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07 18 2007 COW AgendaTOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS DATE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2007 TIME: 9:00 a.m. 1. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: - "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT" 4. DEPUTATIONS: a) 9:00 a.m. Bruce Stanton, MP, Simcoe North, re: Federal Budget Update. b) 9:05 a.m. Peter Jobe, Office of the Fire Marshal, re: Certificate of Compliance. c) 9:10 a.m. Catherine Nixon, re: Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17, Ron McCowan. 5. CORRESPONDENCE: a) Barrie Public Library, minutes of March 22, April 26, and May 17, 2007 meetings. b) Orillia Public Library, minutes of May 23, 2007 meeting. c) Ontario's Lake Country, minutes of June 6 and June 20, 2007 meetings. d) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, minutes of May 17, 2007 meeting. e) Correspondence received re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan, Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17. 1) Catherine Nixon dated June 26, 2007. 2) Stanley and Brenda Glazer dates June 27, 2007. 3) Mitchell and Lynnette Eisen dated July 1, 2007. 4) Eleanor Brown dated July 3, 2007. 5) Suzanne Robillard and Peter Lambrey dated June 27, 2007. 6) J. E. Bigelow dated June 30, 2007. 7) Lindsay Morgan dated July 2, 2007. 8) D. Bainbridge dated received July 4, 2007. 9) Leslie and Bryn Pressnail dated June 30, 2007. 10) Paul and Judy Thompson dated received July 4, 2007. 11) Miriam Oben dated June 27, 2007. 12) Angelo locca dated July 2, 2007, 13) Paul and Victoria Hand dated June 30, 2007. 14) W. Ross Reucassel dated received July 6, 2007. 15) James D. Maxwell and Mary Percival Maxwell dated July 8, 2007. 16) Robert H. O'Hara dated July 8, 2007. 17) Keltie MacKichan dated received July 9, 2007. 18) Sue Benjafield dated received July 10, 2007. 19) Sophie Protopapas dated July 5, 2007, 20) B. Lipson dated July 9, 2007. 21) Deborah Woods dated July 10, 2007. 22) Judy and Fred Smith dated July 3, 2007. 23) Susan Woods and Fred Beck dated received July 12, 2007. 24) David H. Crook dated July 10, 2007. f) Michael and Janet Coley, correspondence dated July 2, 2007, re: Off Road Vehicles, Blueberry Marsh Road. g) Will and Nicola Wonta re: Road Allowance Line 2 North. h) Carol O. Trainor, Clerk/Deputy Treasurer, Township of Essa, correspondence dated June 21, 2007 re: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, Promotion and Capital Development. i) Heather Babcock, Clerk, Town of Midland, correspondence dated June 27, 2007 re: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, Promotion and Capital Development. j) Wayne Wilson, CAO /Secretary Treasurer, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, correspondence dated June 25, 2007 re: 2006 -2007 NVCA Program Services Summary. k) Frieda Baldwin, President, Huronia Trails and Greenways, correspondence dated June 25, 2007 re: Trail guidebook project for Simcoe County municipalities. 1) Jim Purnell, correspondence dated June 19, 2007 re: Sugar Bush park. m) Barbara Adamson, correspondence dated July 5, 2007 re: Ripping of brush along Township roads. n) Ron Cuthbert, President, Barrillia Ratepayers' Association, correspondence dated July 3, 2007 re: Annual General Meeting. o) Oro - Medonte History Association, minutes of May 17, 2007 meeting. p) Kelly Meyer, Chair, Carley Community Hall, correspondence dated July 12, 1007 re: Carley Community Hall — Kitchen Renovation and Fundraising Financials. 6. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: a) Mayor Hughes, re: Pedestrian Cross Walk, discussion. b) Councillor Agnew, re: Draft Media Release OMEGA. c) Councillor Allison, re: 2007 Ontario Environmental Advisory Committees Symposium IN d) Report No. TR2007 -16, Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, re: Statement of Accounts, June 2007. e) Report No. ADM2007 -017, Doug Irwin, Clerk, re: Set Fines — Permit Parking on Highways and Other Designated Areas within the Township of Oro - Medonte. f) Doug Irwin, Clerk, re: Draft By -Law 2007 -065, A By -Law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement Between The Township of Oro - Medonte and Art Dubeau of Two Ducks for the Operations of the Concession Booth at the Oro - Medonte Community Arena. g) Doug Irwin, Clerk, re: Draft By -Law 2007 -079, A By -Law to Authorize the Execution of a Joint Use Agreement between The Simcoe County District School Board and The Township of Oro - Medonte. h) Doug Irwin, Clerk, re: Draft By -Law 2007 -081, A By -Law to Amend By -Law No. 2007- 041 (A By -Law to Adopt the estimates of all amounts required during the year and for levying the tax rates for the year 2007. i) Doug Irwin, Clerk, re: Draft By -Law 2007 -084, A By -Law imposing special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act. j) Report ADM2007 -018, Doug Irwin, Clerk, re: Draft By -law No. 2007 -083, Being a By- Law to Establish a Policy /Procedure with respect to the Sale and Other Disposition of Land and to Repeal By -Law Nos. 2003 -125, 2004 -078 and 2004 -138. 7. PUBLIC WORKS: a) Report No. PW2007 -07, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Request for Speed Reduction — Carthew Bay. b) Report No. PW2007 -08, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: County of Simcoe — Entrance By -Law. c) Report No. PW2007 -09, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Request to Change "No Parking" By -Law — Line 15 North. 8. ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: None. 9. BUILDING, PLANNING AND BY -LAW ENFORCEMENT: a) Report No. BP2007 -026, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services, re: Craighurst Secondary Plan — Engineering Services. 10. EMERGENCY SERVICES: None. 3 11. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: a) Recreation Technical Support Group, minutes of June 14, 2007 meeting. b) Report RC2007 -11, Shawn Binns, Manager of Recreation and Community Services, re: Playground Development in Arbourwood Park. c) Report RC2007 -12, Shawn Binns, Manager of Recreation and Community Services, re: Playground Development in Ramey Memorial Park. d) Report RC2007 -13, Shawn Binns, Manager of Recreation and Community Services, re: Shelswell Park Development. e) Report RC2007 -14, Shawn Binns, Manager of Recreation and Community Services, re: Request for Proposal for Playground Equipment. f) Report RC2007 -15, Shawn Binns, Manager of Recreation and Community Services, re: Sweetwater Park Conceptual Design. 12.IN- CAMERA: a) Paul Gravelle, Acting CAO, re: Legal Matter. b) Paul Gravelle, Acting CAC, re: Legal Matter. c) Paul Gravelle, Acting CAO, re: Legal Matter. d) Councillor Agnew, re: Legal Matter. e) Paul Gravelle, Acting CAO, re: Personnel Matter. f) Mayor Hughes, re: Personnel R "utter 13.ADJOURNMENT: L! ADDENDUM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Wednesday, July 18, 2007 5. CORRESPONDENCE: e) Correspondence received re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McGowan, Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17. 25) Kathleen Wiles dated July 10, 2007, 26) Brian Wiles dated July 10, 2007. q) Gerry Churchill, correspondence dated July 12, 2007 re: Request to Purchase Unused Road Allowance and Part 2, Plan 51 R -1522. 12.IN- CAMERA: g) Paul Gravelle, Acting CAO, re: Legal Matter. Simcoe North Page 1 of 4 2007 -08 2008 -09 2009 -10 *2010 -11 *2011 -12 Note to Reader: The following report is an illustration - subject to the following assumptions. 1. GST refund amounts are estimates based only on the proportionate share of GST Refund costs vs. the actual Gas Tax Transfer. 2. Gas Tax Transfer amounts for years 2010 -11 to 2013 -14 are estimates only. The final determination of these Gas Tax Transfers will be subject to Treasury Board Approval; a federal - provincial framework agreement for the four -year period, and the 2006 Census data. 3. This report is for the use of Members of Parliament ONLY and are not meant for distribution. 4. Members of Parliament are cautioned to mention amounts of our government's commitment in general as opposed to specific amounts i.e. hundreds of thousands, or millions. Gas Tax Transfer (Gas Tax transfer dollars may only be Oro - Medonte Total Gas Tax Transfer New Commitment - Budget 2007 Canada Ontario *per AMO schedule Simcoe North Share of Ontario Program Extension - per Budget 2007 areas as stipulated in the agreement) 595,111 595,111 595,111 595,111 3,511,170 595,111 595,111 595,111 595,111 3,511,170 2,380,444 oased on same distribution as AMO 2009/10 - as with $2.0 Billion per year 2,000,000,000 2,000,000,000 2,000,000,000 2,000,000,000 11,800,000,000 575,186,012 575,186,012 575,186,012 575,186,012 3,393,612,887 0.10346% 0.10346% 0.10346% 0.10346% 0.10346% 7/18/2007 infrastructure transfers oro medonte.xls Simcoe North GST Rebate (Estimated) (expansion to 100% GST reb No restrictions on how these GST - Budget Cost Ontario Share (estimated) Budgeted GST rebate as a p, of gas tax transfer .47MITA .IM. M.. Total Estimated GST Rebate New Commitment - Budget 2 2007 -08 2008 -09 Page 2 of 4 2009 -10 *2010 -11 *2011 -12 *2012 -13 *2013 -14 Program Extension - per Budget 2007 2004) Core Infrastructure Funding (Two Sources) Estimated Combined Total - Gas Tax Transfer + GST Refund at 100% Oro- Medonte Grand Total - Core Program Funding,r, New Commitment - Budget 2007 ,i ,f;tll t Zf;0 4�`1,.,;J'it 330,000,000 875,000,000 915,000,000 960,000,000 5,835,000,000 238,702,195 251,643,880 263,147,600 276,089,286 1,678,118,968 41.500% 43.750% 45.750% 48.000% 246,971 260,361 272,263 285,653 1,736,250 246,971 260,361 272,263 285,653 1,736,250 1,065,249 842,082 855,472 867,374 880,764 5,247,420 842,082 855,472 867,374 880,764 5,247,420 3,445,693 7/18/2007 infrastructure transfers oro medonte.xls Page 3 of 4 Simcoe North 2007 -08 2008 -09 2009 -10 *2010 -11 *2011 -12 *2012 -13 *2013 -14 New Programs Buildina Canada Fund New Program Distributed to Provinces and Territories - per capita To support investments in core national highway systems, public transit, sewage treatement and water systems and smaller municipality cultural and recreational facilities Program particulars will be the subject of a framework agreement between Canada and Provincial and Territorial Governments. Ontario Population - to Canada 0.389 Amount for Canada 571,000,000 926,000,000 1,185,000,000 1,401,000,000 1,427,000,000 1,636,000,000 1,655,000,000 Approximate Amount for Ontario 221,939,713 359,923,248 460,592,926 544,549,104 554,654,941 635,890,317 643,275,352 Eaual per Jurisdiction Funding Additional funding for each province - with great flexibility for projects like trade - related infrastructure, roads, highways. Amount for Canada 325,000,000 325,000,000 325,000,000 325,000,000 325,000,000 325,000,000 325,000,000 Ontario Allocation 25.000.000 25.000.000 25.000.000 25.000.000 25.000.000 25.000.000 25.000.000 571,939,713 709,923,248 810,592,926 894,549,104 904,654,941 985,890,317 993,275,352 7/1812007 infrastructure transfers oro medonte.xls 8,801,000,000 3,420,825,602 2,275,000,000 175.000.000 5,870,825,602 Page 4 of 4 Simcoe North 2007 -08 2008 -09 2009 -10 *2010 -11 *2011 -12 *2012 -13 Existing Infrastructure Funds Details on the distributions of these programs are yet to be released. Includes: 1,597,000,000 1,141,000,000 571,000,000 362,000,000 326,000,000 26,000,000 Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund Border Infrastructure Fund Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund Infrastructure Canada Program Total Infrastructure Fundin Canada - Gas Tax Transfer - GST Refund - Building Canada Fund - Equal per Jurisdiction Funding - Gateways and Borders - P3 Projects - Asia Pacific Gateway - Sunsetting Programs n rio - Gas Tax Transfer - GST Refund - Building Canada Fund - Equal per Jurisdiction 7/18/2007 infrastructure transfers oro medonte.xls *2013 -14 4,023,000,000 11,800,000,000 5,835,000,000 8,801,000,000 2,275,000,000 2,105,000,000 1,257,000,000 977,000,000 4,023.000.000 37,073,000,000 3,393,612,887 1,678,118,968 3,420,825,602 175.000.000 8,667,557,457 4 Cert!*ficate of Compfiance The Township of Oro - Medonte The Office of the Fire Warshalconfirms that on, 9day 24, 2007, the Township of Oro- 9dedonte was in compliance with the pu6Cic education andfire prevention requirements of Clause 2(1)(a) of the Fire protection and Prevention, Oct, 1997. Dateddthe 25th of stay, 2007 Fire W arshal of Ontario JUN i 6 '[Wi OVRO-MEDON-Tc AI Ovd A Nld &12 AiZ 0 k) 04 16 r THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE 148 LINE 7 SOUTH, P.O. BOX 100, ORO, ONTARIO, LOL 2X0 (705) 487 -2171 COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF DECISION Application No. 2007 -B -17 IN THE MATTER OF Section 53 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 as amended; and IN THE MATTER OF the Official Plan of the Township of Oro - Medonte; and IN THE MATTER OF Comprehensive Zoning By -law 97 -95, as it applies to the particular application; and - IN THE MATTER OF Application 2007 -B -16 submitted by Ron McCowan, owner of 2243 Ridge Road West, Lots I & 2, Range 2 (Formerly Township of Oro); and WHEREAS The purpose of application 2007 -B -17 is to permit the creation of a new residential lot by way of severance. The land to be severed has an irregular shape, and is proposed to have a depth of 140.7 metres (461 feet), frontage along Bay Street of 49.7 metres (163 feet), frontage along Lake Simcce of 35 metres (114.8 feet), and a lot area of 0.98 hectares (2.42 acres). The land to be retained is proposed to have a lot area of approximately 1.44 hectares (3.56 acres). WHEREAS the subject property is designated "Rural and Rural Settlement Area" in the Official Plan, and Zoned "Residential Limited Service [HOLD] (RLS[H]) Zone" under By -law 97 -95; and WHEREAS having had regard to those matters addressed by The Planning Act, in accordance with the rules and procedures prescribed under Ontario Regulation 197/96, as amended, and having considered all relevant information as presented at the public hearing on the 21St day of June 2007. �" aF C PAGE # 2 APPLICATION 2007 -B -17 COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION Motion No. CA070621- 8 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Michelle Lynch "Committee defer Application 2007 -13-17 until such time that the applicant provides further information with respect to environmental and drainage concerns, and until such time that comments are received from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority with respect to the proposed severance. Carried ". Additional information regarding this Application is available for public inspection at the Township of Oro- Medonte Administration Centre. 148 Line 7 South in Oro Station, Ontario; Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PAGE #3 APPLICATION 2007 -B -17 COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 53(19) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended, the above decision and/or conditions may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal decisions in respect of applications for consent to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or group. THE LAST DATE FOR FILING A NOTICE OF APPEAL IS WEDNESDAY, THE 11`h DAY OF JULY, 2007. A "NOTICE OF APPEAL" setting out in writing the supporting reasons for the appeal should be received on or before the last date for "Appeal" accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS payable to the MINISTRY OF FINANCE. The notice is to be submitted to the Secretary - Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment, 148 Line 7 South, PO Box 100, Oro, Ontario, LOL 2X0. Members concurring in this decision: Lynda Aiken (Chairperson) Michelle Lynch y� s / Gary Potter DATED this 215t day of JUNE 2007. Bruce Chappell !"r Rick Webster Adam Kozlowski, Secretary- Treasurer Committee of Adjustment Deputation to Council, Township of Oro - Medonte July 18, 2007 Re: McCowan Application for Severance Your Worship, Mayor Hughes and members of Council; We have two objectives today: FIRST, we would like to BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION an application for severance of a lot in the Village of Shanty Bay that has far reaching implications for Bay Street and for the Village. SECOND, we would like to TELL YOU WHAT WE WANT for the future of Bay Street. Mr. Ron McCowan owns a piece of property in the Village of Shanty Bay, [shown on the screen here]. [Point out the Ridge Road, current access to the property by right of way over property to the north, the Rail Trail, Lake Simcoe, the end of Bay Street and the adjoining (heavily forested) property owned by the Township between the end of Bay Street and Ridge Road, and IN PARTICULAR THE CHURCH WOODS.] AS YOU KNOW, THE ENTIRE VILLAGE OF SHANTY BAY AND OTHER RESIDENTS OF THE TOWNSHIP, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIP ITSELF, PARTICIPATED IN THE UNPRECEDENTED PROJECT OF RAISING NEARLY THREE QUARTERS OF A MILLION DOLLARS TO PURCHASE THE CHURCH WOODS AND TO SAVE THE TREES IN THE WOODS JUST THIS YEAR. THE PIECE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE TOWNSHIP ADJACENT TO THE CHURCH WOODS IS HEAVILY FORESTED AND IS ACTUALLY A CONTINUATION OF THE SAME WOODS. The trees here on Township land include 100 year old hemlocks, maples, butternuts and black walnuts. Some of these trees are listed as endangered. They provide habitat for many species of birds and mammals. They form a natural I corridor for wildlife migration and there is a well used footpath through these woods, connecting to the Church Woods that we would like to see preserved. As you know, the TREES HELP TO CLEAN OUR AIR AND ACT AS A NATURAL FILTER FOR RUNOFF INTO LAKE SIMCOE. The Church Woods and this piece of property are part of a natural corridor of trees STRETCHING FROM BARRIE TO ORILLIA. THESE TREES ARE THE LUNGS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE HEALTH OF LAKE SIMCOE IS ALL ABOUT PROTECTING THE WATERSHED.Mr. McCowan has applied to the Committee of Adjustment to sever his property into two lots [shown on the screen here]. NO ONE KNEW ABOUT THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS SEVERANCE FOR BAY STREET. In fact NO ONE ON COUNCIL was informed of this application and its serious implications until after the Committee of Adjustment hearing on June 21. THOSE FEW PEOPLE WHO WERE SERVED WITH NOTICE OF THE HEARING, THE FEW NEIGHBOURS WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED NUMBER OF FEET OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, COULD NOT APPRECIATE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR BAY STREET BECAUSE THE NOTICE CONTAINED AN ERROR: In fact, the Notice of the hearing states as follows: "The land to be severed is proposed to have ...., frontage along Lake Simcoe of 49.7 metres..." This was a mistake: It should have said a frontage along BAY STREET of 49.7 metres. This would have raised alarm bells. Everyone knows that Mr. McCowan's property does not front on Bay Street. Bay Street is not open to Mr. McCowan's property. IF THE NOTICE HAD BEEN CORRECT, HALF THE VILLAGE WOULD HAVE ATTENDED THE HEARING OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT. It was only when three of us here today attended the Committee of Adjustment meeting on June 21, that we heard from the Planning Department's Report (which was read into the record at the meeting by Planning Staff), that that Bay Street is to be extended and constructed to "municipal standards" so that then Mr. McCowan's lot will have frontage on BAY STREET. 2 The Township Planning Department has recommended that consent be given to Mr. McCowan's severance, on condition (among others) that Mr. McCowan EXTEND BAY STREET FROM THE CURRENT DEAD END SHOWN HERE AND TO CONSTRUCT A NEW ROAD ALL THE WAY FROM HERE TO HERE UP TO MUNICIPAL STANDARDS, INCLUDING A TURNING CIRCLE HERE. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, such a road extension would involve the PERMANENT DESTRUCTION OF SEVERAL HUNDRED TREES, RIGHT NEXT TO THE CHURCH WOODS. All of the mature and stately 100 year old hemlocks, maples, butternuts and black walnuts would be destroyed to bring such a road up to municipal standards. YOU CAN ALSO SEE FROM THE MAP THAT THE PROPOSED EXTENSION TO BAY STREET AND THE NEW TURNING CIRCLE WOULD EXTEND BAY STREET TO WITHIN A FEW HUNDRED FEET OF THE RIDGE ROAD. THE RISK IS THAT SOME FUTURE APPLICATION COULD BE MADE TO OPEN BAY STREET TO THE RIDGE ROAD AND SOME FUTURE COUNCIL COULD PERMIT IT, WE DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN. The Committee of Adjustment considered Mr. McCowan's application for severance at a meeting held on June 21, 2007. The Committee deferred its decision. By appearing before Council today, we do not intend to usurp the jurisdiction of the Committee of Adjustment. Our purpose today, as I stated initially, is to respectfully bring THIS MATTER and ITS IMPLICATIONS TO YOUR ATTENTION. Ladies and Gentlemen, THIS APPLICATION HAS IMPLICATIONS THAT ARE FAR GREATER THAN A MERE SEVERANCE. 3 We have been told that in order to sever his property, according to the Township's Official Plan, Mr. McCowan's retained and proposed severed lots must front on and be directly accessed by a public road that is maintained on a year round basis by the Township or the-County (Official Plan, Section D2.2.1). Mr. McCowan's property does not currently front onto a public road. His property is currently accessed by a private road that crosses private property from the Ridge Road, [shown here on this slide]. We were astounded to read in the words of Mr. McCowan's planner in her planning report and I quote: "Township staff have verbally agreed to permit the applicant to construct an extension of Bay Street to municipal standards as a Condition of Consent" (MHBC Planning Report, Page 4). It seems to us that the Township Planning Department HAS GIVEN AWAY THE FARM: we do not understand how it is possible that staff can make such a far reaching decision relating to opening up a new road without input from our elected officials and from the residents who will be most affected by such a decision. The proposal put forth by the Planning Department is to require Mr. McCowan to build a road "up to municipal standards" from the current end of Bay Street, on land owned by the Township to "the approximate mid point of the proposed retained lot" (Page 2 of Planning Report). [here is a picture of just such a road currently under construction at Moon Point] AS YOU CAN SEE, ROAD CONSTRUCTION TO MUNICIPAL STANDARDS MEANS THE LARGE SCALE DEMOLITION OF TREES. As you can see from the slides, the clearcutting of trees has been done not just for the 66 foot road allowance but well beyond. We do not wish to see such negative effects on our environment in Shanty Bay. I would like to point out at this point a few provisions in the Township of Oro - Medonte's Official Plan; I quote: " ... According to the people of Oro - Medonte, the excellent quality of life is what makes the Township a desirable place to live. This quality of life is created, in large part, by the rural character of the community, the 11 open countryside, farmland, extensive wooded areas, ....Rather than being dominated by man -made structures and landscaped yards, the Township has an open, relatively natural and rural character. These are the dualities that, taken together, contribute to the identity of the community that is of the greatest importance to the residents........ This Official Plan establishes an "environment first" philosophy in the Township. The environment first philosophy is a land use planning philosophy that is to be considered in making all planning decisions whereby the importance of maintaining, restoring, and where possible, enhancing or r improving natural features and ecological functions is recognized and promoted as a Township priority....... Other lands to be preserved in large measure so that they will always form part of the Township's landscape include rural areas, significant woodlands and major open space areas." (Official Plan, Page 4) [emphasis added] One of the Strategic Objectives set out in the Official Plan is: "TO PROTECT FROM IMCOMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT SIGNIFICANT WOODLANDS AND WILDLIFE HABITAT AREAS AND THE ECOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS THEY PROVIDE" (Official Plan, A2.1.2 (0) Another Strategic Objective set out in the Official Plan is: "TO ENSURE THAT AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING THE VALUES, OPPORTUNITIES, LIMITS AND CONSTRAINTS THAT IT PROVIDES, GUIDES LAND USE DECISION - MAKING IN THE TOWNSHIP" (Official Plan, A2.1.2 (c)) A further provision of the Official Plan sets out: " It is the policy of this Plan that the integrity of the natural corridors and potential natural corridors be preserved wherever feasible to protect existing linkages and encourage the development of new linkages." (Official Plan, Page 6) [emphasis added]. In fact it is the stated intention of the Township as set out in Section D1.4.1 of the Official Plan that the creation of new lots on roads which are private roads, crossing private property, as Mr. McCowan's current lot is, is not permitted. The Official Plan states that all lots that front on these roads shall be subject to Site Plan Control and be subject to a Holding Provision in the implementing Zoning By -law. 5 This has been done; Mr. McCowan's existing property is zoned RLS (H) or Residential Limited Service, subject to a Holding Provision under the Township's Zoning By -law 97 -95 as amended. The Limited Service designation refers to the fact that the property does not front onto a publicly maintained road. There are criteria that must be satisfied before COUNCIL can remove a Holding Provision applying to lots that are not on a public road. (Official Plan, Section D1.4.2) It seems to us who are here today, that this matter of creating a new lot where the existing lot is zoned subject to a Holding Provision is a matter that should involve the Council and the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township first, BEFORE the application for severance. If the re- zoning is done AFTER the severance is granted and after the road is built, the Township is PUTTING THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE: the harm that will be done by permitting the extension of Bay Street will by then be irreversible. The eggs will then be broken and, ladies and gentlemen, we all know that you can't PUT HUMPTY DUMPTY TOGETHER AGAIN. In fact, on close reading of the Official Plan, we note a provision that was not referred to in the Planning Report of either Mr. McCowan's planner or the Planning Department and this is Section D2.1 , titled "Preferred Means of Land Division ": It states: "Land Division by Plan of Subdivision, rather than by consent, SHALL GENERALLY BE REQUIRED if:... the extension of an existing public road or the development of a new public road is required to access the proposed lots..." [Emphasis added] IN OTHER WORDS, IF YOU HAVE TO BUILD A ROAD TO A PROPOSED NEW LOT, YOU HAVE TO GO BY PLAN OF SUBDIVISION, NOT TO THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT. We do not know why this directive, set out in the Township's own Official Plan_ was not followed in this instance. We respectfully submit that the parcel of land owned by the Township between the Ridge Road on the north and the current end of Bay Street on the south forms a natural wildlife corridor to the Church Woods. In our view, it would be environmentally irresponsible to disrupt this natural corridor, especially when a perfectly usable road from the Ridge Road 31 already exists and especially since Mr. McCowan himself has gone to the trouble of building his own road, on his own property from the north end of his property, practically to the lake [shown here on this slide]. What do we want: We want five things. 1. WE WANT TO SAVE THE TREES. The extension of Bay Street and construction of a new road will result in the permanent destruction of hundreds of trees next to the Church Woods. The loss of wildlife habitat and the natural corridor for wildlife migration forever will be a tragedy. 2. WE WANT TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT IN ITS NATURAL STATE for our children and grandchildren: the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay, who have shown, by their unprecedented support of the Couchiching Conservancy's purchase of The Church Woods, that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible; 3. WE DON'T WISH TO HAVE BAY STREET FURTHER EXTENDED: the residents of Bay Street do not wish to have Bay Street extended to the Ridge Road either. Future applications could be made to extend Bay Street as a thoroughfare all the way to Ridge Road which would destroy the character of the entire street and the Village forever. 4. WE WANT TO PREVENT FURTHER APPLICATIONS FROM PIGGYBACKNG ON THIS ONE: this application is only the "thin edge of the wedge ". All of the other property that would front onto this newly extended road could apply for new lots to be severed, thereby resulting in even more traffic on Bay Street. 5. FINALLY, WE WANT TO TOWNSHIP TO STICK TO THE PLAN: we want the Township to follow the directives in its own Official Plan: Put the environment first in its decisions, protect the rural qualities of the Township and its significant woodlands, PROTECT AND PROMOTE NATURAL CORRIDORS and, if there is a directive in the Official Plan regarding PREFERRED MEANS OF LAND DIVISION when a road is required to access the new lot, lets 7 go that way. Let's work co- operatively to find a solution that satisfies all interested parties. We respectfully submit that this application should have been reviewed in the context of the existing parameters and the "environment first" philosophy of the Township's own Official Plan; it should have received rigorous review in the context of Planning Principles set out therein, including the "Preferred Means of Land Division ", and it should have received the scrutiny of Council because of the current Holding Provisions, applied by Council under the Township's own Zoning By -law. Finally, it should have been the subject of a full and fair hearing of the issues by Township residents who would be affected by the further extension of Bay Street. We remain ready, willing and able to meet with Planning Department Staff and Mr. McCowan's planner to discuss alternatives. In fact, the Committee of Adjustment has asked us to do this. Unfortunately, we hear that Planning Department Staff have been meeting with Mr. McCowan's planner and, without any input from us, are preparing an amended application to the Committee of Adjustment. We respectfully submit the foregoing to Council for their information and further action if it is deemed necessary. We would be pleased to answer any questions you may wish to ask at this time. Respectfully submitted by Catherine Nixon on behalf of The Church Woods Committee (Tim Crooks, Stan and Brenda Glazer, Vicki Hand, Catherine Nixon, Miriam Oben, Suzanne Robillard, Dr. Jim Swan) Pd, I *I I ML7J tod, 19 IN' - E Aw_. - *10� -ml-"% t7 Owl -mpg li PLAN -F SURVEY -- PART OF 1-0 _r s I Ek 2- r R AN G E 2 0 W N:% HIP -7- F NOR 0 -COU rsF-r -t- 7: S 1, M CalE - I co, C_ R chi kA&&— 0 L.- S- i 0 1 Fp F grj;51� MOO= 1�-JLOW -PILALIq _51 _R N WC. 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Confirmation of Agenda The agenda was confirmed with the addition of 7.3 — Report on Meeting with City Planning. 3. Conflict of Interest None declared. 4. Minutes of Meeting 4.1 Minutes of Board Meeting 907 -02 dated Thursday February 22, 2007 907-15 DUHAMEL - VIRGO THAT the Minutes of Board Meeting #07 -02 dated Thursday, February 22, 2007 be adopted. CARRIED. 5. Business Arising Gala with Dala is a joint fundraiser for Barrie Public Library and Barrie Folk Society being held on Friday, June 8 at 6:30pm. Tickets are $25 each in advance and are available at the Circulation Desk of the Library. Board members are encouraged to attend or donate an item for the silent auction. 6. Report of the Chair Discussion on the 2007 Budget was held on Monday, March 19`h by City Council. 50% of over 100 responses to survey requested by the City had comments on the library. Board Member /City Councillor Lynn Strachan had a baby girl. Sarah contacted the MacLaren Art Centre about the program running in October. If not already done, Board • Members are reminded to provide your bios to Ann Andrusyszyn for the website. t 7. Committee Reports 7.1 Financial Statements for January 2007 and February 2007 #07 —16 DUHAMEL - DECECCO THAT the expenses listed on the attached financial statements for January 2007 and February 2007 be approved. CARRIED. 7.2 Minutes of Planning Committee #P07 -01 dated Tuesday, March 6, 2007 #07 -17 MEADS - VIRGO THAT the Minutes of Planning Committee Meeting #P07 -01 dated Tuesday, March 6, 2007 be received. CARRIED. #07 -18 DUHAMEL - MEADS THAT the Library continue to support the Painswick Town Centre Block as the preferred Branch Library location. Further that a letter be forwarded to Park Place and the City of Barrie advising of same. CARRIED. 7.3 Report on Meeting with City Planning R.Duhamel met with City Staff earlier today. The City reaffirmed that the Town Centre is designated Community Centre which permits cultural and social uses; community and recreation campus; institutional uses including library, day care, assembly hall; clinic /medical office; commercial school; farmer's market; public transit node; government office; police office; restaurant, etc. The City has until March 19, 2010 to use the property. Plans of the site were shown. The Town Centre Committee will review development proposals and report to council in September. City staff wants our information as soon as possible, to provide an update to Council in April. They also recommend that the Library Board proceed with an expression of interest and financial commitment by the end of May in order to meet the following timelines: 2007 — get things rolling; 2008 — issue a Request for Proposal, make a selection, site plan approvals; 2009 — start site work. The City requires the scope of the library's requirements to be included in the expression of interest, including criteria such as parking (designated, open, distance from building, handicapped, access and orientation to the building), traffic flow, number of entrances, outdoor space, number of floors, configuration of space, windows, etc. R.Duhamel will work with the Director to prepare a list of requirements. The Director met with City Staff March 8 to discuss five options for improving Library Services by providing hold pickup and book returns at City Recreation Centres. The Director will circulate City Staff report for Planning Committee approval. 8. Director of Library Services Report for February 2007 Highlights of the report were discussed. 9. Other Business None. 10. Committee Meeting Dates At the Call of the Chair. 11. Date of Next Board Meeting Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 7:30pm in the Consumer Gas Board Room 12. Adjournment A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:43pm was made by V.DeCecco. ' % `L CHAIR ATE SEC DATE NE - ��ic1�ing . cDi?'ZIYyllIi iI y BARRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY MINUTES BOARD MEETING #07 -04 THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2007 AT 7:30PM CONSUMERS GAS BOARD ROOM PRESENT: S.Kastner (Chair), C.Virgo (Vice- Chair), L.McClean,V.DeCecco, M.Meads, M.Stong, L.Strachan, A.Prince, A.Davis (Director), J.Ross (Recorder) ABSENT: Ray Duhamel 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:37pm. • 2. Confirmation of Agenda The agenda was confirmed. 3. Conflict of Interest None declared. 4. Minutes of Meeting 4.1 Minutes of Board Meeting #07 -03 dated Thursday March 22, 2007 #07 -19 MEADS - DECECCO THAT the Minutes of Board Meeting 907 -03 dated Thursday, March 22, 2007 be adopted. CARRIED. 5. Business Arising 5.1 Report re Satellite Library Resolution #07 -20 MCCLEAN - VIRGO THAT the Barrie Public Library commit $3,980,000 for the construction of a 15,000 • square foot joint facility satellite branch library in partnership with the City of Barrie as part of the Painswick Town Centre Development. CARRIED. 6. Report of the Chair 0 The Feasibility Study focus group for board members will be held Wednesday, May 16 from 7- 8:30pm at the Library. A recent presentation was made by the family of K'Leigh Cundall to an endowment fund for the Barrie Public Library. Approximately 25 teams are now registered for the 2007 Barrie Dragon Boat Festival. The Grand Battle of the Books is Friday, May 4t' at 7pm at City Hall. All board members are invited to attend. The Library received an invitation to the Passport to Prosperity Employer Appreciation Breakfast. It is on Thursday, May 24`h from 8- 9:30am at the Army, Navy and Air Force Club at 7 George Street, Barrie. Please let Julie Ross know if you wish to attend. All board members, library volunteers and their guests are invited to attend a sunset cruise aboard the Serendipity Princess on Friday, June 1" from 6 -8pm. The Development Officer has reminded those who wish to make a donation to the silent auction at the Gala for Dala to do so in May. Board members are encouraged to attend this event. • The Director was asked to make arrangements with the City Administrative Officer to attend the next board meeting on May 17`h. 7. Committee Reports 7.1 Financial Statements for March 2007 #07 -21 STRACHAN - STONG THAT the expenses listed on the Financial Statements for March 2007 be approved. CARRIED. Director of Library Services Report for March 2007 Highlights of the report were discussed. Other Business None. • f� 10. Committee Meeting Dates • Personnel — Thursday, May 17 at 7pm (prior to Board meeting) Finance - TBA 11. Date of Next Board Meeting Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 7:30pm in the Consumer Gas Board Room 12. Adiournment A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:04pm was made by V.DeCecco WWO101 0 r _ ` Ito 0 E -LLLI E LLL` nTcchana IL L� offninuniq BARRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY MINUTES BOARD MEETING #07 -05 THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007 AT 7:30PM CONSUMERS GAS BOARD ROOM PRESENT: S.Kastner (Chair), L.McClean, V.DeCecco, C.Virgo, R.Duhamel, M.Stong, L.Strachan, A.Davis (Director), J.Ross (Recorder) ABSENT: M.Meads, A.Prince �A �v Guest Jon Babulic, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Barrie spoke prior to the board meeting about the relationship between the library and the City of Barrie. He believes that ongoing dialogue with all of the City's service partners will facilitate the communication of issues facing each agency. He understands the need for a library branch in the south end and stated the Library needs to be specifically referenced in the City's cultural plan. He announced that the City will be registering a team in the 2007Dragon Boat Festival. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:45pm. 2. Confirmation of Agenda The agenda was confirmed with the addition of item 10.2 In Camera and changing item 10.1 Patron Request for Reimbursement to an In Camera item. 3. Conflict of Interest L.Strachan declared a conflict of interest re item 10.2. 4. Minutes of Meeting 4.1 Minutes of Board Meeting #07 -04 dated Thursday, April 26, 2007 #07 -22 MCCLEAN - VIRGO THAT the Minutes of Board Meeting #07 -04 dated Thursday, April 26, 2007 be adopted. CARRIED. 5. Business Arising None. • 6. Report of the Chair The Board met with the Feasibility Study consultant. V.DeCecco, L.McClean and S.Kastner attended the Grand Battle of the Books. 7. Committee Reports 7.1 Financial Statements for April 2007 #07 -23 DECECCO - DUHAMEL THAT the expenses listed on the Financial Statements for April 2007 be approved. Cam_ 7.2 Personnel Committee Report A report will not be made at this time. 8. Director of Library Services Report for April 2007 Initial response to LibrariesONtheGo Audio Books has been greater than anticipated. Team registration for the Dragon Boat Festival is encouraging. Board members are encouraged to buy a ticket and attend the Gala for Dala on June 6`h, a joint fundraising event for the Library and the Barrie Folk Society. As L.McClean had not yet been assigned meet Co any committees, she was added to the Planning and Community P 9. Other Business Moved by L.McClean, seconded by M.Stong to move the meeting In Camera. 9.1 Discussed at In Camera session 9.2 Discussed at In Camera session #07 -24 MCCLEAN - STONG THAT the Board re uests that CARRIED. contact and meet with an individual regarding an 10. Committee Meeting Dates ping — Thursday, July 19 at 7:30pm (all board members welcome to to • Finance — At the Call of the Chair 11. Date of Next Board Meeting Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 7:30pm in the Consumers Gas Board Room 12. Adiournment A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45pm was made by V.DeCecco. I Dial 10 is � >J"� DIRECTOR'S REPORT June 28, 2007 for May 2007 I PERSONNEL 1. May 81h, the Director met with new City Manager, Jon Babulic, to discuss the City's support and participation in the Library's Dragon Boat Festival. As well, the Director discussed City Council's new strategic priorities with the City Manager with a view to looking at a process to align Library goals with those envisioned by City Council. The City Manager was pleased to accept an invitation to meet the Library Board May 17`h. 2. May 16`h, Development Officer and the Director participated in a conference call with KCI to discuss the progress to date on the Library's Capital Campaign Feasibility Study. KCI expects to present the final study to the Library Board's Planning Committee July 19`h Later that day, the Director participated in the Management Focus Group with KCI and as part of the Library Board Focus Group. 3. LS May 14a , the Development Officer and Director met with Peter Moore to discuss some concerns associated with the Dragon Boat Festival. Peter Moore provided the Barrie Public Library with the first dragon boat in Barrie. 4. May 22 "a to May 26`h, the Director attended the annual meeting of the Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC) as well as the Canadian Library Associations (CLA) annual conference in St. John's with the Manager, Circulation Services, Joanne Comper, Manager • of Adult Information Services, Shonna Froebel, and Electronic Services Librarian, Robyn Zuck. 5. Sara Lynn Horvath returned this year as the Library's summer student to work on our Birth, Marriage and Death (BMD) indexing project. 6. Elizabeth Bufton, United Way Library Representative, attended a United Way meeting May I6 `h. 7. Melissa Rankin, Georgian College ECE student, completed her month long placement with the Children's and Youth Services Department in May. Melissa assisted with Battle of Books, storytimes and collection assessment. Melissa was a tremendous help. 8. Lesley Worden - Huffman has been hired for the Relief Circulation Services staff position effective May 22 "a 9. Kyle Pellarin was hired as a Page effective May 16`h II INFORMATION SERVICE Adult Services 1. Cathy Bodle provided training for staff on the new Web event software. 2. Martha Chown, Sylvia Mueller and Cathy Bodle completed a training course on Taxonomy of human services May 29"' as part of Information Barrie. 3. Mary McAlpine attended an audio conference on the Dear Reader Book Club in May. 4. Robyn Zuck offered training on Osprey Obits, Virtual News and Ancestry databases for staff in May. • 5. Robyn Zuck organized a "You Tube" webinar for staff showing potential library marketing and programming applications. 6. Anne Dorsey, Business Librarian, provided a "refresher" course on Scotts database for staff. • 7. Alison Br unwell attended a Southern Ontario Library Services (SOLS) workshop at Ramara Township Public Library on Non- fiction Reader's Advisory and Reading Maps May 3rd 8. Weeding of the fiction, Canadian History and the 500's non fiction portions of the collection continue. 9. While the library continues to experience some theft from the DVD and Video collection, the loss rate is within acceptable limits and far below previous years. 10. In May, the Library's eBook collection with the Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS) COOL consortium was accessed 359 times. 86 Overdrive Audiobooks were checked out and 116 holds were placed in May. 11. The shipments received from the Southern Ontario Multilingual Print (SOMP) consortium are becoming smaller and badly worn indicating the age and high use of the material. The Library will explore replacements with SOLS. 12. 92 donations were added to the collection in May including 20 CD's donated by the Barrie Folk Society. 13. Mary McAlpine prepared a list of fiction titles for recommended reading and related to Gardening. 14. The Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health in Ottawa was referred to the Barrie Public Library by the Barrie Examiner to locate information for a special report. The Library was able to locate the information. 15. Cindy Madden completed a revision and expansion to the "Health Concerns" pathfinder. Cindy also prepared two non - fiction bibliographies on "living with cats: cozy companions" and "living with dogs: true tales of love." • 16. Ayla Demiray maintained a popular display "swing like a pro" of golf books. 17. Anne Dorsey prepared a display on the main floor of the library, Careers o your librar. 18. Anne as Business Librarian assisted a new business owner to gather market statistics and resources in support of a business plan. 19. Anne Dorsey has successfully learned how to email data from "Scotts Info" in Excel format which has already pleased patrons requesting information from Scotts. 20. Janet Graham and Elizabeth Bufton provided materials to 16 Nursing /Retirement Homes this month. 21. Patricia Roebuck managed to quickly respond to a designated donation for quilting books by choosing a number of titles and arranging for book plates to be added. 22. Denise Lyons of Dallas Public Library contacted Janet Graham for the handouts we use with our beginner Internet workshops. 23. Janet Graham prepared a book report on caring for your parents for the Focus 50+ Seniors 24. paper. The Arthritis Society of Toronto donated six titles for our collection. 25. Robyn Zuck helped Ken Reese of the Ontario Genealogy Society to plan a seminar in October in cooperation with the library. 26. Anne Dorsey attended the Chamber of Commerce breakfast on May 3rd to network with the rest of the participants. Ann also attended the Chamber of Commerce BA5 on May 16`n. 27. Anne also attended and operated a display on behalf of the Library at the Mr. Bob Business Networking evening May 17`n and attended the Women in Networking Growing Strong • (WINGS) business breakfast May 3 0`n . 28. Anne operated the Library display created by Manager Children's Information Services, Jane Salmon, at the Welcome Wagon New Mother's event May 2nd. Approximately 175 people were in attendance. 29. Anne completed the focus group survey with the Learning Disabilities Association of Simcoe County. 30. Elizabeth Bufton attended 4 Senior Interagency meetings throughout the month of May and worked with Cathy Bodle of Information Barrie to edit the new Senior Directory being published by the Senior Interagency. While Elizabeth provided substantial editing assistance and much of the Library's suggestions on format to improve the user friendly nature of the Directory were adopted, the short timeline causes the Library to be concerned about the over- all accuracy of the Directory. 31. Martha Chown created an Information Barrie Summer Day Camp Planner with posters describing how to find summer camps on the Information Barrie database. A display with brochures was set up in the Library. 32. Cathy Bodle, Information Barrie, hosted a meeting of the Simcoe County Information Providers Coalition Executive Directors May 91h. 33. Cathy also hosted a Seniors Interagency meeting May 8`h 34. In May, the Library provided 17 Adult Information Services programs to 112 people. Programs included the use of electronic databases, tours, book clubs, gardening workshops, travel and history presentations as well as community events. 35. To avoid duplicating a similar program being offered by the Greater Barrie Business • Education Centre ( GBBEC), the Library will discontinue its Teen Business Plan Challenge and focus on a more active role with the GBBEC program. 36. Anne Dorsey conducted a tour for the Self Employment Assistance (SEA) program for 15 people May 18`h. 37. 112 people participated in the gardening workshops and many of the participants have asked that the series be offered again next year. 38. 17 people attended George Dangerfield's program on China. George spoke about his work for Georgian College as their Asian Recruitment Specialist. 10 people attended a presentation on Tasmania. Children and Youth Services 1. May 10`h, Brenda Jarvis and Nancy Woods attended a Summer Reading Club Workshop presented by the Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS) and the Toronto Public Library at the Barrie Public Library. 2. May 24th Debra Smith and Cindy Pomeroy -White attended the SOLS Workshop, "Think your Programs are steeped? Programs and Services that Really Connect with Teens and Tweens." 3. Cindy Pomeroy -White also participated in a teleconference, "Connecting with Reluctant Teens," with Patrick Jones, young adult author and librarian. 4. Brenda Jarvis circulated 16 Storytime Kits in May. 5. Debra Smith organized a display in the adult area called "Bird Watching @Your Library" to highlight our non - fiction collection and two in the young adult area on new teen fiction and the novels used for "Teen Survivor." • - 6. The Library is starting to receive "Ask a Librarian" e -mail requests from children and teens • now. Ruby Meijers answered one question on what food was eaten during the War of 1812. She was able to provide some recipes from that time period as well. 7. Flvers were distributed to Teacher - Librarians in Barrie and Oro - Medonte advertising the Library's Readopoly Summer Reading Program. 8. Children's and Youth Services has partnered with the Latin Cultural Association to provide storytimes in Spanish in response to demands from families living in Barrie. Storytimes were held on Saturday May 12`n and 26b. Storytellers are from the Latin Cultural Association. 9. Jane Salmon attended an Awards Night Dinner of the Barrie Literacy Council May 1 st. The evening included listening to stories from people describing how their new literacy skills improved the quality of their lives. 10. Ruby Meijers provided a tour for 16 Holly Cubs May 16`n and a tour for two grade classes from W.C. Little, May 17`n. 11. Cindy Pomeroy -White provided a tour for students from the Barrie Learning Centre May 16`n 12. Jane Salmon provided a storytime tour for 12 children from SEEDS Nursery school May 28`n 13. Nineteen schools participated in the Battle of the Books this year. The Grand Battle final was held at City hall May 4`n with 330 people in attendance. West Bayfield Elementary successfully defended their title with Trillium Woods Elementary coming second and Ferndale Woods Elementary third. This year a special student, required to listen to her books on library CDs, was able to participate on her school team (adaptive technology). 14. Vicki Nicholls and Brenda Jarvis photographed Library mascot, Marvin Moose, on the water • front for the children's portion of the Library's website. 15. May 23`d, Jane Salmon attended a Best Start Committee Meeting for Simcoe County as the representative for all county public libraries. 16. May 22nd, Kym McOuat visited the Autism Centre in the Cedar Pointe area and provided a storytime for the children. 17. May 24`n, Jane Salmon attended an Ontario Library Association (OLA) Best Bets meeting. 18. Cindy Pomeroy -White confirmed donations for Teen Survivor from Bayfield Street Zehr's and The Source. A DVD player, six movies and a portable DVD player will be provided. PizzaHut on Bayfield will donate weekly pizzas. 19. In May a total of 42 Children's and Youth Services programs, including storytimes, tours, community outreach, Battle of the Books and teen programs were provided to 1,204 people. 20. Registered Storytime Spring session ended in May. As usual, all staff received excellent evaluations for their programs with requests for more and longer such programs to be offered in the fall. 21. During May, all Children's and Youth Services staff met to discuss implementation of the six skills that every child needs to learn as part of the "Every Child Learn to Read" program into the Library's storytime programs. The Library is targeting the fall of 2007 and will be working with the Early Years Centres literacy specialist for Simcoe County. Jane Salmon will be inviting other Simcoe County libraries for an information session hosted by the Barrie Public Library through the Best Start Committee for Simcoe County. 22. Debra Smith is working with Laurie Wright, Technical Services, to implement a Teen Territory Blog in support of the Teen Survivor Summer Reading Program as well as online • Readopoly. „ a IS 23. May 28th, Brenda Jarvis attended the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting to discuss the interactive play program TAB plans to implement this summer. 24. 50 people attended the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) scholarship assistance night at the Library with Stephen Fennel from Georgian College. 25. The Teen Book Club celebrated its final meeting for the year with a movie and popcorn at the Library. 26. All winners of the Creative Arts Expo received their prizes in May. The winning art and writing entries have been posted on the Library's website. III. CIRCULATION SERVICES 1. Joanne Comper, Manager, Circulation Services with several staff, attended the Ontario Library Association's audio workshop on "podcasting.” 2. Joanne Comper and the Technology Team attended a demonstration on RFID presented by a Toronto company. 3. The first quarter showed that over 10% of the Library's circulation occurred with patrons using the Self Check stations. 4. Two new users were added to the Visiting Library Service in May and visits were made to 16 Nursing/Retirement homes. IV TECHNICAL SERVICES L Laurie Wright continued to work on implementing WebEvent on the Library's network. • The new calendar was made "live" to the public. 2. Laurie also worked with the City to move the Library's website to the new LIBWEB server. The City IT Department will implement new software to measure Library Web usage. 3. Dunja Conroy, Manager Technical Services, continues to investigate alternative library suppliers as a source for library materials. 4. Dunja also continues to monitor developments at SirsiDynix as the Vendor proceeds with its plans to migrate all customers to their new ROME software. V COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. To date, 53 Dragon Boat teams are registered. Practices started mid May. The Ribbons of Hope boat was delivered in May and is available for practice too. 2. Ann Adrusyszyn, Development Officer, attended the Planned Giving Counsel of Simcoe County Executive meeting in May. 3. Ann also attended the monthly Barrie Fundraisers Networking Lunch in May. 4. The Barrie Folk Society sold out the Valdy concert in May and approximately 51 people attended the Unplugged Saturday Night May 12th. 5. Two monthly columns were sent to the Barrie Life and Times for the May issue and another column along with dragon boat information was sent to the North Simcoe County News for the summer issue. 6. Regular media releases for other various events and programs at the Library have also been sent. 7. Ann is currently discussing a potential "Dream Drop" joint fundraising event for the spring • of 2008 with the Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA) and the Wounded Warrior Fund. 5�r 8. The K'Leigh Cundall Children's Library Endowment Fund will be featured in the upcoming Summer Newsletter and a cheque for $10,000 is being sent to the Barrie Community Fund. 9. Ann continues to work with KCI on the Capital Campaign Feasibility Study by scheduling interviews, collecting staff input via an online survey and preparing thank you notes for study participants. VI VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 1. Julie Ross, Volunteer Coordinator, attended the Professional Administrators of Volunteer Resources — Ontario (PAVR -0) conference in Toronto May I" to 3`d. 2. May 12`h, Julie arranged a Fair Trade event at the coffee with Bruce Morton of the Barrie Fair Trade Working Group. Free coffee from the Kozlov Cafe was provided. 3. Planning continued for the June 1 st Volunteer appreciation event on the Serendipity Princess. Volunteers and their guests, including support workers were invited. Each will be served with a catered box lunch along with the special 2007 Barrie Public Library Volunteer pin. 4. Three new volunteers were hired for the Cafe and one for shelving. Also, the Library expects to start its collection inventory in June. It is planned that volunteers will assist with the inventory by recording electronically the items currently on shelves. Circulation staff will then use this record to update the Library's inventory on Horizon. VIII BUILDING 1. Audit Report and Management Letter received. 2. City will be painting and replacing the carpet in the Library's "high traffic" areas this summer. 3. At the request of library staff, the air conditioning temperature in the building has been raised by two degrees this year. 4. The City will be painting the roof garden furniture this summer. PREPARED BY A. Davis DATE June 28th, 2007 0 • • • LIBRARY USAGE FOR THE MONTH OF: MAY 2007 SAME MTH CURR PREV CURB PREV YR MTH 'i ° +;- YTD YTD 1 CIRCULATION Adult 70,890 70,199 - 0.97% 364,294 361,091 - 0.88% Children 46,160 46,931 1.67% 258,781 259,368 0.23% TOTAL CIRCULATION 117,050 117,130 0.07% 623,075 620,459 - 0.42% 2 HOLDS PLACED 9,190 9,525 3.65% 48,210 52,797 9.51% 3 INTERLIBRARY LOAN Borrowed 218 286 31.19% 1,087 1,012 - 6.90% Lent 209 208 - 0.48% 1,201 1,002 - 16.57% 4 MEMBERSHIP New members 561 449 - 19.96% 3,421 2,832 - 17.22% Active Members 70,061 67,008 - 4.36% 70,061 67,008 - 4.36% In Person Visits 65,869 57,876 - 12.13% 341,699 310,140 - 9.24% 5 INFORMATION REQUESTS a) Main Floor Information 3,113 2,702 - 13.20% 17,089 14,371 - 15.90% b) Second Floor Information 1,232 1,046 - 15.10% 7,779 5,994 - 22.95% TOTAL INFORMATION REQUESTS 4,345 3,748 - 13.74% 24,868 20,365 -18.11% 6 ON -LINE DATA BASE SEARCHES 8,454 1,903 - 77.49% 383122 15,313 - 59.83% 7 COMMUNITY INFORMATION . a) Database records created 11 12 9.09% 53 62 16.98% b) Database records updated 385 292 - 24.16% 1,796 1,342 - 25.28% a) Events records created 181 118 - 34.81% 658 674 2.43% b) Events records updated 243 96 - 60.49% 1,063 877 - 17.50% 8 COMMUNITY SERVICES Programs & Tours a) Adult 16 17 6.25% 64 92 43.75% b) Children/Young Adult 46 43 - 6.52% 272 293 7.72% TOTAL PROGRAMS 62 60 - 3.23% 336 385 14.58% Attendance a) Adult 163 118 - 27.61% 741 693 - 6.48% b) Children/Young Adult 1,514 1,223 - 19.22% 7,533 7,371 - 2.15% TOTALATTENDANCE 1,677 1,341 - 20.04% 8,274 8,064 - 2.54/° VISITS TO LIBRARY WEBSITE 9 (remote and in house) 89,169 79,168 - 11.22% 520,894 479,048 - 8.03% 10 COMPUTER RESERVATIONS 5,574 5,415 - 2.85% 31,407 26,920 - 14.29% 11 NEW ITEMS a) Adult 1,708 1483 - 13.17% 7,857 7,198 - 8.39% b) Children/Young Adult 1,089 1136 4.32% 4,484 53568 24.17% Collection size 228,442 236,307 3.44% 228,442 236,307 3.44% . 12 VOLUNTEER HOURS 804 672.5 - 16.30% 3,385 3,323 - 1.84% 13 ROOM BOOKINGS 167 176 5.39% 668 780 16.77% MINUTES OF MAY 23 2007 MEETING A regular meeting of the Library Board was held in the Library commencing at 7:20 p.m. PRESENT — BOARD — J. Swartz, Chair; F. Coyle; M. Fogarty; G. Guthrie; R. Hawkins; P. Hislop STAFF - M. Saddy, Chief Executive Officer T. Chatten, Recorder ABSENT — D. Evans; A. Murphy; J. Rolland; M. Seymour Board members welcome Michael Fogarty to the Board who replaces Joe Fecht. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - None CONSENT AGENDA MOTION #2007:08 Moved by F. Coyle, seconded by P. Hislop that the consent agenda of the May 23, 2007 meeting be adopted. CARRIED G. Guthrie will act as timekeeper for the agenda. DISCUSSION AGENDA NEW LIBRARY An initial meeting was held with Jim Morgenstern of dmA Planning on May 16. Mr. Morgenstern will meet with select members of the board, council and the community to help determine needs for the future library on May 31 and June 1, 2007. REPORTS OF BOARD COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES Ad -Hoc Committee OPL(Information Orillia — A meeting was held May 8 to discuss how Information Orillia and the Orillia Public Library can function to the benefit of both organizations. As this was a preliminary discussion it was a very positive meeting. The next meeting on May 29 will further discuss the two models that were developed from this meeting. NEW BUSINESS Oro - Medonte Township Contract — The Library received a signed contract from the Township of Oro - Medonte for a term of one year, not four years as requested by the Library. MOTION #2007:09 Moved by M Fogarty, seconded by R. Hawkins that the Orillia Public Library Board accept the contract for one year at $90, 000 from the Township of Oro - Medonte. CARRIED Module 4 from the Library Board Orientation Kit — This section was reviewed for all present, led by Peter Hislop, with each board member participating with different roles. Module 5 is to be reviewed at the next meeting led by Mort Seymour. Adjournment at 8:31 p.m. moved by R. Hawkins. BOARD CHAIR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S, YOUTH SERVICES AND AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES MAY 2007 Programs Goal 2.1 Develop and maintain programs associated with identified groups. The Saturday morning Drop -In Family Storytime finished up for the season on the second Saturday in May. Attendance slowed down with the arrival of the good weather. Preschool Stories, Tales for Twos and Threes, and the Caregivers Storytime were offered in a shortened four week session, to allow Children's Services Staff to prepare for the Summer Reader's Club. All four sessions were full; however we had to cancel the Books and Babies program due to low registration (3). We will have to examine how we advertise this program. Children's services staff began preparation for the TD Summer Reader's Club Lost Worlds. Kelly Smith wrote a script highlighting the theme; Sarah Cszeky and her husband build a time travel portal. The staff performed and worked on a DVD to be used to promote the TD Summer Reader's Club. The DVD is very creative and should create a lot of enthusiasm for the program. Reference #5 The Library will develop methods of measurement to evaluate the effectiveness of library services and programs. Reference Questions May 2007: 344 May 2006: 412 The monthly statistics show a seventeen per cent decrease. Outreach and Publicity Goal 2.5 Provide a welcoming environment for our users. Material displays included, great non - fiction, Silver Birch, and Red Maple Books ". I presented a Library Storytime at the Ontario Early Years Center. Goal 2.1 Develop and maintain programs associated with identified groups. Lee Kelly attended a meeting of the Safe Kids Committee and will be participating in their safety promotion at the Farmer's Market on June 6. Kelly Smith attended a meeting of the JP Kidz After School Club board meeting. Goal 2.7 Establish a mutually - beneficial presence in the school system. Battle of the Books Semi - Battle for the round robin tournament of the Battle of the Books occurred on May 3. Teams from David H. Church, Harriet Todd, Mount Slaven, Orchard Park, Regent Park, Hillcrest, Notre Dame, East Oro, Monsignor Lee, and Ardtrea schools met for an all day round robin tournament. All participants had fun and worked hard at answering questions based on books. The Semi - Battle was held at St. Paul's United Church as the library does not have the space to accommodate seventy children plus teachers. Dominoe's Pizza generously donated pizza for lunch for all children participating in the semi - battle. After a hard fought battle the three teams to emerge victorious and moved on to the Grand Battle were Orchard Park (the defending champions), Regent Park and East Oro. The day was also made a success by the participation of staff from all departments of the library. The Grand Battle was held on the evening of May 17`h at the Library. Parents, brothers, Sisters and friends were all invited to watch this great tournament showcasing books and reading. The final results were very close; all teams were within two points of each other with Orchard Park successfully defending their title. School Visits The three grade one classes from Harriet Todd visited children's services on three successive Tuesdays for programs featuring community helpers and including an introduction to the library —a great community helper. Goal 4 The Library will advocate for increased public awareness of the value and range of library services. Debra Smith from Barrie Public Library and I were asked to speak at the teacher - librarian conference to be held in June at the Board office in Midhurst. We will be speaking on literacy based programming in public libraries as well as the use of libraries for research with an introduction to databases. Lee visited Treasure Island Daycare and presented a story time and offered brochures for the children to take home to their families introducing library services. Staff Development Goal 8 Maintain an ongoing commitment to staff training, recruitment and development Kelly Smith and Sarah Cszeky attended a training workshop presented by SOLS and Toronto Public Libraries on programming in support of this summer's TD Reader's Club theme -Lost Worlds. per Kelly Smith attended a Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS) sponsored workshop on Teen programming held at Barrie Public Library. Kelly came away with some great programming ideas which we hope to implement in the fall. It was also a good opportunity to network and meet other Youth Services staff. Youth Services Goal 2.1 Develop and maintain programs associated with identified groups. The second teen program was planned and implemented with the help of our student page Emma. Chick Chat is a book club for girls from grade 9 to grade13. Seven girls participated enthusiastically with a great discussion on the Book Everywhere. Submitted by Suzanne Campbell Director of Children's and Youth Services & Audiovisual Services REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2007 BY DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SERVICES LYNNE GIBBON GOAL 2: Create and maintain lifelong relationships with users: Library materials were delivered to 18 shut -in during the month. Volunteers contributed 299 hours to the library during the month of May. GOAL 3: Optimize and customize library services to our user groups: As part of our contribution to Knowledge Ontario of photos from our local history collection, Lynn Lockhart and Jennifer Murrant have catalogued and uploaded over 240 photos, (only 112 are viewable, to date). To see how they are progressing, go to htt p: / /search . o u ro nta ri o. ca /contributors GOAL 4: Advocate for increased public awareness of the value and range of library services: The Bookworms book club was attended by 9 people. The title of the book discussed was I am Mary Dunne. Discussion was lively and everyone participated. Jayne Turvey held 2 Lifescapes programs this month, with 26 people attending. She gave a special presentation of the Lifescapes program to Helping Hands and 25 people attended. The adult program this month was presented by Bayshore Long Term Care Services and the talk was on Community and Long Term Care for the elderly and 12 people attended that program. Four newspaper articles were written for the Packet and I submitted one to the North Simcoe News on upcoming events. GOAL 5: Develop methods of measurement to evaluate the effectiveness of library services and programs: 1970 people used the public computers during May. 1618 searches were conducted on the databases to which the library subscribes. There were 1070 visitors to the library website and 18 to the William Sword Frost scrapbook. GOAL 6: Investigate, develop and maintain partnerships in the community: Lynn Lockhart and Michelle Sinclair have been cataloguing the music library for the Huronia Symphony Orchestra on their own time. Lynn has built a music database in Access, in order to complete the task. The cataloguing requires a great deal of detail and there are over 300 items to catalogue. At the monthly meeting of Information Orillia, completion of the Strategic Plan and upcoming fundraising events were discussed. Lynn Mclsaac agreed to stand as Treasurer. GOAL 7: Attract, develop and maintain a trained and educated workforce and leadership that reflect our values and ethics: Michelle attended a SOILS workshop on providing reader's advisory to readers of non- fiction. Michelle and Lynn Lockhart attended the Annual Library Technician's conference, held in Mississauga. TECHNICAL SERVICES REPORT MAY 2007 Circulation In May a committee was set up, headed by Sue Murphy, to explore the concept of a one book - one community program. It includes staff from several departments. They are hoping to kick off the project in July. The library's spring sidewalk book sale netted $930 for our reserve funds. S sy tems In May we sent out a Request for Proposal (RFP) to several library consultants, looking for someone to help us choose a new library system to replace our present one, Geac Advance. We are looking for help to distinguish and evaluate the available systems, as well as to define and refine our requirements. We anticipate this will be a quicker process than our last project in the mid 1990s, and we hope to have a chosen system by budget time in the fall. May 14 and 15 I attended the Geac Library Users Group annual conference in Montreal. It was co- hosted by the Westmount Public Library and 1'Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal. While not all the attendees were using the new Vubis system from Infor (the successor company of Geac), most of the discussions and presentations were about the Vubis products. I was present at the first 2 days of the 4- day conference (the last 2 days were about very specific how -to aspects of using the system). It was very informative, attendees came from as far as Ireland, the Netherlands and Montana, and I learned a lot more about an evolving system that will likely be in the running as we search for an Advance replacement. My report is attached. David Rowe Director of Technical Services ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors held in the CDC Boardroom, on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 9 am. PRESENT: Andrei Kun, Bruce Chappell, Roger Selman, Tara Woodward, Kathryn Stephenson, Carol Benedetti, Roy Menagh, Christine Jarvis, Christine Anderson, Shawn Binns, Steve Sanderson ABSENT: Bruce Both, Greg Heffering, Liz Summerfield, Donna Hewitt 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ➢ It was moved by Roy Menagh and seconded by Roger Selman and carried that, "THAT the minutes of the Board Meeting held on Monday, May 23rd, 2007 be approved as circulated." 2. BUSINESS ARISING ➢ Credit card rates: Christine reported that she contacted TD Bank twice and has not had a return call to confirm the rates and process to offer this to the membership. Scotiabank responded that they are able to offer some sort of discount, but until they get some information from each member, they are unable to quote. ➢ It was suggested that offering such a discount should be a function of the Chambers, not OLC ➢ It was moved by Steve Sanderson and seconded by Tara Woodward and carried that, "THAT Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Board switch banking facilities from TD Canada Trust to Scotiabank." ➢ Bylaw Changes: Roy handed out material from the Corporations Act in regards to changing bylaws, specifically in regards to the date of membership changing from its current calendar year to annual, based on date of joining. He reported that changes can be made throughout the year by a meeting of the Members and acted upon, then must be ratified by the Membership at the next AGM. ➢ It was moved by Roy Menagh and seconded by Kathryn Stevenson and carried that, , r "Ontario's Lake Country Marketing Board, whereas the Corporations Act would support a bylaw change by the directors until general meeting ratification, establish a 12 month revolving membership, similar to acquiring an Ontario Driver's License." CORPORATESTRUCTURE Advisory Committee ➢ No information was passed along by Greg in regards to calls he made for members, thank you to Kim for joining the meeting Adjunct Committees ➢ Roy Menagh volunteered to be on the Marketing & Management Committees ➢ Kim Viney volunteered to be on the Management Committee ➢ Sean Binns volunteered to be Marketing 4. SEVERN TOWNSHIP UPDATE ➢ Not sure if we are on Thursday's Agenda. Bruce asked who may be able to go to the meeting ➢ Donna to email the group with specific details as soon as known, ask Liz, Karen, Diane Hounsome (Bayview Wildwood) and Calvin Stone ➢ Conflict for Bill Duffy to attend ➢ If Severn is out, the proposal would have to be reviewed by each municipality again. Orillia vote only passed with one vote, could put the plan in jeopardy to ask for another vote. ➢ Is there any other strategy do be done to put pressure on the decision makers at Severn? ➢ Karen Marriot was opposed to the OLC plan. Ron Stevens met with her and feels he has convinced her it is a good idea ➢ How long is the Board prepared to let them stretch this out? ➢ Bill Duffy will call Karen Mariott's dad and tell him how important this decision is and to pass that information along to her ➢ Will it be possible to approach the Casino for a pro -rated deal if Sevem is not on Board? Andrea has confirmed that is possible. Roy has asked for that in writing. The municipalities will need to approve the proposal again, if Severn is out ➢ Is there any other businesses in Severn that could apply some pressure? Karen Woolcox, Dianne Hounsome and Liz Summerfield have sent letters. Calvin will be asked to come to the meeting. ➢ If not addressed on tomorrow's Agenda, should we set a cut -off date? Bill Duffy suggested that too much pressure may not be good, as they may not be able to follow Agenda setting procedures if time line too short ➢ Roy suggested that they be given a deadline to get OLC on an Agenda via a special meeting by next week if unable to get on the Agenda tomorrow. ➢ Carol wanted to know what happens to Severn businesses if Severn not on board? No decisions have been made yet ➢ It was moved by Roy Menagh and seconded by Andrei Kun, -` "THAT if Severn Township had not make a decision by June 7, 2007, that Casino Rama be approached for a deal without Severn and we approach each Municipality for approval without Severn." ➢ Discussion followed, ➢ Bill suggested a letter to the Editor, signed by several members with facts and how important it is for the Township ➢ Is the deadline too soon? NO ➢ Roy against going to the press until Council answers afraid of what the press may do with the information ➢ Roger suggested an email to Severn businesses and last year members to also go to council meeting ➢ Should a letter be written to advise Severn council of our decision and cc'd to the 23 business members ➢ Motion carried. 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Management — Tara ➢ Tara has revised the JD with member input ➢ Should be ready to be posted asap ➢ A shortened job posting has been prepared ➢ How should this posting be advertised? ➢ The hiring committee should drive the postings to avoid confusion. Job Bank is now active for postings ➢ There is a strong network for existing DMOs to widen the pool ➢ Who is the hiring committee — Management Committee ➢ Tara will supply the Mgmt Committee (Greg) with a draft ad and final job description. He will have to arrange a meeting with the Mgmt committee to discuss placement ➢ Suggestions made for placement, local media in the region that OLC serves, website, email to existing and past members, Christine Anderson will supply some other on -line placement tools to broaden the pool ➢ What are the terms of employment? Should be a I year contract, Mgmt committee will structure and present to Board for approval ➢ Ad will be placed as soon as the funding model is finalized ie: Severn in/out ➢ Carol suggested adding the membership drive as a job duty to the job description after discussion about not hiring someone to do the membership drive b. Marketing — Information Centre report from Kathryn: ➢ Meetings held for information centres ➢ Timeline and job descriptions done ➢ Posting has been circulated via email ➢ There will be 3 regional info centers, with a budget of $12,000 for wages ➢ 1 coordinator, a student for Orillia and Oro - Medonte ➢ Ramara student funding request was rejected, the application is being re- submitted with Stanton input ➢ Ramara is currently being staffed with Volunteers ➢ OLC will not be responsible to pay any Ramara staff ➢ Opera House is location for Orillia kiosk, Oro - Medonte kiosk has not been settled. Possibly at the Northway Truck Stop, should be finalized this week ➢ Info to go to Memorial Park in Oro - Medonte as well ➢ Kiosk Committee will accept any marketing material through HTA racks as there are few OLC members, next year member info supplied only ➢ Students will make $8, coordinator will make $10 ➢ It was moved by Kathryn Stevenson and seconded by Roger Selman and carried, "THAT the Kiosk Committee have authority for hiring staff to be in place by June 18, 2007." Artisan Tour ➢ Proposal received by Roy Menagh and circulated to the group via email ➢ Kim Veiny reported that in the past the tour is very successful and draws lots of people into the area ➢ Roy declared he is sitting on the Artisan Tour committee ➢ Artisans are very reluctant to pay membership fees to OLC, ➢ Is there an opportunity to make a membership fee feasible, maybe they become a members as a group, rather than individually ➢ This will come out of the general promotion budget ➢ A recommendation was made to review the budget prior to any other large expendimes ➢ Kim reported that there is sufficient money on the bank to cover at this time based on the fact not much is being spent this year ➢ Are there any Severn Artisans? Kim will call anyone who she feels may have concern ➢ It was moved by Roy Menagh and seconded by Andrei Kun and carried, "THAT the proposal submitted for a $5,000 contribution to the Images Studio Tour be approved as submitted" c. Membership — Bruce ➢ Marion Parrott was not interested in a commission based membership drive ➢ Bruce has spoken to 2 other and Donna has contacted one other in regards to doing a membership drive ➢ Arthemise Lalonde may be interested, Sandra Trainer may also be interested at $26 per hour — no commission ➢ Should we let the membership drive wait until the ED is on board? YES ➢ We don't have the tools in place to offer the members anything ➢ A plan needs to be developed so we have something to sell them, ED should be involved with this ➢ The group agreed to postpone a membership drive until there is something more concrete in place to sell to possible members d. Fundraising= Tara ➢ Committee has not met ➢ Tara needs to see the budget to determine goals, etc ➢ Suggested that Calvin be invited to sit on or come to a meeting to provide some input 6. REVISION OF TIMELINES /ACTION PLAN ➢ Tabled to next meeting, pending outcome of Severn Township 7. OTHER BUSINESS Meetings: ➢ Once situated, Board will meet monthly, any committees will meet independently and report their activities at the Board meetings ➢ Board Meetings to be held every 2 weeks ➢ Steve requested an evening meeting, Bruce Both is also looking for evenings ➢ Meeting time to be changed from 9 am to 4:30 pm on Wednesdays, next meeting to be held June 20th ➢ It was moved by Roy Menagh and seconded by Andrei Kun and carried, "THAT the Board meeting is moving in- camera." ➢ It was moved by Roy Menagh and seconded by Andrei Kan and carried, "THAT the Board meeting is moving out of in- camera." ➢ On a request by the Chair, Christine reviewed the by -laws in regards to attendance " If a director of the corporation does not attend 3 consecutive meetings of the board of directors of the Corporation without providing a satisfactory explanation to the board of directors as to the extenuating circumstances which prevented such director form attending the meeting, the director shall cease to be a director of the Corporation upon the passing of as resolution of the board of directors confirming same." 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:40 ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors held in the CDC Boardroom, on Wednesday, June 20`h, 2007 at 4:30 pm. PRESENT: Bruce Chappell, Greg Heffering, Roger Selman, Tara Woodward, Kathryn Stephenson, Carol Benedetti, Steve Sanderson, Liz Summerfield, Roy Menagh, Shawn Binns, Bill Duffy, Dan Shilling, Donna Hewitt. ABSENT: Bruce Both, Andrei Kun, Kim Viney 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Kathryn Stephenson and seconded by Roger Selman and carried that, "THAT the minutes of the Board Meeting held on Wednesday, June 6th, 2007 be approved as circulated." 2. BUSINESS ARISING • Is there a contract for the Artisan Tour? There wasn't last year; perhaps we should have one that deals with logo placement? What we have is verbal confirmation of the distribution probably good business practice to have in place. We will need to provide this. Action: Christine Anderson looking into samples from othersIn this vein, we need the documentation to support any requests for funding partnerships with reasons and then these types of requests would be used for budgeting purposes. Criteria for funding must be focused and specific to ensure we don't get lots of application. This is about tourism partnerships. There is sponsorship and advertising — different but both result in requests to Lake Country. Rare for sponsorship requests except from our own membership. Action: Christine Anderson will look into similar criteria based application/documents from other organizations. • A suggestion has been put forward for a group membership for artisans — but can we afford to do that for one group and not for others? Item to be reviewed as part of our membership package development. FINANCIAL REPORT Donna presented the financial report to the end of May 2007 complete with P &L, Balance Sheet and Aged AR. The outstanding GST owing to OLC was questioned — this is the result of the annual filing for reimbursement of 50% of the GST paid. This is submitted with the completion of the annual audit. The Board discussed municipal funding — when should we ask for the funds? The discussion revolved around when to start the financial /performance clock ticking with the municipalities. It would make sense to request the funding in the fall once the ED is in place. But in the meantime, perhaps we send a letter to all the municipalities indicating our thanks for their financial commitment and that we will be looking for our funding beginning in the fall of 2007. Action: Donna to prepare a letter for Bruce to sign on behalf of Board. The terms of the TD Mutual Funds and its purpose was questioned. These funds have been set aside as a reserve for expenses if OLC is ever wound down — final audit, legal fees etc. Action: Christine J. to confirm terms, see if cashable and what rates could be obtained through Scotia bank. If appropriate come back to board. 4. SEVERN TOWNSHIP UPDATE • Severn Township reconsidered the funding request at their last council meeting. It was disappointing that only two members from the Board plus Marian Parrott attended. There were some concerns expressed about past communications processes but in the end they were supportive of the organization and approved the funding. 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Management: i. The committee includes: Roy Menagh, Greg Heffering, Kim V iney, Rick Dory, and Mark Downing. Donna will make herself available for the first meeting. ii. First meeting will be this Friday at the CDC. Group will review the job description, and advertising posting for ED. As well the group will discuss terms of reference, roles, and responsibilities for the committees. Recommendations should be made to the Board prior to the hiring of the ED. b. Marketing: i. First meeting to be set shortly and more members will be added. ii. Should the marketing committee review new opportunities and bring back to the Board with recommendations ? What are the objectives of the committee? What is the direction? What is the time frame? Suggestions would be welcomed. There are lots of inquiries that come in some are good, others are not — is there a point person until the ED is in place. What is the process for new ideas in the interim? Saw two different sides to marketing — one for members of Lake Country, one marketing OLC. We need an organizational structure development. We need a strategic plan and direction in place. For now things should just come to the board rather than to the marketing committee. Materials should be reviewed by the committee, synthesized by the committee and then brought back to the Board if warranted. iii. We might want someone from the Province to make sense of their programs. Action: Christine to invite someone to come from the Province to provide info on their programs. _ w3 iv. It was suggested that the brand was weak. Perhaps it's a factor of optimizing the website with language. v. Yamaha and OMOA would be great target for the future and a corporate marketing partner. vi. Do we stay with the sector themes as in the past? vii. We have sent out literature (Destination Magazine), how are we tracking, fulfillment? We need to do a better job of promoting Ontario's Lake Country. What are we getting back as return on the investment of the municipalities? Everything we do must have the ability to be tracked. The visitor centre program is so important as you can track it. viii. Our priority should we be working on a winter campaign or we will miss the boat if we start working on this in the fall. Need to concentrate on Fall and Ski. ix. Kiosks are moving along — three kiosks — Ramara, Oro - Medonte, Orillia — We have hired Co- ordinator — she has great experience and started on Monday. She helped interview students, and has visited all kiosks already. She is developing the training manual for the students. She is being trained by the Ont. Tourism centre. We will have two students to be hired — both positioned have been offered but waiting acceptance. Ramara did not receive their funding. Have approached schools for students. The co- ordinator will work with all three kiosks — she should contact Roger. Currently working on signage, having a counter built for Orillia, working on internet access and phones, dress code in place, students will have golf shirts, name tags, HTA will rack brochures. Good with marketing materials, don't have to be a member this year to participate in the kiosks, maybe next. Orillia will be open 7 days, Oro Thursday through Sunday. We will need to determine what reports need to be created and provided to share with the municipalities. We will need some press around the opening /launch of the sites. Co- ordinator is being paid hourly for a 14 week contract. All kiosk staff will be paid for through OLC /CDC with proper government paperwork in place for EI etc. x. What do we do now for fulfillment? For those who request a bulk amount of literature (i.e. another travel centre), we should send them the Destination publication. For one -off requests from potential visitors to the area, the Co- ordinator will create a package for distribution. When someone asks — we need to track how they heard about OLC. c. Membership: • ED will go after membership. Membership committee needs to create a sales package. We need continued press releases to get the message out within the community. What about letting the community know about the kiosk coordinator hired and to be opened. Also a press release on the new Board. Action: Carol to _J create two press releases, Kathryn to review and then to Bruce for final approval. Once approved it should be sent to members as well as media. No invoicing of old members yet until sale package has been created. d. Fundraising: • Tara has had some discussion with a couple potential members. Looking for a meeting to occur after July I". A set of budget objectives have been reviewed and wll be a part of this meeting discussion. REVISION OF TIMELINES /ACTION PLAN The Board reviewed the content of the proposal presented to councils. Action has begun on hiring the ED — expected to be in place by Sept. Is`. The Kiosks will be running by July I". The two items that need attention is the marketing campaigns as noted previously and work on the newsletters. OTHER BUSINESS • Anniversary of Champlain exploration of our area — targeting the French tourist, there is grant money to have a portion of our website translated — about $1,000. Money to be spent by year -end. A great partnership with Wasaga Beach. Website needs to be reviewed before this happens to ensure it's up to date. • Bruce reviewed the OTMP Watercooler document and its content with the Board. 8. ADJOURNMENT • On motion by Kathryn Stephenson, seconded by Roger Selman and carried, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:40 p.m. Lake5imcoe Regional1Ai: Pori MINUTES OF A MEETING Of THE LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION HELD ON THURSDAY MAY 17, 2007 AT THE LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING In Attendance: Commissioners: T. Allison J. Crawford W. Gardy L. Leach J. Lehman P. Mulrooney M. Prowse F. Smith P. Spears Guests: Peter Waters, Weatherwise Aviation CALL TO ORDER N d tN 2 5 7t!7 ORO-MEO � P e Staff: W. McArthur, City of Barrie M. Drumm, APM The meeting came to order at 7:00 p.m, and was chaired by L. Leach. 1.0 DECLARATION(S) OF PECUNIARY INTEREST(S) OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST(S) PWI 3.0 L. Leach opened the floor for declarations of pecuniary interest(s) or potential conflict(s) of interest(s). None were declared. Peter Waters of Weatherwise Aviation was welcomed to the meeting to participate in discussions related to the Township of Oro - Medonte site -plan control and building permit process. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 19 2007 COMMISSION MEETING MOTION: Moved by P. Spears, seconded by P. Mulrooney 2007 -AC -21 `THAT, the minutes of the April 19, 2007 Commission meeting be approved, as presented." Carried. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES No new business was discussed. 4.0 PROPERTIES AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT I) W. McArthur reviewed that subsequent to Commission Motion 2007 -AC -17 whereby staff was authorized to proceed with the tender process for the construction of the fire water supply and distribution system, subsequent to final authorization and acceptance of the design by the Township of Oro - Medonte staff, that a peer review of the TSH engineered solution was conducted by the Township of Oro - Medonte. It was reviewed that following the Township initiated peer review, a staff meeting to review and discuss any concerns was immediately held with only minor changes to the solution required. Notwithstanding this, W. McArthur noted that the tender process was on hold pending the Township of Oro - Medonte's formal and final acceptance of the final design solution. General _ discussion. t> L,41) ( ii) It was reviewed that subsequent to Commission Motion 2007- AC -18, that airport Commission's request for an infrastructure loan from the City of Barrie for the costs associated with construction of the fire water storage and distribution system was received by City of Barrie Council and referred to City of Barrie staff for a report and recommendation(s) for presentation to General Committee. General discussion. iii) Pursuant to the April 17, 2007 Commission meeting and through correspondence from the City of Orillia dated April 13, 2007, it was confirmed that the City of Orillia have requested the Commission to appear as a deputation before Council to clarify the Commission's 2007 Capital Budget and longer -term capital commitments. It was reviewed that this request dovetails on the mandated requirement for the long debated fire water supply and distribution system. L. Leach submitted that a deputation of the Commission would certainly be formed per the City of Orillia's request; however the request for the funding of a fire suppression system should be of no surprise to any of the member municipalities — Council or staff, as it has been an item of contentious debate throughout the past several years. It was also reiterated that the requirement for fire suppression exists outside of the business case and is a mandate of the Ontario Building Code as interpreted and enforced by the Township of Oro - Medonte staff — not the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission. General discussion. Staff was given direction to schedule a deputation accordingly. IV) Pete Waters of Weatherwise Aviation was given the opportunity to express concerns of the delays associated with the resolution of the long standing fire suppression issue, and in general the overall building permit process through the Township of Oro - Medonte. It was reviewed subsequent to the initial Weatherwise Aviation building permit application of November 2006, that the Township of Oro - Medonte staff would still not issue a complete building permit for the Hydro One Helicopter hangar on Lot 2. Pete Waters noted that ongoing external peer review process and continuous requests for supplementary information are the main causes for the delays. It was further noted that as Weatherwise Aviation was on their fourth revision submission to Township staff and that the construction materials being proposed for the Hydro One Helicopter hangar are identical to the construction materials used in the large 32,000 square foot commercial hangar as constructed in fiscal 2003, that the associated delays are unreasonable. Pete Waters also noted that the building process in its present structure is extremely cumbersome with unreasonable requests and delays and suggested that such actions will only deter developments at the airport. Pete Waters suggested that the end user of the hangar, Hydro One Helicopter Services, is now being directly affected by the delays and suggested that tenants of the airport could be in jeopardy unless the process is streamlined. Pete Waters concluded by suggesting that should the Township of Oro - M,edonte not have the internal resources to facilitate and efficiently process building permit applications, that perhaps the City of Barrie Building Department could be used as the peer review agency, as opposed to a third party private consulting firm ultimately saving both time and money. General discussion. P. Mulrooney suggested that the Commission request a meeting with the applicable Township of Oro - Medonte representatives to discuss the building permit process. J. Lehman concurred suggesting that a review of the process is warranted in consideration of the apparent delays and concerns of airport tenants and end users. MOTION: Moved by J. Lehman, seconded by P. Spears. 2007 -AC -22 "THAT, the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission request a meeting between members of the Executive of LSRA Commission (and any other Commission members available /interested) and the Township of Oro - Medonte Executive branch and staff (inclusive of the CAD, Chief Building Inspector, the Fire Chief, Director of Planning) at the earliest opportunity to establish a protocol for any future development of the airport; and convey the Commission's concerns of the current process and the associated delays." Carried. V) W. McArthur presented the construction update as of May 10, 2007. 5.0 FINANCIAL i) The March 31, 2007 and YTD financial reports were presented. MOTION: Moved by F. Smith, seconded by J. Crawford 2007 -AC -23 "THAT, the March 31, 2007 & YTD Financial Reports be approved, as presented." Carried. ii) Through City of Orillia correspondence dated April 13, 2007; it was requested of the Commission to pay the per diems (honorarium payments) entitled to the City of Orillia Councillors sitting on the Commission, directly to the City of Orillia. It was reviewed that the airport's 2007 operating budget includes $16,000 for honorariums paid to Commission members and that all payments are issued based on the respective representatives attendance. While all members of the Commission are eligible to receive honorariums, to date, the City of Orillia Councillor representatives have been prohibited, by a City by -law. It was reviewed that presently, the Township of Oro - Medonte Council and Citizen representatives directly receive any Commission related honorariums, while the City of Barrie Citizen representative is eligible, each of the Council appointed representatives honorarium payments are paid directly to the City of Barrie. M. Drumm did note that future airport budgets would be adjusted accordingly, to reflect this request. MOTION: Moved by T. Allison, seconded by J. Lehman 2007 -AC -24 "THAT, the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission pay the per diems entitled to the City of Orillia Councillors appointed to the Commission, directly to the City of Orillia, based on meeting attendance." Carried. iii) In the same correspondence, City of Orillia staff submitted that Council plans to review the City's participation in the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport joint venture agreement. It was further reviewed that after Council discussion regarding the City of Orillia's continued involvement with the airport and if the decision is to continue to be a partner, that Orillia requests a review of the Joint Venture Agreement with the intent of updating the funding formula. The accompanying City of Orillia staff prepared report suggests that as the City of Orillia's rate of growth has been much less than that of each the City of Barrie and the Township of Oro- Medonte, that the City of Orillia funding share could change from the current 16.32% to 16.05% - a net change of less than 113 of a percentage point. General discussion. 6.0 NEW BUSINESS /CORRESPONDENCE All additional correspondence as presented was reviewed. 7.0 MEETING(S) The next Commission meeting is to be held on Thursday June 21, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. a.0 ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by F. Smith, seconded by P. Spears. 2007 -AC -25 "THAT, the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission meeting adjourn at 8:50 P.M.- Carried. Secretary, LSRA Commission Distribution: Commission Members Finance Department, City of Barrie I. Brown, City Manager, City of Orillia Clerk's Office, City of Barrie Mayor & Council, C/o City Clerk, City of Orillia L. L(ach President, LSRA Commission Clerk's Office, Township of Oro - Medonte B. Stanton, M.P. P. Brown, M.P. J. Tascona, M.P.P. G. Dunlop, M.P.P. 0 , 10 Brul6 Terrace -f l Toronto, Ontario N yo'a M6S 1M3 %-E£)� June 26, 2007 The Council of The Corporation of the Township CIU of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre JUIV , 2007 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario OHO -A4E ?. 0 �c4 4SD PT LOT V Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -13-17 We are opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro- Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of their purchase of The Church Woods that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting: the door will open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. -2— 6- June 26, 2007 • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be the decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte to be considered at that level. Yours truly, Catherine Nixon 221 and 227 Bay Street, Shanty Bay Richard Nixon Mailing Address: 10 Bru16 Terrace, Toronto, Ontario M6S 1M3 , June 27h, 2007 The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre _ — JE 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 JUt 2 '} n_t�lE� �itiE Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning 0R OwN-0S 1t1' Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -13-17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of their purchase of The Church Woods that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustments; it should have been referred by staff to the Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte to be considered at that level. Yours tr4y, Stanley and Bren Glazer 231 Bay Street R.R. # 3, Comp. 503 Shanty Bay, Ontario LOL 2L0 Date:' The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: • the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and co sidered at that level. Yours truly, xx Ii � �- (Signature) (Print n e) (Address) ( Co et-) ,3 3 i Date: -Jul t The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 c, C I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: • the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The'Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, v 1 i - (Signature) E L iC. 14 gip` C i-l�... (Print name) (Address) } � � I L GI IJ- Date: June 27, 2007 The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South I Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 iUL 0 a t„ Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning ORO -MED NTE Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B-17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, t Suzanne Robillard and Peter Lamprey 3 Annwood Copse, RR #3 Shanty Bay, LOL 2LO r Date: ii G' 1 The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte f — - -- Township Administration Centre j CEIVE 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario JUL J i 'tP,7 LOL 2X0 der 04VIEL7ONTU Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours t ly, (Signature) (Print name) (Address) f #, L �e ) Date: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, (Signature) (Print name) t -c (Address)2 F,itf: Date: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -13-17 r ? 0 jUl u 4 j ;[F! I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: • the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, `h �liO (Signature) ��6�I�(- (Print name) 40 6 � a � 0 � - T� (Address) a. �� SA -�' C' :V Date: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 61 jU ri OV I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: • the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro- Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, (Signature) (Print name) (Address) I .Je e �6el lss �\A < �)CL Ay -Q Date: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: �)e. r' Vi vut. U Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. (Print name) 1Q�Q� 1 � Date: June 27, 2007 The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte - Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario Lro U LO L 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: • the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, Miriam Oben 5 Annwood Copse, RR #3 Shanty Bay, LOL 2LO Date: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: J 'yolod�- Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 0 IUi W -110 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: Ole severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the struction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • e approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • thii application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided y the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, /gnrare (Print name) :occe, (Address) rck �4- 1 Date: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 JUL 0 5 2007 ORO- MEDONTE I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that Irvel. Yours truly, (Signature) b-114� t1l 2t '� 1'o�- r0 name) (Address) 42 3 JF. tic Mf VF Date: JUL 0 6 1167 The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte 0F30_I E Township Administration Centre 1 T OWNSH ;P 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro- Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly `7- -,-1 �rs� (Signature)` '? (Print name) (Address) Dater The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: Yours truly, (Signature), the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible, the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. pr (Print name) -T^ tAn.. c- (b. M -P�1 L C (Address) P C a f4 c P---T0 A.l 1, A M C 5 t`I A" �5 AV r=/kJ '6 L 2 kt) Date: �) A � The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte t Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -11-17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: Yours truly, (Signature)` the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended, the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff' to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro- Medonte and considered at that level. Date: Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, t , (Signature} �i� hVIC a (Print name) (Address) l'�fi V tom, Date: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -11-17 JUL 1 0 7007 op. 0 -MEL ON S C - ntnlfilgHIP I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: • the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, (Signature) Z77'-t'w (Print name) S�kE ' 1�17 T's I,/ — (Address) 02 (0 1 J t. �� 1✓ 4 L? - - -;LL-6 Date: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning _.V.__ JUi i 1 2007 Dear Sirs: ' i CJiSHEr� Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: • the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Conunittee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, (Signature) ,.- (Print name) (Address) �)j, Date. The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: R. Ridge "..ei West, Ron McCowan JUL Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007-13-17 1 1 7,117 ORO -MEDO SITE __ TOWNSHIP I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. s the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, (Sig ure (P t name} _ /Ad Tess) Date: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McGowan _ T �' Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: • the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, (Signature) -Do /z 4 a woo Ds, (Print name) (Address) 0 2 sbm A, Date: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro -Medon Township Administration Centre _ r< 148 Line 7 South `," Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 t Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning ;f ti Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: • the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that •level. Yours truly, ue ( t ��� (Signat 'Ism 1�"1 (Address) �CIZ �2 Date: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro- Medonte _ —• 7 Township Administration Centre I i 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario �UL LOL 2X0 0 Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: • the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, ( ignature) (Print n e) (Address) f)13-y ST ;LiZ3 Loc af_C9 Date: :n �.�� � The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South _ — Box 100, Oro, Ontario v � ED LOL 2X0 ' v Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning �� "' ` ` IM, Dear Sirs: -- Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -13-17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: • the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, Z)Av% it W. CRC)o (Signature) (Print name) VC) -S (Address) 0v�s5 RIDC -E R0 �V . 1.oI Q'--� -r u f �) Date: R Q The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte r . Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South } Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 /yam Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: • the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, (er:t �JJe s (Signature) (Print name) (Address) Ns Date: Juv t/ /o/ 2o0 7 The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte Township Administration Centre 148 Line 7 South Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 uu? Care of Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Dear Sirs: Re: 2243 Ridge Road West, Ron McCowan Committee of Adjustment Application No. 2007 -B -17 I am opposed to the application for severance noted above for the following reasons: • the severance and road construction are in conflict with the wishes of the residents of Shanty Bay and the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte, who have shown by their unprecedented support of the purchase of The Church Woods by The Couchiching Conservancy that they wish to preserve the environment in its natural state where possible. • the construction of a road to the severed and retained lots will result in the destruction of hundreds of trees which are contiguous to The Church Woods. The permanent loss of these trees will result in loss of wildlife habitat and will threaten the wildlife corridor extending from Barrie to Orillia. • the residents of Shanty Bay do not want Bay Street extended. • the approval of this severance application and the extension of Bay Street will be precedent setting; the door will be open to further applications for severance on both sides of the extended Bay Street. • this application has such serious consequences that it should not be decided by the Committee of Adjustment; it should have been referred by staff to the Planning Advisory Committee of the Township of Oro - Medonte and considered at that level. Yours truly, Yv (Signature) (Print name) G rt cko' w t ) �S (Address) � 3 Raj S4') Michael P Coley. 326, Blueberry Marsh Road, RR 1, Midland, Ontario. L4R 4K3. July 2°d 2007. We are Michael and Janet Coley (Roll No.4346- 020 -007 -00102 -0000) Of Oro - Medonte Township. Our property was purchased in 1989 and our house built in 1997. Legal description:- CON 3 PT 16. RP51R7164 Parts 3 & 4. During the first years our property located at the dead end of Blueberry Marsh Road was quiet and idyllic. However during the last 4 years there has been a sharp escalation in " Off Road Vehicles" racing down our road and fence line. At times the noise and smell from these vehicles is a real intrusion into our otherwise peaceful existence! In questioning some of these people as to where they come from we find that they come from as far away as Waverley, WyeBridge and Midland. And that they are using this "Trail" to gain access to the Simcoe County Forest located at the comer of Hwy No 93 and Simone Road No 19. Their numbers have increased significantly this past year and their activity is spoiling our enjoyment of our property! Please be advised that the North/South portion of Blueberry Marsh Road is concession No.2 of the Township of Oro - Medonte. There is a portion of Concession No.2 which runs along our fence line and is owned by the Township. It is a very steep hill which is probably why it has never been developed by the Township as a continuation of Blueberry Marsh Road. There is a definate possibility of a serious injury involving one or more of these young riders on dirt bikes racing up and down this hill! They are for the most part riding on "Un- Licenced" vehicles with careless abandon. This undeveloped section is largely bush and that is part of the attraction to these careless users who display no regard for the disturbance they cause. May we put forward a suggestion for council's consideration in helping us to resolve this Untenable situation. Item 1, Positioning of barriers at each end of this "Un- assumed Township property" along our fence line. Item 2, Signs to be installed at each end stating that this land is closed to recreation vehicles by the Township of Oro- Medonte. We feel that the barriers are necessary because the terrain cannot be properly policed or monitored. The cost of these signs and barriers we would gladly undertake we ask only for the Township's installation of same! Is it possible for the appropriate Township representative to meet with us to review and discuss our concerns on sight? Further to the above we would welcome the opportunity to meet with council to present our case and support our claim with relevant data and photograph's. Respectfully submitted, yours sincerely, Michael and Janet Coley. r Letter to council - Road Allowance Line 2 North Page 1 of 2 : Irwin, Doug From: Wonta, Will Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 12:12 PM To: Irwin, Doug; Coutanche, Mel Cc: Wonta, Will Subject: Letter to council - Road Allowance Line 2 North Date: July 6, 2007 Attent it In our last correspondence to council, we requested that the un- opened road allowance known as Line 2 North be closed to hunters. We are still waiting for an official reply. It is our hope that we might also receive a response detailing the thought process that the council undertook to come to its decision. The councils closed door clandestine discussions seem to yield only vague replies. For example, take the reply we received to our last request. "The road is being used by local farmers ". Which farmers are you referring to? Which members of the council spoke with these phantom "farmers "? If the councils concern in selling the road to us is the multitude of farmers who allegedly use the road, we would be happy to provide these farmers with deeded access road. They could use the road any time that they need to access their fields. How many council members took the time to visit the site and walk the entire length of the road before voting against our request? If the council is concerned about limiting the local farmer's access, we would be happy to discuss the matter with the farmers and the council and together I am confident we can come to a reasonable compromise. Why is the council opposed to finding a compromise to this issue? Which brings us to the council's unofficial response to our recent request. Hunting on the road allowance. Can the council please draft and sign a document stating that it supports the recreational killing of animals and the discharge of firearms within 66 feet of playing children. Once again, for those members who have walked the 66 foot wide road allowance, they clearly would be able to see the potential danger of firing weapons across the road way. How could any reasonable person vote in favour of continuing to allow hunters to use the road allowance? The OPP recently visited the site after a hunter set up his gear along the road. They strongly recommended we steer clear of the area. One of the officers stated, "I wouldn't let me kids anywhere near this place." Will the council please explain its wisdom in this matter. With hunters prowling around the road allowance, should my children and I still use our farm? What exactly does the council recommend? I recently contacted the County of Simcoe regarding this matter. Graeme Davis replied, "Unopened road allowances are generally the property and responsibility of the local municipalities. I would suggest that they may be utilized to access available lands however it would not be appropriate to hunt within these areas specifically." Regards, Graeme Davis, R.P.F. Forester County of Simcoe 1110 Highway 26 West Midhurst, ON L0L 1XC 7/6/2007 Letter to council - Road Allowance Line 2 North office: 705- 726 -9300 x 1177 cell: 705 - 733 -4611 Page 2 of 2 1- For your information, this year I spoke with one of the hunters and explained that my three year old child is playing in the immediate area and that hunting in the proximity of children is irresponsible. His reply? "I don't care. I am allowed to hunt here." As far as I understand, the council does not care either. You will not sell me the land. You will not rent me the land. You will not lease me the land. You will not prohibit hunting on the land. What would you have us do? Will and Nicola Wonta 716/2007 May 31, 2007 Mr. Will and Nicola Wonta P.O. Box 3089 Elmvale, ON LOL 1 PO Re: Request to Purchase Part of Unopened Road Allowance, Part of Line 2 North between Blueberry Marsh Road and Hummingbird Hill Road Dear Mr. and Ms. Wonta: Your correspondence, with respect to the above -noted matter, was formally received by the Council of the Township of Oro- Medonte at the Committee of the Whole meeting of May 16, 2007 with the following motion: "It is recommended that 1. The correspondence dated May 6, 2007 from Will and Nicola Wonta, re: Request to Purchase Part of Unopened Road Allowance, Part of Line 2 North between Blueberry Marsh Road and Hummingbird Hill Road be received. 2. That the unopened road allowance located between Blueberry Marsh Road and the northerly boundary of the lands owned by James and Nicola Wonta (W Pt. Lot 18, Concession 3, Roll No. 434602000700400) be retained. 3. That the applicant be advised that the unopened road allowance is being utilized by local farmers and therefore the Township is not in a position to enter into a lease agreement. 4. And Further That the applicant be advised of Council's decision." If you require further information, please contact the undersigned. Yours truly, t r Doug Irwin Clerk /jt cc: Members of Council Corporation of the Township of Essa 5786 Simcoe Cty. Rd. #21 Utopia, Essa Township, Ontario LOM 1 TO 21 June 2007 Harry Hughes, Mayor Township of Oro- Medome 148 Line 7 South PO BOX 100 ORO, Ontario LOL 2X0 Where Town and Country Meet Telephone: (705) 424 -9770 Fax: (705) 424 -2367 Web Site: www.essatownship.on.ca M jUN 2 7 2007 Dear Mayor Hughes: i ORO- MEDONTEE TOWNSHIP Re: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, Promotion and Capital Development At its meeting of 20 June 2007, The Council of The Township of Essa passed the following resolution: Be it resolved that the resolution from the Township of Oro - Medonte regarding the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport be received; and that The Township of Essa does support the resolution and agree that Simcoe County municipalities promote the value and merits of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport in their Economic Development information. If you could provide this office with information regarding the airport I would be pleased to put it on display and erasure the Economic Development office includes this information in its promotional pieces. Yours truly, Carol O. Trainor, A.M.C.T. Clerk / Deputy Treasurer CT/kp cc: Essa Economic Development Committee June 27, 2007 Mr. H. S. Hughes, Mayor Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Ling 7 S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Dear Mr. Hughes: • f t � A WJ ilk KAI 1 t JUl 0 4 1007 opot-_mLt}OtdTn � 575 Dominion Avenue Midland, ON L419 1 R2 Phone: 705- 526 -4275 Fax:705 -526 -9971 info @town.midland.on.ca Re: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, Promotion and Capital Development ,l At a recent meeting, Midland Council reviewed a letter dated June 6, 2007, from the Township of Oro Medonte, petitioning the County of Simcoe to consider potential funding for promotion and capital development of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, and requesting the support of Simcoe County municipalities in promoting the value and merits of the Airport in their Economic Development information. Please be advised that Midland Council received the correspondence as information. Yours truly, THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND Heather Babcock Clerk kd \�AT( o,, ass . ON Member Municipalities Watershed Counties '� Conservation ONTARIO June 25, 2007 Mayor Harry Hughes and Council The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Dear Mayor Hughes and Council: Re: 2006 -2007 NVCA Program Service Summary Please find below an overview of the NVCA Services provided to Oro - Medonte Township during 2006 and 2007 as requested. Land and Water Stewardship Services • Waterways in Oro Medonte (Coldwater River, Bass Lake, North River, Sturgeon River and Hogg Creek) have been thoroughly researched in 2006 -07 for fish populations /fish sampling. As well, forest cover, wetlands and soil permeability have also been researched. This information was used to develop fish management objectives for watercourses in Oro — Medonte. The Fisheries Habitat Management Plan will be completed March 31, 2007. Fred Dobbs, Manager of Stewardship Services along with Sara Campbell, Aquatic Biologist presented, a Ratepayers open house in Oro - Medonte on June 2nd with regards to starting a "Friends of the Lake" group and stewardship options. • Byron Wesson, Director of Lands and Water Stewardship Services attended a Bass Lake Rate Payers meeting providing information about the Community River Restoration program. Land Management — Property Acquisition (Part Lot 11 Concession 2 - 15 acres) Site inspection /inventory undertaken May 12, 2007. Staff are planning to work with the local community to initiate a "Neighbourhood Watch" for the land. The property will see standard management and maintenance as per the NVCA Land Management program. Conserving our ?fie ?ltfary Waters NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Centre for Conservation John Hix Conservation Administration Centre Tiffin Conservation Area 8195 8th Line Utopia, On LOM ITO Telephone: 705.424.1479 Fax: 705.424.2115 Web: vrww.nvca.on.ca - Email. admin V'nvca,on.ca Ttnsnship of Caro- Medonte v`-, 2006 -2007 Summary of Program Services Page 2 of 3 • Healthy Waters — During 2006/2007, our Healthy Waters Program received 5 information requests from the Township of Oro- Medonte. • Shannon Stephens, NVCA Healthy Waters Program Coordinator, also assisted in organizing 11 Healthy Waters workshops that were /will be held throughout the year and are open to all watershed residents. Most of these workshops are held at the Tiffin Conservation Centre, but there are still a couple that are left unclaimed location -wise if your municipality is willing to provide a venue in -kind please contact Shannon at 705 -424- 1479 ext 239. These workshops focus on "Protecting Your Drinking Water" and include workshops providing information on wells, healthy water awareness, septic systems, organic lawn care and much more. Planning Program Services • Permits issued under Conservation Authorities Act— 33` • Violations under Conservation Authorities Act— 1 " • Legal and Real Estate Inquiries — 5 • Minor Variances — 11 • Consents — 1 • Zoning By -law Amendments — 2 • Subdivisions — 2 ? Permits issued were 10% of the total permits issued by NVCA in 2006. " Bass Lake hearing under the Conservation Authorities Act. Planning Services also provided natural hazard land mapping, including wetland, unstable soils and flood plain mapping for the Township. Digital copies of the hazard lands mapping have been provided in 2007. In addition, the Authority retained consultants to determine the regulatory flood elevations for Orr and Bass Lakes. Engineering and Technical Services • Engineering review /support for Planning Permit Applications • NVCA's total monitoring effort for 2008 will take place at the 10 stations located in Severn Sound. Our 2009 total monitoring effort will take place at the 7 stations located in Willow Creek. Each of these sub - watersheds is monitored on a 5 year rotational basis. The Severn Sound stations are subject to change depending on Severn Sound Environmental Association sharing data with the NVCA. I ownship of Oro - Medonte 2006 -2007 Summary of Program Services Pace 3 of 3 • Planning (Natural Heritage review) - Duivenvoorden Severance and McNiven Transposition • Watershed Report Cards - assessment completed for municipalities • Monitoring - Review of Buffalo Springs and Area Monitoring Studies and preparation of monitoring proposal. • Ground Water monitoring — Source Water Protection Actively working within the Source Protection Region to provide Source Water Protection and Ground Water Management information. Watershed characterization report soon to be finalized. • Lands - Biological Inventories on newly- acquired NVCA lands • Ongoing - refinement of Generic Regulation wetland boundaries Flood Forecasting and Warning Program — 2006/2007 Flood Forecasting and Warning Program — 2006/2007 issued a total of 18 flood messages and a total of 12 media interviews. The NVCA also has 11 weather stations located across our watershed, one of which is located at the Oro - Medonte Fire Hall. These weather stations provide us with the temperature and precipitation conditions used in our Flood Forecasting Program. Source Water Protection implementation in cooperation with Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Severn Sound Environmental Association. This information has been provided to capture the extent of Conservation Authority work completed for your municipality. Sincerely, ) Wayne R. Wilson CAO /Secretary Treasurer CombioW N®RONIA TRAILS AND GREENWAYS TG June 25, 2007 Mayor Harry Hughes and Members of Council Paul Grovelle, Treasurer Township of Oro Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro, ON LOL 2X0 Trail guidebook project for Simcoe County municipalities Huronia Trails and Greenways [HTG] is a registered, not- for -profit charitable corporation, dedicated to the promotion, development and sustainability of trails in Simcoe County. Our objectives include the promotion and provision of healthy and affordable recreation alternatives, the education of the public/trail- users in regard to ecologically responsible trail usage, and the protection of trail corridors as part of the natural environment. Together, these motives form a mosaic of improved health, with superior economic and ecologic advantages for all Simcoe residents. Within this mandate, HTG is working to promote trails in Simcoe County, and specifically in Oro Medonte as well. One of our current projects includes the reprinting of our Loop Trail Guidebook, along with the creation of a similar guidebook for Linear (A to B) Trails. A copy of our current Loop Trail Guidebook is included with this letter for your perusal. The Guidebook provides information to current and potential trail users. This colourful and informative resource raises awareness about trails throughout Simcoe County, across multiple municipalities. The maps within the Guidebook lay out directions, points of interest and historical information, for those ready to explore. The Guidebook facilitates persons of all ages and abilities to access trails for health, appreciation and enjoyment. Furthermore, the trail(s) in Oro Medonte promoted by the Guidebook attract visitors and tourists, who in turn provide economic benefits for your community. The latest edition of the Loop Trail Guidebook has been distributed through your local library and other sources. The Guidebook has proved so popular that we have exhausted 20,000 copies in less than 1 year, and a reprint is necessary. At the same time, we anticipate our Linear Trail Guidebook, which will be published this fall, to enjoy similar popularity. As such, HTG is in need of your help in offsetting production costs. As your municipality has a trail(s) in our Loop Trail Guidebook and /or in the new Linear Guidebook, the residents of Oro Medonte stand to gain directly from our ongoing promotion. HTG is hopeful of a mass printing in September of this year, with concurrent production of both Guidebooks. To reach this target, your assistance is vital. In this light, HTG is asking for a donation of $500 to aid in printing costs, while cartography and graphic design costs are covered under a Trillium Foundation grant. Your contribution will be acknowledged through a press release and media sources. We await your reply to this request. If you have any questions, you may direct inquiries to myself at the numbers below. Sincerely, Frieda Baldwin President Huronia Trails and Greemvays, clo Frieda Baldwin, 15 Cloverhill Crescent, Cookstown, ON LOL ILO Tel: 705 -458 -4037 e -mail info*imcoecountytrails.net 1 HURONIA TRAILS AND GREENWAYS LINEAR AND LOOP TRAIL GUIDEBOOK PRODUCTION Currently has a Sirm Municipality map400k, schedule( Adiala-Tosorontio Earl Rowe Prov. Park Bradford West Gwillimbury 'Scanlon Creek CA, Welsh Tract Clearview Brentwood Forest Collingwood Gollingw000 Loop Trail 00111a !Grant's Woods, Scout Valley Matched8shBay Museum Forest Tiny Marsh Beach Blueberry Plains Loop Trail municipalities in Simcoe County Waterfront Trail Co||ingvvood Waterfront Trail Thornton-Cookstown Trans Canada Trail Thornton-Cookstown Trans Canada Trail Midland Rotary Waterfront Trail (}h||iu Trails for Life Lake Country Oro ModonteReiltrai| PoneionAuiohene Waterfront Trail Rmn,anaRoi|trai| Uh|hoffTrui| North SinnnoeRoiltrui| Tay Shore Trail Tiny Trail GonoramkoTrui| U\ (� �� -- - -- Original Message ----- From: Jim Purnell To: harry hughes @oro - medonte.ca Cc: mel.coutanche @oro - medonte.ca ; raloh hough @oro - medonte.ca ; sandy apnew @oro - medonte.ca Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 7:46 AM .r Subject: Sugar Bush park To Mayor and council: 1. 1 appreciate the Sweetwater Park plans that include a multi - purpose pad with boards as well as a multi -use space that can also be used for an ice rink. With a warming climate and unpredictable winters, I would suggest that these rinks have pipes to ensure they can maintain the ice and extend the skating seasons. I would also suggest a twin pad (or 2) so that folks can safely play shinny alongside those skating. I like the idea of boards and would recommend that boards also separate twin pads. Might I also suggest that township staff (vs. volunteers) maintain the ice pads. This would ensure their ongoing maintenance and use. 2. 1 was disappointed in your response to my previous letter about logging in Simcoe County forests. My main concern is that the logging operations do not, and should, consider other users when cutting trees. The folks who logged the Tustin Tract (off Line 5, north of H.V. Road) destroyed several biking/ walking trails (including sections of the Ganaraska Trail) used and maintained by volunteers. They cut trees along the trails and left branches across the trails, making them unusable and dangerous. Please ensure that such logging operations consider other users in the future. I have major concerns about apparent planned logging operations in the bush at the end of Line 6 in Sugar Bush. Such a beautiful hardwood forest should be preserved for future generations, not logged for a few thousand dollars. Again, you failed to let me know how much the county makes in its logging operations. If logging should proceed, the numerous trails within the bush should be preserved and/ or at least cleared of brush. I believe there should be more public consultation about logging in Simcoe County forests. Planned logging should be posted/ advertised and public comment allowed, similar to planned developments. That way, the logging companies would be aware of other users and take their needs into concern. 3. 1 have major concerns about permitting ATVs, moto -cross motorcycles and snowmobiles (but that seems a lost cause) in Simcoe County forests. They are dangerous to other users. Such two -cycle machines are also disruptive to the terrain and tranquil environment for animals and humans. They also release toxic fumes that contribute to global warming and should be discouraged. If banned, regular patrols should occur to enforce such a ban. Better patrols along township and county roads (such as Sugar Bush where ATVs regularly use the roads) should enforce the bylaw that bans ATV use on them. This bylaw should not be changed or amended to permit ATVs on roads - they are a safety hazard for other motorists and pedestrians as well as a noisy, polluting menace to residents. 4. For safety reasons, (and to end the waste and noise pollution created by hunters) hunting should also be banned in Simcoe County forests, especially those close to residential areas such as Sugar Bush. 5. The township and county should not permit hunting on Sundays. Others need at least one day of respite from the dangers and noise created by hunters. 6. 1 disagree with my tax dollars going towards Horseshoe Resort in the form of a $5,000 -grant for fireworks. Surely the owners of such a successful company can afford to buy fireworks for their guests! Besides, the township should be taking a lead on envirnmental issues by helping to transform thinking about ending such activities as fireworks that create noise (unwanted by many of Horseshoe's neighbours such as myself) and air pollution for frivolous enjoyment. 7. Speaking of taking an envirnmental lead - how about moving ahead with bylaws that ban pesticide use and idling (especially for township staff). 8. Please pass concerns #2 -5 along to the person in charge of the county's logging operations and pass along their contact information again to me. Please get back to me on all these issues. Thanks, Jim Purnell 835-9311 From: barbshome r I Sent: Thu 7/5/2007 8:39 PM To: Daynard, Harold Subject: Ripping of brush along township roads Attention: Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Council Members and Roads Department I am writing with regards to the ripping of brush alone the road side. They way the township is doing it, it certainly makes our road sides ugly. I watched the grader go up our concession road the other day, ripping out the brush with whatever unit is attached to the grader. It leaves a terrible looking job, damages mature trees, leaves an ugly, twisted mess that looks like some tornado went through. If the Township wants to cut the brush, why don't they cut the brush down with something like a blade unit that trims hedges and attach a chipper to feed the brush through and blow the chips back into our ditches to decay. This would be a nicer looking job and still would be putting the wood pieces back into our environment. As it stands right now, as you can see from the pictures, the brush is laying there, some of it on the roads, with twisted ugly looking stumps to admire, certainly does not beautify the township. Barbara Adamson Concession 9 4114 Line 9 North, R.R. 4 Coldwater, Ontario I nk 1 Gn g, a _ CA Jc { w p - o w jk gar.' s �� r f jL IL f jam. r , x y .a .. - ;. . ko- r d �n i F4 r Alm , �y J � $ Al x L lk i..CM6 } $.g:.. a a _ CA Jc { w p - o w jk gar.' s �� r f jL IL f jam. r , x y .a .. - ;. . ko- r d �n i `J i� JUL ! , ,, 1 0"'30-&IE- -,-, 7-n,A,a,_ ?'V t- 12 Toronto Road, RR #1, Oro Station, ON, LOL 2E0 July 3, 2007 Mrs J. Zieleniewski, Chief Administrative Officer, Township of Oro- Medonte,148 Line South, Box 100, Oro, ON. LOL 2X0, Dear Mrs. Zieleniewski, At the annual general meeting of the Barrillia Park Ratepayers' Association held Saturday, June 23d, the following items regarding Barrillia Park were discussed. 1. The tennis court surface is in need of being resurfaced again. 2. There is a need for a sign warning motorists of children crossing Lakeshore Road to the Association's beach property. 3. Could there be consideration of placing a basketball pad in Barrillia Park for use by the many young people in the area. Thank you for considering our concerns and requests. Sincerely yours, Ron Cuthbert, President, Barrillia Ratepayers' Association 487 -3075. 4, OMHA May 17, 2007 Present Sheila Kirkland, recording secretary; Allan Howard, Chair; Geoffrey Booth, Vice - chair; Bruce Wiggins, treasurer; Jadeen Henderson and Margaret Prewer Minutes of April 10 errors: under business arising # 5 should read Carol Benedetti and # 2 should be June 2. Motion to accept amended minutes by Margaret Prewer and seconded by Bruce Wiggins. Passed. Business arising 1. Church repairs not yet done. Allan will follow -up with Council about approval. 2. Allan updated us with Council's response to our motion to contract Shelswell Const. to move stones and they will only cover $2000 of the required $3250 quote. Chappell farms feel their equipment is not up to the task of moving the stones. The farmer, Mr. Partridge was not willing to move /assist with moving stones. Allan will seek a new quote from Shelswell's to move stones from the Partridge farm. Edna Caldwell has been notified that we cannot afford to move stones from her home. Trillium grant process — Sheila to re -email the minutes of the subcommittee to the members again. Jadeen has a hard copy. • Met with Greig Stewart to discuss Trillium grant process • Next steps discussed (attach minutes from meeting) • Should have some money already donated • We will work with Lion's club to do proposal 4. Designating historic places • Carey deGorter of Springwater Twp. (deputy Clerk) will be approached for heritage by -laws for designating historic places that they already have in place. Springwater Twp. is much further ahead of us in designation process and offer a 40% tax rebate to the homeowner to use to help offset preservation costs. • Sheila gave a report on the Guthrie church committee and how we are proceeding to make public aware. Fred will check with other church at Crown Hill. Susan Woods doing articles. Sheila emailed all the area W.I.'s 5 Choirs project update • Allan will have Bruce pick up his generator for the event • Margaret will book St. John's Ambulance on June 3 6. Heritage days • Sheila will not be able to do a fashion show • Jadeen will check for historical costumes for display only. • Planning is ongoing and not finalized New Business Geoff attended annual general meeting of the Simcoe County Historical Association and addressed them regarding support for our Trillium grant. They have passed that they will send us a letter of support and Orillia will send one after they meet. 2. Federation of Agriculture annual meeting is being held at Bob Richards place and they want us to set up a display. Date to be confirmed. 3. Margaret gave a brief Black history story to a family who came in to the Township and sold them a book. Correspondence 1.Ground penetrating radar course was circulated it is for advanced practitioners. 2.Heritage in your community June 9 Margaret and Allan will attend and Margaret will submit registration for approval to Shawn Binns. 3.Jennifer Zieleniewski is resigning as of June 30. We wish her every success in her future endeavours. Next meeting Thursday June 21 at the Northway Restaurant. July 12, 2007 His Worship Mayor Harry Hughes and all Members of Council Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 South, Box 100 Oro, ON LOL 2X0 REECCEEIVED Dear Mayor Hughes and Members of Council °„ 'N I Carley Hall 396 Warminster Sideroad Subject: Carley Community Hall – Kitchen Renovation and Fundraising Financials On behalf of the Carley Community Hall Board, I wish to thank you for your generous support of Carley Hall which has enabled us to complete fifty percent of the planned kitchen renovations. I also wish to thank the Council for allocating Carley Hall an additional $4,000 to complete the renovations, provided Carley raises 50 % of this amount. The Board believes a completed kitchen will result in additional hall rentals, which in turn can be applied toward Carley Hall's operating costs. In order to expedite the urgently required kitchen renovations, this letter serves to respectfully ask Council to consider providing the full amount of $4,000 in advance of us completing our fundraising efforts, with the understanding that Carley Hall will fundraise our required 50 %— $2,000—by the end of 2007. So far, with the Township's help, we have been able to install a stainless triple compartment sink, a hand sink with stainless counter top, stainless shelving, and a steel storage cabinet, and to perform upgrades to the kitchen and bathroom plumbing. To finish the kitchen so that it meets code, we need to replace flooring, update the electrical system, install an exhaust fan, and purchase and install new kitchen cabinets. We are an eager and enthusiastic Board with a host of fresh and new fundraising and community service ideas. The following table provides a list of our annual fundraising events as well as the revenue generated from these events the last time each was held. Fundraising Event Revenue Yard Sale (2007) $300 Thanksgiving Tea and Lunch Room (2006) $517 Children's Halloween Party (2006) $225 Christmas Arts and Crafts Show (2006) $1,008 Miscellaneous Donations $20 Total Revenue $2,070 .J2 _., 2 Based on our past fundraising performance, we are confident we will raise the required $2,000 by the end of the year. Thus, we respectfully ask you and the Council to provide, in the short term, the $4,000 needed to complete the renovations so that we can move forward to new and exciting events at Carley Hall, and to share our understanding that Carley Hall is both capable and committed to raising the required funds over the second half of this year to cover our 50 %. As Board members, we are strongly committed and dedicated to ensuring Carley Hall remains a vibrant entity in our tiny rural community. We truly believe that we are all working together towards the best outcome for Carley Hall. On behalf of the Board Kelly Meyer Chair, Carley Community Hall c/o 4201 Line 8 N, RR4 Coldwater, ON LOK1E0 C: Shawn Binns, Manager, Parks and Recreation July 12, 2007 9 Mayor Hughes and Township Council 148 Line 7 South Oro, ON LOL 2X0 Dear Mayor Hughes and Township Council, I am the owner of a small farm at Lot 16 Concession 1 in the Township of Oro - Medonte. At the corner of my property there is a small piece of land owned by the Township, known as Part 2 Plan 51R-1522 as well as an unused road allowance. I would like to suggest to Council that I be allowed to purchase these lands from the township. This piece of land is relatively small and undesirable, and is currently unused. As the only adjacent land owner I would like to be considered as a potential purchaser who can see more potential value to the property than any other. The land in question has little potential for future use, and is currently overgrown with weeds and garbage, as no one looks after it. Selling it would not only bring revenue and additional tax dollars to the township, but would also improve the overall appearance of the area, making other property owners in the area happy, without causing additional responsibility to the Township. Please consider my request to purchase the land known as Part 2 Plan 51 R -1522 as well as the unused road allowance combined together to make a new single property. I would be happy to work together however necessary to make application and get approval for the sale and be responsible for any costs to do so. I can be reached at the address below or by phone at 705 - 721 -0567. Sincerely, Gerry Churchill 2204 Ski Trails Road RR #1 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4Y8 Draft Media Release Re: OMEGA July 18, 2007 For Immediate Release Oro - Medonte Council is initiating the Oro - Medonte Environmental Group Advisors (OMEGA). The main purpose of this committee is to educate, advise and assist council in identifying issues and opportunities to protect and enhance the environment in Oro - Medonte. The full draft Terms of Reference are posted on the Township website. An advertised public meeting to receive comments from residents was held on June 27. Written comments will continue to be received until July 27 and should be forwarded to the Clerk. The draft Terms of Reference for OMEGA calls for a minimum of eight public members. Oro - Medonte residents and other eligible voters are encouraged to apply to sit on the committee. Applications will be received until July 27 and should also be forwarded to the Clerk. The process of establishing the OMEGA committee began in January and involved a special committee of council meeting with two established municipal environmental advisory committees, preparation of a first draft Terms of Reference, input from staff, discussion at a special meeting of Council, revisions to produce the present draft Terms of Reference, posting of this draft on the website and a public meeting to get public comments. There are many experienced conservationists /environmentalists in Oro - Medonte as well as residents with other skills who may wish to comment and deserve to be heard. Anyone wishing to ask questions or get more information on the draft Terms of Reference or the committee can contact any member of Council. -30- a N* Region of Waterloo fmc The Coryoration or g,a cyy of Cambridge r w4=10 414-I'lato AI ITTI Me] MIR91 FAC To FACE To FAC Building community, pin values, Conserving landscapes The 2007 Environmental Advisory Committee Symposium will be held in Waterloo Region, the birthplace, in 1973, of municipal EACs in Canada. This year's event will be jointly hosted by: R Region of Waterloo Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee * Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee Kitchener Environmental Advisory Committee Waterloo Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee . Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement Committee Dates and Locations: Friday, September 28: 8 — 10 P.M. Saturday, September 29: 9 a.m. —4 p.m. Sunday, September 30: 9 a.m. — noon Reception and informal networking Classico's Bar Cafe (one block from the Walper) 30 Ontario St. S., Kitchener (519 -741 -8902) EAC Symposium Waterloo County Hall of Fame Doon Heritage Crossroads 10 Huron Rd. (corner of Homer Watson Boulevard) Kitchener Tours Locations to be determined Page 1 of 5 - ,'i {.; io trig. !) fACI Purpose of the EAC Symposium: The annual EAC Symposium provides an opportunity for representatives of Ontario's growing family of Environmental Advisory Committees to: • participate in "big picture" thinking and discuss issues that need to be worked out in our respective municipalities - be inspired by what other EACs and /or local individuals or groups are doing to conserve and enhance our environment pick up suggestions, insights, and tools that will enhance the effectiveness of EACs 4 share success stories and seek advice on common problems and challenges network with other E.A.C. members, municipal councillors, and support staff Theme of the 2007 Symposium: Building sustainable communities and conserving our environment are not solitary pursuits. Rather, they are best accomplished by networks of individuals, agencies, businesses, and organizations working in collaboration. As we address environmental issues as a community, we become more innovative and more aware of one another and of our environment. This is essential to building more sustainable and livable communities. As members of the Region's EEAC returned from the excellent 2006 EAC Symposium in Kingston thinking about the Symposium they would themselves host in 2007, the phrase face -to -face, kept coming to mind as an expression which seems to capture this idea in concrete fashion. This led to the selection of the theme of the 2007 Symposium: Face -to- Face -to -Face, the ongoing, ever - expanding networks of people working for the environment. Symposium Program Friday, September 28 Classico's Bar Cafe, 30 Ontario St. S., Kitchener 6:30 - 9 p.m. Reception Saturday, September 29 Waterloo County Hall of Fame Doon Heritage Crossroads, 10 Huron Rd. (corner of Homer Watson Boulevard), Kitchener 8 - 8:30 a.m. Registration and coffee 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Deanna Zenger EEAC Chair Introductory Remarks Regional Chair Ken Selling Welcome 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Stewart Chisholm, Evergreen Foundation 9:30 - 9:50 a.m. Break and coffee 9:50 - 11:20 a.m. Panel: Local Partnerships for Environmental Gain 9:50 - 9:55 a.m. Introductions 10:15 - 10:35 a.m. Bill Wilson, rare Charitable Research Reserve, "What's rare in the Urban Landscape ?" 10:35 - 10:55 a.m. Rob Johnson, Wellington County Green Legacy project 10:55 - 11:20 a.m. Discussion 11:20 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Derek Coleman, Chair CEAC: Historical Perspectives on Environmental Advisory Committees Annual EAC Round -up Page 2 of 5 1 Symposium Program continued 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch: Outside on picnic tables, weather permitting, otherwise upper floor of Waterloo County Hall of Fame. 1:30 - 3:15 p.m. Panel: Landscape Integrity, Connectivity, and Linkages 1:30 - 1:35 p.m. Paul Raymond, Waterloo Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee: Introductions 1:35 - 1:50 p.m. Dr Paul Eagles, University of Waterloo: General Remarks on Landscape Connectivity 1:55 - 2:15 p.m. Wendy McWilliam, University of Waterloo Ph.D. Student: Buffers to Protect Environmental Features and Functions 2:20 - 2:40 p.m. Chris Gosselin, Region of Waterloo: Waterloo Region's Environmentally Sensitive Landscapes 2:45 - 3:05 p.m. Geoff Gartshore, Ecoplans Limited: Road Ecology 3:05 - 3:20 p.m. Moderated Panel Discussion 3:20 - 3:35 p.m. Afternoon Break and Refreshments 3:35 - 3:45 p.m. Wrap -up 3:45 - 4 p.m. Closing remarks: Deanna Zenger: Thanks to presenters, Potential for Formal Structure or website for EACs; announcement of 2008 Symposium host. Anticipated Outcomes of Symposium: Members of EACs will benefit from the Symposium in a number of ways. They will: - gain a better understanding of how to develop partnerships within our communities to protect and enhance the local environment be inspired by stories of local individuals and groups achieving environmental gains explore the challenges and opportunities of protecting natural areas and the linkages and corridors that connect them in our local landscapes as directed by the Provincial Policy Statement . learn more about the Region of Waterloo's recent designation of Environmentally Sensitive Landscapes - be introduced to the emerging discipline of road ecology and its implications for preserving and enhancing local biodiversity • share the achievements, challenges, and opportunities of other Environmental Advisory Committees across the Province explore the possibility of developing a more formal organisation and /or clearinghouse for Ontario's EACs , and potentially establishing a working group to bring this about • enjoy opportunities to network informally with members of other Ontario EACs announce the venue for the 2008 EAC Symposium * go on a bus tour of some of Waterloo Region's finest natural areas, if numbers warrant • enjoy the hospitality of Waterloo Region at a beautiful time of year Page 3 of 5 Conference Facilities: The Friday evening reception will be held at Classico's Bar Cafe, in downtown Kitchener (one block from the Walper Terrace and two blocks from the Delta) where most out -of -town delegates will be staying. Come and enjoy the warm Portuguese ambiance and great food while informally meeting representatives of other EACs as well as some of our presenters. The Symposium will be held at Doon Heritage Crossroads, "Canada's oldest living history village," now celebrating its 50th year of operation. We will meet in the Waterloo County Hall of Fame. The meeting room is wheelchair accessible. Weather permitting, we can eat the noon meal outside on picnic tables and explore some of the historic buildings on site. There is abundant free on -site parking at Doon for all registrants. Post - Symposium Tour For those who wish to stay over another night, a potential bus tour will be organized from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday morning, if numbers warrant, to take participants out to see the Environmentally Sensitive Landscapes as well as other fine examples of Waterloo Region's natural heritage. The bus will pick up participants at the two hotels. Hotel Accommodations: Out -of -town delegates will have a choice of two hotels in Downtown Kitchener, the historic Walper Terrace (1893), or the modern Delta. We have negotiated discounted room rates for the two hotels as follows: Delta Kitchener- Waterloo Reservations: 519 - 569 -45851 1 -800- 483 -7812 „r„ e -mail: r s - atlors Single Double Triple Quad $105 $105 $125 $125 Walper Terrace Hotel Reservations: 519 - 745 -4321, ext 186 / 1- 800 - 265 -8749 Website: tk v waaioer.corr Standard Single Double Triple Quad Traditional Rooms $89 $89 $99 $109 Junior Suites $99 $99 $109 $119 Bachelor Suites $99 $99 $109 $119 Suites N/A N/A N/A N/A Executive Floor Traditional Rooms $99 1 $99 $109 $119 Junior Suites N/A N/A NIA N/A Bachelor Suites $104 $104 $114 $124 Suites $114 $114 $124 $134 To book a room, please contact either of the hotels directly by August 15, 2007, and specify that you are registered with the Ontario Environmental Advisory Committee Symposium. If you are looking for another attendee to share a hotel room with, please e -mail Andrea Banks (see below), who will put you in touch with potential roommates. Page 4 of 5 Registration for the Symposium The registration form is attached. Please fill it out, and mail, fax, or e -mail it with a cheque or money order made out to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for $40 per person. Or, take advantage of our group rate, and register three delegates for $100. Please send all completed registration forms to: Andrea Banks, Program Assistant — Community Planning, Planning, Housing and Community Services, Regional Municipality of Waterloo 150 Frederick Street, 8th Floor Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4,13 Phone: 519 - 575 -4533 Fax: 519- 575 -4449 ban area =i, e•g oF: naTer r,o on ca For further information, contact: Christopher Gosselin, Manager of Environmental Planning, Phone: (519) 575-4501 c risCcr redormarer oo.c r.ca r` Page 5 of 5 2007 Environmental Advisory Committee Symposium Registration Form I Last name Circle one: Mr. 0 Mrs. II irst name Dr. Prof. Q Councillor 0 Ms 0 Address: E -mail address: Telephone: EAC Affiliation Food Allergies: Registration Fee: $40 /person or three delegates for $100 Registration fee includes Symposium, lunch, and refreshments at breaks There is a $10 per person fee for the Friday evening reception. Please Note: Conference registration does not include hotel accommodations. Please make your own arrangements as indicated above. Method of Payment Payment may be made by cheque or money order payable to the "Region of Waterloo' which must accompany the registration form. Payment may also be made by Mastercard or Visa Please fill out the following, sign and fax or mail in, or call Andrea Banks with your credit card information at 519 - 575 -5433. Name as it appears on card: Card Number (no blank spaces) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Expiry date: Signature: 61 d Please return completed form (including cheque or money order) to: Andrea Banks, Program Assistant — Community Planning, Planning, Housing and Community Services, Regional Municipality of Waterloo 150 Frederick Street, 8t' Floor Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4J3 Phone: 519-575-4533 Fax: 519- 575 -4449 ba nd rea (a)reg ion.waterloo. on. ca f TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE -.- Dept. Report No. To: Prepared By: TR 2007 -16 Committee of the Whole Bonnie McPhee 682,350.51 Subject: Department: Council 753.64 Treasury AC00441 Statement of Accounts 4,613,518.73 Date: C. of W. June 27, 2007 Motion # June July 10, 2007 R.M. File #: Date: Roll #: Following is the statement of accounts for the month of June. Batch No. Date Amount Cheaue Reaisters: AC00438 June 06, 2007 $ 165,501.50 AC00439 June 13, 2007 682,350.51 AC00440 June 18, 2007 753.64 AC00441 June 20, 2007 4,613,518.73 AC00442 June 27, 2007 518,113.26 Payroll: PR00227 June 09, 2007 103,835.93 PR00229 June 23, 2007 97,925.89 Credit Card Registers: AE00060 June 18, 2007 2.192.70 $ 5,980,237.64 1 Total $ 6,184,192.16 THAT Report No. TR2007 -16 is received. The accounts for the month of June, 2007 totaling $ 6,184,192.16 are received. Respectfully submitted, Bonnie McPhee Accounting Clerk C.A.O. Comments: N� C.A.O. Date: 4 10 Zoo Dept. Head rM �3 TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE ... Dept. Report No. To: Prepared By: ADM 2007 -017 Committee of the Whole Doug Irwin, Clerk Subject: Department: Council Set Fines — Permit Parking on Administration Highways and Other Designated Date: July 18, 2007 C. of W. Areas within the Township of Oro - Medonte R.M. File #: Motion # Date: Roll #: Township of Oro - Medonte By -law No. 2007 -074 (Attachment #1), being a by -law to provide for permit parking on highways and other designated areas within the Township of Oro - Medonte was enacted on June 27, 2007. Section 4 of By -law No. 2007 -074 provides that every person who contravenes any provision of this by -law is guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine. It is recommended that set fines under the Provincial Offences Act for offences with respect to By -law No. 2007 -074, Permit parking on highways and other designated areas, be established at $60.00 per offence. RECOMM 1. THAT Report No. ADM 2007 -017 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the set fines for offences committed under the Township of Oro- Medonte By -law No. 2007 -074 be set at $60.00 per offence. 3. AND THAT the Clerk forward the necessary documentation to the Attorney General's office for approval. Respectfully submitted, ;J. Douglaystfr#in Clerk THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE BY -LAW NO. 2007 -074 %t A By -law to Provide for Permit Parking on Highways and Other Designated Areas within the Township of Oro - Medonte WHEREAS Section 11(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provides that a lower -tier municipality may pass by -laws respecting highways, including parking and traffic on highways and respecting parking, except on highways; AND WHEREAS Section 27 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, states a municipality may pass by -laws in respect of a highway only if it has jurisdiction over the highway; AND WHEREAS Sections 63 and 101 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provide for the removal and impounding or restraining and immobilizing of any vehicle placed, stopped, standing or parked in contravention of the by -law; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte deems it expedient to provide for permit parking on highways and other designated areas within the Township of Oro - Medonte; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte hereby enacts as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS 1.1 The meaning ascribed to any term defined in sub - section 1 of Section 1 of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.D. 1990, Chapter H.8, as amended, are the meanings of that term as used in this by -law, unless that term is otherwise defined in this by -law. 1.2 "Authorized Sign" means a sign or other device placed or erected on a highway or elsewhere pursuant to the provisions of this by -law. 1.3 "Council" means the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte. 1.4 "Driveway" means improved land on a highway which provides vehicular access from the roadway to a laneway or a parking area on adiacent lands. 1.5 "Municipality" means The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte. 1.6 "Non- resident" means an individual who does not either reside or rents/owns property within the boundaries of the Township. 1.7 "Permit" means a permit to park a motor vehicle in the locations identified in Schedule "A" of this by -law. 1.8 "Resident" means an individual who resides or rentslowns property within the boundaries of the Township. 1.9 "Township" means the Township of Oro - Medonte. 1.10 "Vehicle" includes a motor vehicle, trailer, commercial motor vehicle, an automobile, motorcycle, motor assisted bicycle, a motorized snow vehicle, and any other vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular power. 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GENERAL REGULATIONS 2.1 The Public Works Superintendent for the Township, or designate, shall have authority to place or erect and to maintain such authorized signs as are require to give effect to the provisions of this by -law. 2.2 No person shall place, maintain or display on any highway, or other designated area, any sign, marking or device which purports to be, or is an imitation of, or resembles an authorized sign or which conceals from view or interferes with the effectiveness of an authorized sign. 2.3 This by -law applies to highways forming part of the road system under the jurisdiction of the municipality, and other designated areas as defined in Schedules "A" and "B ". 2.4 If compliance therewith be impractical, the provisions of this by -law shall not apply to: 2.4.1. ambulances, police, fire department, or public utility emergency vehicles; or, 2.4.2. vehicles actually engaged in works undertaken for, or on behalf of the municipality. 3. PERMIT PARKING 3.1 Permits for the parking of motor vehicles are hereby authorized and assigned as the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte may hereafter designate for the locations specified in Schedules "A" and 'B" of this by -law. 3.2 Permits shall be issued to residents, at no charge, through the Township Administration Office. Such permits will allow the holder to park in the locations specified in Schedules "A" and 'B" of this by -law, provided that all other provisions of this by -law are complied with. 3.3 Permits may be purchased, on a daily basis, by non - residents, for a fee as specified in the Township Fees and Charges by -law. Permits purchased by non - residents will allow the holder to park in the locations specified in Schedule "B" of this by -law, provided that all other provisions of this by -law are complied with. 3.4 While a motor vehicle is parked pursuant to a permit issued under this by- law, the permit shall be placed on or affixed to the motor vehicle, to be openly displayed and clearly visible. 3.5 Vehicles shall not park in the designated areas during periods of road maintenance or snow removal. 3.6 When authorized signs have been erected, no person shall park or stop a vehicle or permit a vehicle to remain parked in any location identified in Schedules "A" and "B' of this by -law unless a parking permit has been issued and is appropriately display in accordance with the provisions of this by -law. [�i01194 01 *3 4.1 Every person who contravenes any Provision of this by -law is guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine in the amount to be determined pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, and every such fine is recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act. 4.2 The owner of a vehicle may be charged with and convicted of an offence under this by -law for which the driver or the vehicle is subject to be charged and on conviction the owner is liable to the penalty prescribed or provided for the offence, unless, at the time of the offence, the vehicle was in possession of some person other than the owner without the owner's consent. 4.3 If any court of competent jurisdiction finds that any of the provisions of this by -law are ultra vires the jurisdiction of Council, or are invalid for a reason, such provision shall be deemed to be severable and shall not invalidate any of the other provisions of the by -law which shall remain in full force and effect. This By -law shall be enforced by the By -law Enforcement Department and /or its Agents. 5. IMPOUND VEHICLE 5.1 Notwithstanding any other penalty imposed by this by -law, the Township may have the vehicle towed away and impounded at the owner's expense pursuant to Section 170 of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter HA as amended. 52 All towing and impounding charges incurred shall become a lien against the vehicle and enforced in accordance with the Repair and Storage Liens Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter R.25, as amended. 6. ENACTMENT: 6.1 That Schedules "A" and "B" attached hereto shall form part of this By -law; 6.2 This by -law shall take effect on the final passing thereof. BY -LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 27TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007. BY -LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 27TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP Or ORO- MEDONTE J. Schedule "A" to By -law No. 2007 -074 for The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte PERMIT PARKING - HIGHWAYS The provisions of this by -law shall be in force and effect for the locations identified on Saturdays, Sundays, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday and Labour Day, or any other day recognized in lieu of a statutory holiday, for the period commencing Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day weekend inclusive, in each year. LOCATION FROM TO Kirkpatrick Street (both sides) Tudhope Blvd. (both sides) Tudhope Blvd. (both sides) Rail Trail Drive (both sides) Springhome Road (both sides) Memorial Crescent (both sides) Indian Road (both sides) Lakeshore Road E Lakeshore Road E Kirkpatrick Street Tudhope Blvd. Rail Trail Drive Lakeshore Road E Memorial Crescent Tudhope Blvd. Kirkpatrick Street Rail Trail Drive Springhome Road Kirkpatrick Street Lakeshore Road E Memorial Crescent r Schedule "B" to By -law No. 2007 -074 for The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte PERMIT PARKING - OTHER DESIGNATED AREAS The provisions of this by -law shall be in force and effect for the locations identified on Saturdays, Sundays, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday and Labour Day, or any other day recognized in lieu of a statutory holiday, for the period commencing Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day weekend inclusive, in each year. LOCATION AREA Bayview Memorial Park Designated areas on the property PORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE D ° O BY -LAW NO. 2007 -065 Being A By -Law To Authorize The Execution Of An Agreement Between The Township Of Oro - Medonte And Art Dubeau Of Two Ducks For The Operations Of The Concession Booth At The Oro - Medonte Community Arena WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001,S.O. 2001, c.25, Section 224, as amended, states that it is the role of Council to ensure that administrative practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of Council; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte deems it desirable to enter into an agreement, effective September 8, 2007, for a 3 year period, with Art Dubeau of Two Ducks for the operation of the concession booth at the Oro - Medonte Community Arena 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. 2. THAT this by -law shall take effect on the final passing thereof. BY -LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 18T DAY OF JULY, 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 9RAFr THIS AGREEMENT made the 3`d day of July 2007. BETWEEN: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO•MEDONTE (hereinafter called the 'Township") OF THE FIRST PART -and- -Art Dubeau of Two Ducks----- - (hereinafter called the "Licensee" OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Township is the owner of the Oro - Medonte Community Arena, in the Township of Oro - Medonte, in the County of Simcoe. AND WHEREAS the parties hereto have agreed that the Licensee will operate the Concession Booth (hereinafter called the "Concession') in the Oro - Medonte Community Arena. NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the promise expressed herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: TERMS AND APPLICABLE LAWS The Licensee shall operate the Concession from September 8, 2007 to April 13, 2008, September 13, 2008 to April 12, 2009 and from September 12, 2009 to April 11, 2010. The term of this agreement maybe amended by the Manager of Recreation and Community Services. The Licensee shall comply with all applicable Federal, Provincial and Municipal laws and regulations in the operation of the Concession. PAYMENTS 1. The Licensee shall pay the Township the amount of Seven Thousand Two Hundred and FiftyDollars ($7250) in the following manner by means of post -dated cheques: 2007 -2008 2008 -2009 a) $450.00 on or before the 30t° day of September, 2007 b) $450.00 on or before the 30'" day of November, 2007 C) $450.00 on or before the 30" day of December, 2007 d) $450.00 on or before the 30'" day of February, 2008 e) $450.00 on or before the 301" day of March, 2008 f) $450.00 on or before the 301" day of September, 2008 g) $450.00 on or before the 30'" day of November, 2008 h) $450.00 on or before the 30" day of December, 2008 i) $450.00 on or before the 301" day of February, 2009 D $450.00 on or before the 301" day of March, 2009 I -- _ i 2009 -2010 k) $550.00 on or before the 301" day of September, 2009 I) $550.00 on or before the 301h day of November, 2009 M) $550.00 on or before the 30' day of December, 2009 n) $550.00 on or before the 30'" day of February, 2010 o) $550.00 on or before the 301" day of March, 2010 HOURS OF OPERATION 2. The Licensee shall keep the Concession Booth open for business for the minimum time periods set out below: a) During the months of September to April inclusive, during this Agreement, between the following days and times: DAY FROM TO Saturday 6:00 am 12:00 midnight Sunday 6:00 am 12:00 midnight Statutory Holiday 6:00 am 12:00 midnight Monday 6:00 am 12:00 midnight Tuesday 6:00 am 12:00 midnight Wednesday 6:00 am 12:00 midnight Thursday 6:00 am 12:00 midnight Friday 6:00 am 12:00 midnight b) After a period of 30 days from the date the operation commences, if the above times and dates in the opinion of the Licensee are not profitable, a request in writing to the Manager of Recreation and Community Services to delete certain times would be considered. A decision to delete or change times shall be at the discretion of the Manager of Recreation and Community Services. OPERATION OF THE CONCESSION BOOTH 3. The Licensee agrees to operate the Concession Booth in accordance with the following provisions; a) to provide an adequate number of competent employees to prevent undue delay in service to patrons; b) to have employees wear suitable attire when on duty; c) to maintain maximum standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the premises and employees; d) to comply with any directions of and to permit inspections by the Simcoe County District Health Unit and any other Health regulatory agencies; e) to provide courteous, honest and timely service to patrons of the Concession Booth; a) to provide goods and services of good quality and at fair market value; g) to terminate the employment of any employee for good cause, always in compliance with the Employment Standards Act and applicable laws, upon written request by the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte; h) not to sell or allow the sale of any glass bottled refreshments i) not to sell or allow to the sale of any alcoholic beverages; not to sell any prohibited or restricted goods or any goods which would reasonably constitute a danger or hazard to patrons of the Arena; k) to sell "Pepsi" products in accordance with an existing agreement. GENERAL COVENANTS OF THE LICENSEE 4. The Licensee, having inspected the Concession Booth and satisfied themselves regarding any equipment located therein, agrees to; a) use and maintain such equipment and fixtures in good condition at their own expense including repairs where necessary, and upon the termination of this Agreement, the Licensee shall deliver such equipment and fixtures to the Township in good and substantial repair and condition, and shall replace in whole or in part of them which has been lost, damaged or destroyed; or b) to supply and maintain all necessary concession booth equipment C) well and sufficiently repair and maintain the portion of building occupied under this Agreement, when, where and as often as needed (reasonable wear and tear and damaged by fire, lightening or tempest only excepted); d) surrender and yield up to the Township, the said Township Concession Booth and equipment in good and substantial repair and condition, at the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement (reasonable wear and tear and damage by fire, lightening or tempest only excepted). ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS 5. The Licensee shall not make any alterations or repairs without written authorization of the Township and without having obtained all proper building permits therefore. DAMAGE DEPOSIT & The damage deposit of $350.00 shall remain with the Township for the duration of this Agreement as the deposit for the Agreement and will be refunded upon termination of the Agreement, subject to any deduction for repairs to the building or equipment necessitated by the actions of operations of the Licensee. The Licensee acknowledges that this Agreement is for the right to operate a Concession Booth and equipment only. 8. a) The Township may, in the case of damage by fire, lightening or tempest, which makes repair of such damage within thirty (30) days impossible (substantial damage) terminate this Agreement and the Township shall refund to the Licensee that portion of the sum paid by the Licensee to the Township which would be attributable to that portion of the year from the date of such termination to and including the 13'" day of April, 20081 the 12'" day of April, 2009/ the 11'h day of April 2010 and each party shall be released from further obligation hereunder. b) Notwithstanding paragraph 9, the Licensee shall be relieved from any obligations pursuant to paragraph 2 and 3 of this Agreement in case of substantial damage. 9. The Township shall be under no liability whatsoever to any person, firm or Corporation for any damages or injury, including death, to any person or persons caused by or resulting from the operation of the Concession Booth by the Licensee, his servants or agents, and Licensee shall, from time to time, and at all times hereafter, protect, indemnify and forever save and keep harmless the Township, and / or its officers, agents and servants, against any damage, penalty, fire claim, judgment, costs, expense or charge suffered, imposed, assessed or incurred for any violation or breach of any law occasioned by any act, neglect or omission of the Licensee or his servants or agents. 10. Prior to execution of this Agreement by the Township, the Licensee shall provide proof of liability insurance covering personal liability and property damage in a minimum amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00). The said insurance must be with an insurer satisfactory to the Township, and the policy shall show loss payable to the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte and Licensee jointly. 11. The Licensee agrees to obtain and pay for all necessary licenses and permits prior to commencing the operation of the Concession Booth. 12. The Agreement between the parties being a personal agreement, this Agreement shall not be assigned or subcontracted. In the event of the death or bankruptcy of the Licensee prior to the expiration of the term of this Agreement, this Agreement shall become null and void and all lands and premises shall be delivered up to the Township and any amount paid or payable by the Licensee shall be apportioned to the date of death or bankruptcy. 13. The Township shall be responsible for all utilities used in connection with the operation of the Concession Booth. 14. The Licensee may, until notified otherwise by the Township, sell first aid supplied from the Concession Booth. Whether such items may continue to be sold by the Licensee from the Concession Booth is at the sole discretion of the Township. 15. The Manager of Recreation and Community Services and any other authorized agent or servant of the Township shall have the right at any reasonable time to enter and inspect the lands and premises occupied under the Agreement. 16. The Licensee and its employees shall promptly delivery all articles found in the Oro - Medonte Township Community Arena to the Manager of Recreation and Community Services. 17 All notices and orders given to the Licensee may be served by mailing the same to the Licensee at the address hereinafter set out, or by delivering a copy to the Licensee personally or by leaving it at his place of business in the Oro - Medonte Community Arena, or by posting the same in a conspicuous place upon the outside of the building occupied by the Licensee under this Agreement. If such notice were served by mailing, the service is deemed effective two (2) days following said mailing. 18 Any breach or violation of the terms and conditions herein set forth by the Licensee shall entitle the Township to Terminate this Agreement forthwith without notice. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Licensee shall remove from the Concession Booth all of his supplies and equipment. 19. The township hereby undertakes and agrees not to grant any other organizations or individual the right to operate a concession selling similar lines of goods excepting: a) A function not related to "on ice" (arena floor) activities; b) A function in any other part of the Oro - Medonte Community Arena, in conjunction with an "on ice" activity will require the consent of the Licensee. Where consent is not forthcoming, the Township reserves the right to a final decision in which the Licensee and other parties involved will be duly notified; C) Vending machines may be installed by the Township. Such costs / profits on the machines will be assumed by the Township. 20. This Agreement shall terminate April 13th, 2008, April 12th, 2009 and April 11'h, 2010 unless amended by the Manager of Recreation and Community Services. The Licensee shall remove all goods and equipment owned by them from the Concession Booth by the 13'h day of April 2008, the 12th day of April 2009 and the 11th day of April 2010 and shall leave the said Booth in a condition as set out in paragraph 4(d) and 18 hereof. it is understood that if all such goods and equipment are not removed by such time, that the Licensee shall pay a storage charge, determined by the Township, of the goods and equipment not removed and shall be liable for all expenses incurred in the later removal of them. 21. If, at the absolute discretion of the Township, the Licensee is not operating the Concession Booth in the best interests of the public or complying with the Laws, Statutes, By -Laws, or Regulations applicable to them, or with the provisions of this Agreement, the Township may terminate this Agreement without notice as specified in paragraph 4(d) and 18 of the Agreement and the remaining applicable provisions of this Agreement shall apply. 22. The Licensee shall be responsible for the installation and removal of any phone services required at the Licensee's expense. WITNESS the Corporate Seal of the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte duly attested under the hands of the proper signing officers authorized in that behalf. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Mayor, Harry Hughes Clerk, Douglas J. Irwin WITNESS the hand and seal of the Licensee of the Second Part. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED, This /a -t-L day of, J" �. In the presence of,--7 Witness � THE CORPORATION OLAW NO.2007-079 10E ORO- MEDONTE ® R /� C Ne A By -law to Authorize the Execution of a Joint Use Agreement between The Simcoe County District School Board and The Township of Oro - Medonte 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 culture, parks, recreation and heritage; AND WHEREAS Section 20 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provides that a municipality may enter into an agreement with one or more municipalities or local bodies, to jointly provide, for their joint benefit, any matter which all of them have the power to provide within their own boundaries; 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 Joint Use Agreement with The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) to extend the educational and recreational use of existing facilities of the Simcoe County District School Board and the Township of Oro - Medonte; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte hereby enacts as follows: 1. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Joint Use Agreement attached hereto as Schedule "A" and forming part of this By -law. 2. That the Joint Use Agreement attached hereto as Schedule "A" and forming part of this By -law shall expire on June 20, 2009, unless terminated earlier pursuant to the provisions contained within. 3. This by -law shall take effect on the final passing thereof. BY -LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 18TH DAY OF JULY, 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 pflA f l f BETWEEN: KSIMNc -r SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (hereinafter the "SCDSB ") and THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE (hereinafter the "Township ") DATED THIS JS' DAY OF T""-c- 2007 These guidelines have been established to extend the educational and recreational use of existing facilities of the School Board and the Township of Oro - Medonte. DEFINITIONS In this Agreement, unless there is something in the context inconsistent therewith, the following terms and expressions have the meaning hereinafter set forth: "Policy" means SCDSB Policy 2340 Community Use of Facilities; "Procedure" means SCDSB APM A1220 formerly known as APM 169; and "Non-school hours" means the hours after 6 p.m. with respect to Elementary Schools, and the hours after 7 p.m. with respect to Secondary Schools. "Normal school hours" varies between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. "Non Prime Time" means the hours of 6:00 am -5:00 pm Monday- Friday excluding Holidays and the March Break "One Hour Ice Time Rental" is 50 minutes to allow time for maintenance of the ice "Ice Season" Means the time ice is in at the arena. Generally Second Week in September until the first week of April. The SCDSB encourages community use of its facilities during non - school hours; 2. Section 183 of the Education Act provides that District School Boards may enter into joint agreements with municipalities to provide for the maintenance and operation of facilities for cultural, recreational, athletic, educational, administrative and community purposes; 3. The Community Use of Schools Program (the "Program ") provides funding to District School Boards with the objective of promoting greater and more affordable access to school facilities for community not - for - profit groups, including similar municipal programs and services provided by municipalities that have a joint use agreement with the District School Board; 4. The SCDSB and the Township desire to co- operate and consult with each other in the design and community use of present and future school buildings, leisure centres, park lands and public open space in the Township, wherever practicable; and The SCDSB and the Township desire to consult and co- operate with each other, where appropriate, in the planning, development and promotion of programs of recreation and leisure education. GENERAL NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that, in consideration for the mutual promises and obligations herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration paid by each party to the other, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, it is agreed between the SCDSB and the Township as follows: 6. The SCDSB shall from time to time during non - school hours make available to the Township for use in connection with recreational programs of the Township certain indoor and outdoor facilities of the SCDSB as set out in Schedule 'W' of this Agreement ( "Board Facilities "), subject to execution of a rental contract by and between the parties. Such use shall be made available in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the Policy and the Procedure, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference, provided that such programming does not interfere with regular scheduling or maintenance of the SCDSB. 7. The SCDSB shall consider requests of the Township for use of equipment related to Board Facilities while such facilities are being used for programs of the Township. Equipment usage is subject to final approval by the Permit Office of the SCDSB. C4 f. J 8. The SCDSB will consider applications from the Township requesting access to SCDSB facilities between the hours of 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for after school programming. Use will be subject to Principal approval and the standard priority use schedule as set out in SCDSB Policy and Procedure. 9. The Township shall from time to time during normal school hours make available for use to the SCDSB certain indoor and outdoor facilities of the Township, as set out in Schedule "B" of this Agreement ( "Township Facilities ") subject to execution of a rental contract by and between the parties, and provided that such programming does not interfere with regular scheduling or maintenance of the Township. 10. The Township will provide a total of 8 hours of non -prime ice time to each of the schools listed in Schedule "A ", at no charge, to use for skating. The hours must be available during normal school hours specific to the individual school sites. The hours cannot be transferred between schools, and must be used within the given ice season. 11. The Township shall consider requests of the SCDSB for use of equipment related to Township Facilities while such facilities are being used for programs of the SCDSB 12. Each party shall use the facilities of the other solely for the purpose of conducting community use programs, including youth and adult recreational classes, or for such other purpose as stipulated on the rental contract. 13. Each party shall, at its expense, and at all times strictly comply with all requirements of all laws and regulations now or hereafter in force which pertain to or affect the rented facilities of the other or such party's use of the rented facilities or the conduct of any activities in the rented facilities, and shall ensure the like compliance of all persons using such facilities for whom in law it is responsible. 14. Each party also agrees to observe and comply with all policies, procedures, rules and regulations that the other party has in effect from time to time respecting the use or rental of facilities, equipment and related personnel services as set out in Schedules "A" or "B" hereto, as the case may be, and to ensure the like compliance of all persons using such facilities for whom in law it is responsible. 15. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is further agreed that either party may in its sole discretion amend its list of facilities as set out in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B" respectively by written notice to the other specifying the effective date of such amendment and the specifics of same by adding, replacing or removing any facility(ies) from such list, provided that at least three months' prior notice of the change is given to the other party. The amendment to Schedule "A" or Schedule "B ", as the case may be, shall only be deemed to take effect on the last to occur of the date specified in the "Notice" or immediately after the expiration of such three month period. 3 RENTAL CHARGES FOR THE USE OF FACILITIES 16. The Township agrees to pay to the SCDSB rental charges for the use of Board Facilities in accordance with the rates set out in Schedule "A" of the Policy that apply to municipalities with a Joint Use Agreement, as the same may be amended from time to time by the SCDSB. The SCDSB shall send notice to the Township of any amendment to the Policy, or Schedule "A" thereof, as soon thereafter as practical. 17. The SCDSB agrees to pay to the Township rental charges for the use of Township Facilities in accordance with the rates set out in Schedule "C" as may be amended from time to time by the Township. The Township shall send notice to the SCDSB of any amendment to Schedule "C" as soon thereafter as practical. 18. If for any reason during the Term Program funding from the Ministry to the SCDSB is discontinued, each party agrees to maintain (and waives its option to further amend) its then in effect rental charges, as set out in Schedule "A" of Board Policy 2340 or Schedule "C" of this agreement, as the case may be, for the remainder of the Term. SCHEDULING AND CANCELLATIONS 19. It is further agreed that matters relating to scheduling, payment terms, deposits, insurance and cancellations of facilities will, in the case of SCDSB facilities be governed by the Policy and the Procedure, as amended from time to time, and, in the case of Township Facilities, will be governed by the Township's policies and procedures in effect from time to time. 20. Scheduling of any SCDSB facility and the use of any school equipment will be subject to final approval of the Permit Office, Facility Services Department. 21. Scheduling of any Township facility or use of any equipment under the control of the Township will be subject to the final approval of the Township Parks and Recreation Department. MAINTENANCE - DAMAGE — EQUIPMENT 22. Notwithstanding any other terms or conditions in this Agreement, if the SCDSB facility that is the subject of a rental contract between the parties hereto, or any part thereof, or any equipment, machinery, systems, facilities or improvement contained therein or made thereto, require repair, replacement or alteration or become damaged or destroyed through the fault, default, negligence, misuse, misconduct or omission of the Township, or persons using the SCDSB facility with permission of the Township or in connection with a Township sponsored program, or any other persons for whom the Township is responsible in law, the cost of the resulting repairs, replacements or alterations shall be paid by the Township to the SCDSB on demand. 23. Notwithstanding any other terms or conditions in this Agreement, if the Township of Oro - Medonte facility that is the subject of a rental contract between the parties hereto, or any part thereof, or any equipment, machinery, systems, facilities or improvement contained therein or made thereto, require repair, replacement or alteration or become damaged or destroyed through the fault, default, negligence, misuse, misconduct or omission of the SCDSB, or persons using the Township of Oro - Medonte facility with permission of the SCDSB or in connection with a SCDSB sponsored program, or any other persons for whom the SCDSB is responsible in law, the cost of the resulting repairs, replacements or alterations shall be paid by the SCDSB to the Township of Oro - Medonte on demand. 24. Each party shall, at all times throughout the Term, and its own expense, maintain with insurers acceptable to the other party, Commercial General Liability Insurance for third party bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, to an inclusive limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence with such policy to provide for the other party as an additional insured and thirty (30) days written notice of cancellation. Each party shall provide the other with a valid Certificate of Insurance that references this Agreement and confirms the foregoing requirements prior to the issuance of any rental contract to such party. DEFAULT 25. If either party defaults in the payment of a rental charge, or any other cost or expense properly payable by it under this Agreement, or defaults in the performance of any other promise or condition hereof, the other party may give such party a notice of such default, and if the first party does not cure any such default within fourteen (14) days after the giving of such notice, then the other party may terminate this Agreement or at the option of the other party cancel any rental contract with respect to the facility in connection with which the default occurred on not less than five (5) days' notice to the first party. On the date specified in such notice the term of this Agreement or the said rental contract as the case may be shall terminate, but the defaulting party shall remain liable as herein provided. No failure to enforce any term shall be deemed a waiver by either party. NOTICES 26. Any notice which either party may give, or is required to give, shall be given by mailing the same, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal administrative offices, or at such other places as may be designated by the parties from time to time. FORCE MAEURE 27. Despite anything contained in this Agreement, if either the SCDSB or the Municipality is in good faith delayed or hindered in or prevented from the performance of any term of this Agreement by reason of strikes, labour trouble, inability to procure materials or services; power failure; governmental laws; regulations or controls; riot; fire; destruction of one or more of its facilities; civil commotion; insurrection; terrorism; invasion; war or warlike operation; act of God or other reason which is not the fault of the party delayed in performing the work or doing the acts required under the terms of this Agreement, then performance of this obligation is excused for the period of the delay. 28. It is further agreed by and between the parties that the SCDSB shall not be liable for any damage or injury to the Township, or any other person, or to any property, occurring on the School facilities or any part thereof, and the Township agrees to hold the SCDSB harmless from any claim for damages, no matter how caused. 29. It is further agreed by and between the parties that the Township shall not be liable for any damage or injury to the SCDSB, or any other person, or to any property, occurring on the Township facilities or any part thereof, and the SCDSB agrees to hold the Township harmless from any claim for damages, no matter how caused. TERM AND TERMINATION 30. This Agreement shall commence on Tone o and shall continue for a period of two (2) years (the 'Term ") unless terminated earlier pursuant to the provisions herein set out. This Agreement may be subject to amendment or renewal upon such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed in writing by and between the SCDSB and the Township. 31. Notwithstanding that the Term of this Agreement is for a period of two (2) years, the parties acknowledge and agree that on or before May 15 of each year of the Term, or any renewal thereof, the parties shall participate in an annual review of the terms of the Agreement and make such amendments hereto as are mutually agreed to be appropriate. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Debra . PI. . Chairperson p i K. Gordon ..: Director .. We have the authority to bind the Corporation THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Harry Hughes Mayor J. Douglas Irwin Clerk We have the authority to bind the Corporation SCHEDULE A E. ORO MEDONTE SCHOOLS E SCHEDULE B Municipal Indoor and Outdoor Facilities Available to the SCDSB Oro - Medonte Community Arena • Ice Surface (Second Week in September— First Week of April) • Arena Floor • Banquet Hall Old Town Hall Ian Beard Community Complex Room Ball Diamonds • Craighurst — no lights • Hawkestone — no lights • Lions 1 — lights • Lions 2 — lights • Shanty Bay — lights • Vasey 1 — lights • Vasey 2 — no lights • Warminster— no lights Soccer Pitches • Warminster Pavilions Memorial Park — Small Large Vasey Park Community Halls • Jarratt • Edgar • Eady • Carley • Warminster • Hawkestone • Craighurst Halls have varied amenities 10 July, 2006 v SCHEDULE C ICE TIME RENTAL RATES Ice Rentals: Available second week in September -First Week of April Effective Date: September, 2006 Prime Time (5:00 pm to close and all day Saturday and Sunday) $117.92 + $7.08 GST =$ 1 25.00 /hr Non -Prime Time (6:00 am to 4.59pm Monday through Friday) $69.81 + $4.19 GST =$ 74.00 /hr FREE SKATING 8 Hours of Non -Prime Ice Time to be used for skating per School in the Township of Oro - Medonte. Non -Ice Rentals (Arena Floor Space 1000oeoolemax) Effective Date: July, 2006 Regular Rate SCDSB Rate Adult $46.23 + $2.77 GST = $49.00 /hr $29.00 /hr Minor $35.85 + $2.15 GST = $38.00 /hr $23.00 /hr Floor (1,000 persons max) $514.15 + $30.85 GST = $545.00 /day $327 /day Banquet Hall (250 persons max) Effective Date: Dance Meetings Tournaments 11 July, 2006 $273.59 + $16.41 GST $ 23.59 + $1.41 GST $154.72 + $9.28 GST Old Town Hall accommodates 85 people Effective Date: $ 23.59 + $1.41 GST $100.94 + $6.06 GST Regular Rate = $290.00 /day _$ 25.00 /hr = $164.00 /day July, 2006 Regular Rate $ 25.00 /hr $107.00 /day Ian Beard Community Complex Room SCDSB Rate N/A $15.00 /hr $98.00 /day SCDSB Rate $15.00 /hr $64.00 /day I , j Accommodates 50 people arranged theatre style seating and 40 people sitting at tables. Two coffee makers available (65 cup and 12 cup) renter must supply own coffee, etc. Roll -down screen available for presentations. Regular Rate $12 per hour SCDSB Rate $7.00 /hr Ball Diamond Rentals Effective Date: Adult with Lights Adult without lights Minor with Lights Minor without lights Parks and Pavilions Effective Date: 12 July, 2006 July, 2006 Regular Rate SCDSB Rate $24.30 + $1.70 GST = $26.00 /hr See Below* $12.15 + $ .85 GST = $13.00 /hr See Below* $20.56 + $1.44 GST = $22.00 /hr See Below* $ 8.41 + $ .59 GST =$ 9.00 /hr See Below* July, 2006 Community Hall Rental Rates As at March 27, 2007 Regular Rate SCDSB Rate Large Pavilion $48.60 + $3.40 GST = $52.00 /day See Below* Hydro — accommodates up to 200 people Mtg Rm - includes basketball court on opposite side of road Kitchen Small Pavilion $36.45 + $2.55 GST = $39.00 /day See Below* Hydro — accommodates up to 125 people - includes basketball court on opposite side of road $5.00+ GST Vasey Pavilion $46.73 + $3.27 GST = $50.00 /day See Below* Includes use of ball diamond accommodates 120 people max *Free Use of Outdoor Amenities i.e. Baseball Diamonds, Soccer Pitches, and Pavilions during normal school hours 60/day Hawkestone Community Hall Rental Rates As at March 27, 2007 Carley $10.00 $40/day Cancellation fee I Mtg Rm Event Rental Kitchen NSF Charges within 15 days Carley $10.00 $40/day Crai hurst Eady $5.00+ GST 10 /hr +GST $25.00 +GST Edgar $35.00 60/day Hawkestone $21.20 132.5/da Jarratt $21.40 187.25/day $25.00 50% Warminster $25.00 60/day Community Hall rates are set by Community Hall Boards DRAFIE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE f BY -LAW NO. 2007-081 A BY -LAW TO AMEND BY -LAW NO. 2007- 041 (A BY -LAW TO ADOPT THE ESTIMATES OF ALL AMOUNTS REQUIRED DURING THE YEAR AND FOR LEVYING THE TAX RATES FOR THE YEAR 2007). WHEREAS By -law No. 2007 -041 was passed on April 25`h, 2007; AND WHEREAS the determination of the adjustments to taxes for capped classes pursuant to Section 329 of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, were delayed necessitating a different due date for properties with assessment in the capped classes; AND WHEREAS By -law No. 2007 -041 must be amended accordingly; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte enacts as follows: That Section 6 be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: That the final tax bill less the interim tax bill be due and payable in two equal installments on or before Tuesday, July 31st, 2007 and Friday, September 28th, 2007 for properties with no assessment in the Commercial, Industrial or Multi - Residential Classes. ii) That the final tax bill less the interim tax bill be due and payable in two equal installments on or before Friday, August 31, 2007 and Friday, September 281h, 2007 for properties with assessment in the Commercial, Industrial and Multi- Residential classes. 2. That this By -law come into force and take effect on and from the date of the final passing thereof for the current year 2007. Read a first and second time this 18'h day of July, 2007. By -law read a third and finally passed this day of 2007. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Mayor, H.S. Hughes Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin L N - C aidpal We V'— F.1120 -1 Tile Drainage Air. R.S.O. 1950. a. T,8, s.8 ' gig. ZM in Canada. Manioiyal War td In, R.R.O, 1990, Reg. 1082. Fmm I I E- AOj*�tJ- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONIE BY -LAW NUMBER 2007 - 084 A by -law imposing special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act. WHEREAS owners of land in the municipality have applied to the Council under the Tile Drainage Act for loans for the purpose of constructing subsurface drainage works on such land; AND WHEREAS the Council has, upon their application, lent the owners the total sum of $ .36,200,00, , , to be repaid with interest by means of rates hereinafter imposed; BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Council: 1. That annual rates as set out in the Schedule 'A' attached hereto are hereby imposed upon such land as described for a period of ten years, such rates to be levied and collected in the same manner as taxes. 2. That By -law 2007 - 075 is hereby repealed. Passed this ..18th .... day of ..... ?uly .................... 2007 . --------------------------- -- CorpmataSeal Mayor, H. S. Hughes / Head of Council ----- ----------------------------------------- - ��.4FJ- J. Douglas Irwin /Clerk ouumapai woad• — roan 112a2 • Beg. TM. k Canada. Munwwl War&lm The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte SCHEDULE'A'to By -law Number 2007 - 084 Name and address of owner Description of land drained Proposed date Sum to be loaned ofloan $ - --_ _ _ _ Piotrowski: Fdmund ______ __ ___ Ro11 A-43 46 010.008 33600----------------- August 01, 2007 $36,200.00 - - - - - -- - - - - -- Piotrowski Kaari ---- -___ _..__ Concession 6 E. Pt. Lot 23 ---- - - -___ 719-Ling-2-South -- --- --------- -- - --- ------------------------------------------------- ... BaX: ON_.._LOL 21,0 ...... -..__ ---------------- ----- ------ ------ ---- -- -- --- --- ------------------ -- -------- ----- ---- --- ------ --- Total principal of debenture and total sum shown on by -law TOTAL I *$ 36, 200.00 Annual rate to be imposed $4,918.42 11 a jr x f TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE REPORT Dept. Report No. To: Prepared By: ADM 2007 -018 Committee of the Whole Doug Irwin, Clerk Subject: Department: Council Draft By -law No. 2007 -083, Administration Being a By -law to Establish a Date: July 18, 2007 C. of W. Policy /Procedure with respect to the Sale and Other Motion # Disposition of Land and to Repeal By -law Nos. 2003 -125, R.M. File #: Date: 2004 -078 and 2004 -138 ff#: BACKGROUND: The Municipal Act, 2001, came into force on January 1, 2003. Section 268 of the Act required that every municipality with the authority to sell land shall pass a by -law establishing procedures, including the giving of notice to the public, governing the sale of land. The Township enacted By -law No. 2003 -125, being a by -law to establish a procedure governing the sale of land, on the 26th day of November, 2003. The Province introduced Bill 130, Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006, on June 15, 2006. Bill 130 received Royal Assent on December 20, 2006, and, with the exception of a few sections, came into force on January 1, 2007. The sections of Bill 130 which did not come into force on January 1, 2007, have been proclaimed to come into force on January 1, 2008. When Bill 130 came into force on January 1, 2007, it repealed Section 268 of the Municipal Act, 2001. Section 113 of Bill 130 provides that a municipality shall adopt and maintain policies with respect to its sale and other disposition of land. This section has been proclaimed to come into force on January 1, 2008. ANALYSIS: To ensure legislative compliance with the Municipal Act, as amended by Bill 130, the Clerk has prepared Draft By -law No. 2007 -083, being a By -law to Establish a Policy /Procedure with respect to the Sale and Other Disposition of Land, (Attachment #1), for Council's consideration. The following is a synopsis of the new /expanded sections of the by -law, which are not included in the current Sale of Land by -law. Section 1 of Draft By -law No. 2007 -083 has been added to provide Definitions with respect to the terminology utilized in the by -law. Section 4 of Draft By -law No. 2007 -083 has been added to exclude the sale of lands to public bodies, and land exchanges required for municipal purposes, from the procedures outlined in Schedule "A" of the by -law. Council will still be required to declare the lands surplus through a resolution, and the sale /land exchange will be formalized by by -law, but there will not be a requirement to publish notice of the intended sale or obtain an appraisal. Section 2 — Appraisal — of Schedule "A" to Draft By -law No. 2007 -083 has been expanded to clearly identify the class of lands that the Township shall not be required to obtain an appraisal, unless Council deems it desirable to do so. The current Sale of Land by -law referenced that "for those properties specifically excluded from appraisal by the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, Section 268(8) ". The class of lands identified in sub - section 2.2.1 to 2.2.6 inclusive represents the lands identified under Section 268(8) prior to its repeal. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. THAT Report No. ADM 2007 -018 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Clerk bring forward Draft By -law No. 2007 -083 for Council's consideration. Respectfully submitted, J. Douglas IrWj6 Clerk C.A.O. Comments: Date: C.A.O. 1 Dept. Head -2- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE AF BY -LAW NO. 2007-083 1 T/)'�(1'F niO-%' `r/ ��Being a By -law to Establish a Policy /Procedure � /cef�kt" r r with respect to the Sale and Other Disposition of Land /`} Oii and to Repeal By -law Nos. 2003 -125, 2004 -078 and 2004 -138 WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, came into force and effect on January 1, 2003; AND WHEREAS Bill 130, Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006, received Royal Assent on December 20, 2006, which amended the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 effective January 1, 2007; AND WHEREAS Section 113 of Bill 130 has been proclaimed to come into force and effect on January 1, 2008; AND WHEREAS Section 113 of Bill 130 repeals Sections 270 and 271 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, and substitutes a revised Section 270; AND WHEREAS Section 270 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, that comes into force on January 1, 2008, provides that a municipality shall adopt and maintain policies with respect to its sale and other disposition of land; AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte did, on the 2e day of November, 2003 enact By -law Number 2003 -125 to establish a procedure governing the sale of land and did, on the 10 day of July, 2004 enact By -law Number 2004 -078 to amend this procedure, and did on the 15'" day of December 2004 enact By -law No. 2004 -138 to amend this procedure; AND WHEREAS, Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte deems it expedient to adopt a policy /procedure with respect to the sale and other disposition of land to comply with new legislative requirements; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte hereby enacts as follows: 1. Definitions a) "Act' means the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended; b) "Appraisal" means a written opinion of the market value of the land prepared by a registered member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada; c) "Council" means the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte; d) "Local Board" means a local board as defined in the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended; e) "Newspaper" means a printed publication in sheet form, intended for general circulation, published regularly at intervals of not longer than a week, consisting in great part of news of current events of general interest and sold to the public and to regular subscribers; f) 'Published" means published in a newspaper that, in the opinion of the Clerk, has such circulation within the Township of Oro - Medonte as to provide reasonable notice to those affected by, or interested in the land sale; g) "Sale" means the sale of land; h) "Surplus Land" means any land of the Township of Oro - Medonte declared surplus under this by -law; and i) "Township" means The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte. 2. That Schedule "A" attached hereto forms part of this by-law. 3. This By -raw and Schedule "A" shall apply to all classes of land owned by the 6r s ' Township, save and except, Ili a) Land sold under Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25; b) Land to be used for the establishment and carrying on of industries and industrial operations and incidental uses; C) Land sold under Part XI of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25; and d) Easements over municipally owned lands, as approved by Council. 4. Notwithstanding Section 3 above, this By -law, with the exception of Schedule "A ", shall apply to the following classes of land owned by the Township; a) Sale of lands to public bodies: • A municipality; • A local board, including a school board and a conservation authority; • The Crown in right of Ontario or Canada and their agencies. b) Parcels of land being exchanged with a land owner as part of a procedure that requires the acquisition of that owner's lands for municipal purposes; 5. Council may, at any time, by by -law or resolution, declare any of its land to be surplus to the needs of the Township and may, by by -law, proceed to sell such land in accordance with the procedures set out in Schedule "A" to this by -law. 6. Following completion of the steps taken in paragraphs 1 to 3 inclusive in Schedule "A" to this By -law, Council shall consider its intent to sell the land and if confirmed, shall determine the most appropriate method, in the best interest of the Township, to dispose of the land. The disposal of land shall then be carried out according to the appropriate terms as set out in Schedule "A ". 7. At the completion of actions required under Schedule "A ", Council shall take such action as is required to finalize the sale. 8. Council shall have the absolute discretion to select the particular method of exposing property to the public for sale or to change the proposed method of sale, provided that this discretion is exercised in compliance with Schedule "A ". 9. Council shall have the absolute discretion to accept any proposal to purchase the land, to judge the acceptability of any terms or conditions placed therein and to judge the sufficiency or acceptability of any consideration proposed by any purchaser. 10. That By -law Nos. 2003 -125, 2004 -078 and 2004 -138 be repealed in their entirety. 11. That this by -law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its final passing. Read a first and second time this 18'" day of July, 2007. Read a third time and finally passed this day of 200/77. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDON RAFr Mayor, H.S. Hughes Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin Schedule "A" to By -law No. 2007 -083 Procedure — Sale and Other Disposition of Land 1. Obtain a survey of the land proposed to be disposed of from a Registered Ontario Land Surveyor, if deemed necessary. 2. Appraisal Council shall have the absolute discretion to determine the sale price of the land. 2.1 Obtain an appraisal of the land proposed to be sold. An appraisal shall be a written opinion of the market value of the land and shall be prepared by a registered member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada in good standing and such appraiser shall not be a real estate agent nor be directly connected with any real estate brokerage firm. 2.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.1 above the Township shall not be required to obtain an appraisal, unless Council deems it desirable to obtain an appraisal, for any class of land as follows: 2.2.1 Land 0.3 metres or less in width acquired in connection with an approval or decision under the Planning Act; 2.2.2 Closed highways if sold to an owner of land abutting the closed highways; 2.2.3 Land formerly used for railway lines if sold to an owner of land abutting the former railway land; 2.2.4 Land that does not have direct access to a highway if sold to the owner of land abutting the land; 2.2.5 Land repurchased by an owner in accordance with section 42 of the Expropriations Act; 2.2.6 Land sold under Sections 107 and 108 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended. 3. Notice 3.1 The Clerk shall publish a notice of the intended sale of the land at least once in one (1) newspaper having local circulation in the Township. 3.2 The notice shall specify that anyone wishing to comment on the proposed sale may do so by delivering such comment in writing to the Clerk at the Township offices. 3.3 The final date for submitting such comments shall be specified in the notice. Any comments received shall be considered by Council, which in its sole discretion shall decide if any further action shall be taken on same. 4. Council shall determine in its sole discretion, by resolution, to dispose of the surplus land by either of the three (3) following methods; sale by public tender, sale by real estate firm or broker, or direct sale to a landowner. Sale by Public Tender 4.1 Should Council determine to sell the land by tender, the following apply: (a) Costs incurred or anticipated to dispose of the land such as legal fees, survey, appraisal, encumbrances, advertising and improvements, shall be established. t (b) An estimated bid amount shall be established which shall not be less than the appraised value plus the additional costs referred to in Clause 4.1(a) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Council may accept an amount less than the estimated bid amount. (c) An advertisement shall be placed in at least three (3) newspapers having general circulation in the Township and which in combination are intended to provide coverage throughout the entire geographic area of the Township. The advertisement shall include a brief description of the property, including a small location sketch and shall specify the final date that offers will be accepted and shall include the following statement "the highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted." (d) The tender documents shall be delivered in person to the Clerk by the date specified therein. Sale by Real Estate Firm or Broker 4.2 Should Council determine to engage a real estate firm or broker to sell the land, the following applies: (a) Costs incurred or anticipated to dispose of the land such as legal fees, survey fees, appraisal fees, encumbrances, advertising and improvements shall be established; (b) A listing amount shall be established which shall not be less than the appraised value plus the additional costs referred to in Clause 4.2(a) above. (c) The Chief Administrative Officer, or designate, shall be authorized to sign the listing agreement; (d) The offers shall be submitted to the Chief Administrative Officer, or designate, on the standard Ontario Real Estate Offer to Purchase forms and shall provide for an irrevocable period of at least fourteen (14) days; (e) All final offers shall be submitted to Council for approval of the sale price. Direct Sale to a Landowner 4.3 Should Council determine to sell the land directly to a landowner(s), the landowner to whom the land is to be conveyed must be a landowner (other than a mortgagee or chargee) who abuts the land or an owner of other land in the Township (other than a mortgagee or chargee) who claims legal interest in the property such as, but not limited to: an easement, a right -of -way, possesory title or a restrictive covenant. The following shall apply: (a) Costs incurred or anticipated to dispose of the land such as legal fees, survey, appraisal, encumbrances, advertising and improvements, shall be established. (b) An estimated purchase amount shall be established which shall not be less than the appraised value plus the additional costs referred to in Clause 4.3(a) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Council may accept an amount less than the estimated purchase amount. Mayor Harry Hughes & Councillor Dwight Evans Blackman Street to the Park Background: At the June 20, 2007 council received the attached email regarding the promenade path from Blackman Street to the park. There was universal agreement to move the bollards that are now located at the entrance to the park. These bollards are to be moved elsewhere on the promenade to stop up and close a section where the abutting homes have road access from the Lakeshore. The part of the Promenade from Blackman to the Park has a relatively flat road -like hard surface and grass on each side. This section has not experienced washouts. This surface is firm and suitable for wheel chair use. At the entrance to the Park there is a slope that has experienced washouts and prevents accessibility by wheel chair. Originally consideration was given to pave the section of the Promenade that was to be stopped up and closed including the slope at the park entrance. Councillor Evans, Mayor Hughes and Jerry Ball agreed to meet with the residents as requested by the email of June 18" Councillor Evans and Mayor Hughes visited the site and spoke with one of the residents. Discussions were also held with the other two residents who were unanimous in their request to only pave the sloped area entering the Park. Discussions with Jerry Ball also took place regarding this request. Recommendations: 1. That the section of the promenade from the new location of the bollards to the park remain in its currents state. The exception being that it could be narrowed to approximately four (4) feet in width to act as a walking or wheel chair accessible path. 2. That the sloped area subject to washout into the park be paved. Page 1 of 1 Hughes, Harry From: Foster, Barbara [Barbara.Foster @td.com] Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 1:42 PM To: Hughes, Harry Subject: Promenade Path June 18, 2007 The Honorable Harry Hughes, Mayor and Council of Oro - Medonte Township Dear Sirs /Madams: I am contacting you on behalf of myself, Jerry and Diane Popiuk, Tom Foster and Eva Kroger. We are in receipt of the letter dated June 12, 2007 from Jennifer Zieleniewski. We would like to meet with you to discuss alternatives to using pavement as the surface for the four foot path. 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Report No. To: COMMITTEE OF THE Prepared By: WHOLE PW2007 -07 Jerry Bap Subject: Department: Council Request for Speed Reduction Public Works C. of W. — Carthew Bay _ Date: July 5, 2007 Motion # R.M. File #: T08 -25505 v -002 Date: Roll #: Correspondence dated June 2, 2007 was received from Rita Kovacs, on behalf of the Carthew Bay Ratepayers Association (attached), requesting consideration being given to reduce the existing 50 km /h speed limit along Lakeshore Road East from Line 14 South to Maplewood Parkway, to 40 km /h. This 600 metre section of Lakeshore Road East is a residential zone with an ADDT of approximately 800 to 1,000 vehicles, per day, during the summer months. Approximately 50% of this road section fronts onto Carthew Bay's waters edge, which is used by local residents and tourists for swimming and boating activities. There are also a substantial number of pedestrians that utilize this road for recreational purposes or to access the local store. Considering all of the above usages and the fact that this is a narrow residential road along the shoreline, it is recommended that Lakeshore Road East at Carthew Bay be reduced to a 40 km /h zone to remain consistent with the existing 40 km /h speed limit posted on Eight Mile Point Road, which is adjacent to Lakeshore Road East. S RECOMMENDATION(S): II 1. THAT Report No. PW2007 -07 be received and adopted. 2. THAT Lakeshore Road East from Line 14 South to Maplewood Parkway, be reduced to a 40 km /h zone. 3. THAT the Clerk be authorized to add Lakeshore Road East from Line 14 South to Maplewood Parkway, to the existing 40 km /h speed zone By -law. 4. THAT the Public Works Department installs the necessary signage. 5. AND THAT the Public Works Superintendent advises Ms. Rita Kovacs of Council's decision accordingly. Respectfully submitted, Jerry Ball Public Works Superintendent -2- r - - -- Original Message ----- From: blair -ri a To: harry huchegOoro- medonte.ca Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 7:48 AM Subject: Speed Reduction Request 7 i 4v v MOTION #0 MEETING-. COUNCIL❑ G. OF W. V 5 ; a Hello, I am sending you this e-mail on behalf of the Carthew Bay Ratepayers Association to discuss with council that the speed limit at Lakeshore Rd. along Carthew Bay be reduced from 50 km. to 40 km. The three -way stop signs at the 14th line and Lakeshore Rd. intersection are largely not respected. There is a tendency from drivers to speed from the Carthew Bay Store to Eight Mile Point Rd. Visible police patrols are minimal and should be increased. Since this is a recreational area it attracts swimmers, boaters, bikers and walkers. There have been numerous near - misses. Council's consideration of this request would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Rita Kovacs 614/200? '7. )_ THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE % A A BY -LAW NO. 2007 -080 pflAFTV fl/ F Being a By -Law to Amend By -law No. 2004 -028 To Authorize a Decrease in the Speed Limit on Certain Roads Within the Township of Oro - Medonte WHEREAS the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter H.8, as amended, Section 128(2), authorizes the Council of a municipality to pass By -laws to prescribe a lower rate of speed for motor vehicles on a highway or portion of highway under its jurisdiction; AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient that the speed limit for motor vehicles on certain portions of highways under the jurisdiction of the Township of Oro - Medonte be decreased; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Township of Oro - Medonte did, on the 16" day of June, 2004 enact By -law No. 2004 -028 to decrease the speed limit on certain roads within the Township of Oro - Medonte; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte hereby enacts as follows: THAT Schedule "A" of By -law No. 2004 -028 be amended to add as follows: 2. THAT this By -law shall come into force and take effect on its final passing thereof. Read a first and second time this 18'h day of July, 2007. Read a third time and finally passed this day of 2007. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE D RAFT Mayor, H.S. Hughes Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin Name of Hi hwa From To 8 Lakeshore Road East Line 14 South Maplewood Parkway 2. THAT this By -law shall come into force and take effect on its final passing thereof. Read a first and second time this 18'h day of July, 2007. Read a third time and finally passed this day of 2007. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE D RAFT Mayor, H.S. Hughes Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin ITAOMIM • d g f Dept. Report No. To: COMMITTEE OF THE Prepared By: WHOLE PW2007 -08 Jerry Ball Subject: Department: Council County of Simcoe — Entrance Public Works Date: C. of W. By-law July 6, 2007 R.M. File #: Motion # A16 -25415 v -002 Roll #: Date: 11BACKGROUND: The County of Simcoe provided a copy (attached) of an updated Entrance By -law to each municipality for their review and comments. ANALYSIS: Upon review, this draft By -law appears to be very comprehensive and detailed to regulate the construction of all new entrances or any change to the design of an existing entrance. Minor concerns about this draft By -law were discussed with the Transportation Operation Manager at the County of Simcoe for clarification. It is recommended that the municipality forward favourable comments to the County of Simcoe with regards to the draft Entrance By -Law. RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Report No. PW2007 -08 be received and adopted. AND THAT the Public Works Superintendent provides favourable comments to the County of Simcoe with regards to the draft Entrance By -Law. Respectfully submitted, J, "Jerry Ball %f Public Works Superintendent The Corporation or the County of Simcoe Mco` CLERK'S OFFICE Telephone Extension 1246 May 22, 2007 Clerks of all Simcoe County Municipalities Dear Clerk: (705) 726 -9300 Fax: (705) 726-3991 Beeton Area(905)729 -22941 Administration Centre 1110 Highway 26 Midhnrst, Ontario LOL 1X0 Please be advised that at its meeting on May 22, 2007, Simcoe County Council approved the following recommendation of the Corporate Services Committee: THAT Item CS 07 -112, regarding an update of the County of Simcoe Entrance By -law, be deferred to allow County municipalities an opportunity to comment by July 31, 2007. A copy of Item CS 07 -112, which includes the draft by -law, is enclosed. It would be appreciated if you would provide the undersigned with comments from your municipality by July 31, 2007. If you have further questions, please contact Mr. Christian Meile, Transportation Operation Manager at extension 1178. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours truly, Glen R. Knox County Clerk /cam C: Christian Meile, Transportation Construction Manager Greg Marek, Planning /Engineering Technician . � 1 1 COUNTY OF SIMCOE ITEM FOR: CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE SECTION: Transportation ITEM NO. CS 07 -112 MEETING DATE: May 9, 2007 SUBJECT: Update of the County of Simcoe's by -law to regulate the eonsttuction, alteration or change in the use of any private or public entranceway, gate or other structure or facility that permits access to a County Road. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the necessary by -law be presented to Council, substantively in the form attached as Schedule I to Item CS 07 -112, to repeal and replace By -law No. 4206 as amended, being a by- law to regulate the construction, alteration or change in the use of any private or public entranceway, gate or other structure or facility that permits access to a County Road. BACKGROUND: The County Entrance By -law 4206 was enacted on February 15, 1996 under section 63 of t ie Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act. This section of the Public Transpor'ation and Highway Improvement Act has since been repealed and County staff has been working o update the by -law so that it conforms to current legislation as well as County entrance standards and policies. The updated by -law has also been circulated to County legal representatives Rr comment and input received is included. Some of the main changes made to the new entrance by- law are as follows: • Reference to current legislative authority; • Expanded Definitions section; • Provision to limit access to one entrance for existing residential lots; • Authority to hear appeals will be delegated to Corporate Services Committee; • New penalties under the Provincial Offences Act and the Municipal Act; • A new Entrance Permit Application Fee Schedule has been attached to the by -law; znd • A new Application for Entrance Permit has been created and is recommended for us,. (please see Schedule 2) Authority is now granted to County Council under section 27 and 35 of The Municipal Act, 7001, S.O., 2001, c, 25, to pass a by -law to prohibit or regulate the construction, alteration or change in the use of any private or public entranceway, gate or other structure or facility that permits access to a County Road in respect of highways in its jurisdiction or under joint jurisdiction. A `Definitions' section has been added to the updated by -law to assist with the understanding of terminology used within the by -law. This type of section is common to many by -laws and f -rms the knowledge needed for interpretation. Over the years of administering the current by -law, experience has shown one of the more common requests from land owners is to install a second entrance to an existing lot. Even tt Hugh 7 f May 9, 2007 Corporate Services Committee Item CS 07 -112 Page 2 it has always been policy to limit the number of entrances, it is felt including this clause in the by- law reduces any confusion. Entrances are limited to improve road safety by limiting the number of conflict points and to reduce maintenance requirements. With the repeal of the existing entrance by -law 4206 and the adoption of this updated by-kw any person who contravenes any of the provisions contained in the by -law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O.1990, as amended, and such fine is recoverable under Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O.1990. This is a new section granting the ability to lay fines if necessary. As with all road related by -law issues, first attempts will always be to negotiate an acceptable agreement. Section 391 of The Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes the municipality to impose fees and charges on persons for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for cost payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or any local board; and for the use of it's property including property under it's control. The entrance permit application fees have been increased to reflect the true costs of issuing an entrance permit and include inspection of the site, permit issuance and administration and compliance monitoring. The fees are similar to our member lower -tier municipalities and surrounding Regions, Counties and Districts. Fees for appeals and exception requests have also been included. The attached by -law will facilitate the effective enforcement of Entrance By -law requirements throughout the County of Simcoe. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: There are no financial implications to this Item. SCHEDULES: The following schedules are attached hereto and form part of this Item: Schedule 1 — Proposed New Entrance By -law AMP w<. Schedule 1 CS 07 -114 Schedule 2 — New Entrance Permit Application Form ►.r for CS 07 -112 Schedule 2. pdf PREPARED BY: Christian Meile, P.Eng., Transportation Maintenance Manager Greg Marek, Planning/Engineering Technician APPROVALS: Date Tom Evans, General Manager, Finance & Administration April 30, 2007 Mark Aitken, Chief Administrative Officer May 1, 2007 t Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) { Schedule 1 Corporate Services Committee Item CS 07 -112 BY -LAW NO. Ma THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE Being a by -law to regulate the construction, alteration or change in the use of any private or public entranceway, gate or other structure or facility that permits access to a County Road. Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 2 - PERMITS AND ENTRANCES ....................... ........................... I_............. 5 2.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS ...................................... ..............................5 22 PERMITS REQUIRED .................................................... ..............................5 2.3 ENTRANCE PERMIT APPLICATION _ ........................... ..............................6 2.4 EXISTING ENTRANCES ................................................ ..............................7 2.5 NEW ENTRANCES ...................................................... ............................... 7 2.6 TEMPORARY ENTRANCES ........................................ ............................... 8 2.7 MUTUAL ENTRANCES ................................................ ............................... 8 2.8 ENTRANCE LOCATIONS ........................ ................. . ................................ 9 2.9 ENTRANCES ADJACENT TO BRIDGES ... ................. . .... ................ ....... ...' 0 2.10 EXCEPTIONS.. ............. ............................................... .......... ................. 10 SECTION 3 - ENTRANCE STANDARDS AND SIGHT DISTANCES ......................___'O 3.1 ENTRANCE STANDARDS ............................................ .............................10 3.2 SIGHT DISTANCES ...................................................... .............................11 SECTION 4 - INSPECTION AND MAINTANENCE .......................... .............................12 4.1 INSPECTION ................................................................. .............................12 4.2 MAINTENANCE ............................................................ .............................13 SECTION 5 - REVOCATION, APPEAL AND COSTS.. 5.1 REVOCATION OF PERMITS .................... 5.2 APPEALS... ... .............................. ............ 5.3 COSTS ....................... ............................... SECTION 6 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT SECTION7 - GENERAL ............................ ............................... 7.1 SEVERABILITY ....................... ............................... 7.2 REPEAL .................................. ............................... 7.3 EFFECTIVE DATE .................. ............................... 13 SCHEDULE "A"NON-COMMERCIAL ACCESS REQUIREMENTS DRAWING .......... ..1 1 SCHEDULE "B" STANDARD ACCESS PROFILE DRAWING ......... ..............................1 B SCHEDULE "C' ENTRANCE PERMIT APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE .....................1 E) 1P '. — Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) t_. BY -LAW NO. M THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE Being a by -law to regulate the construction, alteration or change in the use of any private or public entranceway, gate or other structure or facility that permits access to a County road. WHEREAS Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amendf:d ( "Municipal Act, 2001",) provides that the Corporation of the County of Simcc:e ( "County ") has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person f:x the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act; AND WHEREAS Section 10(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, provides that Counly Council may regulate matters for purposes related to health, safety and well- being of the inhabitants of the County; AND WHEREAS Sections 27 and 35 of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorize County Council to pass a by -law to prohibit or regulate the construction, alteration or change in use of any entranceway, gate or other structure or facility that permits access to a County road in respect of highways in its jurisdiction or under joint jurisdiction; AND WHEREAS pursuant to section 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001, it is the rol of the officers and employees of the County to establish administrative practice s and procedures to implement County Council's decisions; AND WHEREAS Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes th-� municipality to impose fees and charges on persons for services or activitie 3 provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or any loci.I board; and for the use of its property including property under its control; AND WHEREAS Sections 398 and 446 of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes th,: County to request that the lower -tier municipalities add the costs of completin;3 any matter or thing it has authority to direct to be done in this By -law if the perso i directed to do so is in default, to the tax roll and collect the amount due in th:: same manner as property taxes; AND WHEREAS pursuant to section 425 of the Municipal Act, 2001, the County may pass by -laws providing that a person who contravenes a by -law of tho municipality is guilty of an offence; Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) ~ By -law No. XXXX — Page 2 AND WHEREAS pursuant to section 15(1) of the Police Services Act, R.S.10. 1990, c.P.15 County Council may appoint persons to enforce the by -laws of tl e County; AND WHEREAS by adoption of Corporate Services Committee Report No. County Council deems it necessary to repeal By -law No. 4206 and to enact a new entrance by -law to regulate the construction, alteration or change in the use of any private or public entranceway, gate or other structure or facility that permits access to a County road and to provide for the issuing of permits related thereto. NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe enacts as follows: SECTION 1 - INTERPRETATION 1.1 SHORT TITLE This by -law will be known and may be cited as the Entrance By -law. 1.2 HEADING The headings inserted in this by -law are inserted for convenience only and are not to be used as a means of interpretation. 1.3 SCHEDULES Schedules attached to this by -law form part of this by -law and have th:: same force and effect as if the information in them were contained in tho body of this by -law. 1.4 SINGULAR, ETC The necessary grammatical changes required to make the provision:: hereof apply to corporations, partnerships, trusts and individuals, male or female, and to include singular or plural meaning where the context sc: requires, will in all cases be assumed as though fully expressed. 1.5 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this by -law, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed herein: 1.5.1 'Boulevard" means that portion of the highway, paved or unpaved between the County property line and the Curb Line buy: does not include the sidewalk. Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) By -law No. XXXX — Page 3 1.5.2 'Bridge' means a public bridge forming part of a highway or c i, over or across which a highway passes. 1.5.3 "Commercial Entrance' means an Entrance opening on to a County Road from a retail or service business. 1.5.4 "County" means The Corporation of the County of Simcoe. 1.5.5 "County Road" means all common and public highways, any part of which is intended for or used by general public for the passage of vehicles and pedestrians and includes the area between ttie lateral property lines thereof within the geographical limits of the County of Simcoe over which the County has jurisdictio 1, including where jurisdiction is obtained by agreement with the lower -tier municipality. 1.5.6 "Curb Line' means the line of the curb, or, where no curb 's constructed, the edge of the traveled portion of the highway. 1.5.7 "Entrance' means an area of ingress and egress to a privately cr publicly owned parcel from a County Road. 1.5.8 "Entrance Permit' means a permit issued by the Transportation Maintenance Manager of the County. 1.5.9 "Farm Entrance' means an Entrance opening on to a Count/ Road from an active farm and is to be used for access to one or more barns, out - buildings and/or a farm residence. 1.5.10 "Field Entrance" means an Entrance opening on to a Count, Road from an agricultural field. 1.5.11 "Industrial Entrance" means an Entrance opening on to i:i County Road from an industrial facility. 1.5.12 "Institutional Entrance" means an Entrance opening on to ,: County Road from an institutional facility. 1.5.13 "Intersection" means an intersection of a County Road with another Public Road. 1.5.14 "Local Road" means a public highway under the jurisdiction of t: lower -tier municipality within the County of Simcoe. �' Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) By -law No. XXXX — Page 4 1.5.15 "Minimum Site Distance" means the distance measured from tt•e centre line of the entrance at a height of 1.05 metres abo%,e grade, which represents the driver's eye level, and at an offset of 3.0 metres from the edge of pavement, to a point on the centre of the upstream and downstream lane of the County Road at a height of 1.05 metres, which represents the object height. 1.5.16 "Multi -Unit Residential Entrance' means an Entrance opening on to a County Road from a multi -unit residential dwelling containing more than two separate, self- contained dwelling units and includes apartment buildings, condominiums and all other forms of multi -unit ownership. 1.5.17 "Municipal Law Enforcement Officer" includes a person appointed pursuant to section 15(1) of the Police Services Act by the County Council for the purpose of carrying out tt enforcement of this by -law. 1.5.18 "Mutual Entrance' means an Entrance opening on to a County Road that provides shared access to serve separate existing lots or for two or more main buildings on one lot. 1.5.19 "Owner" shall mean the Person that is the owner of the propert abutting the County Road that is accessed by an Entrance. 1.5.20 "Person" includes the applicant whether an individual or a corporation and the successors, assigns, heirs, executor::, administrators, or other legal representatives of a person to whom the context may apply according to law. 1.5.21 `Public Road" means all common and public highways, any part of which is intended for or used by the general public for th passage of vehicles and pedestrians and includes the are,A between the lateral property lines thereof. 1.5.22 'Residential Entrance' means an Entrance opening on to is County Road from a private residence or from a multi -unit residential dwelling containing not more than two separate, self contained dwelling units. 1.5.23 'Temporary Entrance" means an Entrance opening on to is County Road that provides access to property for a limited period. not to exceed 6 months, for the purpose of construction, repairs o improvements to that property or to facilitate a staged development. Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) By -law No. XXXX — Page 5 £ SECTION 2 - PERMITS AND ENTRANCES 2.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS The staff of the County administering this by -law will consider the following criteria when reviewing applications for new Entrances or alterations to Entrances: 2.11 public safety; 2.1.2 protection of the public through the orderly control of traffic movements onto and from County Roads, including possible requirements for left and /or right turn lanes; 2.1.3 providing legal access onto County Roads from adjacent private or public property; 2.1.4 required sight distance, safe grade, and alignment conditions for all traffic using the proposed Entrance; 2.1.5 maintaining the orderly flow of the traffic traveling on the Courr:y Roads; 2.1.6 no undue interference with the safe movement of through traffic; 2.1.7 protection of the public investment in the County Roads and minimizing County expenditures on the maintenance of private or public Entrances; and 2.1.8 reducing future maintenance problems and reconstruction costs. 2.2 PERMITS REQUIRED 2.2.1 Entrance Permits are required for: 2.2.1.1 construction of a new Entrance; 2.2.1.2 changing the design of an existing Entrance; 2.2.1.3 changing the location of an existing Entrance; 2.2.1.4 changing the use of or classification of an existin l Entrance; 2.2.1.5 paving an existing Entrance; and Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) 2.2.1.6 construction of a Temporary Entrance for the use of any part of the highway right -of -way as a means of temporary access. 2.3 ENTRANCE PERMIT APPLICATION 2.3.1 The Entrance Permit Application Form is available at the County s Administration Building and at www. county. simcoe. on. ca. 2.3.2 All applications are to be completed and delivered or mailed io the office of the County c/o the Transportation and Engineering Department with the applicable application fee, as set out at Schedule "C" and in the Fees and Charges By -law, and detailE!d plans and specifications to the satisfaction of the Transportation Maintenance Manager of the Transportation and Engineering Department. 2.3.3 For Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Multi -Unit Residenti:31 Entrances and Public Road Intersections, engineering drawings (plan and profile) of the Entrance, including related grading ar d drainage details, shall be submitted to the County c/o th a Transportation and Engineering Department as part of th a application for an Entrance Permit. 2.3.4 A sketch of the proposed location of the Entrance mu!.t accompany every application. The sketch must provide enoug 7 information to enable staff to locate the Entrance in the field ij:. dimensions to buildings and /or landmarks such as fence::, hedgerows, tree lines, property lines, etc. In addition, tha applicant shall stake out or suitably mark the location of thy: proposed Entrance for inspection by County staff. 2.3.5 Upon approval, the Entrance Permit will be forwarded to thin applicant. Entrance Permits will expire six months following thi3 date of issue if the Entrance is not completed. An Entrance Perm t may be extended for one year from the date of issue upon written request. In the event of a plan of subdivision for which dralt approval has lapsed, any Entrance Permit issues applicable to the plan will become null and void. 2.3.6 The applicant or their contractor shall notify the Transportation Maintenance Manager of the Transportation and Engineeringi Department at least 48 hours prior to commencement of construction of the Entrance. Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) By -law No. XXXX — Page 7 It3 � 2.3.7 It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that t le construction of the Entrance is in accordance with tie requirements of all applicable regulatory agencies having I urisdiction. 2.3.8 Applicants are bound by the conditions contained in the Entram e Permit. 2.4 EXISTING ENTRANCES One legally existing Entrance to each lot of record at the time of tl e passage of this by -law will be permitted. 2.5 NEW ENTRANCES 2.51 Subject to section 2.5.2, Entrance Permits may be issued: 2.5.1.1 for existing lots where no access has been previously established; 2.5.1.2 for new Public Roads which intersect with County Roads; and 2.5.1.3 where a new Entrance replacing an existing Entranc za can be shown to establish superior Entranc> standards and specifications. 2.5.2 New Entrances shall not be permitted to individual residential lot, created on County Roads following June 30, 1996, except in urba i settlement areas designated in Official Plans. 2.5.3 Where a subdivision or individual lot fronts on both a County Road and a Local Road, the Entrance will be from the Local Road, wheris feasible. 2.5.4 Direct access from single lots on to County Roads from a new plan of subdivision is not permitted. 2.5.5 Only one new Entrance will be permitted for each existing lot of record, if no alternate access exists and required safety measurer can be provided. Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) By -law No. XXXX — Page 8 2.6 TEMPORARY ENTRANCES 2.6.1 Entrance Permits may be issued for the construction of an Entrance for a specified period of time. Entrance Permits, when issued will be clearly marked as "temporary" and will specify the date of expiry. In the event that the applicant requires an extension to the expiry date of a Temporary Entrance Permit, the applicant may apply in writing requesting an extension, provided this application is made at least 15 days prior to the current expi y date. The applicant will be required to submit the applicable fee for the entrance classification. The Transportation Maintenance Manager may require a security deposit for Temporary Entrances as a condition of approval. The amount of the security will vary with the circumstances. 2.6.2 Upon the expiry of a Temporary Entrance Permit, the applicant will be required to remove the Entrance and to restore the Boulevard to its original condition. Security deposits may b: returned at such time as the County staff has inspected the sii -3 and are satisfied that the work is properly complete. 2.6.3 If at the expiry of a Temporary Entrance Permit, the applicant fail s to remove the Entrance and restore the Boulevard to its origin;:) condition, the County may use the security deposit to perform thy; work on the applicant's behalf. If additional funds are required above and beyond the security deposit to complete the work, th ; County may request that the Treasurer of the local municipalit/ include any part of the fees and charges imposed by the County to the tax roll pursuant to the provisions of sections 398 and 44:3 of the Municipal Act, 2001. 2.7 MUTUAL ENTRANCES 2.7.1 Mutual Entrances are discouraged due to potential ownershil: problems and should only be considered if individual Entrance:: are not possible due to physical constraints or because it i:: impractical to build a road due to the small number of Iota involved. Entrance Permits may be issued for new Mutue Entrances, the conversion of an existing Entrance to server separate existing lots, or for two or more main buildings on one lc . provided that: 2.7.1.1 the main buildings have the same use and qualify for the same entrance standard as set out in Section 3; IN Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) By -law No. XXXX — Page 9 2.7.1.2 the County Road frontage to the combined lots is 50 metres or greater; 2.7.1.3 Minimum Sight Distance requirements are met; and 2.7.1.4 the proposed Mutual Entrance will not adversely affect traffic safety on the County Road. 2.8 ENTRANCE LOCATIONS 2.8.1 Generally, Entrances onto County Roads must be a minimum of: 2.8.1.1 55 metres from an Intersection for residential, farm or field lots; 2.8.1.2 100 metres from an Intersection for commercial, institutional, industrial or multi -unit residential lots; and 2.8.13 15 metres from an "at grade' railway crossir 3 (measured from centre -line of Entrance to th property line abutting the railway right -of -way). 2.8.2 Generally, Entrances onto County Roads are not permitted: 2.8.2.1 adjacent to a lane which is identified for the purpos,: of an exclusive turning movement including, but nc:t limited to, channelization, acceleration cr deceleration; 2.8.2.2 where Minimum Sight Distance requirements are nc:t met; and 2.8.2.3 where the Entrance would violate the design guidelines of the Ministry of Transportation, Transportation Association of Canada and County, whichever guideline is more restrictive. 2.8.3 The County may restrict the placement of an Entrance onto :i County Road in the interest of public safety. New Entrances mu:;t be located so as to provide, in the opinion of the Transportatio i Maintenance Manager of the Transportation and Engineering Department: 2.8.3.1 no undue interference with the safe movement cf public traffic, pedestrians, or other users of the Count, - Roads; and Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) By -law No. XXXX — Page 10 2.8.3.2 favourable vision, grade, and alignment conditions for all traffic using the proposed Entrance to the County Road. 2.9 ENTRANCES ADJACENT TO BRIDGES An Entrance adjacent to a Bridge or other structure which may interfe•e with the clear vision of traffic using the Entrance must be located so that it meets the minimum stopping sight distance requirements identified in section E.3 of the MTO Geometric Design Standards for Ontario Highwa},s Manual, as amended. 2.10 EXCEPTIONS 2.10.1 Exceptions may be granted for proposed Entrances on existir 3 lots where Minimum Sight Distance requirements cannot be me:, subject to approval being granted by the Corporate Service s Committee. 2.10.2 The applicant is required to submit a written request (with th; applicable fee) to the Corporate Services Committee which seta out the reason an exception is requested. 2.10.3 The decision of the Corporate Services Committee is final and binding. 2.10.4 The applicant will be required to enter into a Development Agreement with the County to be prepared and registered on titl:a to the property on behalf of the applicant and at the applicant';; expense. SECTION 3 - ENTRANCE STANDARDS AND SIGHT DISTANCES: 3.1 ENTRANCE STANDARDS 3.1.1 The maximum width of a Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Multi Unit Residential or Farm Entrance is 9.0 metres, unless otherwise approved by the Transportation Maintenance Manager or his or her designate. 3.1.2 Residential Entrances must have a width of 5.0 to 6.0 metres anc: be constructed in accordance with Schedule "A" and Schedule "B of this by -law. Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) By -law No. XXXX — Page 11 3.1.3 The minimum turning radius for a Residential Entrance is 3 D metres. The minimum turning radius for a Commercial Entrance is 15.0 metres. The turning radius at Intersections must be either 20 metres; or a 12.5/20 metre or 16/80 metre compound curve. 3.1.4 The minimum size of Entrance culvert is 450 mm in diameter. TV length and diameter of the culvert will be based on site conditions and drainage flow volumes. 3.1.5 Entrance construction materials must meet Ontario Provincial Standards or be approved by the Transportation Maintenance Manager or his or her designate. 3.1.6 If the Entrance requires a Bridge, the design of the Bridge must t s prepared by a qualified professional engineer and is subject to th approval of the Transportation Maintenance Manager or his or her designate. 3.1.7 All Entrance culverts must be constructed to the proper grade 1 provide the free and unimpeded flow of water through the culvert. 3.1.8 Concrete headwalls must not be higher than the level of the road shoulder at the rounding and must meet Ontario Provincial Standards unless otherwise approved by the Transportatio i Maintenance Manager or his or her designate. 3.1.9 Each Entrance to a County Road must be designed, constructed and maintained in a manner that will prevent surface water from being discharged via the Entrance or adjoining property onto the County Road. 3.2 SIGHT DISTANCES 3.2.1 Where the posted speed limit is 80 km /h, new Entrances must meet all of the following minimum requirements: 3.2.1.1 Minimum Sight Distance as per Table 1 and Table 2, a;> applicable; 3.2.1.2 horizontal curve is 400 metre radius or greater; and 12.1.3 maximum grade on the County Road is 3% or less. 3.2.2 Where the posted speed limit is less than 80km 1h, new Entrance, must meet all of the following minimum requirements: 3.2.2.1 Minimum Sight Distance as per Table 1 and Table 2, a:; applicable; Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) By -law No. XXXX — Page 12 3.2.2.2 horizontal curve is 300m radius or greater; and 3.2.2.3 maximum grade on the County Road is 6% or less. TABLE 1 Speed Limit - km /h 50 Minimum Sight Distance Metres 135 60 170 70 200 80 230 TABLE 2 Posted Speed Limit - km /h Decrease for Upgrade 3% 6% Increase for Downgrade 3% 6% 50 - 5m. - 5m. nil +5m. 60 -5m. -5m. +5m. +10m. 70 - 5m. - 10m. +5m. +10m. 80 -10m. - 15m. +10m. +15m. J Table 2 provides factors (in metres) where the Entrance is located on a grade on the County R:�ad. SECTION 4 - INSPECTION AND MAINTANENCE 4.1 INSPECTION 4.1.1 A field inspection may be carried out by County staff upon completion of the Entrance. 4.1.2 The County may require that modifications be performed if th:) installation of the Entrance does not conform to the plans and specifications submitted to obtain the Entrance Permit. 4.1.3 In the event that modifications are required, the County shall provide written notice of the modifications to the applicant at thf:! applicant's address as shown on the Entrance Permit application The applicant shall carry out the required modifications within 4!.� days of the date of the written notice and is responsible for the cost of the inspection and any modifications required. 4.1.4 If the applicant fails to carry out the required modifications withir, 45 days, as set out above, the County may have the required modifications completed by employees or agents of the County. The County may request that the Treasurer of the locai Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) By -law No. XXXX — Page 13 municipality include any part of the fees and charges incurred t y the County to the tax roll pursuant to the provisions of sectior s 398 and 446 of the Municipal Act, 2001. 4.2 MAINTENANCE 4.2.1 Upon approval of a culvert installation, the culvert will become the property of the County and all subsequent maintenance anti repairs will be the responsibility of the County. 4.2.2 The Owner of a property, served by an Entrance, shall be responsible for maintaining the surface of each Entrance for a distance extending from the property line to the shoulder of th +a County Road. 4.2.3 The County shall maintain only that portion of the Entrance from the traveled portion of the road to the outer edge of the shoulder. SECTION 5 - REVOCATION APPEAL AND COSTS 5.1 REVOCATION OF PERMITS 5.1.1 The County may revoke an Entrance Permit issued under this by law for the following reasons: 5.1.1.1 it was issued based on mistaken, false or incorrec: information; 5.1.1.2 in the opinion of the Transportation Maintenance Manager of the Transportation and Engineerint: Department, the construction is substantialli, suspended or discontinued for a period of more that, one year; 5.1.1.3 it was issued in error; 5.1.1.4 the applicant requests in writing that it be revoked; or 5.1.1.5 a condition of the Entrance Permit has not been complied with. 5.1.2 In the event that the applicant breaches any of the condition: contained in the Entrance Permit, the County may use its owr employees or agents to complete the work required under the Entrance Permit or to remove the Entrance works and re- instate the prior roadway condition and may collect the cost of the work 1 =' Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) By -law No. XXXX — Page 14 pursuant to the provisions of sections 398 and 446 of tie Municipal Act, 2001. 5.2 APPEALS 5.2.1 An applicant may appeal the decision of the Transportatic:n Maintenance Manager of the Transportation and Engineering Department with respect to the issuance of the Entrance Permit or any of its conditions to the Corporate Services Committee. 5.2.2. The applicant is required to submit a written notice of appeal to the Transportation Maintenance Manager of the Transportation and Engineering Department which sets out the reasons for the appeal and must be accompanied by the applicable fee prescribed in Schedule "C" and the Fees and Charges By -law. 5.2.3 The decision by the Corporate Services Committee is final ar d binding. 5.3 COSTS 5.3.1 All costs associated with an Entrance Permit are the responsibility of the applicant. These costs may include, but are not limited to, applicable Entrance Permit application fees, construction materials and labour, utilities, traffic control devices, layoul, surveying, legal costs and removal of non - conforming work;:. Refer to current Fees and Charges By -law for applicable fees. 5.3.2 Where an applicant fails to comply with the requirements or provisions of this by -law, the County may recover the expense bbl requesting that the Treasurer of the local municipality include ant part of the fees and charges incurred by the County to the tax roll pursuant to the provisions of sections 398 and 446 of th,:: Municipal Act, 2001. SECTION 6 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT 6.1 This by -law will be administered by the Transportation Maintenance: Manager of the Transportation and Engineering Department and his or her designate except the provisions regarding recovery of costs which will b(. administered by the County's Treasurer and his or her designate. 6.2 This by -law shall be enforced by the persons appointed pursuant tc: section 15 of the Police Services Act and referred to in this by -law w; Municipal Law Enforcement Officers. r Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) By -law No. XXXX — Page 15 6.3 No shall create or alter an Entrance or change the classification or use :rf an Entrance onto a County Road without first having applied for and obtained an Entrance Permit from the County. 6.4 Any Person who contravenes any of the provisions of this by -law is guiky of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine as provided for in th Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, and such fine is recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amender. 6.5 If a Person has been convicted of an offence under this by -law, pursuant to section 431 of the Municipal Act, 2009, the court in which the convictic 1 has been entered may, in addition to any other penalty or other remec y imposed, make an order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of th offence. SECTION 7 - GENERAL 7.1 SEVERABILITY If any provision of this by -law is declared invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction the remainder of this by -law shall still continue i i force. 7.2 REPEAL By -law No. 4206 is hereby repealed. Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) ` Sy -law No. XXXX — Page 16 7.3 EFFECTIVE DATE This by -law will come into force and take effect on the date it is passed by the Council of the County. By -law read a first, second and third time and finally enacted this dad, of 2007. Tony Guergis, Warden Glen Knox, County Clerk Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) SIDEWALK DITCH LINE SCHEDULE 'A' NON - COMMERCIAL ACCESS REQUIREMENTS DRAWING EXISTING CURB & GUTTER NO CURB & GUTTER WITH OPEN DITCH SIDEWALK GUTTER IN 450 nH I DITCH LINE wtf.. x THEN Sa cau+ry oA slc =e o-e.L.v nnf� Simcoe County Non- Commet clat I wNIN.w RAnlus SHALL No LESS r.f ":oofsftan Access Requirements z. ACCESS VIDTX SHOULD DE A HIN,NH Cr s.a. oe9Afam< 0. THE ANGLE m "ICH AN ACCESS SHALL APPROACH THE COUNTY ROAD SXNl BE A WNIMIH OF JO' ANn A M4XiltllH OF IIO' "°`h°'bat1on Cmt con NT f March 13 2006 OrA.tq Hw f "fpv<4m on[4uctim Wrc9fn A S I —OO2 Wdvst ON LOL 1X9 �; 3ASy;,Fe James E. Hunter 4 IUNIMM DITCH SLOPE_ OF 2_ I 1 51 Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) SCHEDULE "C" ENTRANCE PERMIT APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE TRANSPORTATION AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 1110 HIGHWAY 26, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTRE MIDHURST, ONTARIO LOL 1X0 PH: 705- 726 -9300 FAX: 705- 727 -7984 ENTRANCE PERMIT APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE Entrance Classification Fees Residential, Farm, Field $100.00 Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, $150.00 Multi -unit Residential, Mutual Access, Public Road, Temporary Exception Requests Fees Requests to Corporate Services Committee $100 ('plus actual costs) for an Exception to the By -law's Minimum Sight Distance requirements - Development A reement re wired Appeals Fees Appeals to Corporate Services Committee for an Exce tion to the B -law Re uirements $125.00 _ Notes: • Entrances to municipally owned properties are exempt from the above -noted fees. • Temporary Entrance applications will require a security deposit (minimum $2,000 to a maximum of $10,000) depending on the circumstances. • Completed applications should be returned to the address identified above. e fir' • Application fees are payable by cash, cheque or money order payable to: The Corporation of the County of Simcoe Draft By -law to Replace By -law No. 4206 (County Entrance By -law) Schedule 2 Corporate Services Committee Item CS 07 -112 APPLICATION FOR ENTRANCE PERMIT THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE °4t TRANSPORTATION AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 1110 HIGHWAY 26, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTRE MIDHURST, ONTARIO LOL 1X0 PH: 705- 726 -9300 FAX: 705- 7277984 CLASSIFICATION OF ENTRANCE APPLIED FOR: ❑ Commercial ❑ Farm ❑ Field ❑ Multi -Unit Residential ❑ Institutional ❑ Industrial ❑ Mutual Access ❑ Public Road ❑ Residential APPLICATION IS MADE FOR A PERMIT TO: ❑ Construct a New Entrance ❑ Relocate an Existing Entrance ❑ Pave an Existing Entrance ❑ Change the Design of an Existing Entrance ❑ Change the Use or Classification of an Entrance ❑ Other ❑ Construct a Temporary Entrance 1. LOCATION OF PROPERTY Owner's Name: _ Municipal Address: Lot: Concession: Geographic Township: County Road #: _ on the N S E W side of the road, approximately km N S E W of (nearest intersection) (circle one) (circle one) 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Width of Entrance: Length and Diameter of Pipe or Culvert: Material Proposed: _ (n necessary) Approximate distance approaching traffic is visible from Entrance. From the felt (metres) From the right: — _ (metres) Is a severance being applied for? It yes, provide consent application number: _ Please attach a sketch or drawing showing your property and the location of the proposed Entrance Please mark the proposed Entrance clearly with stakes for Inspection purposes Application Fees– Please relief to the Entrance Permit Application Fee Schedule THIS SECTION FOR TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT USE ONLY GaragelD,sTocl No. ❑ Approval Recommended inspection Date: ❑ Approval Not Recommended ❑ Approved ❑ Not Approveo Signature: REMARKS: Foreman's Signature: ❑ Referred to Maintenance Manager H r '1 It is understood that all works will be constructed, altered, maintained or operated at the expense of the undersigned and that the work must not oegin before a permit has been issued by the County of Simcoe. The issuance of a permit by the County does not relieve the holder of the responsibu ty of complying with relevant municipal bylaws. In consideration of any permit issued in respect to this application, we, the applicants for ourselves, cur heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns hereby agree to observe, keep and perform and be subject to the regulations and conditions Y the said permit and to indemnity and save harmless the Corporation of the County of Simcoe, represented by the County Transportation and robin rt time Division Staff, from and against all loss, cost, changes, damages, whatsoever to which may be put or Which the County of Simcoe may cutter or sustain or for which the County of Simcoe may be liable by reason of anything done or omitted to be done in the construction, maintenance, alteration or gteration of the works authorized. Name of Applicant: Date: Property Owner's Signature: Phone: Address: Fax: Please attach a sketch or drawing showing your property and the location of the proposed Entrance Please mark the proposed Entrance clearly with stakes for Inspection purposes Application Fees– Please relief to the Entrance Permit Application Fee Schedule THIS SECTION FOR TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT USE ONLY GaragelD,sTocl No. ❑ Approval Recommended inspection Date: ❑ Approval Not Recommended ❑ Approved ❑ Not Approveo Signature: REMARKS: Foreman's Signature: ❑ Referred to Maintenance Manager H r '1 TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Wei Z Dept. Report No. To: COMMITTEE OF THE Prepared By: WHOLE PW2007 -09 Jerry Ball Subject: Department: Council Request to Change "No Public Works C. of W. Parking" By -Law — Line 15 Date: North July 12, 2007 R.M. File #: Motion # T07 -25723 v -002 Roll #: Date: Correspondence dated May 8, 2007 from Mr. Bradley Ingleton (attached) was received at the regular Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 16, 2007 requesting that the morning time frame for no parking along Line 15 North, just south of Hwy. #12 along the beach at Bass Lake, be changed from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Presently, there is a "No Parking" zone on the east side of Line 15 North within the beach area. On the west side, which fronts onto the waters edge, there is a 200 metre parallel parking zone to accommodate swimmers during the summer months. However, this parking zone is restricted to no parking from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily. This time frame was applied to the By -law to assist with the control of late night parties and vehicle disturbance to the local residents. ANALYSIS: Mr. Bradley utilizes this parking area and beach to launch a rowing shell, which at times is prior to 7:00 a.m. when parking is prohibited. As this time restriction has resulted in less parking problems and the fact that there is no By -law enforcement at this time of the day, it is recommended that the parking time zone remain status quo. This would allow Mr. Bradley parking within this zone prior to 7:00 a.m. and new signs would then not be required for the beach area. RECOMM 1. THAT Report No. PW2007 -09 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the existing morning time frame for "No Parking" along the beach area of Bass Lake on Line 15 North remains at 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 3. AND THAT Mr. Bradley be notified of Council's decision accordingly. Respectfully submitted, Jerry Ball Public Works Superintendent yIf U -2- RECEIVED MAY 1 0 2007 ORO- MEDONTE TOWNSHIP Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 S. Box 100 Oro. Ontario LOL 2X0 Attn: Clerk to the Council Bradley Ingleton 4 Sunset Crescent Orillia, Ontario L3V 7Z6 May 8, 2007 ir.-JO i- i, SHlF N1 07 =, n MAY 1 6 2007 cci!NG. COUNCIL; -' C. OFW. As a tax paying resident of the township of Oro - Medonte I would like to make a request to chanee the current no- parking bylaw on Line 15 just south of Hwy 12 along the beach at Bass Lake. The current bylaw states no parking from I 1 pm to 7 am. I would like to request that the morning time be changed from 7 am to 6 am. The reason for my request is that I use that location to launch my rowing shell and at times I would like to row prior to 7 am. The few boats I have seen at this location have only been non - motorized (rowing shells /canoes/ kayaks) and therefore create no noise or pollution to impact the nearby residents. Please consider my request to improve access to and availability to one of Oro- Medonte's natural recreational resources. Sincerely, Bradley Ingleton TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE :L91 t Dept. Report No. BP 2007 -026 To: Council Prepared By: Nick McDonald, RPP Subject: Craighurst Department: Council Secondary Plan — Planning Engineering Services Date: July 11, 2007 C. of W. File No: 1793 Motion # R.M. File #: Date: Roll #: INTENT OF REPORT The intent of this report is to review the proposals received to complete the engineering component of the Craighurst Secondary Planning process. A further intent is to make a recommendation on which firm should be retained and under what conditions. SCOPE OF WORK Letters were sent on June 7, 2007 to the following firms: 1. KMK Consulting 2. RV Anderson Associates Limited 3. Totten Sims Hubicki Associates On June 29, 2007, KMK indicated that due to workload issues, they would not be able to submit a proposal. In the Request for Proposal (RFP), it was asked whether the identified engineering firm would have an interest in completing the required engineering work to support the preparation of a Secondary Plan for the Community of Craighurst. 0 It was noted in the RFP that a considerable amount of background work had already been completed in support of the Secondary Plan, in the form of a report prepared by Trow Engineering dated March 4, 2005. This report reviewed sewer, water, stormwater management and traffic issues in the Secondary Plan area. From a servicing perspective, the report identified a number of feasible options with respect to sewage disposal and water supply, However, a recommended option was not identified. It was also noted that a comprehensive Environmental Background Report prepared by Niblett Environmental Associates Inc. dated August 2000 had also been prepared. Lastly, it was noted that the Township has also carried out a comprehensive hydrogeological assessment and a Natural Heritage Assessment of the Oro Moraine in the last four years. The Ministry of Environment has previously reviewed the Trow report and is of the view that the report properly characterizes the existing situation and identifies a number of feasible options, particularly with respect to water supply and sewage disposal. However, the MOE has recommended to the approval authority (the County of Simcoe) that the Secondary Plan be supported by a Class Environmental Assessment that is integrated within a Planning Act process (as set out in Section A2.9.2 of the June 2000 Class EA process document) which reviews water, sewer and stormwater management issues collectively. In this regard, the RFP indicated that the Township is now interested in completing the project, substantially in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Environment. It was noted that it is hoped that the work completed to date by Trow will satisfy most of the Section A2.92 a) and b) and some of A2.92. c) requirements. The RFP indicated that all proposals should clearly indicate what is perceived as being required to complete the required background work to support the work required by Section A2.92. The proposal should also identify the budget for completing the project and its timing. It was also noted in the RFP that the Township requests that the work be completed by the end of 2007. REVIEW OF PROPOSALS As noted above, KMK declined to submit a proposal to complete the work. On this basis only two firms prepared proposals in accordance with the Request for Proposal dated June 7, 2007. Totten Sims Hubicki & Associates Submission It is indicated in the Totten Sims Hubicki & Associates (TSH) proposal that they have reviewed the existing background information and are satisfied that most of the requirements of the Class Environmental Assessment process have been met, although there is a need to identify a preferred solution and carry out some additional statutory public consultation. It is further indicated that the Barrie office of TSH has a considerable amount of experience in Class Environmental Assessments for similar projects. One such similar project is the West Shore Water and Waste Water Treatment Plant in the Township of Severn (Cumberland Beach), TSH has also been involved with the Coldwater Waste Water Treatment Plant and the Essa /Angus Mill Street Water Treatment Plant and the McGeorge Water Treatment Plant Upgrades. It is further indicated that they have very specific and relevant experience in the fields of waste water treatment and disposal, water supply and treatment and stormwater management. It is further noted that they have experience with transportation issues as well and that, while not specifically identified in the RFP as a task to be completed, it is suggested by TSH that one of F their senior transportation engineers review the transportation component of the Trow Report in detail and provide a summary of comments for inclusion in the EA documentation. The TSH work program includes the following eight tasks. 1. Review all existing documentation in detail; 2. Meet with representatives from MOE very early in the process and obtain their buy -in on the work plan and EA requirements; 1 Evaluate alternative solutions for sewer, water and stormwater management and identify a preliminary preference for each. Review and summarize the transportation information included in the Trow report and formulate comments and alternatives; 4. Since the last open house was in 2003, a public information centre should be held soon after the meeting with MOE to advise local residents of the status and process to be followed. 5. Determine the preferred solution for sewer, water and swm and confirm the applicable Class EA Schedule; 6. Identify alternative design concepts for the preferred solutions. 7. Consult with review agencies and conduct a final public information centre; and, 8. Document the project, problems, solutions, consultation process and preferred solution, in a manner to clearly justify the process and recommendations. Throughout the above process regular team meetings would be held to review project status and issues. TSH is prepared to begin work immediately once they are retained. Assuming the project is awarded in mid -July, TSH proposes that the project be completed by mid - December 2007. The overall project manager is proposed to be Doug Timms, P.Eng. Mr. Timms is a senior project manager and the Barrie office manager. Additional personnel include Rick Groves who was the project manager responsible for the recently completed West Shore Water and Sewage Works project in the Township of Severn, Yousef Saigh, who will be responsible for stormwater management and Al Lees, a civil technologist with over 30 years of experience in the field of municipal engineering and the primary contact person for the Township of Oro - Medonte at TSH with respect to engineering matters. In terms of costs it is proposed that the budget be set for the work identified at $29,995.00, not including GST. Fees for the renting of hall facilities for public information centres and newspaper advertisement would be paid directly by the Township. It is also noted that a hydrogeologist may be required to provide advice and if such advice is required, the Township would be responsible for the cost of this additional work. Given that Azimuth Environmental has carried out a considerable amount of work already for the Township of Oro - Medonte it is suggested that they be retained on an as- needed basis in the future as required. RV Anderson Associates Limited Submission It is indicated in the RV Anderson Associates Limited (RVA) proposal that they are of the opinion that some form of advanced sewage treatment will likely be required to support the development of a municipal sewage disposal system in Craighurst. On this basis they have added another firm (Hydromantis Inc.) to the team to assist with some additional desktop process modelling. It is further indicated that the principle objective of the engineering assignment is to develop and evaluate options for waste water treatment and effluent disposal for a proposed treatment plant in Craighurst and to obtain the appropriate support from the MOE for the preferred solution. 3 3 w'.f The RVA proposal reviews a number of potential treatment options that are available in Craighurst. It is indicated that, given their experience with the Horseshoe Valley Resort, they have very good understanding of the options that may be available in Craighurst. The following nine tasks are proposed: 1. Initiation meeting, data collection and review; 2. Meetings with the MOE; 3. Develop long list of options and evaluation criteria; 4. Workshop 1 — Present outcome of discussions with MOE; 5. Comparison costing and final evaluation; 6. Workshop 2; 7. Prepare material for public meeting; 8. Attend public meeting; and, 9. Final Report It is noted that the work plan deals exclusively with waste water treatment and does not deal at all with water supply or stormwater management. No public information centres, as required by the Class EA process are identified. It is noted that RVA team has a considerable amount of experience with waste water treatment, based on their work in Sutton, Mount Albert, New Tecumseth, King City, Walkerton and a number of other municipalities. RVA is currently retained by Horseshoe Valley Resort and is responsible for assessing the current physical condition of the plant and investigating future options for growth. The work is proposed to be completed by the end of 2007. The RVA team will be led by Mr. Vincent Nazareth, P.Eng. who has over 29 years of experience in the provision of consulting engineering services in the field of environmental engineering. Assisting Mr. Nazareth will be Mike Newbiging (the President of Hydromantis Inc.) John Slade, Lars Sterne and David Dunnett. The proposed cost for completing the work is $39,620.00 not including GST. It is noted that there may be a need for additional hydrogeological and archaeological work if required. CONCLUSION On the basis of a careful analysis of the proposals received, it is recommended that TSH be retained to complete the work required to support the adoption and eventual approval of a comprehensive Secondary Plan for the Craighurst community. This recommendation is based on the fact that TSH: • has the required experience particularly in the area of wastewater treatment; • has a considerable knowledge of the Township and the Craighurst Community; and, • can complete the project by the end of the year for a reasonable cost. It is noted that while the RVA proposal is well done, the proposal does not deal with water supply and stormwater management, both of which were specifically identified in the RFP as issues to be addressed. In addition, the RVA proposal did not specifically indicate that public information 4 centres as required by the Class EA process would be held. Instead, two workshops were proposed with a further public meeting. The funds for the proposed engineering works have been included in the 2007 capital budget. RECOMMENDATION On the basis of the above, it is recommended: 1. THAT Report No. BP 2007 -026 be received and adopted. 2. THAT staff be authorized to retain the services of TSH Associates as outlined in the proposal for engineering services for the Craighurst Secondary Plan dated July 2007. Respectfully submitted, C C 44 Nick McDonald, MCIP, RPP Partner C.A.O. Comments: Date: C.A.O. Dept. Head 5 ORO- MEDONTE RECREATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT GROUP MINUTES Thursday, June 14`h, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m. Administration Centre Present: Councillor John Crawford, Mayor Harry Hughes, Councillor Mel Coutanche, Ted Duncan, Carolyn Tripp, Mac Shiells Regrets: Reta Regelink, Bob Gregory Staff Present: Shawn Binns, Manager of Recreation & Community Services Chair: Councillor John Crawford called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 1. Adoption of Agenda RTS070614 -01: Moved by Mac Shiells, Seconded by Ted Duncan It is recommended that the agenda for the Oro - Medonte Recreation Technical Support Group meeting of Thursday, June 14`n, 2007 be adopted. Carried 2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: None. 3. Adoption of the Minutes: RTS070614 -02: Moved by Mac Shiells, Seconded by Carolyn Tripp It is recommended that the Minutes of the Oro - Medonte Recreation Technical Support Group meeting of Thursday, May 3'd, 2007 be adopted. Carried 4. Deputations: Advertising Partnership: Carol Benedetti gave a presentation regarding a proposed partnership between the Township of Oro - Medonte Parks & Recreation Department and the Oro - Medonte Chamber of Commerce wherein the Chamber would sell advertising. The advertising would be displayed in the Oro - Medonte Community Arena on rink boards, arena walls lobby benches and the ice resurfacer. Pricing would be per year based on a three year mandatory contract. If the demand for advertising became large enough, it was suggested that advertising could then be placed at Ball Diamonds, and at Bayview Memorial Park. Carol indicated that only Chamber members would be targeted for advertising and that the Chamber would receive 35% of the advertising revenue as their fee with the additional 65% going to the Recreation Department 8 - It was suggested that the target may be too narrow and that perhaps to entice Chamber members to advertise a discounted price could be offered to them. It was further suggested that a business card holder could be placed on the wall in the lobby and if someone did not want to go to the expense of a large advertisement they could place their business cards there for a nominal fee. Carol also discussed that the Township would have an initial expense for the purchase of Lexan for the arena boards. To commence this ice season there is a tight timeline. RTS070614 -03: Moved by Ted Duncan, Seconded by Carolyn Tripp It is recommended that the deputation by Carol Benedetti, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, regarding an advertising partnership between the Chamber of Commerce and the Township of Oro - Medonte be received. Carried 5. Items for Consideration/Discussion: Evaluation of Functioning — Councilor Crawford and Councilor Coutanche proposed developing a evaluation to ensure that the committee was working towards goals. A template will be prepared and will report back to group. 6. Correspondence: None. 7. Unfinished Business: (a) SCDSB Joint Use Agreement Shawn informed that the agreement had to be revised since it was last presented to the Group. More facility time (excluding the ice pad) had been given to the schools. Council has received a report on the updated agreement and it was adopted. The agreement will be going before the SCDSB early next week and we are hoping to have it in place very soon as we are working on our fall programs now and would like to include some school locations. RTS070614 -04: Moved by Mac Shiells, Seconded by Carolyn Tripp It is recommended that the update on the Simcoe County District School Board Joint Use Agreement given by Shawn Binns be received. Carried (b) Parkland Development Policy Shawn indicated that the Director of Planning as well as the Clerk has requested copies of Parkland Development Policies from the surrounding Municipalities. Orillia has indicated that parkland development is handled on a "case by case" basis. Barrie has indicated that their policy is quite comprehensive. Shawn further informed the Group that this is a very busy time for all Parks and Recreation Departments and we should not expect to receive answers until much later. RTS070614 -05 Moved by Carolyn Tripp, Seconded by Mac Shiells It is recommended that the report on the Parkland Development Policy given by Shawn Binns be received. Carried 8. Other /New Business (information or request for future information): (a) Recreation Fees Shawn presented the proposed new schedule of facility rental fees to the group and informed that because ice time was increased in 2006, it was not increased on this schedule. However, he proposed that the timing of prime time be changed to begin at 4:00 pm rather than 5:00 pm (other municipalities begin their prime time at 3:00 pm) and that all holidays be charged a prime time also. Shawn also pointed out that we would be adding SOCAN (society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada) charges to applicable events. In the past we have absorbed this cost which is actually lost revenue. A discussion ensued and some of the salient points that were made were: - AAA Icemen should be removed from the schedule - it is better to have small incremental increases each year than to have a large increase every X years. - public skating is a loss leader and as such the fees should remain the same to promote family activity - floor rental fee should remain the same as we don't receive many bookings - a sub committee should be struck consisting of two Group members and Shawn Binns to look into minor sports organizations fees and expenditures. Shawn indicated that as we are working on ice bookings now we need to have the Clerk present the proposed increases to Council as soon as possible. RTS070614 -06 Moved by Carolyn Tripp, Seconded by Mac Shiells It is recommended that the presentation given by Shawn Binns regarding the Recreation Facility Fee structure be received. And further that it is recommended to Council that they give favorable consideration to the draft 2008 Parks and Recreation fees as amended: - prime time and non prime ice time to increase by 4% - non ice rentals, public skating, banquet hall rentals be accepted as presented And further that Bali Diamond and Soccer pitch rentals be deferred. Carried (b) Simcoe County Trails Program Shawn informed the Group that the Huronia Trails and Greenways is rallying for a "Trails Co- ordinator". Within Oro - Medonte we don't spend time linking with trails or organizations beyond our boarders. If there was a Simcoe County Trails Co- ordinator, trail management throughout the County would be much more consistent. At this point, Huronia Trails and Greenways are only asking for support from Simcoe County municipalities in the form of a Council resolution. RTS070614 -07 Motion by Carolyn Tripp, Seconded by Mac Shiells It is recommended that the presentation given by Shawn Binns regarding the Simcoe county Trails Program be received. And further that Council give favorable consideration to drafting a resolution supporting the County initiative in creating a County Trails Program. Carried. (c) Arena Board Advertising RTS070614 -08 Motion by Mac Shiells, Seconded by Carolyn Tripp It is recommended that Council give favorable consideration to entering into a partnership with the Oro - Medonte Chamber of Commerce regarding the sale of advertising displayed within a recreation facility. Carried. (d) Summer Recess Shawn proposed that the Group recess for the months of July and August as had been done in the past. It was suggested that the Group had several projects which needed their attention i.e. Sweetwater Park and Line 4 Park The Group should meet again on June 26th to review the latest public input regarding Sweetwater Park as recommendations should go to Council for their meeting on July 18th RTS070614 -09 Motion by Carolyn Tripp, Seconded by Mac Shiells It is recommended that the Recreation Technical Support Group meets as required at the call of the Chair for the months of July and August and resume their monthly meetings beginning on September B'", 2007 Carried. (d) Change of Members It was suggested that an advertisement be placed the North Simcoe News August edition for a "youth" to join the Recreation Technical Support Group as a replacement for Mr. Bob Gregory who will be leaving us toward the end of the year. 9. Adjournment: RTS070614 -10 Motion by Carolyn Tripp, Seconded by Mac Shiells It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 9:14 p.m. Carried. 1 ! The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 26th at 7:00 pm in the Robinson Room of the Administration Centre. TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE ... Dept. Report No. To: Committee of the Whole Prepared By: RC2007 -11 Shawn Binns I Subject: Department: Council Playground Development in Parks and Recreation Arbourwood Park Date: C. of W. July 4, 2007 R.M. File #: Motion # Date: Roll #: BACKGROUND: At the Committee of the Whole meeting of May 2, 2007 Council passed Motion CW070502 -9 authorizing staff to proceed with the development of a playground in Arbourwood Park within the funds allocated in the 2007 budget. Staff was authorized to liaise with residents to solicit input on the development and location of the playground. To solicit input from residents a letter was sent out to all property owners within the Arbourwood community requesting written feedback on the proposed development of playground equipment within Arbourwood Park (Bock 101). The Recreation Master Plan — October 1, 1997, identifies the following for neighbourhood parks: Section 4 .3 Classification of Parkland provides for the intent of a neighborhood park. Sub section (a) states: "Neighborhood parks are intended to serve the immediate park and recreational needs of people in a neighbourhood planning area through the provision of outdoor active and passive recreational opportunities. Neighbourhood parks are not normally intended to attract significant numbers of park users residing beyond the local neighbourhood planning area. Neighbourhood parks also include tot lots, parkettes or other small parks and open space areas. A Facilities provided may include, but not be limited to, the following: a) area for instructional activities; b) playground apparatus; c) ball courts & other courts; d) landscaped areas, walkways, benches and tables. Arbourwood Park In 2006 the community volunteers prepared and submitted approximately fifty (50) questionnaires soliciting comments from surrounding residents (including the neighbours abutting the park). The input from residents indicated the desire to develop a playground in the Arbourwood subdivision. To solicit input from residents a letter was sent out to all property owners within the Arbourwood community requesting written feedback on the proposed development of playground equipment within Arbourwood Park (Bock 101). A map of Arbourwood Park (Block 101) is attached (Attachment 1) for reference. Of the approximate 95 letters sent out to residents, staff has received responses from 3 households opposed to the development of a playground. Concerns were around vandalism, and the desire to keep parkland as open space and for passive recreation i.e. park benches, walking trails etc. At the Recreation Technical Support Group meeting of June 26`" the group reviewed the playground plans and feedback and recommended the development of a playground within Arbourwood Park (Block 101). It should also be noted that the parklands in Arbourwood have not yet been assumed by the municipality however provisions in the subdivision agreement permit recreational development. The Director of Engineering and Environmental services advised that the parklands will be assumed in approximately two (2) years and that there are no issues with the development of a playground. Staff has worked with the volunteer group to develop the design and selection of equipment of the playground equipment being proposed. It is recommended that Council give favourable consideration to the development of a playground within the Arbourwood Park (Block 101) and that Block 102 and Block 103 (Red Oak Crescent) remain as areas for passive recreation linking to the parkland to the Lake Country Oro- Medonte Rai! Trail. RECOMMENDATIONS : 1. That Report No. RC2007 -11 be received and adopted 2. That staff be authorized to proceed with the development of a playground in Arbourwood Park (Block 101) on Basswood Circle Respectfully submitted, Shawn Binns Manager of Recreation and Community Services '--"' -2- d�-r C.A.O. Comments: Date: C.A.O. Dept. Head -3- 'oi 1110 70w, TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE 10q A :101 no Dept. Report No. To: Committee of the Whole Prepared By: RC2007 -12 Major and minor sports fields; Shawn Binns Ball courts & other courts; Subject: Department: Council Playground Development in Parks and Recreation Areas for unstructured use; Ramey Memorial Park Parking areas; Date: C. of W. July 5, 2007 R.M. File #: Motion # Date: Roll #: BACKGROUND: b, onna c+nff roroivori o rom io¢t frnm tha Mnnnstone Volunteer Recreation Committee requesting the development of a playground within Ramey Memorial Park, a map (Attachment #1) has been attached for reference. During the 2007 budget deliberations Council allocated funds to develop a Playground in Ramey within Ramey Memorial Park. ANALYSIS: The Recreation Master Plan — October 1, 1997, identifies the following for Community parks: Section 4 .3 Classification of Parkland provides for the intent of a Community park. Sub section (b) states: "Community parks are intended to serve the recreational needs of people in a community planning area through the provision of a range of outdoor and indoor recreational opportunities. . Community Parks are primarily intended to accommodate active sports and recreational activities but may also include areas for passive recreation. Facilities provided may include, but not be limited to, the following: a) Lighted sport, recreation or entertainment facilities; b) Major and minor sports fields; c) Ball courts & other courts; d) Playground apparatus; e) Landscaped areas for passive activities f) Areas for unstructured use; g) Parking areas; h) Lighting, benches, picnic tables, restrooms, change rooms, walkways, and landscaping A letter was sent to all adjacent property owners requesting their input on the proposed playground development in Ramey Memorial Park. Two responses were received in full support of the initiative. Staff has liaised with the volunteer group to design the site and select the equipment for the proposed development. The Moonstone Volunteer Recreation Committee has completed their fundraising initiatives and has committed their portion (50 %) for the funding to the playground development. At the Recreation Technical Support Group meeting of June 26"' the group reviewed the playground plans and feedback and recommended the development of a playground in Ramey Memorial Park. It hereby being recommended that Council give favourable consideration to the development of a Playground within Ramey Memorial Park 1. THAT Report No. RC2007 -12 be received and adopted. 2. AND THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the development of a playground in Ramey Memorial Park on a 50/50 cost share basis within the 2007 budget allocation. Respectfully submitted, Shawn Binns Manager of Recreation and Community Services C.A.O. Comments: Date: roe- f- '`i-'_ C.A.O. Dept. Head -2- ff ' M4 � f Public Parkland Inventory- Municipal RAMEY MEMORIAL PARK (formerly Robin Crest - Pump House Property) • 40 PLblic Parkland �1 �. 11 / 100 2DO Wters Ownership- Township of Oro - Medonte Site Location- 5464 Line 8 N (Near corner of Agnes Street) Legal Description- Plan M101 Blk A to Blk G RP51116159 Part I Existing Facilities- Pump house building and circular storage; 4 season lit multi use pad Access & Services- Gravel coming in to pump house, road turns into gravel Size- 1.55 hectares Water Frontage- None Topography- High at pump house, rest flat. Gradual slope to south Vegetation- Grass Drainage- Swale to back half, south -east corner Views- Residential and forest Municipal Official Plan- Rural Settlement Area Municipal Zoning Bylaw- Open Space Date of Registered Plan- June 13, 1977 J TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE REPORT Dept. Report No. To: Committee of the Whole Prepared By: RC2007 -13 Shawn Binns Council Subject: Shelswell Park Development Department: Parks and Recreation C. of W. Date: July 5, 2007 R.M. File #: Motion # Date: Roll #: BACKGROUND: During the 2007 budget deliberations Council allocated funds based on a community initiated request to construct an outdoor rink within the Harbourwood community. On May 17`h• 2007 the Harbourwood / Shelswell park community volunteer committee hosted an information night to discuss the possibility of the development of a playground and multi purpose pad within the community. Approximately 20 people were in attendance with the majority of residents in favcur of a multi- purpose pad. As a follow up to the meeting, a letter was sent out by staff, to all residents south of Ridge Rd between the Fifth line and the Seventh line informing them of the proposal to develop a multi - purpose pad in the north section of Shelswell Park (Attachment #1), and requesting that their written input be forwarded to staff for review. ANALYSIS: Proposed Multi- Purpose Pad in sneiswen rarK The Recreation Master Plan - October 1, 1997, identifies the following for community parks: Section 4 .3 Classification of Parkland provides for the intent of a Community park. Sub section (b) states: "Community parks are intended to serve the recreational needs of people in a community planning area through the provision of a range of outdoor and indoor recreational opportunities. . Community Parks are primarily intended to accommodate active sports and recreational activities but may also include areas for passive recreation. Facilities provided may include, but not be limited to, the following: "' a) Lighted sport, recreation or entertainment facilities; b) Major and minor sports fields; c) Ball courts & other courts; d) Playground apparatus; e) Landscaped areas for passive activities f) Areas for unstructured use; g) Parking areas; h) Lighting, benches, picnic tables, restrooms, change rooms, walkways, and landscaping The Recreation Master Plan also recommends that recreation facilities be developed to facilitate multiple uses whenever possible to maximize usage. From the community feedback received there were four responses received opposed to the development of a multi- purpose pad in Shelswell Park, the following is a summary of concerns: • Noise and possible vandalism • Ongoing Maintenance • Parking • A Permanent Structure The following would be implemented to address and control these concerns Noise and Vandalism — The noise would be minimal as there would be no boards surrounding the multi purpose pad reducing noise from pucks etc. The surrounding vegetation will provide a sound buffer and will be pruned to improve visibility in wooded areas. Having a community presence will reduce the potential for vandalism. Ongoing Maintenance of the ice surface will be done by the community in partnership with the Township. The Township would assume the responsibility of routine maintenance for the park Parking area would be located in North Section of Shelswell Park which will reduce parking issues in the waterfront portion of Shelswell Park and along adjacent sections of Lakeshore Boulevard A permanent structure: To not adversely affect the aesthetics of the area, the multi - purpose pad would not have boards. At the Recreation Technical Support Group meeting of June 26t" the group reviewed the feedback and recommended the development of a Multi- Purpose Pad in Shelswell Park. Taking into account the feedback from residents, the Recreation Technical Support Group, and reviewing the Recreation Master Plan, it is recommended that Council give favourable consideration to the development of a multi - purpose pad in the north section of Shelswell Park. RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. That Report No. RC2007 -13 be received and adopted. 2. That staff be authorized to assist the community with fundraising initiatives. 3. That a Township account be set up and tax receipts be issued for donations towards the Shelswell Park Multi- Purpose pad. 4. That once the community has raised the funds / donations in kind, as identified in the Capital Parkland Development Policy, that staff be authorized to proceed with the development of a multi- purpose pad in Shelswell park within the 2007 budget allocation. -2- Respectfully submitted, W, =�� Shawn Binns Manager of Recreation and Community Services C.A.O. Comments: 7 Date: C.A.O. Dept. Head -3- 5 C El Public Parkland Inventory- Municipal SHELSWELL PARK 1 � M39 .• �1= Ownership- Township of Oro - Medonte Site Location- A) 118 Lakeshore Road West (backs onto Shelswell Blvd) B) 133 Lakeshore Road West (backs onto Lake Simcoe) Legal Description- A) Plan 755 Blk A B) 125, 127, 129, 131 & 135; Con 7 Plan 755 Lot 51 to 56 Blk B Pt Lot 27 Existing Facilities- None. Access & Services -Paved road Size- A) 2.65 hectares B) .95 hectares Water Frontage- A) None B) 187.25 meters (Small gravel beach, rest is rocky with trees at lake shore) Over 0 TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE .,- Dept. Report No. RC2007 -14 To: Committee of the Whole I Prepared By: Shawn Binns Council C. of W. Motion # Date: Subject: Request for Proposal for Playground Equipment Department: Parks and Recreation Date: July 10, 2007 R.M. File #: Roll #: BACKGROUND: During the 2007 budget deliberations Council allocated funding for the development of playground equipment in Arbourwood Park and Ramey Memorial Park. By -Law 2004 -112 establishes purchasing and tendering procedures for the Corporation of the Township of Oro- Medonte. On May 10, 2007 staff proceeded with a request for proposals to nine (9) playground equipment manufacturers with for the design, supply, delivery and supervised installation of playground equipment inclusive of taxes within the following budgets. Arbourwood Park - $15,000 Ramey Memorial Park- $40,000 A total of six (6) requests for proposals were received from the following companies: 1. CanPlay / UreTech Surfaces 2. Kompan Inc 3. Recreation Playsystems 4. Jambette Playground Equipment 5. Belair Recreational Products 6. Little Tykes Proposals were reviewed by staff and respective volunteer playground committees and evaluated based on the following criteria: • Variety of play options for various ages • CSA Compliance and Safety • Probability of Vandalism • Aesthetics • Warranty • Value for dollar Some variations to the initial designs submitted were made by staff and the community groups to take advantage of discounted equipment to reduce expenditures, while maximizing value for dollar. Belair _ Recreational products was the preferred supplier based on the criteria outlined above. 1 Arbourwood Park Design (Attachment #1) $14,577.70 including PST Ramey Memorial Park Design (Attachment #2) $27,278.96 including PST Note: Site preparation will be done internally through public works and an additional expense for sand will be incurred within allocated budget. RECOMMENDATION(S): I� 1. THAT Report No. #RC2007 -14 be received 2. THAT staff be authorized to purchase playground equipment for Arbourwood Park, and Ramey Memorial Park from Belair Recreational Products at a cost of $41,856.66 inclusively. 3. AND FURTHER that the companies who submitted proposals be notified of Councils decision. Respectfully Submitted, Shawn Binns Manager of Recreation and Community Services C.A.O. Comments: Date: C.A.O. Dept. Head ® Bn.swwxwix.a'R "Kull N. .m h.-,T Tim ru (f rr+vuua w ■ v ww bel irpl.aygrou.nd.c >udly Manufactured In Paris, ON 1- 800 - 387 - 6318 wyy""gqyyW �t W w'✓ M F�.1 )udly Manufactured In Paris, ON 1- 800 - 387 -6318 TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE .,- Dept. Report No. RC2007 -15 To: Council Prepared By: Shawn Binns Council C. of W. Motion # Date: Subject: Sweetwater Park Conceptual Design Department: Parks and Recreation Date: July 11, 2007 R.M. File #: Roll #: 31i�{rT T�117r!I•ii At the Council meeting of June 13, 2007 staff presented report RC 2007 -09 regarding the final draft conceptual design for Sweetwater Park. Council approved the draft conceptual site plan prepared by John Bell and Associates in principle, and staff was requested to report back with a summary of the public comment received. ANALYSIS: A total of 4 responses were received from the public, the following is a summary: • Request to include an area for lawn bowling • Recommendation to include refrigeration for multi - purpose pad • Recommendation for sponsorship and naming rights as methods of fundraising • Comment in favour of the smaller development for the park Staff was also requested to investigate the costs of a refrigeration system for the multi - purpose pad and the costs to prepare the concrete with necessary piping for future refrigeration. The costs for a refrigerated multi -use pad 50'x100' (Attachment 1) and 60'x 120' (Attachment 2) are attached for review. Option 1- Draft Conceptual Design for 60'120' multi -use pad without refrigeration ITEM QUANTITY UNIT PRICE COST Site preparation, Earthworks, Site Servicing, Utilities I Unit $ 45,000 Lump Sum $ 45,000 Septic Field 270sgm I Unit $ 20,000 Lump Sum $ 20,000 Roadway /Parking- 12' depth granular /excavation 600cu.m 600 Units $ 42 Lump Sum $ 25,200 Multi Use Pad - Ice Rink Floor, Sports Pad 120' x 60' 666 sqm $ 63,000 Lump Sum $ 63,000 Playground and Tot Lot - Equipment, sand/safety surface, curbing I Unit $ 62,000 Lump Sum $ 62,000 Pavilion with 6" concrete base 254sgm 1 Unit $ 45,000 Lump Sum $ 45,000 Toboggan Hill- General Grading Minimal Prep I Unit $ 5,000 Lump Sum $ 5,000 Light Fixtures 7 Units $ 2,400 Per Unit $ 16,800 Screening Vegatation - supply, installed, staked, mulched 45 Units $ 340 Per Unit $ 15,300 Entry Sign I Unit $ 1500 Per Unit $ 1,000 Building- Bathrooms, Storage, Skate Change 1075 sgft I Unit $ $135 sq ft $ $ 145,125 Consultants Fees Subtotal $ $ 27,125 478,950 GST $ Subtotal $ 470,550 28,737 Total $ GST $ 28,233 507,687 Total $ 498,783 Option 2 - Draft Conceptual Design with 50'x100' multi -use pad with refrigeration piping Note: Pavillion removed ITEM QUANTITY UNIT PRICE COST Site preparation, Earthworks, Site Servicing, Utilities I Unit $ 45,000 Lump Sum $ 45,000 Septic Field 270sgm 1 Unit $ 20,000 Lump Sum $ 20,000 Roadway /Parking- 12' depth granular /excavation 600cu.m 600 Units $ 42 Lump Sum $ 25,200 Multi Use Pad - Ice Rink Floor, Sports Pad 100' x 50' with piping $ $ 116,400 Lump Sum $ 116,400 Playground and Tot Lot- Equipment, sand/safety surface, curbing I Unit $ 62,000 Lump Sum $ 62,000 Toboggan Hill- General Grading Minimal Prep 1 Unit $ 5,000 Lump Sum $ 5,000 Light Fixtures 7 Units $ 2,400 Per Unit $ 16,800 Screening Vegatation - supply, installed, staked, mulched 45 Units $ 340 Per Unit $ 15,300 Entry Sign 1 Unit $ 1500 Per Unit $ 1,000 Building - Bathrooms, Storage, Skate Change 1075 sgfl 1 Unit $ $135 sq It 145,125 $ 145,125 Consultants Fees $ 27,125 $ 27,125 Subtotal $ 540,250 Subtotal $ 478,950 GST $ 32,415 GST $ 28,737 Total $ 572,665 Total $ 507,687 Option 3 - Draft Conceptual Design with 50'x100' multi -use pad with refrigeration piping and refrigeration system. Note Pavilion removed ITEM QUANTITY UNIT PRICE COST Site preparation, Earthworks, Site Servicing, Utilities I Unit $ 45,000 Lump Sum $ 45,000 Septic Field 270sgm 1 Unit $ 20,000 Lump Sum $ 20,000 Roadway /Parking - 12' depth granular /excavation 600cu.m 600 Units $ 42 lump Sum $ 25,200 Multi Use Pad - Ice Rink Floor, Sports Pad 100' x 50' with piping and refrigeration $ 177,700 Lump Sum $ 177,700 Playground and Tot Lot - Equipment, sand/safety surface, curbing 1 Unit $ 62,000 Lump Sum $ 62,000 Toboggan Hill- General Grading Minimal Prep I Unit $ 5,000 Lump Sum $ 5,000 Light Fixtures 7 Units $ 2,400 Per Unit $ 16,800 Screening Vegatation - supply, installed, staked, mulched 45 Units $ 340 Per Unit $ 15,300 Entry Sign I Unit $ 1500 Per Unit $ 1,000 Building - Bathrooms, Storage, Skate Change 1075 sqft I Unit $ $135 sq ft $ 145,125 Consultants Fees $ 27,125 Subtotal $ 540,250 GST $ 32,415 Total $ 572,665 It is recommended that Council give favourable consideration to Option #2. Sweetwater Park is a being developed as a Township Park, with amenities to serve the Township. By creating the multi- purpose pad with the refrigeration piping, the potential exists to install a refrigeration system and extend the ice surface for approximately 4 months, making the park a winter destination for residents. The design of the proposed building would also accommodate the need to store additional ice maintenance equipment required for a refrigerated ice surface in the future. Additional expenses to convert to a refrigerated system would include capital expenses for a shed or fencing to contain the fi1-\ refrigeration units, the purchase of additional ice maintenance equipment and additional operational expenses for energy use and staff time. The addition of the pavilion could be added into the 2008 budget deliberations or developed at a later date should the need arise. RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. That Report No. #RC2007 -15 be received and adopted 2. That Council approve the final draft conceptual plan for Sweetwater Park as amended to include a multi - purpose pad with refrigeration system piping, and the removal of the pavilion. 3. And that staff be authorized to proceed with the tendering for the development of Sweetwater Park. Shawn Binns Manager of Recreation and Community Services C.A.O. Comments: Date: C.A.O. Dept. Head -3- C2 -3375 North Service Rd. Burlington, Ontario, Canada UN 3G2 1C. R (905) 632 -8840 F: (905) 632 -6723 ,— Rink Design Build BUDGET PROPOSAL QC #803 March 15, 2006 4 Pages Shawn Binns Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro, ON LOL 2X0 Email: sbinns @oro- medonte.ca RE: Custom Ice Rink and Sports Pad Custom Ice is pleased to offer the following budget proposal for a 50' wide x 100' long refrigerated ice skating rink and permanent concrete sports pad for the Township of Oro - Medonte. Custom Ice proposes to provide a fully operational refrigerated ice rink floor and refrigeration system to create a 50' x 100' permanent outdoor ice skating rink in a 52' x 104' concrete pad suitable for 4 -5 months of outdoor ice under typical weather conditions of 10 °C (50° F) or less. The equipment is detailed below. Our budget proposal includes the following Main Components: A. Ice Rink Floor and Sports Pad —Custom Ice will supply an install a 50' wide x 100' long permanent ice rink floor suitable for winter ice skating and summer sports activities. The floor will consist of the following component: • 12.5 Roll- Out -RinkTM prefabricated piping rolls each 4' wide x 100' long and consisting of 5/8" tubes spaced at 2" c/c. • 3" supply and return polyethylene header pipes welded and encased in concrete • 2 layers of 1" rigid floor insulation with taped seams • One (1) 6 mil poly liner slip sheet • 2" high steel chairs spaced at 24" c/c to elevate the components in the floor • 2 layers of ro: ^forcing steel, tied with 24" overlapped seams • Supply all concrete for rink floor including 5000 psi concrete, superplastisizer, air entrainment and premium aggregate • Form, place and finish concrete for rink floor including all labor, concrete pump and all required equipment • Provide minimum 28 day wet felt curing of concrete Custom Ice will supply all materials and labor for installation of components above. Custom Ice will also level the stone screenings noted below. Customer (or his contractor) shall be responsible for site excavation and compacting, if required, supply and placement of 4 " -6" @ 3/4 stone and 2 " -3" of stone screenings. Custom Ice will level the screenings to +/- 1/4" prior to installing components above. Any landscaping, retaining wall, site access provision, trenching (for pipe, water and electrical) are by others. B. Ice Rink Refrigeration System: Custom Ice will supply and install: • Three (3) RinkMateTm refrigeration chillers capable of approximately 30 tons of refrigeration using R404a at design conditions. • This refrigeration capacity is suitable for 4 -5 months of outdoor ice operation. • Refrigeration units will be controlled by an automatic ice temperature control system which will start and stop the RinkMateTM chillers to maintain the desired ice temperature (ex. 23° F) • Refrigeration units shall be placed on a concrete pad (by Custom Ice) and connected to ice rink piping using 4" PVC pipes. • Refrigeration units require 100 amps per chiller, 230 vac, 1 ph, 60 hz. (3 phase units available) • Refrigeration system includes one (1) glycol circulation pump, complete charge of ethylene glycol, all required valves, fittings, gauges and connections. Note: Electrical service and connections to refrigeration unit are by others. C. Main Piping: Custom Ice will supply and install: • 4" SCH 80 PVC polyethylene main piping from the refrigeration unit to the ice rink floor up to 20 feet away. • Piping will be insulated and buried underground. Note: Trenching, excavation and backfilling are by others. Backfilling will require min 8" deep W stone to cover pipes over their entire length. D. Ice Making and Maintenance: Custom ice will supply: • Training for initial ice making • One (1) 4' manual ice resurfacerlflooder to clean and finish the ice. • This resurfacer connects to any common garden hose and can easily be passed around the ice to maintain a high quality ice surface. BUDGET Supply and Install Price .................... ............................... .$177,700.00 (for all items above not including exclusions, PST Included, GST ExtrC (CDN Funds, Freight included) BUDGET to supply and install Items A and C only in first phase of project with Items C and D provided in second phase of project. Phase One — Concrete, piping, headers and mains ...........$116,400.00 Phase Two — Chillers, pumps, glycol and training .............$ 61,300.00 (for all items above not including exclusions, PST Included, GST Extra) (CDN Funds, Freight included) * *Pricing is subject to change upon completion of a site review by Custom Ice engineering staff"* 2 C2 -3375 North Service Rd. Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7N 3G2 rC P:(905)632 -8840 F:(905)632 -6723 Rink Design Build BUDGET PROPOSAL QC #803.1 July 10, 2007 4 Pages Shawn Binns Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro, ON LOL 2X0 Email: sbinns @oro- medonte.ca RE: Custom Ice Rink and Sports Pad Custom Ice is pleased to offer the following budget proposal for a 60' wide x 120' long refrigerated ice skating rink and permanent concrete sports pad for the Township of Oro- Medonte. Custom Ice proposes to provide a fully operational refrigerated ice rink floor and refrigeration system to create a 60' x 120' permanent outdoor ice skating rink in a 62' x 124' concrete pad suitable for 4 -5 months of outdoor ice under typical weather conditions of 10 °C (50° F) or less. The equipment is detailed below. Our budget proposal includes the following Main Components: A. Ice Rink Floor and Sports Pad — Custom Ice will supply an install a 60' wide x 120' long permanent ice rink floor suitable for winter ice skating and summer sports activities. The floor will consist of the following component: • 15 Roll- Out -RinkTM prefabricated piping rolls each 4' wide x 120' long and consisting of 5/8" tubes spaced at 2" c/c. • 4" supply and return polyethylene header pipes welded and encased in concrete • 2 layers of 1" rigid floor insulation with taped seams • One (1) 6 mil poly liner slip sheet • 2" high steel chairs spaced at 24" c/c to elevate the components in the floor • 2 layers of reinforcing steel, tied with 24" nveriapped seams • Supply all concrete for rink floor including 5000 psi concrete, superplastisizer, air entrainment and premium aggregate • Form, place and finish concrete for rink floor including all labor, concrete pump and all required equipment • Provide minimum 28 day wet felt curing of concrete Custom Ice will supply all materials and labor for installation of components above. Custom Ice will also level the stone screenings noted below. Customer (or his contractor) shall be responsible for site excavation and compacting, if required, supply and placement of 4 " -6" @ 3/4 stone and 2 " -3" of stone screenings. Custom Ice will level the screenings to +1- 114" prior to installing components above. Any landscaping, retaining wall, site access provision, trenching (for pipe, water and electrical) are by others. B. Ice Rink Refrigeration System: Custom Ice will supply and install: • Four (4) RinkMateTm refrigeration chillers capable of approximately 40 tons of refrigeration using R404a at design conditions. • This refrigeration capacity is suitable for 4 -5 months of outdoor ice operation. • Refrigeration units will be controlled by an automatic ice temperature control system which will start and stop the RinkMateT" chillers to maintain the desired ice temperature (ex. 23° F) • Refrigeration units shall be placed on a concrete pad (by Custom Ice) and connected to ice rink piping using 4" PVC pipes. • Refrigeration units require 100 amps per chiller, 230 vac, 1 ph, 60 hz. (3 phase units available) • Refrigeration system includes one (1) glycol circulation pump, complete charge of ethylene glycol, all required valves, fittings, gauges and connections. Note: Electrical service and connections to refrigeration unit are by others. C. Main Piping: Custom Ice will supply and install: • 4" SCH 80 PVC polyethylene main piping from the refrigeration unit to the ice rink floor up to 20 feet away. • Piping will be insulated and buried underground. Note: Trenching, excavation and backfilling are by others. Backfilling will require min 8" deep 3/4" stone to cover pipes over their entire length. D. Ice Making and Maintenance: Custom Ice will supply: • Training for initial ice making • One (1) 4' manual ice resurfacer /flooder to clean and finish the ice. • This resurfacer connects to any common garden hose and can easily be passed around the ice to maintain a high quality ice surface. BUDGET Supply and Install Price ... ............................... ....................$273,000.00 (for all items above not including exclusions, PST Included, GST Extra) (CDN Funds, Freight included) BUDGET to supply and install Items A and C only in first phase of project with items C and D provided in second phase of project. Phase One — Concrete, piping, headers and mains ...........$168,000.00 Phase Two — Chillers, pumps, glycol and training .............$ 105,000.00 (for all items above not including exclusions, PST Included, GST Extra) (CDN Funds, Freight included) "Pricing is subject to change upon completion of a site review by Custom Ice engineering staff" OPTIONS: 1. Custom Ice Boards Options: a) Custom Ice Rink Polyethylene Boards: Custom Ice Inc. will supply and install a complete 42" high portable Custom Ice dasher board system to create a 60' x 120'x 15' radius ice hockey rink. The boards will be fastened together and securely anchored to the concrete using cast in place in anchors. • Includes 2 @ 36" man gates • One 120" machine gate • Boards are suitable for seasonal takedown and storage or relocation. • Boards will be composed of: • 1.5" powder coated steel frame with 1/4" foot plate • 3/8" white polyethylene rink board facing • ''/2" colored polyethylene cap rail • '/4" colored polyethylene kick strip "Please Note: Polyethylene facing will warp and discolor if exposed to extreme summer temperatures. We recommend covering and storing the boards on a seasonal basis. Supply and Install Price ................ ............................... .....................$51,900.00 b) As above but using Fiberglass facing for year -round outdoor use Supply and Install Price ................ ............................... .....................$72,500.00 2. RinkRover Ice Tractor /Resurfacer - Custom Ice will supply only one "Rink Rover" Custom Ice Tractor to simplify ice rink maintenance. Ice Tractor will scrape ice, collect ice shavings and lay a smooth water layer on the ice. System comes complete with John Deere garden tractor, removable ice resurfacing attachment, removable water storage tank, power winch, control valve and removable flooding towel bar. Also includes a lawn attachment for summer use. SupplyOnly Price ........................ ............................... .....................$11,750.00 3. Custom Ice Ice Scraper - Heavy weight steel scraper with comfort handle and with 12" blade for quick and easy scraping of imperfections on your ice surface. 12" Blade Price .......................... ............................... ........................$195.00 4. EnerShieldTM Outdoor Ice Cover - Reflective and insulating ice cover in 4' wide sections to lengthen ice season and save in refrigeration energy costs. Price per square foot ..................... ............................... ......................$0.82 /sgft 5. NHL Style Hockey Goal Frames — Welded NHL style goal frame 44" deep with rounded back and constructed of 2" steel pipe, red colour and complete with pre- strung NHL style heavy white knotless netting and NHL padding. Price per pair of goal nets ............ ............................... ......................$1,750.00 6. Practice Hockey Goal Frames — Practice goal frame 28" deep with squared back and constructed of 2" steel pipe, red colour and complete with pre- strung heavy duty white knotless netting. Price per pair of goal nets ............ ............................... ......................$1,060.00 7. Rink Lighting - Custom Ice will supply and install metal halide rink / court lighting. Each includes 20' black light post and anchoring base assembly. All electrical connections by others. Price per light installed ....................................... ..............................$ 3,500.00 We trust this information is helpful and please feel free to call if you have any additional questions. 1.866- 887 -8840 or cell (905) 815 -2735. Sincerely, MWMAIA Greg Dean Custom Ice Inc. Exclusions (Items which may be required but not supplied by Custom Ice Inc.) 1. Building permit, electrical permit, any required licenses or fees 2. Electrical service and connections to refrigeration unit, pump starter and /or lights 3. Trenching for power and pipe lines 4. Shed, fencing or cabin to secure refrigeration equipment 5. Water supply for ice making 6. Hot water heating for ice resurfacing 7. Excavation and leveling of rink sub base to Custom Ice satisfaction 8. Any retaining wall or landscaping if required 9. Any special work required for drainage design may be extra 10. Any specific work required for access to site 11. Initial ice making. Training provided by Custom Ice Inc. 12. Seasonal takedown, set up and /or storage of equipment 13. Regular ice maintenance; including flooding, resurfacing and removal of snow, ice and debris Warranty: All equipment included in this proposal is guaranteed for one (1) year from date of completion of the original installation and payment of contract in full. Any item that is defective, under normal working conditions, during this time period will be repaired or replaced, at our option. Terms & Conditions: • All pricing in CDN Funds is intended for budget purposes only • 8 -10 weeks lead time required from receipt of approved customer drawings • All freight is included • Local permits or licensing are not included and are the responsibility of the buyer • All pricing is intended for budget purposes only and is subject to site review by Custom Ice Engineering Staff Payment Schedule: • 50% deposit with signed contract • 20% Prior to delivery of rink floor materials • 20% Prior to delivery of chiller • 10% Balance with completion prior to startup