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06 19 2008 OMEGA AgendaTOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE ORO-MEDONTE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP ADVISORS (OMEGA) MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 200$ TIME: 7:30 P.M. ** The meeting will be digitally recorded ** 1. OPENING OF MEETING Lead: Mel C. - 1 minute 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA (Motion) Lead: Mel C. - 2 minutes 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL- NATURE THEREOF: - "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT" - 2 minutes 4. MINUTES Lead: Mel C. - 5 minutes a) Minutes of OMEGA Meeting held on April 17, 2008 (Motion) 5. ITEM FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Lead: Mel C. - 5 minutes a) Streamline the process far recommendations from OMEGA and the Working Graups (Motion) 6. WORKING GROUPS UPDATES Lead: Sandy A. - 30 minutes (Discussion) a) Oro Moraine b) Growth Issues c} Habitat d) Water Quality /Lake Management e) Bass Lake -Sub Group of Water Quality/Lake Management f} Sustainable Agriculture 7. COMMUNICATIONS Lead: Sandy A. - 5 minutes a) AMO Blue Box Information (Motion) $. OTHER BUSINESSIQUESTIONS Lead: Mel C. - 10 minutes a) Education b) Bayview Memorial Park Creek Restoration 9. NEXT MEETING DATE Lead: Mel C. - 3 minutes a) Suggested date: September 18th, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. 10. ADJOURNEMENT (Motion) Lead: Mel C. - 2 minutes Approximately 1 hour 05 minutes ~~ i - ~ ~~~, ;~ ~, ~ w.... ~ ,'„ ar'. ;~-, ~ ~_< TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE j APR 2 ~ ~~~ TORO-MEDONTE ENVIRONMENTAL- GROUP ADVISORS (OMEGA) MEETING MINUTES ~ ~1E~T~1~~; ~~' `"i~~~_~ ~ Thursday, April ~7, 2008 ~ 7:04 p.m. ~, ~a~='"~1. 4 `~ Council Chambers Present: Regrets: Council/Staff Present: Steve Cromwell Josephine Martensson-Hemsted Meryl Drake Wilf McMeehan David Edwards Andy McNiven Ruth Fountain Gerry Murphy David Kennedy Doug Shelswell Andria Leigh Beverley Smith Lynette Mader Mike Vandergeest Bob Barlow Jacinta McNairn John Bosomworth Avery Parle Susan Grant Jim Purnell Dan Harney Kim Wand Margo Holt Peter Wigham Allan Johnson Jim Woodford Mayor H.S. Hughes Doug Irwin, Clerk Councillor Sandy Agnew Councillor Mel Cautanche 1. Councillor Agnew called the meeting to order. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Motion No. OMEGA-080417-1 Moved by Ruth Fountain, Seconded by Steve Cromwell It is recommended that the agenda for the Oro-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors (©MEGA} meeting of Thursday, April 17, 2008 be received and adopted. Carried. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL. NATURE THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT: None declared. e ~ - ~ 4. MINUTES: a) Minutes of ©MEGA Meeting held on February 21, 2008. Motion No. OMEGA-080417-2 Moved by Andria Leigh, Seconded by Josephine Martensson-Hemsted It is recommended that the minutes of the Ora-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors {O}MEGA) meeting held on February 21, 2008 be received and adopted. Carried. 5. PRESENTATIONS: a) Sandra Trainor, Project Manager, Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association. Ms. Trainor presented a PowerPoint presentation. Motion No. OMEGA-080417-3 Moved by Josephine Martensson-Hemsted, Seconded by Gerry Murphy It is recommended that the verbal information presented by Sandra Trainor, Project Manager, Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association be received. Carried. Page 2 QMEGA Meeting -April 17, 2008 6. REPORTS: a) Report No. OMEGA 2048-42, Sustainable Agriculture Warking Group, re: Preliminary Repast for Information to Cauneil. Motion No. OMEGA-08441?-4 Moved by Andria Leigh, Seconded by Steve Cromwell It is recommended that 1. Repast No. OMEGA 2008-42, Sustainable Agriculture Working Group, re: Preliminary Report far Information to Council be received and adopted. 2. That it is recommended to Council that Oro-Medonte become a member of Simcoe County Farm Fresh (approximate cost - $75 per year). 3. That the Township of Ora-Medonte establish a Website link to Simcoe County Farm Fresh. 4. That the Sustainable Agriculture Warking Group explore several other initiatives at its next meeting which include: a) Encourage "value-adding" of downstream food processing industries (baked goods, processed meats, etc.} b) Evaluate the possibility of a viable Farmer's Market for Oro-Medonte, c) Explore a local distribution network to supply local restaurants and institutions. 5. And Further That the Sustainable Agriculture Working Group report back to OMEGA. Carried. b) Report No. OMEGA 2008-41, Oro Moraine Working Group, re: Preparation of the OMEGA Oro Moraine Report. Motion No. OMEGA-080417-5 Moved by Ruth Fountain, Seconded by David Edwards It is recommended that 1. Report No. OMEGA 2008-01, Oro Moraine Working Group, re: Preparation of the OMEGA Oro Moraine Report be received and adopted. 2. And Further That Council give approval for the Oro Moraine working group to prepare a report as outlined in Report Number OMEGA 2448-41 for OMEGA's review and recommendation to Council. Carried. Page 3 OMEGA Meeting -April 17, 2048 7. WORKING GROUPS -UPDATES AND PROCESS a} Sustainable Agriculture -Update b} Habitat -Update c} Water QualitylLake Management -Update d) Growth Issues -Update e} Ora Moraine -Update The various groups provided verbal updates. 8. COMMUNICATIONS. a} Sandra Trainor, Project Manager, Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association, correspondence dated March 20, 2008 re: Application for GrantlSubsidy. Motion No. OMEGA-480417-6 Moved by Mike Vandergeest, Seconded by David Edwards It is recommended that 1. The correspondence dated March 20, 2008 from Sandra Trainor, Project Manager, Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association, re: Application far GrantlSubsidy be received. 2. That it is recommended to Council that the Application for Grant/Subsidy submitted by Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association, in the amount of $625.00, be approved. Carried. b} Wayne Varcoe, correspondence dated March 30, 2008 re: OMEGA Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Request. Motion No. OMEGA-080417-7 Moved by Mike Vandergeest, Seconded by Ruth Fountain It is recommended tha# 1. The correspondence dated March 30, 2008 from Wayne Varcoe, re: OMEGA Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Request be received. 2. And Further That it is recommended to Council that Wayne Varcoe be appointed as a Member of the OMEGA Sustainable Agriculture Working Group. Carried. Page 4 OMEGA Meeting -April 17, 2008 9. OTHER BUSINESS/QUESTIONS a} Councillor Coutanche, Improve the Process to Streamline 1. The Approval of Working Groups Reports (recommendations to Council} by OMEGA, 2. Informing Council and Staff of the activities of OMEGA and Working Groups. Motion No. OMEGA-080417-8 Moved by Lynette Mader, Seconded by Doug Shelswell It is recommended that the verbal information presented by Councillor Coutanche, re: Improving the Process to Streamline the Approval of Working Groups Reports (recommendations to Council} by OMEGA be received. And That Councillor Cautanche make recommendations to Council on Improving the Process to Streamline the Approval of Working Group Reports {recommendations to Council} by OMEGA. Carried. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS a} April 22, 2008 Earth Day. b) The International Blue Flag Program, June 12, 2008, Centre far Social Innovation, Toronto. 11. NEXT MEETING DATE -June 19, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Page 5 OMEGA Meeting - April 17, 2008 a l~ ~ j 12. ADJOURNMENT Motion No. OMEGA-080417-9 Moved by Steve Cromwell, Seconded by David Kennedy It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Carried. A digital recording of the meeting is available for review. Co-Chairperson, Councillor Coutanche Co-Chairperson, Councillor Agnew Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin Page 6 OMEGA Meeting -April i 7, 2008 Excerpts from April 23, 2008, Council meeting with respect to OMEGA items. c} Report No. OMEGA 2008-3, Habitat Working Group, OMEGA, re: Tree Preservation By-Law. Motion No. 0080423-14 Moved by Allison, Secanded by Cautanche Be it resolved that 1. Report No. OMEGA 2008-3, Habitat Working Group, OMEGA, re: Tree Preservation By-Law be received and adopted. 2. And Further that OMEGA Habitat Working Group proceed to draft, for consideration by Council, a tree preservation by-law for settlement areas and all residential zoned properties to protect trees that are not covered by the Simcoe County Tree Cutting Bylaw and which Agricultural zoned lands would be excluded from this bylaw. Carried. d} Oro-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors minutes, meeting held on April 17, 2008. Motion No. 0080423-15 Moved by Evans, Seconded by Agnew Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Oro-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors meeting held on April 17, 2008 be received. Carried. Motion No. 0080423-16 Moved by Coutanche, Secanded by Allison Be it resolved that 1. Oro-Medonte become a member of Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association (approximate cost - $75 per year}. 2. That the Township of Oro-Medonte establish a Website link to Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association. 3. And Further That the applicant be advised of Council's decision. Carried. Page 1 of 3 Excerpts from April 23, 2008, Council meeting with respect to OMEGA items. Motion No. CQ80423-17 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Agnew Be it resolved that 1. That the Sustainable Agriculture Working Group explore several other initiatives at its next meeting which include: a) Encourage "value-adding" of downstream food processing industries (baked goods, processed meats, etc.) b) Evaluate the possibility of a viable Farmer's Market for Oro-Medonte, c) Explore a local distribution network to supply local restaurants and institutions. 2. Rnd Further That the Sustainable Agriculture Working Group report back to OMEGA. Carried. Motion No. CQ80423-18 Moved by Allison, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved that Council approve that the Oro Moraine working group prepare a report, as outlined in Report Number OMEGA 2008-01, for OMEGA's review and recommendation to Council. Carried. Motion No. C08Q423-19 Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that 1. The correspondence dated March 20, 2008 from Sandra Trainor, Project Manager, Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association, re: Application for Grant/Subsidy be received. 2. That the Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association 2008 grant request in the amount of $625.00 be approved. 3. That the $625.00 be allocated from the Environmental Initiatives budget. 4. And Further That the applicant be advised of Council's decision. Carried. Page 2 of 3 Excerpts from April 23, X008, Council meeting with respect to OMEGA items. Motion No. C08C1423-20 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Allison Be it resolved that Wayne Varcoe be appointed as a Member of the OMEGA Sustainable Agriculture Working Group. Carried. Page 3 of 3 Ass©c of Mun Qnt TU: -7 -~ Gary Watson Wed May 28 ~t~JB 18 : Z4 : ~ i EI}T 200 University Ave, Suite 801 Toronto, ON M5N 3C6 Tel.: {416} 971-9856 I Fax: (416} 971-6151 E-mail: amo@amo.on.ca ~: ..,. :,. ...:?~ „ ,. N s'`,s~. ~ ;: s''; ~?r:~ +.4'~:i.ti.~a"'"'' ~'f~e~ ltNt~E~~' 3~~F^:k3mkt#~e3'Es:~.~e` r:ls~€TA,'"~': Milena Avramovic, AMQ Senior Polic Advisor ,.. .; ., ,~: :.~.~.'~'.~' :~t~ ?:.4~~»'.±.a +.';' ~~+"''~:=;'.+' a~; {416}971-9856ext342 y May 28, 2008 Extending the Cornrnent Period to June 30, 2008 Re: The AMUTAMRC Discussion Paper on an Alternative Approach to Ontario's Blue Box Funding Model Issue: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario {AMO) and the Association of Municipal Recycling Coordinators of Ontario {AMRC) are extending the request far your comments and support to the end of June, 2008, of the discussion paper on An Alternative Aaaraaeh to Or~taria,s Blue Box Fundin Model. Background: There is a growing need to revise the current Blue Box funding model as municipalities are becoming more vulnerable to rising waste management costs. The combined effect of managing more Past Consumer Packaging and Printed Paper that is difficult to recycle, and the anticipated designation of other diversion programs, such as kitchen organics and leaf and yard wastes, leaves municipalities burdened with increasing waste management costs. AMO and AMRC have proactively examined various funding models which are outlined in this paper and have determined that a fundamental change to Blue Box funding is required. Municipalities can no longer subsidize an industry generated problem. This paper outlines the following fundamental issues for discussion. Designating all Post Consumer Packaging and Printed Paper material; Phasing in full extending producer responsibility where industry is responsible for 100% of the cost of managing all Post Consumer Packaging and Printed Paper, including what is in the litter and garbage stream; Eliminating municipal Blue Bax casts so that municipalities can implement and manage other diversion programs where industry funding organizations are not easily identifiable such as kitchen organics. A number of municipalities have requested an extension to the comment period to accommodate their Council schedules. 1-2 1133VL. Vl 1 RA 11 V 114 LV • / / 4.1tlL1 1J WQ 43V // VYC.(A / iRL~. VV L1.F4RJ J.V . i,~.,! • 4lJ L.V 1 e~~er Co~~~~aursi~:allrion Action: AMO asks its members to pass a resolution at Council conveying their comments and support to this discussion paper. Please forward your municipality's resolution by June 3tJ, 2048 to: Association of Municipalities of Ontario Attention: Milena Avrarnovic, Senior Policy Adv Or by Fax to: Milena Avramovic at 416-971-6191 Qr by e-mail to: r~~iiena c,~amrl.cn.ca And please cc: to ~arr~~o.~an~~an~o.a.~n.ca This information is evadable in the Policy /sues section of the AMO website at 2-2