP, RPP, CMMI
Manager, Ph ning—'
Recommended by:
Attachments:
D. Gayle Wood, CMM III
Chief Administrative Officer/
Secretary- Treasurer
1. Staff Report 81- 04 -BOD, November 29, 2004
2. Proposed Revisions - Watershed Development Policies - Main Text
3. Proposed Revisions to Appendix B - EIS Terms of Reference - Recharge Discharge ESA's
4. Proposed Revisions to Appendix C - EIS Terms of Reference - Biological ESA's
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Staff Report No. 81- 04 -BOD
ATTACHMENT 1
Page No. 1 of 3
File No. OA -11(a)
Agenda Item No. 11 BOD -12 -04
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: K.C. Kennedy, MCIP, RPP, CMMI
Manager. Planning
DATE: November 29, 2004
SUBJECT: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Watershed Development Policy Update - Status Report
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Staff Report No. 81- 04 -BOD regarding
the Watershed Development Policy Update be
received; and
THAT the Staff be directed to report back to
the Board by June 2005 on the status of the
Watershed Development Policy update: and
FURTHER THAT the Staff be directed to
report back to the Board in January 2005 to
provide details on minor revisions to the
current LSRCA Watershed Development
Policies.
Purpose of the Staff Report:
The purpose of this Staff Report is to update the Board on the Status of the Watershed
Development Policy Update and is for information only.
Background:
The update of the LSRCA Watershed Development Policies (WDP) was identified in the
2004 Work Program. These policies were last updated in July 2000. Since that time there
have been many changes in the field of Environmental Impact Assessment and the
LSRCA's technical capabilities in reviewing detailed Environmental Impact Studies (EIS).
With the passing of the Generic Regulation on April 14, 2004 requiring all Conservation
Authorities to revise their Regulation Schedules and ongoing planning initiatives underway
by the provincial government including Revisions to the Provincial Policy Statements,
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Greenbelt Protection and Growth Management to name a few, the LSRCA's policies are
in need of a review and update where necessary to reflect these changes and the current
standards for Environmental Impact Studies.
Issues:
As the outcome of these processes are yet to be determined or may require additional time
to complete, it is difficult to define the timing for this initiative. It is anticipated that the W DP
update would be completed in 2005, however, it will be contingent upon the timing of the
completion of the various provincial initiatives as well. At this time, staff have raised
several issues in regard to our current WDP's' that require some minor refinements to
ensure proponents are providing the necessary technical information in support of
development proposals. The following outlines the areas of concern:
1)
2)
3)
Terms of Reference for Recharge Discharge E.S.A.'s (Existing Section 5.6 and
Appendix B)
The current EIS requirements Terms of Reference do not fully detail the
scope of assessment to be undertaken given current LSRCA technical
capabilities and background information. Key deficiencies identified by staff
include the lack of an appropriate water balance methodology and the lack
of site data based on borehole information. This Appendix is to be amended
to reflect current standards and minimum information requirements.
Environmental Impact Statement Terms of Reference, Biological E.S.A.'s (Existing
Section 5.7 and Appendix C)
The current EIS -requirements Terms of Reference do not fully detail the
scope of assessment to be undertaken given current LSRCA technical
capabilities and background information. Key deficiencies identified by staff
include the lack of appropriate field work (i.e., three season) and the use of
Ecological Land Classification (ELC) mapping of site characteristics. This
Appendix is to be amended to reflect current standards and minimum
information requirements.
Fisheries Assessments (Existing Section 4)
• The current WDP's do not detail the supporting technical requirements for
conducting fisheries assessments. These need to be amended to meet the
requirements for such studies to facilitate staff reviews in this regard. Key
deficiencies identified by staff include the lack of appropriate field work (i.e.,
electrofishing the various reaches of the watercourses on and adjacentto the
subject property, watercourse temperature regime). This Section is to be
amended to reflect current standards and minimum information
requirements.
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The minor revisions to our policies and EIS requirements will also emphasize the
importance of pre - submission consultation and scoping with LSRCA staff prior to
undertaking various technical studies to ensure the study scope is appropriate and will
meet LSRCA's requirements. This will help speed up staff reviews and minimize additional
work to be undertaken by applicants in support of development proposals.
Impact on Authority Policy:
This process will result in revised Watershed Development Policies that will include
additional technical requirements and policy areas.
Impact on Authority Finances:
Preparing the revised Watershed Development Policies is done through staff time and
does not have a direct impact on Authority resources. Some expenditures associated with
the consultation process are anticipated and have been budgeted in the Planning
Departments 2005 budget.
Summary and Recommendations:
That staff be directed to report back to the Board on the status of the Watershed
Development Policy Review process by June 2005. Further, that staff be directed to report
back to the Board in January 2005 to outline minor revisions to the Watershed
Development Policies to address immediate staff concerns.
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Manager, Planning
Recommended
D. Gayle Wood, cMM ui
Chief Administrative Office/
Secretary- Treasurer
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WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT POLICIES - Proposed Revisions
1. GENERAL
1.1 The Authority shall generally be bound by the policies of this document.
2. ENVIRONMENTAL
2.1 The Authority supports and encourages an ecosystem approach to land use
planning.
2.2 Development shall be directed away from the following:
(a)
Regulatory Floodplains;
(b)
Environmentally Significant Areas;
(c)
Wetlands;
(d)
Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest;
(e)
Significant Woodtats Woodlands;
(f)
Significant Valleylands;
(g)
Sensitive and /or Significant Wildlife Habitat(s);
(h)
Habitats of Endangered and Threatened Species;
(i)
Areas of unstable slopes
2.3 The Authority comply with the Oak Ridges Moraine Guidelines
Conservation Plan and Act when reviewing new development proposals.
2.4 When reviewing new development proposals, the Authority may require the
following:
(a) Watershed or Sub - watershed Plan;
(b) Planting or Vegetation Plan;
(c) Watercourse and /or Valley Wall Stabilization Plan;
(d) Environmental Impact Study (Hydrological - Appendix B, Ecological -
Appendix C);
(e) Preliminary Stormwater Management Plans.
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4. WATERCOURSE PROTECTION
4.1 The Authority shall generally require that all watercourses and adjacent resource
areas remain in their natural state.
4.2 The Authority will require an undisturbed vegetative bufferstrip running consistently
along both sides of all watercourses. The buffer is to be measured perpendicularly
outward from the edge of the annual highwater mark as follows:
(a) a minimum 15 metre buffer for all warmwater streams watercourses.
(b) a minimum 30 metre buffer for all coldwater or marginally coldwater
(coolwater) streams watercourses. Where watercourses have not been
studied as to thermal regimes or fish population, the 30 metre buffer
would be required.
(c) greater buffer widths may be required for areas of sensitive soil conditions
(i.e. high permeability, shallow depths, or extensive organics).
(d) the buffer may be required to be enhanced as determined by the
Conservation Authority.
(e) the buffer may be interrupted to allow watercourse crossings where required.
(f) trails and paths may be allowed in buffer areas provided that:
i) there is a compensating buffer allowance added to the width of the
buffer strip;
ii) the trail or path does not come closer than 4 metres to the edge of a
watercourse except for crossings;
iii) the trail or path does not impede the natural function of the
valleylands; and
iv) permeable surfacing be used for trail or path construction.
4.3 The Authority shall encourage municipalities to place protective zoning on
watercourse buffers.
4.4 Proposals to realign or rechannelize natural watercourses shall be considered only
if the alterations are proven to establish flood relief, erosion control, fisheries, and/or
environmental enhancement to the Authority's satisfaction. An erosion and
sediment control plan must also accompany such a proposal and be found
satisfactory to the Authority. Proposals to realign or rechannelize significant
portions of a natural watercourse to accommodate development would not
generally be supported by the Authority.
4.5 Proposals to enclose a watercourse shall be considered only if the enclosure is for
the purpose of allowing crossings over the watercourse.
4.6 Watercourse crossings are subject to the same requirements detailed forvalleyland
crossings in policy 3.4.
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5. ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREAS (ESA'S) FA -94 -12
5.6 Recharge /Discharge ESA's (See Appendix B for EIS Terms of Reference)
In defined infiltration areas, the Authority shall, at the discretion of staff, require an
EIS be prepared by a qualified professional in
geoscience to ensure that the impact on recharge capability is minimized and
maintained.
5.8 ImOementation
5.8.1 The Authority in consultation with the regional, county and local municipalities and
applicants may waive or modify the requirement for an EIS. It is strongly
recommended that the applicant and /or their consultant meet with LSRCA
staff to determine the EIS scope of assessment prior to the commencement
of these studies.
5.8.2 The Authority undertake to provide the regional, county and local municipalities with
the technical expertise and assistance required to deal with matters relating to
ESA's identified by the Authority.
5.8.3 The Authority will maintain and update as required, a data bank on ESA's
5.8.4 Interested individuals and groups will be encouraged to use the Authority's standard
procedures in identifying ESA's and that they be encouraged to share their
information with the Authority and its member municipalities.
6. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT (SWM)
6.1 New development shall comply with Enhanced "Level 1" stormwater quality
protection in accordance with the 2003 MOEE document titled "Stormwater
Management Practices - Planning and Design Manual" as amended, and in
accordance with staff report 12- 95 -CA.
6.2 When reviewing development proposals, the Authority will generally require the
following to be submitted for review and approval:
a) A SWM Plan using Best Management Practices;
b) An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan;
c) A Planting Plan.
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6.3 The SWM plan must make every feasible effort to maintain the pre - development
infiltration and evapotranspiration rates and temperatures to the receiving
waterbody and watershed.
7. DEVELOPMENT POLICIES - STRUCTURES AND FILL
7.1 General
It is the general policy of the Authority to discourage all development within the
floodplain. However in some cases, the Authority may consider a development
proposal in the floodplain when the proposal has no other opportunity to locate
outside of the floodplain, provided that all of the following requirements are adhered
to:
(a) That the building site be subject to less than one metre of flooding under
regulatory storm conditions.
(b) That the building site be subject to less than one metre per second of flood
flow velocity under regulatory storm conditions.
(c) That the building site have safe access to lands located above the regulatory
flood elevation.
(d) That habitable areas of new dwellings and additions be floodproofed to the
satisfaction of the Authority. The owner may be required by the Authority to
provide a certificate from an Ontario Land Surveyor indicating that the
constructed dwelling or addition meets the Authority's floodproofing
requirements. The walls and basement slab of habitable areas must be
capable of withstanding the hydrostatic effects of the regulatory flood, and
foundations supporting these walls must be appropriately designed and
constructed for flood condition. The plans must be signed, stamped, and
dated by a registered professional engineer who specializes in structural
design.
(e) That there be no significant increase in either upstream or
downstream flooding, taking into consideration cumulative impacts.
(f) That the existing stage- storage of the regulatory floodplain be maintained.
Balancing cut and fill techniques will be given consideration in this regard.
(g) Cutting and filling will not generally be permitted in the following:
• Environmentally Significant Areas
• Wetlands
• Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest
• Significant Woodicts Woodlands
• Significant Valleylands
• Sensitive Wildlife Habitats
• Habitats of Endangered and Threatened Species
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(h) In those areas of the watershed where the regulatory floodline has not been
calculated for the regulatory flood, the Authority may require the applicant to
prepare floodplain mapping for the proposed development site.
(i) That the proposal not cause an obstruction to flow.
(j) Electrical systems in accessory structures shall be installed so that the main
electrical panel is located above the regulatory flood elevation. All other
electrical equipment not located above the regulatory flood elevation shall be
floodproofed where possible.
(k) In order to meet the above noted requirements or other permit
requirements of the Authority, the owner may be required to submit the
following:
• grading / drainage plans, erosion / sediment control plans
completed by a qualified professional (Le a Professional
Engineer - P.Eng; or Certified Engineering Technologist - C.E.T.);
• construction and / or architectural plans of structure(s);
• topographic survey plan and / or as -built drawings signed,
stamped, and dated by a P.Eng, C.E.T. or Ontario Land Surveyor
(O.L.S.);
• legal survey by an O.L.S.;
• restoration or planting plan;
• letter of credit or security deposit.
12. WETLAND PROTECTION
12.1 For any development proposals that may affect provincially significant wetlands, the
Authority shall require an EIS (see Appendix C) be prepared to the satisfaction of
staff, showing that there will be no negative impact on the wetland.
12.2 The Authority will encourage the MNR to evaluate unassessed wetlands, and assist
the MNR where possible.
12.3 The Authority shall encourage its member municipalities to protect both provincially
and locally significant wetlands by:
(a) including policies in their Official Plans and Comprehensive Zoning By -laws
which prohibit development in wetlands.
(b) adopting peat extraction legislation.
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Definitions:
Critical Function Zone: The area within which biophysical functions
or attributes directly related to the feature of
interest occur.
Critical Protection Zone: The area (or structure) that ensures the
integrity of the Critical Function Zone.
Ecological Land Classification: The Canadian classification of lands from an
ecological perspective; an approach that
attempts to identify ecologicaly similar areas.
Species of Conservation Concern: Include species of special concern and those
which are determined to be vulnerable,
threatened, endangered or extirpated
(VTEE's)
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ATTACHMENT 3
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Environmental Impact Statement
Terms of Reference
Recharge Discharge E.S.A.'s
1.0 INTRODUCTION
In the Authority's 1982 Environmentally Significant Area Study, and recent subwatershed
studies significant recharge /discharge areas were identified. These areas play an
essential role in ensuring a continued source of drinking water for watershed residents and
maintaining watercourse base flows. The Authority requires the preparation of an
Environmental Impact Statement for any proposal located within a recharge /discharge
area.
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of these Terms of Reference is to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of
potential impacts on natural recharge discharge features within the watershed is
undertaken_ The primary concern is that sufficient information is provided with
development applications regarding proposed land -use activities to enable the
Conservation Authority to fulfill its mandate in assessing potential impacts upon recharge/
discharge areas as they effect surface waters and watershed planning.
1.2 Approach
These Terms of Reference are designed to enable Conservation Authority staff to provide
a more effective review of the potential environmental impact of developments on the
watershed. In addition, it is to allow proposed developments to take advantage of early
identification of potential negative environmental condition changes, positive changes and
opportunities, and regulatory requirements involving the subject matter at an early stage
of project proposals. Where possible, potential environmental condition changes should
be identified as specifically as existing and newly generated information permits. Data
should be provided of a qualitative and a quantitative nature and a linkage between impact
on recharge /discharge capability, recreational activities, long and short/term watershed
planning and general environmental quality should be provided. The information provided
should be sufficient to identify areas of concern and to give opportunity to developers to
indicate where potential concerns can be mitigated or modified. In this respect,
developments can be judged as accurately and fairly as the information base, and the
specialized technical knowledge available and review allows.
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2.0 Summary-TERMS OF REFERENCE
It is anticipated that, as a minimum, the following specific Terms of Reference should be
addressed as fully as possible to ensure that all environmental features of significance are
considered in any development application. The more complete the Environmental
Impact Study (EIS) amlicatian is in addressing the following points study scope, the
greater the opportunity for LSRCA staff to review the proposal in a timely fashion and
to respond with specific suggestions and requirements prior to
approval.
It is strongly recommended that prior to the commencement of an EIS that the
proponent and their consultant(s) consult with LSRCA staff to confirm the scope of
the required technical study.
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2.1 Existing Conditions Assessment
a) Identify and describe the soils, geology, surface water resources,
ecological and fisheries features, and groundwater features that are
relevant to groundwater recharge /discharge. Examples of such
features include, but are not limited to:
i) Water table elevation and seasonal fluctuation
ii) Groundwater flow direction
iii) Recharge /discharge rates and volumes on an appropriate time
scale (i.e., daily to annual depending upon proximal
environmental features)
IV) Soils and stratigraphic data from test pits or boreholes
v) Water quality information
vi) Description of the receiving water body (e.g., cold water stream,
warm water stream, Provincially Significant Wetland etc.)
b) Assess the relationship between the recharge /discharge features and
surface water resources. Identify the role of the recharge /discharge in
maintaining groundwater and surface water quantity and quality.
2.2 Assessment of Impacts
Evaluate the potential changes to the existing conditions of the
recharge /discharge features and functions resulting from the proposed
development. In general, the impact of the proposed development shall be
described in terms of the estimated post - development change from existing
conditions as assessed in 2.1 a) and b) above. Direct and indirect effects over
short -term and long -term periods must be described.
The Assessment of Potential Development Impacts may include, but is not
limited to a description of the following:
i) Changes to water table elevation (including seasonal fluctuation)
ii) Changes in groundwater flow direction
iii) Reduction to recharge /discharge rates and volumes on an
appropriate time scale (i.e., daily to annual depending upon
proximal environmental features)
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iv) Impact on water quality
v) Impacts to the receiving water body
2.3 Mitigation Measures
Describe measures to mitigate the estimated impacts identified in item 2.2
above. Mitigation measures might include, but are not limited to;
i) Recharge basins for urban runoff to maintain water budget
ii) Preservation of setbacks (buffer areas) from recharge /discharge areas
iii) Sedimentation control plans to prevent siltation of recharge /discharge
areas
iv) Spill control plans
v) Re- vegetation plans for disturbed areas
vi) Re- orientation of local surface water drainage
vii) Provisions for land use and site control plans (e.g., tree cutting
restrictions, prohibition of use or storage of specified contaminants,
access restrictions etc.)
Mitigation recommendations shall address both the estimated long -term and
short-term impacts. To this end, a monitoring program may be requested by
the LSRCA at its discretion.
3. SUMMARY /RECOMMENDATIONS
Document the information from items 2.1 through 2.3 above in a report
summarizing the analysis and providing specific recommendations
demonstrating that there will be no negative impact to the recharge discharge
functions of the site. The report should include appropriately scaled map(s)
sufficient to describe the subject property in the context of the environmental
resources under discussion. A site survey should also be provided.
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These items represent the minimum requirements to evaluate development
proposals as they potentially impact recharge /discharge features. It is
strongly recommended that prior to detailed site investigations being carried
out the applicant and /or their consultant contact LSRCA's hydrogeologist to
confirm the scope of analysis to be undertaken and discuss any additional
site specific requirements for assessing the potential impacts of a given
development proposal.
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ATTACHMENT 4
APPENDIX "C"
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Environmental Impact Statement
Terms of Reference
Biological E.S.A.'s
The following are Terms of Reference for evaluating potential impacts on the
natural environment as they are affected by development proposals in areas
designated as being environmentally significant in the Authority's
Environmentally Significant Area Study (Ecologistics, 1982) as well as other
environmental features identified by provincial or municipal agencies which
provide significant
animals ecological function.
1.1 Purpose
These Terms of Reference may be used bythe Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority (LSRCA) to effectively review the potential environmental impacts of
developments affecting the Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA's) and
other natural heritage features.
The use of these Terms of Reference by developers is to ensure that the status
of the critical components in an Envjronmenta SignificantArea ESA are properly
documented, and that the development will not adversely affect the present or
future status of the ESA.
1.2 Methodology
These Terms of Reference are prepared specifically for the LSRCA in order to
review development, or similar proposals, to protect the terrestrial and aquatic
plat d an ts� ecological function of the identified ESA's. To prepare
these Terms of Reference, it was necessary to review the criteria used to identify
the ESA's, and highlight those which pertain specifically to the terrestrial /aquatic
components. It should be noted that Terms of Reference have also been
previously developed to address the
Environmentally Significant Areas which are sensitive to groundwater recharge
and discharge. In some cases, both Terms of Reference should be referenced in
order to determine the full scope of the Environmental Impact Study
requirements.
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The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has 58 designated ESA's. There
are 9 sites which have been defined by the physical /hydrogeological features, and
49 which have been based on biological attributes. These Terms of Reference
have been developed for the 49 "biological" ESA's.
2.0 TERMS OF REFERENCE
These Terms of Reference have been developed as basic guidelines for
addressing impacts on ESA's of development proposals or other works affecting
the natural environment which are submitted to the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority (LSRCA). The level of detail which is required for the
environmental component of each proposal
Authority is outlined below.
it is ree Ymniended-that The following tasks are to be completed to ensure that the
potential impacts of all environmentally significant features are considered in any
development proposal /application submitted to LSRCA. It is strongly
recommended that prior to the commencement of the EIS that the proponent
and their consultant(s) consult with LSRCA staff to confirm the scope of the
required technical study.
2.1 Description of Existing Conditions Assessment
2.1.1 The natural biological features and functions of the ESA, in the area of the
proposed development must be fully documented. This documentation
should:
a) Identify the original features which satisfied the selection criteria for
the ESA.
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Provide Iocational mapping of the area (identifying the subject
property, evaluated wetlands, ANSIs, ESA boundary, etc.), and
an airphoto (identifying vegetation communities, watercourses,
flood /fill lines, wildlife features, species of conservation
concern, etc.) with the footprint of the proposed development.
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c) Identify existing conditions through field work characterizing
vegetation (i.e., using Ecological Land Classification (ELC) to
vegetation type, three season inventory, plant lists, soils, etc.),
wildlife (i.e., breeding bird and amphibian surveys, other
wildlife, list of species, etc.) and fisheries based on an
assessment undertaken through the use of electrofishing or
netting at the appropriate time of year (i.e., spring, summer and
fall).
d) (Describe the area fully, documenting any habitats or ecological
functions which are critical to the maintenance of protected flora and
fauna (as described under Criterion 4 & 5).)
Assess existing conditions of the subject property for specific
ecological significance and sensitivities (i.e., presence of
species of conservation concern, breeding habitat, hydrology
related to wetlands, etc.), overall ecological function and
linkages off -site.
To confirm that the inventory is complete, site visits will be conducted by qualified
persons, acceptable to the Authority. Considerations must be made to
accommodate the seasonality of certain plant species, wildlife movements, and
fish migration and spawning. An inventory map is to be prepared at a scale
acceptable to the Authority, usually 1:2,000, delineating the location and extent of
the features.
2.1.2 The current status of the ESA i.e., uses of lands within and adjacent to the
ESA; human activities that could affect the ESA, including vegetation
managment (tree cutting, brush clearing, tree planting, use of herbicides),
wildlife management (hunting, habitat destruction, habitat improvement,
deer yards, stream bank plantings etc.), human intrusion (motorcycles,
snowmobiles, destructive habits), and other recreational uses, must be
documented.
Other developments or changes in land use having an effect on the status
of the ESA should be identified where possible.
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2.2 Assessment Prediction of Impacts
2.2.1 Potential changes impacts to the biological ecological features and
functions, due to the proposed development should be identified. These
should specifically address the effects on the designating criteria
(Ecologistics, 1982). The documentation should include:
a) A description of the vegetation which must be removed, including its
current health, age, ecological function, and significance to the
regional, provincial and national settings.
b) The anticipafed—effects predicted impacts on fish and— wfldHfe
habitat; including anticipated changes in stream temperatures,
stream cover, stream substrate, wildlife habitat, wildlife corridors,
and food supply.
c) The predicted impacts on wildlife including; breeding, summer,
over - wintering habitat, species of conservation concern,
corridors, etc.
d) A description of conditions immediately adjacent to the ESA's with
respect to linkages and corridors and in terms of potential effects
on the ESAs.
This documentation should address the short-term impacts due to the construction
of the proposed development, and the long -term chronic effects due to the
presence of the development.
2.3 Mitigation Measures
LSRCA recommends a pro- active approach to mitigation, namely that the
developer attempt to eliminate negative effects early on in the project development
cycle through design and locational modifications.
approach taken
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2.3.1
Based on the
predicted impacts, a mitigation or compensation program must be
developed that will minimize or eliminate these impacts to the satisfaction
of the Authority. The mitigative measures must address:
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Species of conservation concern of plants and wildlife;
b) Fish and fish habitat;
C) Unique or significant ecosystems (as described in ESA Study,
Ecologistics,1982), and /or identified through the existing
conditions assessment);
d) Appropriate buffers through the identification of Critical
Function and Protection Zones
e) The ecological function of the area;
f) Address timing of construction and site preparation activities
to minimize impacts (i.e., to avoid sensitive periods such as fish
spawning and bird nesting activities);
g) Description of mitigation measures /techniques (i.e., siltfences,
fencing);
h) Description of operational measures (i.e., location of refuelling
area, fuel storage area);
i) Post construction measures (i.e., implementation of planting
plans, fencing to limit public access)
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If warranted follow -up monitioring of predicted impacts may be required. A
Any monitoring program must be designed in consultation with the Authority.
Results of the monitoring program will be submitted to the Authority for review and
recommendation of further action.
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2.4 Documentation
Three copies of the
final report will be required. Drawings ever
Submission
of data that can be readily inputted on GIS database is encouraged. The reports
must be signed and identified by the qualified person(s) who undertook the study.
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www.town.midland.on.ca
January 13, 2005
The Hon. D. McGuinty
Premier of Ontario
Room 381, Legislative Building
Toronto, ON M7A 1 A4
R& "Double Hatter" Fire Fighters and Bill 52
Dear Premier McGuinty:
Like many municipalities obliged to provide fire fighting services to their communities, Midland has
passed a resolution urging the Province to get on with the passage of the above legislation.
Frankly, we are perplexed at your government's failure to move on such a vital public safety matter.
The issue for many small urban and rural municipalities is the loss of qualified volunteer fire fighters who
happen to be career fire fighters in other municipalities. This is due to the discriminatory practice of the
Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association (OPFFA) and of the International Association of Fire
Fighters (IAFF) who seek expulsion of the career fire fighter for taking on a volunteer fire fighter job.
These individuals are discriminated against as compared to those career fire fighters taking on other
secondary jobs such as carpentry, landscaping, and so forth. There are many fire fighters that take on
these secondary jobs but experience no reprisal from their Association. .
As well, many municipalities that have collective agreements with their fire fighters will be exposed to a
clause requiring fire fighters to be members in good standing with their Association. As a member is
expelled from their Association for volunteering in another municipality, the municipality where he/she
works as a career fire fighter will then be pressed to dismiss the person as they now claim a violation of
the collective agreement. It's hard to imagine that a union would file a grievance with the employer
pushing for the dismissal of a member, certainly a departure from the union norm of generally fighting a
dismissal.
In Midland, we were faced with the above as a very real scenario. One of our full time fire fighters acted
as a volunteer Deputy Fire Chief in neighbouring Penetanguishene where he happens to live. Through
orders from the IAFF, the local Midland Professional Fire Fighters Association demanded he resign his
volunteer position or lose his membership. As the employer, we would then be pressed by the
Association to terminate his position as he would no longer be a "member in good standing ". Ultimately,
the fire fighter resigned his position with Penetanguishene and they lost a qualified volunteer Deputy Fire
Chief, hardly in the best interest of public safety.
We're sure you are aware from numerous municipal resolutions and correspondence that the foregoing
experience is an illustration of what is happening throughout the Province in the fire services sector.
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The response, to date, from your government is to avoid this matter suggesting it is best resolved at the
local level. With all due respect, that is seen as a very impractical and irresponsible position taken by the
Province. The only way it can be resolved is by Provincial statute or regulation as the issue crosses
municipal boundaries and eventually becomes adjudicated by boards of arbitration. We would appreciate
your government's advice as to just how this might be resolved at the local level.
The Provincial government has demonstrated a very prescriptive control of many municipal services,
particularly in recent years, via statute and regulation. The "Double Hatter" proposed legislation is one
desired by municipalities throughout the Province, but, despite its inclination for doing so in many other
municipal matters, your government has failed to respond.
In the interest of public safety and the municipalities charged with providing same, we urge the Provincial
government to take the proper course of action by passing the Volunteer Fire Fighters Employment
Protection Act. Your failure to do so puts into jeopardy the lives of the citizens in those municipalities
who depend on them. The same can be said of the actions of the IAFF, OPFFA, and local Associations,
whose members, ironically, are in the business of saving lives.
We look forward to your response
Yours truly,
F. G. Flood
F.G. Flood, B.Sc.
Chief Administrative Officer
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cc: The Hon. M. Kwinter, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Mr. T. Arnett, MPP, Waterloo- Wellington
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Simcoe County Municipalities
Members of Council
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The Corporation of the Resolution No. 2004 -224
Town of Midland July 26, 2004
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Seconded
WHEREA$"Volunteer Fire Fighters have long been the cornerstone of firefighting in hundreds of communities all
across Ontario and they provide a valuable, cost - effective service in protecting their communities; and
WHEREAS many career fire fighters in their time off from their full time job have chosen to serve as Volunteer Fire
Fighters in their home communities where they often play a vital role in the Fire Department in the areas of leadership
and training; and
WHEREAS these Volunteers, called Two Hatters, are now being forced against their will by the Ontario
Professional Fire Fighters Association to resign their duties as Volunteer Fire Fighters, ambulance paramedics or
police auxiliary members under the threat of being charged by their Union and losing their full time positions; and
WHEREAS Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, British Columbia and jurisdictions
throughout the United States have legislation to protect the right of Fire Fighters to serve as Volunteers, while
Ontario's inexplicable lack of adequate labour legislation leaves them open to the threat of intimidation and dismissal
for providing a noble community service; and
WHEREAS Provincial inaction is costing communities valuable volunteer fire fighters on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS Council is supportive of the rights of "double- hatter" fire fighters who serve as volunteers in their home
communities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Midland urges the Province of
Ontario to enact legislation to protect the employment rights of the "double hatter" fire fighters; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all County of Simcoe municipalities, the Premier of Ontario,
the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Mr. G. Dunlop, MPP, Simcoe North, and the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario for support.
For: ... ............ Against: .........
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Although I may have met some of you, there are some that I have not met. It
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has been a lengthy process to get where we are in time and General
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Contracting the residence and facility has been a time consuming one. The
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work doesn't seem to cease here.
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Prior to purchase of the land on which our residence and facility sits, we
were required to meet the Oro - Medonte Dog Bylaws and SPCA approval,
with regards to land setbacks, acreage requirement and facilities to obtain a
Kennel License. We will continue to follow these bylaws.
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It is in a dog's nature to bark or howl, and in a kennel environment there are
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times throughout the day and evening when this will happen. There are also
abrader Retrievers
issues when a dog has just been placed into a new environment to which
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they must become accustomed. Most recently we have had some contractors
doing work on the kennel, which has disrupted the dogs at times. The
or companionship, Shaw
contractors are scheduled for completion by Aug 21 s`
r the field
Recently there has been a compliant to the SPCA with regards to dogs
barking. We would like to apologize for any inconvenienced caused.
However, as mentioned we will follow the bylaws and not allow a dog to
bark excessively. We also have our own dogs here, and it is not our style to
allow dogs to bark excessively and it is not tolerated. At times I can be
heard yelling at the dogs to keep them in line.
We would also like to point out that should we discover dogs whom have
visited us initially and have non stop excessive barking issues will not be
allowed to return.
Please feel free to pickup the phone and call me if the need arises. For those
that have not met me or visited the facility, you are invited to drop by.
Sincerel
Paul Pobega
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Dept. Report No.
To:
Prepared By:
F.D. Report 2005 — 03
Committee of the Whole
Lynn Burness, F.D.
November 1, 2004
Hawkestone
Secretary
Blown Rad
Subject.
Department:
Council
Station #6
Oro- Medonte Fire and
MVC / With
Fire Report for Month of
Emergency Services
Date:
C. of W.
November, 2004
Extrication
Louis Road West
January 31, 2005
Motion #
Station #4
R.M. File #:
Date:
November 2, 2004
Roll #:
DATE STATION TIME TYPE LOCATION DAMAGE
Station #2
Vehicle Overheat,
Highway 11 N /B,
November 1, 2004
Hawkestone
23: 52: 00
Blown Rad
Between Line 12 & 13
Station #6
MVC / With
Line 4 and Mt. St.
November 2, 2004
Moonstone
19: 23: 43
Extrication
Louis Road West
Station #4
Motor Vehicle
County Road 11 and
November 2, 2004
Rub
19: 42: 00
Accident
Line 10
Station #3
Multi Motor
Highway 93 and Old
November 3, 2004
Horseshoe
14:11: 00
Vehicle Accident
Barrie Road
Station #6
Dishwasher / Motor
5178 Line 6 North
November 3, 2004
Moonstone
00: 00: 05
Overheat
-A—arm
Station #1
- No Fire,
10 Black Forest Drive
November 3, 2004
Shanty Bay
08: 48: 32
Malfunction System
Station #3
Hydro Pole and
2054 Horseshoe
November 4, 2004
Horseshoe
10: 45: 00
Wires Down
Valley Road
Station #1
Medical Assist
31 Howard Drive
November 5, 2004
Shanty Bay
15:16:30
Call
Station #2
Motor Vehicle
Highway 11 S /B,
November 5, 2004
Hawkestone
08:14: 00
Accident
Line 10
F.D. Report 2005 - 03
DATE STATION TIME TYPE
LOCATION DAMAGE
Station #2
Motor Vehicle
Highway 11 S /B, @
November 5, 2004
Hawkestone
08: 56: 21
Accident
Line 10
Station #3
Alarm — No Fire,
90 Highland Drive
November 5, 2004
Horseshoe
10: 50: 00
Malfunction System
Station #2
Multi Motor
Highway 11 @ Line
November 5, 2004
Hawkestone
12: 19: 01
Vehicle Accident
9 North
Station #4
Medical Assist
1759 Line 10 North
November 6, 2004
Rub
11: 08: 00
Call
Station #1
Burning Complaint
63 Spencer Trail
November 6, 2004
Shanty Bay
14: 02: 00
Station #2
Medical Assist
12 Blue Haven
November 8, 2004
Hawkestone
12: 57: 37
Call
Station #3
Vehicle Accident,
Highway 400 N /B,
November 8, 2004
Horseshoe
20: 52: 00
Nothing Found
Near HSVR
Station #5
MVC Roll Over,
Highway 12, Near
November 8, 2004
Warminster
08: 26: 00
Extrication
Medonte Rd. 2
Station #4
Motor Vehicle
Line 10 North, South
November 9, 2004
Rub
21: 08: 00
Accident
Of Bass Lake S.R.
Station #6
Alarm Sounding,
4713 Line 5 North
November 10, 2004
Moonstone
18: 47:00
Cancelled Enroute
Station #4
Medical Assist
7 Balantrae Drive
November 10, 2004
Rub
20: 29: 00
Call
Station #1
Alarm — No Fire,
10 Black Forest
November 11, 2004
Shanty Bay
08: 43: 43
Malfunction System
Lane
Station #1
Alarm — No Fire,
855 Ridge Road West
November 11, 2004
Shanty Bay
17:16: 00
Malfunction System
Station #1
Medical Assist
Highway 11 at
November 13, 2004
Shanty Bay
07: 11: 00
Call
McDonalds Restaurant
Station #1
Assist Police in
Penetanguishene Road
November 14, 2004
Shanty Bay
20: 33: 51
Investigation
and 5/6 S.R.
Station #1
Multi MVC with
Highway 93 and
November 14, 2004
Shanty Bay
17: 49: 48
Extrication
Highway 400
Station #6
Medical Assist
264 Moonstone Road
November 15, 2004
Moonstone
22: 45: 00
Call
East
Station #4
Medical Assist
15 Balantrae Drive
November 17, 2004
Rub
20: 55: 00
Call
Station #4
Medical Assist
14 Fergus Hill Road
November 18, 2004
Rub
09: 45: 00
Call
Station #1
Medical Assist
Highway 11 and Line
November 18, 2004
Shanty Bay
15:10: 00
Call
3 North
Station #3
Carbon Monoxide
4083 Line 6 North
November 20, 2004
Horseshoe
17: 22: 00
Call
Station #3
Medical Assist
15 Country Club Lane
November 20, 2004
Horseshoe
23: 40: 00
Call
Station #2
Small Crass Fire
Highway 11 at Line
November 22, 2004
Hawkestone
18: 00: 00
12
F.D. Report 2005 - 03
DATE STATION TIME
TYPE LOCATION DAMAGE
Structure and Vehicle Fire
Dollar Value Lost Dollar Value Saved
$ 10,000.00 $ 20,000.00
Medical Calls
2004 2003
12 21
Station #2
Rubbish Fire
idge Road
November 23, 2004
Hawkestone
04: 31: 00
Station #3
Gas Leak, Workers
on Woods
November 23, 2004
Horseshoe
10: 30: 00
Construction
Station #1
Carbon Monoxide
idge Road
November 23, 2004
Shanty Bay
15: 44: 00
Call
Station #2
Buming Complaint
arie Road
L
November 24, 2004
Hawkestone
13: 02: 19
Station #6
Motor Vehicle
tone Road and
November 24, 2004
Moonstone
09: 00:10
Accident
Station #2
Multi Motor
y 11 NIB,
i
November 24, 2004
Hawkestone
20: 31: 59
Vehicle Accident
n Line 5 & 6
Station #2
Multi Motor
ay 11 NIB,
November 24, 2004
Hawkestone
20:17: 23
Vehicle Accident
en Line 6 & 7
Station #2
Medical Assist
465 Ridge Road East
November 25, 2004
Hawkestone
20:10: 52
Call
Station #3
MVC with
Stood Down, Call in
November 25, 2004
Horseshoe
09: 50: 00
Extrication
S rin water's area
Station #1
Chimney Overheat
8 Line 3 South
i
November 27, 2004
Shanty Bay
Station #2
09: 34: 00
Auto Body Garage
291 Line -7 South
$ 10,000.00 L
November 27, 2004
Hawkestone
10: 04: 00
Fire
$ 20,000.00 S
Station #2
Smell of Gas,
Line 15 and
November 27, 2004
Hawkestone
13: 22: 00
Nothing Found
Woodland Drive
Station #1
Medical Assist
267 Bay Street
November 28, 2004
Shanty Bay
13: 19: 19
Call
Structure and Vehicle Fire
Dollar Value Lost Dollar Value Saved
$ 10,000.00 $ 20,000.00
Medical Calls
2004 2003
12 21
Monthly Fire Report for November, 2004
Trainina Sessions
Station #1 Shanty Bay
Station #2 Hawkestone
Station #5 Warminster
2
2
2
Station #3 Horseshoe
Station #4 Rugby
Station #6 Moonstone
2
2
2
Inspection Record for the Month (including
Fire Prevention / Public Education)
Commercial
1
Residential / Bed & Breakfast
1
Industrial / Mercantile
2
Schools / Assembly / Church
2
Woodstove 11 Daycare / Camps / Hall Tours
Comments or Recommendations by Fin: Chief and /or Deputy. Fire Chief
Extra training / Seminars and Events Attended
Health & Safety Meeting
CEMC Meeting
Chiefs Meeting
Accessibility Committee Meeting
District Chiefs Meeting
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Burness,
Secretary, Fire and Emergency Services
TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE
Dept. Report No.
To:
Prepared By:
F.D. Report 2005 — 04
Committee of the Whole
Lynn Burness, F.D.
Secretary
December 1, 2004
Subject:
Department:
Council
Fire Report for Month of
Oro - Medonte Fire and
Emergency Services
C. of W.
December, 2004
Date:
Medical Assist
135 Forest Plains
February 2, 2005
Motion #
Hawkestone
14: 29: 55
R.M. File #:
Date:
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DATE STATION TIME TYPE LOCATION DAMAGE
Station #3
Motor Vehicle
Old Barrie Road,
December 1, 2004
Horseshoe
09: 02: 00
Accident
Between Line 3 & 4
Station #2
Medical Assist
135 Forest Plains
December 1, 2004
Hawkestone
14: 29: 55
Call
Road
Station #1
Vehicle Accident,
Highway 11, North of
December 2, 2004
Shant Bay
08: 06: 00
Nothing Found
Highway 93
Station #2
Motor Vehicle Roll
Highway 11 N /B,
December 2, 2004
Hawkestone
13: 01: 44
Over! Hydro Pole
@ Line 10
Station #5
Medical Assist Call
4295 Line 9 North
December 2, 2004
Warminster
17: 16: 56
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Station #5
Vehicle Accident
Highway
December 3, 2004
Warminster
06:13: 00
With Extrication
Conder Drive
Station #2
Vehicle Overheat
Highway 11 Near
December 3, 2004
Hawkestone
16: 37: 00
Memorial Ave.
Station #6
Multi Motor
Mt. St. Louis Road @
December 4, 2004
Moonstone
13: 25: 00
Vehicle Accident
Line 3 North
Station #1
Medical Assist
23 Napoleon Road
December 5, 2004
Shanty Bay
10: 48: 00
Call
F.D. Report 2005 - 04
DATE STATION TIME TYPE
LOCATION DAMAGE
Station #4
House Trailer
838 Line 15 North
$ 2,000.00 L
December 6, 2004
Rub
10: 54:16
Fire
$ 5,000.00 S
Station #4
Hydro Wires Down,
Line 10 North @
December 7, 2004
Rub
16: 47: 55
Across the Road
Bass Lake S.R.
Station #4
Motor Vehicle
Old Barrie Road @
December 7, 2004
Rub
17: 07: 00
Accident
Line 10
Station #1
Alarm — No Fire,
5 Simoro Cres
December 7, 2004
Shanty Bay
17: 49: 00
Power Serge
Station #3
Christmas Paper
41 Highland Drive
NO DAMAGE j
December 7, 2004
Horseshoe
19: 20: 00
On Fire, Fire Out
Station #3
Hydro Wires Down,
HSVR, between Line
December 8, 2004
Horseshoe
06: 58: 00
Across Trees
4 and 5
Station #5
Medical Assist
8740 Highway 12
December 8, 2004
Warminster
10: 24: 20
Call
Station #3
Motor Vehicle
Line 3 North @
December 9, 2004
Horseshoe
00: 09:12
Roll Over
15/16 S.R.
Station #2
Ice Water Rescue
For Springwater F.D.,
December 11, 2004
Hawkestone
17: 32: 00
Mutual Aid Call
Oro Lake
Station #2
Mutual Aid Call.
For Springwater F.D.,
December 12, 2004
Hawkestone
09: 35: 00
I
Oro Lake
Station #4
Medical Assist
1 Claremont Cres.
December 12, 2004
Rub
14: 07: 00
Call
Station #2
Motor Vehicle
Highway 11 at Line
December 12, 2004
Hawkestone
17: 47: 00
Accident
7 North
Station #2
Motor Vehicle
2 accident on Hwy. 11
December 12, 2004
Hawkestone
17: 47: 00
Accident
at Line 11 North
Station #1
Medical Assist
Highway 11 N /B, @
December 13, 2004
Shanty Bay
04: 31: 00
Call
Line 6
Station #3
Hydro Wires Down
Horseshoe Valley Rd.,
December 13, 2004
Horseshoe
19: 20: 00
Across Trees
At Line 5
Station #2
Overheat, Dryer
10 Allen Road
December 13, 2004
Hawkestone
08: 36:17
Smoking
Station #2
M edical Assist Call
95 Lakeshore Road
December 15, 2004
Hawkestone
17: 27: 00
East
Station #3
Burning Complaint
2053 Line 3 North
December 16, 2004
Horseshoe
18: 20: 00
Station #4
Motor Vehicle
Old Barrie Road,
December 16, 2004
Rugby
21: 22: 00
Roll Over
Between Line 10 & 11
Station #6
Chimney
151 Scarlett Line
December 18, 2004
Moonstone
18: 39: 06
Overheat
Station #2
Chimney
8 Campbell Ave.
December 19, 2004
Hawkestone
13: 07: 00
Overheat
Station #3
Alarm — No Fire
3434 Highway 93
December 19, 2004
Shanty Bay
15: 07: 00
Burnt Food
Station #3
Motor Vehicle
Highway 400 and
December 19, 2004
Horseshoe
04: 55: 00
Accident
Horseshoe Valley Rd.
6
F.D. Report 2005 - 04
DATE STATION TIME
TYPE LOCATION DAMAGE
Station #1
Natural Gas Smell,
69 Red Oak Gres.
December 20, 2004
Shanty Bay
10: 38: 00
Carbon Monoxide
Station #1
Carbon Monoxide
69 Red Oak Gres.
December 20, 2004
Shanty Bay
13:12: 00
Call
Station #3
Medical Assist
12 Landscape Drive
December 21, 2004
Horseshoe
10: 43: 00
Call
Station #4
Chimney
1171 Line 9 North
December 21, 2004
Rub
10:45:00
Overheat
Station #2
Medical Assist
25 Lakeshore Drive
December 22, 2004
Hawkestone
10: 22:12
Call
Station #6
Medical Assist
198 Moonstone Road
December 23, 2004
Moonstone
00: 01: 00
Call
East
Station #3
Alarm — No Fire,
37 Tanglewood
December 23, 2004
Horseshoe
14: 50: 00
Accidental, Worke
Station #1
Medical Assist
65 Barrie Terrace
December 23, 2004
Shan Bay
16:17:00
Call
Station #6
Carbon Monoxide
4910 Line 8 North
December 23, 2004
Moonstone
18: 00: 00
Call
Station #1
Vehicle Accident,
Highway 11 NIB,
December 23, 2004
Shan Ba
14: 17: 33
Nothing Found
North Highway 93
Station #2
Motor Vehicle
Highway 11, Between
December 24, 2004
Hawkestone
05: 52: 00
Roll Over
Line 10 & 11
Station #2
Motor Vehicle
Highway 11, Between
i
December 24, 2004
Hawkestone
09: 43: 00
Accident
Line 7 & 8
Station #3
Medical Assist
10 Pine Point
December 24, 2004
Horseshoe
10: 00: 02
Call
Station #5
Medical Assist
2711 Foxmead Road
December 24, 2004
Warminster
19: 33: 50
Call
Station #4
Medical Assist
8 Claremont Gres.
December 24, 2004
Rub
20: 12: 00
Call
Station #6
Motor Vehicle
Highway 400, Near
December 25, 2004
Moonstone
13:59: 00
Accident
Exit 131
Station #3
Medical Assist
5 Pine Ridge Trail
December 26, 2004
Horseshoe
Station #1
09: 45:00
Call
Shed Fire, Also
861 Penetanguishene
$ 200.00 L
December 25, 2004
Shanty Bay
16: 45: 00
Medical Assist Call
Road
$ .00 S
Station #3
Medical Assist
Horseshoe Valley Rd.,
December 26, 2004
Horseshoe
21: 10:00
Call
Between Line 5 & 6
Station #3
Alarm — No Fire,
3303 Line 3 North,
December 27, 2004
Horseshoe
03: 46: 00
Accidental
Recreation Centre
Station #2
Medical Assist
284 Line 11 South
December 27, 2004
Hawkestone
12: 56:00
Call
Station #5
Carbon Monoxide
219 Medonte Road 2
December 27, 2004
Warminster
13: 29:16
Call
Station #3
Carbon Monoxide
3 Mapleridge
December 27, 2004
Horseshoe
17-11-26
Call
Station #3
Alarm — No Fire,
90 Highland Drive,
December 27, 2004
Horseshoe
18, 16: 22
Accidental
Concord Building
F.D. Report 2005 - 04
DATE STATION TIME TYPE
LOCATION DAMAGE
Structure and Vehicle Fire
Dollar Value Lost Dollar Value Saved
$ 2,200.00 $ 5,000.00
Medical Calls
2004 2003
19 18
Station # 3
Mutual Aid,
Georgian Bay —
December 27, 2004
Horseshoe
21: 40: 00
Water Rescue
Midland Harbour
Station #1
Motor Vehicle
5/6 S.R., West of
December 28, 2004
Shanty Bay
19: 14: 30
Accident
Line 1 South
Station #4
Medical Assist
2400 Bass Lake S.R.
December 29, 2004
Rub
01: 10: 00
Call
East
Station #3
Medical Assist
25 Highland Drive
December 29, 2004
Horseshoe
01: 16: 42
Call
Station #3
Multi Motor
Highway 400 @
December 31, 2004
Horseshoe
10: 40: 00
Vehicle Accident
Horseshoe Valley Rd.
Station #2
Flooded Basement
869 Line 15
December 31, 2004
Hawkestone
16: 33: 00
Station #1
Flooded Basement
143 Bay Street
December 31, 2004
Shanty Bay
20: 28: 28
Structure and Vehicle Fire
Dollar Value Lost Dollar Value Saved
$ 2,200.00 $ 5,000.00
Medical Calls
2004 2003
19 18
Monthly Fire Report for December, 2004
Training Sessions
Station #1 Shanty Bay 2 Station #3 Horseshoe 2
Station #2 Hawkestone 2 Station #4 Rugby 2
Station #5 Warminster 2 Station #6 Moonstone 2
Inspection Record for the Month (including Fire Prevention / Public Education)
Commercial
Industrial / Mercantile
Residential / Bed & Breakfast
Schools / Assembly / Church
Woodstove 4 Daycare / Camps / Hall Tours
Comments or Recommendations by Fire Chief and /or Deputy Fire Chief
Extra training / Seminars and Events Attended
Health & Safety Meeting
Trainer Facilitator Meeting
Meeting with School Boards, Regarding Emergency Measures of Ontario
Chiefs Meeting
Fire Prevention / Public Education Meeting
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Burness,
Secretary, Fire and Emergency Services
TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTT
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Dept. Report No.
To: COMMITTEE OF THE
Prepared By:
WHOLE
PW2005 -01
Jerry Ball
Subject:
Department:
Council
Speed Reduction — Eight Mile
Public Works
Date:
C. of W.
Point Road and McLean
Crescent
February 15, 2005
R.M. File #:
Motion #
T08 -12728
Roll #:
Date:
Correspondence and a petition were received by Council at the Regular Committee of the Whole
Meeting held on January 12, 2005 from the Eight Mile Point Trust and Cottagers Association,
requesting consideration being given to reduce the existing speed limit of 50 km /h to 40 km /h on
Eight Mile Point Road and McLean Crescent. Eight Mile Point Road, as well as all subdivisions and
residential areas within the Township, are normally posted as a 50 km /h speed zone, with the
exception of Bass Line; Line 15 North, from Hwy. #12 to Bass Lake Sideroad; Highland Drive, from
Line 3 North to Line 4 North; Cathedral Pines subdivision; and Bass Lake Sideroad East, from
Hepinstall Place to Harvie Settlement Road, all of which are posted at 40 km /h.
Eight Mile Point Road is approximately 3.4 km in length, with a narrow surface- treated driving top and
no road shoulder, and includes numerous horizontal curves and two vertical curves. McLean
Crescent is also a narrow surface- treated dead end road, with no shoulders and one horizontal
curve. McLean Crescent intersects with Eight Mile Point Road on a 90 degree curve, which has
moderate to poor sight distance in either direction; this curve is presently signed as a 30 km /h
suggested speed. This area has in excess of 100 homes that are constantly changing from seasonal
to permanent residence. With these changes comes the increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic, as
well as construction equipment, again raising the local residents' concerns for safety.
ANALYSIS:
In considering this request, a site visit was completed to review the stopping sight distance along
Eight Mile Point Road in relation to the chart listed in the Roadway Service Standards for roadway
speed designations. The stopping sight distance for a 50 km /h zone is 65 metres and the distance
for a 40 km /h zone is 45 metres. Most of the curves along Eight Mile Point Road could meet the
required 45 metre stopping sight distance.
After giving consideration to the stopping sight distance, along with pedestrian and vehicle traffic in
this residential area with no shoulders, it is recommended that the speed limit along Eight Mile Point
Road and McLean Crescent be reduced to 40 km /h.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. THAT Report No. PW2005 -01 be received and adopted.
2. THAT the speed limit along Eight Mile Point Road and McLean Crescent be reduced from 50
km /h to 40 km /h.
3. THAT the Clerk be authorized to add Eight Mile Point Road and McLean Crescent to the existing
40 km /h speed By -law.
4. THAT the Public Works Superintendent advises the Eight Mile Point Trust and Cottagers
Association and the O.P.P. accordingly.
5. AND THAT the Public Works Department installs the necessary signage.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry Ball
Public Works Superintendent
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TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE
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Dept. Report No. Bd2005 -04
To: Committee of the Whole
Prepared By: Ronald M Kolbe
Subject:
Department:
Building Report
Council
Thistle Request to
Building
Temporarily Have Two
C. of W.
Residence on Property
Plan 993 Lot 84 being
Date: February 7, 2005
Motion #
more particularly
described as 861
R.M. File #:
Woodland Drive Oro -
Roll #:
Date:
Medonte.
11BACKGROUND:
A request was received from David T. Thistle & Mary P Thistle to temporarily reside in their
existing residence for 6 months while the new residence is being constructed. (see attachment #1
Request Letter) ( Attachment #2 - Agreement).
Previous requests:
Jonathan and Lyanne Rouse located at Lt 8 PI 882; Lt 9 PI 882 being more particularly
described as part 3 plan 51 R 31842 Oro- Medonte was granted subject to a Letter of Credit in
the amount of $20,000 for a six month period or until completion of the proposed new
dwelling, whichever is the lesser period of time.
Maria Christina Jannetta located at lot 5 Plan 882 being more particularly described as 1047
Lakeshore Road East Oro- Medonte was granted subject to a Letter of Credit in the amount of
$20,000 for a six month period or until completion of the proposed new dwelling, whichever is
the lesser period of time.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. That Council approve the request of David T. Thistle & Mary P Thistle to reside in their existing
residence for six months while a new residence is being constructed and further that a $20,000
security be deposited with the Township of Oro - Medonte.
2. THAT Report No. Bd2005 -04 be received �—,—�
Respectfully submitted,
RZI M O'j-
a M . Kolbe, CBCO, AScT, MAATO
Director of Building /Planning Development
Date:
M
January 25, 2005
Ronald M. Kolbe,
Director of Building/Planning Development
Township of Oro - Medonte
148 Line 7 South
Oro, ON
LOL 2X0
Dear Mr. Kolbe
We live at 861 Woodland Dr., in Oro- Medonte Township. The building we are presently
living in was a summer cottage until recently. We sold our home and now live here full
time. In May 2005, we hope to begin construction of a new home on this site. We
request your permission to continue living in our cottage while our home is being built on
the same lot. Physically, there is room for this as our new home will be located 20 ft.
away from the present dwelling. Upon completion of this new home we will demolish
and remove the cottage. The septic bed for the new home will be located where the
cottage is now, so we will leave the premises for a short period of time, while the new
septic is being installed after demolition of the cottage. We understand that we will be
required to post a $25,000. bond to ensure the removal of the cottage. We have the form
and will have our bank fill it out when necessary. We applied for our building permit
today and were informed that this matter must be looked after before one can be issued.
We have already received our septic permit. Thank you for your consideration in this
matter. If there is anything else that we need to do in order to be allowed to do this,
please advise us.
Thank you.
David T. Thistle & Mary P. Thistle
861 Woodland Dr.
705- 323 -9321.
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AGREEMENT/AFFIDAVIT
In consideration of receiving a building permit from the Township of Oro - Medonte, 1,
David T. Thistle & Mary P Thistle, of the Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly
Township of Oro) in the County of Simcoe, covenant and agree as follows:
1. That I am the registered owners of Plan 993 Lot 84 being more particularly
described as 861 Woodland Drive Oro- Medonte.
2. That I have applied to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte for permission to temporarily use a existing cottage on the above -
mentioned lands, at the same time as a new dwelling is under construction on
those same lands, wherein such procedure is not provided for under the provisions
of the Township of Oro- Medonte's Zoning By -law as amended.
3. That I hereby acknowledge that permission has been given by the Council of the
Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte subject to the following provisions:
a) That such permission is granted for the six month period from
permit issuance or until completion of the proposed new dwelling,
whichever is the lesser period of time; and/or
b) That on completion of the new dwelling, as evidenced by a
Provisional Occupancy Certificate, the existing building is to be
removed within one month; and/or
C) That application to the Township of Oro-Medonte for a temporary
use permit will be made forthwith (Fee $100.00).
That a Letter of Credit in the amount of $20,000.00 be retained by the
Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte until the above- mentioned
agreement is fulfilled to the sole satisfaction of the Township.
a) Failure to comply with the aforementioned agreement will result in
the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte redeeming the
Letter of Credit at its sole discretion.
That I hereby agree to the terms and conditions set out above.
4. It is understood that after the six month period from permit issuance, that the
Township may remove the cottage for which permission was granted at the time
this agreement was signed, with all cost for so doing to be assumed by the
property owners being David T. Thistle & Mary P Thistle
5. It is understood that failure to comply with the terms and conditions as set out
herein, shall release and save harmless the Corporation of the Township of Oro -
Medonte from pursuing such litigation, as may be necessary to secure compliance
or conformity with any applicable Municipal By -law or provincial Regulation as
may be provided for.
6. We hereby covenant and agree to indemnify and save harmless the Township of
Oro- Medonte from all costs, claims, liability and actions which may result or arise
from the issuance of the building permit or the entering into of this agreement.
Date
Owner
Witness
Mayor
Clerk
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TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE
67t 0
Dept. Report No.
To:
Prepared By:
PD 2005 -005
Committee of the Whole
Andy Karaiskakis, Junior
Planner
Subject:
Department:
Council
Zoning By -law Amendment for
Planning
C. of W.
Wilhemmus VanWinden
Concession 11, West Part of
Lot 14, RP 51 R- 33213, Part 1
(Oro)
Date:
Motion #
February 17.
R.M. File No.
Date:
D14 014183
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this report is to consider the proposed Zoning By -law Amendment application submitted
by Wilhemmus VanWinden. The intent of this application was to rezone a parcel of land that was
severed by the Committee of Adjustment for residential purposes in July 2004.
The application applies to lands legally described as Concession 11, West Part of Lot 14, RP 51R-
33213, Part 1 in the Township of Oro - Medonte (formerly Oro). The intent of the proposed Zoning By -law
Amendment is to rezone the subject lands from the Agricultural /Rural (A/RU) Zone to the Rural
Residential Two (RUR2) Zone to reflect the intended residential usage.
ANALYSIS:
In July 2004, the Committee of Adjustment granted a consent application for a new lot of approximately
0.4 hectares (1 acre) in total land area which was intended to be utilized for residential purposes. As the
parcel was currently zoned Agricultural /Rural (A/RU), the Committee of Adjustment included a condition
in their decision that required the severed lot to be rezoned to a residential zone to reflect the intended
usage.
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The applicant submitted the application for rezoning and a public meeting as required by the Planning
Act was held on February 21, 2005. At the time this report was written, favorable written comments
were received from the County of Simcoe and the Simcoe County District School Board.
The proposed Zoning By -law Amendment would conform with the intent and policies of the Oro - Medonte
Official Plan and the County of Simcoe Official Plan. On this basis, it is recommended that a Zoning By-
law Amendment be given favorable consideration by Council.
RECOMMENDATION (S):
1. THAT this report be received and adopted; and
2. That a zoning by -law amendment for Wilhemmus VanWinden, that would rezone the lands
described as Concession 11, West Part of Lot 14, being RP 51 R- 33213, Part 1 (Oro), on
Schedule At 3 of Zoning By -law 97 -95, as amended from the Agricultural /Rural (A/RU) Zone to
the Rural Residential Two (RUR2) Zone be given favorable consideration; and
3. That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate by -law for Council's consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
A dy Karaiskakis
Junior Planner
Reviewed by,
Andria Leigh, MCI P, RPP
Director of Planning
C.A.O. Comments:
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Date t
Head
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ORO- MEDONTE
BY -LAW NO. 2005-
Being a By -law to change the zoning on lands within Concession 11, West
Part of Lot 14, RP 51R- 33213, Part 1 (Oro) now in the Township of Oro -
Medonte (VanWinden — Roll 1t 43 -46- 010.004- 16400 - 0000).
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte is empowered to pass
By -laws to regulate the use of land pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.P.13.
AND WHEREAS Council deems it appropriate to re -zone the lands to permit the development of
rural residential uses, in accordance with Section D2 of the Official Plan
AND WHEREAS Council deems it appropriate to place the subject land in a zone with yard
requirements that are better suited for the subject lot;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte enacts as
follows:
1. Schedule 'A13' to Zoning By -law No. 97 -95 as amended, is hereby further amended by
changing the zone symbol applying to the lands located in Concession 11, West Part of
Lot 14, RP 51R- 33213, Part 1, in the former geographic Township of Oro, now in the
Township of Oro - Medonte, from the Agricultural /Rural (A/RU) Zone to the Rural
Residential Two (RUR2) Zone as shown on Schedule 'A -1' attached hereto and forming
part of this By -law.
2. This By -law shall come into effect upon the date of passage hereof, subject to the
provisions of the Planning Act, as amended.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME on the _ day of , 2005.
READ A THIRD TIME and finally passed this day of , 2005.
J. Neil Craig, Mayor
Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk
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Schedule 'A -1' to By -Law
This is Schedule 'A -1' to By -Law 2005-
passed the day of
Mayor
Clerk
J. Neil Craig
Marilyn Pennycook
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Township of Oro- Medonte
TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE
.
Dept. Report No.
To:
Prepared By:
PD 2005 -009
Committee of the Whole
I
Andria Leigh, MCIP, RPP
Subject:
Department:
Council
Draft Plan Condition for
Planning
Lapsing of Draft Plan
Date:
C. of W.
Approvals
February 8, 2005
R.M. File #:
Motion #
Date:
Roll #:
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
In February 1997, the Township of Oro - Medonte adopted an Official Plan which contained a policy
regarding existing draft plan approved residential subdivisions. This policy stated that a number of
vacant lots existed in Draft Approved Plans of Subdivision in the rural area and that some of these
subdivisions are located in areas that have not been identified in the Plan as being appropriate for
development. In addition, the policy stated that such development, because of its location, may have an
impact on the rural character of the area, the natural heritage system, and the cost effectiveness of
providing municipal services. The policies further indicated that it was the intent of Council to ask the
appropriate approval authority to withdraw Draft Plan Approval after an appropriate period of time has
elapsed if a subdivision was not proceeding to the development stage in an expeditious manner.
At that time, the approval authority for draft plans of subdivision was the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, this was subsequently delegated to the County of Simcoe and then to the Township who has
been the approval authority for plans of subdivision since June 2000.
In September 2004, the County of Simcoe advised that they had received clarification that the Township
had become the approval authority for all draft plan approvals and not just new approvals at the time of
delegation. The County has now provided the Township with all draft plan of subdivision files previously
held by the County.
The Planning Department sent correspondence to all the applicants of existing draft plan approved
subdivisions, a total of seven, which were not proceeding to registration to determine their intentions with
proceeding forward. This letter indicated that a report would be prepared for the consideration of
Council which would either ask for the withdrawal of Draft Plan approval if no response was received
from the applicant or for the addition of a new condition that provided for the lapsing of Draft Plan
Approval within a certain time period.
A response was received from all applicants indicating their reasons for the delay in proceeding to
registration and requesting additional time to complete this process. A table which identifies the files
affected by this report and a map showing their location is attached for Council's reference (Attachment
#1). There are a total of seven properties subject to this report and the consideration of the additional
conditions that provide for the lapsing of Draft Plan Approval within a certain time period.
Section 51(32) of the Planning Act provides the ability for an approval authority to provide that approval
lapses at the expiration of the time period specified by the approval authority, being not less than three
years.
Section 51 (44) of the Planning Act provides the ability for the approval authority to withdraw the
approval of a draft plan of subdivision or change the conditions of such approval at any time before the
approval of the final plan of subdivision. Notice of these changes is required to be given following any
decision to change conditions and is subject to the appeal process.
On the basis of the responses received from all of the applicants and the basis provided above for the
inclusion of additional conditions, it is recommended that Council support the adoption of the following
conditions in the seven draft plan approvals outlined in Attachment #1:
1. That the approval of this draft plan will lapse three years from the date of approval. This approval
may be extended pursuant to subsection 51(33) of the Planning Act, but no extension can be
granted once the approval has lapsed.
2. If final approval is not given to this plan within three years of the draft approval date, and no
extensions have been granted, draft approval will lapse under Section 51 (32) of the Planning Act. If
the owner wishes to request an extension to draft approval, a written explanation on the need for the
extension must be received by the Township of Oro - Medonte sixty (60) days prior to the lapsing
date.
1. THAT Report No. PD 2005 -009 be received and adopted; and
2. That Council approve the additional conditions for the existing draft plan approvals shown in
Attachment #1 which provide for the lapsing date if registration is not obtained within three years and
no extension is granted; and
3. That all affected landowners /applicants be advised of Council's decision.
Respectfully submitted,
Andria Leigh, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
C.A.O. Comments:
C.A.O.
IM
Date: i s
Dept. Head
D12 P13/87
Inactive
Draft Plan conditions do not contain a "clock"
J. Johnston
(time limit) to satisfy the conditions. Therefore
Construction Ltd.
Draft Plan is approved until registered.
Subdivision
Report to Council to revise conditions to put a
OM -T -93003 (Part Lot
time limit "clock" into draft plan approval.
1, Concession 14
Oro
P21/88 Kovacs
Inactive
Report to Council (as per P- 13/87)
OM -T -91050 Part of
Lot 11, Concession 2
P4/90 Capobianco Recently Active Report to Council (as per P- 13/87).
43T -93022 Part of Lot
1 and 2, Conc. 7 Oro
P1/91 Houben Recently Active Report to Council (as per P- 13/87)
OM -T -94003 Part of
P5/94 Horseshoe Inactive Report to Council (as per -13 87
Timber Ridge
Part of Lot 1, Conc. 4
Medonte
P77/98 638230 Ont. Inactive Report to Council (as per P- 13/87)
Ltd.(Keyzer)
OM -T -90082 Part of
Lot 5, Conc. 13
Homire Inactive Report to Council (as per P- 13/87)
OM -T -90046 Part of
Lot 5, Conc. 14
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ATTACHMENT #1
ms 's , - simcoe s,MEIIIDIAN
February 15.2M-
Committee of Adiustment Minutes
Thursday February 10, 2005, 9:30 a.m.
In Attendance: Chairman Allan Johnson, Member Lynda Aiken, Member Dave
Edwards, Member Michelle Lynch, Member Garry Potter, Director of Planning
Andria Leigh, and Junior Planner /Acting Secretary- Treasurer Andy Karaiskakis.
1. Communications and Correspondence
Correspondence to be addressed at the time of the specific hearing.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
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3. Hearings:
9:30 Charles Ivey 2005 -B -01
Conc. 5, Part Lot 6 (Oro)
2479 Line 4 N.
In Attendance: Mr. Charles Ivey, owner
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Lynda Aiken, seconded by Michelle Lynch
"That the Committee hereby Grant Consent Application 2005 -B -01 subject to the
following list of conditions:
1. That three copies of a Reference Plan for the subject lands indicating the
severed parcel be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to
the Secretary- Treasurer;
2. That the applicant prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
3. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro - Medonte; and,
4. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled
within one year from the date of the giving of the notice.
.....Carried."
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9:40 Harry Eisses & John Eisses 2005 -B -02
Conc.3, Part Lots 26 & 27 (Oro)
975 Line 2 S.
In Attendance: Mr. Klaus Jacoby, solicitor for applicants
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Michelle Lynch
"That the Committee hereby Grant Consent Application 2005 -B -02 subject to
the following conditions:
1. That three copies of a Reference Plan for the subject land indicating the
severed parcel be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to
the Secretary- Treasurer;
2. That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
3. That the severed lands be merged in title with 918 Line 3 North and that
the provisions of Subsection 3 or 5 of Section 50 of The Planning Act
apply to any subsequent conveyance or transaction involving the subject
lands;
4. That the applicants solicitor provide an undertaking that the severed lands
and the lands to be enhanced will merge in title;
5. That the applicants solicitor provide an undertaking that the metal clad
shed has been fully converted to a residential accessory
building /structure, not relating to an agricultural operation;
6. That the applicants verify that the sewage system meets the minimum
required setbacks to property lines as per Part 8 of the Ontario Building
Code;
7. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro - Medonte; and,
8. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled
within one year from the date of the giving of the notice.
.....Carried."
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9:50 Carolyn Charlene Clark 2005 -A -02
Conc. 1, Plan 1, Part Lots 14 & 15, Part 2 on 51R -32684
71 Barrie Terrace (Oro)
In Attendance: Ms. Carolyn Clark, applicant, Mr. Klaus Jacoby, solicitor for
applicant
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Dave Edwards, seconded by Lynda Aiken
"That the Committee hereby approve application 2005 -A -02 as follows:
THAT PERMISSION TO EXPAND A LEGAL NON - CONFORMING USE
IS GRANTED FOR 71 BARRIE TERRACE TO INCLUDE A SECOND
STOREY, AN ATTACHED GARAGE AND A CANTILEVERING DECK
and subject to the following conditions:
1. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's
Chief Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final
and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13;
2. The dwelling maintain the existing 14.5 metre (47.5 feet) setback from the
average high water mark;
3. The cantilevering deck shall be no closer than 11 metres (36 feet) from the
average high water mark;
4. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of
compliance with the Committee's decision by verifying in writing that
conditions 2 and 3 are met;
5. That the applicant obtains approval and a permit, if required, from the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority;
6. That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out in the
application and on the sketch submitted with the application dated January
26, 2005 and approved by the Committee; and,
7. That the applicants obtain approval for a Change of Use Sewage
Application from the Township of Oro- Medonte Building Department.
.....Carried."
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10:00 Township Initiated — Laurel View Homes Phase 1 2005 -B -01
Plan 741, Lots 4, 14, 28, 32, 38, 57 & 65 (Oro)
Acting Secretary- Treasurer read letter from Patrick & Erin Teas, 28
Tanglewood Cres., received February 2, 2005 verbatim to the Committee
members and those present in the audience.
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Dave Edwards, seconded by Garry Potter
"That the Committee hereby Approve Minor Variance Application 2005 -A -03.
.....Carried."
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10:10 Carol & Dalton Chapman 2005 -B -03
Conc.9, West Part Lot 7 (Medonte)
370 Warminster Sideroad
In Attendance: Mr. Aubrey Ford, solicitor for applicants, Ms. Carol
Chapman, applicant, Doug Johnstone, 4377 Line 8 N.
Acting Secretary- Treasurer read letter from Christine Gutmann,
Environmental Planner, County of Simcoe, received February 9, 2005
verbatim to the Committee members and those present in the audience.
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Dave Edwards, seconded by Michelle Lynch
"That the Committee hereby Grant Consent Application 2005 -13-03 subject to the
following list of conditions:
1. That three copies of a Reference Plan for the subject lands indicating the
severed parcel be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to
the Secretary- Treasurer;
2. That the applicant prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
3. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro - Medonte; and,
4. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled
within one year from the date of the giving of the notice.
....Carried."
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10:20 Bowman Construction A -19/03 (Revised)
Plan M -10, Lot 14 (Medonte)
13 Pine Ridge Trail
In Attendance: Mr. Randy Bowman, applicant
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Lynda Aiken, seconded by Michelle Lynch
"That the
Committee hereby
Approve
Minor Variance application A -19/03 as
revised to
include a 14.86 m2
(160 ft2)
attached deck, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the area of the proposed deck be no larger than 14.86 m2 (160 ft);
2. That the Building Department ensure that condition 1 is satisfied;
3. That the setbacks be in conformity with the dimensions as set out in the
application and on the sketch submitted, submitted January 28, 2005 and
approved by the Committee;
4. That the applicant satisfies the conditions of the minor variance granted
June 10, 2004; and,
5. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief
Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and
binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
.....Carried."
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6. Other Business
- Adoption of minutes for January 13, 2005 Meeting
Moved by Michelle Lynch, Seconded by Garry Potter
"That the minutes for the January 13th 2005 Meeting be adopted as
printed and circulated
...Carried."
7. Adiournment
Moved by Dave Edwards, Seconded by Michelle Lynch
"We do now adjourn at 11:20 a.m."
(NOTE: A tape of this meeting is available for review.)
Chairperson,
Allan Johnson
... Carried."
Secretary- Treasurer,
Andy Karaiskakis
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