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02 28 2007 Council AgendaTOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 TIME: 7:00 P.M. 1. OPENING OF MEETING BY THE MAYOR 2. PRAYER /CONTEMPLATION /REFLECTION 3. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 5. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF — IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT" 6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: a) Minutes of Council Meeting of February 14, 2007. 7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS: a) Lesley Mijatovic, Registrar & Manager, Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario, correspondence dated February 1, 2007 re: Tamara Obee, Achievement of Recertification of Certified Human Resources Professional Designation. 8. PUBLIC MEETINGS: None. 9. DEPUTATIONS: a) 7:00 p.m. Jim McIntosh, Board President, Hospice Simcoe, correspondence dated January 24, 2007 re: Hospice Simcoe Mission, Residential Hospice Update and Request of Support. b) 7:10 p.m. Marion Parrott, Ontario's Lake Country, correspondence dated February 9, 2007 re: Funding Assistance Request for 2007. 10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE: a) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, minutes of January 12, 2007 meeting. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. b) Barrie Public Library, minutes of November 23, 2006 and December 21, 2006 meetings. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. c) Barry Degeer, Secretary, Simcoe County Plowman's Association, correspondence received February 21, 2007 re: 2007 Grants & Donations Request. Staff Recommendation: Receipt and Referred to 2007 Budget Deliberations. d) Shannon Scully, Co- ordinator, Canadian Red Cross, correspondence dated February 19, 2007 re: Proclamation Request, March, 2007 "Red Cross Month ". Staff Recommendation: Receipt, Proclaim and Post to Township's Website. 11. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN: None. 12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS: a) Councillor Allison re: 2007 Making the Most of Energy Conference, June 4 -5, 2007, Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, Toronto. 13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: a) Committee of the Whole minutes, meeting held on February 21, 2007. b) Committee of Adjustment minutes, meeting held on February 15, 2007. 14. COMMUNICATIONS: a) Dennis Lee, correspondence dated February 8, 2007 re: Ravines of Medonte Park Association Rink Proposal. b) Heather Reid, Assistant Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of New Tecumseth, correspondence dated February 13, 2007 re: Resolution to Province Petitioning Sustainable Funding for Conservation Authorities. c) Fred Nix, Chair, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, correspondence dated February 16, 2007 re: Provincial /Municipal — Conservation Authority Funding Shortfall. d) Association of Municipalities of Ontario, re: AMO 2007 Annual Conference, August 19- 22, 2007, Westin Ottawa Hotel & Ottawa Congress Centre. 15. IN- CAMERA: None. 16. BY -LAWS: a) By -Law No. 2007 -023 A By -law to Amend By -law No. 2007 -021, being A By -law to Appoint Representatives to Various Committees /Organizations and Technical Support Groups and to Repeal By -law Nos. 2004 - 011, 2004- 018, 2004- 021, 2004- 035, 2004- 130, 2005 -102 and 2005 -121. b) By -Law No. 2007 -024 A By -law to Appoint Municipal Weed Inspectors and to Repeal By -law No. 2006 -026. c) By -Law No. 2007 -026 A By -law to Enter Into a Letter of Understanding with The Corporation of the County of Simcoe and the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services for Participation in the Public Access Defibrillator Program. d) By -Law No. 2007 -027 A By -law to Enter Into an Agreement Between The Corporation of the Township of Oro- Medonte and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of the Solicitor General on behalf of the Ontario Provincial Police and The Corporation of the County of Simcoe and Such Municipalities and Other Legal Entities (Collectively " Simcoe Municipalities ") for the Provision of 9 -1 -1 Central Emergency Reporting Bureau (CERB) Service. e) By -Law No. 2007 -028 A By -law to Amend By -law No. 2006 -052, Being a By -law to Appoint Building Inspectors /By -law Enforcement Officers. 17. CONFIRMATION BY -LAW NO. 2007 -025. 18. QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 19. ADJOURNMENT shapmg Erganize fia rzoF "`t r:XEBieStifB � y1� February 1, 2007 Mrs. Tamara Obee, CHRP Human Resources Officer Oro - medonte, Township of Box 100 148 Line 7 South Oro, ON LOL 2X0 Dear Tamara: % f on b� I am writing to confirm that the information you submitted for recertification of your Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRPTM) designation has been accepted. Please keep a copy of the information you submitted for your records. In an effort to simplify requirements and as a result of member feedback HRPAOT'A has aligned your next recertification deadline date with your membership renewal. Therefore your next recertification period extends from July 6, 2007 to May 31, 2011. As requested by members, you will be billed for your recertification as part of your membership renewal in the year you are due to recertify May 31, 2011 You are encouraged to use the online, writeable recertification log to track your professional development activities. This tool is exclusive to HRPAO and is an easy and convenient method to track your activities. Part of the requirements for retaining your designation includes continuous membership with the association. Please renew your membership when you receive your invoice this year. The CHRP designation is the benchmark of excellence for Human Resources practitioners. It signifies that you not only possess the training, knowledge and expertise to meet the rigorous demands placed on the HR functions, but it assures employers that you remain current on Human Resources issues and trends through continuous professional development activities. If you have any questions, please contact the Professional Standards Department at 1- 800 -387- 1311 or 416 - 923 -2324 x343 and we would be pleased to assist you. On behalf of HRPAO I wish you continued success in your career and thank you for your support of the CHRP designation. aic, CHRP Registrar & Manager, Chapter Services Human Resources Professionals 1992 -2 3100F Sveei West Tel 416923 2324 Fax 416923 7264 i Association of Ontario Toronto, ON M< "V 3E2 Toll -free 1.800387 *311 Wednesday, Januarz 24, 2007 Dear MaN or Hughes & Members of Council: 1 jAN a 8 2007 ORO- 1VIEDONTE I On behalf of the Board of Directors at Hospice Simcoe, I am writing to formall} request an opportunit% to address Oro - Medonte Council. The intent would be to make presentation regarding the mission of our agener, to up -date }on regarding the status of plans to build a Residential Hospice in the Cit) of Barrie, and to respectfull} request ) our Council's support for our on -going work to make this vital project a realit3 for the community. Hospice Simcoe is a charitable, volunteer based organization, providing non - medical support to individuals and families dealing with life - threatening illness or grieving the loss of a Loved one. We have been serving the communit) since 1988. In earl- October, 2005, Health Minister Smitherman announced new operational funding for Residential Hospice Services in the Province of Ontario_ This new funding will be phased in over time, based on communit}° readiness to operate, with $580,000 targeted to support each free standing, 10 bed facilit) . Accordingly, Hospice Simcoe has been targeted to receive these new dollars beginning April of 2007. We plan to be operational by March 31, 2008. At Hospice Simcoe, residents and loved ones will receive expert care and support. Our home- like, caring environment will bring hope and comfort, allowing families to focus on spending quality time together. In this residential facility, we will ensure that neither residents nor their loved ones are alone during this last and important phase of life's journei . Our residential -home' will provide an alternative setting to hospital, when a curative approach is no longer possible. Hospice Palliative Care is about caring, not curing -- it's about helping our clients to live with dignit), in comfort until the end of life. It includes pain and s}mptom management, social, ps5 chological, emotional and spiritual support_ All services are provided at no cost to the client and are available to au} one in need. Death and illness are an inevitable part of fife. I would respectfully encourage Oro- Mcdonte Council to consider how it might support Hospice Simcoe, in our effort to provide meaningful End -Of -Life support for residents of Barrie and the surrounding townships. I look forward to hearing from A on. Sitr erel},� -� ? � i McIntosh —" Hospice Simcoe Board President Hospice Si o Main Office Lint 545, 80 Bradford Street, Barrie, ON LAN 6S7 '1 %ieRh>n.: (?05) 722 -5995 Fax: (705) 22 -0716 senrte E-rxail: info(?/hospicesimcoe.ca Website: www.hospicesimeoexa r ,_ The Matthews House Day Centre 6028 Hi ,"hwav 89, RRn 5, Cookstown, ON 101, 1L0 'telephone: (705) 435 -,7218 Fax: (705)f35 -2755 E -mail: matthi wshouseC?hospicesimcoe.ca R� H February 16, 2007 THE ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL OF BARRIE 201 GEORGIAN DRIVE BARRIE ONTARIO L4M 61012 TELEPHONE (7005) 728 -9802 Mr. Jim McIntosh Chair, Board of Directors Hospice Simcoe 80 Bradford Street, Box 545 Barrie, ON LAIN 6S7 RVH 1415 Gear Jim. Hospice Simcoe is an extremely important service in our community to support individuals and their families as they cope with end- of -Iife issues. Your programming and dedicated staff and volunteers have an important track record of performance to service residents of central and southern Simcoe County. At Royal Victoria Hospital our palliative care team have always valued its wonderful oaf inership wit;, your org6nization. The development of residential hospice is long overdue in our community and we applaud the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's decision to provide a large proportion of operating funding support for this initiative to be delivered by Hospice Simcoe. Residential hospice care is an important alternative that is woefully lacking at present in this community. For years, individuals and families have yearned for a less "institutionabtype" setting for care. We are pleased to provide support to this initiative by keeping our partnership of care strong and participating in the planning process to open the new 10 -bed centre. Our own campaign to raise funds from the local and regional communities the RVH time and ansion and the we expect too mt e Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre has been underway for e seeking support for the foreseeable future. In our planning, we are counting on the doors to the new residential hospice to open to offer more options for palliative care. We also anticipate that the opening of your new centre allow hospital to re -shape its services to concentrate on intensive, shorter term symptom on the Renderings of the site plan and building are very appealing and we and co dent al beds into the new integration of Hospice Simcoe's offices, g P y P centre. This facility will certainly provide you with a more effective and efficient way to service our growing community. The Royal Victoria Hospital has been and continues to be a supporter of Hospice Simcoe. Our experience with past and current fundraising is that this community has a very big stands behind organizations that are committed to improving the life of its residents. We look forward to celebrating the opening of the new residential hospice. Yours truly, THEE RPYAL VICTORI O-}S-PITAL L,�}p t 4__ i Ja / /ce M. Skot, WSc, CHE President & Chief Executive Officer. P 601c, COUNT ME IN! The (Mission of Hospice Simcoe is to Enhance the Quality of Life for people facing advanced illness, death and bereavement Our Vision: Quality End of Life Care for Everyone "The death of a loved one may be the most devastating experience we will ever have. Our son had a choice as to where to spend his final days. For most people facing end of life crises, these options are not currently available." & Janet Paddison, Campaign Chairs COUNT ME !N! Many people in our community, along with their families and loved ones, face the challenge of living with a life- threatening illness. Hospice Simcoe reaches out to these people, all of whom need support as a life ends. No one should have to travel this road alone, scared and frightened, not sure what to expect nor where to go for help. Some travelers on this road have been able to ease their anguish by taking one important step, contacting Hospice Simcoe. We have provided compassionate care and support to them Now we want to expand the circle of care that is available. A residential Hospice facility providing end -of -life care will enable us to help even more those people who seek and need our help. Our planned Hospice residence will offer another important choice regarding their care to those diagnosed with a life- threatening illness, and to their families and caregivers when home care is not possible and hospital care is not necessary. We realize that our biggest challenge in providing such a necessary residence will be raising the money required. We will need over 2.5 million in capital dollars. In addition, funds will be needed for furnishings and equipment. To achieve our goal of providing an increased spectrum of care, help from our community will be necessary. A great deal of help through gifts of money, donations of service and goods will be needed from a broad range of people. There is basically no one in the community who at some time will not need and benefit from the care we can offer. Our campaign, therefore, must be the community's campaign! Our campaign slogan is `Count Me In! ". Everyone in the community is invited — urged - to help make this residence a reality. Be a part of our project to respond to the needs of people who are ending their life's journey and to their grieving families. Please say "Count Me In!" Please join us as we expand the Circle of Care available in our community by providing a comforting home for those facing the ending of their lives. We need you, for without you, our campaign will be missing a key ingredient! Jim McIntosh, President, Hospice Simcoe Board of Directors -- hospice h___ HOSPICE SIMCOE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Expanding the Circle of Care Hospice volunteers have become the largest number of direct service providers within Ontario's voluntary health care sector, reflecting the growing need for compassionate support in the home or in a home -like setting. • In 1986 a group of concerned individuals in Barrie planned a way to provide meaningful assistance to those who were seriously ill and dying in our community • in 1988 Hospice Simcoe was formed and achieved Charity status. We are a not - for - profit volunteer based organization governed jointly by a Board of Directors and the Ministry of Health. We are also an active member of the Hospice Association of Ontario. • We serve the City of Barrie, all of South Simcoe, parts of Oro- Medonte and Springwater Townships. • We are one of four community Hospices in Simcoe County • Hospice Simcoe presently operates out of two sites — Head Office at 80 Bradford Street in Barrie and Mathews House at 6028 Highway 89, Township of Essa. • Each year we provide essential support and services to over 1500 people, both those who are dying and those who are grieving. The demand for our support and service is increasing at a rapid rate due both to the number of aged people and to the growing population of Barrie and the surrounding area. Everyone in our service area is a potential client but few accept or plan for this inevitability. • Every day at Hospice Simcoe, miraculous things happen. Through support and understanding from the staff and volunteers, hearts are touched and families brought closer together, fears are lessened and grief made more bearable. "Support has many shapes and sizes and comes in many ways. Hospice has shaped our home and family to be more supportive than we would have been on our own" -3- Edith's Family i Expanding the "Circle of Care" Most Canadians - if given a choice - would prefer to die in a homelike setting. However, although 90% of Canadians would like to remain in their own homes during the final stages of their lives, 75% of deaths still take place in hospitals and long -term care homes. . For almost twenty years, the staff and volunteers of Hospice Simcoe have helped families and individuals deal with death. They comfort and empower those people living with a life- threatening illness or those who are grieving by offering information, support, hope, choice, dignity, and compassionate care. The help offered by Hospice Simcoe also includes referrals to other appropriate community services, particularly those that can help with the relief of pain and the management of symptoms and those that can give advice and support for psychological problems, financial difficulties and family concerns Those of us at Hospice are honoured to care for others when they need it most. We understand how difficult and frightening it can be for people facing advancing illness and death and for families handling grief — and that is why we are committed to making each hour, each day as comfortable and rewarding as possible for those we serve. More and more Hospice Simcoe clients find that receiving the care they need in their own homes is not possible either because they lack a family or friend support network, or their home or apartment is not suitable for the type of care they require. Through our work over the years we have realized that there is clearly a demonstrable need for a residence offering Hospice care in our area. We believe that those who are dying have the right to choose where they will live out their final days - for some that might be home, for others a hospital or a long -term care facility. A residential facility as part of Hospice Simcoe will provide another option. It would make it possible for more of us and our family members to choose the place in which to live out our lives. Death is very personal, and these choices are or will be our choices. Increased requests for service by an aging and growing population will require Hospice to include a place of peace, comfort, care and support in its forms of care. Meeting the expectations of our residents and their families are the guiding principles behind our planned new residential home. A residential Hospice home will help us expand our "Circle of Care' "At Hospice Simcoe, residents and loved ones will receive expert care and support. Our home -like, caring environment will bring hope and comfort, allowing families to focus on spending quality time together. In this residential facility, we will ensure that neither you nor your loved one is alone during this last and important phase of life's journey." - Hospice - -- Jan Janssen — Executive Director, Hospice Simcoe 111 111 • • t- • '- 11111117111 111 • • In January of 2005, we purchased land located on Aconley Court in the northeast part pf Barrie, about a kilometer or so from the Royal Victoria Hospital. The land is just south of the intersection of Georgian Drive and Penetanguishene Road. Our plan had been to build a facility that would allow much needed extra space for outreach services, volunteer training and support, and the ongoing administration of core programs On October 4, 2005, the Minister of Health and Long -term Care, George Smitherman announced major funding changes aimed at improving end -of -life care services. "While many people diagnosed with life- threatening illnesses would prefer to live out their days at home, most have no choice but to do so in hospital." He went on to say, "We are giving them a choice. We are enhancing end -of -life care at home and funding nursing and personal support services in residential hospices, so that people can live out their lives with as much dignity and comfort as possible" His statement carried with it the promise of $580,000 in annualized provincial operating dollars for Hospice Simcoe On November 28, 2005, the Board of Hospice Simcoe unanimously voted to revise the previous building plan to include a 10- bed residential component. The residence will be developed in accordance with Hospice Association of Ontario Standards and guidelines from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The architectural plans have now been revised to include this extra space. Our Hospice Residence will offer comfortable home -like surroundings for residents. The rooms will also be large enough to accommodate the needs of visiting family members. Pleasant common areas will encourage families and friends to visit with the residents and prepare and share meals. The gathering of family members and friends will reduce the feelings of loneliness and despair faced by many dying residents. Our Hospice Simcoe facility has been specially designed with the residents and their families in mind. The over - riding focus is on comfort, dignity, convenience and ambience to provide the residents, their family and friends with the most home -like setting possible. Hospice "This residential Hospice will offer a welcome option to patients and their families. The care, the kindness and the surroundings will bring peace of mind to the entire family. It will be a tremendous addition to our community." Dr. Bryn Pressnail, Clinical Director Cancer Care Program Royal Victoria Hospital Barrie Hospice Simcoe Capita/ Campaign Project A successful Capital Campaign will allow us to build the permanent home for Hospice that we have planned for Barrie. It is estimated that we will need to raise in excess of 2.5 million over the next year to move our project into reality The planned residential facility and program will provide an alternative setting for those living with life- threatening illness and who can no longer be cared for at home, yet do not require the acute care provided through a hospital setting. The focus will be on caring not curing, and both residents and family members will be provided with high quality, compassionate end -of -life care. Aside from the humane reasons for providing a Hospice facility there are economic ones: A recent analysis by the Hospital Association of Ontario estimates the average daily cost for one acute hospital bed to be approximately $850 compared to $280 for a Residential Hospice bed. Over a 5 -year time -frame financially supporting a 10 bed community hospice versus supporting 10 acute care hospital beds would result in a saving of $8.6 million. This would result in a significant saving for local hospitals and at the same time will help free up acute care beds for curative treatment. Our Capital Campaign Committee, co- chaired by Janet and Terry Paddison, has started to work hard at raising the needed money. Hospice Simcoe already owns the land on Aconley Court. The committee is confident that with the help of the community the remainder of the money will be raised on time. Janet, Terry and their committee are acutely aware of the need for this building At the same time the Property Committee is working with the professionals in the building community to reduce the costs of development and construction by seeking donations of materials, labour and professional services, u Hospice h___ Jim McIntosh, President of the Board of Hospice Simcoe speaking of this exciting project said: "Our Board of Directors believes that the climate has never been better for undertaking this project and that we have a responsibility to meaningfully respond to needs within our community.... We are moving forward with confidence." The key question from Jim, Janet, Terry and all the committee members is "CAN WE COUNT YOU IN?" Our Dream A Home for Hospice Expanding the Circle of Care Can We Count You In? Hospice q'___ NAMING OPPORTUNITIES Hospice House $300,000 Residential Win $150,000 Program Win $150,000 Courtyard $100,000 Lobby $100,000 Library $75,000 Resident Rooms 10 @ $50,000 each $50,000 Gardens 2 @ $25,000 $50,000 Tub -Spa Room $25,000 Assistant Executive Director Office $20,000 Day Program Office $20,000 Finance Analyst's Office $20,000 Fund Developer's Office $20,000 Room Furnishings TBD I1:7 Circle of Friends Room NAMED Multi- Purpose Therapy Room NAMED Executive Director Office NAMED Bereavement Coordinator Office NAMED Service Coordinator Office NAMED Volunteer Coordinator Office NAMED Residential Coordinator Office NAMED Administration Office NAMED Quiet Room RESERVED Dining & Kitchen Area RESERVED Staff Meeting & Lunch Room RESERVED Caregiver Lounge RESERVED -8- Hospice I - -- How Can I Obtain More Information Regarding Hospice Simcoe Or Ways of Making a Donation? Please call Hospice Simcoe at 722 -5995 and ask to speak to Cassie Smith, Campaign Assistant or Jan Janssen, Executive Director. They can also put you in touch with any member of the: Capital Campaign Leadership Team • Campaign Chairs — Janet and Terry Paddison • Campaign Director— Barbara Richards • President Board of Directors — Jim McIntosh • Executive Director— Jan Janssen Honourary Chair— Dr, Rick Irvin • Budget and Finance Chair— Ben Lapshinoff • Leadership Gifts Council Co- Chairs — John (Bud) Cockburn To be named • Business Community Council Co- Chairs Roxanne Bouchard Bob Mogridge • Community Groups and Awareness Council Co- Chairs Heather Shortreed John Craig • Individuals/Families Council Co- Chairs Ellen McBride Merle Bodenham • Hospice Simcoe Residential Building Committee Sheri Maynard Bob West • Executive Secretary— John Sisson We welcome your calls and your interest. ®spice t imcoe - v oi3g2I4-c `You matter because of who you are. You matter to the last moment OfYO U-rr life. And we well do all that we can, not only to help you die P eacefully, but also to live until you die.' Dame Cicely Saunders — Founder of Modern Hospice Movement -dollb, , ON 0� oi-Aff $50-0 1M OR Iq M elm, I I-SPICE IM tFA7RF Hospice Simcoe Capital Cam Paign Expanding The Circle of Care `Count Me In!' The Goal - $3 Million Over the next 16months Our vision Quality End ofLife Care for Everyone Hospice Simcoe Providing Compassionate Ca-re and Services since IBM 90% of Canadians would prefer to live and die a t home Only 15 %get their wish Due to lack of comprehensive support services in their community. A Home for Hospice would make i*t possible for everyone to have a choice. Hospice Simcoe comforts and empowers people on life's journey, especially those Ii ving with a life threatening illness or with grief Offering information *Support 'Hope ' Choice 0 Dignity Meaning Compassionate Care Hospice Staff an d over 200 Trained Volun te ers Provide Compassionate Care to Over 1500 clients a year Social Psychological Emotional Spiritual Practical support Referrals to appropriate community services and partners All Services Provided at No Cost to Clients or Residents Our Community Partners Local Hospitals Gilda's Club Oncology /Cancer Programs Season's Centre for Grieving Children Home Care Family Physicians Long Term Care Homes Retirement Homes Group Homes A Residential Hospice One of the few improvements in community continuing care that will offer better efficiency and service at lower costs. Will free up much needed hospital resources — 10 beds Ave-rage cost of Hospital bed - $850. a day Ave-rage cost for a Hospice Residential bed is $290. a day Over a five year time frame, 10 residential Hospices would save $8.6 Million Residential Hospice will reduce health care costs and local hospitals will have ten more beds for acute care purposes Everyone in our Service Area Is A Potential Client Hospice Simcoe Capital Campaign Expanding the Circle of Care `Count Me In!' The number of Canadians aged 65+ has quadrupled since 1961. Our area has a higher percentage of seniors than other areas in the province. Expected to increase into 2016. This will result in a dramatic increase in requests for services, by an aging population. Increase in requests fora `home away from home' - offering choices for end of life care A place of peace, comfort, care and support so you or a loved one does not need to die in a hospital. A home for residents, their families and all their loved ones. Meeting these Expectations &Providing Choice Are the G uiding Principles Behind our new Residential Home Hospice Simcoe Capital Cam apign Expanding the Circle of Care `Count Me In!' We need Your Assistance Be a partner with us —make your community aware of the Capital Campaign and all the opportunities to help us with the campaign. Residents can help us financially Residents can help us as a volunteer This home willserve all ages and any end -of -life- illness Support our campaign in many ways Support and endorsement from your township Expanding the Circle of Care in Our Communities Building a Home for Hospice r WAa `Count You In ?' ,g �4 1 1�1 M% .. a-, The Hug' Robert Pope — Artist and Former Client of Hospice Simcoe February 9, 2007 Mr. Doug Irwin Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro, ON LOL 2X0 Dear Mr. Irwin: 3 "t f -SP,' 5 a `'07 I would like to request a deputation to the Mayor and Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte on behalf of Ontario's Lake Country for Wednesday, February 28, 2007. At the deputation, representatives of Ontario's Lake Country will present a request to the Township of Oro - Medonte for funding assistance. The funds requested will assist with the 2007 operation of Ontario's Lake Country. Ontario's Lake Country is a vital and pro- active organization created in 1999 for the purpose of promoting the region and showcasing the exciting recreational and tourism attractions in the City of Orillia, Mnjikaning First Nation, Oro - Medonte, Ramara and Severn Townships. Throughout its history, the organization has developed and implemented many successful marketing initiatives. It has been a success due to the impact and support of the community partners. This support has allowed Ontario's Lake Country to focus on its mission - "bringing visitors to our region to enjoy the beauty and excitement of our four seasons playground ". Ontario's Lake Country is moving forward! Yours truly, /� ,� f a ,LA� Marian Parrott, Agent for Bruce Chappell Chair, Moving Forward Task Force Ontario's Lake Country 705 -326 -2654 ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY February 28, 2007 rya A mot. ^� a o- vTaR,10's a�e Country ...for all seasons MNJINBNINR• RRIEEIR• RRR-MERRNTE• RRMARB -SEVERN e • I r 9 , • w -rr� sa O%ITA`f,IO'S Lie Country ...for all seasons MNJIRANINR•RRIIIIA•ORO MERRNTE•RAMARA-SEVERN ' • • yr 12. MW 1, 100111� 2 �r . 19sing five districts — Orillia, Oro- Medonte, ing, Ramara, and Severn, Ontario's Lake Country season destination paradise. 'Fla-f-i"o-'s Lake Country is governed by the Ontario's Lake untry Marketing Board, snot- for - profit corporation, a deriving revenues from donations, membership fees, government grants, municipal funding, and other fundraising initiatives. The company is incorporated under the laws of Ontario, by letters patent, without share capital. r is of Ontario's Lake Country originated in the ity Casino Task Force, originally created with al of Casino Rama in the region in 1996. The ...f the Task Force was to facilitate the integration of i .no Rama with the tourism sector, community organizations, and members of the business community. Owl "The benef is or cooperative marketing for dependent operator or small ization are without question. Each - ested carries multiples of value and nded reach into a competitive y marketplace, when it is coupled with partners who share the same marketing goals" Bruce Stanton, M.P., Simcoe North J - T hjuary 2007, the Ontario's Lake Country Moving Task Force was formed to develop mmendations for the restructuring of Ontario's Lake untry. • The following recommendations will be made to Ontario's Lake Country at the Annual General Meeting in mid - April. :wring 4 rioTT�ke Country will move forward with icturiQg, process. will include organizational restructuring of: • The Board of Directors • The Executive Committee • Adjunct Committees, and • The hiring of an Executive Director • The hiring of Assistant Coordinators s r Executive Director Assistant W Membership Committee 6 Board of Directors 1s Executive Committee 6 Fundraising Committee Marketing Committees O -NTAT,,I OAS 'a��e Country ...for all seasons MUKANINR•RRIEEIA•RRR MERRNTE•RAMARA-SEVERN Management Committees !unng F REFERENCI To supervise, review, and encourage the administration of Ontario's Lake Country, the development, implementation, and measurement of marketing initiatives. 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These committees ma be sector driven and create and exist for the deve opment and duration of specific marketing initiatives. Management Committee Will assist staff with the operations of the organization, i.e. budgeting, reporting, etc. :t�uring Fundraising Committee Will assist staff with corporate sponsorship campaigns, - liaison with government bodies for grant a pp lications , plan . e -_:and develop special events. Membership Committee Will assist staff with building and maintaining a strong membership base. C1�Jfl�f; ! n, C a E � UfL r iWAVii"ITS Develops Rwl� r) c ) ve 09V', F As 0_NTAT,,I OAS 'a��e country ...for all seasons MNJIRANINS•RRIEEIA•ORO MERRNTE•RAMARA-SEVERN r O%ITA`'iO'S sentr y J rj-' /40 Country ®u MNJINPNINR• RRIE IIP•RRRMERRNTE•RNMARA- SEVERN Plan for 2007 \ ONTATOAS �' 'a��e country J Lake Country for all seasons MWdINAWIN6. ORIlIIB •OROMEDONTE•RBMARB•SEVERN tmw F-j wo Fundinq Sources s r r) J ( J �)tl F];E]tJ 1fId! 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H D vv C_ I ding Ontario's Lake A/ill Benefit Your Reoic F\ O�%TTARI OAS M MOe Country ..for all seasons MNJINANINR•RRIEEIA•ORO MERRNTE•RAMARA-SEVERN Ottawa Room 702 Justice Building Ottawa ON K1A OA6 Tel: 613- 996 -6582 Fax: 613- 996 -3128 Bruce Stanton Member of Parliament Depute Simcoe North /Nord Midland 295 King Street Edwards Village Square Midland, ON L4R 3M5 Tel: 705- 527 -7654 Fax: 705- 527 -7668 Orillia 575 West Street South Willow Court, Unit ?A Orillia, ON L3V 7146 Tel: 705 - 327 -0513 Fax: 705- 327 -8310 February 12, 2007 Re: Ontario's Lake Country Dear Colleagues: Prior to my election as M.P. for Simcoe North, I spent my career in the tourism industry as an independent owner /operator and industry trade association participant. My involvement with Ontario's Lake Country proved to be most beneficial to the promotion of our tourism businesses, Bayview- Wildwood Resort, and the Cottages at Port Stanton. I encourage you to support Ontario's Lake Country to continue to improve the tourism economy of our municipalities and the indirect benefits that accrue to all sectors of our economy from tourism. The benefits of cooperative marketing for the independent operator or small organization are without question. Each dollar invested carries multiples of value and extended reach into a competitive marketplace when it is coupled with partners who share the same marketing goals. The Ontario's Lake Country organization has the ability to attract more visitors to the five principle member regions — through cooperation and the sharing of common expenses. Also, a cooperative marketing approach has more success attracting participation, financial and otherwise, from other levels of government. At the centre of every successful cooperative marketing program, there will always be a leader or facilitator who gathers and formulates the winning message, materials and media. These programs do not come together on their own, since the participants are busy with their daily business interests and challenges. Administrative and common expenses are necessary — but the ideal program keeps these expenses to a minimum. Ontario's Lake Country is moving forward. I urge your municipality to continue your support of this leader in tourism marketing for our region. Sincerely, r Bruce Stanton M.P. Simcoe North ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING REPORT FOR THE YEARS 2001 TO 2006 FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE February 28, 2007 Marketing Report Summary Ontario's Lake Country has grown and evolved. Throughout this time, however, one fact has remained constant — the organization's ability to create and develop innovative marketing programs designed with one goal - to promote tourism products, services, events, and sectors in Ontario's Lake Country. A review of the financial performance of Ontario's Lake Country and the marketing initiatives outlined below show an organization whose operational budgets were minimal, while marketing dollars were maximized through the participation of industry partnerships, and Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Program grants. These marketing programs were implemented primarily as a result of the vision and dedication of the organization's key Executive and Directors. Ontario's Lake Country has achieved remarkable success. In fact, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership, in recognition of this success, currently uses Ontario's Lake Country as a model of unique partnerships and successful marketing. High impact promotional and advertising initiatives were accomplished as a result of cooperative partnership funding. Provincial and national tourism organizations are supporting regional partnerships that work together with a common vision. It will be those that can work together that will take advantage of matching funding dollars. Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE RETURN ON MARKETING INVESTMENT WITH ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY In 2001 your investment was .................. ............................... ............................Nil For this investment, you participated in a marketing campaign valued at.......... $10,700.00 In 2002 your investment was ........................ .......... .......... .............. .... - $5,000.00 For this investment, you participated in a marketing campaign valued at.......... $28,869.00 In 2003 your investment was ............................... ............................... $10,000.00 For this investment, you participated in a marketing campaign valued at........ $126,987.00 In 2004 your investment was ............................... ............................... $10,000.00 For this investment, you participated in a marketing campaign valued at........ $308,054.62 In 2005 your investment was ............................... ............................... $10,000.00 For this investment, you participated in a marketing campaign valued at........ $273,380.00 In 2006 your investment was ............................... ............................... $10,000.00 For this investment, you participated in a marketing campaign valued at.......... $97,152.21 Your total investment in Ontario's Lake Country......... $45,000.00 You participated in marketing campaigns totalling ....................... $845,142.83 ONTARIO TOURISM MARKETING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING WITH ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY 2001 ........................................................................................... ............................... $40,000.00 2004 .......................................................................................... ............................... $150,000.00 2005 .......................................................................................... ............................... $139,752.00 2006-- ....... ........ -- ... .......... ... .... ...... .... .......... ... ....... ................ ................................... $6,584.00 Total Grant Funding from Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Program .......................................... ............................... $336,336.00 Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 2 Fall 2001 1. Name of Marketing Initiative: Discover Ontario's Lake Country ... for all seasons" Tabloid Insert Description: A four - colour, 16 page newsprint tabloid was developed to highlight the tourism products, attractions and events in Ontario's Lake Country. This publication was produced by the Orillia Packet & Times Distribution: Via insertion in the Orillia Packet & Times, and distribution at major tourism information centres and Ontario Travel Centres. Total Tabloid Expenditure: $10,700.00 Total Marketing Program Expenditures for 2001 ... .....................$10,700.00 Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 3 2002 1. Name of Marketing Initiative: Description: Time: Total Fall/Winter Multi -Media Advertising Expenditure: Fall/Winter Multi -Media Advertising Campaign A multi -media advertising campaign was developed to promote fall and winter packages in Ontario's Lake Country Late Fall /Early Winter 2002 -2003 $13,936.00 2002 2. Name of Marketing Initiative: Launch of Ontario's Lake Country Website (www.ontarioslakecountry.com) Description: An attractive, user friendly website was created to showcase the Fall/Winter packages and the region Launch Date: Spring 2002 Total Website Expenditure: $4,583.00 2002 3. Name of Marketing Initiative: Truck Wrap Program Description: Two - four - colour, transport truck wraps were created to promote Ontario's Lake Country, in conjunction with JTS Inc Jackson Transportation Systems. The transports were located in stationary positions in Ontario's Lake Country as well as travelling major highway corridors in Southern Ontario. Launch Date: Spring 2002 Total Truck Wrap Expenditure: $10,350.00 Total Marketing Program Expenditures for 2002 ... .....................$28,869.00 Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 2003 1. Name of Marketing Initiative: GTA Fall/Winter Multi -Media Advertising Campaign Description: A multi -media advertising campaign was developed to promote Ontario's Lake Country fall and winter packages in the GTA and South Western Ontario Time: Late Fall /Early Winter 2003 -2004 Total Fall/Winter Multi -Media $66,026.00 Advertising Expenditure: 2003 2. Name of Marketing Initiative: Golf Program Advertising Campaign Description: A golf program advertising campaign was developed to promote golf packages in Ontario's Lake Country Time: Spring 2003 Total Golf Advertising $8,500.00 Expenditures: 2003 3. Name of Marketing Initiative: Ontario's Lake Country Tabloid Description: A four - colour tabloid publication was developed to highlight the sector packages in Ontario's Lake Country. This publication was produced by the Orillia Packet & Times Distribution: Via insertion in the Packet and Times, the Globe and Mail, and via distribution at major tourism information centres and Ontario Travel Centres Total Tabloid Expenditure: $33,907.00 Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 5 2003 4. Name of Marketing Initiative: Description: Distribution: Discover Ontario's Lake Country magazine A four - colour magazine promoting packages in the various sectors of Ontario's Lake Country was developed. Via Ontario Travel Centres and major tourism information centres. Distribution was also accomplished via member locations. Total Discover Magazine $5,175.00 Expenditures: 2003 5. Name of Marketing Initiative: Outdoor Advertising — Billboard Signage Description: An attractive 20' x 10' billboard promoting the image of Ontario's Lake Country was developed and installed in Ramara Township Quantity: One Total Outdoor Advertising $5,883.00 Expenditures: 2003 6. Name of Marketing Initiative: Website Update Description: Redevelopment of the Ontario's Lake Country website to facilitate fulfillment of the fall /winter packages Total Website Update $1,382.00 Expenditures: 2003 7. Name of Marketing Initiative: Promotions Total Promotion Expenditure: $6,114.00 Total Marketing Program Expenditures for 2003 .. ....................$126,987.00 Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 6 K1a 1. Name of Marketing Initiative: Winter 2004 Description: Distribution: Fall 2004 Insert Piece: Fall/Winter Packages and 'Ski and Stay' Advertisement Campaign An extensive multi -media 'Ski and Stay' advertising campaign targeting the GTA and South Western Ontario was developed to promote fall and winter packages in Ontario's Lake Country. Ads in the following media were purchased: Orillia Packet & Times Rogers Media — Fan 590 The New VR Television Hidden Jewels Driving Tour 8 -page Insert Description: 125,000 copies of this 8 -page insert were produced in Fall 2004. 100,000 copies - inserted in The Globe and Mail in late October, early November 25,000 copies — distributed through participating hotels, B & B's, resorts, and Chambers of Commerce Distribution: Via the Globe and Mail and to various parts of Southern Ontario using Ontario Travel Centres. Distribution was accomplished through HTA Distribution Services Total FallfWinter Advertising $118,801.29 Expenditures: Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 2004 2. Name of Marketing Initiative: Spring Package 'Stay and Play' Ad Campaign Description: An extensive multi -media `Stay and Play' advertising campaign targeting the GTA and South Western Ontario was developed to promote spring packages in Ontario's Lake Country. Distribution: Total Spring Advertising Expenditures: 2004 Ads in the following media were purchased: • Toronto Sun • Orillia Packet & Times • Rogers Media — Fan 590 • The New VR Television $75,431.00 3. Name of Marketing Initiative: Golf Marketing Programs Description: A spring advertising campaign targeting the `Stay and Play' golf packages was developed. For the marketing of the golf campaign, print ads were purchased and Ontario's Lake Country attended the Toronto Golf Show and the Toronto Star Golf Show. Distribution: Ads in the following media were purchased: • Fairways Publications • Orillia Packet & Times Total Golf Program $20,831.62 Expenditures: Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 2004 4. Name of Marketing Initiative: Tours of Ontario's Lake Country Tabloid Distribution Description: An eight page four - colour tabloid publication produced in 2003, entitled "Tours of Ontario's Lake Country', was distributed via print media in Ontario's Lake Country, GTA, and South Western Ontario. This publication was produced by the Orillia Packet & Times Distribution: Package tabloid was inserted in the following media: • Globe & Mail — December 18, 2003 - $5,234.54 • Toronto Sun — January 4, 2004 - $6,168.67 • National Post — February 13, 2004 - $2,942.50 • London Free Press - $1,926.00 Total Tabloid Distribution $16,271.71 Expenditures: 2004 5. Name of Marketing Initiative: Marine /Discover Boating Marketing Program Description: A spring advertising campaign targeting the Discover Boating program was developed. For the marketing of the Discover Boating program, print ads were purchased in the marina publication of the Packet & Times. Distribution: Ads were purchased in the Marina Magazine: Total Marine /Discover Boating $10,000.00 Advertising Expenditures: 2004 6. Name of Marketing Initiative: Brochure Total Brochure Expenditure: $6,000.00 Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 2004 7. Name of Marketing Initiative: Redevelopment of the Ontario's Lake Country Website Description: The Ontario's Lake Country website was rebuilt to provide on -line booking services for fulfillment of the sector `Play and Stay' package marketing program. This web based on -line booking system sold Warm Up To Winter package experiences in partnership with 20 local accommodation, four area ski resorts, and ten unique restaurants Time: December 2004 Total Website Redevelopment $24,736.00 Expenditures: 0101 8. Name of Marketing Initiative: Total General Promotion and Marketing Expenditures: General Promotion and Marketing $35,983.00 Total Marketing Program Expenditures for 2004 .. ....................$308,054.62 Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 10 2005 1. Name of Marketing Initiative: Fall Package Program and Warm Up To Winter Packages 'Ski and Stay'Advertisement Campaign Winter 2005 Description: An extensive multi- media'Ski and Stay'advertising campaign targeting the GTA and South Western Ontario was developed to promote fall and Warm Up To Winter packages in Ontario's Lake Country. Media Placement: Advertisements were placed with the following media for the Winter Package campaign: • Toronto Sun • Toronto Star • Packet & Times • CHFI FM98 • The New VR — mid - December through early March 2005 • CTV Television — mid - December through early March 2005 • County of Simcoe Postcards One Page Package A Warm Up To Winter Tabloid was produced in early January Marketing Piece: 2005 and inserted in the following publications: • Toronto Star • Toronto Sun • London Free Press Fall 2005 Description: For the second year in a row, Ontario's Lake Country partnered with accommodations, attractions and the Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour, to offer a Fall Package experience. Media Placement: Total FaIIIWinter Play and Stay Experience Packages 2005 Expenditures: Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 Advertisements were placed with the following media for the Fall Package Program campaign: • Globe and Mail • EZ Rock 97.1 fm $126,800.00 2005 2. Name of Marketing Initiative: Golf Experience Description: Golf packages were developed through participation with local golf courses, accommodations, and Casino Rama. The packages included a round of golf, lunch at Casino Rama, and an overnight stay Media Placement: Advertisements were placed in the following media: • Packet & Times • Golfer's Guide - full page advertisement in issues 1 and 2, for 2005 • Toronto Sun — banner ads ran weekly for nine weeks • Fairways Publication — 7000 GTA Golfer's Guides — advertisement Rack Cards: 10,000 front cover full colour rack cards were produced to promote the golf experience Distribution: Services were provided by Wide Eye Distribution Time: Spring /Summer /Fall 2005 Total Golf Experience $38,241.00 Expenditures: r1i 3. Name of Marketing Initiative: Theatre Experience Marketing Program Description: Theatre Experience packages were developed through participation from live professional theatre in Orillia in conjunction with participating area accommodations and a variety of Ontario's Lake Country cultural attractions and restaurants Media Placement: Advertisements were placed in the following publication: • Globe and Mail — eleven ads placed Time: Summer /Fall 2005 Total Theatre Experience $9,509.00 Expenditures: Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 12 2005 4. Name of Marketing Initiative: Doing Business in Ontario's Lake Country Tabloid Description: A four - colour, four -page tabloid insert entitled "Doing Business in Ontario's Lake Country"was printed by the Orillia Packet & Times and sent to all homes in Ontario's Lake Country via the Orillia Packet & Times extended reach publication. This publication encouraged new members to join Ontario's Lake Country by expanding on membership benefits and outlining Ontario's Lake Country on -line booking system. Total Tabloid Expenditure: $6,930.00 2005 5. Name of Marketing Initiative: Resorts Program Marketing Initiative Description: Horseshoe Resort, Fern Resort, and Bayview Wildwood Resort, included the golf experience, boating experience, and theatre experience, as part of their overall resort offerings Total Resorts Program $1,000.00 Expenditures: 2005 6. Name of Marketing Initiative: Total Voucher Programs Expenditures: Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 `Play and Stay'Voucher Programs $25,769.00 13 2005 7. Name of Marketing Initiative: Marine /Discover Boating Marketing Program Description: A four - colour, Discover Boating Magazine was developed in twc separate runs for distribution at the Toronto Boat Show, the Fall Travel and Leisure show, at member locations, and Ontario Travel Centres. Boating Insert: The Marina Sector distributed 200,000 boating inserts to communities along the Trent /Severn Waterways using Osprey newspapers Total Marine /Discover Boating $24,570.00 Expenditures: 2005 8. Name of Marketing Initiative: Update of Ontario's Lake Country Website Description: The Ontario's Lake Country website was rebuilt to provide customized on -line booking services for fulfillment of the sector `Play and Stay' package marketing program. Visitors were able to book a golf, ski, and theatre package on -line. Total Website Update $1,685.00 Expenditures: r1I 9. Name of Marketing Initiative: General Promotion and Marketing Advertisements were placed in the following media: • Great Fall Drives — a publication from the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership featured a Georgian Bay, Ontario's Lake Country section • Barrie Advance • Packet & Times Total General Promotion $33,697.00 and Marketing Expenditures: Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 14 2005 10. Name of Marketing Initiative: Sig nage and Trade Show Description: A new portable, four - colour, Ontario's Lake Country trade show display booth, featuring vivid photography of the area was created. This display was available to any member participating in trade shows wishing to promote the area. Total Signage and Trade Show $5,179.00 Expenditures: Total Marketing Program Expenditures for 2005 .. ....................$273,380.00 Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 15 _II. 1. Name of Marketing Initiative: Winter 2006 Fall/Winter `Ski and Stay' Programs Description: An multi -media `Ski and Stay'advertising campaign targeting the GTA was developed to promote Warm Up To Winter packages in Ontario's Lake Country. Media Placement: 611171 -1 Rack Cards: Rack Card Distribution: Fall 2006 Advertisements were placed with the following media for the Winter Package campaign: • City Bites • Toronto Star • Toronto Sun • Rogers Media — 680 News Commenced January 8, 2006 10,000 rack cards were produced entitled Warm Up To Winter! Promoting the Play and Stay' package from just $59.99 Ski shows via participating accommodation members and ski resorts, as well as HTA border run Description: For the third year in a row, Ontario's Lake Country partnered with accommodations, attractions and the Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour, to offer a Fall cultural experience. Media Placement: Advertisements were placed with the following media for the Fall Package Program campaign: • Globe and Mail Trade Show: Fall Travel and Leisure Show Total FalllWinter Advertising $35,517.50 Expenditures: Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 16 2006 2. Name of Marketing Initiative: Golf Experience Description: Golf packages were developed through participation with local golf courses, accommodations, and Casino Rama. The packages included a round of golf, lunch at Casino Rama, and an overnight stay Rack Cards: 10,000 full colour rack cards were produced to promote the golf experience, entitled "Golf Getaway Packages... from $89 per person" Distribution of Rack Card: The rack cards were distributed at participating golf courses, accommodations, the Toronto Golf Show Trade Show: Toronto Golf Show — March 2006 Time: Spring /Summer /Fall 2006 Total Golf Experience $4,248.60 Expenditures: 0111. 3. Name of Marketing Initiative: Theatre Experience Marketing Program Description: Theatre Experience Packages were developed through participation from live professional theatre in Orillia in conjunction with participating area accommodations and a variety of Ontario's Lake Country cultural attractions and restaurants Media Placement: Advertisements were placed in the following publications: • The Globe and Mail • Packet & Times • The New Chay 93.1 fm Time: Summer /Fall 2006 Total Theatre Experience $10,438.00 Expenditures: Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 17 ITIR 7. Name of Marketing Initiative: Marine /Discover Boating Marketing Program Description: A new four - colour publication entitled Discover Boating magazine was developed for 2006 for distribution at the Toronto Boat Show in January 2006, the Fall Travel and Leisure Show, at member locations, and Ontario Travel Centres. Distribution: The Discover Boating magazine was distributed via participating member locations, and at the Toronto Boat Show and the Fall Travel and Leisure Show. Media Placement: Advertisements were placed in the following publication: Packet & Times Trade Show: Toronto Boat Show Total Marine /Discover $26,651.72 Boating Expenditures: 2006 8. Name of Marketing Initiative: Update of Ontario's Lake Country Website Description: The Ontario's Lake Country website was updated to provide booking services for fulfillment of the sector Theatre Experience package marketing program. An accommodation button, for accommodation only bookings, was added. Total Website Update $3,800.00 Expenditures: Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 is 2006 9. Name of Marketing Initiative: General Promotion and Marketing Description: In 2006, the following marketing initiatives were also implemented: • Development of a direct mail campaign targeted to couples in the Ontario's Lake Country database was sent in early January. This mailing included the new rack card entitled Warm Up To Winter • Ontario's Lake Country purchased a one -panel ad in the Ontario Road Map produced by the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership — 800,000+ road maps • Great Summer Drives, a publication from the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership featured an Ontario's Lake Country driving experience • Great Fall Drives, a publication from the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership featured Fall Drives throughout Georgian Bay and Ontario's Lake Country • Billboards • Distribution Total General Promotion $16,496.39 and Marketing Expenditures: Total Marketing Program Expenditures for 2006 ... .....................$97,152.21 Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Report February 28, 2007 19 QUICK, GREENSPAN RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED October 31, 2002 QUICK, GREENSPAN & RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O L J I N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Contents Page Auditors' Report ......................... ............................... 2 Balance Sheet ............................ ............................... 3 Statement of Operations and Net Assets ... ............................... 4 Statement of Changes in Financial Position .............................. 5 Notes to the Financial Statements ........ ............................... 6 o* QUICK, GREENSPAN C H A R T E R E D DAVID F QUICK a.k., CA JERROLD P. GREENSPAN B.C..m., CA CLARA M. RADVANY cnA, CA AUDITORS' REPORT To the Members of ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD & RADVANY LLP A C C O U N T A N T S 90 EGUNTON AVENUE EAST, SUITE 610 TORONTO, ONTARIO M4P 2Y3 TELEPHONE (416) 487 -2000 FACSIMILE (416) 487 -5225 TOLL FREE 1- 800387 -9282 w .quick- greenspsn_com We have audited the Balance Sheet of ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD as at October 31, 2002 and 2001 and the statements of revenues and surplus and changes in financial position for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the District's director -at- large, finance. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit Except as explained in the following paragraphs, we have conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In common with many charitable organizations, The Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Board derives revenue from donations and other fund raising activities, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the Ontario's Lake Country Tourism Marketing Board and we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to revenues, excess of revenues, assets and liabilities. In our opinion, except for the effects of adjustments if any, which we might have determined to be necessary had we been able to satisfy ourselves concerning the completeness of revenue components referred to in the preceding paragraph, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Board as at October 31, 2002 and 2001 and the results of its operations and changes in its financial position for the years then ended in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Toronto, Ontario February 5, 2003 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 2. QUICK, GREENSPAN & RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O J N i A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD BALANCESHEET As At October 31, 2002 2001 ASSETS Current Assets Cash Money Market Fund Accounts Receivable Prepaid Deposits LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted net assets Approved on Behalf of The Board Director $ 24,354 $ 6,694 5,177 5,070 5,000 - 1,000 $ 35,531 S 11,764 $ 6,372 S 1,344 29,159 10,420 $ 35,531 S 11,764 See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 3. QUICK, GREENSPAN RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C 0 U N T A N i s ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND NET ASSETS For The Year Ended October 31, 2002 2001 Revenues Membership Fees $ 2,900 $ 3,594 Interest Earned 108 70 Galas & Meetings - 490 Municipalities & community support 25,000 - Marketing projects 13,500 10,700 41,508 14,854 Expenditures Advertising $ 4,815 751 General and office 1,544 1,247 Marketing Projects 10,350 10,700 Professional Fees 5,821 1,236 Wages & Benefits - 21 Bank charges & interest 239 102 22,769 14,057 Net Revenue (Expenditure) For The Year 18,739 797 Net Assets, beginning of year 10,420 9,623 Net Assets, end of year 29,159 10,420 See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 4, Cash QUICK, C H A R T E GREENSPAN RADVANY LLP R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD 8.619 Cash STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION 29,531 11,764 For The Year Ended October 31, 2002 2001 Cash derived from (applied to) Operating Activities Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditures $ 18,739 $ 797 Change in non -cash operating working capital Accounts receivable (51000) 2,875 Prepaid expenses (1,000) - Accounts payable and accruals 5,028 (527) Net increase (decrease) In cash 17,767 3,145 Cash Position, beginning of year 11,764 8.619 Cash Position, end of year 29,531 11,764 Cash Position represented by: Cash Money Market Fund $ 24,354 $ 6,694 5,177 5,070 $ 29,531 S 11,764 See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 5. QUICK, GREENSPAN & RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended October 31, 2002 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounting policies of the organization are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for non - profit organizations. Outlined below are those policies considered particularly significant. Nature of Business The company is incorporated under the laws of Ontario by letters patent without share capital. The corporation is to be carried on without pecuniary gain to it's members and any profits or accretions are to be used in promoting it's objectives The company's purpose is to attract visitors to the region and to create an atmosphere which will encourage them to return. The company is exempt from tax under the Income Tax Act. Revenue Recognition The company follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Restricted contributions are recognized as revenue in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Endowment contributions are recognized as direct increases in net assets. Capital Assets Capital assets are not recorded on the balance sheet. Expenditures for capital assets in the year are recorded as expenses and disclosed in the statement of operations. Contributed Services Due to the difficulty of determining their fair value, contributed materials and services are not recognized in the financial statements. Basis of Accounting Revenue and expenditures are recorded on the accrual basis, whereby they are reflected in the accounts in the period in which they have been earned and incurred respectively, whether or not such transactions have been finally settled by the receipt or payment of money. Financial Instruments The company's instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Unless otherwise noted, it is managements opinion that the organization is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values, unless otherwise noted. M. QUICK, GREENSPAN RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T 5 ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended October 31, 2002 Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, bank balances and investments in money market instruments with maturities of three months or less. 3. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES There were no capital assets purchased during the current period. Purchases in the prior year were charged to the following expense headings on the statement of operations: 2002 2001 Advertising - trade show display $ - $ 7,078 Ontario Tourism & marketing partnership - (computer equipment) - 270 rm t r QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD FINTANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED December 31, 2002 QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Contents Page Auditors' Report ........................... ..............................2 BalanceSheet ............................ ............................... 3 Statement of Operations and Net Assets .... ............................... 4 Statement of Changes in Financial Position .............................. 5 Notes to the Financial Statements ...... ............................... 6 -7 1. DAVID F. QUICK e.s,..cA CLARA M. RADVANY C.M.A., C.A. AUDITORS' REPORT To the Members of ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S 90 EGLINTON AVENUE EAST SUITE 610 TORONTO, ONTARIO M4P 2Y3 TELEPHONE (416) 487 -2000 FACSIMILE (416) 487 -5225 TOLL FREE 1- 800- 387-9282 m quick- radvany.ca We have audited the Balance Sheet of ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD as at December 31, 2002 and October 31, 2002 and the statements of revenues and surplus and changes in financial position for the two months ended December 31, 2002 and the year ended October 31, 2002- These financial statements are the responsibility of the treasurer. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. Except as explained in the following paragraphs, we have conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In common with many charitable organizations, The Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Board derives revenue from donations and other fund raising activities, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the Ontario's Lake Country Tourism Marketing Board and we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to revenues, excess of revenues, assets and liabilities. In our opinion, except for the effects of adjustments if any, which we might have determined to be necessary had we been able to satisfy ourselves concerning the completeness of revenue components referred to in the preceding paragraph, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Board as at December 31, 2002 and October 31, 2002 and the results of its operations and changes in its financial position for the two months ended December 31, 2002 and the year ended October 31, 2002 in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Toronto, Ontario February 6, 2004 /V 41waiv-1-1'0 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 2. QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD BALANCE SHEET October 31 As At December 31, 2002 2002 ASSETS Current Assets Cash $ 40,281 $ 24,3354 Money Market Fund 5,194 5,177 Accounts Receivable 1,389 5,000 Prepaid Deposits 1,000 1,000 S 47,864 $ 35,531 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted net assets Approved on Behalf of The Board Director $ 4,830 $ 6,372 43,034 29,159 47,864 $ 35,531 See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 3. ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND NET ASSETS For The Period Ended December 31, Revenues Grant - Ont. Tourism & Marketing Partnership Membership Fees Interest Earned Gala & Meetings Municipalities & community support Marketing projects Promotion Support Miscellaneous Expenditures Advertising Web page General and office Marketing Projects Fall /winter package ads Truck wrap program Professional Fees Fall Gala Bank charges & interest Net Revenue (Expenditure) For The Year Net Assets, beginning of year Net Assets, end of year QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S October 31 2002 2002 (Note 2) 20,000 - $ 325 $ 2,900 21 108 6,550 - - 25,000 9,377 1,000 440 12,500 655 37,368 41,508 $ 880 232 825 4,583 282 1,544 13,936 - - 10,350 609 5,821 6,936 - 25 239 23,493 22,769 13,875 18,739 29,159 10,420 43,034 29,159 See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 0 QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T 5 ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION For The Period Ended December 31, Cash derived from (applied to) Operating Activities Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditures Change in non -cash operating working capital Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses Accounts payable and accruals Net increase (decrease) In cash Cash Position, beginning of year Cash Position, end of year Cash Position represented by: Cash Money Market Fund October 31 2002 2002 (Note 2) $ 13,875 $ 18,739 3,611 (51000) (1,000) (1,542) 5,028 15,944 17,767 29,531 $ 45,475 11,764 $ 29,531 $ 40,281 $ 24,354 5,194 5,177 $ 45,475 S 29,531 See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 5. QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Period Ended December 31, 2002 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounting policies of the organization are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for non- profit organizations. Outlined below are those policies considered particularly significant. Nature of Business The company is incorporated under the laws of Ontario by letters patent without share capital. The corporation is to be carried on without pecuniary gain to it's members and any profits or accretions are to be used in promoting it's objectives The company's purpose is to attract visitors to the region and to create an atmosphere which will encourage them to return. The company is exempt from tax under the Income Tax Act. Revenue Recognition The company follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Restricted contributions are recognized as revenue in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Endowment contributions are recognized as direct increases in net assets. Capital Assets Capital assets are not recorded on the balance sheet. Expenditures for capital assets in the year are recorded as expenses and disclosed in the statement of operations. Contributed Services Due to the difficulty of determining their fair value, contributed materials and services are not recognized in the financial statements. Basis of Accounting Revenue and expenditures are recorded on the accrual basis, whereby they are reflected in the accounts in the period in which they have been earned and incurred respectively, whether or not such transactions have been finally settled by the receipt or payment of money. Financial Instruments The company's instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Unless otherwise noted, it is managements opinion that the organization is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values, unless otherwise noted. 6. QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Period Ended December 31, 2002 Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, bank balances and investments in money market instruments with maturities of three months or less. 2. FISCAL YEAR END During the current period the Board approved a change in the organization's fiscal year end from October 31 to December 31. As a result these financial statements reflect operations for the two month period ending December 31, 2002. 7. QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED December 31, 2003 QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C.0 O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Contents Page Auditors' Report ......................... ............................... 2 BalanceSheet ............................ ............................... 3 Statement of Operations and Net Assets ... ............................... 4 Statement of Changes in Financial Position S Notes to the Financial Statements ...... ............................... 6 -7 1. DAVID F. QUICK a.k., ca CLARA M. RADVANY cmA, c.a AUDITORS' REPORT To the Members of ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S 90 EGLINTON AVENUE EAST SUITE 510 TORONTO, ONTARIO M4P2Y3 TELEPHONE (416) 487 -2000 FACSIMILE (416) 487-5225 TOLL FREE 1 -800- 387 -9282 w wcuick- radvany.ca We have audited the Balance Sheet of ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETfNG BOARD as at December 31, 2003 and 2002 and the statements of revenues and surplus and changes in financial position for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the two months ended December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the treasurer. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. Except as explained in the following paragraphs, we have conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In common with many charitable organizations, The Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Board derives revenue from donations and other fund raising activities, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the Ontario's Lake Country Tourism Marketing Board and we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to revenues, excess of revenues, assets and liabilities. In our opinion, except for the effects of adjustments if any, which we might have determined to be necessary had we been able to satisfy ourselves concerning the completeness of revenue components referred to in the preceding paragraph, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Board as at December 31, 2003 and 2002 and the results of its operations and changes in its financial position for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the two months ended December 31, 2002 in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Toronto. Ontario February 6, 2004 1 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 9 QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T 5 ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD BALANCESHEET As At December 31, 2003 2002 ASSETS Current Assets Cash $ 178,481 $ 40,281 Money Market Fund 5,304 5,194 Accounts Receivable 11,322 1,389 Prepaid Deposits - 11000 $ 145,107 S-8 6 4 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 31,933 $ 4,830 Deferred Contributions (Note 2) 112,500 - 144 433 4.830 Net Assets Unrestricted net assets 50,674 43,034 $ 195,107 $ 47,864 Approved on Behalf of The Board Director See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 3. QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND NET ASSETS For The Year Ended December 31, 2003 2002 (Note 3) Revenues 1,382 825 Grant - Ont. Tourism & Marketing Partnership $ 40,000 $ 20,000 Membership Fees 5,125 325 Interest Earned 133 21 Gala & Meetings 7,050 6,550 Municipalities & community support 50,000 - Marketing projects 30,265 9,377 Promotion Support 12,500 440 Miscellaneous 250 655 Meetings 145,323 37,368 Expenditures Promtion 6,114 880 Web page 1,382 825 Marketing Projects beginning of year 43,034 Fall /winter package ads 66,026 13,936 Golf program ads 8,500 - Tab inserts 33,907 - Signage 5,883 - Discover Magazine 5,175 - Professional Fees 1,510 609 Fall Gala 6,246 6,936 Meetings 2,316 - General and office 483 282 Bank charges & interest 141 - 25 137,683 23,493 Net Revenue (Expenditure) For The Year 7,640 13,875 Net Assets, beginning of year 43,034 29,159 Net Assets, end of year $ 50,674 $ 43.03a See accompanying notes to the financial statements. a QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION For The Year Ended December 31, 2003 2002 (Note 3) Cash derived from (applied to) Operating Activities Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditures Change in non -cash operating working capital Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses Deferred contributions Accounts payable and accruals Net increase (decrease) In cash Cash Position, beginning of year Cash Position, end of year Cash Position represented by: Cash Money Market Fund $ 7,640 $ 13,875 (9,933) 1,000 112,500 27,103 138,310 3,611 (1,542) 15,944 45,475 29,531 183,785 $ 45,475 $ 178,481 $ 40,281 5,304 5,194 8 183,785 S 45 475 See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 5. QUICK RADVANY LLp C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended December 31, 2003 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounting policies of the organization are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for non - profit organizations. outlined below are those policies considered particularly significant. Nature of Business The company is incorporated under the laws of Ontario by letters patent without share capital. The corporation is to be carried on without pecuniary gain to it's members and any profits or accretions are to be used in promoting it's objectives The company's purpose is to attract visitors to the region and to create an atmosphere which will encourage them to return. The company is exempt from tax under the Income Tax Act. Revenue Recognition The company follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Restricted contributions are recognized as revenue in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Endowment contributions are recognized as direct increases in net assets. Capital Assets Capital assets are not recorded on the balance sheet. Expenditures for capital assets in the year are recorded as expenses and disclosed in the statement of operations. Contributed Services Due to the difficulty of determining their fair value, contributed materials and services are not recognized in the financial statements. Basis of Accounting Revenue and expenditures are recorded on the accrual basis, whereby they are reflected in the accounts in the period in which they have been earned and incurred respectively, whether or not such transactions have been finally settled by the receipt or payment of money. Financial Instruments The company's instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable. unless otherwise noted, it is managements opinion that the organization is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values, unless otherwise noted. US QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E. D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended December 31, 2003 Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, bank balances and investments in money market instruments with maturities of three months or less. 2. DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS Deferred contributions represent resources received from Ontario Tourism and Marketing Partnership under the Destination Recovery Program. These funds will be recognized as revenue in the fiscal period in which the funds are spent. 3. PRIOR FISCAL YEAR END During the prior period the Board approved a change in the organization's fiscal year end from October 31 to December 31. As a result the prior year comparative figures reflect operations for the two month period ending December 31, 2002. 7. QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED December 31, 2004 QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Contents Page Auditors' Report .......................... ..............................2 Balance Sheet ............................. ..............................3 Statement of Operations and Net Assets ..... ..............................4 Statement of Changes in Financial Position ..............................5 Notes to the Financial Statements ......... ............................6 -7 DAVID F. QUICK a.s,,cA CLARA M. RADVANY CMA. CA AUDITORS' REPORT To the Members of ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S 90 EGUNTON AVENUE EAST SUITE 610 TORONTO, ONTARIO M4P 2Y3 TELEPHONE (416) 487- 2000 - - -- FACSIMILE (416) 487 -5225 TOLL FREE 1- 800-387 -9282 m .quick - radvany ca We have audited the Balance Sheet of ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD as at December 31, 2004 and 2003 and the statements of operations and net assets and changes in financial position for the years then__ ended These financial statements are the responsibility of the board's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. Except as explained in the following paragraphs, we have conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In common with many non -profit organizations, The Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Board derives revenue from donations and other fund raising activities, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the Ontario's Lake Country Tourism Marketing Board and we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to revenues, excess of revenues, assets and liabilities. In our opinion, except for the effects of adjustments if any, which we might have determined to be necessary bad we been able to satisfy ourselves concerning the completeness of revenue components referred to in the preceding paragraph, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Board as at December 31, 2004 and 2003 and the results of its operations and changes in its financial position for the years then ended. in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Toronto, Ontario February 25, 2005 1 CHARTERED ACCOUNTA�V'1b �� 2. QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD BALANCESHEET As At December 31, ASSETS 2004 2003 Current Assets Cash $ 69,417 $ 178,481 Money Market Fund 5,381 5,304 Accounts Receivable 46,740 6,268 CST Receivable - 14,001 5,054 Prepaid Deposits 2,301 - LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 62,101 $ 31,932 Deferred Contributions (Note 2) - 112,500 62,101 144,432 Net Assets Unrestricted net assets 75,739 50,675 $ 137,840 $ 195,107 Approved on Behalf of The Board Director ing notes to the financial statements. 3. QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND NET ASSETS For The Year Ended December 31, 2004 2003 Revenues Grant - Ont. Tourism & Marketing Partnership $ 150,000 $ 40,000 Membership Fees 3,600 5,125 Interest Earned 117 133 Gala & Meetings 2,378 7,050 Municipalities & community support 45,000 50,000 Marketing projects 129,565 30,265 Promotion Support 10,500 12,500 Miscellaneous 100 2S0 Expenditures General promtion and marketing 35,983 40,021 On -Line Booking Website 24,736 1,382 Marketing Projects Fall /winter package ads 135,073 66,026 Spring package ads 75,431 - Golf program ads 20,832 8,500 Signage (600) 5,883 Discover Magazine - 5,175 Marine Program 10,000 - Brochures /publications 61000 - Professional Fees (702) 1,510 Insurance 2,408 - Fall Gala 285 6,246 Meetings 5,490 2,316 Office & general 1,100 482 Bank charges & interest 160 141 - 316,196 137,682 Net Revenue (Expenditure) For The Year 25,064 7,641 Net Assets, beginning of year 50,675 43,034 Net Assets, end of year L_15_ ,73 9 $ 50,675 see accompanying notes to the financial statements. 4. QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD STATEIVIENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION For The Year Ended December 31, Cash derived from (applied to) Operating Activities Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditures Change in non -cash operating working capital Accounts receivable GST receivable Prepaid expenses Accounts payable and accruals Deferred contributions Net increase (decrease) In cash Cash Position, beginning of year Cash Position, end of year Cash Position represented by: Cash Money Market Fund 2004 2003 $ 25,064 $ 7,641 (40,472) (5,612) (8,947) (4,321) (2,301) 1,000 30,169 27,102 (112,500) ....112,.5.00. (108,987) 138,310 (108,987) 138,310 183,785 45,475 $ 74,798 Lill $ 69,417 $ 178,481 5,381 5,304 $ 74,798 5 183,785 See accompanying notes to the financial statements. S. QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO`S LAKE COUNTRY MAi2KF.TING -RO- RD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended, December 31, 2004 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounting policies of the organization are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for non - profit organizations. Outlined below are those policies considered particularly significant. Nature of Business The company is incorporated under the laws of Ontario by letters patent without share capital. The corporation is to be carried on without pecuniary to it's members and any profits or accretions are to be used in promoting it's objectives The company's purpose is to attract visitors to the region and to create an atmosphere which will encourage them to return. The company is exempt from tax under the Income Tax Act. Revenue Recognition The company follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Restricted contributions are recognized as revenue in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Endowment contributions are recognized as direct increases in net assets. Capital Assets Capital assets are not recorded on the balance sheet. Expenditures for capital assets in the year are recorded as expenses and disclosed in the statement of operations. Contributed services Due to the difficulty of determining their fair value, contributed materials and services are not recognized in the financial statements. Basis of Accounting Revenue and expenditures are recorded on the accrual basis, whereby they are reflected in the accounts in the period in which they have been earned and incurred respectively, whether or not such transactions have been finally settled by the receipt or payment of money. Financial Instruments The company's instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Unless otherwise noted, it is managements opinion that the organization is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values, unless otherwise noted M QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY- MA7ZKETING "BOARD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended. December 31, 2004 Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, bank balances and investments in money market instruments with maturities of three months or less. 2. DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS Deferred contributions represent resources received from Ontario Tourism and Marketing Partnership under the Destination Recovery Program. These funds will be recognized as revenue in the fiscal period in which the funds are spent. 2. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES There were no capital assets purchased during the current or prior period. 7. f QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED December 31, 2005 QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Contents Page Auditors' Report .......................... ..............................2 BalanceSheet ............................. ..............................3 Statement of Operations and Net Assets ..... ..............................4 Statement of Changes in Financial Position ..............................5 Notes to the Financial Statements ...... ............................... 6 -7 1. DAVID F. QUICK s s,.. C A. CLARA M. RADVANY C A. C A. R. CHARLES FURNIVALL CA. ILDIKO B. JURINA CLEARY CA. AUDITORS' REPORT To the Members of ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S 5!60 YONGE STREET, SUITE 515 TORONTO, ONTARIO M2N 61_9 TELEPHONE: 416 -487 -2000 FACSIMILE: 416 -487 -5225 TOLL FREE: 1 -800 -387 -9282 ..gwck- radvanyca We have audited the Balance Sheet of ONTARIO'S LAKE COIINTRY MARKETING BOARD as at December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the statements of operations and net assets and changes in financial position for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the board's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. Except as explained in the following paragraphs, we have conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In common with many non -profit organizations, The Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Board derives revenue from donations and other fund raising activities, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the Ontario's Lake Country Tourism Marketing Board and we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to revenues, excess of revenues, assets and liabilities. In our opinion, except for the effects of adjustments if any, which we might have determined to be necessary had we been able to satisfy ourselves concerning the completeness of revenue components referred to in the preceding paragraph, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Board as at December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the results of its operations and changes in its financial position for the years then ended. in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Toronto, Ontario February 28, 2006 C ERED ACCOUNTANTS 2. QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD BALANCESHEET AS At December 31, 2005 2004 ASSETS Current Assets Cash $ 106,638 $ 69,417 Money Market Fund 5,479 5,381 Accounts Receivable 8,268 46,740 CST Receivable 1,509 14,001 Prepaid Deposits 2,138 2,301 $ 124,032 $ 137,840 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Unearned Revenue Net Assets Unrestricted net assets Approved on Behalf of The Board r7 Director $ 14,816 $ 62,101 1,931 16,747 62,101 107,285 75,739 $ 124,032 $ 137,840 See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 3. QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND NET ASSETS For The Year Ended December 31, 2005 2004 Revenues 33,697 35,983 Grant - Ont. Tourism & Marketing Partnership $ 139,752 $ 150,000 Membership Fees 7,000 3,600 Interest Earned 142 117 Special Events 2,494 2,378 Municipalities & community support 50,000 45,000 Marketing projects 99,314 129,565 Promotion Support 20,500 10,500 Miscellaneous 5,179 100 Play and Stay Voucher Program 319,202 341,26D Expenditures General promtion and marketing 33,697 35,983 On -Line Booking Website 1,685 24,736 Marketing Projects Fall /winter package ads 126,800 135,073 Spring package ads - 75,431 Golf program ads 38,241 20,832 Theatre 9,509 - Resorts Program 11000 - Signage /trade shows 5,179 (600) Play and Stay Voucher Program 25,769 - Marine Program 24,570 10,000 Brochures /publications 6,930 6,000 Professional Fees 6,625 (702) Insurance 2,432 2,408 Special events 1,732 285 Meetings 1,405 5,490 Office & general 1,862 1,100 Bank charges & interest 220 160 287,656 316,196 Net Revenue For The Year 31,546 25,064 Net Assets, beginning of year - 75,739 50,675 Net Assets, end of year $ 107,285 S 75,739 See accompanying notes to the financial statements. M QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION For The Year Ended December 31, 2005 2004 Cash derived from (applied to) 183,785 operating Activities Cash Position, Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditures $ 31,546 $ 25,064 Change in non -cash operating working capital Accounts receivable 38,471 (40,472) CST receivable 12,492 (8,947) Prepaid expenses 163 (2,301) Accounts payable and accruals (47,284) 30,169 Deferred revenue 1,931 (112,500) 37,319 (108,987) Net increase (decrease) In cash 37,319 (108,987) Cash Position, beginning of year 74,798 183,785 Cash Position, end of year $ 112,117 $ 74.798 Cash Position represented by: Cash Money Market Fund $ 106,638 $ 69,417 5,479 5,381 $ 112,117 $ 74,798 See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 6D QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended December 31, 2005 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounting policies of the organization are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for non - profit organizations. outlined below are those policies considered particularly significant. Nature of Business The company is incorporated under the laws of Ontario by letters patent without share capital. The corporation is to be carried on without pecuniary gain to it's members and any profits or accretions are to be used in promoting it's objectives The company's purpose is to attract visitors to the region and to create an atmosphere which will encourage them to return. The company is exempt from tax under the Income Tax Act. Revenue Recognition The company follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Restricted contributions are recognized as revenue in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Endowment contributions are recognized as direct increases in net assets. Capital Assets Capital assets are not recorded on the balance sheet. Expenditures for capital assets in the year are recorded as expenses and disclosed in the statement of operations. Contributed Services Due to the difficulty of determining their fair value, contributed materials and services are not recognized in the financial statements. Basis of Accounting Revenue and expenditures are recorded on the accrual basis, whereby they are reflected in the accounts in the period in which they have been earned and incurred respectively, whether or not such transactions have been finally settled by the receipt or payment of money. Financial Instruments The company's instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Unless otherwise noted, it is managements opinion that the organization is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values, unless otherwise noted M. QUICK RADVANY LLP C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY MARKETING BOARD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended December 31, 2005 Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, bank balances and investments in money market instruments with maturities of three months or less. 2. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES There were no capital assets purchased during the current or prior period. 7. (C) ck_\ N.V.C.A. FULL AUTHORITY ANNUAL MEETING #01107 MINUTES Date: Friday, 12 January 2007 Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation — John L. Jose Environmental Learning Centre RESENT: Chair Fred Nix, Town of Mono Vice Chair: Walter Benotto, Town of Shelburne Members: Sandy Agnew, Township of Oro - Medonte Rick Archdekin, Town of Wasaga Beach Mary Brett, Township of Adjala - Tosorontio (left 2:40 p.m.) Orville Brown, Township of Clearview Reg Cowan, Township of Springwater (left 1:20 p.m.) John Crawford, Township of Oro - Medonte Tom Elliott, Township of Springwater David Guergis, Township of Essa (left 1:20 p.m.) Richard Lloyd, City of Barrie Sandie Macdonald, Township of Essa (left 1:20 p.m.) Bob Marrs, Town of New Tecumseth Gary Matthews, Township of Melancthon John McKean, The Town of The Blue Mountains Gord Montgomery, Township of Mulmur Brian Mullin, Municipality of Grey Highlands Ron Simpson, Town of Bradford /West Gwillimbury Joan Sutherland, Town of New Tecumseth (left 2:30 p.m.) Robert Walker, Township of Clearview (left 2:40 p.m.) Barry Ward, City of Barrie (left 3:00 p.m.) Percy Way, Township of Amaranth Bill Van Berkel, Town of Innisfil REGRETS: Sonny Foley, Town of Collingwood Dave Labelle, Town of Collingwood Cal Patterson, Town of Wasaga Beach STAFF PRESENT: CAO /Secretary- Treasurer Wayne Wilson Mgr. Administration & Human Resources Susan Richards Director of Land & Water Stewardship Services Byron Wesson Director of Engineering & Technical Services Glenn Switzer Director of Planning Charles Burgess Manager of Planning Policy & Regulations Bev Booth Manager of Stewardship Services Fred Dobbs Manager of Watershed Monitoring Program Dave Featherstone RECORDER: Susan Richards GUESTS: Don Pearson, General Manager, Conservation Ontario Harold Parker, Former NVCA Chair Ken Hill, Solicitor, Hill Hunter Losell Law Firm MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Wayne R. Wilson, CAO /Secretary- Treasurer, called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. FULL AUTHORITY MEETING NO. 01107 MINUTES 12 January 2007 Page 2 of 7 ADOPTION OF AGENDA RES. # 1 MOVED BY: Fred Nix SECONDED BY: Walter Benotto RESOLVED THAT: The Agenda for Board of Directors Meeting #1107, dated 12 January 2007, be adopted. PECUNIARY INTEREST None were noted. Carried; APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION CONDUCTOR Wayne R. Wilson, CAOISecretary- Treasurer introduced Don Pearson, General Manager, Conservation Ontario. Mr. Pearson reviewed the election procedures. RES. #2 MOVED BY: Bob Marrs SECONDED BY: Fred Nix RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Directors accept the services of Don Pearson, for the position of Election Conductor for the Chair & Vice -Chair of the NVCA 2007 elections. Carried; APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS RES. # 3 MOVED BY: Joan Sutherland SECONDED BY: Ron Simpson RESOLVED THAT: Charles Burgess and Byron Wesson be appointed as Scrutineers for the duration of the N.V.C.A. 2007 elections. Carried; Mr. Pearson, Election Conductor, Chaired the meeting. ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR NOMINATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF CHAIR: RES. # 4 MOVED BY: Joan Sutherland SECONDED BY: Garry Matthews RESOLVED THAT: Fred Nix be nominated for the position of Chair of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for 2007. Fred Nix confirmed his acceptance for the nomination. Don Pearson asked three times for further nominations. Being none, Fred Nix was declared Chair by acclamation. RES. # 5 MOVED BY: Ron Simpson SECONDED BY: Joan Sutherland RESOLVED THAT: The nomination for the position of Chair of the N.V.C.A. be closed. NOMINATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF VICE - CHAIR: RES. #6 MOVED BY: Ron Simpson SECONDED BY: Joan Sutherland RESOLVED THAT: Walter Benotto be nominated for the position of Vice -Chair of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for 2007. Walter Benotto confirmed his acceptance for the nomination. Don Pearson asked three times for further nominations. Being none, Walter Benotto was declared Vice -Chair by acclamation. --,, - FULL AUTHORITY MEETING NO. 01/07 MINUTES 12 January 2007 Page 3 of 7 RES. #7 MOVED BY: Barry Ward SECONDED BY: Sandie Macdonald RESOLVED THAT: The nomination for the position of Vice -Chair of the N.V.C.A. be closed. Fred Nix assumed the Chair and called for nominations for the five positions of the Executive Committee. ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nominations for Position of Executive Committee Members: RES. #8 MOVED BY: Walter Benotto SECONDED BY: Bob Marrs RESOLVED THAT: Barry Ward be nominated for the position of Executive member of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for 2007. Chair Nix asked Mr. Ward if he accepted the nomination. Mr. Ward affirmed acceptance. RES. #9 MOVED BY: Orville Brown SECONDED BY: John McKean RESOLVED THAT: Brian Mullin be nominated for the position of Executive member of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for 2007. Chair Nix asked Mr. Mullin if he accepted the nomination. Mr. Mullin affirmed acceptance. RES. #10 MOVED BY: Ron Simpson SECONDED BY: Walter Benotto RESOLVED THAT: Joan Sutherland be nominated for the position of Executive member of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for 2007. Chair Nix asked Ms. Sutherland if she accepted the nomination. Ms. Sutherland affirmed acceptance. RES. #11 MOVED BY: Joan Sutherland SECONDED BY: Gord Montgomery RESOLVED THAT: Ron Simpson be nominated for the position of Executive member of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for 2007. Chair Nix asked Mr. Simpson if he accepted the nomination. Mr. Simpson declined due to time commitments. RES. #12 MOVED BY: Garry Matthews SECONDED BY: Robert Walker RESOLVED THAT: Tom Elliott be nominated for the position of Executive member of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for 2007. Chair Nix asked Mr. Elliott if he accepted the nomination. Mr. Elliott affirmed acceptance RES. #13 MOVED BY: Bill Van Berkel SECONDED BY: Ron Simpson RESOLVED THAT: Gord Montgomery be nominated for the position of Executive member of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for 2007. 3 (0h. w } FULL AUTHORITY MEETING NO. 01/07 MINUTES 12 January 2007 Page 4 of 7 Chair Nix asked Mr. Montgomery if he accepted the nomination. Mr. Montgomery affirmed acceptance. The Chair asked three times for further nominations. Being none, the Executive Committee of the N.V.C.A. was declared by acclamation. RES. #14 MOVED BY: Sandie Macdonald SECONDED BY: Barry Ward RESOLVED THAT: The nomination for the five (5) positions of the Executive Committee of the N.V.C.A. be closed. Carried; RES. #15 MOVED BY: Brian Mullin SECONDED BY: John McKean RESOLVED THAT: the Executive Committee of the N.V.C.A. as elected and appointed be confirmed for the year of 2007, as follows: Authority Chair: Fred Nix Authority Vice - Chair: Walter Benotto Five Executive Committee Members: Barry Ward Brian Mullin Joan Sutherland Tom Elliott Gord Montgomery Carried; Chair Nix, thanked the members for re- electing him as Chair and congratulated the members of the Executive. He also thanked Mr. Pearson for attending the annual meeting and acknowledged the support that Conservation Ontario gives to all Conservation Authorities. He invited him to say a view words on behalf of Conservation Ontario. REMARKS FROM DON PEARSON, GENERAL MANAGER, CONSERVATION ONTARIO Mr. Pearson thanked the Chair for the opportunity to attend. He spoke of the importance of the Board of Directors of the Authority managing significant natural capital, while recognizing competing interests. The Board also has an important role in helping with the balance of economic growth, quality of life and enhancing /protecting the environment. Conservation Authorities have a reputation of providing significant leverage for the funding received from municipalities. In 2006 Conservation Ontario developed new strategic planning to position Conservation Authorities, by the year 2010, as the most recognized authorities regarding the environment in Ontario. Conservation Authorities have a pool of approximately 2000 staff, which makes Conservation Authorities bigger than the Ministry of Natural Resources in Southern Ontario. Mr. Pearson concluded by saying that we have an exciting year ahead with new legislation such as the development of generic regulations, and particularly the Clean Water Act, in which Conservation Authorities have an extremely important role. He thanked members for the opportunity to speak. 111 FULL AUTHORITY MEETING NO. 01/07 MINUTES 12 January 2007 Page 5 of 7 2007 BORROWING RESOLUTION: RES. #16 MOVED BY: Tom Elliott SECONDED BY: Garry Matthews RESOLVED THAT: For fiscal year 2007, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority borrow, as required on credit, up to $450,000 for its purposes until payment to the Authority of grants from the Province of Ontario, and levies from its member municipalities are received. Carried; APPOINTMENT OF 2007 AUTHORITY SOLICITORS: RES. #17 MOVED BY: Garry Matthews SECONDED BY: John McKean RESOLVED THAT: The firms of Stiver Vale Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries, and Hill Hunter Losell Law Firm, be appointed to conduct the legal business of the Authority for 2007. Carried; APPOINTMENT OF 2007 AUTHORITY AUDITOR: RES. #18 MOVED BY: David Guergis SECONDED BY: Sandie Macdonald RESOLVED THAT: The firm of BDO Dunwoody be appointed to conduct the auditing functions of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for2007. Carried; 2007 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO CONSERVATION ONTARIO COUNCIL: RES. #19 MOVED BY: Bob Marrs SECONDED BY: Walter Benotto RESOLVED THAT: The Chair be appointed as the N.V.C.A. voting delegate on the Conservation Ontario Council for the year 2007; and, THAT: Vice -Chair and Wayne R. Wilson, B.Sc., Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary- Treasurer, be appointed as alternates. Carried; FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACT Appointment of Head of the NVCA For purposes of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Act. RES120 MOVED BY: David Guergis SECONDED BY: Walter Benotto WHEREAS: Members of the Board of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority may designate an individual to act as Head of the Authority for purposes of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, s. 3(1); 2002 C. 17, Schedule F, Table; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Susan Richards, Manager of Administration and Human Resources be designated as Head of the Authority for purposes of the Act. Carried; VC) � FULL AUTHORITY MEETING NO. 01/07 MINUTES 12 January 2007 Page 6 of 7 NVCA 2007 Board of Directors permission to release information RES. #21 MOVED BY: Ron Simpson SECONDED BY: Joan Sutherland RESOLVED THAT: The N.V.C.A. members must provide written permission to authorize the public release of their names, addresses and telephone /fax numbers /email address, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Carried; 2007 NVCA SCHEDULE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS RES. #22 MOVED BY: Joan Sutherland SECONDED BY: Ron Simpson RESOLVED THAT: The 2007 NVCA Schedule of Board of Directors and Executive Committee Meetings be received. Carried; CONSERVATION ONTARIO DECEMBER MEETING UPDATE Chair Nix advised that he summarizes Conservation Ontario meetings for the information of the Board of Directors. Mary Brett asked for more information on the levy increase to Conservation Ontario. Chair Nix explained that it was due to an inequity in the formula to determine what each Conservation Authority pays. CORRESPONDENCE a) Essex Region Conservation Authority dated Oct 31/06 re: Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Eligibility. b) Friends of Foley Mountain dated Nov 13/06 re: Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Eligibility. C) Conservation Ontario Council — Committee of the Whole meeting Nov 29/06 re: Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Eligibility Guidelines. d) Environment Canada, received Jan 2/07 re: Environment Canada Courts Awards Project (ECCAP) RES. #23 MOVED BY: Bill Van Berkel SECONDED BY: Gord Montgomery RESOLVED THAT: Correspondence not specifically dealt with be placed on file. Carried; HEARING UNDER SECTION 28, CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT Ken Hill, NVCA Solicitor, (Hill Hunter Losell Law Firm), explained the hearing procedures to the Board of Directors. He advised that Sec. 28 empowers Conservation Authorities prohibiting, regulating or requiring permission of an Authority for development if the control of flooding, erosion, conservation of land would be affected or interfering in any way with a watercourse, interfering with a wetland and further, that if the Authority does not issue a permit for the works, the applicant is entitled to a hearing. He advised that the Board must make a decision based on the evidence and arguments presented. He advised that members of the Board should maintain neutrality, hear all evidence, keep an open mind and make a decision based on evidence. If a member has a conflict of interest it must be declared and that member will not participate in the hearing. The hearing should be orderly and dignified. Members may ask questions during the hearing, through the Chair. 1 (J-- 0.. FULL AUTHORITY MEETING NO. 01/07 MINUTES 12 January 2007 Page 7 of 7 Board recessed at 11:10 a.m. Board met as HEARING BOARD at 11:15 a.m. Board reconvened as BOARD OF DIRECTORS at 3:41 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS - Executive Meeting, January 26, 2007 - Board of Directors Orientation, February 2, 2007 (9am -1 pm) - Board of Directors Meeting, February 9, 2007 (2007 budget meeting) OTHER BUSINESS DRAFT 2007 BUDGET Percy Way advised that his Council would like a presentation on the draft 2007 Budget as it is over 3 %. ADJOURNMENT RES. #24 MOVED BY: John Crawford SECONDED BY: Gord Montgomery RESOLVED THAT: This meeting adjourn at 3:41 p.m. to meet again at the call of the Chair. Fred Nix, Chair Dated on the 2nd day of February , 2007 Wayne R. Wilson, CAO /Secretary- Treasurer 7 11 lLLL� LLL BARRIE PUBUc LIBRARY MINUTES BOARD MEETING #06 -09 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2006 - 7:30PM CONSUMERS GAS BOARD ROOM Present: Lorne Bell, Robert Campbell, Vince DeCecco,, Sarah Kastner, Adam Smith, Catherine Virgo, Al Davis (Director), J.Ross (Recorder) Absent: L.McClean, M.Stong, A.Eadie Board members attended the launch event of the Kid's Zone portion of the Library website prior to the start of the meeting. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:52pm. 2. Confirmation of Agenda The agenda should be numbered as 906 -09, not 906 -08. The agenda was confirmed as amended. 3. Conflict of Interest None. 4. Minutes of Meeting 4.1 Minutes of Board Meeting #06 -07 dated Thursday. September 28, 2006 #06 — 30 VIRGO - BELL THAT the Minutes of Board Meeting #06 -07 dated Thursday, September 28, 2006 be accepted. CARRIED. 4.2 Minutes of Board Meeting #06 -08 dated Thursday, October 26, 2006 #06 — 31 DECECCO - CAMPBELL THAT the Minutes of Board Meeting #06 -08 dated Thursday, October 26, 2006 be accepted. CARRIED. 5. Business Arising • None. uo - 6. Report of the Chair A firm has been selected to conduct the Capital Campaign Feasibility Study. 7. Committee Reports 7.1 Financial Statements for September 2006 & October 2006 #06 -32 CAMPBELL - DECECCO THAT the expenses listed on the financial statements for September 2006 and October 2006 be approved. CARRIED. 7.11 Minutes of Finance Meeting 4F06 -03 dated Tuesday. November 21. 2006 #06 — 33 CAMPBELL — KASTNER THAT the Minutes of Finance Meeting 4F06 -03 dated Tuesday, November 21, 2006 be received. CARRIED. #06 — 34 DECECCO — CAMPBELL THAT any annual operating surplus be transferred to Capital Reserve. CARRIED. #06 — 35 CAMPBELL — VIRGO THAT the BPL Board inform City Treasurer, Sharyn Ross, that the Library can continue to operate the Library in 2007 within the proposed guideline but will request that City Council approve an increase (of $100,000) beyond the current Municipal Grant increase guideline to contribute to a Capital Reserve account to address projected future equipment and building maintenance costs (including the proposed south End Branch). CARRIED. 7.2 Minutes of Planning Committee 9PL06 -02 dated Monday October, 16. 2006 #06 — 36 SMITH - VIRGO THAT the Minutes of Planning Committee 4PL06 -02 dated Monday, October 16, 2006 be received. CARRIED. #06 — 37 BELL - VIRGO THAT the Program Policy be approved. CARRIED. #06 — 38 VIRGO - SMITH . THAT the Sponsorship Policy be approved. CARRIED. 0 1, 406-39 VIRGO - SMITH THAT changes to Library Policies be approved as listed. CARRIED. # 06 — 40 KASTNER - SMITH THAT KCI Ketchum be selected as the Capital Campaign Consultant. CARRIED. #06 — 41 BELL - CAMPBELL THAT the BPL Board directs administration to arrange a reception for City Councillors. CARRIED. 7.3 Minutes of Community Development Committee 9CD06 -03 dated Monday. October 16. 2006 406-42 BELL - DECECCO THAT the Minutes of Community Development Committee #CD06 — 03 dated Monday, October 16, 2006 be received. CARRIED. S. Director of Library Services Report for October 2006 The Director summarized the Strategic Planning Document prepared by the Canadian Urban Libraries Council. 9. Other Business An artwork proposal for the exterior of the library was discussed. 10. Committee Meeting Dates At the call of the Chair. 11. Date of Next Board Meeting Thursday, December 20, 2006 at 7:30pm in the Consumer Gas Board Room 12. Adjournment A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:55pm was made by A.Smith. Y DATE • iL r €€ L j BARRIE PUBuc LIBRARY MINUTES BOARD MEETING #06 -10 Ur j THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 - 7:30PM CONSUMERS GAS BOARD ROOM PRESENT: L.McClean (Chair), S.Kastner (Vice Chair), L.Bell, V.DeCecco, M.Stong, C.Virgo, A.Davis (Director), J.Ross (Recorder) ABSENT: A.Smith, A.Eadie, R.Campbell Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:35pm. 2. Confirmation of Agenda • The agenda was confirmed. 3. Conflict of Interest None declared. 4. Minutes of Meeting 4.1 Minutes of Board Meeting 406 -09 dated Thursday. November 23, 2006 #06 — 43 BELL - KASTNER THAT the Minutes of Board Meeting #06 -09 dated Thursday, November 23, 2006 be accepted. CARRIED. 5. Business Arising 5.1 Reception for City Councillors Staff was directed to arrange a reception for City Councillors in January. Briefing information should include site choices for a new south end branch and information on capital campaign consultants. 6. Report of the Chair The Chair announced the names of citizens and City Councillors who will be serving on the Library Board 2007 -2010. • . 7. Committee Reports 7.1 Financial Statements for November 2006 406-44 STONG - VIRGO THAT the expenses listed on the financial statements for November be approved. CARRIED. 8. Director of Library Services Report for November 2006 Highlights of the Director's Report were discussed. 9. Other Business 9.1 Ontario Library Association Superconference The Superconference is being held in Toronto from January 31 to February 3, 2007. Board members are asked to let J.Ross know if they wish to attend. 9.2 Capital Campaign Feasibility Study Update The consultants have asked the library to compile a list of contacts and will be contacting board members for names of possible donors, leaders, those with influence and those with valued opinions. 10. Committee Meeting Dates At the call of the Chair. 11. Date of Next Board Meeting Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 7:30pm in the Consumer Gas Board Room 12. Adiournment A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15pm was made by L.Bell. No F-1 VEI) 11 it — Holz yoi.7 P, S uppoo -,l trok 7-RE. AN,*j U t � tI M CO,�F CO UAjTy h i lt)itRdCi f i / YouM SappoP -7- L ,437''cogR CrF'0f00.cc� 4JG I.? Roo-7w SuT ,;r7'E .s NOT SSE 79,9-< 107,4i L. l &d4E o'. sz# 3 7:tl0R&I'Tutt .84Q yd CEaeFR 3 t: Crv! i 7b2 h5 ES OudQ f40,J#'RTIS!N G 00KI -5f 79,9-< 107,4i L. l &d4E o'. sz# 3 7:tl0R&I'Tutt .84Q yd CEaeFR SI7liCOE C® Tea' PLOWMAN'S ASSOC. 201196 EXPENSES (RE: Advertising Flyers/ Books Tickets Convention Donation Building Rentals Cl~�seen of the Furrow Lawn € ractor t f 150.31 Sigas for tractor 326.60 Flee match sign 15 . _ Kjcx radios 635,91 23145 3 fold flyers 1000 111.55 3 foid flyers 700 2064,25 Match Book 1000 3_' 4{ Layout of book 2 729.25 230.00 Printing 102.00 Lottery Licence rya Wing lying booth 342.00 2255,00 Registration 123.19 Queen's room 840.95 1000.00 Barry DeGeer 55.00 Syrup 75.00 Church hall " Hall 225.00 175.00 Kathy Carr 2 __ _. Alwyn Thomas 413.00 Horses & Wagons 300,00 Loon. Morris 2006 EXPENSES CON'T Tractor Plowing 1815,00 Horse PioAring =510 2580.00 Horseshoes 300.00 JudgLs 125.04 275.00 Plowmen's Lunches 420.04 Toilet & Wash station 24192 Appreciation Gift 200.00 Banking 60,00 Mont-bly fee of S5 2100 extra transactions l2a.Qj New Cheques 19003 'o C _ � SI.MCOE COUNTY PLOWMANpS ASSOC, Cards Fundraiser Match Book/ Donations Tractor Wickets 2006 INCOME I;VJEWlj 125,00 Deposit 55.00 Syrup l 81100 6818.00 Tickets printed. tractor T-606-31P Profit The Township of Oro - Medonte Box 100, 148 Line 7 South Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Dear Mayor Hughes: 000 "& No' t March is Red Cross Month and on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross, Simcoe County Branch, I would like to request your support for our campaign through an official proclamation. I have attached a template proclamation for your review. We are launching our March Is Red Cross Month campaign March 2,d with an Open House at our new location and cordially invite you to attend. I have attached the invitation for your consideration. Our goal during March is to raise awareness of the services Red Cross provides; not only around the world, but also in each and every Canadian community we serve. Across Canada, the Red Cross offers many valuable community services. In Simcoe County, Red Cross provides; First Aid and Safety Services, Home Support Services (Meals on Wheels, Transportation), Social Work, Community Health Services and Disaster Management. When disaster strikes, Red Cross staff and volunteers Leap to action to help those affected. In the aftermath of a house fire, flood, tornado, storm or any other emergency, Red Cross is there to provide for basic needs including food, shelter and clothing. This March, we want Canadians to get to know us better. With your help, more Canadians will understand what their Red Cross can do for them. Thank you in advance for your support. I would be pleased to provide you with more information or discuss the proclamation with you in person. I can be reached at 705.721.3313. ext 279. Sincerely, hai on Scully Coordinator — Safety Services Chair— March Is Red Cross Month Committee shannon.scully @redcross. ca Simcoc County Branch, 14 High Street, Suite 202, Barrie, Ontario, Canada L4N 1 W 1 Telephone: (705) 721 -3313 Fax: (705) 739 -9916 www.redcross.ca Charitable Registration Number - 1192198814RROOOI Committee of Adiustment Minutes 16 11, Thursday February 15, 2007, 9:30 a.m. In Attendance: Chairperson Lynda Aiken, Member Allan Johnson, Member Michelle Lynch, Member Dave Edwards, Member Garry Potter, Secretary - Treasurer Adam Kozlowski 1. Communications and Correspondence Correspondence to be addressed at the time of the specific hearing. 2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest None declared. 3. Hearings: 9:30 Mullabrack Inc. 2007 -A -01 Lot 28, Concession 3 (Former Oro) 1811 Ridge Road West In Attendance: Bev Jones, Agent for Mullabrack Inc. Motion No. CA070215 -1 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by David Edwards "Committee hereby refuse Variance Application 2007 -A -01, being a request to increase the height of a boathouse, as the variance is not deemed to be minor ...Carried." Committee of Adjustment- February 15, 2007 Page 1 9:40 Chris & Terri Melvin 2007 -A -03 Plan 952, Lot 85 (Former Oro) 2307 Lakeshore Road East In Attendance: Chris Melvin, Applicant Motion No. CA070215 -2 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by David Edwards, seconded by Allan Johnson "Committee grant Variance Application 2007 -A -03 subject to the following conditions: 1. Notwithstanding Section 5.6 g) of Zoning By -law 97 -95, that the maximum height of the proposed boathouse shall not exceed 7.8 metres (25.6 feet) above the high water mark elevation of 219.15 metres; and that the boathouse be constructed and located in substantial conformity with the site plan and construction drawings submitted with the application; 2. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with the Committee's decision by verifying in writing by way of survey /real property report that the height of the boathouse not exceed 7.8 metres (25.6 feet); 3. That the boathouse not be used for human habitation, and comply with all other boathouse provisions as contained in Section 5.6 of Zoning By -law 97 -95; 4. 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." Committee of Adjustment- February 15, 2007 Page 2 9:50 Elizabeth & David Woronka 2004 -13-44 Part Lot 24, Concession 9 (Former Oro) 628 Ridge Road East In Attendance: Elizabeth Woronka Adam Kozlowski, Secretary- Treasurer, read fax correspondence from Greg Marek, Planning /Engineering Technician, County of Simcoe, dated February 12, 2007 verbatim to the Committee members and those present in the audience. Motion No. CA070215 -3 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Allan Johnson, seconded by David Edwards "Committee defer Application 2004 -B -44 at the request of the applicant. .....Carried." Committee of Adjustment - February 15, 2007 Page 3 10:00 Peter & Suzanne Duivenvoorden 2005 -B -52 West Pt. Lot 15, Concession 5 (Former Township of Medonte) In Attendance: Peter & Adam Duivenvoorden, Applicants Adam Kozlowski, Secretary- Treasurer, read correspondence from Dave Featherstone, Manager, Watershed Monitoring Program, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, dated October 3, 2006; Tim Salkeld, Resource Planner, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, dated January 10, 2007; Gail White, Planner 11, County of Simcoe, dated February 12, 2007 verbatim to the Committee members and those present in the audience. Motion No. CA070215 -4 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Michelle Lynch, Seconded by Garry Potter "Committee grant provisional consent to Application 2005 -B -52 subject to the following conditions: 1. That the maximum total lot area for the severed lot be no greater than 1.0 hectare (2.47 acres); 2. That three copies of a Reference Plan of the subject lands prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Committee Secretary- Treasurer; 3. That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality; 4. That the applicant pay $2,000.00 for the lot created as cash -in -lieu of a parkland contribution; 5. That the applicant pay a Development Charges Fee in the amount of $4,286.96 (By -law 2005 -043) to the Township; 6. That the applicant apply for and obtain a rezoning and placing of a Hold (H) provision on the subject lands to reflect the proposed residential land use; 7. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro - Medonte; 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." Committee of Adjustment- February 15, 2007 Page 4 10:10 Helen Anderson 2007 -B -01 Pt. Lot 9, Concession 14 (Former Township of Oro) 1004 Line 14 North In Attendance: George Anderson, Agent on behalf of Applicant Adam Kozlowski, Secretary- Treasurer, read correspondence from Township of Oro - Medonte Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough verbatim to the Committee members and those present in the audience. Motion No. CA070215 -13 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by David Edwards, Seconded by Michelle Lynch "Committee grant provisional consent to Application 2007 -B -01 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 maximum total lot area for the new lot be no greater than 8 hectares (19.76 acres); 3. That the applicant apply for and obtain a rezoning on the subject lands to accurately reflect the intended land use; 4. That the applicant pay $2,000.00 for the lot created as cash -in -lieu of a parkland contribution; 5. That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality; 6. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro - Medonte; and, 7. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one year from the date of the giving of the notice. .....Carried." Committee of Adjustment - February 15, 2007 Page 5 10:20 Colleen & Garth Jay 2007 -A -06 Plan 653, Lots 28 & 29 (Former Township of Oro) 135 Robinson Street In Attendance: Keith Cowden, Agent on behalf of Applicants Motion No. CA070215 -5 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by David Edwards, Seconded by Allan Johnson "Committee defer Variance Application 2007 -A -06 until such time that construction drawings and elevations are available, and for the applicant to relocate the proposed garage at the request of the Committee. .....Carried." Committee of Adjustment- February 15, 2007 Page 6 10:30 David Germaine 2007 -A -04 Plan 1650, Lot 22 (Former Township of Medonte) 2 Moonstone Cres. In Attendance: David Germaine, Applicant, Mike Mintz (22 Slalom Drive), Martin Toombs (6 Moonstone Crescent) Adam Kozlowski, Secretary- Treasurer, read correspondence from George & Heidi Riffert (no objection to variance application), Carolyn Disher (objecting variance application) verbatim to the Committee members and those present in the audience. David Germaine submitted a petition signed by: Marc & Anna Franks, Mike & Lynn Mintz, Andrew & Shelly Doble, Dean Griffin, B.C. Farrell, Ron Turner, Jim Windsor, all indicating no objection to the variance application. Mike Mintz and Martin Toombs both made presentation to the Committee indicating no objection to the application. Motion No. CA070215 -6 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Allan Johnson, Seconded by David Edwards "Committee approve Variance Application 2007 -A -04 subject to the following conditions: 1. That the proposed detached garage be located no closer than 13.7 metres from the front lot line, Slalom Drive, in accordance with the sketch submitted with the application; 2. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with the Committee's decision by verifying in writing that the detached garage be no closer than 13.7 metres from the front lot line; 3. That the proposed detached garage comply with all other provisions for Detached Accessory Buildings, as listed in Section 5.1 of Zoning By -law 97- 95; 4. That the appropriate entrance permit for the driveway leading from Moonstone Crescent to the proposed garage be obtained from the Township Public Works Department, prior to the issuance of a building permit; 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." Committee of Adjustment- February 15, 2007 Page 7 10:40 Scott Ross 2007 -A -05 Pt. Lot 6, Concession 9 (Former Township of Medonte) 4043 Line 8 North In Attendance: Andria Leigh, Adrian Cammaert (MHBC Planning), Agents on behalf of Applicant Adam Kozlowski, Secretary- Treasurer, read correspondence from Tim Salkeld, Resource Planner, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, dated February 15, 2007 verbatim to the Committee members and those present in the audience. Motion No. CA070215 -7 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Allan Johnson, Seconded by Garry Potter "Committee approve Variance Application 2007 -A -05 subject to the following conditions: 1. That the setbacks of the existing structures be in conformity with the sketches submitted with the application and approved by the Committee; 2. That the appropriate building permit(s) 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." Committee of Adjustment - February 15, 2007 Page 8 10:50 Horseshoe Valley Lands 2007 -B -03 Lot 4, Concession 4 (Former Township of Oro) (Utility lot) In Attendance: Andria Leigh, Kris Menzies (MHBC Planning), Agents on behalf of the Applicant Max Huber and Nicolai Gourianov both made presentation to the Committee indicating concerns over aesthetics, visual impacts, potential odours, and buffering from the future pumphouse structure. Chris Ellesmere enquired about the location of the proposed lot. Motion No. CA070215 -8 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Garry Potter, Seconded by Michelle Lynch "Committee defer Application 2007 -B -03 pending further review by staff that the Application is in compliance with the Official Plan and /or Zoning By -law. ......Carried" Committee of Adjustment- February 15, 2007 Page 9 11:00 Horseshoe Valley Lands 2007 -B -04 Lot 4, Concession 4, 51 R21438 pt.4 (Former Township of Oro) (Technical severance) In Attendance: Andria Leigh, Kris Menzies (MHBC Planning), Agents on behalf of the Applicant Adam Kozlowski, Secretary- Treasurer, read correspondence from Andria Leigh, MHBC Planning, dated February 13, 2007 verbatim to the Committee members and those present in the audience. Motion No. CA070215 -9 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by David Edwards, Seconded by Allan Johnson "Committee grant provisional consent to Application 2007 -B -04 subject to the following list of conditions: 1. That three copies of a Reference Plan (or description suitable for registration) for the subject lands indicating the severed and retained parcels be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor and submitted to the Secretary- Treasurer for review; 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; 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" Committee of Adjustment- February 15, 2007 Page 10 11:10 Horseshoe Valley Resort Ltd. 2007 -B -05 Plan 51 R- 32830, pts. 10 -13, 21 (Former Township of Medonte) (Easement) In Attendance: Andria Leigh, Kris Menzies (MHBC Planning), Agents on behalf of the Applicant Motion No. CA070215 -10 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Allan Johnson, Seconded by David Edwards "Committee grant provisional consent to Application 2007 -B -05 subject to the following conditions: 1. That three copies of a Reference Plan indicating the lands subject to the easement be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor and be submitted to the Secretary- Treasurer; 2. That the applicant prepare and submit 3 original copies of the deeds for the easement, one copy to be retained by the Municipality; and, 3. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one year from the date of the giving of this notice as noted below. .....Carried Committee of Adjustment- February 15, 2007 Page 11 I -,J 11:20 Horseshoe Valley Resort Ltd. 2007 -B -06 Lott, 2, Concession 4 (Former Township of Medonte) (Severance & Lot Addition) In Attendance: Andria Leigh, Kris Menzies (MHBC Planning), Agents on behalf of the Applicant Adam Kozlowski, Secretary- Treasurer, read correspondence from Andria Leigh, MHBC Planning, dated February 13, 2007 verbatim to the Committee members and those present in the audience. Horseshoe Valley Resident Mel Coutanche made presentation to Committee regarding the application. Motion No. CA070215 -11 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Garry Potter, Seconded by Michelle Lynch "Committee defer Application 2007 -13-06 to allow staff to review the proposal with the proponent and confirm conformity with the Official Plan. .....Carried" Committee of Adjustment- February 15, 2007 Page 12 11:30 Horseshoe Valley Resort Ltd. 2007 -B -07 Lot 1, 2, Concession 3 (Former Township of Medonte) (Severance) In Attendance: Andria Leigh, Kris Menzies (MHBC Planning), Agents on behalf of the Applicant Adam Kozlowski, Secretary- Treasurer, read correspondence from Andria Leigh, MHBC Planning, dated February 13, 2007 verbatim to the Committee members and those present in the audience. Motion No. CA070215 -12 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Garry Potter, Seconded by Michelle Lynch "Committee defer Application 2007 -B -07 to allow staff to review the proposal with the proponent and confirm conformity with the Official Plan. ....Carried" Committee of Adjustment - February 15, 2007 Page 13 5. Other Business i. Adoption of minutes for the January 18, 2007 Meeting ,r Motion No. CA070215 -14 Moved by Allan Johnson, Seconded by Michelle Lynch "That the minutes for the January 18, 2007 Meeting be adopted as printed and circulated 6. Adjournment Motion No. CA070215 -15 Moved by Allan Johnson, Seconded by Garry Potter "We do now adjourn at 5:20 pm ..Carried." .. Carried." (NOTE: A digital recording of this meeting is available for review.) Chairperson Lynda Aiken Secretary- Treasurer Adam Kozlowski Committee of Adjustment- February 15, 2007 Page 14 v" February 8, 2007 II r' f Attention: Mayor members of council My name is Dennis Lee and I represent a group of families in and around the Ravines of Medonte subdivision. Our goal is to better use the existing park which currently has a baseball diamond that is rarely used. Over the last four years, my neighbor Bill Standen and myself along with help from neighbors, have built a skating rink on the ball diamond. The rink is 50' x 100' complete with a shack to warm up in and put your skates on and lighting for use after dark. The kids and parents alike have a lot of fun as well the health benefits and friendships made are immeasurable! Our neighborhood has a euchre tournament once a month and the idea of building a more permanent structure in the existing parkland that could be used year -round was discussed over 4 years ago. We thought that a concrete slab would serve as a basketball /tennis court/ball hockey arena in the summer but could be flooded in the winter for ice hockey. The neighbors I have talked with over the past four years have been very enthusiastic although we realize that it's going to cost a fair bit of money. We feel the structure would benefit our community in many ways. The children and their families would gain many health benefits from cardiovascular and respiratory benefits to improved coordination, self - esteem and self - confidence. A sense of community and comraderie that we have seen over the past four years has been amazing. We feel that our relationships with our children will flourish and will give them another avenue to vent their enthusiasm in a healthful manner. Three years ago I contacted a number of neighbors to get some feedback. I sent a letter of intent to all of our neighbors down Sideroad 2, concession 12 from Highway 12 to Mount St. Louis Rd., Mount St. Louis Rd. from concession 12 to Highway 12 and the neighbors in the Ravines of Medonte. We feel that there are about 80 families in just this immediate area that could potentially participate in this project and use these facilities. Three years ago we formed the "Ravines of Medonte Park Association" and have received some donations from neighbors totaling about $500.00 that has been put towards lighting, hydro and building supplies. A shed was donated by Switzer's timber mart and Bill and I have donated/bought items over the years. Historically, we have provided all the supplies from the 8" perimeter 2 x 8" boards, tarp, shed, lighting with hydro and water supplied by Bill Standen fie we pump the water from his ditch across the road & run an extention cord across the road for power). Our initial plans for developing the park would include a six inch thick concrete slab (100 x 50'), a six inch gravel base and any necessary grading/leveling of the land. Additionally lighting, electrical supply, pump house with a well, hockey nets, basketball nets and poles and hockey boards could be done initially or set aside for future consideration. We look forward to working with council and Shawn Binns in our endeavor to better our community, improve the physical and mental health of our children and foster a healthy lifestyle at their young age that will stay with them for the rest of their lives!!! But I will be frank with you in that I wrote this very same letter in March, 2004 to council and Chris Carter and nothing has been done in three years. I hope this will change as our children aren't getting any younger. I invite all of you to drop by the rink anytime to see the potential for a year round facility and remember to bring your skates. A- Channel news will be coming shortly to do a story on our rink and the community involvement that's behind it. The rink was also entered in the `Backyard rink Contest" on CBC last year and received an honorable mention. Sincerely, Dennis Lee 61 Medonte Rd. 2 RR2 Coldwater, ON Home 835 -6823 Work 325 -1111 leees@ro2ers.com A44 M a The Corporation of the Town of g MallingAddress: �%—p P.O. Sox 910 ,. ......New Tecumseth.. °_-`. Alliston , Ontario ... L9R lAl ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Web Address: www.town.newtecumseth.omea Administration Centre Email. clerk *owmnewtecamseth.on.ca 10 Wellington St E. Phone: (705) 435 -6219 or (905) 729 -0057 Alliston, Ontario Fax: (705) 435 -2873 Clerk: direct line: 705- 435 -3900 ext 226 Via fax and Canada Post February 13, 2007 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority ® IL 1.%# �e ' 120 Bayview Parkway Box 2021 FE2 1 7 Newmarket, Ontario OR®_MEDONTE L3Y 4X1 TnsnrntQPIP Attn: Gayle Wood, Chief Administrative Officer Re: RESOLUTION TO PROVINCE PETITIONING SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES Dear Ms. Wood: Please be advised that Council, at its meeting on February 12, 2007, passed the following resolution with respect to the above subject matter: "WHEREAS the Town of New Tecumseth is a member of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority; AND WHEREAS funding pressures for the Conservation Authorities, and in turn their member municipalities, have occurred due to a shortfall in Provincial funding, and the addition of responsibilities being down loaded to Conservation Authorities by the Province; AND WHEREAS the lack of adequate Provincial funding results in significant increases being required by and demanded to be paid to Conservation Authorities from the municipal tax levy; AND WHEREAS provincial transfer payments make up only a very small percentage of the average Conservation Authority annual budget; Page 2 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of the Town of New Tecumseth petitions the Province of Ontario to ensure that fair, equitable and sustainable funding is made available to Conservation Authorities in order for them to continue to deliver their existing programs as well as meet the additional demands of the future; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority; their member municipalities; the Honourable David Ramsay, Minister of Natural Resources, Jim Wilson MPP Simcoe -Grey and to the eight political representatives participating in the Provincial- Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review: Doug Reycraft, AMO President, Mayor of the Town of Southwest Middlesex; Roger Anderson, AMO Immediate Past President, Chair, Durham Region; Bob Sweet, Mayor of the Town of Petawawa; Michael Power, Mayor, Town of Greenstone, AMO Past President; Hazel McCallion, Mayor of the City of Mississauga; AMP Past President; Peter Hume, Councillor, City of Ottawa; Richard Adams, Mayor, Town of Parry Sound, and; Eddie Francis, Mayor, City of Windsor." If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours truly, Heather Reid Assistant Clerk Cc: Honourable David Ramsay, Minister of Natural Resources Jim Wilson MPP Simcoe -Grey Doug Reycraft, AMO President Mayor of the Town of Southwest Middlesex Roger Anderson, AMO Immediate Past President, Chair, Durham Region; Bob Sweet, Mayor of the Town of Petawawa Michael Power, Mayor, Town of Greenstone, AMO Past President Hazel McCallion, Mayor of the City of Mississauga; AMP Past President Peter Hume, Councillor, City of Ottawa Richard Adams, Mayor, Town of Parry Sound Eddie Francis, Mayor, City of Windsor Member Municipalities February 16, 2007 Mayor Hughes & Council UA .11V 1. The Corporation of the Township of Oro- Medome 148 Line 7 South FEB 21 10 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 o��.��� P Member Dear Mayor Hughes & Council: Municipalities Re: Provincial /Municipal - Conservation Authority Funding Shortfall The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority requests your support in addressing an important part of the Provincial /Municipal Fiscal Imbalance. Since 1993 the Province has reduced funding for most Conservation Authority programs; consequently, NVCA's municipal levy has significantly increased over the past decade. In 1992, the Province transferred $58.9 million to Conservation Authorities. By 1998 this had been reduced to $7.6 million. It has since risen to $12.6 million because of the addition of $5 million for flood and erosion control infrastructure. While these cutbacks occurred, program responsibilities increased. The NVCA now has responsibilities under 12 Provincial and Federal Acts. The attached Conservation Ontario submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs provides more details. This annual funding shortfall is part of the $3 billion Provincial/Municipal service delivery shortfall. The NVCA is committed to work with Conservation Ontario and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to address this shortfall. A recent concern is the move by the Province to further download Groundwater Monitoring to local Conservation Authorities. In the particular case of the NVCA, we now also have the results of the provincially funded Assimilative Capacity Study. We know the problem (excess loadings of phosphorus in our surface water) and we even know the way we can solve it (more vigorous land - stewardship programs). What we do not have is the long -term funding to implement the solutions (our "Healthy Watershed Waters" program relies primarily on the municipal levy for funding). Counties To help address the Provincial /Municipal, Conservation Authority downloading issue the following resolution was passed at the February 9/07 NVCA Board of Directors meeting: X!Qinber of NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY - Centre for Conservation Conservation John Nix Conservation Administration Centre - Tiffin Conservation Area 8195 8th Line = Utopia, On LOM IT0 ONTARIO Telephone: 705.424.1479 - Fax 705.424.2115 Web: www.nvca.on.ca Email: adminclnvca.on.ca Provincial /Municipal Fiscal Responsibilities RESOLVED THAT. • A delegation of municipal representatives from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board be authorized to meet with Ministers of; Ministry of the Environment and /or Ministry of Natural Resources and/or Municipal Affairs and Ministry of Finance, to request that full funding, including cost of administration and infrastructure be funded for any programs they (the Province) download to the Conservation Authorities and that this motion be circulated to Conservation Ontario. In a related move, one of our member Municipalities passed another resolution on Feb. 12, 2007: Whereas the Town of New Tecumseth is a member of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority; And whereas funding pressures for the Conservation Authorities, and in turn their member municipalities, have occurred due to a shortfall in Provincial funding, and the addition of responsibilities being down loaded to Conservation Authorities by the Province; And whereas the lack of adequate Provincial funding results in significant increases being required by and demanded to be paid to Conservation Authorities from the municipal tax levy; And whereas provincial transfer payments makes up only a very small percentage of the average Conservation Authority annual budget; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Municipality of the Town of New Tecumseth petitions the Province of Ontario to ensure that fair, equitable and sustainable funding is made available to Conservation Authorities in order for them to continue to deliver their existing programs as well as meet the additional demands of the future; And Further That this resolution be forwarded to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority; their member municipalities; the Honourable David Ramsay, Minister of Natural Resources, Jim Wilson MPP Simcoe- Grey and to the eight political representatives participating in the Provincial- Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review; Doug Reycraft, AMO President, Mayor of the Town of Southwest Middlesex; Roger Anderson, AMO Immediate Past President, Chair, Durham Region, Bob Sweet, Mayor of the Town of Petawawa; Michael Power, Mayor, Town of Greenstone, AMO Past President; Hazel McCallion, Mayor of the City of Mississauga; AMP Past President; Peter Hume, Councillor, City of Ottawa; Richard Adams, Mayor, Town of Parry Sound, and; Eddie Francis, Mayor, City of Windsor. M Provincial/Municipal Fiscal Responsibilities A (--� We respectfully request that your municipality support us by resolutions addressing the following key issues: ■ Funding shortfall for Conservation Authorities should be addressed as part of the larger Provincial Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review; • Conservation Authority funding shortfalls should be included by AMO as part of the overall Provincial Municipal Review; • That the municipality supports NVCA working with Conservation Ontario, AMO and other appropriate parties, to lobby the Province and appropriate Ministers to address the fiscal imbalance and request full funding for all provincially mandated programs. We would be pleased to discuss this matter further with Council. Sincerely, Fred Nix, Chair, NVCA Wayne Wilson, CAO /Secretary Treasurer Copies: Don Pearson, Conservation Ontario MPP's NVCA Board members Attach. -3- Conservation Ontario Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic ONTARIO INTRODUCTION: • Conservation Authorities are community based, resource management organizations working on a watershed basis. • Almost 90% of Ontario's population (approximately 10.5 million) is located within a Conservation Authority's jurisdiction where resource issues and user conflicts are greatest. It is also where a joint provincial - municipal investment is needed most. • CAs have a strong track record of partnering with all levels of government to deliver community based, practical solutions to a range of natural resource problems (e.g. drought, flood, natural heritage protection, Great Lakes water quality protection, and more recently, source water protection). Source Protection Planning We all know about the tragedy in Walkerton in 2000. What happened in Walkerton reinforces the absolute essential that drinking water must be protected at its source. A clean environment and clean water are integral to human health and economic stability. They must continue to be core priorities for the government. The passage of the Clean Water Act in October 2006 is an important step in protecting drinking water. Conservation Ontario is a strong supporter of the legislation and has already begun working on implementing the Act. The funding currently being provided by the Government has enabled Conservation Authorities to begin the critical technical studies that will support Source Water Protection Plan development. However, drinking water sources will only be protected once plans are completed and successfully implemented. The first plans will be completed in 2010, while the Government's current funding commitment ends March 2008. An ongoing funding commitment is critical to ensuring safe drinking water sources. Watershed Stewardship Our experience has been that although legislation and regulations are important to achieving compliance, incentive programs are critical to change rural management practices. The 2006 provincial announcement of $7 million in actions targeted on source water protection will result in improvements in water quality and is a good first step. Conservation Ontario 1 January 30, 2007 ® Conservation Authorities have a tong history of delivering programs that provide expertise and financial assistance to landowners to improve water quality. Over the years, these efforts have been financed through municipal funding, as well as, provincial and federal funding programs related to improving Great Lakes water quality (e.g. Canada - Ontario Agreement) and to support best management practices in the agricultural sector. A long- term sustainable funding commitment is required to see real improvements in water quality on the rural landscape and extending out to the Great Lakes. Of specific concern, is the approaching expiry of the Great Lakes Canada - Ontario Agreement in March 2007 and, the associated loss of 2007/2008 funding support for actions to protect and restore Healthy Great Lakes, Aging Infrastructure • Some will remember Hurricane Hazel in 1954 when 81 people died and 1800 were left homeless as a huge storm passed through Southern Ontario causing millions of dollars in property damage (about $1 billion in today's dollars). After this, public infrastructure was built to prevent flooding and erosion and flood plain regulations were established. Conservation Authorities were key agencies in implementing these public safety initiatives of senior Governments. Significantly aging CA infrastructure (more than 800 structures - e.g. dams, channels, dykes, erosion control works - with an estimated replacement value of well over $800 M) needs maintenance to continue to protect lives and property. An ongoing multi -year provincial program of at least $5 million /year is required to allow for proper project planning, design and approval for additional improvements. • Your Government has provided $5 million per year towards the funding of capital maintenance of CA Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure. Every year, 27 -30 Conservation Authorities ensure that this was matched with an equal share of local funding. This represents a $10 million annual investment in public safety infrastructure and we encourage you to continue your contribution to this important investment. Floodplain Mapping • The flood hazard control and avoidance system in Ontario is recognized as outstanding. An Environment Canada comparative analysis of Michigan and Ontario showed that Ontario's approach saves hundreds of millions of dollars annually. The current system of preventing development in flood /erosion hazard areas must be maintained and updated for ongoing effectiveness. Hazard mapping in Ontario is required in support of the natural hazards provincial policy statement under the Planning Act and the Section 28 Regulation under the Conservation Authorities Act. Originally, much of the mapping was completed under the Federal Damage Reduction Program (FDRP) with 45% federal and 45% provincial funding. Much of the current floodplain mapping is up to 20 years old and needs to be updated. Accuracy of this mapping protects life, reduces Conservation Ontario 2 January 30, 2007 property damages and, minimizes disaster and emergency response costs. A significant investment is required in this program to prevent future problems. Conservation Authorities, cooperatively with the Insurance Industry, will be developing detailed cost estimates for this program in 2007 and will be seeking financial support from all levels of government. Provincial Flood & Erosion Control Section 39 Transfer Payments (Ministry of Natural Resources) • At the current funding levels in Ontario, our collective ability to protect lives and property from natural hazards is diminishing. This continuing problem is due to the significant shortfall in annual funding provided through the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) for the various mandated programs that Conservation Authorities deliver (e.g. flood control, erosion control, and flood forecasting and warning). Current funding is $7.6 million. Conservation Ontario summarized this funding shortfall across all CAs, including a re- examination of provincial interest programs that are currently excluded from funding. The details are provided in a report [entitled "Submission to the Minister of Natural Resources: Re- investment in Ontario's Conservation Authorities — Now and in the Future "] submitted to the Minister of Natural Resources in July 2004. In this 2004 report, the provincial shortfall for 2005 was projected to be $13.8 million dollars. • The shortfall is calculated from total costs of delivery of programs from 2002 audited financial statements of the CAs and assumes that the province pays 50% of the total cost of delivery. It excludes capital for major maintenance of existing infrastructure, which is addressed separately under "Aging Infrastructure" and it excludes upgrading of the regulatory mapping mentioned previously. • It is a conservative estimate and Conservation Ontario has updated this shortfall amount against the 2005 audited financial statements of Ontario's Conservation Authorities. The provincial shortfall for 2007 is projected to be $14.3 million dollars. The Province has cut MNR transfer payments to the CAs by 87% since 1992 when $58.9 million was transferred. There have been no further cuts and more significantly, no further increases to the MNR flood and erosion control transfer payments since 1999. CAs are asking the province to reinvest in conservation and match the contributions being made by member municipalities for those provincial interest programs examined in our review. 88% of our member municipalities have passed resolutions in support of this report. Outdoor Education Twenty seven of Ontario's 36 Conservation Authorities currently provide hands -on, curriculum- related outdoor education programming to more than 400,000 school children Conservation Ontario 3 January 30, 2007 iu k annually. At present, these programs are funded by the school boards/school classes through user fees, Conservation Authorities through municipal levy, and private donation. ® On behalf of Conservation Ontario, a proposal has been submitted to the Ontario Ministries of Environment and Education, to fund up to $2 million per year for children's outdoor education programs, relating specifically to Source Water Protection. This represents up to $12 per child to enable the participation of every student in one grade level throughout the province. At this stage it is proposed that this funding would flow through school boards, thus levering the significant current investment in existing programs. CONCLUSION Conservation Authorities embody a partnership of the provincial and municipal governments focused on addressing some of our most pressing water and other natural resource management issues. For this arrangement to work in an efficient, effective and equitable manner, many of the financial pressures outlined above must be given due consideration by the Government. The health, well -being and livelihood of current and future generations depend on it. 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Under the Federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) some of the information may constitute personal information. By filling out this form you agree that all personal information provided by you on the form may be collected, used and disclosed by AMO for all purposes described above. 7 February 27, 2007 E7 To: l Oro - Medonte Mayor Harry Hughes and Council LSRCA Chair Virginia Hackson and Board of Directors NVCA Chair Fred Nix and Board of Directors My main reason for running for office and serving on the two conservation authority boards is my commitment to further the causes of a healthy environment, conservation and a sustainable society. For the past five years I have been operating an environmental consulting business called EcoMedic Ecosystem Restoration Services in which I do restoration projects for landowners, both private and public, and have also done contract work for LSRCA. As my work on Council and the two Boards becomes more involved I have wrestled with the thought that I may be perceived to have a conflict of interest by promoting environmental principles that encourage people to pursue actions for which my business offers services. I have sought legal advice and am told that my situation is rather unique. I am advised and have decided that I will cease doing business within the geographical bounds of the Township of Oro - Medonte and the entire watersheds of LSRCA and NVCA. I am making this commitment for the duration of my time on Council and my appointment to the two Conservation Authority boards and for a period of one year beyond. I have made this choice in order to permit me to participate as fully as possible in discussions and decisions concerning environmental matters. By doing so I will be eliminating any actual pecuniary interest that may stem from my promotion of the environmental principles to which I am committed and by making this commitment known and going on record with this commitment now, I hope to minimize any perceived conflict of interest that may arise. I recognize that, nevertheless, it will remain my responsibility to consider in every instance whether I have a conflict of interest on any matter coming before Council or one of the conservation authority boards and to act in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. Sincerely, Sandy Agnew, Ward 3 Councillor, Township of Oro - Medonte 111161 �1 - .7. Z� r�iil;<1:�i7�i];�i�T] Zil�ytl. BY -LAW NO. 2007 -023 I _ — A By -law to Amend By -law No. 2007 -021, being A By -law to Appoint Representatives to Various Committees /Organizations and Technical Support Groups and to Repeal By -law Nos. 2004- 011, 2004- 018, 2004- 021, 2004- 035, 2004- 130, 2005 -102 and 2005 -121 WHEREAS Section 224 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provides that the role of Council is to ensure that administrative practices are in place to implement the decisions of Council; AND WHEREAS Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte appoints representatives to various committees /organizations and technical support groups; AND WHEREAS Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte did, on the 14'" day of February 2007, enact By -law No. 2007 -021, A By -law to Appoint Representatives to Various Committees /Organizations and Technical Support Groups; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte hereby enacts as follows: That By -law No. 2007 -021 be amended by the addition of Schedule "A" — named "Schedule "F to By -law No. 2007 -021" attached hereto and forming part of this by -law; 2. That By -law Nos. 2004 -011, 2004 -018, 2004 -021, 2004 -035, 2004 -130, 2005- 102 and 2005 -121 are hereby repealed in their entirety; 3. This by -law shall take effect on the final passing thereof. BY -LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. BY -LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS DAY OF 2007. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Mayor, H.S. Hughes Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin Schedule "A" to By -law No. 2007 -023 "Schedule "F" to By -law No, 2007 -021" for The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte 1. That the following public representatives be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment effective February 19, 2007 for the balance of the 2006 -2010 Term of Council: • Lynda Aiken • Bruce Chappell • Michelle Lynch • Garry Potter • Rick Webster THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE BY -LAW NO. 2007 -024 A By -law to Appoint Municipal Weed Inspectors And to Repeal By -law No. 2006 -026 WHEREAS the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. W5, Section 8(1) provides that Council may by By -law appoint Municipal Weed Inspectors; AND WHEREAS Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte deems it expedient to do so; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte hereby enacts as follows: 1. That the following persons be appointed as Municipal Weed Inspectors Michael P. Diver Chief Building Official Kim Allen Deputy Chief Building Official Brian Bell Building Inspector /By -law Enforcement Officer Randy Dunsmore Building Inspector /By -law Enforcement Officer 2. That the duties and responsibilities shall be performed and carried out as provided for within the Act. 3. That By -law No. 2006 -026 is hereby repealed in its entirety. 4. This by -law shall take effect on the final passing thereof. BY -LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. BY -LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS DAY OF 2007. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Mayor, H.S. Hughes Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin f D c A THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE BY -LAW NO. 2007 -026 A By -law to Enter Into a Letter of Understanding with The Corporation of the County of Simcoe and the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services for Participation in the Public Access Defibrillator Program WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, authorizes a municipality to pass by -laws with respect to the health, safety and well- being of persons; AND WHEREAS Section 224 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, states that it is the role of Council to ensure that the administrative policies, practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of Council; AND WHEREAS Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte deems it desirable to enter into a Letter of Understanding with The Corporation of the County of Simcoe and the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services for participation in the Public Access Defibrillator Program; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte hereby enacts as follows: That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Letter of Understanding attached hereto as Schedule "A" and forming part of this By -law. 2. This by -law shall take effect on the final passing thereof. BY -LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. BY -LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS DAY OF 2007. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Mayor, H.S. Hughes Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin Schedule "A" to By -law No. 2007 -026 Township of Oro - Medonte Letter of Understanding C° The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte has learned that the Corporation of the County of Simcoe, through the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (hereinafter called the CSPS) has developed the framework for a public access defibrillator program and has the necessary infrastructure and community support in place (hereinafter called PAD program). The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte has declared an interest to participate in the PAD program with the Corporation of the County of Simcoe and the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services for the supply of one (1) AED unit(s), inclusive of wall cabinet(s) and (2) year service agreement. It is mutually understood that the ownership of said AED unit(s) will remain the property of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe. The Township of Oro - Medonte wishes to place an AED in the Oro - Medonte Community Arena location with the understanding that the Township of Oro - Medonte will be responsible for the following: 1) Installation of wall cabinet and AED unit is the responsibility of the (facility). 2) Provide designated emergency contact name and phone number(s) to the PAD program coordinator. 3) Provide the required information for registration with the PAD program and emergency response dispatch center. 4) Inform PAD program coordinator of designated staff responsible for responding to cardiac arrests within the facility that will participate in required training. 5) The facility / municipality must have an appropriate emergency response plan in place to participate in this program. 6) Perform and record regular / weekly inspection on each AED unit and provide PAD program coordinator with the necessary documentation. 7) Inform PAD program coordinator after the use of each AED unit. 8) Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the PAD program. 9) Any maintenance required outside of the two year service agreement for the AED unit. The costs to extend the service agreement beyond the initial two year period will be the responsibility of the facility. I ,r It is also understood that CSPS will be responsible for the following: 1) Make recommendations on the location for installation of AED unit(s), wall cabinet and signs within proposed facility through a site inspection. 2) Arrange for the delivery of the AED unit to the designated facility. 3) Provide basic life support (BLS), CPR and AED training for staff responsible for responding to cardiac arrests within the facility. 4) Facilitate the maintenance of AED through manufacturer for a two year period from date of installation. The costs to extend the service agreement beyond the initial two year period will be the responsibility of the facility. 5) Registration of the facility address with the PAD program and emergency response dispatch center. 6) Provide Quality Assurance activities that include but are not limited to: 1. The periodic review of the organizations failure prevention program. 2. The downloading and review of event data after the use of the AED. TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE H.S. Hughes, Mayor J. Douglas Irwin, Clerk Dated COUNTY OF SIMCOE COUNTY OF SIMCOE PARAMEDIC SERVICES 2 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE BY -LAW NO. 2007 -027 A By -law to Enter Into an Agreement Between The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of the Solicitor General on behalf of the Ontario Provincial Police and The Corporation of the County of Simcoe and Such Municipalities and Other Legal Entities (Collectively "Simcoe Municipalities ") for the Provision of 9 -1 -1 Central Emergency Reporting Bureau (CERB) Services WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, authorizes a municipality to pass by -laws with respect to the health, safety and well- being of persons; AND WHEREAS Section 224 of the MunicipalAct, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, states that it is the role of Council to ensure that the administrative policies, practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of Council; AND WHEREAS Bell Canada supplies the "Simcoe Municipalities" with features and services which allow for the operation of a Central Emergency Reporting Bureau (CERB); AND WHEREAS the Township of Oro - Medonte wishes to contract with the Ministry of the Solicitor General on behalf of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) for the management and operation of the CERB using the features and services supplied by Bell Canada in addition to the Ontario Provincial Police's terminal equipment; AND WHEREAS Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte is desirous of entering into an Agreement for the supply of such services; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte hereby enacts as follows: That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement, attached hereto as Schedule "A" and forming part of this By -law for the provision of 9 -1 -1 Central Emergency Reporting Bureau (CERB) Services. 2. This by -law shall take effect on the final passing thereof. BY -LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. BY -LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS DAY OF 2007. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Mayor, H.S. Hughes Clerk, J. Douglas Y tai l o. AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF 9 -1 -1 CERB SERVICES BETWEEN: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO as represented by the MINISTRY OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL on behalf of the ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE (the "O.P.P. ") AND THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE (the "County ") AND SUCH MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER LEGAL ENTITIES AS ARE LISTED IN SCHEDULE "A" (COLLECTIVELY "SIMCOE MUNICIPALITIES ") RECITALS: A. WHEREAS the Simcoe Municipalities are a customer of Bell Canada's 9 -1 -1 Public Emergency Reporting Service — Ontario ( "9 -1 -1- PERS "); B. AND WHEREAS Bell Canada supplies the Simcoe Municipalities with features and services which allows for the operation of a Central Emergency Reporting Bureau ( "CERB "); C. AND WHEREAS the Simcoe Municipalities wish to contract with the O.P.P. for the management and operation of the CERB using the features and services supplied by Bell Canada in addition to the OPP's own terminal equipment; D. AND WHEREAS each of the Simcoe Municipalities agree to confirm their adherence to this Agreement by executing it, as provided for herein, and providing the O.P.P. with a certified copy of the resolution or by -law authorizing their entering into this Agreement; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: SIMCOE COUNTY 9 -1 -1 CERB SERVICES m 1.1 The parties warrant that the recitals are true. 1.2 The parties to this Agreement warrant that all persons who sign this Agreement on behalf of one of the parties are authorized to represent that party, and to bind it, for all purposes of this Agreement. 2.0 DEFINITIONS For the proposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings ascribed below: "Agreement" means this Agreement and includes Schedule "A" which forms part of it; "ALP": Automatic Location Identification. A database feature that displays, to the CERB and Remote Agencies, address /location data with respect to a telephone line from which the 9 -1 -1 call originates; "ANI": Automatic Number Identification. A database feature that displays the telephone number of the primary exchange service that originates the 9 -1 -1 call; "Annual Rate ": The annual rate charged by the O.P.P. to the County for the provision of the services set forth herein to the Simcoe Municipalities, as more particularly described in Article 3.0 herein; "Bureau Commander ": refers to the Commander of Communications and Technology Services Bureau of the O.P.P.; "Call Control": a feature that allows the 9 -1 -1 call taker to maintain control of the 9 -1 -1 call regardless of calling -party action; "CERB ": Central Emergency Reporting Bureau serving the 9 -1 -1 serving area including a telecommunications centre which is the first point of reception by the O.P.P. of 9 -1 -1 calls; "Commissioner": refers to the Commissioner of the O.P.P.; "Director" means the Director of Provincial Communication Operations, Communications and Technology Services Bureau. "ESZ ": Emergency Services Zone. The geographic area served by a remote agency; "Operating Guidelines ": The O.P.P. 9 -1 -1 CERB Standard Operating Procedure, as it may be amended from time to time by the O.P.P., provided that the O.P.P. makes best efforts to provide reasonable notice of such amendments to the County; "Participating Annual Rates ": The share of the Annual Rates that shall be paid by each Simcoe Municipality, as more particularly set forth at Section 3.5; 2 SIMCOE COUNTY 9 -1 -1 CERB SERVICES � ' 1 "Party" means the County, the O.P.P. or one of the other Simcoe Municipalities, and Parties shall mean, unless stated otherwise, all of them; "Remote Agency ": The communication center of a fire, police or ambulance service within an ESZ to which calls are transferred from the CERB, and for which the remote agency is then responsible for taking appropriate action; "Selective Routing and Transfer ": a feature that automatically routes a 9 -1 -1 call to the appropriate CERB or Remote Agency based upon the ANI of the telephone line from which the 9 -1 -1 call originates; "Unit Commander ": refers to the O.P.P. officer responsible for the operation of the CERB; "Warden ": Warden for the County; "9 -1 -1 Committee ": a Committee of representatives of the Simcoe Municipalities that may play an advisory role to the O.P.P. related to services provided pursuant to this Agreement, except as set forth in Article 9.0 (Dispute Resolution); "9 -1 -1 PERS ": Public Emergency Reporting Service — Ontario: Features and services provided by Bell pursuant to Bell Canada General Tariff Item 1400 to customers within a 9 -1 -1 Serving Area for the delivery of 9 -1 -1 calls to the CERB and Remote Agencies. "9 -1 -1 Serving Area ": The geographic area as set out in Schedule "A" pursuant to which services shall be provided as set out in this Agreement. 3.0 PAYMENTS 3.1 Notwithstanding any delay or failure to pay monies to the County as are required to be paid to it pursuant to Section 3.5, the County shall pay the O.P.P an Annual Rate of $123,918.73 for providing, managing and operating the CERB. The Annual Rate is determined by applying a per capita rate of $0.561 against a population of the 9 -1 -1 Serving Area estimated by the Association of Municipalities for Ontario to currently be at or approximately 220,889 residents. Goods and Services Tax and Provincial Sales Tax are not charged pursuant to this Agreement. 3.2 The Annual Rate specified in Section 3.1 shall be reviewed at the end of every year the Agreement is in effect. In the event that the residential population of the 9 -1 -1- Serving Area increases or decreases by more than 10% during the term of the Agreement, the Annual Rate shall be adjusted accordingly for the following year, and the County shall be obliged to pay the O.P.P. the revised Annual Rate. The O.P.P. shall determine annual revisions to the residential population using population figures found in the latest version of the Ontario Municipal directory, or in other recognized sources. 3.3 Notwithstanding Section 3.2. herein, the Annual Rate shall be revised upon one or more of the Simcoe Municipalities, except for the County, terminating its participation in this Agreement, as authorized by Section 10.3 herein. 3 SIMCOE COUNTY 9-1-1 CERB SERVICES r 3.4 The O.P.P. shall invoice the County the Amoral Rate on a quarterly basis. The County shall pay each quarterly installment of the Annual Rate to the O.P.P. within thirty days' of receipt of the invoice. The County shall pay interest on overdue accounts at the rates set by the Ministry of Finance from time to time. 3.5 Each Simcoe Municipality shall pay the County, through the levy process or otherwise, its Participating Annual Rate, which shall be determined annually. Each Simcoe Municipality that does not pay its Participating Annual Rate through the levy process, shall pay its Participating Annual Rate quarterly to the County within fifteen days of receipt of invoice from the County. Each Simcoe Municipality that does not pay its Participating Annual Rate through the levy process, shall pay interest on overdue accounts at the rate set by the County of Simcoe from time to time. 4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE O.P.P The O.P.P. shall manage and operate the CERB in accordance with O.P.P. operating guidelines, in addition to: 4.1 Providing, in its operation of the CERB, terminal equipment which permits the utilization of "ALI ", "ANI ", "Selective Routing and Transfer" and "Call Control" features in responding to callers including those who are hearing and voice impaired as such features are made available by Bell Canada in its delivery of 9 -1 -1 PERS to the Simcoe Municipalities. 4.2 Staffing the CERB at a level appropriate to answer, handle and transfer calls to the appropriate Remote Agency in a manner suitable for emergency situations. 4.3 Providing and operating a CERB for the 9 -1 -1 Serving Area on a 24 hour a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year operation. 4.4 Answering, handling and transferring all 9 -1 -1 calls received by the CERB, and associated ANI /ALI information, to a Remote Agency within the proper ESZ, as deemed appropriate by CERB Personnel. 4.5 Maintaining control of the line upon which each 9 -1 -1 call is received until the call is confirmed through voice communications as being transferred to the appropriate Remote Agency or until the call is terminated. 4.6 Retaining digital voice records of all 9 -1 -1 calls received at the CERB for two years, and hard copy records of all Bell 9 -1 -1 PERS, ANI/ALI printer data for one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date that such records are created. 4 SIMCOE COUNTY 9 -1 -1 CERB SERVICES 1t,J - 4.7 If requested by the 9 -1 -1 Committee for the purposes of civil litigation or criminal proceedings, providing certified copies of records referred to in Section 4.6 herein to the 9 -1 -1 Committee, provided that requests for such records are submitted to the O.P.P. no later than five days prior to the end of the retention period referred to in Section 4.6 herein. Notwithstanding the retention provisions in Section 4.6, the O.P.P. shall retain all original records until the conclusion of any civil or criminal proceedings to which such records relate. 4.8 Providing an operational back -up CERB to which 9 -1 -1 calls will be transferred in the event that the primary CERB is unable to accept the calls for any reason. 4.9 Make reasonable efforts to provide assistance to non - English callers, subject to the O.P.P.'s ability to access the services of a third party provider. The O.P.P. does not warrant that it shall be able to provide services to non - English callers, and in no way accept any liability for the acts or omissions of the third party service provider or for the O.P.P.'s inability to provide such service. 4.10 Provide the County with a copy of the Operating Guidelines. 411 Provide the 9 -1 -1 Committee on monthly basis or as otherwise determined by the 9 -1 -1 Committee in consultation with the Unit Commander with a copy of statistical information: as agreed to by both the 9 -1 -1 Committee and the Unit Commander. 5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNTY The County shall: 5.1 Be responsible for payment of the Annual Rate to the O.P.P. as referred to in Article 3.0 herein. 5.2 Through its Warden or the delegate Warden administer the terms of this Agreement with the O.P.P. on behalf of itself and the Simcoe Municipalities. 6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SIMCOE MUNICIPALITIES Each Simcoe Municipality shall: 6.1 Be responsible for payment of the Participating Rates to the County as set forth at Article 3.5. 6.2 Designate Remote Agencies and co- ordinate the participation of all such Remote Agencies within the 9 -1 -1 Serving Area. 6.3 Warrant and represent that each Remote Agency, within the 9 -1 -1 Serving Area, and each back -up Remote Agency shall operate twenty -four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year, and will answer and respond to all 9 -1 -1 calls directed to it from the CERB. 5 SIMCOE COUNTY 9 -1 -1 CERB SERVICES 6.4 Designate a back up Remote Agency, for each and every Remote Agency in each and every ESZ within the 9 -1 -1 Serving Area, to which the CERB will route and transfer a 9 -1 -1 call, which is not answered by the primary Remote Agency. 6.5 Provide and validate to the County, in written form, all geographical information including the street names, addresses and borders of each and every ESZ within that Simcoe Municipality. 6.6 Advise the County of all changes that may occur in any geographical information within that Simcoe Municipality and provide updated information in a format consistent with O.P.P. requirements. 7.0 INSURANCE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 7.1 All parties shall, during the term of this Agreement, maintain sufficient insurance to cover their respective obligations under this Agreement and shall provide evidence of the same to the other parties upon request or, if a party is self - insured, provide to the other parties evidence that is satisfactory that the party is and will be, at all relevant times, in a position to face successfully its monetary obligations stemming from liability under the Agreement. 7.2 The Simcoe Municipalities shall not incur any costs related to the transfer of services related to the CERB from Bell Canada to the O.P.P. 7.3 Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, the O.P.P. is not responsible or liable for: (A) The accuracy or completeness of information it receives or the consequences resulting from inaccurate or incomplete information: and (B) The work required to transfer the provision of services provided under this Agreement in relation to the CERB from Bell Canada to the O.P.P.. 8.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND CONFIDENTIALITY 8.1 The O.P.P. and the Simcoe Municipalities shall perform their responsibilities hereunder in compliance with all applicable laws, including all laws pertaining to the protection of personal information about individuals and individuals' access to personal information about themselves. 9.0 DISPUTE RESOLUTION 6 SIMCOE COUNTY 9-1-1 CERB SERVICES.' 9.1 In the event a dispute arises between the Parties regarding the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement, the Unit Commander, or representative, agrees to meet with the Warden or his or her delegate, together with the head of any Simcoe Municipality or his or her delegate, with a particular interest in the matter at the earliest available opportunity to discuss the dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved for 14 business days at the Unit Commander level, the Director agrees to meet with the Warden or his or her delegate. together with the head of any Simcoe Municipality or his delegate, with a particular interest in the matter at the earliest opportunity to discuss the dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved at the Director level, the Commissioner (or a Deputy Commissioner, in the absence of the Commissioner) agrees to meet with the warden, or his or her designate at the earliest available opportunity, who shall have a further 14 business days to attempt to resolve the dispute. 9.2 In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved as provided for under Section 9.1 herein, any party to this Agreement may rely on any rights available to them at law or pursuant to this Agreement. 10.0 TERM AND RENEWAL 10.1 Subject to Section 10.2 and Section 10.3 herein, this Agreement shall be effective from the 14`h day of March, 2007, until the 13`h day of March, 2010, inclusive. 10.2 The O.P.P. or the County may terminate this Agreement upon providing one hundred and eighty days (180) written notice of termination to each other in the following manner: (A) If the O.P.P. is terminating the Agreement, it shall serve notice of termination on the County which shall be obliged to provide copies of such notice to all other Simcoe Municipalities; (B) If the County is terminating the Agreement, it shall serve notice of termination on the other Simcoe Municipalities and the O.P.P. And this Agreement shall terminate one hundred and eighty days (180) following the delivery of such notice to the County in clause (A) and the O.P.P. in clause (B). Should a notice to terminate be given, the County shall continue to be obligated to pay for the cost of the CERB services under this Agreement up to and including the date of such termination and the O.P.P. shall continue to be responsible to provide the services outlined in this Agreement up to and including the date of termination. 10.3 If any of the other Simcoe Municipalities aside from the County are terminating their participation in this Agreement, the applicable Simcoe Municipality or Municipalities, as the case may be, shall serve notice of termination on the County, which shall transmit the notice to the O.P.P. and the other Simcoe Municipalities, and such termination shall come into effect one hundred and eighty (180) days following receipt of the notice by the O.P.P. the remaining parties shall be solely responsible for preparing an addendum to this Agreement setting out the revised 9 -1 -1 Serving Area, as well as the amended Annual Rate. A Simcoe Municipality shall not be entitled to receive any services or other benefits from this Agreement on termination of its participation in this Agreement. 7 SIMCOE COUNTY 9-1-1 CERB SERVICES 11.0 WAIVER 11.1 The failure of any Party to this Agreement to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or any of its rights in respect thereto or to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement shall not be considered to be a waiver of such provision, right or term or in any way to affect the validity of this Agreement. 11.2 The exercise by any party to this Agreement of any right provided by this Agreement shall not preclude or prejudice such Party from exercising any other right it may have under this Agreement, irrespective of any previous action or proceeding taken by it hereunder. 11.3 Any waiver by any Party hereto of the performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of such Party. 12.0 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS 12.1 This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. 13.0 INTERPRETATION 13.1 If any term of this Agreement shall be held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms shall remain in full force and effect. 13.2 The section headings contained herein are for purposes of convenience only, and shall not be deemed to constitute a part of this Agreement or to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement in any way. 13.3 No Party to this Agreement shall be able to bind the O.P.P. or to hold itself out as being an agent, partner, or employee of the O.P.P.. 14.0 ASSIGNMENT 14.1 Neither Party shall assign the contract or any portion thereof without the prior written consent of the other, which consent may not be arbitrarily withheld. I SIMCOE COUNTY 9-1-1 CERB SERVICES �� ,---� D 15.0 FORCE MAJEURE 15.1 Neither Party shall be liable for damages caused by delay or failure to perform its obligations tinder this Agreement where such delay or failure is caused by an event beyond its reasonable control. The Parties agree that an event shall not be considered beyond one's reasonable control if a reasonable business person applying due diligence in the same or similar circumstances under the same or similar obligations as those contained in the Agreement would have put in place contingency plans to either materially mitigate or negate the effects of such event. If a Party seeks to excuse itself from its obligations under this Agreement due to a force majeure event, that Patty shall immediately notify the other Party of the delay or non- performance, the reason for such delay or non - performance and the anticipated period of delay or non - performance. 16.0 NOTICE 16.1 Any notice required pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally, facsimile transmissions ( "FAX ") or sent by registered mail (with proper postage) to the following addresses: To the County at: The County of Simcoe 1110 Hwy 26 Midhurst, Ontario, LOL 1X0 FAX: 705- 726 -3991 Attention: 911 Coordinator To the Ontario Provincial Police at: Communications and Technology Services Bureau General Headquarters 777 Memorial Avenue Orillia, Ontario, L3V 7V3 FAX: (705) 329 -6230 Attention: Manager — Communications Support Or to such other addresses either of the parties may indicate in writing to the other. Any notice given in accordance with this shall be deemed to have been received upon delivery, if delivered personally, at the time of transmission if sent by FAX or five (5) days after posting, if sent by regular mail. 16.2 The County shall be solely responsible for: (A) Providing copies of all notices or other information required by this Agreement it receives from the O.P.P. to all of the other Simcoe Municipalities; and (B) Providing copies of all notices or other information required by this Agreement it receives from one or more of the Simcoe Municipalities to all of the other Simcoe Municipalities, and the O.P.P. I SIMCOE COUNTY 9 -1 -1 CERB SERVICES ,. and the County shall be required to transmit all such copies it receives forthwith. 17.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT 17.1 Except as otherwise stated herein, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties, with respect to the provision and operation of the CERB and supersedes any previous agreement whether written or verbal. Should any provision, or any part of any provision, of this Agreement be declared null, void or inoperative, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall be interpreted as a complete entity. The Corporation of the County of Simcoe Title Warden Date: day of 2007 Title: Clerk Date: day of 2007 Ontario Provincial Police Title: Deputy Commissioner Date: day of 2007 10 SIMCOE COUNTY 9 -1 -1 CERB SERVICES ; k ?_ SCHEDULE "A" LIST OF SIMCOE MUNICIPALITIES OTHER THAN THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE Attached to and forming part of the Agreement between THE SIMCOE MUNICIPALITIES AND HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO as represented by the MINISTRY OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL on behalf of the ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE (the "O.P.P. ") TOWN OF BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY Title: Clerk Title: Mayor P. O. Box 160, Administration Centre 3541 Line 11 Bradford, Ontario L3Z 2A8 Phone: (905) 775 -5366 Fax: (905) 775 -0153 TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD Title: Clerk Title: Mayor P. O. Box 157, 97 Hurontario Street Collhtgwood, Ontario, L9Y 3Z5 Phone: (705) 445 -1030 Fax: (705) 445 -2448 Date: day of 2007 Date: day of 2007 Date: day of , 2007 Date: day of 2007 11 SIMCOE COUNTY 9-1-1 CERB SERVICES TOWN OF MIDLAND Title: Clerk Title: Mayor 575 Dominion Avenue L4R 1R2 Phone: (705) 526 -4275 Fax: (705) 435 -2873 TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE Title: Clerk Title: Mayor P. O. Box 5009, 10 Robert St. W. Penetanguishene, Ontario L9.M 2G2 Phone: (705) 549 -7453 Fax: (705) 549 -3743 Date: day of 2007 Date: day of 2007 Date: Date: TOWNSHIP OF ADJALA- TOSORONTIO Date Title: Clerk Date: Title: Mayor P. O. Box 94, 2821 County Road 50 Loretto, Ontario LOG 1L0 Phone: (905) 936 -3471 Fax: (905) 936 -3041 12 day of 2007 day of 2007 day of 2007 day of 2007 &6-I' SIMCOE COUNTY 9 -1 -1 CERB SERVICES TOWNSHIP OF ESSA Title: Clerk Title: Mayor 5786 County Road 21 Utopia, Ontario LOM 1T0 Phone: (705) 424 -9770 Fax: (705) 487 -0133 TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER Title: Clerk Title: Mayor 1110 Highway 26 County of Simcoe Admin. Centre LOL 1X0 Phone: (705) 728 -4784 Fax: (705) 728 -6957 TOWNSHIP OF TINY Title: Clerk Title: Mayor 130 Balm Beach Road, R.R. #1 Perkinsfield, Ontario LOL 2J0 Phone: (705) 526 -4204 Fax: (705) 526 -2372 Date Date: day of 2007 day of 2007 Date: day of 2007 Date: day of 2007 Date: day of 2007 Date: day of 2007 13 SIMCOE COUNTY 9-1-1 CERB SERVICES TOWNSHIP OF TAY Title: Clerk Title: Mayor Box 100 Victoria Harbour Ont, LOK 2A0 Phone: (705) 534 -7248 Fax: (705) 534 -4493 TOWN OF INNISFIL Title: Clerk Title: Mayor PO Box 5000 2147 Innisfil Beach Road Innisfil Ont, L9S 1AI Phone: (705) 436 -3710 Fax: (705) 436 -7120 TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH Title: Clerk Title: Mayor P.O. Box 910, 10 Wellington Street E. Alliston, Ontario 1,911 IA1 Phone: (705) 435 -6219 Fax: (705) 435 -2873 Date: day of 2007 Date: day of 2007 Date: day of 2007 Date: day of 2007 Date: day of 2007 Date: day of 2007 14 SIMCOE COUNTY 9-1-1 CERB SERVICES TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH Title: Clerk Title: Mayor P.O. Box 110, 30 Lewis Street Wasaga Beach, Ontario LOL 2P0 Phone: (705) 429 -3844 Fax: (705) 429 -6732 TOWNSHIP OF CLEARVIEW Title: Clerk Title: Mayor P.O. Box 200, 217 Gideon Street Stayner, Ontario LOL 2P0 Phone: (705) 428 -6230 Fax: (705) 428 -0288 Date: Date: Date: Date: 15 day of 2007 day of 2007 day of 2007 day of 2007 t, .,1 1i SIMCOE COUNTY 9-1-1 CERB SERVICES TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Date: Title: Clerk Date: Title: Mayor P.O. Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Phone: (705) 487 -2171 Fax: (705) 487 -0133 CANADIAN FORCES BASE BORDEN Date: Title: P.O. Box 1000, Station Main Borden, Ontario L0M ICO Phone: (705) 424 -1200 Fax: (705) 423 -2907 CHIPPEWAS OF BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATIONS Date: Title: Chief in Council Christian Island, Cedar Point Post Office Via - Penetanguishene, Ontario LOK 1P0 Tel: (705) 247 -2051 Fax: (705) 247-2239 16 day of 2007 day of 2007 day of 2007 day of 2007 SIMCOE COUNTY 9 -1 -1 CERB SERVICES CHIPPEWAS OF MNJIKANING FIRST NATIONS Title: Chief in Council P.O. Box 35 Rama, Ontario LOK 1T0 Tel: (705) 325 -3611 Fax: (705) 325-2230 Date: day of 2007 17 SIMCOE COUNTY 9-1-1 CERB SERVICES Map of Simcoe County 911 CERB Municipalities d 5" rd11�* SEVERN 1:463,717 TAY tv ... ( A TINY PAMAPA L10.ILLIA OR&MEDONTE PEAC SPRINGWATEP_ CLEARVIEW'-:,.- �FRIE INNISFIL ESSA ADJALA- BRADFORD VVEST 0SORONTI NEW ILLIMBN TECUMSETH - Simcoe Municipalities are marked with Bold - March 14, 2002 18 iU(,- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE BY -LAW NO. 2007 -028 A By -law to Amend By -law No. 2006 -052, Being a By -law to Appoint Building Inspectors /By -law Enforcement Officers WHEREAS the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, Chapter c.23 provides that Councils shall by By -law appoint such inspectors as are necessary for the purposes of the enforcement of the Act; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, Section 224, as amended, provides that the role of Council is to ensure that administrative practices are in place to implement the decisions of Council; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte did, on the 17`" day of May, 2006, enact By -law No. 2006 -052 to appoint employees of the Corporation as Building Inspectors /By -law Enforcement Officers; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte hereby enacts as follows: That Schedule `A' of By -law No. 2006 -052 be amended by adding "Randy Dunsmore ". 2. This by -law shall take effect on the final passing thereof. BY -LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. BY -LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS DAY OF 2007. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Mayor, H.S. Hughes Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE BY -LAW NO. 2007 -025 BEING A BY -LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the action of the Council at its Council Meeting held on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, and in respect to each Motion, Resolution and other actions passed and taken by the Council at its said Meeting is, except where prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed. 2. THAT the Mayor and the proper Officials of the Township are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary on behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro- Medonte. And, the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate seal to all said documents. BY -LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 28th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. BY -LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 28T" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Mayor, H.S. Hughes Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin