05 30 2007 Sp Council AgendaTOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
IAN ARTHUR BEARD ROOM
DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2007
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
1. OPENING OF MEETING BY THE MAYOR
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
4. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a) Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Draft Environmental Group Terms of Reference.
5. IN-CAMERA:
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter.
b) Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Personnel Matter.
6. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW NO. 2007-061
7. ADJOURNMENT
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ORO-MEDONTE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP ADVISORS [OMEGA]
TERMS OF REFERENCE Draft: May 28, 2007
MANDATE:
To EDUCATE and ADVISE the Council and the citizens of the Township of Oro-Medonte
in the protection, enhancement, restoration, management and appreciation of our common
natural heritage and in ensuring that our communities are planned for environmental
sustainability, health and respect for all life.
1.0 GUIDING PRINCIPLES (Appendix A):
In carrying out its mandate, the OMEGA will be governed by the following principles and
will not undertake actions which compromise its commitment to these principles.
sustainability and Carrying Capacity
Long Term Balanced Perspective
Collective and ]ndividual Stewardship
2.0 GENERAL STRUCTURE OF COMMITTEE
2.1 Oversight
2.1.1 Council will have primary oversight of OMEGA and define OMEGA's activities.
2.2 Membership (Appendix B):
2.2.1 OMEGA members are appointed for the term of Council.
2.2.2 The OMEGA shall consist of a minimum of seven (8) public members selected by Council,
two Council members and two staff members.
2.2.3 The OMEGA members will adhere to a "Code of Conduct" (Appendix C)
2.3 Activities as Assigned by Council
2.3.1 Research
2.3.2 Education
2.3.3 Report Recommendations
2.4 Reporting to Council
2.4.1 OMEGA will formally report results of activities and offer recommendations directly to
Council on a quarterly basis or as requested by Council.
2.5 Fundinp/Bud~et
2.5.1 The initial budget for the OMEGA will be $2,500 for the 2007 budget year.
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APPENDIX A: (DEFINTIONS of Terms)
1. Sustainability
Use of land or a resource without the loss or reduction of ecosystem integrity and with
regard for future generations.
2. Carrying Capacity
The capacity of a site to support a use without substantial cumulative environmental
impacts on systems such as groundwater; surface water; vegetation; wildlife, and, soil.
Ecosystem change resulting from human activity in an ecosystem interacting with pre-
existing stressors.
3. Long Term Balanced Perspective
Recognition that decisions taken in the present must consider the very long-term (many
future generations and that decisions pertaining to development, which is inevitable, are
made with input from all stakeholder groups.
4. Collective and Individual Stewardship
We all have urgent responsibilities to learn, convey and apply Environmental Protection
Principles, as individuals and as a municipality.
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APPENDIX B: (OMEGA make-up and Membership)
1. Two from Council
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2. Two Staff
• Planning Professional
• Other (Parks & Rec, Engineering)
3. Eight (minimum) Public Members
• Agricuhnre
• Business I Chamber of Commerce
• Conservancy connection
• Health Unit
• School system
• Simcoe County
• 2 Members-at-large
APPENDIX C: (OMEGA Code of Conduct)
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ORO-MEDONTE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP ADVISORS {PRIVA
[OMEGA]
TERMS OF REFERENCE HH DRAFT REVISIONS
It is recognized that:
• Oro-Medonte Council is committed to lead by example to serve as model
in fulfilling environmental responsibilities
Tapping into the expertise of volunteers has the potential to assist council in working in
concert with residents to fulfil its role
It is essential that OMEGA work in harmony with existing structures and functions in a
manner that avoids duplications
MANDATE:
To Assist Council through EDUCATION and IMPLEMENTATION Practices by:
• Acting as a "sounding board" for council initiatives
• Researching and providing information requested by council
• Volunteer work to implement environmental strategies within the framework approved by
council
Fulfilling an ambassador capacity
1.0 GUIDING PRINCIPLES (Appendix A):
In carrying out its mandate, the OMEGA will be governed by the following principles:
• Collective and Individual Stewardship
Balanced Perspective
• Sustainability
2.0 GENERAL STRUCTURE OF COMMITTEE
2.1 Oversight
2.1.1 Council will have primary oversight of OMEGA and define OMEGA's activities.
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2.2 Membership (Appendix B):
2.2.1 OMEGA members are appointed for the term of Council.
2.2.2 The OMEGA shall consist of a minimum of seven (8) public members appointed by
Council, two Council members and two staff members.
2.2.3 OMEGA members will adhere to a "Code of Conduct" (Appendix C)
2.3 Activities as Assigned by Council --
2.3.1 Research
2.3.2 Education
2.3.3 Report Recommendations
2.4 Reporting to Council
2.4.1 OMEGA will formally report to Council on a quarterly basis or as requested by Council.
2.5 Funding/Budget
2.5.1 The initial budget for the OMEGA will not exceed $2,500 for the 2007 budget year.
Eapendintres require council approval.
APPENDIX B: (OMEGA make-up and Membership)
1. Two from Council
TBA
2. Two Staff
• Pla~ming Professional
• Other (Parks & Rec, Engineering)
3. Eight (minimum) Public Members
• Agriculture
• Business /Chamber of Commerce
• Conservancy connection
• Health Unit
• School system
• Simcoe County
• 2 Members-at-large
APPENDIX C: (OMEGA Code of Conduct)
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW N0. 2007-061
BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 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 Special Council Meeting held on Wednesday,
May 30, 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 efieci 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 30th DAY OF MAV, 2007.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 30'" DAY OF MAY.
2007.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Mayor, H.S. Hughes
Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin