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09 05 2007 COW AgendaTOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 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. Mika Jantunen, re: Permit # 244 -06 — 5745 Line 3 North. 5. CORRESPONDENCE: a) Frank Daulby, correspondence dated August 27, 2007 re: Canada Post Rural Delivery. b) Michelle Strain, correspondence dated August 29, 2007 re: Permission to Park school bus at Ramey Memorial Park. c) Wayne R. Wilson, CAO /Secretary Treasurer, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, correspondence dated August 23, 2007 re: Invitation to Source Protection Meeting. d) Ontario 9 -1 -1 Advisory Board, correspondence received August 1, 2007 re: 9 -1 -1 Advisory Board Seeks Assistance. e) Laura S. Lee, City Clerk, City of Orillia, correspondence dated August 15, 2007 re: Joint Venture Agreement — Lake Simcoe Regional Airport. f) Zenon Chwaluk, President, Ukrainian National Federation of Canada, Toronto Branch, correspondence dated August 14, 2007 re: Ukrainian Camp — Clean and Clear Order issued May 5, 2006, Report PW 2007 -04. g) Slawko Borys, President, Sokil Property Owners Association, correspondence dated received August 28, 2007 re: Sokil Property Owners Association concerns. h) Len Leach, President, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, correspondence dated August 20, 2007 re: Hydro One Helicopter Services — Occupancy Date. i) Leslie Saila, correspondence dated August 30, 2007 re: Building Permits and Fines. 6. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: a) Councillor Evans, re: Culvert — Line 10 South below Ridge Road. b) Deputy Mayor Hough, re: Electronic Equipment Recycling. c) Report No. TR2007 -18, Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, re: Accounting Tangible Capital Assets. 7. PUBLIC WORKS: a) Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Verbal Update On Canada Post Rural Delivery. b) Report No. PW2007 -14, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Divestiture of Small Harbour Facilities at Hawkestone and Carthew Bay. c) Report No. PW2007 -15, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Additional Road Paving Projects. 8. ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: a) Report No. EES2007 -28, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, re: Greg and Shawna Oldfield — Request to Connect to Existing Horseshoe Valley Zone II Water System — 3099 Line 4 North. 9. BUILDING, PLANNING AND BY -LAW ENFORCEMENT: a) Committee of Adjustment, minutes of August 16, 2007 meeting. b) Report No. BP2007 -033, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services, re: Zoning By -law Amendment for Lester & Rosetta Parry, Part W 1h Lot 8, Concession 3 (Oro), Part 1, Plan 51 R- 16380, 2105 Line 2 North. c) Report No. BP2007 -034, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services, re: Zoning By -Law Amendment for Elizabeth May, East Part Lot 15, West Part Lot 16, Concession 9 (Oro), 696 15/16 Sideroad. 10. EMERGENCY SERVICES: None. 11. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: a) Report No. RC2007 -17, Shawn Binns, Manager of Recreation and Community Services re: Playground Development in Harbourwood Park. [deferred from August 15, 2007 meeting] — (to be distributed at the meeting.) 2 12.IN- CAMERA: a) Paul Gravelle, Acting CAO, re: Personnel Matter. b) Paul Gravelle, Acting CAO, re: Personnel Matter. c) Paul Gravelle, Acting CAO, re: Personnel Matter. d) Paul Gravelle, Acting CAO, re: Property Matter. e) Paul Gravelle, Acting CAO, re: Property Matter, 13.ADJOURNMENT: 3 ADDENDUMth' COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Wednesday, September 5, 2007 5. CORRESPONDENCE: j) Keith Sherman, Co- ordinator, Severn Sound Environmental Association, correspondence dated September 4, 2007 re: Municipal Membership on Source Protection Committee. k) Gayle Wood, Chief Administrative Officer, Virginia Hackson, Chair, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, correspondence dated September 4, 2007 re: LSRCA Group — Source Protection Committee Municipal Membership. 6. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: d) Councillor Coutanche, correspondence from Dollores Wadden dated September 3, 2007 re: Speed Limit at Entrance to Oro Hills /Horseshoe Valley Road. 9. BUILDING, PLANNING AND BY -LAW ENFORCEMENT: d) Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services, correspondence dated September 4, 2007 re: Permission to Temporarily Reside in a Trailer — G. Rankin [confidential correspondence dated July 19, 2007 distributed under separate cover]. dIHSNMOI d1NOaAW -OHO 1001 1 t snd (13AI333H TSE#c 2 LiowJ5 0 - ( iAl c.l •J U '1P L N�Q `.r �"�' i'i U - TkT- WaVqg, (� G$o chc-iS Iay� • �5�� k t�j 5 �,�j 05 Li � 1 i • .s 8/29/2007 Page 2 of 3 Monday, August,27, 2007 .F Mayor Harry Hughes and councilor Mel Comanche Dear Sirs: As you are aware Canada Post recently contacted its customers in Oro - Medonte, advising them that their mailboxes were under traffic safety review. The result of this review is that many, if not all, of the residents in the hills of Oro - medonte are being forced to move their mail boxes to a safer delivery location -- usually a flat open spot on a roadway. This appears to be a reasonable accommodation in the interest of safety for Canada Post delivery personnel. However, a safer delivery location does not necessarily translate into a safer overall location. With few exceptions, the new mail box location is often well away from the homeowner's driveway. During winter months residents will be responsible to travel to their new mail box location and clear the snow from around their mail box to be guaranteed mail delivery; a practice that is sure to see a pedestrian fatality as vehicle drivers tend to speed up on `Flat' snow covered roads. As most of our secondary roads have little or no shoulder and thus no safety zone, I am requesting the township enter into negotiations with Canada Post to mutually create safety zones in those areas where mail boxes can be safely clustered. This may be as simple as adding a culvert and a few loads of ditch fill to create a pull -off area. This would ensure the safety of both Canada Post personnel and residents posting and retrieving their mail. Respectfully Frank Daulby 4575 Line 8 N RR # 4 Coldwater Ontario LOK IEO c Canada Post Binns, Shawn From, Michelle Strain Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 5:33 PM To: Binns, Shawn Subject: RE: parking at Ramey memorial park revised I am requesting permission to park my school bus at Ramey park for a short period of time. I chose to drive a school bus for two important reasons, the first being so that I can raise my nineteen month old girl and secondly so I can give back to the community. Ultimately my goal is to park my bus here at home but unfortunately I just don't have the room at present. We are vehemently making an effort to rectify this. As a bus driver I don't make a significant amount of money so parking it in Moonstone would prevent me having to spend an unimaginable amount of money on fuel having to drive to get my bus. I would need to park the bus there for approximately 5 weeks starting September 5th. I hope that you see that I really have a need for this and I will not become an inconvenience intentionally for other residents of Moonstone that will be using the park. Thank you for giving Sincerely Yours Michelle Strain 705 - 835 -6098 this consideration A The first NVCA meeting to inform municipalities about Source Protection Plan development Member and the selection of Municipal representatives on the Source Protection Committees is Municipalities tentatively scheduled for September 14, 2007 at the NVCA, Education building located at 8195, 8th Line of Essa Township at the Tiffin Conservation Area. We are anticipating that the meeting will start by 1:00 p.m. and last from one -to -two hours. At this meeting, we will also be discussing plans for how the municipalities in this area will nominate two representatives to the Source Protection Committee. The 18 municipalities and 26 members currently represented on the NVCA Board will automatically be included as representatives at the September Source Protection Authority meeting. Your Municipality is also deemed to be a Municipality within the NVCA Source Protection Area for the purpose of selecting municipal representation on the Source Protection Committee. There are tentative plans to hold a second, municipal, meeting on October 12`h during which time the municipalities will be asked to nominate two representatives to the Source Protection Committee. The calling of this second meeting is subject to decisions made at the September meeting. At this second meeting, the eligible municipalities are: (1) the current 18 municipalities on the NVCA Board, (2) the Region of Peel, and (3) the Town of Caledon, the County of Dufferin, the County of Grey and the County of Simcoe. This is a one -time special municipal meeting held for the sole purpose of nominating two individuals. Our understanding of the recently - released Clean Water Act regulations is that each of the 23 municipalities (both upper and lower tier) will have one vote at this meeting. Accordingly, we will be requiring each of the 23 municipalities to pass a resolution authorizing someone to cast this vote. Any one of the 23 municipalities may also nominate persons for the position of a municipal representative on the Source Protection Committee. More detailed information on these two meetings will be sent to you and your current NVCA board representative once plans have been finalized. Should you have any questions, Watershed please do not hesitate to contact either of the authors. Counties Sincerely. I/ Wayne R. Wilson Fred Nix CAO /Secretary Treasurer Chair, NVCA Copies:NVCA Board Members, Don Goodyear SWP Project Manager LSRCA Cons€t- vr:�goi 1f- alt17s ;eaters NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Centre for Conservation Conservation John His Conservation Administration Centre - Tiffin Conservation Area 8195 8th Line Utopia, On LOM l TO ONTARIO Telephone: 705.424.1479 - Fax: 705.424.2115 = Web: www.nvca.on.ca Email admin'snvca.on.ca "-c - �L Attn: CAO and Councils c/o municipal clerks Subject: NVCA Grouping - Municipal Source Protection Committee Membership As you may be aware, the provincial Clean Water Act was promulgated on July 3`d with the passage of five associated regulations, one of which is specific to the formation of Source Protection Committees (Reg. 288/07). This regulation indicates that; 1. Municipal representatives are to comprise one third of the Source Protection Committee, 2. Municipalities within the source protection region are to be grouped in consultation with municipal representatives, and 3. Source Protection Authorities are to appoint municipal members from a list submitted jointly by the councils of the municipalities in the grouping. Locally, the above regulatory requirements translate to the following; 1. Seven (7) municipal representatives are required for the Source Protection Committee in this region, 2. Direction from municipal representatives at the June 7th municipal consultation session was to group municipalities in this region by watershed. Two (2) of the seven (7) municipal members, therefore, are to be appointed from the Nottawasaga Valley watershed (see attached table of NVCA grouping), and 3. Consultation between the municipalities in the Nottawasaga Valley watershed grouping is required to make possible the joint selection of those two (2) members. Council resolutions from all municipalities in each grouping will ultimately be required by the province to indicate 'joint selection' of municipal Source Protection Committee members, and appointments to the Source Protection Committee are required by the province to occur prior to November 16th, 2007. In order to help meet these abbreviated timelines, and facilitate consultation between the municipalities in the NVCA watershed grouping, a meeting / workshop has been scheduled for September 14th, 2007 at the NVCA from 1 -3 pm (map attached). September 4, 2007 Page 2 The meeting agenda includes; an update on the local program, an overview of the role and operation of the Source Protection Committee, discussion regarding the municipal interest in and ability to participate on the committee, desired experience /expertise for committee members, and direction regarding the final step in selecting the two (2) municipal members from the NVCA grouping for the Source Protection Committee. Subject to the municipal feedback and direction received at the September 14th meeting, the NVCA suggestion is to hold a second meeting on October 12th to select the two (2) members for the Source Protection Committee from those municipalities that have an interest in the process and the resources to meet the time commitment associated with the appointment. The NVCA Chair and CAO have previously circulated a proposed process to accomplish the final selection at this second meeting. Please note that council resolutions to support the results of this final municipal selection will be required by November 16th, 2007. While additional details will be available at the September 14th meeting where suggestions from municipalities are most welcome, please do not hesitate to contact Don Goodyear, Manager of Source Water Protection for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region at (905) 895 -1281 ext. 246 or the undersigned with any questions. Sincerely, UJ&J4 ajw -- Wayne R. Wilson NVCA CAO /Secretary Treasurer (705) 424 -1479 ext 225 Fred Nix NVCA Chair (705) 424 -1479 ext 228 cc Municipal Engineering and Planning Staff South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Striking Committee NVCA Board Members September 4, 2007 Page 3 Table 1 - Nottawasaga Valley Watershed Municipal Grouping Two 2 SPC Seats from _ County of Dufferin Amaranth Township Melancthon Township Mono (Town of) Mulmur Township Shelburne (Town of) County of Grey Blue Mountains (The Town of the) Grey Highlands (Municipality of) Region of Peel Caledon (Town of) County of Simcoe Barrie (City of) (Separated) Adjala- Tosorontio Township Bradford West Gwillimbury (Town of) Clearview Township Collingwood (Town of) Essa Township Innisfil (Town of) New Tecumseth (Town of) Oro- Medonte Township Springwater Township Wasaga Beach (Town of) September 4, 2007 Page 4 * M �R Toronto Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority John I ix Conservation Administration Centre. 8195 8°h Line Utopia, ON Township of Essa 4 Kin South of Hwy 90 (Dunlop Street) MAILING ADDRESS: Nottawa saga Valley Conservation Authority 8195'8`h Line Utopia, ON LOM 1T0 Ph: (705) 424 -1479 Fx: (705) 424 -2115 Wehsite: wwvv.nvca.on.ca General Inquiries: admin (gnvea.on.ca August 12007 TO: FROM: ISSUE: Oritaario 9-1-1 Advisory (sar ALL MUNICIPAL COUNCILS 9 -1 -1 ONTARIO ADVISORY BOARD Alu6 1 6 2007 ORO-MEDONTE 9.1 -1 ADVISORY BOARD SEEKS YOUR ASSISTANCE a) What is Needed and Why: The 9 -1 -1 Ontario Advisory Board (OAB) is seeking financial assistance from each municipal government in order to continue as the technical and information authority respecting the implementation and operation of 9 -1 -1 Emergency Number systems in Ontario. In August 2006, an appeal for financial assistance was made to Ontario municipalities resulting in receipts of eleven thousand dollars and we are very greatful for that support. Several municipalities suggested that the request should be made earlier in the year in order to receive consideration during the annual budget process, therefore this appeal is being sent at this time for the 2007 and 2008 fiscal years. We need operational support and therefore this request for assistance in the form of a small donation from each municipality. if each of Ontario's 445 municipalities provided $100, this would create the funds for the Board to continue its work and represent the interests of municipal governments and their citizens on 9-1 -1 issues. Technology advancements and the expansion of the telecommunications market have increased the work of the 9 -1 -1 Advisory Board. We make submissions to hearings of the Canadian Radio - Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and provide input on implementation issues related to wireless 9 -1 -1 service and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 9 -1 -1 service. The costs to attend these cross Canada meetings alone are significant. We also maintain the OAB 9 -1 -1 website, bttp:/loab911.ca, develop public awareness, liaise with all levels of government (municipal, provincial and federal) and with the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, assessing impacts of new technology (VoIP) as it relates to the provision of 9 -1 -1 service. Much work remains to be done and we require funds to support these activities. b) More about the 9 -1 -1 Ontario Advisory Board and its Activities: Mission of OAB 9 -1 -1: • Be a source of technological expertise regarding implementation and operation of 9 -1 -1 services • Advocate to represent Ontario ratepayers at CRTC hearings and provide public education • Act as authoritative source of information and expertise regarding 911 systems Accomplishments of the OAB 9 -1 -1: Enhanced Wireless 9 -1 -1 Trial - tested technology to trace cellular 9 -1 -1 calls On -going working relationship with the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association Page 1 of 3 • Special needs for challenged Ontarians with respect to 9 -1 -1 service • Leadership role in national 9 -1 -1 scene, coordinating with BC, Alta, Man, PQ, and NS. These include regulatory decisions for the various forms of local telephone services • Active participation in CRTC hearings and decisions affecting 911 service including local exchange carriers; centrex resellers; competitive payphone providers; alternate operator services; foreign exchange service; wireless services and voice over Internet service providers. i • Provide support to municipalities and respond to issues raised by municipalities • Monitor Coroner's Inquest recommendations related to 9 -1 -1 service • CRTC formed the Canadian Interconnection Steering Committee (CISC) to provide an industry forum to manage discussions and negotiations impacting 9 -1 -1 delivery. The CAB was invited to provide a leadership role on CISC for 9 -1 -1 needs and expectations of municipalities and emergency services. (These cross - country meetings with the corporate industry and their solicitors are also expensive.) • The 9 -1 -1 Advisory Board is made up of volunteers from a number of non - profit organizations and agencies whose parent organizations allow the volunteers time and cover some expenses. Board members include representatives from: • National Emergency Number Association (NENA) • Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, Canada(APCO) • Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) • Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) • Ontario Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care (MOHLTC) • Members of various Municipal Caucuses (AMO) • City of Toronto • Bell Canada (non- voting) • OPP (non- voting) • Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) (non- voting) • Ministry of natural Resources (MNR), (non- voting) and • Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (MCSCS) (non- voting). c) Why are funds being requested now? The optimal operating budget for the CAB is about $40,000 per year and we do not have those funds. The one- time funding received from the province in 1998 ended. If we are to continue and to undertake the work to make 9- 1-1 an effective emergency communication system, your help is required. Please make cheques payable to "Ontario 9 -1 -1 Advisory Board" and send to Tom Voisey, c/o the Peel Regional Police Telecommunications, 7750 Hurontario Street, Brampton, ON L6V 3W6. 1 Reference to the related CRTC decisions is on the last page of this document Page 2 of 3 d) How is 9 -1.1 operated? • Other provinces operate 9 -1 -1 systems themselves. In Ontario, local municipal authorities operate the 9 -1 -1 systems. • 9 -1 -1 systems are provided only within municipalities electing to provide the service (now greater than 95 %) with subscriber billing for network services and maintenance. • The cost associated with staffing and equipment is provided by municipalities. • 9 -1 -1 systems are designed around a central answering point (Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PPSAPs) which have dedicated lines. Incoming calls for 9 -1 -1 are conferenced with the associated police, fire and ambulance dispatch center for a given municipality. Networks are designed, installed and maintained by Bell Canada. e) A Sample Resolution: Whereas The Ontario 9 -1 -1 Advisory Board was formed at the request of Ontario Municipalities; and Whereas it is now in great need of financial assistance in order to continue to represent our ratepayers in the face of ever - increasing technological advancement; and Whereas technological advancement and deregulation of the local telephone market makes if necessary to represent municipalities and ratepayers at the Canadian Radio Telecommunication Commission (CRTC) and the CRTC Interconnection Steering Committee (C /SC) on a regular basis; Therefore be it resolved that the municipality of contributes $ to the Ontario 9 -1 -1 Advisory Board in order to allow it to continue to advance a safe delivery of 9 -1 -1 system for police, fire and ambulance emergency services in our municipalities and throughout the Province. Q Thank you: Thank you for your consideration of this issue and for more information please visit our website at htt-o: / /oab911.ca www.crte.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/1997/DT97-8.HTM- local exchange carriers www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG /Orders /2000/02000- 500.htm - centrex resellers www.crte.ge.ca/ENG /public/2000 /8180 /Crtc/cptspob.htm - competitive payphone providers www .crte.gc.ca/archive /eng/Orders /1999/099- 1155.htm - alternate operator services www.crtc.gc.ca/archive /ENG /Decisions /200I/DT2001- 299.htm - foreign exchange service www.crtc.gc.ca/ archive/ ENG /Decisions /2003/dt2003- 53 -1.htm - wireless services www. crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions /2005 /dt2005- 21.htm - V01P Page 3 of 3 Tifv of ORILLIA CITY CENTRE 50 ANDREW ST. S. ORILLIA, ON. L3V 7T5 August 15, 2007 Mr. Doug Irvin, Clerk Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro, ON LOL 2X0 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AUG 2 o 7rV ORO- MEDONTE TnwNSHIP RE: Joint Venture Agreement - Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Dear Mr. Irwin: (Prillin TELEPHONE (705) 325 -1311 FACSIMILE (705) 325 -5178 DIRECT LINE: (705) 329 -7232 E -MAIL: I lee @city.ori I I ia. on.ca The following is a copy of a section of a report of the Council Committee which was adopted by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia at its meeting held on August 13, 2007: "THAT further to the report dated August 7, 2007 from the City Treasurer, the City of Orillia continue its involvement with the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport; AND THAT a review of the Joint Venture Agreement as per Section 15.0, with the intent of updating the funding formula be requested." A copy of the report is included with this letter for your information. Sincerely La ra S. Lee, B.A., A.M.C.T. City Clerk LSL:rc Attach. Copy to: Robert Ripley, City Treasurer Ian C. R. Brown, City Manager Michael Drumm, Manager, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Dawn McAlpine, Acting City Clerk, City of Barrie H TOUNSEMATOMRMS DIRECTORM - Council, Boards and By-laws \C00 - Council, Boards and By- laws\C00 Council\Correspondence\2007Wug 13 CC\Ltr Oro - Medonte re Joint Venture Agreement LSRA. doe File: L04 -L-68 (�1 ay i CITY OF ORILLIA TO: Council Committee FROM: Bob Ripley, City Treasurer DATE: August 7, 2007 AUG 2 0 -6@7 ORO-MEDCNTE . Ito SUBJECT: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Joint Venture Agreement Recommendation THAT after Council discussion regarding Orillia's continued involvement with the Airport, and if the decision is to continue to be a partner, that Orillia request a review of the Agreement as per Section 15.0, with the intent of updating the funding formula, and THAT if the decision is to not continue to be a partner, that Orillia provide the one -year notice of withdrawal from the Joint Venture Agreement. Background A suggested goal made at the post - election Council orientation /strategy session was for Council to review the City's participation in the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport joint venture. From 2001 to 2002, the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (LSRA) Commission spent considerable time and energy developing a strategic plan, and a ten -year, $4.2 million (2002 dollars) capital plan for presentation and acceptance by its funding partners. Working to this plan, the City of Orillia is providing $46,716 in capital funding in 2007 (up from $13,872 in 2003), and $36,672 in operating funding in 2007 for a total of $83,388. In reaction to an inquiry from a private company, the LSRA presented Council with "Building a Business Case for Development ", a report identifying potential airport expansion opportunities. To enable these opportunities the LSRA has developed a $14.3 million capital program, in which it requested the City be a funding participant. Orillia's share of the expansion is $2.3 million (16.32°/x) under the current terms of the agreement. The City of Barrie has the largest ownership position in the airport, and currently funds 67.22% of the airport's capital and operating programs. Oro - Medonte has the second largest stake at 16.46 %. The City is the smallest of three funding partners at 16.32 %. -2- Discussion C `. Why would a municipality invest in an airport? In attempting to answer this question, staff have brainstormed and have come up with the following reasons: • Direct financial returns to the municipality • Economic development (indirect financial returns to the municipality) • Political reasons — regional co- operation Direct Financial Returns The LSRA is not projecting any financial returns to the municipalities within the forecast period (2025). Over this period the partners will be funding the annual operating deficit of the airport, which has increased every year since 2002 (the earliest year reviewed by staff), and is budgeted at $224,709 in 2007. These deficits have climbed although airport revenues have increased by approximately 10 % over the period. Staff believe that deficits will continue to grow with growth at the airport, requiring the partners to increase funding. If the planned expansion occurs, close to 0.5% of the City's annual tax levy will be used to fund the airport by 2010. This is approximately the same sum spent on all other Economic Development activities in the City. Economic Development At the end of the twenty -year period, the LSRA report assumes that the municipal investment will have resulted in the creation of 1,125 jobs, all located at the airport. The report then assumes spin -off job creation of another 1,125, for a total of 2,250. If this job creation takes place evenly over the twenty -year period, approximately 113 jobs would be created annually. How many of these employees would move to Barrie, Oro - Medonte; Orillia, or elsewhere? How many would remain at their current location, and just drive to their new job site? If it were assumed that the place of residence of these employees were split in the same manner as funding for the airport, approximately 18 employees (including spin -off jobs) annually would take up residence in Orillia. While this may create demand far 18 additional residences annually, residential assessment is taxed less than the cost of servicing that assessment. Unless the City is able to attract industry to the City only because the (improved) airport is at Line 7 Oro- Medonte, staff cannot foresee any indirect financial returns to the municipality. The existing state of the airport appears to be acceptable to local employers such as the O.P.P. As the City markets the Horne farm and attracts new industrial development, can the City as a development strategy afford both? The City would not receive proceeds from the airport land sale or future taxation revenue from LSRA as we would from our own industrial development, -3- Political Reasons Staff believe that the City tries to co- operate with our neighbours, and hopes for co- operation in return. While this may be a valid reason for helping fund the airport, at what level should the City participate? As the smallest partner at the airport, are the City's issues addressed adequately, and could the City's issues be a cause for political irritation for the other partners? By continuing in the joint venture the City of Orillia can continue to demonstrate the "spirit" of I.G.A.P by working as a larger region to attract investment and job opportunity to this area. It will also allow the City to have the associated "bragging rights" of being part of the airport decision making process. Staff believe, for instance, that our neighbours have been requested to help fund the MURF, which we believe will be a gathering place for north Simcoe County, and certainly another tool to help drive economic development throughout the region. Would the City expect that the surrounding municipalities pay a pro -rata share of the capital and operating costs? To date none of the surrounding municipalities have committed their support. Summary A successful business case is one which returns the expected returns to the investor. In this case there does not appear to be returns to the City, except perhaps some political goodwill. Perhaps the same political result could be achieved by leaving the joint venture, but offer an annual operating grant (suggest $25,000 to $50,000) to the LSRA. If the City were to opt out of the partnership, decision making would be more streamlined at the LSRA (two partners to deal with instead of three). The important questions which must be answered are: • Will the airport continue to function, and • Will additional investment happen even if the City doesn't continue to be a partner? • If increased investment occurs will the City realize a smaller portion of the potential spinoff by not being one of the owners? Funding Formula The Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Agreement was made the 10`h of June, 2002. Section 15.0 provides for a review of the agreement every three years, although none has occurred to this date. When the agreement was negotiated, the financial terms were fixed based on the 2001 weighted taxable assessments of the three municipalities. Based on these numbers, Orillia pays 16.32% of the airport's operating deficit, and capital request. Orillia's past growth has been much slower than that of the City of Barrie. For instance, if the numbers had been updated using 2007 weighted taxable assessment, the funding share from -4- Orillia's would drop to 15.70 %, a 3.8% decrease. Based on the 2007 weighted taxable assessment, Orillia's portion of the airport's operating and capital budgets would decrease from $83,388 to $80,220, an annual savings of more than $3,000. Based on the same percentages, Orillia's $2.3 million share of the $14.3 million development plan would decrease by almost $90,000. Staff recommend that, if Council decides to remain in the joint venture, the City request a review of the agreement, including Section 4.0 which deals with cost apportionment. Prepared by: Bob Ripley, City Treasurev �itg of ORILLIA CITY CENTRE 50 ANDREW ST. S. ORILLIA, ON. L3V 7T5 August 15, 2007 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Ms. Dawn McAlpine, Acting City Clerk City of Barrie 70 Collier Street Barrie, ON L4M 4T5 RE: Joint Venture Agreement - Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Dear Ms. McAlpine: TELEPHONE (705) 325 -1311 FACSIMILE (705) 325 -5178 DIRECT LINE: (705) 329 -7232 E -MAIL: flee @city.orillia.on.ca The following is a copy of a section of a report of the Council Committee which was adopted by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia at its meeting held on August 13, 2007: "THAT further to the report dated August 7, 2007 from the City Treasurer, the City of Orillia continue its involvement with the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport; AND THAT a review of the Joint Venture Agreement as per Section 15. 0, with the intent of updating the funding formula be requested." A copy of the report is included with this letter for your information. Sincerely, —tauLaura S. Lee, B.A., A.M.C.T. City Clerk LSL: rc Attach. Copy to: Robert Ripley, City Treasurer Ian C. R. Brown, City Manager Michael Drumm, Manager, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Doug Irwin, Clerk, Township of Oro - Medonte H \COUNSEWATOMRMS DIRECTORY\C - Council, Boards and By- laws \C00 - Council, Boards and By- laws\C00 Council\Correspondence\ 007\Aug 13 =LIr Barrie re Joint Venture Agreement LSRA.doc File: L04 -L-08 Ukrainian Alational Federation of Canada Toronto Branch August 14, 2007 Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 South Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 c i o ce VKpAIHC6Ke HAL(I0HA161le 0H'EAHAHHA KAHAES,H (Diaix Toporrro �4ianansHe O�cP� , AUG 2 G i7 ORO- tVl_DONTE Re: Ukrainian Camp- Clean and Clear Order issued. May 5, 2006 Report PW 2007 -04 Mr. Harry Hughes Mayor Dear Mr. Mayor, We are in receipt of council's response to our letter dated June 26, 2006. Your letter was dated May 28, 2007, and received June 13, 2007. We are deeply distressed that you took almost a year to respond to our request pertaining to sharing of disposal costs in the amount of $8,062.60. It appears that no one took the trouble to read our letter. The Township of Oro - Medonte report, prepared by Mr. Jerry Ball under "analysis," does not give a date of inspection by Mr. Ball. Mr. Ball's recommendation to install "no trespassing" signs is nothing new, nor does it deter trespassers. We would not have written to council if we did not feel strongly that there is ongoing trespass and damage caused to our property. While we did not expect the township to subsidize the entire amount, we anticipated some nominal consideration of 10 -25% of the $8,062.60 cost. The Ukrainian National Federation and its members are good corporate citizens. We contribute over $120,000.00 annually in taxes to the township, as well as significant financial support to the Village of Hawkestone and its ancillary businesses. We respectfully request that council re -visit this issue, taking the above information into consideration. Community Centre - 145 Evans Avenue, Suite 200, Phone: (416) 253 -6002 FpoMaAcbKHN UeHTp Toronto, ON, Canada M8Z 5X8 FAX: (416) 253 -1609 On behalf of the executive, r 1 Zenon Chwaluk, President Cc: Mr. Dwight Evans, Councillor Ward 5 ✓Doug Irwin, Clerk Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent May 28, 2007 Mr. Zenon Chwaluk President Ukrainian National Federation of Canada Community Centre 145 Evans Avenue, Suite 200 Toronto, ON M8Z 5X8 Re: Ukrainian Camp — Clean and Clear Order Issue Dear Mr. Chwaluk: At the Committee of the Whole meeting of May 16, 2007, Council considered Report No. PW 2007 -04, with respect to the above -noted matter. Accordingly, the following motion was adopted at the Council meeting of May 23, 2007: It is recommended that 1. Report No. PW 2007 -04, Jerry Bali, Public Works Superintendent, re: Ukrainian Camp — Clean and Clear Order Issue be received and adopted. 2. That the request from the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada to share in the garbage and disposal costs be denied. 3. That the municipality not participate in the construction or maintenance of the fence that marks the boundary between the Ukrainian Camp and the rail trail. 4. And Further That the Ukrainian Camp be notified of Council's decision accordingly." Please find enclosed, for your records, the above -noted Report. I trust this responds to your request. Yours truly, Doug Irwi Clerk /it cc: Members of Council Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent ,w. Good Day: I hope the summer has been good to both of you since we last spoke. l would like to bring to vour attention a few concerns on behalf of the Sokil Property Owners Association in Hawkestone. I have written to council on a number of occasion with respect to the renaming of a road in our community which took place a few years ago without any consent from the Ukrainian National Federation UNF(which owns the road) or the Sokil Property Owners Association. My last request included a signed petition and requests from the members of our community, and letters from both the UNF and the Property Owners Association. I hope that you are able to review these requests which were forward to the attention of the previous council last summer. We would like to merge Taras Blvd, and Leigh Rd. into one road, names Sokil Blvd. consent has been received from all of the property owners on both roads, and we are willing to do what ever is required to complete this request as soon as possible. Can you please review your records and bring this item up for approval at your earliest convenience? I am able to assist you with whatever addtional information you may require on this issues. Secondly I would like to bring to your attention the fact that the subdivision of Sokil is a private community, and this includes the fact that the roads are privately owned. I understand that our taxes go towards paying for the snow removal and garbage pick up but i have been asked to make it clear that the UNF and the Property Owners are not interested in handing over our road network to the township and should it be required we will address the snow removal privately. I would like to formally request that the school bus which currently uses our subdivision to turn around on line 11 be redirected. Our community is seasonal, and while there are a couple of families which have a year round presence we do not want the school bus driving through the community. This bus exceeds the posted speed limit of 20Km /H on a regular basis, even after repeated letters to the bus company and after speaking with the driver regularly. The speed at which the bus travels damages the road and causes a great deal of dust to be thrown up in the air well after the bus has passed. Can you please advise how i may go about changing this route and getting the bus off of our roads? Our roads are small and gravel, large vehicles such as busses, snow plows and garbage trucks damage the roads regularly. Recently we replaced a culvert that had been damaged beyond repair by plows and garbage trucks that cut the comer onto Hlynka Pl. quickly nearly destroying the retaining wall and metal culvert that was previously there. I would like to limit the impact of these vehicles on our roads, and removing the school bus will help us in this regard. Finally i wanted to thank you for including myself and our organization in the discussions on community safety that went on last month. I believe that we have done a lot of work towards resolving a lot of our issues, I contracted the OPP to be on duty for the weekends during the rest of the summer, and asked them to patrol not only the campground and our subdivision, but also up into the village and around the dock, and I think this has bad a positive effect overall. I plan to follow through with all or my commitments to making our organization a long term and vital part of Oro and i hope that we can work well together on future initiatives. I hope that you are able to help me address some of the issues listed above, andllo'BEC i ORO- MEDONTE TOWNSHIP 4 .. } 4 forward to speaking /working with you both in the near future. Regards: Slawko Borys President - Sokil Property Owners Association Vice President - Ukrainian National Federation www.sokilvillaee.com 416- 892 -3475 LakeSimcoe Reg ionaIA- irport August 20, 2007 Mayor and Council Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 South, PO Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 RE: Hydro One Helicopter Services — Occupancy Date Dear Mayor and Council: f . phone 705.487.0999 fax 705.487.1411 224 Line 7 North, RR #2 Oro Station, Ontario LOL 2E0 CANADA p�G � .t 1061 f}RO_�IM Ni During the August 15, 2007 Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission meeting, a motion to award the construction of the long debated fire water supply and distribution system was ratified with direction for the staff to immediately proceed with construction initiatives. With the endorsement of the three municipalities and the approved budget, construction of the system is scheduled to immediately proceed. Notwithstanding the associated delays throughout this process, the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission is pleased that a code - conforming system has been designed and will provide the airport and its tenants with permanent on -site water storage for fire suppression services. In consideration of the project proceeding and the estimated completion period of March 2008, the progress and occupancy of the facility presently under construction for Hydro One Helicopter Services was concurrently discussed. Despite consideration for an interim fire suppression solution while the ultimate system is under construction, the developer and its tenant, Hydro One Helicopter Services, have indicated that the costs associated with the interim solution outweigh the benefits of a normally scheduled occupancy date of Fall 2007. The Commission has been advised that at great inconvenience to Hydro One and significant lost revenues to the developer, Weatherwise Aviation, the occupancy of the facility will not occur until the permanent solution is realized, delaying the occupancy until Spring 2008. From a reasonable and practical perspective, the transition from the existing facility which Hydro One Helicopter occupies to the new and completely up -to -date facility presently under construction does not impose any increased risk factor. The existing operations and normal business practices of the tenant are simply moving from one facility to another at a relative distance of less than 200 feet. Notwithstanding the code requirement of water supply for fire suppression services and the fact that the system is indeed being constructed for long -term consideration, the interim circumstances are not changing — just moving. Further to this, the owner(s) of the hangar located on lot 1 have indicated that they are willing to provide an undertaking not to populate the vacated hangar until such time as the permanent fire water supply and distribution system is in place. It is with this in mind that the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission respectfully inquires and is seeking clarification as to whether these circumstances have been considered by the Township. In consideration of the associated timelines and of the unfortunate circumstances that have led both Hydro One Helicopters and Weatherwise Aviation to, for the moment, resolve themselves to a greatly inconvenient and delayed Spring 2008 occupancy, the Commission trusts that the Township will give immediate attention to this inquiry. www.lakesimcoeairport.com On behalf of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, I would like to thank the Mayor and Council for your continued support and expeditious response. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me through the airport at 705- 487 -0999. Sincerely, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Len Leach President Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission cc Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission Peter Waters, Weatherwise Aviation www.lakesimcoeairport.com broilding permits and fines Hughes, Harry From: Leslie Saila' Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 8:43 AM To: Hughes, Harry Subject: building permits and fines Dear Mayor and Council; Page f of 2 In early 2006 1 called the township offices to enquire as to what permits were required, if any, when undertaking interior renovations. Actually, my architect took the phone to make sure we were very clear about what we were doing. We were told that as long as were not doing anything structural or increasing the square footage of the house, a permit was not required. In November 2006, Brian Bell from the building department arrived and accused me of illegally constructing an addition onto my home. My parents built the "new" addition in 1971. In 2006, 1 made unplanned repairs to same. It was part of our new mud room /kitchen layout and turned out to have been very poorly built by an Orillia builder. Roof rafters were replaced with proper trusses. As I was doing repairs to something passed in 1971 1 never even thought about a permit. Brian stated that this was a structural issue and required a permit. I went to the township offices with the engineered stamped drawings of the trusses and applied for a permit, after the fact. You can imagine my surprise when some time later I received a phone call to say that my permit was ready and would be $769.00. 1 did not pick it up due to the cost and 8/30/2007 building permits and fines Page 2 of 2 recently discovered that $500.00 of this was a fine. I am being assessed a fine when I was told that I did not require a permit in the first place and I was repairing something approved in 1971. 1 feel this is unfair and that I should not be penalized in my efforts to make my home more energy efficient and safer; rather applauded. Awaiting your reply, Leslie Saila. Leslie Saila Glen Oro Farm 705.326.7244 8/30/2007 ACT FOR CLEAN WATER To: Severn Sound Watershed Municipalities (distributed by both regular mail and email) Attn: CAO and Councils c/o municipal clerks South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region Date: September 4, 2007 Subject: Municipal Membership on Source Protection Committee As you may be aware, the provincial Clean Water Act was promulgated on July 3`d with the passage of five associated regulations, one of which is specific to the formation of Source Protection Committees (Reg. 288/07). This regulation indicates that; 1. Municipal representatives are to comprise one third of the Source Protection Committee in the South Georgian Bay -Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region (21 members plus a Chair and up to 3 First Nations members), 2. Municipalities within the source protection region are to be grouped in consultation with municipal representatives, and 3. Source Protection Authorities are to appoint municipal members from a list submitted jointly by the councils of the municipalities in the grouping. Locally, the above regulatory requirements translate to the following; 1. Seven (7) municipal representatives are required for the Source Protection Committee in this region, 2. Direction from municipal representatives at the June 7`h municipal consultation session was to group municipalities in this region by watershed. Two (2) of the seven (7) municipal members, therefore, are to be appointed from the Severn Sound watershed (see attached table of SSEA grouping), and 3. Consultation between the municipalities in the Severn Sound watershed grouping is required to make possible the joint selection of those two (2) members. Council resolutions from all municipalities in each grouping will ultimately be required by the province to indicate `joint selection' of municipal Source Protection Committee members, and appointments to the Source Protection Committee are required by the province to occur prior to November 16"', 2007. In order to help meet these abbreviated timelines, and facilitate consultation between the municipalities in the SSEA watershed grouping, a meeting / workshop has been scheduled for September 18th, 2007 at the Town of Midland Council Chambers, 575 Dominion Avenue, Midland, Ontario from 2-4 pm. ° September 4, 2007 Page 2 4 The meeting agenda includes: • an update on the local program, • an overview of the role and operation of the Source Protection Committee, • discussion regarding the municipal interest in and ability to participate on the committee, • desired experience /expertise for committee members, and • direction regarding the final step in selecting the two (2) municipal members from the SSEA grouping for the Source Protection Committee. Subject to the municipal feedback and direction received at the September 18th meeting, the SSEA suggestion is to hold a second meeting to select the two (2) municipal members for the Source Protection Committee from those municipalities that have an interest in the process and the resources to meet the time commitment associated with the appointment. Please note that council resolutions to support the results of this final municipal selection will be required by November 16th, 2007. While additional details will be available at the September 18th meeting where suggestions from municipalities are most welcome, please do not hesitate to contact Don Goodyear, Manager of Source Water Protection for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region at (905) 895 -1281 ext. 246 or the undersigned at (705) 527 -5166 with any questions. Sincerely, Keith Sherman David Parks Coordinator, SSEA Chair, SSEA cc South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Striking Committee SSEA Board Members Municipal Engineering and Planning Staff September 4, 2007 Page 3 Table 1 — Severn Sound Watershed Municipal Grouping I SSEA - 2 seats I Simcoe County Orillia (City oo (Separated) Midland (Town of) Oro - Medonte Township Penetanguishene (Town of) Severn Township Springwater Township Tay Township r To: Lake Simcoe Watershed Municipalities (distributed by both regular mail and email) Attn: CAO and Councils c/o municipal clerks ad South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region Date: September 4, 2007 Subject: LSRCA Group - Source Protection Committee Municipal Membership As you may be aware, the provincial Clean Water Act was promulgated on July 3rd with the passage of five associated regulations, one of which is specific to the formation of Source Protection Committees (Reg. 288/07). This regulation indicates that; 1. Municipal representatives are to comprise one third of the Source Protection Committee in the South Georgian Bay -Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region (21 members plus a Chair and up to 3 First Nations members), 2. Municipalities within the source protection region are to be grouped in consultation with municipal representatives, and 3. Source Protection Authorities are to appoint municipal members from a list submitted jointly by the councils of the municipalities in the grouping. Locally, the above regulatory requirements translate to the following; 1. Seven (7) municipal representatives are required for the South Georgian Bay - Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committee, 2. Direction from the June 7th municipal consultation session was to group municipalities in this region by watershed. Two (2) of the seven (7) municipal members, therefore, are to be appointed from the Lake Simcoe watershed (see attached table of LSRCA grouping), and 3. Consultation between the municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed grouping is required to make possible the joint selection of those two (2) members. Council resolutions from all municipalities in each grouping will ultimately be required by the province to indicate 'joint selection' of municipal Source Protection Committee members, and appointments to the Source Protection Committee are required by the province to occur prior to November 16th, 2007. In order to help meet these abbreviated timelines, and facilitate consultation between the municipalities in the LSRCA watershed grouping, a meeting / workshop has been scheduled for September 21St, 2007 at the LSRCA from 1 -3 pm (map attached). The meeting agenda includes; an update on the local program, an overview of the role and operation of the Source Protection Committee, discussion regarding the municipal interest in and ability to participate on the committee, desired experience /expertise for September 4, 2007 Page 2 committee members, and discussion regarding the final step in selecting the two (2) municipal members from the LSRCA grouping for the Source Protection Committee. Subject to the municipal feedback and direction received at the September 215` meeting, the LSRCA suggestion is to hold a second meeting to formally select the two (2) members for the Source Protection Committee from those municipalities that have an interest in the process and the resources to meet the time commitment associated with the appointment. Council resolutions to support the results of this final municipal selection will be required by November 16`h, 2007. While additional details will be available at the September 14`h meeting where suggestions from municipalities are most welcome, please do not hesitate to contact Don Goodyear, Manager of Source Water Protection for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region at (905) 895 -1281 ext. 246 with any questions. Sincerely, 1 Gayl Wood Chief Administrative Officer, LSRCA Virginia Hackson Chair, LSRCA cc South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Striking Committee LSRCA Board Members Municipal Engineering and Planning Staff September 4, 2007 Page 3 Table 1 — Lake Simcoe Watershed Municipal Grouping LSRCA - 2 seats County of Simcoe Barrie (City of) (Separated) Orillia (City of) (Separated) Bradford West Gwillimbury (Town of) Innisfil (Town of) New Tecumseth (Town of) Oro - Medonte Township Ramara Township Regional Municipality of Durham Brock Township Scugog (Township of) Uxbridge Township Regional Municipality of York Aurora (Town of) East Gwillimbury (Town of) Georgina (Town of) King Township Newmarket (Town of) Whitchurch- Stouffville (Town of) City of Kawartha Lakes September 4, 2007 Page 4 TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE _ A :L01 A Dept. Report No. TR2007 -18 To: Committee of the Whole Prepared By: Paul Gravelle Council C. of W. Motion # Date: Subject: Accounting for Tangible Capital Assets Department: Treasury Date: August 22, 2007 R.M. File #: Roll #: BACKGROUND: The Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Handbook states that tangible capital assets: a) are held for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, for administrative purposes or for the development, construction, maintenance or repair of other tangible capital assets b) have useful economic lives extending beyond an accounting period c) are to be used on a continuing basis d) are not for sale in the ordinary course of operations Tangible capital assets include but are not limited to such items as roads, bridges, buildings, vehicles, equipment, land, improvements to land, water systems, computer hardware and software, wharfs, etc. Currently, municipalities account for the acquisition or construction of tangible capital assets as an expenditure. Approved revisions to section 3150 of the PSAB Handbook relating to the accounting for and reporting of tangible capital assets will require municipalities to inventory all tangible capital assets and depreciate these assets over their useful life. This is essentially the same accounting treatment used by the private sector. What is the rationale for the change in accounting for tangible capital assets? The benefits in having better information in regard to the stock of infrastructure are: Provides a proper context and inventory against which maintenance, renewals, replacement, financing and rate setting decisions can be debated { r Establishes a common basis of measurement, allowing for enhanced comparability Provides a useful starting point and basis for evaluating the condition of infrastructure on a regular basis and for highlighting changes in its condition over time Is useful in identifying the local government's flexibility in responding to a community's changing service demands Helps decision makers assess the long term sustainability of existing debt loads, current program costs, and the need for future infrastructure replacement or improvements Contributes to the evaluation of contingencies related to infrastructure by understanding the type of infrastructure a local government has and, thus, identifying types of unexpected events that could arise from those systems Municipal Councils and managers would be better able to: - Understand service costs - Choose among various service delivery methods - Assist in cost reduction initiatives - Establish full cost fees and charges - Establish budgets and analyze variances - Benchmark activities and assess performance - Improve accountability for allocation and use of resources These changes have been described as being the most significant change in municipal financial reporting in decades. The changes are effective January 1, 2009. The municipality must compile an inventory of all of its tangible capital assets and record these assets at their historical cost. Each asset's useful life must be established in order to amortize its historical cost over its useful life. The municipality currently has information relating to its tangible capital assets in various sources but no single comprehensive database exists. For many assets, historical cost is not recorded. The task of compiling an inventory, determining historical cost and establishing a database thereof will require many hours of staff time from all departments. The municipalities that partook in the Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative's pilot projects have stated that the project involved from 2100 to 3400 hours of staff time. We will report at a later date in regards to staff resources required for this project once we can better assess the resources needed. The purpose of this report is review policies related to the capitalization of assets. Although the accounting changes do not take effect until January 1, 2009, the 2008 comparable figures will have to be presented in the revised format. It would facilitate conversion of 2008 figures if the 2008 budget were prepared on a basis consistent with the policies related to the capitalization of assets. These policies are discussed below. Other changes that should be implemented immediately are: Ensuring that tender documents detail costs of specific assets rather than costs of the project Modifying subdivision agreements to include a clause that the developer will provide the historical cost of assets being transferred to the municipality -2- ANALYSIS: CAPITALIZATION THRESHOLD: The capitalization threshold defines the minimum dollar level a municipality will use to determine which expenditures will be capitalized as assets and amortized and which expenditures will be treated as current year expenses. Expenditures that are above the threshold amount and otherwise meet the definition of a tangible capital asset are capitalized. Those that fall below the threshold are expensed in the year incurred. Employing a capitalization threshold in an organization's capital asset accounting policy will significantly reduce the number of assets the organization must track and record. It is not feasible to record all assets and amortize over its useful life. For instance, a $100 calculator would not be amortized over its useful life of five years. If the capitalization threshold level is set too high, the cost of services may swing radically from year to year as major expenditures will be expensed as repairs in the year incurred. If the capitalization threshold level is set too low, the effort required to set up and maintain the tangible capital asset accounting system could be too costly. The right capitalization threshold is a balance between the accurate presentation of information for decision- making and the cost of acquiring and maintaining such information. After reviewing various accounting bodies guidelines for thresholds and the thresholds used by the six municipalities that partook in the pilot projects, we respectfully recommend that the following thresholds would be the most appropriate for the Township of Oro - Medonte: Land — capitalize all All other tangible capital assets - $5,000 GROUPING OR POOLING OF ASSETS: Another decision to make in establishing tangible capital asset inventories involves the level of aggregation (i.e. grouping or pooling). Assets may be grouped for a number of reasons: - Individually, certain assets may not meet a municipality's capitalization threshold level yet collectively, they are substantial. - Assets with associated attachments form a natural "set ". They are purchased at the same time, put into service at the same time, and their life and utility coincide. - The municipality may believe that future expenditures on the assets in question best fit within the definition of capital and not operating. Examples of such assets are stacking chairs, streetlights, computers and fire fighting equipment. We respectfully recommend a capitalization threshold of $20,000 for pooled assets. -3- SINGLE ASSET OR COMPONENT APPROACH: t >i The simplest form of recording assets is the single or whole asset approach. This approach to recording assets views the whole asset as one unit, despite the fact that it may be composed of numerous, significant components. A second common concept of asset division involves components. This concept provides for recording significant parts of the whole asset as discrete assets unto themselves. For example, a building may be viewed as a composition of several distinct assets: frame, windows, roof, heating system and so on. A road may be viewed as two separate assets: the road surface and the road subsurface (base). The approach used will affect how an expenditure is classified. For example, if a building were accounted for as a single asset, replacement of the roof would be classified as an expenditure as the useful life of the single asset has not been improved. If the roof were recorded as a separate asset, the expenditure would be classified as capital. If a road were classified as a single asset, resurfacing thereof would be classified as maintenance rather than capital. We respectfully recommend the following approach: Buildings — The actual physical structure, including roof, windows, etc. would be accounted for as a single asset. Other attached or related components such as furnace, well, septic system or in the case of the arena, special lighting and the chiller, would be accounted for as separate assets. Roads - Roads would be accounted for as three components being land, road base and road surface. Water systems — They would be accounted for by component such as pumps, pipes, etc. LINEAR ASSETS Linear assets such as roads and water pipes would be accounted for in segments. In discussions with Keith Mathieson & Gerry Ball, the most appropriate method of segmentation would be intersection to intersection as this is generally how the asset would be replaced or renewed. BETTERMENT OR MAINTENANCE Betterments are expenditures that increase service potential, extend useful life and decrease service costs. Maintenance sustains the service potential for the given useful life of the asset. Betterments are added to the cost base of the asset and amortized over its useful life while maintenance is expensed in the year. At this time, we respectfully suggest that an assessment of an expenditure as to being a betterment or maintenance be made on a case by case basis rather than attempting to establish definitions of betterments. AMORTIZATION METHOD There are various methods of amortization: Straight line method Units of output or service - Declining balance -4- We recommend that the straight -line method be used. It is the most practical approach and simplest to administer. Assets depreciate at a constant rate over their lifetime. Most assets provide service at a constant level over their useful life. This method provides a constant expense over time and T. provides a level expenditure amount. y RECOMMENDATIONS 1. THAT Report No. TR2007 -18 be received and adopted. 2. THAT capitalization of the municipality's assets be in accordance with the policies recommended herein. Respectfully submitted, Paul Gravelle Treasurer -5- Page 1 of 1 U a Irwin, Doug From: Barb / Mel Coutanche Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 10:07 PM To: Irwin, Doug Cc: Ball, Jerry; Gravelle, Paul; Hough, Ralph; Coutanche, Mel; Evans, Dwight; Hughes, Harry; Crawford, John; Agnew, Sandy; Allison, Terry; Mathieson, Keith Subject: Speed limit at entrance to ORO HILLS / Horseshoe Valley Road Doug, please add this to the Sept COTW Agenda. Dollores Wadden called me today. Dollores lives in Oro Hills, a subdivision of 28 homes and approximately 60 residents, just east of Line 4 N on Horseshoe Valley Road / County Road 22. The residents ofOro Hills are concerned about: I. Speeding vehicles on County Road 22. Many vehicles are traveling well above the "speed- limit" 2. Proximity of the Oro Hills entrance to the hill (eastbound direction) on County Road 22. This creates a "line -of- site' safety issue, for residents exiting Oro Hills. They are often in the direct line of speeding vehicles (from the east). 3. The "future" traffic will probably be larger in numbers and even faster in speed. The residents of Oro Hills will soon be formally writing, petitioning, etc. to the Township to address these issues. Sueeestions/reauests may include: - reduction in speed limit between Line 5 and Line 3 - increased OPP policing - signage (such as "HIDDEN INTERSECTION AHEAD" - etc. Mel Coutanche 9/4/2007 Council, CAD, Keith, Jerry, Doug Below * * * * * ** are a few notes referring to an issue in Laurlelview /Landscapes (at the SE corner of the Line 3 N and Highland Drive). * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** There is an issue heating up in Landscapes (Laurelview) with many of the residents being frustrated by the Developer disappearing - with work still undone and the Subdivision still "unassumed" by the Township. I have been contacted by Ted Onyschuk and the HVPOA several times about this and there are many E -mails (with photographs, etc.) which describe the physical issues which include safety, maintenance and aesthetics. Ted has been trying to get us (the Township) to take action on some steep ditches and also on some erosion (gravel shoulders), streetlights, among other things. NOTE: Virtually all of the problems are on Township property (road allowance, easements, roads, etc.) NOTE 2: This subdivision is approximately 5 years old. Approximately 45 of the 66 Phase I lots have homes built on them. Ted is "mad" and twice told me that he could come and "fill the Council Chamber" with residents on this. In my opinion, we need to deal with the Developer quickly to force the completion of this subdivision ASAP. And if we can't get the developer to perform, then the Township should go ahead and do all of the necessary work (in keeping with Township standards). Hopefully, we have enough of the developer's" money on deposit that we can proceed without incurring any net cost to the Township. If we don't act then the residents will probably take action at another level. I believe that Keith is also frustrated by this and has been trying to meet with the "developer" for many many months. Mel Coutanche Bruce Murrayi c 470 Horseshoe Valley Rd E RR �C'1 Coldwater ON LOK 1130 23 August 2007 Mayor Harry Hughes and Council Township of Oro- Medonte Box 100, Oro Ontario LOL 2X0 Dear Mayor and Council: This letter is to request that a fine levied on me by the Township be waived, for the following reasons. This spring I considered building either a wooden deck or paving stone patio at the back of my house, and chose the wooden deck. In checking with friends who have built decks, and a local builder, I was advised that it is not necessary to obtain a permit to build a deck, as long as it is not attached to the house. I purchased my deck materials from a Barrie building materials store (RONA) which also supplied me with a CAD drawing, including their suggestion to use pavers instead of deck blocks or footings. A friend and I built this relatively simple deck, using a floating foundation so that it was not attached to the house. On 12 July, when it was about 90% finished, a Township By -Law officer attended my house. He said that because my deck was built without a permit, he was issuing an Order To Comply. I indicated my understanding was that as long as a deck is not attached to the house it doesn't require a building permit. He showed me a legal document I don't recall seeing, and indicated that if I didn't apply for a building permit within a week, he would return and issue a Stop Work Order. The deck is only 10 —15 inches (25 — 38 cm) above original grade, and I plan to bring fill and add sod up the sides to the level of the deck so there will not be any elevation change to the deck. And it is built with 2" x 10" joists on 16" centres, so there is no safetyissue. In fact a person would be in risk of greater injury if they tripped and fell onto a paving stone patio. A month later, on 16 August I received a phone message that my deck building permit was ready to be picked up, and when I attended the Township offices that day I noted that I was being charged an additional fee or fine of $500 due to the Order To Comply. Does the Township have an education and communication program to ensure that homeowners who may consider building a deck are made aware that the Township requires a building permit before building a wooden deck, including one not attached to the house, advising the reasons a building permit is required for some backyard construction, but not others, and also that there is a $500 fine for non - compliance? I request that I be advised how and when this alleged contravention was brought to the attention of the Township. For example, does the Township receive and act upon communications from third parties such as deck contractors about lay homeowners who decide to build their own deck? How does the Township ensure that its regulations regarding the construction of all decks and patios built by both contractors and lay homeowners are being applied fairly and consistently? If the Township visits and fines only those homeowners whose work activity has been communicated to the Township by third parties, this practice is unfair and inconsistent. Why is it necessary for a building permit for a floating foundation, grade level wood deck, but not for a floating, grade level patio made of paving stones? Is it the intention of the Township to assist homeowners who desire to build their own simple outdoor structures, or is it the intention of the Township to make the process as complex and difficult as possible for homeowners, and cater to deck contractors. If it is the latter, the Township should be upfront about this and advise homeowners that unless they are civil a engineer, they should contract with a deck contractor. Since the requirement to have a building permit when building a wooden deck (but not a patio) and the reasons for this requirement is not being adequately communicated to homeowners, because the permit process is unnecessarily complex and difficult for a lwy homeowner, and also since I suspect this By -Law is not being applied in a consistent manner, I therefore request that this $500 fine is unfair and unreasonable and therefore be waived. Yours truly, Bruce Murray 705- 325 -8805 cc: Mel Comanche, Councillor Ward 1 TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE 104*01M Dept. Report No. To: COMMITTEE OF THE Prepared By: WHOLE PW2007 -14 Jerry Ball Subject: Department: Council Divestiture of Small Craft Public Works C. of W. Harbour Facilities at Hawkestone and Carthew Bay Date: August 28, 2007 R.M. File #: Motion # Date: Roll #: BACKGROUND: In 1999, Fisheries and Oceans Small Craft Harbours transferred ownership of the Shanty Bay Wharf to the municipality for a fee of $1.00 (one dollar). Within this transfer, Fisheries and Oceans also paid a $10,000.00 expenditure to the Township for concrete surface repairs to the Wharf. In 2006, Fisheries and Oceans sent correspondence to the Township of Oro - Medonte requesting consideration being given to the transfer of the Carthew Bay and Hawkestone facilities to the municipality for the fee of $1.00 (one dollar). Presently, both of these facilities are owned by Fisheries and Oceans with all maintenance being the responsibility of the municipality. The Carthew Bay Wharf, located at the bottom of Line 14 South, is an 80 foot floating structure that must be removed in the fall prior to ice season and reinstalled in the spring for the fishing season. This structure, along with land and water, equates to 0.174 hectares of property. The municipality replaced the old existing floating dock sections in 2007 and Fisheries and Oceans reimbursed the Township for all costs. This facility is now in excellent condition. The Hawkestone facility, located at the bottom of Line 11 South in the village of Hawkestone, is an "L" shaped, sheet piling, enclosed concrete structure with a concrete deck. By request by the municipality, Fisheries and Oceans employed Mar -Land Engineering Limited to carry out an inspection of the existing pier structure in December of 2006. The structural report, including recommendations and costing (attached), was received in July, 2007. The structure appears to be in good condition and with proper maintenance, st have advised that they are prepared to fund the in the context of site divestiture. ANALYSIS: e+ j ould have an indefinite life. Fisheries and Oceans cost estimate ($24,200.00) for the minor repair work Both of these subject properties, being lakefront, provide access to the water for residents of the municipality, as well as parking and a wharf for docking facilities. In the past, the policy of the municipality has been to retain and enhance public water access in order to provide a quality of life for the residents of the municipality. RECOMMENDATIONS : 1. THAT Report No. PW2007 -14 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Township of Oro- Medonte accepts the offer from Fisheries and Oceans Small Craft Harbours to assume ownership of the Hawkestone and Carthew Bay Wharf facilities. 3. AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents necessary to complete the transfer. Respectfully submitted, I Jerry Ball Public Works Superintendent -2- •rt.a� � ., ter; E, %; ANr;rt:-LG LtWzTr) - a , r Hawkestone Dock Inspection Cost Estimate - Project No. 309817 December 2006 For the purpose of assessing the remedial work recommended to bring the structure to full operating use and effectiveness, the following costs are estimated for the items listed. 1. New granular surface material on causeway approach, est. 30 tonnes @ $40.00/ tonne = $ 1,200.00 2. Additional Rip -Rap stone on Causeway, est. 20 tonnes @ $ 50.00 1tonne = $ 1,000.00 3. Repair to mooring rings, 4. New mooring posts, 5. Timber wafer; est. new 200mm square timbers, 6. Ladders, 7. Concrete cosmetic repairs, 8 units @ $150.00 /unit = $ 1,200.00 2 units @ $500.00 /unit = $ 1,000.00 150m @ $ 60.00 /m = $ 9,000.00 2 units @ $1,200.00 each = $ 2,400.00 1.0 m3 @ $ 1,600.00/m3 = $ 1,600.00 7. Slab repairs, 0.30 m3 @ $2,000.00/m3 = $ 600.00 8. Seal piling corner, est. angle welded to SSP, grout filled est. L.S. _ $ 2,000.00 9. Painting, Note: GST extra No allowance for engineering included Mar -Land Engineering Limited. est. L.S. = $ 1,000.00 Sub -total = $ 21,000.00 15% contingency = $ 3,200.00 Total =$ 24,200.00 Page ' of ', G.McFariane, P..ng, teav 22. 200 7 est. L.S. = $ 1,000.00 Sub -total = $ 21,000.00 15% contingency = $ 3,200.00 Total =$ 24,200.00 Page ' of ', TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE 0:4091 . Dept. Report No. To: COMMITTEE OF THE Prepared By: WHOLE PW2007 -15 Jerry Ball Subject: Department: Council Additional Road Paving Public Works C. of W. Projects _ Date: August 29, 2007 R.M. File #: Motion # M04 -26485 v -002 Roll #: Date: 11BACKGROUND: During the 2007 budget deliberations, Council developed an aggressive plan to pave most gravel roads within their four year term of office. The 2007 budget reflects an allocation of $2,043,543.00 for various projects relating to the conversion of gravel roads to paved roads. Council indicated that if these projects came in under budget, consideration would be given to accelerating projects presently planned for subsequent years. Please find attached, an income statement that reflects that costs relating to the said paving projects were $508,482.00 under budget. Please note that the debenture issue to 01 PC, originally determined to be $2,000,000.00, will instead be for $1,500,000.00 as the debenture issue cannot exceed the actual amount expended. ANALYSIS: As such, it is recommended that the following projects originally scheduled for 2008 and the remaining short gravel roads along the lakeshore, be brought forward and financed from the budget surplus of $508,482.00: • Robinson Street $133,000.00 • Line 3 South, south of Ridge Road $ 23,000.00 • Range Road, North and South $ 53,000.00 • Church Street in Shanty Bay $ 6,300.00 • Line 8 South, south of Lakeshore Road $ 5,000.00 • Palm Beach Road $ 5,000.00 • Line 9 South, south of Ridge Road $127,000.00 • Line 4 North, north of County Road 19 $152,000.00 TOTAL $504,300.00 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. THAT Report No. PW2007 -15 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Township of Oro - Medonte proceeds with the projects listed therein in 2007. 3. AND THAT the Treasurer is hereby authorized to secure debt financing in the amount of $500,000.00 to finance the projects listed therein. Respectfully submitted, —` Jerry Ball Public Works Superintendent Income Statement For the period 2007/01/01 to 2007/08/29 August Year 2007 Committed Balance Township of Oro- Mettottte Budget Unallocated %Bal/Budget Expense CAPITAL (2) PUBLIC WORKS (80) ROADS - CONSTRUCTION (802) Roads South of Rail Trail (484) 2 -80- 802 - 484 -601 Labour - Own Forces 367.02 2,222.06 0.00 2,222.06 0.00 - 2,222.06 2 -80- 802- 484 -653 Materials 0.00 191,188.67 0.00 191,188.67 339,500.00 148,311.33 56.31 2 -80- 802 - 484 -686 Rentals -Own Forces 768.00 1,048.00 0.00 1,048.00 0.00 - 1,048.00 Roads South of Rail Trail (484) 1,135 02 194,458.73 0.00 194,458.73 339,500.00 145,041.27 57.28 Bidwell Road (485) 2 -80- 802 - 485 -601 Labour - Own Forces 217.60 217.60 0.00 217.60 0.00 - 217,60 2 -80 -802- 485 -653 Materials 49,823.05 49,82105 0.00 49,823.05 68,500.00 18,676.95 72.73 2 -80 -802- 485 -686 Rentals - Own Forces 32.00 32.00 0.00 32.00 0.00 -32.00 Bidwell Road (485) 50,072.65 50,072.65 0.00 50,072.65 68,500.00 18,427.35 73.10 Line 13 - Pits to Bass Lake Road (486) 2 -80- 802 - 486 -653 Materials 0.00 95,062.57 0.00 95,062.57 125,000.00 29,937.43 76.05 Line 13 - Pits to Bass Lake Road (486) 0.00 95,062.57 0.00 95,062.57 125,000.00 29,937.43 76.05 Bass Lake Sideroad - Line 2 to Line 3 (487) 2 -80 -802- 487 -601 Labour - Own Forces 0.00 270.17 0.00 270.17 0.00 - 270.17 2 -80- 802 - 487 -653 Materials 42,300.81 42,300.81 0.00 42,300.81 71,221.00 28,920.19 59.39 2 -80- 802 - 487 -686 Rentals -Own Forces 0.00 24.00 0.00 24.00 0.00 -24.00 Bass Lake Sideroad - Line 2 to Line 3 (487) 42,300.81 42,594.98 0.00 42,594.98 71,221.00 28,626.02 59.81 Line 9 - Moonstone Road to Peter St. (488) 2 -80 -802- 488 -601 Labour- Own Forces 0.00 38430 0.00 384.80 0.00 - 384.80 2 -80- 802 - 488 -653 Materials 0.00 213,969.33 0.00 213,969.33 291,500.00 77,530.67 73.40 2 -80 -802- 488 -686 Rentals - Own Forces 0.00 36.00 0.00 36.00 0.00 -36.00 Line - Moonstone Road to Peter St. (488) 0.00 214,390.13 0.00 214,390.13 291,500.00 77,109.87 73.55 Peter St. - 8th to 9th (489) 2 -80- 802 - 489 -653 Materials 0.00 61,926.42 0.00 61,926.42 98,000.00 36,073.58 63.19 Peter St. - 8th to 9th (489) 0.00 61,926.42 0.00 61,926.42 98,000.00 36,073.58 63.19 Wednesdai Arrgusl 29, 2007 12:09.32 PM (gravelle) Page 7 of 3 J., Income Statement For the period 2007/01 /0 1 to 2007/08/29 August Year 2007 Committed Balance Township of Oro- Medonte Budget Unallocated %BaUBudget Eady Station Road -10th to 11th (490) 2 -80- 802 - 490 -601 Labour - Own Forces 3,050.84 3,634.05 0.00 3,634.05 0.00 - 3,634.05 2 -80- 802 - 490 -653 Materials 0.00 92,210.74 0.00 92,210.74 103,800.00 11,589.26 88.84 2 -80- 802 - 490 -686 Rentals - Own Forces 2,248.00 2,311.00 0.00 2,311.00 0.00 - 2,311.00 Eady Station Road - 10th to 11th (490) 5,298.84 98,155.79 0.00 98,155.79 103,800.00 5,644.21 94.56 Line 11 - Moonstone Road to Mt. St. L. Rd. (491) 2 -80- 802 - 491 -601 Labour - Own Forces 3,050.84 3,652.09 0.00 3,652.09 0.00 - 3,652.09 2 -80- 802- 491 -653 Materials 0.00 165,790.66 0.00 165,790.66 167,000.00 1,209.34 99.28 2 -80- 802 - 491 -686 Rentals - Own Forces 2,248.00 2,428.00 0.00 2,428.00 0.00 - 2,428.00 Line 11 - Moonstone Road to Mt. St. L. Rd. (491) 5,298.84 171,870.75 0.00 171,870.75 167,000.00 - 4,870.75 102.92 Peter St. - Line 2 to Line 5 (492) 2 -80 -802- 492 -601 Labour - Own Forces 3,050.83 5,685.35 0.00 5,685.35 0.00 - 5,685.35 2 -80- 802 - 492 -653 Materials 0.00 219,661.39 0.00 219,661.39 288,837.00 69,175.61 76.05 2 -80- 802 - 492 -686 Rentals - Own Forces 2,247.00 2,934.00 0.00 2,934.00 0.00 - 2,934.00 Peter St. - Line 2 to Line 5 (492) 5,297.83 228,280.74 0.00 228,280.74 288,837.00 60,556.26 79.03 Peter St. - Line 6 (493) 2 -80- 802 -493 -653 Materials 0.00 164,828.20 0.00 164,828.20 226,125.00 61,296.80 72.89 Peter St. - Line 6 (493) 0.00 164,828.20 0.00 164,828.20 226,125.00 61,296.80 72.89 Line 9 - Pavement to Bass Lake Sideroad (494) 2 -80 -802- 494 -601 Labour - Own Forces 0.00 950.05 0.00 950.05 0.00 - 950.05 2 -80- 802 -494 -653 Materials 0.00 65,376.22 0.00 65,376.22 79,060.00 13,683.78 82.69 2 -80- 802 - 494 -686 Rentals - Own Forces 0.00 684.00 0.00 684.00 0.00 - 684.00 Line 9 - Pavement to Bass Lake Sideroad (494) 0.00 67,010.27 0.00 67,010.27 79,060.00 12,049.73 84.76 Line 4 - Barrie Rd. to 15/16 Sideroad (495) 2- 80- 802 - 495 -601 Labour - Own Forces 3,070.07 3,594.93 0.00 3,594.93 0.00 - 3,594.93 2 -80 -802- 495 -653 Materials 139,732.88 139,732.88 0.00 139,732.88 185,000.00 45,267.12 75.53 2 -80- 802 -495 -686 Rentals - Own Forces 3,018.00 3,082.00 0.00 3,082.00 0.00 - 3,082.00 Line 4 - Barrie Rd. to 15/16 Sideroad (495) 145,820.95 146,409.81 0.00 146,409.81 185,000.00 38,590.19 79.14 ROADS - CONSTRUCTION (802) 255,224.94 1,535,061.04 0.00 1,535,061.04 2,043,543.00 508,481.96 75.12 PUBLIC WORKS (80) 255,224.94 1,535,061.04 0.00 1,535,061.04 2,043,543.00 508,481.96 75.12 tVednesdrn Au,yust 29, 2007 12:09.32 PM (,gravelle) pa g", 2 of �. x TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Dept. Report No. To: COMMITTEE OF THE Prepared By: WHOLE EES2007 -28 Keith Mathieson Subject: Department: Council Greg and Shawna Oldfield — Engineering and Request to Connect to Environmental Services Date: C. of W. Existing Horseshoe Valley Zone II Water System — 3099 Au ust 24, 2007 Motion # Line 4 North R.M. File #: L04 -36915 Roll #: Date: 010 - 002 -29600 11BACKGROUND: Mr. and Mrs. Oldfield are constructing a new home at 3099 Line 4 North, north of Alpine Way, and are requesting to connect to the existing Horseshoe Valley Zone II water system. ANALYSIS: Mr. and Mrs. Oldfield are aware that all costs to connect to the municipal water system will be their responsibility, including the installation of a water meter and $200.00 trench inspection fee. Mr. Fred MacGregor, Environmental Services Foreman, has no concerns with the proposed water connection. RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. THAT Report No. EES2007 -28 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Township of Oro - Medonte enters into a Water Service Connection Agreement with Greg and Shawna Oldfield for 3099 Line 4 North, Part of Lot 3, Concession 5, Part 1, 51 R- 15729. 3. THAT the Clerk prepares a By -law for Council's consideration. 4. AND THAT Mr. and Mrs. Oldfield be notified of Council's decision. Keith Wtfi eson Director of Engineering and Environmental Services THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE WATER SERVICE CONNECTION AGREEMENT THIS Agreement made, in triplicate, this day of 2007. BETWEEN: GREG AND SHAWNA OLDFIELD Hereinafter referred to as the "Registered Owners" - and - THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Hereinafter referred to as the "Municipality" A description of the land affected by this Agreement is as follows: 3099 Line 4 North Part of Lot 3, Concession 5 Part 1, 51R -15729 Township of Oro - Medonte Roll #4346 - 010 -002 - 29600 -0000 The Municipality has entered into this Agreement on the day of 2007 The Registered Owners agree to comply with all the terms and conditions as set out in the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte By -law No. 2004 -024, being a By -law to amend By -law No. 2003 -025 (a By -law to regulate Municipal Water Systems within the Township of Oro - Medonte); and Schedule "J" — "Water' of By -law No. 2005 -043, amended by By -law No. 2006 -044, attached hereto. The Registered Owners acknowledge and agree that all costs to connect to the municipal water system shall be at their costs, including, but not limited to, all labour, material and water meter. The Registeredlqwners acknowledge and agree that the Township of Oro - Medonte does not guaraDtep,,water pressure and that either now or in the future, the Registered Owners mayKejpqkired to install and maintain equipment to satisfy pressure. Owner Shawna Oldfibld, Owner THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE H.S. Hughes, Mayor J. Douglas Irwin, Clerk f CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE BY -LAW NO. 2004.024 Being a By-law Water systems within the Township of O o M donteate Municipal WHEREAS Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte did, on the 18`" day of June, 2003, enact By -law No. 2003 -025 to regulate municipal water systems within the Township of Oro - Medonte; AND WHEREAS Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte deems it desirable and necessary to amend By -law No. 2003 -025; AND WHEREAS By -law No. 2003 -025 deems that watering of lawns or gardens, or the filling of swimming pools, are not deemed to be domestic uses under the terms of the By -law; AND WHEREAS By-law No. 2003 -025 authorizes the Director necessary, to mmediately Environmental Services to take all such action' as by he Municipal Water System; terminate the supply of water to any property NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte enacts as follows: 1. THAT Section 4 of By -law No. 2003 -025 be amended by adding the following: -4.5 No person shall, from a Municipal Water System, water or sprinkle, or cause or permit the watering or sprinkling of oolsy garden, tree. ofsOro- or other outdoor plant, or fill swimming p Medonte through a hose or other attachment except between the hours of 7;00 P.M. —11:00 p.m. subject to the following: a) Owners or tenants to water lawns and ga dens, or'fill vpermitted an even number are swimming pools within the designated times, on even - numbered days of the month; b) Owners or tenants of properties with a municipal address with an odd number are permitted to water lawns and gardens, or fill swimming pools within the designated times, on odd - numbered days of the month; on proof of C) Owners of newly seeded and/or sodded lawns, the Director of installation and subject to the approval Engineering and Environmental Services or his d agnate, days be permitted to water their lawn for fourteen (14) s regardless of the day designated under these water restrictions; d) Owners of properties which have been sprayed the of insects, upon of proof of such spraying and subject to the app Engineering and Environmental Services or days may be permitted to water their lawn for seven (7) consecutive regardless of the day designated under these water restrictions. 4.6 No person shall use water for lawn watering or any other similar purpose when a total water ban order is in effect. 4.7 A total water ban order issued by the Township to suspend lawn watering or other similar purpose shall remain in effect until it has been revoked by the Director of Engineering and Environmental Services or his designate." . f t Yee yt 1 THAT this By -law shall come into force and take effect on its final passing thereof. By -law read a first and second time this 17`h day of March 2004. By -law read a third time and finally passed this 17Th day of March 2004. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Ma r, J. MI Craig n Penny Clerk, y ok j SCHEDULE V TO BY -LAW NO. 2005-043 z oe oV9 bf ` WATER 1, DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Schedule, 1.1. "Municipal Water Area" shall mean a subdivision within The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte. 1.2. present Township ofsOro- Medolntec and d shall further nclude ' within any present' the or . future extensions to the water works under any Act or under an agreement between the Township or its predecessors, but shall not include any private water works which have not been acquired, established, maintained or operated by the Township or its predecessors; shall mean the 1 3 Roll for taxation purposes during the current year, as Assessment as amended. 1.4. "Treasurer" shall mean the Treasurer of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte. 1.5. "Unit' shall mean an assessed or assessable unit within a residential, commercial or industrial building, and shall include an apartment located within a single family dwelling which is serviced by the Township Water System, as permitted under the applicable Zoning By -law. 1.6. "Water Works" means any works for the collection, production, treatment, ntot orage, suply and distribution of include plumbing or other works toewhich the Ontario Building Code Acts and its regulations apply. 2, WATER CHARGES, BILLING AND COLLECTION 2.1. As soon as the water connection installation is approved by the Township Inspector, he shall forthwith turn the water on for owner. The owner will then be charged at the appropriate water rate, as set out herein. 2,2. At the end of September each year, the duly authorized employee shall read, or cause to be read, all meters connected to the Municipal Water System to determine the amount of water used during the year. 2.3. The Treasurer shall calculate water charges to be assessed against each unit in a Municipal Water Area, in accordance with the minimum quarterly charge and rates per cubic meter as set out herein. 2,4, The Treasurer shall, for each calendar quarter, issue bills to each unit based on the applicable water charges. Water bills shall be due and payable not less that twenty -one (21) days from the date of mailing. 2.5. Water payments shall be payable to The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte and may be paid during office hours in person or by mail at the Oro - Medonte Administration Office, 148 Line 7 South, Box 100, Oro, On LOL 2X0, or at most financial institutions. Water payments made at a financial - institution shall deemed to be paid on the date shown by the Teller's stamp on the bill stub. The Township shall not be responsible for any applicable service charge payable to the bank. Cheques only can be dropped at the drop boxes located at the Administration Office and Moonstone Fire Hall. Schedule 'j'— Water (cont'd) 2.6. The Treasurer shall impose a ten (10) percent late charge on all unpaid accounts on the day after the due date. 2.7. If an account remains unpaid, the Township may collect amounts payable pursuant to Section 398 of the Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25, as amended. WATER RATES: METERED: RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL SHANTY BAY - M -66, M -71, M -696 Based on twelve (12) month period Minimum Rate Up to 365 Cubic Meters Based on a three (3) month period Minimum Rate Up to 90 Cubic Meters HARBOURWOOD - M -118 Based on twelve (12) month period Minimum Rate Up to 365 Cubic Meters Based on a three (3) month period Minimum Rate Up to 90 Cubic Meters $600.00 /Unit for twelve (12) Months $150.00 /Unit for three (3) Months $600.00 /Unit for twelve (12) Months $150.00 /Unit for three (3) Months SUGARBUSH - M -8, M -9, M -30, M -31, M -367, M -368 Based on twelve (12) month period Minimum Rate Up to 365 Cubic Meters Based on a three (3) month period Minimum Rate Up to 90 Cubic Meters CEDARBROOK - M -157 Based on twelve (12) month period Minimum Rate Up to 365 Cubic Meters Based on a three (3) month period Minimum Rate Up to 90 Cubic Meters $600.00 /Unit for twelve (12) Months $150.00 /Unit for three (3) Months $600.00 /Unit for twelve (12) Months $150.00 /Unit for three (3) Months Schedule `J' — Water (cont'd) CANTERBURY -M -343 Based on twelve (12) month period Minimum Rate Up to 365 Cubic Meters Based on a three (3) month period Minimum Rate Up to 90 Cubic Meters MAPLEWOOD Based on twelve (12) month period Minimum Rate Up to 365 Cubic Meters Based on a three (3) month period Minimum Rate Up to 90 Cubic Meters $600.00 /Unit for twelve (12) Months $150.00 /Unit for three (3) Months $600.00 /Unit for twelve (12) Months $150.00 /Unit for three (3) Months HORSESHOE HIGHLANDS - M -391, M -447, M -456 ZONE II Based on twelve (12) month period Minimum Rate Up to 365 Cubic Meters Based on a three (3) month period Minimum Rate Up to 90 Cubic Meters CRAIGHURST - M -510 Based on twelve (12) month period Minimum Rate Up to 365 Cubic Meters Based on a three (3) month period Minimum Rate Up to 90 Cubic Meters WARMINSTER - 309, M -104, M -92 Based on twelve (12) month period Minimum Rate Up to 365 Cubic Meters Based on a three (3) month period Minimum Rate Up to 90 Cubic Meters $600.00 /Unit for twelve (12) Months $150.00 /Unit for three (3) Months $600.00 /Unit for twelve (l 2) Months $150.00 /Unit for three (3) Months $600.00 /Unit for twelve (12) Months $150.00 /Unit for three (3) Month Period �f Schedule 'J' — Water (cont'd) MEDONTE HILLS - 1650, M -29, M -174 Based on twelve (12) month period Flat Rate Based on three (3) month period Flat Rate $600.00 /Unit for twelve (12) Months $150.00 /Unit for three (3) Month Period ROBINCREST - M -123, M -101, BACHLY, MOONSTONE PER SCHEDULE "A" BY -LAW 2002 -132 Based on twelve (12) month period Flat Rate Based on three (3) month period Flat Rate $600.00 /Unit for twelve (12) Months $150.00 /Unit for three (3) Month Period SURCHARGE BASED ON TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD FOR ALL METERED SYSTEMS 366 -545 Cubic Meters 546 + Cubic Meters FLAT RATE: RESIDENTIAL HORSESHOE - ORO 1587 Based on twelve (12) month period Flat Rate Based on three (3) month period Flat Rate $1.89 /Cubic Meter $2.05 /Cubic Meter $600.00 /Unit for twelve (12) Months $150.00 /Unit for three (3) Month Period HORSESHOE - Medonte 1531, M -10, M -11, M -23 Flat Rate Based on three (3) month period Flat Rate PINE RIDGE SKI CLUB Flat Rate (6 units) Flat Rate Commercial SCHOOLS Flat Rate $600.00 /Unit for twelve (12) Months $150.00 /Unit for three (3) Month Period $3,600.00 for twelve (12) Months $ 900.00 for three (3) Month Period $ 18.00 /Classroom /Month for twelve (12) Months ° Schedule 1j' — Water (cont'd) MISCELLANEOUS FEES: CONNECTION FEE INSPECTION $200-00 DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION CHARGE 55O.00Each Committee of Adjustment Mingtes Thursday August 16 2007, 9:30 a.m. In Attendance: Chairperson Lynda Aiken, Member Rick Webster, Member Bruce Chappell, Member Garry Potter, Member Michelle Lynch, Secretary- Treasurer Adam Kozlowski 1. Communications and Correspondence Correspondence to be addressed at the time of the specific hearing. 2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest None Declared. Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007 Page 1 3. Hearings: 9:30 2007 -B -21 Helen Perry Lot 17, Concession 11 556 Line 11 North (Former Township of Oro) In Attendance: Greg Shelswell, Helen Perry Motion No. CA070816 -1 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Bruce Chappell, seconded by Rick Webster "Committee grant Provisional Consent for Application 2007 -13-21 subject to the following conditions: 1. That three copies of a Reference Plan for the subject land indicating the severed parcel be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Secretary- Treasurer; 2. That the applicant apply for and obtain a rezoning on the severed lands to accurately reflect the intended land use; 3. That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality; 4. That the severed lands be merged in title with 544 Line 11 North and that the provisions of Subsection 3 or 5 of Section 50 of The Planning Act apply to any subsequent conveyance or transaction involving the subject lands; 5. That the applicants solicitor provide an undertaking that the severed lands and the lands to be enhanced will merge in title; 6. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro - Medonte; and, 7. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one year from the date of the giving of the notice. Carried ". Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007 Page 2 r 9:45 2007 -B -22 Ucci Consolidated Companies 2007 -B -23 Part of Lots 26, 27, 28, Concession 5 2007 -B -24 (Former Township of Oro) 2007 -B -25 2007 -B -26 In Attendance: Rick Jones, Agent for Applicant; Brian Davidson, applicant Secretary- Treasurer Adam Kozlowski read correspondence from Charles Burgess, Manager of Planning, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, dated August 15, 2007 (request for deferral, applicant to complete an Environmental Impact Statement) verbatim to Committee and the audience. Greg Blight (requested further information on application) made presentation to the Committee. Motion No. CA070816 -2 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Michelle Lynch, seconded by Bruce Chappell "Committee defer Consent Applications 2007 -B -22, 2007 -B -23, 2007 -B -24, 2007 -6-25 & 2007 -B -26 until such time that comments are received from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and until such time that the revised application(s) has been circulated in accordance with the Planning Act. Carried ". Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007 Page 3 10:00 2007 -A -18 Mary Spasov Plan 864, Lot 4 245 Shoreline Drive (Former Township of Oro) In Attendance: Mike Spasov, agent for applicant Motion No. CA070816 -3 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Rick Webster "Committee defer Variance application 2007 -A -18 until such time that comments are received from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. Carried ". Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007 Page 4 10:15 2007 -A -19 Amy & Dylan Briscoe Pt. Lot 24, Concession 9 (Former Township of Oro) In Attendance: Amy Briscoe, applicant Motion No. CA070816 -4 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Bruce Chappell, seconded by Rick Webster "Committee approve Variance Application 2007 -A -19 subject to the following conditions: 1. That the size and setbacks of the proposed dwelling be in conformity with the sketches submitted with the application and approved by the Committee; 2. That the applicant obtain any required permit(s) and/or approval(s) from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority for the construction of the dwelling; 3. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, C.P. 13. Carried ". Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007 Page 5 X 10:30 2007 -A -20 Bill & Helen Stonkus Plan M80, Part of Lots 3 & 4 14 Scottdale Drive (Former Township of Oro) In Attendance: Bill & Helen Stonkus, applicants. John Hawke (no objection to application) and; Bill Cartmill (no objection to application) made presentation to the Committee. Motion No. CA070816 -5 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Rick Webster, seconded by Bruce Chappell "Committee approved Variance application 2007 -A -20 subject to the following conditions: 1. That the size of the detached accessory building be no larger than 148.6 square metres; 2. That the detached accessory building be located no closer than 8 metres from the east exterior side lot line; 3. That the detached accessory building, notwithstanding Section 5.1.3 c) and Section 5.1.6, otherwise meet with all other provisions for detached accessory buildings; 4. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with the Committee's decision by verifying in writing that the detached garage be located no closer than 8 metres to the east lot line, and that the detached garage be no larger than 148.6 square metres; 5. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13. .....Carried." Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007 Page 6 10:45 2007 -A -21 Hawkestone Yacht Club Part of Lot 23, Concession 12 215 Mill Street (Former Township of Oro) In Attendance: Paul Marshall, applicant. Motion No. CA070816 -6 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Bruce Chappell "Committee approve Variance Application 2007 -A -21 subject to the following conditions: 1. That the proposed addition to the existing structure maintain a setback of 14.5 metres to the average high water mark of Lake Simcoe; 2. That the appropriate approval(s) and /or permit(s) be obtained from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, if required; 3. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13. Carried ". Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007 Page 7 11:00 2007 -A -22 Brian & Johna Dalrymple Part of Lot 11, Concession 12 (Former Township of Medonte) In Attendance: Brian & Johna Dalrymple, applicants; Paul Stringer, applicant's contractor. Secretary- Treasurer Adam Kozlowski read correspondence from Tim Salkeld, Resource Planner, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, dated August 15, 2007 (no objection to application, revised permit required) verbatim to Committee and the audience. Wanda Warder (objection to application) made presentation to Committee. Motion No. CA070816 -7 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Bruce Chappell, seconded by Rick Webster "Committee approve Variance Application 2007 -A -22 subject to the following conditions: 1. That the size and setbacks of the proposed dwelling unit be in conformity with the sketches submitted with the application and approved by the Committee; 2. That the applicant obtain any required permit(s) and /or approval(s) from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for the construction of the dwelling; 3. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13. Carried ". Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007 Page 8 11:15 2007 -A -23 Donald Wilson Plan 217, Part of Lots 8 & 9 319 Line 11 South (Former Township of Oro) In Attendance: Donald Wilson, applicant. Motion No. CA070816 -8 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Michelle Lynch, seconded by Rick Webster ,,Committee Approve Variance application 2007 -A -23 subject to the following conditions: 1. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance with the Committee's decision by a) pinning the footing and b) verifying in writing that the addition be no closer than 0.4 metres to the north exterior side lot line; 2. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13. Carried ". Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007 Page 9 11:30 2007 -A -12 Daphne Laird (Revised) 60 Lakeshore Road East Plan 798, Part of Lots 52 & 53 (Former Township of Oro) In Attendance: Daphne Laird, applicant. Motion No. CA070816 -9 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Bruce Chappell "Committee Approve Variance application 2007 -A -12 subject to the previous conditions as imposed by the Committee of Adjustment on June 21, 2007, save and except for the following REVISED condition: 2. That the proposed deck shall be no closer than 4 metres from the exterior side lot line; Carried ". Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007 Page 10 4. Other Business Adoption of Minutes from July 19, 2007 Committee of Adjustment Hearing Motion No. CA070816 -10 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Michelle Lynch, seconded by Bruce Chappell "That the minutes for the July 19, 2007 Committee of Adjustment Meeting be adopted as printed and circulated 5. Adiournment Motion No. CA070816 -11 BE IT RESOLVED that: Moved by Bruce Chappell, seconded by Michelle Lynch "We do now adjourn at 1:30 pm ...Carried." ... Carried." (NOTE: A digital recording of this meeting is available for review.) Chairperson Lynda Aiken Secretary- Treasurer Adam Kozlowski Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007 Page 11 g TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTT .9. Dept. Report No. To: Prepared By: BP 2007- 033 Committee of the Whole Adam Kozlowski, B.URPI Planner Subject: Department: Council Building & Planning Zoning By -law Amendment Services C. of W. for Lester & Rosetta Parry Date: Part W '/2 Lot 8 September 5, 2007 Motion # Concession 3 (Oro) R.M. File #: D1436965 Part 1, Plan 51R -16380 Application # 2007- ZBA -05 2105 Line 2 North Date: Roll #: 010 - 002 -02200 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to consider a proposed Zoning By -law Amendment application submitted by Lester & Rosetta Parry on July 26, 2007. The rezoning application has been submitted to fulfill a condition of approval for Consent Application 2007 -B -19, which was granted by the Committee of Adjustment on July 19, 2007. The rezoning application applies to lands described as 2105 Line 2 North, being Concession 3, Part of the West 1/2 of Lot 8, Part 1 of Plan 51R- 16380, in the Township of Oro - Medonte (formerly Oro). The subject land is proposed to be rezoned from the Rural Residential Two (RUR2) Zone to the Agricultural /Rural (A/RU) Zone. Consent Application 2007 -B -19 resulted in the subject land being added to the abutting agricultural land holding, being 2073 Line 3 North (see attached schedule). As part of provisional approval, the applicant must apply for and obtain a rezoning, which will create a consistent A/RU Zone for the newly - enlarged agricultural parcel. OFFICIAL PLAN: The subject property is designated Agricultural by the Official Plan. The parcel to which the subject lands are being added is also designated Agricultural. The Official Plan recognizes boundary adjustments provided no new building lot is created and that the boundary adjustment will not affect the viability of the agricultural parcels affected. The property to with the subject lands are to be added to is currently vacant, and is rented out for farming operations by the applicant. The parcel to be conveyed as a result of Consent Application 2007 - B-19 totals 1 hectare, and was originally intended to be used for the construction of a single dwelling unit. As such, this application does not propose to remove agricultural land from production, as it is in fact adding a hectare to an existing large agricultural land holding. With respect to the retained parcel, the applicant currently operates a kennel, and also resides on the property. Section C1.2 of the Official Plan lists "commercial dog kennels" as being a permitted use within the Agricultural Designation. As such, the application generally complies with the objectives of the Township Official Plan. ZONING BY -LAW: The lands to be retained, being 2072 Line 3 North, will consist of 12.2 hectares, maintain a frontage of 271 metres on Line 3 North, and currently contains the "Royal Pets Hotel" kennel. While the Zoning By- law is silent with respect to prescribing a minimum lot area, the required setback for kennel structures to lot lines is 100 metres. As a result of this application, the revised boundary line to the west will be approximately 200 metres from the kennel structure on the property. However, as the kennel itself is considered a non - conforming structure with respect to setbacks to the south side and front lot line, an exception should be included with this Zoning Amendment to recognize setback deficiencies. Staff are of the opinion that the kennel structure contains adequate buffering in the form of mature tree growth on the severed parcel, and note that the nearest residential structure is located over 200 metres to the north -east. As a result of Consent Application 2007 -B -19, the lot to be enhanced, being 2105 Line 2 North, will maintain a frontage of 613 metres on Line 2 North, a depth of 940 metres, and an area of 49.1 hectares. The required minimum frontage for a lot in the Agricultural /Rural Zone is 45 metres, while the minimum required area for an agricultural use is 2 hectares. On this basis, the enhanced and retained lands would appear to generally comply with the requirements of the A/RU Zone. CONCLUSION: Consent Application 2007 -B -19 was approved by the Committee of Adjustment on July 19, 2007, and as part of the Committee's provisional approval, the applicant must apply for and obtain a rezoning for the conveyed lands to maintain the consistency of the zoning fabric in the area. The application has been circulated to all internal departments, and no concerns have been indicated. As the proposed Zoning By -law Amendment does not propose to remove agricultural lands from production, the rezoning would appear to conform to the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By -law. On this basis, it is recommended that Zoning By -law Amendment Application 2007- ZBA -05 proceed to a statutory Public Meeting. 2 RECOMMENDATIO It is recommended: 1. THAT Report BP 2007 -033 Re: Zoning By -law Amendment for Lester Parry, Concession 3, Part of the W' /z Lot 8 (Oro), Township of Oro - Medonte, 2105 Line 2 North be received. 2. THAT Zoning By -law Amendment Application 2007- ZBA -05, Concession 3, Part of the W 1/2 Lot 8 (Oro), Township of Oro - Medonte, 2105 Line 2 North, proceed to a Statutory Public Meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. C.A.O. Comments: C.A.O. 3 Reviewed by: Glenn White, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner Date: 1 C'L-5�'nevP!^- (L u 1Z of 'ro Z-O,,J — L �los' Iv A: m -7 9- qi. l H A 4A"' ?-t7 F'S 4., ni E 3 r•i o �.t' r1 1 NA �� f 4q. • I t� S 0 0 Y ha 5 I__ TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Wei : Dept. Report No. To: Prepared By: BP 2007- 034 Committee of the Whole Steven Farquharson, B.URPI Junior Planner Subject: Department: Council Building & Planning Zoning By -law Amendment Services C. of W. for Elizabeth May Date: East Part Lot 15, West Part August 28, 2007 Motion # Lot 16 R.M. File #: D14 36928 Concession 9 (Oro) Application # 2007- ZBA -06 696 15/16 Sideroad Date: Roll #: 010 - 004 -0660 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to consider the proposed Zoning By -law Amendment application submitted by Elizabeth May on August 7th, 2007. This rezoning application has been submitted to fulfill a condition of approval for Consent Application 2007 -B -20, which was granted by the Committee of Adjustment on July 19, 2007. The rezoning application applies to land described as 696 15/16 Sideroad, being Concession 9, West Part of Lot 16 and East Part Lot 15, in the Township of Oro- Medonte (formerly Oro). The subject land is proposed to be rezoned from the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the Rural Residential Two (RUR2) Zone. Consent Application 2007 -B -20 resulted in a small portion of agricultural land being added to the abutting rural residential land, being 590 15/16 Sideroad (see attached schedule). As part of provisional approval, the applicant must apply for and obtain a rezoning, which will create a consistent rural residential zone for the newly- enlarged rural residential parcel. OFFICIAL PLAN: The subject property is designated Agricultural by the Official Plan. The parcel to which the subject lands are being added are also designated Agricultural. The Official Plan recognizes boundary adjustments provided no new building lot is created and the boundary adjustment will not affect the viability of the agricultural parcels affected. 3 The property to be enhanced currently has a single detached dwelling and accessory buildings. The parcel to be conveyed as a result of Consent Application 2007 -B -20 totals 0.82 hectares — as such, this application does not propose to remove significant agricultural land from production, and will not reduce the agricultural resource base or adversely affect the viability of the retained agricultural parcel. Therefore, this application generally complies with the objectives of the Township Official Plan. ZONING BY -LAW: The subject property is currently zoned Agricultural /Rural (A/RU) & Rural Residential Two (RUR2) Zone in the Township's Zoning By -law. The lot to be enhanced, 590 15/16 Sideroad, is currently zoned Rural Residential Two (RUR2). The land to be added to 590 15/16 Sideroad is zoned A/RU. The minimum area for a lot in the RUR2 Zone is 0.4 hectares; as the subject property consists of 0.25 hectares, and therefore does not comply with the Zoning By -law. In effect, the application at hand would bring the present non - conforming lot into conformity, as the new lot area would exceed 0.4 hectares. The lot to be enhanced, 590 15/16 Sideroad will increase in area from 0.25 hectares (0.63 acres) to 1.07 hectare (2.64 acres), and the frontage will remain 57 metres (187 feet). The minimum area for lots in the Rural Residential Two Zone is 0.4 hectares (0.98 acres). The County's Official Plan provides consent lots should be developed to an approximate maximum size of one hectare. On this basis, the enhanced and retained lands would appear to generally comply with the requirements of the RUR2 Zone. ANALYSIS: The subject land is currently designated Agricultural in the Official Plan and is zoned Agricultural /Rural (A/RU) Zone and Rural Residential Two (RUR2) Zone in the Township's Zoning By -law. The applicant was recently granted consent to convey a portion of the subject property to the lands located at 590 15/16 Sideroad, and is now applying to re -zone the lands from the Agricultural /Rural (A/RU) Zone to the Rural Residential Two (RUR2) Zone. The Consent Application was approved by the Committee of Adjustment on July 19, 2007, (Application 2007- B -20), and as part of the Committee's provisional approval, the applicant must apply for and obtain a rezoning for the conveyed lands to maintain the consistency of the zoning fabric in the area. As the proposed Zoning By -law Amendment does not propose to remove significant agricultural lands from production, the rezoning would appear to conform to the intent and policies of the Official Plan. On this basis, it is recommended that the Zoning By -law Amendment Application 2007- ZBA -04 proceed to a statutory Public Meeting. RECOMMENDA It is recommended: 1. THAT Report BP 2007 -034 Re: Zoning By -law Amendment for Elizabeth May, Concession 9, East Part of Lot 15, West Part of Lot 16 (Oro), Township of Oro - Medonte, 696 15116 Sideroad be received. 2. THAT Zoning By -law Amendment Application 2007- ZBA -04, Concession 9, East Part of Lot 15, West Part of Lot 16 (Oro), Township of Oro- Medonte, 696 15/16 Sideroad, proceed to a Statutory Public Meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. Respectfully submitted, Steven Farquharson, B.URPI Junior Planner C.A.O. Comments: C.A.O. 3 Reviewed by: Glenn White, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner Date: , q Id , TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE MEMORANDUM To: Doug Irwin cc: From: Bruce Hoppe R.M. File #: Date: September 4, 2007 Roll #: Subject: Permission to temporarily reside in a trailer— G. Rankin Further to the Council permission granted earlier this year (Motion #8 - June 27, 2007), the applicant has submitted confidential correspondence dated July 19, 2007 (distributed to Council under separate cover) respecting the terms of the agreement. Given the circumstances, staff have no concerns with this amendment. To this end, it is respectfully recommended that Council give favourable consideration to amending the original motion and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the attached agreement. 114YD-r AGREEMENT /AFFIDAVIT 1 C — In consideration of receiving a building permit from the Township of Oro-Medonte, I, Gordon Rankin, of the Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly Township of Medonte) in the County of Simcoe, covenant and agree as follows: 1. That I am the registered owner of Con 10 pt lot 13 being more particularly described as 3750 Line 10 North Oro - Medonte. 2. That I have applied to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte for permission to temporarily reside in two trailers on the above- mentioned lands, at the same time as a new dwelling is under construction on those same lands, wherein such procedure is not provided for under the provisions of the Township of Oro - Medonte's Zoning By -law as amended. 3. That I hereby acknowledge that permission has been given by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte subject to the following provisions: That such permission is granted for the twelve month period from permit issuance or until completion of the proposed new dwelling, whichever is the lesser period of time; and b) That on completion of the new dwelling, as evidenced by a Provisional Occupancy Certificate, the existing trailer is to be removed within one month to the satisfaction of the Township's Chief Building Official; and C) That application to the Township of Oro - Medonte for a temporary use permit will be made forthwith (Fee $$100.00). 4. That I hereby agree to the terms and conditions set out above. 5. It is understood that failure to comply with the terms and conditions as set out herein, shall release and save harmless the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte from pursuing such litigation, as may be necessary to secure compliance or conformity with any applicable Municipal By -law or provincial Regulation as may be provided for. 6. We hereby covenant and agree to indemnify and save harmless the Township of Oro - Medonte from all costs, claims, liability and actions which may result or arise from the issuance of the building permit or the entering into of this agreement. Date Owner Mayor, H. S. Hughes Witness Clerk, L Douglas Irwin TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE MEMORANDUM To: Committee of the Whole cc: From: Shawn Binns — Manager of R.M. File #: Recreation and Community Services Date: September 4, 2007 Roll #: Subject: Report RC 2007 -17 S , Background At the Committee of the Whole meeting of August 15, 2007 Council passed motion # CW070815 -59 authorizing staff to purchase playground equipment and to defer report RC2007 -17 for staff to solicit input from residents on the possibility of locating playground equipment within the northwest section of Shelswell Park. A letter and survey was prepared and sent out to solicit input from the 225 local residents (Attachment #1). Analysis A total of 69 surveys were returned and analyzed with a response rate of approximately 30 %. The following is an analysis of responses. Breakdown of responses as a percenta a Beside Pump House — 1. Highly Preferred 13% 2.Preferred 17% 3. No Opinion 7% Oppo ngly 4.Opposed Opposed 10%1 54% Open Space Coventry —�rr 55% 6% �1�-_ A North West Shelswell Parke��]� Entrance Harbourwood �� g% g% rr 67% Note: Surveys from the same address were included as 1 survey for analysis A number of written comments were also received and are attached for Councils consideration (Attachment #2). The feedback from residents indicated that the preferred location for the playground equipment is the Northwest section of Shelswell Park with 61 % of residents indicating this as a highly preferred or preferred location. After further review of Shelswell Park it was identified that forest management would need to take place within the northern portion of the Park. The forest management would consist of selective removal of Scots Pine and thinning of underbrush to allow for; growth of natural hardwood species such as red oak, white ash, and maple, increased visibility, as well as to increase the amount of useable space while maintaining a natural area. The forest work is estimated to cost $10,000 which has not been allocated within the 2007 budget allocation. The playground would be set back in the northwest section of the park which would address the safety concern of the proximity of the equipment to the road while allowing for improvements to regulate parking in the park in 2008. The forest management would also address the concern for visibility by allowing for sight lines, as well as addressing the concerns of current youth activity and increased activity by non - residents within the dense forested portions of the park. Given the feedback received from residents, the review of Shelswell Park as a community park, the need for forest management in long term planning of the park to increase safety, aesthetics, and use by Township residents it is recommended that the playground equipment be installed within the Northwest section of Shelswell Park. Recommendations 1. That memorandum dated September 4, 2007 be received. 2. That an expenditure of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) be approved for forest management in the northwest section of Shelswell Park and financed through the development charges reserve fund. 3. And that staff be authorized to proceed with the installation of playground equipment in the northwest section of Shelswell Park. Respectfully submitted, Shawn Binns Manager of Recreation and Community Services -2- August 21, 2007 Dear Resident: Re: Update and Further Consultation for locating Playground Equipment 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Phone (705)487 -2171 Fax (705) 487 -0133 www.oro- medonte.ca Following the meeting that took place at the Oro Station Community Hall the Township of Oro - Medonte sent out correspondence requesting input on the development and preferred locations for playground equipment. Based on the large number of responses received, it is evident that there is strong community support for the installation of playground equipment. A significant amount of feedback asked for a review and further consideration of the location of the equipment. After further review of potential locations for playground equipment, the North West section of Shelswell Park was identified as a possible location. Consultations regarding forest management have resulted in plans for some thinning of underbrush, the selective removal of trees that will address safety and provide space for selected trees to mature. This will also improve monitoring capabilities while significantly adding to useable area of this northern section of Shelswell Park. Measurements reveal that there will be sufficient space for playground equipment and area to improve parking created from forest management in the Northwest section of Shelswell Park. This location is a significant distance from Lakeshore Road, and would have limited impact on the existing maintained grass area of the park. The larger trees in the area would also have the added advantage of providing shade. Based on the additional information Oro - Medonte Council has requested community input on the northwest section of Shelswell Park as a potential location and that the community be surveyed to determine the degree of support for each of the potential locations for the playground. Please complete the attached survey and forward to the Recreation Department by 4:00pm September 3, 2007. Results of the survey will be included in a detailed staff report which will be presented for Council's consideration at the Committee of the Whole meeting on September 5", 2007. -------------- -- -- ----- -- -- ------ ----- ------- ----detach here---------------------------------------- Please circle a number in EACH of the options listed below to indicate your piefeience(s) for EACH potential location for the playground. For your reference a map has been attached 1. Highly preferred 2. Preferred 3. No opinion 4. Opposed 5. Strongly opposed 1) The area beside the pump house ( Harbourwood Park) 1 2 3 4 2) The open space, towards Coventry (Harbourwood Park) 1 2 3 4 3) The North West Section of Shelswell Park 1 2 3 4 4) The North entrance to Harbourwood Park (Homard and Elvyn) 1 2 3 4 Name(s) Telephone Green Emergency Location Number _Street Name IMPORTANT: Please note that the decision of where to locate the plavground equipment will be heavily based on the results of this survev. If you would like your input to be considered it is essential that you return this survey by September 3`a, 2007. You may wish to respond by email to sbinns @oro - medontaea by simply copying the part of this notice below the dotted line with a number indicated for each of the options listed OR you may wish to drop it off at the Township Office in the mail slot at the front door OR may return it by mail. Written comments are also welcome. (T m P V o o m N O N p � N b �y O d N r m N (1� A N A J N N A N b � N to O J NO b r N O+ � ag 0 d � P T y N � O N N y Y O m N N N Y P W N b 00+ tp N N ZA O m is N q N N N O b N O 6 � m m N n O b m N m m V O O N O b N N N O m T m 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Phone (705) 487 -2171 Fax (705) 487 -0133 www.oro- medonte.ca August 21, 2007 Dear Resident: Re: Update and Further Consultation for locating Playground Equipment 1 Following the meeting that look place at the Oro Station Community Hall the Township of Oro - Medonte sent out correspondence requesting input on the development and preferred locations for playground equipment. Based on the large number of responses received, it is evident that there is strong community support for the installation of playground equipment. A significant amount of feedback asked for a review and further consideration of the location of the equipment. After further review of potential locations for playground equipment, the North West section of - Shelswell Park was identified as a possible location. Consultations regarding forest management have resulted in plans for some thinning of underbi ush. the selective removal of trees that will address safety and provide space for selected trees to mature. This will also improve monitoring capabilities while significantly adding to useable area of this northern section of Shelswell Park. Measurements reveal that there will be sufficient space for playground equipment and area to improve parking created from forest management in the Northwest section of Shelswell Park. This location is a significant distance from Lakeshore Road, and would have limited impact on the existing maintained grass area of the park. The larger trees in the area would also have the added advantage of providing shade. Based on the additional information Oro - Medonte Council has requested community input on the northwest section of Shelswell Park as a potential location and that the community be surveyed to determine the degree of support for each of the potential locations for the playground. Please complete the attached survey and forward to the Recreation Department by 4:00pm September 3, 2007. Results of the survey will be included in a detailed staff report which will be presented for Council's consideration at the Committee of the Whole meeting on September 5 ", 2007. --------------------------------------------------- ______________ -ucta, 1111.11 Please circle a number in EACH of the options listed below to indicate your preference(s) for EACH potential location for the playground. For your reference a map has been attached 1. Highly preferred 2. Preferred 3. No opinion 4. opposed 5. Strongly opposed at a j) The area beside the pump house (Narbourwood Park) 2 3 4 5 � � 0 2) _ _The open space, towards Coventry__(Harbourwood Park) 7 2 3 ( 5 � O� 0.ev" 2C Q 5 3) The North West Section of Shelswell Park } 4) The North entrance to HarboUrWOOd Park ()Io.,ard and Elvyn) W4 �� Telephone+ � 8,7-bl� 6/ re c. t Green Emergency Location Number Street Name try �c� s 'Iva- 411\5 IMPORTANT: ^' Please note that 1 to deci =ion of + +'here to locate the Aav round si e d it i will nt heavily based nn the results of this survey. ff you would like your input to be considered it is essential that you this survey by September 3rd, 2007. You may wish to respond return by email to sbinns @oro- medonte.ca by simply copying the part of this notice below the dotted line with a number indicated for each of the options listed OR you may Fish to drop it offal the Township Office in the mail slot at the front door OR may return it by mail. Written comments are also welcome. S 6 rt� � rt � b 1lCj`� C� . N 0 m A � N O m rg 'o ,m m �® 1 r� N O m m r ,m m �® 1 r� N O m A%4�r� iJ �ARtztt�G t �S. bc) tvb" C v. a T�4�nt 1 1LEF 5 I Q4Q Y- t 6 c,\ L.o T , 1�? y tlJc Cp\►J �Fs� as Pa2k�tJG Lo'(. NF_iJ ��tE� i LR -tOLi L&T t,,)O'k o ix?w o►,� G'ZS �SaPPFNS Mott.) Oti tSE1GN3OLL t DF `T F (�a►titP WowsE Suv�LDMIi F�1t�1t�\AS VA t5 CS'c5 tt5� �i ��GurAeL�{. w N Page l of l Binns, Shawn G'"" From: BRENDA /RAY COLLINS [packa @rogers.com] Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 8:37 PM To: Binns, Shawn Subject: Park Dear Mr Binns We were very surprised to see the proposal for the children's playground, now includes Shellswell Park. As we live just two doors from said park, it seems to us that it is the least suitable location of the four listed for the reasons that follow:- ]/. On numerous occasions we have had to ask people not to drive on the grass,or use it for a skid pan,. 2/. We are always picking up broken glass and beer bottles, it is a favourite spot for young people as there is no street lighting to prevent vandalism, witness your new signs (already damaged) 3/. Safety aspect for young kids with road each side of park, Particularly Lakeshore can be busy with all the building in the area, 4/. Bush surrounding park could hide undesirables! The park at Shellswell is not overlooked by any properties, A Park surrounded by open area would be an infinitely better option, Harbourwood seems a better choice because there are many houses with young children, so supervision would be a much simpler task for people in the surrounding houses, plus it's a far more open area to allow for ball games etc, Safety is the prime concern for everyone,especially the children. Yours sincerely , Ray and Brenda Collins,108, Lakeshore rd West, RR1,0ro Stn, lol 2eo,.705 -487- 7081. 8/28/2007 Binns, Shawn From: John Craig [jcraig @rogers.coml Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:38 PM To: Binns, Shawn Page I of 6 Za Subject: RE: Proposed Multi- Purpose Pad In Shelswell Park and Proposed Playground for Harbourwood Park Hello Shawn Needless to say I am strongly opposed to the proposal for installing playground equipment in Shelswell. I'm completely baffled by these ongoing and shameful incursions against what is now a beautiful passive leisure area. Isn't it bad enough that you are going to pave half of this park already? Now you are planning to pave the other half? You know, there are less than six children living along the stretch of Lakeshore between the 6th and 7th. The mature /senior residents of Lakeshore Road will sorely miss this park. l wish to reiterate my opinion that the transformation of Shelswell Park is completely illogical when there is a fully acceptable, safe and easily accessible park to serve the residents of Harbourwood right in their own backyards. The subdivision is surrounded by green space except for this small block of land which we have come to enjoy. Surely someone at the township is capable of looking at the bigger picture here and find somewhere else to locate these facilities. The idea that you will get a valid survey response with which to form an opinion from the letters mailed to residents is preposterous. It appears that Harbourwood residents (who significantly outnumber Lakeshore residents close to Shelswell Park) want these facilities but only if they can avert the noise and other consequences by locating the source elsewhere. This is a clear case of NIMBY resulting a busy park area in my front yard. Please keep me informed as this matter progresses. Regards, John t% \. ��,—�'"�22 , From: Binns, Shawn [mailto:sbinns @oro- medonte.ca] Sent: July 17, 2007 4:48 PM To: John Craig Subject: RE: Proposed Multi- Purpose Pad In Shelswell Park and Proposed Playground for Harbourwood Park 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 8/29/2007 August 21, 2007 THE CORPORATION OF THE — or 61—v— Dear Resident: Re: Update and Further Consultation for locating Playground Equipment 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Phone (705) 487 -2171 Fax (705) 487 -0133 WU 3 1 7(1(17 0R0 _AAED�NP E Following the meeting that look place at the Oro Station Community Hall the Township of Oro - Medome sent out correspondence requesting input on the development and preferred locations for playground equipment. Based on the large number of responses received, it is evident that there is strong community support for the installation of playground equipment. A significant amount of feedback asked for a review and further consideration of the location of the equipment. After frather review of potential locations for playground equipment, the North West section of Shelswell Park was identified as a possible location. Consultations regarding forest management have resulted in plans for some thinning of underbrush, the selective removal of trees that will address safety and provide space for selected trees to mature. This will also improve monitoring capabilities while significantly adding to useable area of this northern section of Shelswell Park. Measurements reveal that there will be sufficient space for playground equipment and area to improve parking created from forest management in the Northwest section of Shelswell Park. This location is a significant distance from Lakeshore Road, and would have limited impact on the existing maintained grass area of the park. The larger trees in the area would also have the added advantage of providing shade. Based on the additional information Oro - Medonte Council has requested community input on the northwest section of Shelswell Park as a potential location and that the community be surveyed to determine the degree of support for each of the potential locations for the playground. Please complete the attached survey and forward to the Recreation Department by 4:00pm September 3, 2007. Results of the survey will be included in a detailed staff report which will be presented for Council's consideration at the Committee of the Whole meeting on September 5", 2007. ---- -------detach here---------------------------------------- Please circle a number in EACH of the options listed below to indicate your preference($) for EACH potential location for the playground. For your reference a map has been attached 1. Highly preferred 2. Preferred 3. No opinion 4. Opposed 5. Strongly opposed 1) The area beside the pump house ( Harbourwood Park) 1 `0 3 4 5 2) The open-space, towards Coventry (Harbourwood Park) 02 3 4 5 i1 3) The North West Section of Shelswell Park 1 2 3 (95 —�-e 4) The North entrance to Harbourwood Park (Howard and Etwyn) 1 2 3 46)— ( Name(s) W ) 4))G " E'-1 ��� Telephone �� OL1�j� Green Emergency Location Number Street Name wr IMPORTANT: Please note that the decision of 1%1) re to locate the ulti equipment will be heavily based on the results of this sarxev. If) °on would Iike your input io be considered it is essential that you return this survey by September 3"0, 2007. You may wish to respond by email to sbinnsCaoro- medonte.ca by simply copying the part of this notice below the dotted line with a number indicated for each of the options listed OR you may r, ish to drop it off at the Township Office in the mail slot at the from door OR may return it by mail. Ncriuen comments are also welcome. ,:;ac1,jed r' Cin,lij P.''1 August 21, 2007 Dear Resident: Re: Update and Further Consultation for locating Playground Equipment a 148 Line 7 S., box 100 Oro, Ontario L01 2XO Phone (705) 487 -2171 Fax (705) 487 -0133 www.oro- medonte.ca Following the meeting that took place at the Oro Station Community Hall the Township of Oro - Medome sent out correspondence requesting input on the development and preferred locations for playground equipment. Based on the large number of responses received, it is evident that there is strong community support for the installation of playground equipment. A significant amount of feedback asked for a review and further consideration of the location of the equipment. After further review of potential locations for playground equipment, the North West section of Shelswell Park was identified as a possible location. Consultations regarding forest management have resulted in plans for some thinning of underbrush, the selective removal of trees that will address safety and provide space for selected trees to mature. This will also improve monitoring capabilities while significantly adding to useable area of this northern section of Shelswell Park. Measurements reveal that there will be sufficient space for playground equipment and area to improve parking created from forest management in the Northwest section of Shelswell Park. This location is a significant distance from Lakeshore Road, and would have limited impact on the existing maintained grass area of the park. The larger trees in the area would also have the added advantage of providing shade. Based on the additional information Oro - Medonte Council has requested community input on the northwest section of Shelswell Park as a potential location and that the community be surveyed to determine the degree of support for each of the potential locations for the playground. Please complete the attached survey and forward to the Recreation Department by 4:00pm September 3, 2007. Results of the survey will be included in a detailed staff report which will be presented for Council's consideration at the Committee of the Whole meeting on September 5"', 2007. ------------------------------------------------ detach ---- ----- ----- ---- ----- --- ---- --- -- ---- --- - -- detach here--------- ------------- ---- ------- - --- - -- Please circle a number in EACH of the options listed below to indicate your preference(s) for EACH potential location for the playground. For your reference a map has been attached 1. Highly preferred 2. Preferred 3. No opinion 4. Opposed 5. Strongly opposed 1) The area beside the pump house ( Harbourwood Park) 1 2 3 4 2) __ The_ open_ space,. towards Coventry (Harbourwood Park) ] 2 3 4 3) The North West Section of Shelswell Park (D 2 3 4 5 4) The North entrance „tto /aa Hrboourwood Park (Howard and Elwn) 1 2 3 4 � Name(s) 4 \n„t /�" "" g Telephone'71o�3 Green Emergency Location Number �— Street Name CDV%aIPP'r C4?"f 7' v v UltJ all IMPORTANT: • /5 Please note thnt the decision of where to locaue the pinvQround equipment will be heavily based on the results of this survey. 11 you would like your input to be considered it is essential that you Y/V return this survey by September Ira, 2007. You m may wish to respond by email to sbns @oro- medonte -ca by simply copying the part of this notice below the dotted line with a number indicated for each of the options listed OR you may wish to drop it off at the Township Office in the mail slot at the front door OR may return it by mail. Written comments are also welcome. a.h ,R..�,l.dt� � ,G�C�t°_au�r,Ci k .�o ,t�u.�- �-�..✓ .,ot.� ✓u.� .�a..�a�.�— .� -�L-. ..� o� ,6clX god a-If -0 , 6 . zz 1-0 L _R z_:- d �a-c% oS'hecurrc,, SEP - 4 2001 ORO- MEDONTE TnWNSHIP ace�7 w�_ h 40 w,'_ � �� � � e�7 c%2�.���✓� ��u,e::1Le��c� vCu�Ze�{ Q�t� �i, aoa7. �.�2�z_.�.eo��i�e� �� a/�e- C���r_«li.�,Qy �1�o.Qec«s SG�Ce� ✓tea -o �/ c -er�eL �La �i vn �A... ,- A �. /P� G�'7/Zi,E'Gf. i1e.i O�4ti /a'tc7u czU A C 6) �// % C� mil. ems- ✓�I�n�2� c� Gu02 t_('c�. �•/ ��oe von LCZ� of .Lai p�i'v7t cY/ � w Uc��t- oJvJcf�c aS� o7Cr , D O r1 L&, a oaw,.� L�t-e.. , ace die S�Le 16 I-Ae r7L � SEP - 4 7007 ORO-MEDONTE Matt & Sue Cillis 4 Howard Drive, Oro Station, ON LOL 2E0 Friday August 30, 2007 Dear Mr. Binns: S&P OR TO FQO Zk) e G We are anxiously awaiting a decision regarding the placement of the proposed playground equipment in the Harbourwood community. We were disappointed the play structure was not installed this summer so it could be enjoyed by the neighbourhood children throughout the holidays. At the Town Hall meeting, Mayor Hughes indicated to me it would be put into place in the spring. We understand the political need to keep all residents happy, but in all reality this is never possible. Asking for feedback once is understandable. After that, it should be up to council to make a decision. The longer this drags on, the more the animosity grows within the community. We pay the same taxes as the residents backing on to Harbourwood Park and should have equal say. I hope this area is not ruled out because they don't want to hear the sound of children's laughter in their backyard. There are a large number of young families in Harbourwood, and there are more and more moving in. A play structure is long overdue here and would certainly serve the general community well. We appreciate the time the parent group in Harbourwood has dedicated to this cause, and certainly appreciate the council's purchase of the structure and consideration of it's location. We look forward to a decision soon and hopefully a playground for our children this fall. Sincerely, &A� Matt & Sue Cillis Binns, Shawn From: OBEE [obee @rogers.com] Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 6:21 PM To: Binns, Shawn Subject: RE: Update and Further Consultation for locating Playground Equipment This email is in response to the resident survey dated August 21, 2007. Page 1 of 1 I am writing to express my support for the installation of playground equipment in the Harbourwood area. My priority is that a park be installed in a safe, user friendly location and I am supportive of whichever location Council decides is most appropriate based upon community input and the advice of their risk management experts. My support is for the installation of playground equipment in any of the proposed locations, however my preferences as requested in your survey are as follows: 1 (Pump- house) - Preferred 2 (Coventry) - Highly preferred 3 (Shelswell) - No Opinion 4 (North Entrance) - No Opinion It is my understanding that neighbourhood parks are not intended to attract significant numbers of park users residing beyond the local neighbourhood and I am concerned that the Shelswell location for the playground equipment will make Shelswell park even more attractive to nonresidents seeking to avoid user fees at Bayview Memorial Park. I also have questions regarding the additional costs associated with site -work required for the Shellswell location as indicated in your letter. Regards Brad Obee - 36 Howard Drive 9/4/2007 Ax- Uy 7L' L�j Llvyn 1tq -1 TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Dept. Report No. To: Committee of the Whole RC2007 -17 Subject: Council Playground Development in Harbourwood Park C. of W. Motion # 5 1 + kq (J Date: R vb 16" aoz —) Prepared By. Shawn Binns Department: Parks and Recreation Date: August 9, 2007_ R.M. File #: Roll #: tftu,nunv.n.... 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 Harbourwood 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. The Recreation Master Plan — October 11 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 intended u significant residing beyond the local neighbourhood planning area.Ne ghborhood par salso nclude of I ts, parkettesor other small parks and open space areas. Facilities provided may include, but not be limited to, the following: a) area for instructional activities; b) playground apparatus; c) d) ball courts & other courts; landscaped areas, walkways, benches and tables. icy 1 Harbourwood Park On May 17 ' 2007 the Harbourwood Park community volunteer committee hosted r nfO mu ty eUng o discuss the possibility of a playgroundand HUit Pu P y r �r Approximately 12 people were in attendance with the majority of residents in favour. Staff reviewed suitable locations for playground equipment both in Shelswell and Harbourwood Park. Shelswell Park was not recommended as a suitable location for the following reasons: 1) Proximity to Lakeshore Rd and safety concerns of children crossing the road 2) There are no clear sight lines for safety rve the immediate neighbourhood. playground equipment 3) The proposed playground is intended to se was to installed in Shelswell Park it would compound problems of increased visitation by non- residents and parking along the Lakeshore Rd. As a follow up from the meeting a letter was sent out by staff to all residents south of ridge rd between the fifth (e) line and the seventh (7'" ) line informing them of the proposed playground indicating the north entrance of Harbourwood Park (Howard and Elvyn) as a potential site requesting their written input be forwarded to staff for review. A total of eleven (11) written responses were received from residents regarding the proposed development of a playground at this location. The following is summary of responses: a. 2 responses were opposed to any development b. some concerns around noise and vandalism c. Concerns from residents over the location of the equipment in the initial proposed location consisting of a landscaped area, suggestion to develop in open space near pump house or Coventry circle within Harbourwood Park. On July 19P, 2007 additional correspondence was sent to residents proposing two additional locations, the letter and map is attached for reference (Attachment #1) A number of written comments both for and against and one petition against the proposed playground were received and presented to the Recreation Technical Support Group at the meeting of August S, 2007 (Attachment #2). Two deputations were also received at the Recreation Tec meal dupport me ling, one a in favour and one opposed a petition of residents in favour was presented The Recreation Technical in Harbourwood Park n the that roxim proximity Council give iavourab l consideration to the o the Co entryCircleentrance. development of a playground The location of Coventry Circle is being recommended for the following reasons: 1) The site is close to Coventry Circle and has clear sight lines. 2) The area provides the largest distance between adjacent property owners. 3) The area provides a buffer of existing vegetation between the proposed location and adjacent property owners. Taking into account the feedback from residents, the Recreation Technical Support Group, reviewing the recreation master plan and possible suitable locations for playground equipment, t is being recommended that the proposed playground be situated in Harbourwood Park in the open space area at the north east section of the park towards Coventry Circle. Playground Equipment 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 funding allocated in the 2007 Budget. -2- 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 Harbourwood Park Design (Attachment #4) $12,991.27 Inclusive of taxes 1. That Report No. RC2007 -17 be received and adopted. 2. That staff be authorized to proceed with the development of a playground in Harbourwood Park. 3. That staff be authorized to purchase playground equipment for Harbourwood Park from Belair Recreational Products at cost of $12,991.27 inclusively. 4. 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 -3- «. .t Ot July 19, 2007 THE CORr- ORATION OF THE 148 Line 7 5.. Box too 1I-,ry' (/�� (� N Tj pro, Ontario LOL 2X0 1 l 7 W N ti t 11 1 fay (705) 487.0133 d OF `^^ w.oro- mectontc.ca Gf Dear Resident: RE: Playground Development in Harbourwood Park In May of 2007, the Township of Oro- Medonte sent out correspondence to within ourwood residents requesting input on the proposed development of a playground Harbourwood Park. The initial proposed location was at the entrance of Harbourwood Park (Howard and Etvyn). A number of responses were received, many indicating the preference to maintain the. garden area at the entrance to Harbourwood Park, and tthaother areas of the park be investigated for the development of the proposed playground- Taking this into consideration, two other then location attached within Harbourwood for yourefePerrk re being proposed (a map outlining p house 2) The op 1} The area en space, towards owards Coventry To solicit further input from residents the Township is seen iedd de elopment • Opinions in favour or opposed to the p p • Input on the proposed locations within Harbourwood Park The Township respectfully asks that all comments regarding the development of a plavground within Harbourwood Park be submitted in writing or by email to the Pa *S and Recreation Depanment by 4:oopm August 6; 2007. A staff report with recommendations will presented to Council at the August tom of the Whole meeting on August 15" the report will be available on -line on Aug medonie ca /CouncilL.cim. Sincerely, Shawn Binns Manager of Recreation and Community Services Township of Oro-Medonte sbinns @oro- medonie.ca Lake Simcoe` I> .� n � R EL o qq a August 4, 2007 This petition is in reference to the correspondence sent out by the township, dated July 19, 2007 regarding the installation of a playground to be located in Harbourwood Park. We, the undersigned, OBJECT to a playground being located in Harbourwood Park for the following reasons. • This park was designated green space and as such it should remain that way. • This playground will negatively impact our privacy, property value and tranquility offered by the park in its current state. • There will be an increase in Township liability for such a venture to which the township has not adequately addressed. • As with the AquaStore tank, vandalism, loitering and littering will become a problem. • policing will bean issue as many residents surrounding the park will be left to deal with teenagers drinking, doing drugs and loitering into the late hours as is currently the case. • This playground will bring in people, who do not even live in Oro, once they realize it is there. This is already an issue with the lake access we have. (very weekend the parkland on the lake is taken over by non - residents who treat.it as their own personal parkland. The township has already failed to adequately address this issue. This money could be better spent on projects that will serve the township a$ a whole and not a select few. Name (print) G Address `t`i S�tF�S�rz '-L Pat_) 3a — ",W c" Name (5-J �.�rN Address RESIDENTS AGAINST PARK, CL L4 rAthl edt FdAk4 Lee SI-f 2- 4ay nom+ "5r) A �Rlu 25 Elvyn Crescent Barbourwood R.R.1 Oro Station, ON LOL 2E0 July 30, 2007 Mr, Shawn 13 inns Manager of Recreation and Community Services Parks and Recreation Department Township of 0raA9edome148 Line 7 S. Box 100 Oro , Ontario LOL 2X0 Dear Sir: RE: Harbourwood Playground I have received your letter dated July 19, 2007 regarding the installation of a playground within Harbourwood Park. I have been an educator for 45 years, and 1 am aware of the behaviour of children who are unsupervised. I would be the first to say that as the father of three and the grandfather of six that children are our future. However, let's keep them safe. My wife and 1 are opposed to the establishment of a playground in Harbourwood Park for the following reasons: I. The Park is surrounded by bush on all sides except for an opening at pevyn and Coventry. This environment is not suitable for a playground for unsupervised young children. 2. This isolated environment is opening young unsupervised children up to predators. 3. A playground *,A) attract outside traffic. 4. The playground will attract youth of an age for whom the playground was not intended. 5. There have been incidents of Vandalism in the Park. The water tower $bows signs of tagging.. b. In the past, a picnic bench had to be removed due to the congregation of young adults drinking and smoking up and using illegal drugs.. 7. Two benches were donated to the flower garden area. These were vandalized and had lobe removed. 8. Off duty police officers have had to arrest neighborhood youth with drug possession and vandalism. 9. Harbourv.,00d was selected by my wife and I as a quiet environment in which to retire. A4 za,;; a 10. Noise pollution both day and night will be a factor if a playground is established. 11. The Park is already posted for "Poop and Scoop" which is not adhered to by many who walk their dogs. danger to children? 12. ��'ill dogs which are loose poise as a 13. Youth use this Park to ride their off -road motorized bikes. 14. Here are some questions. 15 How many parents would allow their children to use an unsupervised playground in this day and age? 36. Remember even our schools have a safety standard where you must sign in when picking up your children from school. 1 ?. Has a survey of the number of children in Harbourwood been taken or is this just an idea by a small number of families? 18. What arc the costs of upkeep? 19. How much would this cost the township for insurance? n 20. All of the lots are large lots which can accommodate in playgrounds for residents' children. 21, The lots which abut the Park will be subjected to children running through them as children do not understand the boundaries without fences. al walking area to enjoy the quietness of nature for 22. Let's keep our Park as a natur all ages. -Dank you for allowing us the opportunity to express our thoughts. We would be pleased to discuss this matter further. Sincerely, Marilyn M. Lovering G. Dale Lovering Phone: 705 -487 -0829 Email: gdlmml @rogers.com 19 Elvyn Crescent RR 1 ORO Station, Ont LOL 2120 August 5tb 2007 Mr Shawn Binns Manager of Recreation and Community Services Township of Oro Medonte Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 August 5`s 2007 Dear Sir: Re; proposed playground in }iarbourwood With reference to your letter of July 191s, l write to you to express opposition to either of the proposed locations for the development of the playground. The whole plan for e playground within the Community should be terminated. A very small group of residents within the Community started this initiative and none of them live in the propenies that have the parkland as their backyard. This group did not usebolds within the Community and co- inci fully disclose their plans to all ho dentally did Crescent that are directly affected by this of the plans or not advise many homes on Ell ho have been able to gain support of the Township meeting times.Suprisingly, this group with their plans While the plan is for a playground for younger children who will require parental re are concerns about previously suggested locations not being suitable supervision, the bility -If parents are in attendance this is not an issue. because of safety and visi What is a concern is the use of the playground at other times by local teenagers and visitors from outside the area: 1) The youth of the area will find this an ideal "hangout" and with that comes the vandalism, drinking and smoking along with the noise of the bad language and music - This is already an ongoing problem in the area .Who is going to be available when problems occur,7 h will fall upon residents in the adjoining homes who were opposed to the playground in the beginning. CA- 70 here has been increase usage Of 2):Since fees were visitors to Oro wOo in wm will find'I playground an added attraction Shelswell park by and thus compounds the above., My husband & 1 have lived here for 18 years, p urchased our home and paid a lot premium to We raised our twogous Pwho along with t backyard other childr n played in the arkland as thoroughly. our parkland while the swing set, climbing apparatus and sand box were in and own w t neighbour's backyards nnddwe ]ll ook to ns ioto deal withUr children and know what SuPervl they were doing. Any problems l resent the fact that other families within Harbourwood appear to have a large say in the location of the playground which is well away from their properties. To make them happy, surely a location for playground equipment can be found close to their homes for their children to use. In summary, we are opposed to any playground structure being erected within the Harbourwood park and feel that the whole plan for a playground within the community should be terminated. Yours truly. Terence 1 Zak Susan E Zak Binns, Shawn From: Beverly Parcells 1bparcClls @rogers•CoM] Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 1:44 PM To: Dints, Shawn Cc: Harry Hughes Subject: Harbourwood August Submission Page 1 of i Rello Shawn, Thank you for your' recent update. In my letter of July lb 2007 I expressed my reasons far placing the play area by the pump house. Since then I have had the opportunity to visit Mr Mrs. Harvi es' lot the home moat effected if the play area waa placed by the pump. observing the area mo;hectraffic and aois ;iof that would be affected by area in that both their front and backyard ort the placement of the play play Yard. Therefore, I no longer supp location. - IItruly believe there is no need for a play area just a want by a few' For your consideration Thank You - sev Parcells 8/1/2007 Binns, Shawn From: Sent: To: Subject: August 4, 2007 Kevin Naslasiuk 1knas1a6723@r1D9e1s.com1 Tuesday, August 07, 2007 4:33 PM Binns, Shawn again Shawn Binns Manager of Recreation and Community services Township of oro- Medonte Re: Playground proposal for HarbourwOOd Park This letter is in reference to the correspondence sent out by the township, dated July y 200 ?, With regard to the proposal, we, Ross and Lori Harvey, strongly object to any Play ground being located in Harbourwood Park, particularly the site playground 1 in the la roved being located in ace when. homes were bought in this subdivision. correspondence. The following are the issues we have wit a F Y9 the park, which was designated green sP ' individuals and does not represent the vast This park is being pushed by 'few majority of residents. The ownership in Harbourwood, .to this point, has been very transient. These Pus this park have not lived here very long and have not contributed to to justify this expenditure. In all likelihood they will not even people who are p pushed on vs by the township. the tax base adequately being F be here after we are left to deal with this playground erty value and tranquility This park will negatively impact our privacy, property Offered by the park in its current state. ho We have lived in Oro for 20 years and have made Proposal, with elittle or norinpuutt with the plan of ret g there. This su irindden township from residents, will severely affect this investment. Site 1, in particular, will have a greater impact those would use rupla quarter of surrounding the visible to all who surround it since there is no tree land Tthere7eItiwould also be fully ar fully}ve ea in the park and buffer. There has to be an increase in Township liability for such a venture to which I have not heard anyone from the township adequately address. As with the Aquastore tank located directly behind our house we will be left with policing inhmostacasesnIZamelefthto dealtwithnsinceeI am theloneadirectlyring after affected. This includes drinking. doing drugs and littering- This playground will only increase this. This playground will bring in people who do not even live in Oro once they eady an realize it is there. This is alr issue with the lake access we have. Every weekend AZisc�.r`z the parkland on the lake is taken over b non - residents who treat it as their own personal y dequately address this issue. `r parkland. The township has already failed to a •, 9 Driving, through Harbourwood you will witness many backyards with their own spendrthisslargetsum ofemoneyetoeprovesthisywill beitheecase who znthehpazk� we need to the Lase, are not affected by its installation. If this is seen as not There are many issues surrovnding this proposal. As mentioneation.s if is is seen thrown who, as is usually would quickly in my backyard' mentality then so be. it. Many up beside their house. Most residents, While agreeing that it is a waste of money, will not respond because it doesn't affect them. ;t was originally proposed that this playground be located on the Lakeshore side of the issue doesn't seem to be a park.: It seems a little objection quashed this idea, while we are left to fight tooth an round at Centennial Beach or at our own nail to stop it from being located in our face. This 'sa #ety problem in Barrie where they located a large playground so the safety issue is non - Memorial Beach. standard standardrfor sHarbourwood? mandatory' existent. why This proposal has been floated in the past vi residents who move in and expect they are entitled to the same services they were provided in the cities they came re from. and This is not the case. people moved to Oro, and Harbourwood, because ttered rural nature are of the tranquility offered by the countryside. is not why cwe to listen to screaming kids all day moved on, this playground will be as an eyesore of those re us who have no plans of making Oro and Harbourwood live here. As was the case before where these people left standing of tear this thing down when it is not being used due a pit stop. is the township prepared le weather, bugs and a lack of children? And don't we already have a playground locate at Memorial Beach? It is our hope that you will seriously take into consideration these points as you move forward. We, in particular, have already had to deal with the yground. This money ewould be Aquastore tank and ar tarena1ngojects whichabenefit aap far ggreater proportion of the better spent on the proposed township Population- Also, at this time that I respectfully request an opportunity to present a deputation ate. your Wednesday. August 8th meeting. sincerely. Ross and Lori Harvey 42 Sbelswell Blvd. 2 I -- �_- ---��_ --- ;mv - e1 A44t-�. -k$ Zc 11- e Baflolo & Sihha Schwerer- 13311010, 30 1 2—T Crescent, Oro Station ON LOL 2E0 27 July 2007 Township of oro Medonte PO Box 100 #'! oro, ON 8 LOE 2X0 JU1- Attention: Mr. Shawn Binns, Sellices S +p,E�%OtiTy x1gr. Recreation & communit3' O;nO v1t4S {� Dear Sir/Madam: This is in response to your letter of July 19, 2007 and the creation of a Playground and l9ulti�osf_Pad for children ages 2 -12 in the Harbounvood subdivision 8c Shellswell park areaa agreement s. park with those of our "neighbours" who prefer that the garden area at are the Elhyn Crescent entrance to Harbounvood Park remain untouched by the project. For the most part, those hooking after the individual flower beds are doing a wonderful job in maintaining colourful spots for passers-by to enjoy. As far as the preferred location for the proposed playground is concerned, the area neat to the pump -house off Sbelswell Bh`d might be the better (wiser) choice. At times it is already abused as "parking spot ", but most of all it is clearly risible from the trotructi which may be a deterrent for anyone who might take pleasure in the willful destruction or damaging of communal property. Sincerely; Q n t& W M Jr Bartolo Bartolo S. Schwerer- Page l of I 1 8inns, Shawn From: katharina seitz lk,seitz ®vetnovations.comj Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 1:27 PM To: Binns, Shawn Subject: Playground Harbourwood Park Hi Shawn. e It still could be taken into consideration. ro osal t beside the pu house. I think that would affect the least I know that my respond is one day to Sate, but I was on vacation. t hop I think the best location for the playground i_ p mp P location i5 good for me, I just hope any amount of people and it would be in around in rote tneighborhood environment, the end of the summer, that our kids can that we will see a decision for a p Y9 actually enjoy a playground in the upcoming fall. Thanks so much for ail your effort Best regards Dr. Katharine Seitz Vet Novations Canada Inc. 110 SO, ders Road, 01410 Bartie, ON taN SAO Td free: 1.866.382'6937 Ptrons: 1.788726.9886 FM 1. 705726.9261 pmdk r t' t o' i n. edo web: �--- -- �'� sn/2007 Page ] of d „ t Binns, Shawn From: hciucas [hclucas0rogers.com) Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 8:58 PM To: Binns, Shawn Subject: Re: new payground equipment 17 Shelswell Blvd. Original Message — From: alone Shawn To: b"l -c-ae ro g' .com Sent: Thursday, July 26r200 equipment 8:13 M Subject: FW: new payg o Could you please provide us with your address. Thanks Shawn Sinn$ - Manager of Recreation and Community Services Township of Oro- Medonle (705) 487 -2171 www.oro- medonle•c_e -Man does not cease to play because he grows old, Man grows old because he ceases to play, - GB Shaw ws e-mail, imh,ding any anachmcmis), may he c.fidr.lW and is rounded mdiy for the anemion and inimm�* of &kw the onap ml�innWW W'c ff° Y°� imended "I0Ent m bare r,ctjved the message iv C ra. piease'm'ify me imnudmuly by room e,trwii nxi R Y wmpaur, indadixy any anaehmen0). Any anauthmit'ed dism2nnion. diM!*Wu or copying of thla message and anachnaM(i) by anyone Aber tMn the ruiDkni K svicdy pmbibiied. From: Daynard, Harold Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 11 :13 AM To: Binns, Shawn round equipment Subject: FW: new payg -- From: hduca s [maiito:hdutas @rog ers.<omj Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 10.49 AM To: Daynard, Harold ui nt Subject: new paYground eq P me I would like to add that we would like the playground equipment off Shelswetl. Could you please iorward this to whomever needs this suggestion from a local residence. Thank you. Christine 7/31/2047 Page I of I Binns, Shawn From: MATT C1t l 1S [sueandmatl0rogers.com) ? Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 1:22 PM To: Binns, Shawn Subject: HarbourwOOd Playground equipment July 8, 2007 Dear Mr. Binns: the proposed playground structure in the community of Harbourwood. Please accept this letter of support for We location. WaleelHh s Drive in 1 area to rat etou three young children.sComing love our home and the from Berrie, we were surprised that a neighbourhood lien s r many youngsters was lacking a playground in the near vicinity. We were thrilled when we heard a small community committee formed to help bring one to Hatbourwood. With so many children living in the neighbourhood, and so many more moving in, this is undoubtedly an ideal location. If there is anything my husband or I can do to help with this project, p lease let us kn ow. Thank you for considering this very worthwhile endeavour. Sincerely, Susan and Matt Cliffs 7/9/2007 Binns, Shawn tom 8 ann 11om.mcin1yre @symp8tico.c8) i� { Prom: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:A9 AM °1 Sent: Binns, Shawn To: Harbourwood playground Subject: Dear Mr. Binns, . Howard Drive since 1990. I have been a resident of )iarbourwood at 1A Howa Although my own children are grown, I am very enthused that a playground is being, considered kforr Ia000haveoanl interest linr how d hespropertyeWillobee been of the gardeners at the P or I agree with bad Plans fgroveeofocedars of n the middle ohad to be taken edown d abutasa It for would be where gardens exist, would be fine with me- using putting the playground on the pump house side, closer to Shelswellwould.also give it good visibility for people on the streets, for safety reasons. That is s also the that 1 thshore,sbehindbthe forestd have big concerns of '3t pad As for noise problems, it an°dulaknow from observationsrthat children adoe not espend $ hours at teach Bruce Hoppe's kids) arents to spend some quality time.with their a playground. It is just a place for P e in they may even pull some weeds or start to children. Perhaps while their kids are P y g. take an interest in the gardens. I am e- mailing you from my friends computer because ours is down. If you wish to respond, send it to me at jmacleod @maill.scdsb.On.ca Good luck, thank you for your efforts to make our neighbourhood afamily place. aanice "Macleod 981 -0508 i Banns, bnown From: Wednesday, 9 uneso6, 2007 9:22Ar AM rs.com Sent: Bins Shawn To: Harbourwood playground. Subject: Attention:ShawnBin" se ad £or my wife and 1 agree with the initiative to set up a playground ion of the multi-purpose P the local residents here.While we agree with the proposed location of the multipurpose could be better placed within the k about are pad we feel the location of the playground ti park area.We feel the proposed location of the playground would spoil the walk about area house or to the south of the water Judy and appearance of the entrance to the park off. of Elvyn,whuth there is more appropriate space available to the north of the pump this worthy project. commend the township in netting involved and leading _ Carson, le George St. ...... . ... . .......... . . ..... 4al �C7 . . . . . . . . . . 'T(D Page I of I A40�46�� Binns, Shawn From: Andrea Ronan iandrea.ronan @rogers.comj t 'q Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 11:31 PM To: Binns, Shawn Subject: Playground Follow up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Red Hi Sean, I wanted to this location to, tes proximity toaouthome support for the location of Drive of course ebut t is also tar enough away yi from the busy roads as well which we like from a safety standpoint. weather We are just very interested in having our is Boyd ed soon hopefully friends in this park soon. I meeting n he 15th. One of is still great. We look forward to having this app us will try to make it there that evening. Hope your summer is going well! Regards, Andrea Ronan and Andreas Koch Ryan and Tyler Koch Message Binns, Shawn From: Dave &Lisa jdlbogie1004@tO9ers.com) Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 8:29 PM To, Binns, Shawn Subject: FW: attention Shawn Binns -- Original Message---- - From: Dave &Lisa [ mailto:dlbogie1004 @rogers.comJ' Sent: August 8, 2007 8:21 PM To: 'sbinns @oromedonte.ca' Subject: attention Shawn Binns Page 1 of 7 pear Shawn, I would like to express my support for the playground equipment and the proposed location in Harbourwood is Park. I think that from traffic and water. Presently, Harbourwood park is arely utilized for anything other than a proposed location central and away round equipment and I hope to see it in place soon. walking path. It is the perfect location for playg P Lisa and Dave Bogle (58 Shelswell Blvd) t� HARBOURWOOD SUBDIVISION PLAYGROUND 1 Lf "Phis petition is being circulated to gather names of residents in the Harbourwood subdivision who are in support of or against the building of a playground in their neighborhood. The proposed area for the playground is in the Harbourwood park area. (Please see back for map) NAME ( 611 fie- ADDRESS YES ( NO ( ) ✓ K f/- rJ � C% r'u C �K 7 tj �- CJ f}t -� *3)e This petition is being circulated to gather names of residents in the Harbourwood subdivision who are in support of or against the building of a playground in their neighborhood. The proposed area for the playground is in the Harbourwood park area. (please see back for map) V0 { f4,01J 4 in Y HARBOURWOOD SUBDIVISION PLAYGROUND VC = This petition is being circulated to gather names of residents in the Harbourwood subdivision who are in support of or against the building of a playground in their neighborhood. The proposed area for the playground is in the Harbourwood park area. (Please see back for map) NAME A ADD'' R1ESS Y YES () N NO (� tuacP' 1 1° r; AA 104 O OA 4 W- Y, W / �I %�j