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09 03 2008 COW AgendaTOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL. CHAMBERS DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 200 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 Susan McKinnon, re: Speed limit reduction request -Line 4 North between Mount St-Louis Road and Ingram Road. 5. CONSENT AGENDA: a) Ontario's Lake Country minutes, meeting held on August 13, 2008. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. b) Helen Perry, correspandence dated August 1, 2008 re: Letter of Appreciation. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. c) Bruce Stanton, M.P., Simcoe North, correspandence dated August 13, 2008 re: Lake Simcoe Fishery. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. d) Nattawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, correspondence dated August 19, 2008 re: Press Release, "Rivers to be Studied Throughout the Niagara Escarpment"; minutes of meeting held on June 13, 2008; and highlights of meeting held on August 22, 2008. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. e) Karyn Kennedy, Executive Director and Siew Lee Brett, Coordinator of Fundraising & Special Events, Boast: Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention, correspondence dated August 12, 2008 re: Proclamation Request, October, 2008, "Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month" [additional information available in Clerk's Office]. Staff Recommendation: Receipt, Proclaim and Post on Township's Website. f) Oro-Medonte History Association minutes, meetings held an April 28, May 26, June 12 and July 7, 2008. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. g) Steve Erwin, Minister's Office, Ministry of Finance, correspondence dated August 25, 2008 re: The Investing in Ontario Act, Municipal Allocations [refer to Item 8a)]. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. h) Fake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority minutes, meeting held on June 27, 2008 and highlights of meeting held on August 22, 2008. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. i) Sid Ryan, President, CUPS Ontario and Cheryl DeGras, Co-President, OCBCC, correspondence dated August 25, 2008 re: Proclamation Request, October 22, 2008, "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day". Staff Recommendation: Receipt, Proclaim and Post on Township's Website. j) Tonya L. Millsap, FASD Project Manager, Catulpa Community Support Services, correspondence dated July 15, 2008 re: Proclamation Request, September 9, 2008, "International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day". Staff Recommendation: Receipt, Proclaim and Post on Township's Website. 6. COMMUNICATIONS: a) Wayne Wilson, CAOISecretary-Treasurer, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Ruthority, correspandence dated August 18, 2008 re: Oro-Medonte NVCA Service Value. b) Bill Davidson, correspondence received August 17, 2008 re: Application for GrantlSubsidy, The Cellar Singers [additional information available in Clerk's office]. c) Gayle Wood, Chief Administrative Officer, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, correspondence dated August 26, 2008 re: Comments of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority in Response to the Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act - EBR 010-3753. d) Jim Roth & Bev Dunnett, correspondence received August 26, 2008 re: Request to Purchase Road Allowance, 117 Poplar Crescent. e) Severn Sound Environmental Association, correspondence dated August 27, 2008 re: Citizens' Panel for the Watershed Sustainability Plan. f) T. M. Pridham, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, correspondence dated August 15, 2008, re: Project Update Notice Highway No. 93 Drainage Works Township of Springwater. ?. REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: a) Councillor Agnew, draft brochure correspondence re: Protecting Your Water & Shoreline Property. b) Councillor Coutanche, correspondence dated August 18, 2008 from Ralph Meldrum re: Beachwood Road, Horseshoe Valley. c) Mayor H.S. Hughes, correspondence received August 21, 2008, re: Request for Support from Town of Milton, re: DepositlReturn System on Aluminum and Plastic Drink Containers. d) Mayor H.S. Hughes, correspondence received August 21, 2008, re: Request for Support from City of Owen Sound, re: Full Exemption of Provincial Sales Tax on Goods and Services. e) Mayor H.S. Hughes, correspondence received August 21, 2008, re: Request for Support from City of Owen Sound, re: Full Exemption of Provincial Sales Tax on Goods and Services far Ontario Police Services. f) 2008 AMO Conference, verbal update from Mayor H.S. Hughes and Members of Council in attendance. 8. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: a) Report TR2008-21, Paul Gravelle, Director of FinancelTreasurerlActing Chief Administrative Officer, re: Investing in Ontario Funding [refer to Item 5g}]. b) Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer, memorandum correspondence re: Community Report Card Update [to be distributed at the meeting]. 9. PUBLIC WORKS: a) Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Verbal update, Township Right-of-Way at Bass Lake. 1 Q. ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: None. 11. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: a} Report No. DS 2008-48, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Zoning By- law Amendment 2008-ZBA-07 (Indian Park Association) Block 86, Plan M-367. b} Report No. DS 2008-52, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Temporary Use By-law (Granny Flat), South Part Lot 16, Concession 3 Plan 51 R-19068 (Medonte}, Township of Ora-Medonte, 1310 Moonstone Road West. c) Report No. DS 2008-53, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Zoning By- law Amendment 2008-ZBA-08 (Joe Jolie) Part of Lot 10 Concession 5 d) Report No. DS 2008-54, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Linda Sherwood -Request for Two Dwellings, West Part of Lot 16, Concession 2 (Orillia}, Township of Qro-Medonte, 327 Line 15 South. 12. EMERGENCY SERVICES: None. 13. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: None. 14. IN-CAMERA: a) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate ServiceslClerk, re: Persanal Matter (OMEGA member). b) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, re: Property Matter (Warminster Well - Consiglio). c) Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer re: Persanal Matter (OMEGR member) [from August 13, 2008 meeting]. d) Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer re: Personnel Matter (Staffing Updates). 15. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC CLARIFYING AN AGENDA ITEM 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS 17. ADJOURNMENT 4 ADDENDUM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Wednesday, September 3, 2008 7. REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: g} Councillor Coutanche, verbal re: OPP Service. 11. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: e) Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, correspondence dated August 28, 2008 from John Alati, Davies Howe Partners, re: County of Simcoe Draft Official Plan -Proposed Craighurst Settlement Area Boundary. 14. IN-CAMERA: e) Rabin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Personnel Matter {Compensation and Performance Management). 12 12 ~'+ I 11;11..,1•,1.• (I„s.~r-itt ~ ~~~~~~~~ Vti%e t~rnii;i iiht~ u) rcGU.'~~;I ,i 111t~cTill~t ~~=ith the couT3cil c~f(~rt~-~edt'~nte tt~ discuss the ~OEIO~~1114' IC111C Otlill'i'rlllRf' OL11' t'O(Iil ~l)U rcccllti~~ ~In11rO~'cti <1 rt~titlcrit st~cc(i fitnil c)n la,itlt: <ki~ belo~ecr ~.~il. ~l_ ?_:)Tlis ;~Oa. ~inti ~~'ICJt)11~1(~nc' Kntl(L 1 tll' Ilp(lt'1-Slf,'i?('ll taa-p~]Ver~ f)I I lrl(' 4~V I h(:ivn,C`Cil ;Y11 1l. 1 Ollt~ K(1d(i Lind iI]~~ranl ~i~i~rt>az11 aJsO rc(:~uc5t th,11 cOurlcii similxrh~ redtlUe Ulu, Sneed lin]it ~I'i)T11 8b ~:lilltTll'ICI'S t(1 till 1~11O111('1C1'S til(~il~~ (11.11' rO<i(1. ~~~c h,lv~~ nOlecf ~m incrc~l~;cti anlut,rlt c)I~lrallic_ ~t~C:la;i:~ iar~~c tr.c%~;_ tlsin~' lilis ?(711te ~tTli'l' Ill t' t'O<itl Wflti Y1,iV~'U. i'kCCSSib'C 511~'l'(t Iti (I~Ui11R'IV .3 t1 l~tillt'. it lti C'rk:ii11t1`' 21 ~'Ct'F' 1Ii15alC CII~'1i't)Illlll't11. ~ ilC 1'OIIC~ 1~ L1SlC] I1\' I]lll~ll-17i1t't11)tit. i~C~ll tiluik~-i1Oill~rti L;OI1S1S11I1'_T cif I~1Pi11C'i'S l~i[Il tilO~t illc)1'iIiL? V~illl'ICti, Ii)T?!?CI'ti. (11)!~ \~i11KCT'ti. l'l1Ul'SI1'l~illti ~111C1 C~CIiSiti. ~ Ill'Ye ?rC ~31Si) ~Ollll~' C11i1UrCtl 3iK] Sl'f1t)l)1 hi1SCS U~;1tl~~ L]]S rt)3C1. IiCC~1USC' t11 1{1C CIOSC' 111't;Xll]1a" OI COnci~ltlli i'Oresl tl1t rOilU i~ti tilSO 115C'U h~' t17ili1V xlt)T1-T`CSttlE'_t1TS Wil('! ~1T'0 T1C)1: I<11T1111K1T' ~'iC[1 ti1:. T':vl~l ~i;::1 Tljll:,. (fur quiet rural life llati ;~ccrl inll~acted by I1;)i~c rc>tx' rile hea> trucks as c~iri~~~ as 6 a.m. axed cr~ntinuing tl1r~]t1`~i1~)Tn 1i1ir ciav. We ha~-e i~ecn ciel]ic~i a caution si~~~n b~~ the rc>ati dent. A;lnarently it ~.fas denied because t~«farl}' hOlt'I111at I1111?<`]UOil T'LSUl111141 1C011"t ~ISSIII]ll[lLT 11ii11111I~ if ;i C~Illi1C)h. ti11rY1 W er{yC~1L. VJe res~ccti~~>IIy mcltle~t c~uici: resoiTatir)n tO this ru)ten>iaiiv <iant>erolls siulati~)n. Sincerely your Su; ail n,~c.k:T]TU)I1 d. i ` f~ ..1 ... ... ~ .. ~-..... ,~'".. n, i l 1 ~ `-~.'t~d I l ~ ~ i / s . ~. ~'~. ~ l `>. ~.X ~ `"1 c j~r~1d~ I C ,. ~ic,tiritiirrc t~~ gnu°t'~' ~n~'~`ri lirt7it,irr T iri,~ 1'V' h,~t~a~r,,,n'\''f( t:i 1 ~~u+c. T'nr~ri ~~,t~rl Tn~,r•nr~~ ti~~i~~.. I';,.: >` ONTARIO'S LAKE COUNTRY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors held at the Orillia CDC, on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 4:00 pm. PRESENT: Carol Benedetti, Roger Selman, Tara Woodward, Bruce Chappell, Sean Binns, Rick Dory, Steve Sanderson, Dan Shilling, Roy Menaugh, Scott Elliott, Linda Hilton, Craig Metcalf, Kathryn Stephenson ABSENT: Frank Coyle 1. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES r It was moved by Bill Duffy and seconded by Roger Selman, "THAT the minutes of the Board meeting held on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 be approved as circulated." CARRIED 3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Welcome to Linda Hilton It was moved by Shawn Binns and seconded by Bill Duffy "THAT Linda Hilton is voted in as a member of the Board of Directors" CARRIED 4. FINANCIAL REPORTS It was moved by Tara Woodward and seconded by Carol Benedetti, "THAT the monthly financial statements as of July 31st, 2008 be approved as presented." CARRIED 5. STRATEGY SESSION -BRAINSTORMING It was moved by Kathryn Stephenson and seconded by Roger Selman 1 "THAT the Marketing Committee seek out a Marketing Firm or Agency to review the Marketing Plan and action the priorities set forth the by the Marketing Committee". It was moved by Kathryn Stephenson and seconded by Shawn Binns "THAT the 2008 Gala be postponed to Spring 2009" 6. VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT UPDATE 7. COMIVIITTEE REPORTS Executive Director/Statistical Report Executive Committee Marketing Committee Membership Committee Fundraising Committee 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION Common Interest Committee 10. Motion to give the executive committee authority to review and act on Admin support from ODAC as investigated by Craig and Katherine. Moved by Craig, seconded by Roger and carried 11. Katherine will look into the follow-up initiative to Premier Ranked Fa1UiVinter promotion with Tourism Barrie. 12. Roy will represent OLC at the Premier Ranked Tourism Assessment this Friday. 13. Progress on the Destination Guide? Nothing. It was shelved. 14. Municipal Quarterly due October end will approach Donna to put this together. 15. Beyond City Lights- Scott will bring back information 16. Dan will ask Andre about a regular representative from Casinorama. NEXT MEETING/ ADJOURN Sept 10th at 4:00 2 556 Line 1 ' ,' R R#1, I~m~s=kest~zrt~, ~.~nt .~ F~ Li~L 1 T`0 August ~ . ~~dc~, Bear Mayor I-Iughesm I would like to fo ally thank you and Council for presenting me ~%it~ , t~, (fro-Nledonte `Senior ofthe Year 2i31}~' Award. ~'herc are so many a~~'~er people giving a great many hours ofvol tart' service in this co urai~ ~, I was not comfortable being singled Data ~Iowever, as you pointed aut to rr~e, being the Award recipient has given e more oppo nines to talk about my favourite causes. Couchiching Jubilee ~-~~°:~se, V~AIZS, the boys are Girls Club oforth Simcoe, and, of course, t~ nc~cds of the working poor and the lack of affordable housings . . I do feel privileged and gratefial to live here, to have all the freedom, choices and the rights of a senior in our societya Again, y thanks, I feel quite honoured. Sincerely, I-Isle: p I`c'`~`y T ~ i ~~ot ~ ,rsw4 .,,~; '~ ' a~~ln1; ~: aP.; y~ ,~ Ottawa Room 702 Justice Building Ottawa, Ontario KIA OA6 Tel: (613) 992-6582 Fax: (613) 996-3128 Stanton.8@parLgc.ca f' 1" Bruce Stanton Member of Parliament Simcoe North Depute de Simcoe-Nord Orillia 2A-575 West St S Willow Court Orillia, Ontario L3V 7N6 Tel: (705) 327-0513 Fax: (705) 327-$310 Midland 504 Dominion Ave Midland, Ontario L4R IP8 Tel: (705) 527-7654 Fax: (705) 527-7668 )C- August 13, 2008 Mayor & Council Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro, ON LOL 2X0 Re: Lake Simcoe Fishery Dear Mayor Hughes & Council: AUG ~ 81008 ORO~~~~ONP E On July 22, 2008, I had the privilege of meeting with the Lake Simcoe Fisheries committee, an informal but regularly convened committee of private and public sector stakeholders concerned with the health of lake Simcoe's fishery. Stakeholders include representatives of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, and private sector resorts, marinas, fishing outfitters and service providers to the tourism sector on Lake Simcoe. My purpose in attending the meeting was to a) listen to the current state of the fishery and b) update the committee on the Government of Canada's activities in respect to the health of lake Simcoe, and its Trent-Severn Waterway initiative. The fishery of Lake Simcoe supports amulti-million dollar tourism economy that brings economic advantage to communities surrounding the lake. The health of the fishery depends on ecological health of the Lake. I believe there is broad acceptance the two are interdependent. It would serve public policy makers to support policies and programs for Lake Simcoe that will maintain an active fishery over the long-term, while also ensuring a safe source of water for residents and recreationalists. During our meeting, a number of issues came forward that 1 wish to relay for your consideration. These issues touch on different levels of Government, including the Government of Canada. I have included all of the issues in this report for your information and consideration as it affects your areas of policy and law. These issues may not come as any surprise; however, they reflect the interests of this important sector of our economy. -2- 1. The loss of wetland habitat around the Lake is a pressing issue. Consider the passibility of supporting public investment in acquiring and retaining valuable wetlands so the progress of development in the watershed does not put these vital assets at risk. 2. The lack of public access (i.e. launching areas} is an increasing barrier to recreational fishers. Finding and retaining public access points around the lake would help support the fishing industry. 3. Programs, such as the Government of Canada's "Lake Simcoe Clean- up Fund", should consider supporting an "administrative funding" component so as to allow local non-governmental organizations (NGO's} and community-based not-for-profit organizations to get the administrative support they need to implement projects to achieve the program objectives i.e. not rely 100% on volunteers. Without this funding component, it is felt that only the well-staffed organizations (like the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Municipal Governments} will be in a position to apply for and implement projects. 4. Proposed amendments to the Navigational Waters Act and Fisheries Act -may be detrimental to the interests of the industry and fishers in general. The industry would welcome consultations an these amendments before they pass. 5. In light of the recent die-off of Carp in the Lake, and the realization the cause of the incident appears to be a Koi Herpes Virus found in "aquarium" fish, that the Province consider stronger regulation of the "Aquarium" industry. I hope this information is instructive and helpful for your deliberations on Lake Simcoe issues as they arise. ../3 -3- Sincerely, __- -°~ ~-' F Bruce Stanton, M.P. Simcoe North C.C. Mayor & Council, Township of Ramara Mayor & Council, City of Orilla Mayor & Council, Township of Oro-Medonte Garfield Dunlop, M.P.P. Simcoe North Minister of Natural Resources, Donna Cansfield Minister of Municipal Affairs & Nousing, Jim Watson Chair -Lake Simcoe Clean-up Committee -Richard Simpson Barry Devolin, M.P. Haliburton - Kawartha Lakes -Brock Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons & Minister for Democratic Reform // pSAGq O ~`' `9! `t 2 :'t O yffi~~~ 770N p,V~~O Member MunicipaEities Adiata- i~!;orszntirr Amarar7th Barrie The Blue Mountains Bradford-west Gwiflimburv c(earview CoUing~~ood Fssa Innisfil Melancthon Mono Mulmur New Tecumseth Oro-Medonte Grey Highlands Shelburne Springwater Wasaga Beach 5~- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE To media in: Dufferin County, Collingwood, Clearview Township, The Town of the Blue Mountains and the Municipality of Grey Highlands Rivers to be studied throughout the Niagara Escarpment UTOPIA, Ontario, August 19, 2008 -The rivers that flow through the Niagara Escarpment play a vital social, economical and environmental role to the area's residents. Recognizing this, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA), the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve (NEBR) and the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) have partnered to monitor stream flows in escarpment rivers running through the NVCA's jurisdiction. "Gaining a better understanding of the flow patterns will enhance overall water management in the Niagara Escarpment area," says Ryan Post, Hydrogeologist for the NVCA. "All of our programs, including planning, engineering, stewardship and land management, will benefit from having this data." Stream flow and water quality measurements will be taken in the Pretty, Pine, Mad, Noisy, and Boyne rivers to identify areas with significant groundwater contribution. "The data being collected may also contribute to the next review of the Niagara Escarpment Plan, which will take place in 2015, as part of a Comprehensive Nikki Grantmyre (left) and Andrew Claydon monitoring program being carried out by from the tvvCA measure water flows in the the NEC," says Lisa Grbinicek, Monitoring Boyne River. Ecologist for the NEC. The Niagara Escarpment Plan guides land use through land-use designations and related development criteria and permitted uses. The plan also provides the framework for more than 130 existing and proposed parks and open spaces linked by the Bruce Trail. Watershed Data collected from this study can be used by various stakeholders to analyze Counties sustainable development; to enhance fisheries habitat management; to provide 5imc~~, information to the biomonitoring network, which uses bug samples to analyze water quality; and to help protect the aesthetic value of the Niagara Escarpment. Dufferbn trey The Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve provided the NVCA with $2,500 to undertake this study, which started in early July and will continue until late fall. It is hoped that similar activities will take place across the entire Escarpment, including in the Batteaux River and the Silver and Black Ash creeks. Member of ~ Consewirtg our Healthy Waters (~iOTIAwASAGA VALLEY CO(vSERVATIOIv AUTHOR(r~' Centre for Conservation Conservation john Hix Conservation Administration Centre ~ ltffin Conservation Area - 819y 8th tine =~ Utopia, On LOh1 170 ONFAR O Telephone: 70.424.1479 ~ Eax: 705.424.~7i5 Web: www.nvca.on.ca ~ Email: admin~nvCa.on.ca -~ ~ pSACq tiP G? The Niagara Escarpment is an environmental treasure and working rural landscape ~~- !~ that encompasses one of the world's greatest natural wonders -Niagara Falls. Its ,~ ~ ridges, forested highlands and wide open vistas stretch 725 kilometres from ` Queenston on the Niagara River to Tobermory at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula. ro ~fF~~q TION ~~~~0 -30- About the NVCA The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is a public agency dedicated to the preservation of a healthy environment through specialized programs to protect, conserve and enhance our water, wetlands, forests and lands. About the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve Member The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Municipalities named Ontario's Escarpment a World Biosphere Reserve in 1990. This designation recognizes the Niagara Escarpment as an internationally significant ecosystem for its AdJasa_Tosr~rcxr"" special environment and unique environmental plan. Biosphere reserves demonstrate Amaranttr a balance between conservation and development. A reserve must have one or more Barrie protected core areas that conserve significant ecological features. The Blue Mountains Bradford-west Gwilfimbury For more information about this program, please contact: c[earview Ryan Post, Hydrogeologist/Source Water Protection Coordinator Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority cofrngwood 705-424-1479, ext. 249 rs~a For more information about the Niagara Escarpment Commission Monitoring Program, tnnisfil please contact: MelanGth°" Lisa Grbinicek, Monitoring Ecologist Mono Niagara Escarpment Commission 905 877-6425 r~~lm~r New Tecumseth Oro-Medonte Grey Highlands Shelburne Springy-ater Wasaga Beach Watershed Counties Simcoe Du(ferin Grey Member of ~ Conserving our h+ea/thy waters t~iOT7AWASAG`A VALLEY COCySERVATION AUTHORITY ~~ Centre for Conservation Cortservafion John Hix Conservation Administration Centre ~ Thin Conservation Area = 8195 8th Eine Utopia, On LOM 1T0 AIU Telephone: 705A2~.1479 ~ Fax: 705,424.7715 Web: ovww.nvca.on.ca -- Email: admin~nvca.on.ca ~-, #~ NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ~Ry~,`~ `` BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 06/08 ~~j Friday June 13, 2008 `~~~' MINUTES Locatian:Tiffin Centre for Conservation -John L. Jose Environmental Learning Centre PRESENT: Chair: Fred Nix Town of Mono Vice Chair: Walter Benotto Tawn of Shelburne Members: Sand Anew Tawnshi of Oro-Medonte Rick Archdekin Town of Wasa a Beach Ma Brett Townshi of Ad'ala-Tosorontio Orville Brawn Tawnshi of Clearview Chris Carrier Town of Collin wood Re Cowan Townshi of S rin water Ter Dowdall Townshi of Essa Tam Elliott Townshi of S rin water Sonn Fale Town of Collin wood Ron Henderson Tawnshi of Essa Richard Llo d Cit of Barrie Gar Matthews Townshi of Melanethon John McKean The Town of The Blue Mountains Rick Milne Town of New Tecumseth Gord Mont. ome Townshi of Mulmur Brian Mullin Muniei alit of Gre Hi hlands left at 11:30 Jaan Sutherland Town of New Tecumseth Bill Van Berkel Tawn of Innisfil Robert Walker Townshi of Clearview Bar Ward Cit of Barrie REGRETS: John Crawford Townshi of Oro-Medonte Ran Sim son Town of Bradford West Gwillimbu Cal Patterson Town of Wasa a Beach Perc Wa Townshi of Amaranth STAFF PRESENT: CAO/Secretary-Treasurer Communications Public Relations Assistant Director of Land & Water Stewardship Services Manager of Stewardship Services Director of Engineering and Technical Services HydrogeologistlSource Protection Coordinator Water Resources Technologist Acting Director of Planning Wayne Wilson Kim Garraway Byron Wesson Fred Dobbs Glenn Switzer Ryan Past Brian Smith Chris Hibberd RECORDER: Executive Assistant Laurie Barron GUEST: Linda Raeburn, Environmental Education Program Coordinator BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES MEETING No: 06108 13 June, 2008 Page 2 of 6 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Nix called the meeting to order at 9:40 am. 2. MOTION TO ADOPT AGENDA RES.#1 MOVED BY: Bill Van Berkel SECONDED BY: Reg Cowan RESOLVED THAT: The Agenda for Board of Directors Meeting #06108, dated 13 June, 2008, be adopted. Carried; 3. PECUNIARY INTEREST DECLARATION Item 6.1 -Wayne Wilson, CAO1Secretary Treasurer 4. MINUTES 4.1 Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting 05/08, dated 9 May, 2008. RES.#2 MOVED BY: Bill Van Berkel SECONDED BY: Reg Gowan RESO<_VED THAT: The Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting 05!08 dated 9 May, 200$ be approved as amended. Carried; 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES STAFF REPORTS 6. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF LAND AND WATER STEWARDSHIP SERVICES Note: Wayne Wilson, CAOISecretary Treasurer declared a pecuniary interest on item 6.1 due to his spouse being the Chair of the Simcoe County District School Board. He did not participate in any discussions regarding this matter. 6.1 Tiffin Education Program RES.#3 MOVED BY: Joan Sutherland SECONDED BY: Sandy Agnew WHEREAS: Staff have been directed to develop a Draft Tiffin Centre Environmental Education and Outreach Business Plan as a blueprint for future program direction; and WHEREAS: The NVCA Board Members support the direction of the Business Plan and staff's recommendation to initiate the plan through a phased approach, subject to available funding; and, WHEREAS: The NVCA Board Members will direct future Tiffin Education and Outreach Program implementation through the normal annual budget development and approval process; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Tiffin Centre Environmental Education and Outreach Business Plan be approved as presented. Carried Unanimously; BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES MEETING No: 06/08 13 June, 2008 Page 3 of 6 7. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING 7.1 Permits for Ratification RES.#4 MOVED BY: Sandy Agnew SECONDED BY: Joan Sutherland RESOLVED THAT: The Permits/Approvals issued by staff for the period 29 April, 200$ through to 31 May, 2008 be approved. Carried; 8. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES AND THE HYDROGEOLOGIST !SOURCE PROTECTION COORDINATOR 8.1 Source Water Protection Memorandum of Understanding between the NVCA and t_SRCA concerning technical and administrative support to the source water protection planning initiative RES.#5 MOVED BY: Richard Lloyd SECONDED BY: fiord Montgomery BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Source Water Protection Memorandum of Understanding between the NVCA and LSRCA conceming technical and administrative support to the source water protection planning initiative and associated workplan be received and approved; and, FURTHER: That the CAOISecretary-Treasurer and NVCA Chair be authorized to enter into an agreement with LSRCA for Source Water Protection support services for the period April 1, 2008 through to March 31, 2009. Carried; 9. REPORT OF THE MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE COMMUNICATIONSlPR ASSISTANT 9.1 Communications Report -May 2008 RES.#6 MOVED BY: Rick Archdekin SECONDED BY: Mary Brett RESOV~ED THAT: The Communications report for the month of May, 2008 be received. Carried; 10. REPORT OF THE CAO/SECRETARY TREASURER 10.1 Financial Report -Statement of Operations Summary for the Period ending May 31, 2008 be received. RES.#7 MOVED BY: Mary Brett SECONDED BY: Rick Archdekin RESOLVED THAT: The Statement of Operations Summary for the Period ending 31 May, 2008 be received. Carried; 11. REPORT OF THE CHAIR Chair Nix updated the Board of Directors on a meeting with the Hon. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources. A letter of thanks and reference to the resolution regarding the Ontario Low Water Response (Res#8} will be prepared by Chair Nix and forwarded to the Minister's office. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES MEETING No: 06108 13 June, 2008 Page 4 of 6 12. PRESENTATION • Low Water Pilot Project -Update Glenn Switzer, Director of Engineering and Technical Services and Ryan Post, Hydrogeologist/Saurce Protection Coordinator provided a project update to the Board of Directors. Phase 1 provided a characterization of the sub watershed and issues related to Level 1 and II requirements, implementation tools and results. A draft has been completed and was forwarded to the Province in February. Preliminary comments have been received on June 12/08; Phase 2 will address the information requirements for the Ontario Water Directors Committee to declare a Level III condition to meet Provincial Water Quality Objectives. The NVCA project is to follow the Grand River Conservation Authority Phase 2 pilot and use the "lessons learned" to develop NVCA Phase 2. Chair Fred Nix asked the question of when the pilot study would be completed and what funds are left available from the original budget of $15,000. The Director of Engineering advised that we have to depend on the review agencies and process going on in the Grand River Authorities. The amount of funds left available to carry out this project will be reported to the Executive Committee at the June 27th meeting. RES#8: MOVED BY: Richard Lloyd SECONDED BY: Walter Benotto WHEREAS: During the drought of 2007 it became clear that the Ontario Low Water Response (OLWR} plan was not able to be implemented in a manner sufficient to protect the environment; and, WHEREAS: The NVCA appreciates that the Province (MNR} recognizes the need to improve the OLWR plan and, as a result, entered into a Pilot project with the NVCA to improve the plan; and, WHEREAS: The NVCA has an obligation to report to the Minister of Natural Resources and member municipalities that the identified problems with the OLWR plan have not been effectively addressed in time to be implemented for 2008 summer drought (if one occurs); therefore, BE IT RESOLVED: That the NVCA request the Province to increase its efforts to address and resolve the identified OLWR plan issues, including the management of the Permit to Take Water program; and, FURTHER: That a NVCA committee be formed consisting of Chair Fred Nix, Vice-Chair Walter Benotto, Board Member Richard Lloyd, CAOISecretary-Treasurer Wayne Wilson and Director of Engineering Glenn Switzer, to work with the Province, Conservation Ontario and other appropriate parties to address the problems with the OLWR plan; and, FURTHER: That the committee report back to the NVCA Board of Directors with updates and to receive direction. Carried; BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES MEETING No: 06/08 13 June, 2008 Page 5 of 6 13. NEW BUSINESS None noted 14. CORRESPONDENCE (a) The County of Simcoe dated Apr 22/08 re: Conservation Authority Presentation to Growth Management Steering Committee. {b} The Township of Clearview dated Apr 30/08 re: Term of Office for NVCA Board Members. (c) NVCA letter to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Senior Policy Advisor dated May 1/08 re: Discussion Paper -Protection Lake Simcoe-Creating Ontario's Strategy for Action. (d) Hon. Helena Guergis, M.P. dated received May 1/08 re: duplication of planning services. (copies of letters sent to Hon. John Baird, M.P. and Hon. Lawrence Cannon M.P. (e} The City of Barrie Media Release dated May 5108 re: Barrie Backs Province over Simcoe County Growth Plan. (f) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated May 9/08 re: Criteria for Expansion of the provincial Greenbelt Plan. Notify new chair in place (g} Ministry of Natural Resources dated May 11/08 re: Annual Report an Forest Management 200512006 (h) Email from Bob Law, Watershed Planner dated May 21/08 re: NVCA's Proposed Plan Input/Review and Regulations Programs Implementation Guidelines, (i) Conservation Ontario dated May 22!08 re: Legislative amendments to the Pesticide Act to ban the use and sale of pesticides for cosmetic purposes. RES#9 MOVED BY: Orville Brown SECONDED BY: Robert Walker WHEREAS: The Province of Ontario has released for comment the proposed Legislative amendments to the Pesticide Act to ban the sale of pesticide for cosmetic purposes, EBR#010-3348; and, WHEREAS: Conservation Ontario has submitted a general letter of support for this amendment, dated May 22, 2008 with the request that an additional exemption to the pesticide use ban include adding the use of pesticides to control invasive plants as reasonable use; and, WHEREAS: Invasive plant species are of significant threat to the protection of native specifies in the NVCA area of jurisdiction; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED: That the NVCA supports the request to add the use of pesticides to control invasive species as a reasonable exemption to the proposed pesticide ban. Carried; BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES MEETING No: 06/0$ 13 June, 200$ Page 6 of 6 RES#10 MOVED BY: Robert Walker SECONDED BY: Orville Brown RESOLVED THAT: The carrespandence not specifically dealt with the place on the file. Carried; FUTURE MEETINGS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE -June 27!08 and August 22108 BOARD OF DIRECTORS -August 22/08 followed by a Board/Staff BBQ Note: Summer Break -there will be no meetings in Juty ADJOURN TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES RES#11 MOVED BY: Tom Elliott SECONDED BY: Garry Matthews RESOLVED THAT: This meeting adjourn at 11:45 am. to meet again at the call of the Chair. Fred Nix, N.V.C.A. Chair Wayne R. Wilson, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer Dated this 22nd day of August, 2008 NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETINGS HIGHLIGHTS NVCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - No. 07/08, August 22, 2008, 9:30 a.m. The Board of Directors approved the revised Forestry Fee Schedule, effective August 23, 2008. Given the varying landscapes across our watershed, prices are now given per acre planted instead of per tree planted. The cast is shown as a range to accommodate the wide variance in site preparation and tending costs across the watershed. .e . gee Board members were taught how to use the new members-only section of the NVCA website, where they will have access to documents they need for pre-meeting preparation and past-meeting follow up. This new web feature will help the NVCA achieve its goal of improved communication efficiency and reduced paper and energy waste. In addition, board members were asked to fill out a survey about their electronic communication abilities and return it to the Executive Assistant. The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB has approved a 1.7 % increase for the per diem rate for board members. The rate increases to $79.62 from $78.30. The Board of Directors voted in favour of adopting the Department of Finance Canada's prescribed mileage rates for 2008 and for future adjustments. Staff will request that the OMB adjust the 2008 rate to $0.52 per km from $0.45 per km. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Privacy Act, the NVCA has added an FOI disclosure to NVCA permit applications denoting that personal information will be considered public information. Upon request, the FOI Coordinator will consider not publishing personal information if a valid reason is given. A disclaimer was also added to the NVCA website stating that all correspondence received by NVCA staff and board members is considered public information unless otherwise identified by the submitting party. ~• On behalf of the Friends of Minesing Wetlands, Mr. Parker introduced the idea of the Huronia Lookout six years ago. This elevated site atop a former landfill in the Township of Springwater offers views of many significant, local environmental and historical features, including the Internationally-Significant Minesing Wetlands, the Niagara Escarpment, Historic Fort Willow and the world's longest freshwater beach. The Friends of Minesing Wetlands are now working on this project in partnership with the NVCA, the County of Simcoe, the Township of Springwater, the First Nations Chippewa Tri-Council of Mnjikaning, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island and the Rotary Clubs of the Barrie area. Once completed, the site will host a visitor parking lot, a walkway to the summit of the site, a series of interpretive signs depicting the history and view of the lookout, a large icon that symbolizes our cultural and natural history and an interpretive hiking trail that would link with the existing Trans-Canada and Nine Mile Portage trail systems. Mr. Parker was congratulated by the Bo~:~rd of Directors upon hearing that he will receive a Pioneer Award at the 15th Annual R.D. Latarnell Conservation Symposium. The Pioneer awards honour individua{s who have contributed significantly to the conservation movement in Ontario Future Meetings and Events Friends of Minesing Wetlands fall canoe trip: September 6 Board of Directors: September 12 Nine Mile Portage Festival: September 20 Executive Committee: September 26 For mare information contact: Wayne R. Wilson, CAO1Secretary Treasurer 705-424-1479, ext. 225 ~~ CNICD ABOSE Pa EVENTlON fi INTERVENifOH Y August 12, 2008 ,«x• ~~~~ His Worship Harry Hughes & Council ~ 0 ~~~ Township of Oro-Medonte ~~6 Oro ONgLOL 2X0 2 ,Box 130 pa®~1~1~ NS,..-~ ~ Dear His Worship Harry Hughes & Council, BOOST Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention (formerly known as Toronto Child Abuse Centre) is planning the 4th annual Go Purple for Prevention! campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness and provide education for the general public in our efforts to eliminate abuse and violence in the lives of children and youth.. The Go Purple for Prevention! campaign is an important opportunity for all Ontario citizens to participate and support the need for child abuse awareness and prevention. Every year, thousands of children and youth are affected by violence and abuse. We believe that through education and prevention we can make a difference. This year's theme is "lt's Natural to Protect" and was designed by students at Seneca College based on examples of how animals protect their young. Other messages in the campaign will include: "It's Natural to Teach" and "It's Natural to Guide". We are seeking your support to proclaim October as Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month in your community. We would like to invite you and the Township of Oro-Medonte in pledging that caring for children is a communal commitment and to make a promise to our children to teach, guide and protect them. Plans for this year's campaign include: Media launch of the Go Purple for Prevention! campaign on September 25, 2008 to inform the general public that October is Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention month .• Collaboration and partnership with Toronto Police Services and Seneca College for the "It's Natural to Protect'; It's Natural to Teach"and "Its Natural to Guide"theme A contest will be held for children to use their creativity to express what "Its Natural to Protect, "It's Nauuural to Teach" and %t's Natural to Guide" means to them .• To increase the number of support from municipalities from across Ontario for the Go Purple for Prevention! campaign S• Fundraising events to provide Boost with the financial assistance required to run our numerous programs Button distribution at Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey game on October 4, 2008 Your support is critical to the success of the campaign and our efforts to encourage the entire community to participate. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Please see attached sample copy of Proclamation and information brochure with registration form. Please do not hesitate to contact Siew Lee Brett at 416-515-1100 ext. 224 to discuss an event in your community. We look forward to our continued partnership with you and the Township of Oro-Medonte to end violence and abuse in the lives of children and youth. Thank you. Yours truly, Karyn Kennedy, Executive Director `~la~l~o Siew Lee Brett Coordinator of Fundraising & Special Events Encls: Ora-Medante History Association. Monday April 28, 2Qa$ Attendance: Geoffrey Booth., Vice-chair; Bruce Wiggins; Margaret Prewer, Sheila Kirkland, secretary Regrets: Jadeen Henderson Late: Allan Howard, Chair Meeting commenced with Geoffrey Booth taking the chair until Allan can join us. Moved by Bruce Wiggins and seconded by Margaret Prewer that the minutes be accepted after the following amendments. 2"d page under Correspondence: Coulson should be capitalized 2"d page next meeting should read 2008 not 2007. Passed. Old Business • Summer student: Margaret reports that Shawn Binns advises that the Provincial government has cut the Township request in half, therefore there are no funds available for the summer student position for OMHA at this time. • By-laws: There will be no list this year due to the funding and inability to hire astudent-Council to be made aware that the Ontario Heritage Act mandate will not be met by the Township. Allan suggests a classification system for priority of saving buildings based on age, scarcity, and significance. Margaret will make an initial list based on these criteria but no background research will be done at this time. • Ground penetrating radar: 1. Shawn Binns asked far an update quote for this to be done. 2. Margaret suggests contacting the Department of National Defense- Engineersabout doing this as a project/training if available, Geoffrey will attempt to contact them. 3. OPP contacted previously and they do not have this technology-they hire the company we gat the quote from. Correspondence: • Email re: historical street name request that Sheila responded to already. Margaret has compiled a family name list for almost every hamlet in Oro- Medonte that she will forward to planning. • Email from Joanna McEwen re: signage for the Rail Trail. Idea is for 4 signs with historical content along the trail over the next 4 years 1. Geoff suggests they contact Brian Baker to be on the committee or as an advisor as he has extensive knowledge and has walked the whole trail. brimarcloverrid~e.net 458-9362 to contact. 2. Everyone agreed it was a good idea and Geoffrey has consented to be on this committee with Allan as needed. 3. Sheila will email this information to Joanna. • Email re: Funders forum May 8. Geoff and Sheila will go to represent OMHA. • Rugby W.I. sent a letter of support for the interpretive centre. • Thank you from the relatives of Rev. Sheffield was received. • SCHA (Simcoe County Historical Association) notice of annual general meeting received. Geoff will be attending. • SCHA News & Views magazine received. It has our summer student job posting in it. New Business • May 1 Patrick Fogarty High School would like a tour of the African Church at fpm. Allan and Bruce will go and sweep the building and give the tour. Margaret will notify the school. We ask for a donation of $2 per student for the African Church. • Summer schedule: Saturdays from 1-4pm July S-Jadeen July 12-Allan July 19-Geoffrey July 26-Margaret August 2-Bruce August 9-Margaret August 16-Geoffrey August 23-Bruce August 30-Sheila ,~, If anyone has a conflict in the schedule please call someone else to cover your date. Next meeting: May 26, 2~C18 at 6pm at the Township Administration Building Recorded by Sheila Kirkland y ~:, ~ i Qro-Medonte Hist©ry Meeting May z6, zoos Attendance: Allan Howard, Jadeen Henderson, Bruce Wiggins, Margaret Prewer, Sheila Kirkland, and Geoffrey Booth Invited: Shawn Binns Minutes of previous meeting accepted as written. Old Business: • Patrick Fogarty came for a tour but did not send any money to date. • Ground radar: Council has set aside the money, $10,000, and Margaret will get a quote from the company to do this. OPP doesn't do it and the Department of National defense does not do it. • Shawn met with Paul Marshall and Joanna McEwen about the rail trail signage. They are looking at 5 sites, one at Penetanguishine Rd., Oro Station, Hawkestone, Carthew Bay, and Thunder Bridge. Geoff is our contact with this group. Talked about putting something at the third regarding the African church. This is exploratory at this point. Huronia Trails has done an excellent job mapping out the trail and Shawn thought they could be linked. • Funders Forum: Attended by Sandy Agnew, Geoffrey Booth and Sheila Kirkland. Sheila reported back about the groups that attended. Copies of information given to Shawn and Margaret to save here at the Township. Shawn Binns-- culture is included in the survey Parks & Rec. is doing. • Shawn will need a report on our facility storage requirements, needs, etc that we will require in the future. It will need to be on the agenda for the June meeting. Our goals that are reflected in our needs. Things like being able to accept and storejdisplay heritage artifacts. • African church repairs: are all the quotes in and when will it be awarded? -Margaret will look into it. New Business: • Saturday the Barrie group for Haunted Buildings met at the African Church. Allan attended. They felt it was not haunted. They donated $170. • Jadeen has been contacted by individuals concerned by the state of the Black Creek Pioneer Village, which is falling into disarray. Jadeen visited and felt it was run down and the artifacts are being sold off. Museums are selling off antiques here in Ontario and this is a concern. Funding is a major concern for all museums that are all hurting. • Dufferin Museum has the largest collection of Cornflower pieces and they have a new display that is worth visiting. • Camp X set up by the British to train the secret service in Whitby and would be interesting to visit. • Coldwater Canadiana Museum has asked Jadeen to be on their Board. • Geoffrey attended the annual meeting of the Simcoe County Historical Association at the birthplace of T.P Loblaw and let them know our dates for the African church. • Jadeen informed the group that 16 churches have been broken into lately and had various things stolen. • Goodwill is no longer a charitable organization as the owner has kept all the profits. • University of BC has had a Haida artifact, which has gold in it, stolen. It was by the artist who did the artwork on our currency. Correspondence: • Email from Gaston re: new Kith n'Kin and Allan replied • Kellogg's has a project that will promote museums across Canada and sent us an email of National Museum Campaign to promote the NHS. Margaret will get the application and Geoffrey will assist in the application process. Allan and Sheila will look at the Sam Steele booklet again. • Heritage Conservation Workshop is being held June 25 in Bracebridge. Allan can attend and Geoffrey will see if he can attend. • Email re NHSAD workshop May 26 & 27 in Buxton-no one attending. Next meeting: June 12 at 6pm at the Township Administration building (fro-Medonte History Association Meeting June 12, 2008 Attendance: Bruce Wiggins, Margaret Prewer, and Sheila Kirkland Regrets: Allan Howard and Geoffrey Booth Absent; Jadeen Henderson Minutes of previous meeting accepted as written. Moved by Margaret and seconded by Bruce. Old Business + Copies of the submission report far the Ora African Church National Historic Site were distributed to each member as areference/template for designating historic places. • Ground radar: Margaret has contacted the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario about their program and having their students da the ground radar as part of their studies. She has not had a reply as yet and will follow-up next week. • African church repairs: Don Robinson still has not submitted his quote. Bruce will fallow-up. • Heritage Conservation workshop: Margaret attending and possibly Allan. • Facility storage requirements-report will include all of the following. 1. Make up an inventory of what is stared (i) in our homes, (ii) at the Old Town hall-Bruce will do, (iii) at Guthrie arena-Sheila will do, (iv) at the Administration Office-Margaret will do, and (v) Robinson homestead-is stored as a video inventory by Mary Robinson. 2. fist articles we have turned away because of storage issues 3. List of lasing valuable artifacts with flooding of Old Town Hall. 4. Concerns of liability with us storing items in our homes. S. Storage space with environmental controls and monitoring, plus security. 6. Public access, especially to schoolchildren, is limited or non-existent. 7. Everyone to report his or her lists at the July meeting for inclusion in final report. New Business Article in North Simcoe Community News re: missing book or pictures that someone from the old history committee (sub-committee?) borrowed. Sheila will write a note seeking clarification. Correspondence • Email re: Gratrix family-Margaret will respond • Email re: Willow Creek Motel aka Hidden Valley Inn from inquiry by Margaret. Geoffrey responded with information. • Email re: Red Cross request to have the Oro charter document returned to them. Margaret will send them a colour copy, as this original dating to the 1940's is part of Oro history and as such will continue to be displayed at the Old Town Hall. Next meeting is July 2, 2008 at the Administration Office at 6pm. Recorded by Sheila Kirkland, secretary July 7, 2008 Oro-Medonte History Assaciation Minutes Attendance: Allan Howard, Chair; Sheila Kirkland, Secretary; Bruce Wiggins, Jadeen Henderson, Margaret Prewer Regrets: Geoffrey Booth Maned by Margaret and seconded by Bruce that the minutes of the June meeting be accepted as circulated. Old Business Sheila spoke with the woman missing her book and she will pick up a copy at the Township office Gratrix family-Margaret and Allan responded sending them to the Sinlcoe County O.G.S. (Ontario Genealogical Society) website Margaret in the process of sending the Red Cross document copy as requested Correspondence ~ Email re: Collection of Sir Sam Steele's memoirs, etc. that has been bought by the Province of Alberta for $2.5 million. The documents will be available online at ,__ >>, . _, ~.ca • Invitation to an event to be held in the lower Ottawa River region titled "Hiking for Health & History" on July 13 was received • United Way one time grant application was received and discussed but we do not fit the eligibility requirements • Invitation to attend Caribfest Annual Dinner and Dance Cruise for July 19 was received, This is the group Allan did a presentation on Black History for last year. New Business • Jadeen visited the Dufferin Museum and encourages anyone to visit as a great collection is on display of a general store that will be set up for one month. They have a large collection of Cornflower crystal as well. Allan suggests people visit the Midland Museum that Jamie Hunter is curator for, Midland also has a Veteran's Museum at the local legion by appointment or chance only. • Victoria house in Stayner is having their annual sale of Victorian English laces and linens. • Inventory for the History Assaciation will be needed for the consultant 1, Sheila did Guthrie Arena 2. Margaret has done the furnace room of the Administration Office where we have storage and has only to complete the top two drawers of one filing cabinet. 3. Jadeen added to our list what is at her home 4. Bruce will do the Old Town Hall and his aunt's home where more of our articles are stored 5. Allan has minimal things stored at his home. 6. Sheila made a list of what is stored at her home 7. We will generate a report ante our inventory is complete. 8. It was noted that the desk from the fi~rnace room is missing? It belonged to the history association. 9. To include in the report is the loss of 1000's of Municipal records and books when the Old Town Ha11 flooded and they were subsequently sent to landfill or burnt by the Township. We believe copies were made prior to their destruction. We do not know where the anginal Oro and Medonte embossing (corporate seals) machines were stored by the previous clerk of the Township. An ongoing problem beside storage is that our materials get shuffled and moved without our knowledge. Articles like one of the original armchairs of council from the late 1800's went missing from the Old Town Hall. The remaining armchairs are stored at Guthrie Arena. 10. The Nuefelt collection-we are unsure where it is stored at the Township. Margaret will look for the file for the Ascension documents for all articles donated to the OMHA, 11. We will also include most of the hanging artwork and historical pictures at the Administration Centre in our list as they originated with the OMHA through donations. • Ground radar: Margaret is seeking quote. • Margaret will get the garbage can at the African Church moved to the area of the portable toilet, • Allan and Margaret attended a Ministry of Culture and Heritage workshop covering topics like Heritage Municipal Committees; Ontario conservation, archeology and municipal land use; and designating districts. Margaret will send a map of Oro-Medonte marking the archeological sites in the township to the Planning Department and give the web site reference. Next meeting is August 25, 2008 at 6pm at the Administration Centre. Hach<~r~uixier: (hc In~estin~:~ in t)nt~u-ic? Act ~'~-~-- I'a~e l of-? ~_ ~1~131~~'~Y OF Ffl~a~',l~E BACKGROUNDER: THE INVESTING IN ONTARIO ACT THE INVESTING IN ONTARIO ACT August 25, 2008 The provincial government is providing Ontario municipalities with $1.1 billion in additions! funding to support infrastructure investments through the Investing in Ontario Act, 2Q08. In May 2008, the government passed the Investing in Ontario Act. The Act allows the government to use a portion of any unanticipated year-end surplus to address priority public needs as well as reduce the province's accumulated deficit. Through regulation, the government designated municipalities as the eligible recipients of payments for 2007-08. Future eligible recipients will be identified based on provincial priorities. The surplus for 2007-08 is sufficient to enable a payment under the Investing in Ontario Act of $1.1 billion in additional funding to municipalities to support infrastructure investments while also reducing the province's accumulated deficit by $600 million. Prior to the passage of the Act, all year-end surpluses went towards reduction of the accumulated deficit. MUNICIPAL ALLOCATIONS Details on allocation amounts for individual municipalities and timing of payments are posted on the Ministry of Finance website. The allocation is shared between municipalities primarily on aper-capita basis. In instances where there are two levels of municipal government (e.g., counties or regions), the upper-tier municipality will share this amount with its lower-tier municipalities. The upper-tier municipality will receive its share of funding based on its total municipal capital investments over the 2001 to 2005 period. The lower-tier municipalities will receive the remaining amount on aper-capita basis. While the funds are to be used for capital purposes, each municipality will have flexibility and discretion to spend its allocation on its own capital priorities such as improved roads and bridges, expanding transit or upgrading ~oeial housing. http:/1~~~~~-.fin.~~av.on.ca/eng]ishlmedia!200~Ibk08-ioa.html 26108l200~ ~3ack~rc~under: ~l~ha Inccstin<,~ in C>ntario .act }'a~~e ? of ACCOUNTABILITY `~ ~'~ Consistent with the provisions required under the Province's transfer payment directive, municipalities will be subject to accountability requirements regarding their handling of payments received under the Act for the 2007-08 fiscal year including: Report-backs on haw the funds were used . The right of the pravince to independent verification or audit, and The right of the pravince to recover funds if they are not used far capital purposes. SUPPORT FOR MUNICIPALITIES In 2007-08, Ontario provided more than $3.5 billion to municipalities for infrastructure, roughly double the amount provided in 2006-07. By redirecting a portion of provincial surpluses to municipalities this year for capital purposes, the Ontario government will further help to address the municipal infrastructure deficit and foster more job creation in the short term. These investments are evidence of a more collaborative and productive relationship between the province and Ontario's municipalities and represent another element of the government's five-point economic plan. In 2007-08, Ontario invested a total of $9.9 billion in infrastructure to improve the province's highways, public transit, municipal roads and bridges, hospitals, places to learn and other public assets. Investing in infrastructure is a crucial component of a strong economy and part of the government`s five-point plan for jobs and growth in Ontario. Steve Erwin, Minister`s Office, 416 325-3645 Scott Blodgett, Communications Branch, 416- 325-0324 See also: News: Creating jobs, building Ontario ontario.ca/finance-news Disponible en frangais :, ~, -Ontario This site is maintained by the Government of Ontario Last Modified: Monday, August 25, 2008 http:/iw~~~~~;~-fits.gav.on.ca%en~lish/media,~?008/bk48-ioa.html 26108/2fl~8 5~ - 3 Distribution of $1148 million Under the Investing in Ontario Act Sorted Alphabetically Municipality 2006 Population Per Capita Distribution Share of Grant Total Muskoka Lakes 6,467 0.054% 219,342 0.019090% Naim and Hyman 493 0.004% 46,908 0.004083% Neebing 2,184 0.018% 207,804 0.018086% New Tecumseth 27,701 0.229% 2,052,423 0.178629% Newbury 439 0.004% 23,861 0.002077% Newmarket 74,295 0.615% 2,677,380 0.233021% Niagara Falls 82,184 0.681% 3,943,911 0.343252% Niagara Region 427,421 3.540% 20,156,951 1.754326% Niagara-on-the-Lake 14,587 0.121% 700,013 0.060924% Nipigon 1,752 0.015% 166,700 0.014508% Nipissing 1,642 0.014% 156,233 0.013598% Norfolk County 62,563 0.518% 5,952,762 0.518088% North Algona Wilberforce 2,840 0.024% 138,761 -0.012077% North Bay 53,966 0.447% 5,134,772 0.446896% North Dumfries 9,063 0.075% 434,010 0.037773% North Dundas 11,095 0.092% 747,383 0.065047% North Frontenac 1,904 0.016% 89,667 0.007804% North Glengarry 10,635 0.088% 716,396 0.062350% North Grenville 14,198 0.118% 797,452 0.069405% North Huron 5,015 0.042% 425,987 0.037075% North 1Cawartha 2,342 0.019% 132,676 0.011547% North Middlesex 6,740 0.056% 366,334 0.031883% North Perth 12,254 0.101 % 954,603 0.083082% North Shore 549 0.005% 52,236 0.004546% North Stormont 6,769 0.056% 455,974 0.039685% Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands 2,711 0.022% 257,947 0.022450% Northern Bruce Peninsula 3,850 0.032% 248,713 0.021646% Northumberland County 80,457 0.666% 1,086,800 0.094588% Norwich 10,481 0.087% 454,524 0.039559% Oakville 165,613 1.371 % 7,434,016 0.647007% O'Connor 720 0.006% 68,507 0.005962% Oil Springs 717 0.006% 49,207 0.004283% Oliver Paipoonge 5,757 0.048% 547,769 0.047674% Opasatika 280 0.002% 26,642 0.002319% Orangeville 26,925 0.223% 1,564,531 0.136166% Orillia 30,259 0.251 % 2,879,092 0.250577% Oro-Medonte 20,031 0.166% 1,484,137 0.129169% Oshawa 141,590 1.173% 6,306,776 0.548899% Otonabee-South Monaghan 6,934 0.057% 392,815 0.034188% Ottawa 812,129 6.725% 77,272,674 6.725295% Owen Sound 21,753 0.180% 1,570,672 0.136701 Oxford County 102,756 0.851 % 5,320,891 0.463095% Papineau-Cameron 1,058 0.009% 100,667 0.008761 Parry Sound 5,818 0.048% 553,573 0.048179% ~~ '`- LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING NO. BOD-O6-08 Friday, June 27, 2008 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority liJl.-_l~~l~~ Board Members Present: V. Hackson, Chair Councillor B. Drew, Vice-Chair Councillor S. Agnew Mr. E. Bull Councillor K. Ferdinands Mayor R. Grossi Regional Councillor H. Herrema Councillor B. Huson Councillor J. McCallum Councillor J. O'Donnell Councillor J. Rupke Deputy Mayor G. Wauchope Mayor J. Young Councillor G. Campbell Councillor E. MacEachern Regional Councillor J. Taylor Regrets: Regional Councillor J. Grant Councillor A. Nuttall Mayor R. Stevens Staff Present: D. Gayle Wood, C.A.O./Secretary-Treasurer B. Kemp, Director, Conservation Lands M. Valcic, Director, Corporate Services M. Walters, Director, Watershed Management T. Hogenbirk, Manager, Engineering & Technical Services G. Casey, Coordinator, BoardICAO, Projects & Services Others: Ms. K. MacKenzie, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation Ms. L Pringle, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation Mr. D. Ouchterlony, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation Mr. P. Antonopoulos Ms. H. Antonopoulos Mr. I. T. Donnell, Donnell & Associates Mr. P. Comartin, Phil's Haulagae & Excavating Ltd. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None indicated for the record of this meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by: J. Taylor Seconded by: G. Campbell BOD-061-08 RESOLVED THAT the content of the Agenda for the June 27tH, 2008 meeting of the Board of Directors be approved as amended to include the Tabled Items and Other Business agenda. CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES (a) Board of Directors Moved by: J. Rupke Seconded by: J. Young BOD-062-08 RESOLVED THAT the minutes of Board of Directors Meeting No. BOD-05-08, held on May 23~d, 2008, be adopted and approved as printed and circulated. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Autharity ~- Board of Directors' Meeting BCt~-06-08 ~~ ~ June 27`h, 2008 -Minutes -~ Pac~eM2 of 11 IV ANNOUNCEMENTS (a} Introduction of New Staff The Chief Administrative Officer (CA©) introduced staff who are new to the Autharity and those who have reently been transferred from contract to permanent status with the Authority. (b} Media Clips The Manager, Corporate Communications presented a series of media clips hi- lighting Lake Simcoe. (c} Carp Die-Off Lake Simcoe The Manager, Watershed Science provided an update on the carp die-off in Lake Simcoe advising that the Ministry of Natural Resources(MNR) are taking the lead role. Staff will keep the Baard apprised as mare information is available related to this situation. V HEARINGS (a) Mr. Peter Antonopoulos Extraction of Peat Laam & Removal of Illegally Placed Fill Part Lat 20, Concession 8 5407 Queensville Sideroad Town of East Gwillimbury Chair Hackson read the opening statement as it relates to this Hearing. Prior to the start of this Hearing, Chair Hackson advised the Board Members that further to their direction at the May Baard Meeting, Authority staff have scheduled a meeting with the Ministry of Natural Resources to discuss the implications of the regulation as it pertains to peat operations in the Lake Simcoe Watershed. The Director, Watershed Management presented Staff Report No. 32-08-BOD regarding the permit application far the extraction of peat loam from a Provincially Significant Wetland, the removal of illegally placed fill within the Regional Storm Flood Plain and the planting of native vegetation along a watercourse at the above noted site. The Director, Watershed Management advised the Board that the operation has been in business for approximately 48 years and. The Director further advised that Mr. Antonopoulos has willingly agreed to do some tree planting and that there is a big pool of water on the property that will eventually become a wetland. This is a unique area as it has been harvested and is not a new business. Lake Simeoe Region Conservation Authority ~, f~ Board of t7irectors' Meeting BOD-06-08 ~'° ~~ June 27`h, 20Q8 -Minutes Page 3 of 11 Mr. Ian Donnelly, Legal Counsell, advised the Board that in his opinion, the legislation is severe adding that he is pleased with and appreciates the work of Authority staff to date. Ms. Antanopoulos addressed the Board to advise of the beauty of this piece of land and that, in addition to being a business, the property is well-maintained and that her father has worked most of his life to beautify the property. The Board was advised that staff is working to identify the location of existing peat operations in the watershed. Moved by: J. Young Seconded by: John O'Donnell BOD-063-08 RESOLVED THAT the application by Mr. Peter Antonopoulos to extract peat on Part of Lot 20, Concession 8, 5407 Queensville Sideroad, Town of East Gwillimbury be approved as submitted. CARRIED VI DEPUTATIONS There are na Deputations scheduled far this meeting. VII PRESENTATIC?NS (a) Neighbourhood Network Mr. Tom Taylor provided a presentation regarding Neighbourhood Network, a community agency that will link volunteers in Newmarket and Aurora with charities and nonprofit arganiZatians that serve local residents. Mr. Taylor indicated the need far community groups to recruit specific expertise (e.g HR, legal, etc) and requested that the Authority become a partner. There is no cost ar liability for partners. Volunteers are covered under insurance which is totally funded by Magna. Chair Hackson thanked Mr. Taylor and noted that the agency would be a wonderful opportunity far the Authority. Moved by: J. Rupke Seconded by: G. Wauchope BOD-064-08 RESOLVED THAT the presentation provided by Mr. Tom Taylor regarding the Neighbourhood Network be received, and; THAT staff be authorized to enter into further discussions regarding our partnership with Neighbourhood Network; and FURTHER THAT it be suggested that the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation be approached regarding the Agreement. CARRIED Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority ~- Board of Directors' Meeting BOD-06-08 June 27"' 2008 -Minutes Page 4 of 11 (b} Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation Ms. Kimberley MacKenzie, Executive Director, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation provided an update on the work of the Foundation. The Executive Director introduced David Ouchterlony, Vice-President of the Foundation's Board of Directors and Laurie Pringle, a Humber College student on apart-time internship. The Chief Administrative Officer recommended that, once the foundation has completed their strategic planning process, a joint meeting of both the Foundation Board and Authority Board be held for discussion on ideas for the future. The Chair congratulated the Foundation on the tremendous growth experienced and the Executive Director far her leadership. Maned by: G. Wauchope Seconded by: E. Bull BOD-065-08 RESOLVED THAT the presentation provided by Ms. Kimberley MacKenzie, Executive Director, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation be received. CARRIED (c} Farm House -Scanlon Creek Conservation Area The Director, Conservation Lands presented a proposal for the LSRCA's Farm House located at the Scanlon Creek Conservation Area. The Director advised that there is an opportunity to convert the house into office space and as a community resource space. Moved by: J. McCallum Seconded by: G. Campbell BOD-066-08 RESOLVED THAT the presentation provided by the Director, Conservation Lands regarding a proposal for the Authority's "Farm House" located at the Scanlon Creek Conservation Area, be received; and FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to prepare a Business Case to utilize the Scanlon Farm House and property for presentation to the Board of Directors in August, 2008. CARRIED p^`` lake Simcoe Region Conservation fluthority ~~ Board of Directors' Meeting BQD-06-08 June 27`h, 2008 -Minutes Page 5 of 11 (d) Environmental Education Initiatives Shane Kramer, OutdoorlEnvironmental Educator, provided information to the Board of the environmental educational initiative -Ontario Ecoschools which is underway at the Professor E.A. Smith Education Centre, Scanlon Creek Conservation Area. Chair Hackson responded that this program is a perfect fit for the work being done at Scanlon and that the initial investment is well worth it. Moved by: B. Huson Seconded by: S. Agnew BOD-067-08 RESOLVED THAT the presentation provided by Shane Kramer, Outdoor/Environmental Educator, regarding environmental educational initiatives be received; and FURTHER THAT the LSRCA Board of Directors support the establishment of the Professor E. A. Smith Outdoor Education Centre as an Eco School. CARRIED VI11 DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUtRJNG SEPARATE DISCUSSION (reference pages 5 through 9 of the agenda) Items 2b, 2c, 2d, 5, 7 and 8 were identified far separate discussion. IX ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQU/RING SEPARATE DISCUSS/ON Moved by: B. Drew Seconded by: K. Ferdinands BOD-068-08 RESOLVED THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as "Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to the Board and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same. CARRIED 1. Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation 179!06 BOD-069-0$ RESOLVED THAT applications under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Regulation 179106 be received for information. 2. Correspondence BOD-070-08 RESOLVED THAT the correspondence listed in the June 27t", 2008 Agenda as Items 2(a), 2(e) and 2(f) be received for information. ~ Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors' Meeting BOD-06-08 June 27`h, 2008 -Minutes Page 6 of 11 3. MonthlXCommunications Update Bod-071-08 RESOLVED THAT the Monthly Communications Update, for the period May 1S` to 31s', 2008 be received far information. 4. Budget Status Report BOD-072-08 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 34-08-BOD regarding the Authority Budget Status for the five month period ending May 31, 2008, be received. 6. Letter of Understanding -Planning Services Township of Oro-Medonte BOD-073-0$ RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 36-08-BOD with regard to the proposed Letter of Understanding between the Township ofOro- Medonte and the LSRCA regarding planning services be approved; and FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to approach other applicable municipalities to establish similar planning service arrangements. 9. 2008 Proposed Fees Increase Educational Services Programs BOD-074-08 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 39-08-BOD regarding increases to Educational Services Fees at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area be received, and; FURTHER THAT the recommendations contained in the Staff Report be approved for implementation beginning September 2008. 10. Request to Endorse the Ten Recommendations Contained in the Environmental Commissioner's Report BOD-075-08 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 40-08-BOD be received; and THAT the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority support the ten recommendations contained in the 2006/2007 Annual Report of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario and request the appropriate provincial agencies take the appropriate actions to address these ten recommendations; and THAT the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority requests its member municipalities to support the ten recommendations contained in the 2006/2007 Annual Report of the Environmental Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority ~-~ Board of Directors' Meeting BQD-06-08 June 27`h, 2008 -Minutes Page 7 of 11 Commissioner of Ontario and request the appropriate provincial agencies take the appropriate actions to address these ten recommendations; and THAT the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority requests its member municipalities to continue to support the Authority's efforts in watershed planning and source water protection planning; and FURTHER THAT this report and recommendation be forwarded to the Lake Simcoe watershed municipalities seeking support of these recommendations. X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 2. Correspondence (b) With regard to the letterdated May 30"', 2008 from the Regional Municipality of York advising of Regional Council's approval to allocate Regional funds for the purpose of septic system rehabilitation with Yark Region, effective January 1, 2008, was moved to the discussion of the Lake Simcoe Clean Up Fund, Item XI (b) of Tabled Items and Other Business. (c) The Board discussed the Ministry of the Environment's commitment to the Authority, as referenced in the 2nd last paragraph of the letter dated June 2nd, 2008 regarding concerns as they relate to the discharge of sewage into Lake Simcoe. (d) In Conservation Ontario's electronic bulletin far the month of May 2008, reference was made to Item 7 an page 59, with regard to funding being made available for Septic and Well Assessment Training. Staff responded that funding is available from the Authority's municipal partners. Moved by: B. Drew Seconded by: E. Bull BOD-076-08 RESOLVED THAT the correspondence listed in the agenda at items 2(b}, (c), and (d) be received. 5. Planning and Development Fees Policy - 20fl$ The Board dealt with Staff Report No. 35-08-BOD regarding Planning and Development Fees Policy, 2008. The Director, Watershed Management advised that an internal review was completed to look at the Authority's costs relative to bath the public and development landowners with the intent of applying fair and average fee schedules across the board and with client service being a focus. The Authority is seen as leaders in this regard, with staff doing an incredible job and receiving compliments `, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors' Meeting BOD-06-08 June 27"', 2008 -Minutes Page 8 of 11 on our consultation process. When comparing our 60/40 split, staff advised that other conservation authorities are currently ranging from 50/50 to 100°!0. The Board applauded staff an moving in a positive direction regarding customer service. The CAO advised that the Authority has focussed on improving customer service in the planning area and that planning response times are improving. Moved by: G. Campbell Seconded by: S. Agnew BOD-077-08 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 35-08-BOD regarding the Planning and Development Fees Policy be received; and FURTHER THAT the Planning and Development Fees Policy dated April 25, 2008 be approved. CARRIED with 2 apposed 7. Proposed Protocol Non-Compliance of Permit Conditions The Board dealt with Staff Report No. 37-08-BOD and commended staff for addressing this issue. Moved by: J. Rupke Seconded by: S. Agnew BOD-078-08 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 37-08-BOD regarding proposed protocol to address non-compliance of permit conditions be received; and THAT the Authority's Board of Directors approve the following Protocol which deals with situations where Conditions of a Permit have not been met. This protocol would apply in circumstances where the Authority has been made aware of non- fulfilment of conditions within 2 years of the date that the permit was issued: 1) A Board of Directors Hearing will be held in accordance with Section 8 of Ontario Regulation 179/06. If the permit is cancelled at the above noted Hearing, the following steps shall be taken. 2) The development which occurred on the subject lands will be considered illegal as the permit to do the works is not valid and a Violation Notice shall be issued. 3) The property owner shall be required to make a complete "Violation Application" by a specific date that addresses the non compliance issues (with the original permit conditions) to the satisfaction of staff. ~ [rake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority / Board of Directors' Meeting B(JD-06-08 _ _ ~ June 27`h, 2008 -Minutes Page 9 of 11 4) If the owner refuses to make another application and resolve the issue as outlined in Step 3) above, the Authority shall issue a summons and proceed through the court system to address the violation as per our standard enforcement approach. 8. Agricultural Permits to Take Water (PTTWs~ The Board dealt with Staff Report No. 38-08-BUD regarding Agricultural Permits to Take Water. The Board suggested that could assist those farmers having difficulty with completing the paperwork for permits and provide some clarification on what is required. The CAO advised that while the Authority certainly wants to assist the farmers, funding continues to be a concern. This will be a pilot project until the end of September as which time a report will be prepared for the Board's further consideration. Moved by: J. Rupke Seconded by: H. Herrema BOD-079-08 RESO<_VED THAT Staff Report No. 38-08-BOD regarding initiating a pilot program to assist farmers with their water assessments to support their Permits To Take Water (PTTW) applications be received; and THAT the Board approve this Staff Report for the period ending September 26, 2008; and FURTHER THAT staff provide the Board of Directors with a report and recommendation regarding the future status of the program at their September 2008 Board Meeting. CARRIED XI OTHER BUSINESS (a) Announcements & Updates The CAO provided the Board with the status of the proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act advising that the proposed legislation is being moved very quickly as one of the top three priorities of the Premier and is expected to be completed the first week of September. The draft legislation will then be moved to public consultation in October/ November at which point in time it would get 2"d, and hopefully 3~d reading, for implementation in 2009. ~ Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority -- ~- Board of Directors' Meeting BDD-06-08 June 27"', 2008 -Minutes Page 10 of 11 The draft legislation will be posted to the EBR which will provide opportunity for comments. The CAO recommended that staff host a workshop for the Board in July to review the proposed legislation. {b) Lake Simcoe Clean Up Fund The CAO advised that the Authority is beginning to receive notice of project approvals for funding under the federal government's Lake Simcoe Clean Up Fund. There will be opportunities for media events with information being sent to the Board as they move forward. The Board requested obtaining a full list of applications in order to see what was and was not approved in order to provide assistance to staff on opportunities to broaden the partnership base to make the best use of available funds. Moved by: G. Wauchope Seconded by: J. O'Donnell BOD-080-08 RESOLVED THAT the Baard of Directors request Environment Canada provide a full list of projects requested for funding under Phase 1 of the Lake Simcoe Clean Up Fund, indentifying which projects were approved and the reasons far approval and refusal of projects. CARRIED XII CLOSED SESSION Moved by: B. Drew Seconded by: J. McConnell BOD-081-08 RESOLVED THAT the Authority's Board of Directors move to Closed Session to discuss confidential Legal matters. CARRIED Moved by: H. Herrema Seconded by: B. Nuson BOD-082-08 RESOLVED THAT the Authority's Board of Directors rise from Closed Session and report their progress. CARRIED Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority -- _ Board of Directors' Meeting BOD-06-08 _ June 27`h, 2008 -Minutes Page 11 of 11 {a) Legal Status Update Moved by: J. Rupke Seconded by: E. Bull B4D-083-08 RESOLVED THAT Confidential Staff Report No. 33-08-BOD which provides a Legal Services Status Update for the five months ending May 31, 2008, be received for information. CARRIED {b) Appointment to Foundation Board Moved by: J. O'Donnell Seconded by: G. Campbell BOD-077-08 RESQLVED THAT the Board of Directors support the appointment of Mr. Andrew Robinson to the Board of the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation. CARRIED XIII ADJOURNMEtVT Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. on a motion by J. Rupke. original signed by: original signed by: Councillor Virginia Hackson Chair D. Gayle Wood, CMM III Chief Administrative Officer s h> ~z Announcements (a) Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation The CAO announced that the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation has been selected by the Association of Fundraising Professionals to receive the 2008 Outstanding Small Organization Award for Excellence in Fundraising. Deputations: Biq Cedar Point Sewer and Water Committee The Board received a presentation from Mrs. Anne Bodley, Chair, Big Cedar Point Sewer and Water Committee. The purpose of the presentation was to advise of the need for municipal septic and water systems at Big Cedar Point. It was indicated that the faulty septic systems are negatively impacting on Lake Simcoe and threatening the drinking water of the residents. The Board was advised that this project was approved for funding sometime ago, however the promised funding was diverted to other projects in Simcoe County. Approximately $5M is required for this project and to date a Federal funding grant of $1.5M has been received. Presentations: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority -Watershed Excellence Showcase LSRCA staff presented the LSRCA's Watershed Showcase to the Board which highlights the programs, services and expertise of the Conservation Authority. It is expected that this project will be officially launched in late October 2008. Staff Reports: Application of Provincial Plans and Policies Implementation via Ontario Reg 179/06 The Board dealt with Staff Report No. 42-08-BOD regarding the above and approved the circulation of this Staff Report to regional and local municipalities, Conservation Ontario, neighbouring conservation authorities and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. ,. ~ - ~y_. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, ~~` ~~~ ~ 120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3W3 .,. .,~,„ :~ :: ~ ~.,~.-,±+- info~~~rca.on.ca Web site: vvww.lsrca or e~ :- - ' :, .._ r=z Following are the highlights from the August 22"d, 2008 meeting of the LSRCA's Board of Directors. ~~~~ Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act The Board received the Authority's comments in response to the EBR posting of the proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act and approved the circulation of the comments to regional and local municipalities for support and endorsement. ~~ - Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, "' ~_ `' 120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3W3 " ° ~ r _~:=:iL- infn~~srca.on.ca Web site: www.lsrca or, r,~ - -~~~ ` ,~ „~~. r " ., Lake Simcoe Carp Die Off and Overview of LSRCA Response The Board dealt with Staff Report No. 44-08-BOD. As per the recommendation staff will prepare a summary of expenses associated with the clean up process for the September meeting of the Board. Further, the Board requested that the visual presentation be deferred to September. 5 Ontario August 25, 2008 To Mayors and Councils, 305 Milner Ave, Su' ~' Scarboro Phone: • Fax: 416-2 Web: cu .on.ca u~~i~ $t~eont~ .net We are writing to ask that you and your Council endorse a day of recognition for the many people who work providing care to children in your community. Last year a record number of municipalities proclaimed and celebrated this day of appreciation, and it was a great a success. The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC), the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPS) and our other labour partners representing child care workers across Ontario are asking that Wednesday October 22"~ 2008 be proclaimed as Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day in accordance with the attached resolution. Many groups are recognized by way of Municipal Resolution. Such a day allows the community to recognize the work of various groups and to acknowledge the contributions they make in the lives of community members. Many children, families and communities benefit from the work of child care workers. Child care also contributes to the economic life of communities. Research shows the many economic benefits accrued from affordable, accessible high quality child care. 'T'his benefit comes from the number of people employed in the child care industry and because the availability of child care allows parents to work and to contribute to the economic life of society. Even if your Council does not issue official proclamations, there are many ways for your municipality to participate in and celebrate this special day. In this case, we ask your Council sponsor public announcements, display our posters and distribute pins. Many municipalities also organize events and contests for the day or have Councillors or the Mayor participate in events hosted by child care centres within the municipality. A list of ideas and examples is attached. We hope that your proclamation of this day of appreciation, or your active support, will encourage and promote a day of community recognition for child care workers. Please fax the attached order to request posters and pins to help you raise awareness and celebrate. Please advise us of your participation in this day of recognition so that we can acknowledge your community's role in celebrating child care workers across Ontario on October 22"d. Please direct any correspondence on proclamations and/or celebration activities to the attention of Kathy Johnson, by mail: CUPE, 305 Milner Ave., Suite 800, Scarborough, ON M1B 3V4, or by fax: 416-292-2839. Thank you for your consideration. Yours sincerely, sm ~.. Sid Ryan, President, CUPE Ontario cc: CMSMs/DSSABs ~~ Cheryl DeGras Co-President, OCBCC OPETU 491 gg u i i Eg @ t r 7 . ~41 ~ 1_ f ~ d. i. ~ta .~ ? t. 1 ~....f ~,.~ ~._. • ~t ~t i 1 ~ t ~..~ i.i.~ i..i ~ 2 ! ~ i.I. ~..? ~\~ t ~ ~ ~^~ i ~. ~ A ~« 4 J ~~ ~ ~4 ~~ .~ ~ ~ t~ 3. <~ ~ ~,.; p ~k x s~ July l5, 2008 Dear Municipal Official: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the~s~ectrum of disabilities that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These effects may include physical, mental, behavioural and learning disabilities with lifelong implication. (CMAJ 2005; 1'72 (5 supply: S 1-521). Evidence related to safe levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy indicate that NO LEVEL OF EXPOSURE IS SAFE for the fetus. It is vital to the prevention and treatment of FASD that we band together to relay this message in our local communities. September 9"' is Interrnational Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day. This day provides an excellent opportunity for our County to demonstrate its support in the prevention of FASD and to support the numerous individuals and fanulies who are living with these disabilities. Although conclusive data regarding the prevalence of FASD at a local level has not been determined conclusively, it is estimated that 1 % of the national population are affected (CMAJ 2005; 172 (S supply: S 1-521 }. This translates to approximately 300,000 Canadians of all soeio-economic and cultural status at a cost of approximately $14, 342.00 annually per individual with FASD (Stade, 2003). Projected over the lifespan (0-65), this cost increases to nearly $850,000.00 per individual for directly associated expenses (health care, social interventions} and does not include indirect expenses such as the justice system or corrections although studies have linked FASD to justice and/or corrections in an estimated 60% of individuals affected (Public Health Agency of Canada, Summary Report National Thematic Workshop, 2005}. FASD is a major health and social concern that has a substantial economic impact. Early recognition, diagnosis and effective management evidentially contribute to improved outcomes far the individual living with FASD. Ann Striessguth's 1996 study indicated that when there is a chronic poor°•fit between an individual with FASD and their environment (external expectations) the result is the development of a range of secondary disabilities.. Such secondary disabilities include; trouble with the law andlor school, inability to live independently, trouble with employment and mental health issues. Simcoe County's social service agencies are working together to make FASD prevention, awareness and intervention a priority in service planning and delivery. In Apri12008, a partnered financial agreement among five agencies resulted in the commencement of FASD in Simeoe County.• Building a Comprehensive Approach. This is a one year initiative aimed at increasing awareness and accommodating service approaches based on a consistent and effective framework. Increasing public awareness of FASD is possible by having municipalities take the opportunity to recognize International FASDay on September 9`h through an official proclamation and the dissemination of meaningful information at a community level. I have included some information with this letter for you to consider implementing. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration, I am available to provide further relevant information, please feel free to contact me in any method included in the closing of this letter. Yours Vc~y Truly, ' ~~ Tanya L. Millsap FASD Project Manager Catalpa Community Support Services 165 Ferris Lane, Barrie ON L4M 2Y1 VM: (705) 733 - 322? Ext, 51 S E: i37ril1saG~t~r c~.~tulpa.on.ca International FASDay: Se t~~ember 9~'~ Why September 9th? On the ninth minute of the ninth hour of the ninth day of the ninth month, international activists are asking the world to remember that during the nine months of pregnancy, a woman and her baby should remain alcohol free. We also want the world to remember those millions of individuals who will not reach their genetic potential because their mothers drank in pregnancy. ~lnpac-adslholne ~irectories~tinillsap\FASDAY Letter to Gover«n~or.~~Zht H(JW MUNICIPALITIES CAN GET INVf.?LVED - Build a repertoire of knowledge about FASD. Share the knowledge with Council and the community. For further information on FASD, please visit the fallowing online resources. http://www.nlotherisk.orglFAR/indexs~ Research & Articles http:/icw~~w.beststart.or~,lpmiects/index.html FASD Ontario Stakeholders Newsletter w~~~ti~.faslink.or~; FASD Information w~~w.hh4fasd.e,am Local information with links to FASD Support Networks, Join the growing number of international communities in proclaiming September 9th as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Awareness Day in your Municipality. The City of Barrie and Helping Hands for FASD proudly proclaim September Stn, 2008 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day in the City of Barrie. To review the proclamation, click on the link below. http: / / ~~ww.barrie.ca/ Content.cfm?C=7199&SC=IBUSCM=18sMI=16478vL 1 M=37 - Observe a moment of silence on September 9th at 9:09am. ~ P _ j ~ ~ I ~ 3 ~~~` ~ ~ ~~~~ ~ ~ 9q t ~ }' ~,..,° ~ ~ 7 3 ~ ~' t €~ i~+~'1,y~ `3'y- w- 7'c !' 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During this deputation Tt,P glue Mountains two broad areas of concern were identified by Mayor Hughes: Bradford-b1/est Gwillimbury • The need to provide an NVCA service delivery accounting (value for aearv~e"- service) for Oro-Medonte -- in particular the need for quantifying the cou~ngW°od service value for the Severn Watershed area. Essa ~nnisfi~ • The desire to shift more NVCA program areas to special benefiting where Meian~thon municipalities have a greater choice of program services that they will support, similar to the model used by the Lake Simcoe Region Mono Conservation Authority. Mulmur NewTecumseth I hope the above captures the main areas of concern identified. On the second oro-ME>donte point, as noted by the Executive, a change to the NVCA budget format and cry Highlands definition of program areas to special benefiting requires the NVCA Board of she~burne Directors direction. Thus, as noted at the Executive meeting, you will be invited to make a deputation to a future NVCA Board of Directors meeting with your Springwater request. Please understand that, for your request to be acted upon, you will wasaga gfza~_h need to obtain the votes of a majority of our 26 Board members. Watershed Regarding the first area of concern, staff have summarized the 2007 NVCA Counties service delivery specific to the Severn Sound Watershed portion of Oro-Medonte Simcoe ~ and for the entire Oro-Medonte area within the NVCA area of jurisdiction. (See attachment 1). Staff have primarily utilized the February 29/08 summary of Dufferm NVCA services report previously provided to the Municipality of Oro-Medonte. cr`>y They have modified this information to reflect the Severn area geographic service Member of ~~~ Conservin~,~~ our He~7/shy Waters '~ 1 NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY =~ Centre for Conservation Conservation John Hix Conservation Administration Centre = Tiffin Conservation Area 8195 8th Line - Utopia, On LOM 1 TO ONi'AaR10 Telephone: 705.424.1479 <~ Fax: 705.424.2115 ~ Web: www.nvca.on.ca ~ Email: admin@nvca.on.ca Oro-Medonte NVCA Service Value Page2of3 split. Most NVCA data are collected and recorded by total Municipality. Where staff have specific geographic data available such as permits, the data are based on such information. Where data are not collected by specific geographic location, the Severn portion of the Oro-Medonte total cost/ value of service was prorated based on the portion of Severn area within the NVCA area of jurisdiction in Oro-Medonte, 68%. Staff have also presented the NVCA 2007 levy summary by program to reflect the levy associated with the Severn Sound Watershed and the total NVCA Oro-Medonte levy. This is based on the assumption that the Severn Sound Watershed area within Oro- Medonte and within the NVCA area of jurisdiction represents 68% of the total NVCA levy charged to Oro-Medonte. Thus the Oro-Medonte NVCA 2007 Levy for the Severn Sound Watershed area is approximately $101,480 out of the total levy of $149,236. This levy represents approximately $9.85 per capita to your municipal residents. Table 1 presents a summary of NVCA 2007 conservation service value and costs for Oro-Medonte and the Severn Watershed portion. From the summary the estimated value of NVCA services based on the best information available is as follows; • For every Oro-Medonte dollars spent on NVCA levy ($149,235) there are approximately 3.8 dollars ($544,000) of direct NVCA service value and approximately 13.8 dollars additional value through NVCA partner support ($2,055,000). An example of such additional partner value is the Ontario Geological survey work on the Oro Moraine. • For every Severn watershed area NVCA levy dollar ($101,480) there is approximately 3.5 dollars ($352,800) of direct NVCA service value and approximately 12.7 dollars ($1,287,000) of indirect value through NVCA partnerships Throughout Ontario, Conservation Authorities generally provide between a 2:1 and 4:1 ratio of service for local Municipal dollar spent. As noted in the summary details the large dollar value added by the NVCA is a reflection of NVCA working together with local municipalities to access provincial and federal partnerships and grants, non-government partners support, service user fees, and Conservation Area user fees. I hope Council and Oro-Medonte municipal residents believe that the conservation services provided, as summarized above, represents very good value for the money invested to protect and restore our environment. Please contact me should you have any questions.. I also request an opportunity to appear before Council to provide further clarification of this report and receive additional Council and staff feedback regarding NVCA current and future service delivery. Oro-Medonte NVCA Service Value Page3of3 Please contact myself or Laurie Barron, Executive Assistant (ext 227} to arrange a deputation to present your concerns and recommendations to the NVCA Board of Directors. Sincerely, { Wayne R. Wilson, B.Sc. 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W +. ~ ~ ~ d ~ N O ~ ~ .= O . r ~ t0 ~ d ~ ~- N LL ~ ~ ,~ O in=af ~~ i-QUSwa sari N is v c i h0 ~ C ~ .~ .~ O ~T- ~ *= ~ ~ ~ ~ o ~ ~~ ~ > ~ c0 c .~ C ~ A +-+ ~O ,~ ~ c0 ~ v C ~ 'a o a c ~ v • a, ~ ~ U C ~ ~ ~ c ~ .- O ~! ~; ~ O N ~o v ~ ~ +~ ~ N N N ~ ~ ~ ~ m ~- o Q' w ~.~, ~ N v C ~ .4% O ~_ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ v_ ~ ~ O v-- ~ ~ ~ N. O Z r-, N m ATTACHMENT 1 ¢ ~ t ~~ £ !i .r t., SUMMARY OF 2007 NVCA VALUE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED FOR ORO-MEDONTE, WITH REFERENCE TO SERVICE PROVIDED WITHIN SEVERN WATERSHED AREA OF ORO-MEDONTT Planning Program Services Budget: Total NVCA program budget - $1,166,966. Oro-Medonte's share $21,251. Severn Watershed portion (SW) 68%--$14,450 Value of service provided: Oro•Medonte - $128,000 (based on 11 NVCA. planning effort). Severn Watershed portion -approximately $87,000 (68%) The Planning Division delivers two programs, one under the Conservation Authorities Act and the other under the Planning Act, for the entire municipality under the jurisdiction of the NVCA. Overall approximately - 74% of the planning and regulation effort within Oro-Medonte is for the Severn watershed area of the Municipality. NVCA planning and regulations effort in Oro-Medonte represents about 11 % of the overall NVCA effort with approximately 88 separate planning and regulation actions and an additional approximately 150 to 200 general Oro- Medonte resident inquiries. Conservation Authorities Act Under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act and the Generic Regulation, the Authority processes permit applications related to development, interference with wetlands and alterations to shorelines and watercourses. This program also responds to due diligence inquiries related to property transactions and is in regular contact with planning and building staff at the municipality. In 2007 43 permits were issued which represents 11 % of the total NVCA permits issued for the year. Of these 74% or 32 where issued in the Severn portion of Oro-Medonte. To assist Township building and planning staff, clearance letters are issued when a portion of a property is regulated but the area in which development activity is proposed is outside the regulated area. For 2007 this included: • Permits issued - 43 (74 % Severn area with 4 unknown locations) • Violations Notices issued - 3 • Legal and Real Estate Inquiries, with written response - 15 (73% in Severn area) • Clearance letters - 4 (100% in Severn area with 2 unknown) Summary of NVCA Services The Township of Oro-Medonte Page 2 of 12 """` ~ + • One hearing held by the NVCA Board of Directors to review a Bass Lake area permit application appeal.( Severn area) Representing one of two hearings held by the NVCA during 2007. • General inquiries, estimated at 80-110 (estimate 74% for Severn area). In 2007, the Authority's Environmental Officer met with Township staff to provide updated digital copies of the Conservation Authorities Act, Generic Regulation mapping. There are 20 ortho-photo based maps at a scale of 1:10 000 to cover the entire Township. Some 14 maps where produced to cover the Severn watershed portion of Oro-Medonte. The production of these maps, required approximately 401 staff hours utilizing information gained from many years of past NVCA studies and staff knowledge and expertise. Annually the maps are reviewed and updated. Staff involved included specialists in water resource engineering, biology, GIS and planning. These maps contain wetlands, flood and erosion lines and other relevant natural hazard information. Conservation Ontario provides significant planning and regulation value to the NVCA Municipalities, far example by coordinating: • watershed science development • the generic hazard regulation development and implementation guidelines, • environmental policy development • provincial conservation issues communication • special project implementation of CA- Prov./ Fed projects such as Source Water Protection, Ground water management, Federal Fisheries Act agreements The value of the Conservation Ontario work is estimated at $16 million (operations $1 m. plus $15 million for special projects such as Source Water Protection coordination) The Conservation Ontario value to NVCA as one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario is estimated at $450,000. The additional partner value to Ora-Medonte is estimated at $45,000 (10°!°). Planning Act Section 3(1) of the Planning Act provides the basis for Provincial Policy Statements (PPS). In 1995 the Ministry of Natural Resources delegated to Conservation Authorities responsibilities related to Natural Hazards including flood plain management, hazardous slopes, shorelines and unstable slopes and erosion. Also under the Planning Act, Conservation Authorities are defined as public bodies to be notified of policy documents and applications. The Authority also provides technical comment to member municipalities in the context of Natural Heritage Features under the Provincial Policy Statement, and the NVCA's Watershed Plan and policies. Summary of NVCA Services The Township of Oro-Medonte Page 3 of 12 `~. NVCA planning staff work closely with Township planning staff on a regular basis. In 2007 digital natural hazard land mapping, including wetland, unstable soils and flood plain mapping was provided to the Township to assist in the development of the Township's new Comprehensive Zoning By-law. Approximately 68% of the staff effort occurred in the Severn Watershed area of Oro-Medonte. Also in 2007 planning staff field checked over 20 properties with municipal staff, where property owners had expressed concern with the proposed Environmental Protection Zone mapping boundaries. (Approximately 14 in Severn Watershed) This undertaking required one week of planning staff time. Applications reviewed in 2007 under the Planning Act included: • Minor Variances - 6 • Consents and minor variances - 11 (100% in Severn area with 3 unknown locations) • Zoning By-law Amendments - 2 (100% in Severn with one unknown location • SubdivisionslCondominiums - 13 open files at various stages of review.( 10 or 77% in Severn area) • General inquiries estimated at 70-90 (estimated 80% in Severn area). Fisheries Act All plan review applications are screened through the NVCA -Dept of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) fisheries habitat protection agreement. To ensure compliance with the Federal Fisheries Act, including all Municipal works potentially affecting fisheries habitat. This occurs for the entire area of NVCA jurisdiction, including the Severn portion of Oro-Medonte. HVdrogeology-Source Water Protection Oro -Medonte share $0, total NVCA program value $924,000 (Ontario Geological Services (OGS) study approximate. $750,000 and Source Water Protection (SWP) $144,000) (100% Provincial grant including OGS study) Program value/budget for Oro-Medonte approximately $750,000 with approximately $400,000 in Severn Watershed primarily the OGS study, $375,000 The NVCA participated in the Oro Moraine Study in partnership with, the Ontario Geological Services, (OGS) to develop a better understanding on the geology and hydrostratigraphy of the Oro Moraine (approximately $750,000 study with approximately 50% in Severn watershed area). The NVCA collected information on all municipal drinking water systems, including threats assessment. This was a joint project with Severn Sound Assoc., NVCA and the Province, for Oro-Medonte and Springwater Municipal systems. Summary of NVCA Services The Township of Oro-Medonte Page 4 of 12 • The NVCA reviewed water quantity trends in municipal water systems in all of Oro-Medonte . • The NVCA reviewed water taking on a watershed basis in the Nottawasaga Area. • The NVCA completed base flow measurements for calibration of groundwater models. • The NVCA assisted with the development of the geology for Oro- Medonte for the entire arealincluding Severn Watershed (several staff days.) • The NVCA is in the process of developing a groundwater management strategy(the strategy will include Severn Watershed area as well.) • The NVCA is working on a Source Water Protection plan development and implementation working cooperatively with Severn Sound Environmental Association, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority as the lead and the Province • The above activities, excluding the OGS study, cost $144,000 for the entire NVCA area. The Oro-Medonte value is estimated at $14,000 with the Severn portion being $9,500 (10%). Flood and Erosion Hazard Management Budget: NVCA program budget - $177,000. Oro-Medonte's share $16,564 Severn Watershed portion, $11,300 (68%) Value of service provided: Oro-Medonte approximately $37,000 (10%). Severn Watershed portion approximately - $25,000 (68%) • The NVCA established and continues to maintain a meteorological station at the Fire Hall in Horseshoe Valley • The NVCA established and continues to maintain a snow survey station, at the Fire Hall in Horseshoe Valley • The NVCA undertakes flood contingency planning for Oro-Medonte • The NVCA provides flood warning services, direct public contacts and public notices • The Flood Forecasting and Warning Program normally issues 10-12 flood messages and conducts numerous media interviews on a regular basis during flood events. The NVCR also has 11 weather stations located across our watershed which provide NVCA/Municipalities with the temperature and precipitation conditions used in our Flood Forecasting Program. Data are available in real time by Oro-Medonte staff and the public. Summary of NVCA Services The Township of Oro-Medonte Page 5 of 12 Engineering and Technical support, including GIS and IT support Budget: NVCA program budget - $212,000. Oro-Medonte share $19,260. Severn Watershed portion $13,097. Value of Service provided: Oro-Medonte approximately $79,000. Severn Watershed portion approximately $56,000. Engineering includes: • Development of engineering review standards • Engineering review of applications under the Planning Act and Regulations • Flood study for Bass Lake finalized in 2007with a value of $10,000. • Generic Regulations completed in 2007 and updated in 2008, including the delineation of the following natural hazards; flooding, erosion, stable slope, meander belt, and wetlands. • Developed hydrologic model for larger watersheds to monitor flows, including the Severn Watershed. • Complete Hydraulic model for each watercourse including Severn Watersheds • Field surveyed all watercourse crossings and establish a data base including low flaw measurements for all subwatershed areas • The above technical studies, excluding the Bass Lake Flood mapping, had an approximate value of $50,000 to Oro-Medonte GIS and IT support includes: • Significant data provided to help develop new Oro-Medonte zoning bylaw (including subwatersheds, watercourses, unevaluated wetlands) • Generic Regulation hazard mapping including slope analysis, estimated flood modeling, meander belt, shoreline and detailed wetland mapping developed, maintained and provided to municipality staff • Digital Elevation Model completed for entire municipality including other elevation derivatives such as a 2m Contours and the creation of a TIN surface for 3D modeling. This elevation data proves valuable for several purposes, including modeling, base mapping, natural heritage analysis and general topographic representation of the land • Full ArcHydro Model development used to determine drainage areas and used to delineate subwatershed catchment area flow for use in water budgeting and modeling • HEC RAS Models and cross-section development for use in estimating flood hazards Summary of NVCA Services The Township of Oro-Medonte Page 6 of 12 t • Compiled information on areas serviced by Municipal water and digitized for Oro-Medonte within NVCA jurisdiction • Stormwater (Sewershed) mapping compiled and digitized for Oro-Medonte within NVCA Source Water Protection watershed boundary • Fish species by watercourse and Municipal drain classifications completed and maintained • Annual GIS Day held to promote collaboration across agencies (Conservation Authorities, Municipalities, Counties, School Boards, Health Departments, etc. ) The above work had a value of approximately $19,000 (i.e., 10% of total NVCA costs) Future Projects for Oro-Medonte: • Internet Mapping access site for municipal Staff (for internal purposes) • Internet Mapping access site for Oro-Medonte public (with limited access to certain layers) • Oro-Medonte Dam Inventory for entire area. • Natural Heritage Mapping Environmental Monitoring Budget: NVCA program budget - $189,000; Oro-Medonte's share - $15,346 Severn Watershed portion - $10,435 Value of service provided: Oro-Medonte approximately $220,000; Severn Watershed -approximately $130,000 Environmental monitoring services include: • Natural heritage mapping. This was finalized in 2007 Natural and included the mapping of all wetlands, forest cover, and natural hazard sites though the entire Municipality. The value to Oro-Medonte was approximately $50,000. • Natural heritage review/support far Planning Permit Applications as noted in Planning above. • Water qualitylstream health monitoring. The effort for 2008 takes place at 10 stations located in Severn Watershed. The 2009 monitoring effort will take place at the 7 stations located in Willow Creek. Each of these sub- watersheds is monitored on a 5 year rotational basis. Oro-Medonte's value is approximately $20,000 with approximately $12,000 for Severn Watershed Summary of NVCA Services The Township of Oro-Medonte Page 7 of 12 Watershed Report Cards - In 2007, detailed Report Cards produced for Willow and Severn Subwatersheds in Oro-Medonte. Report card monitoring data collected annually with 5 year updates for individual Watersheds. Based on several 5-10 years of data and work. It is difficult to place value on this although it is estimated at about $50,000 per subwatershed report card. This suggests a value of $100,000 far Oro-Medonte with $50,000 for Severn Watershed. In the particular case of the Severn Watershed, there was a, significant additional effort spent by NVCA staff to collect information in a short period to complete report card. Bass Lake Study. In 2008 staff will complete a cottage by cottage shoreline survey; they will complete water quality profiles of the lake; they will install 7 temperature loggers in the lake and creeks flowing into and out of Bass Lake; they will complete 7 benthic sites, and they will prepare a Bass Lake Environmental Report Card and Stewardship Guide. This work is in partnership with the Bass Lake Rate Payers, the Municipality and the SSEA. • Ground Water monitoring - In Oro-Medonte the Provincial groundwater monitoring network is subdivided along the Oro Moraine watershed boundary with the Severn Sound Environment Association. Within the NVCA aspect of wells in Oro-Medonte, there are no Provincial Ground Monitoring Network wells. Note: two adjacent wells located immediately west of Highway # 26 monitored in Springwater. In 2008 looking at additional monitoring wells in Oro-Medonte.( see Hydrogeology Source Water protection above) Complete Biological Inventories on newly-acquired NVCA/public wetland (approximately 15 acres) (planning land management) Ongoing -refinement of Generic Regulation wetland boundaries throughout Municipality (planning) Summary of NVCA Services The Township of Oro-Medonte Page 8 of 12 Stewardship Services Program Summary 2003 - 2007 including Healthy Waters/ Community Riversllakes and Forestry. Budget: NVCA program budget - $625,000. Oro-Medonte's re: $34,722 Severn Watershed portion - $23,600 Value of Service Provided: Oro-Medonte -approximately $10,000 plus another $166,000 through monitoring, enforcement and plan review that has already been captured under the Planning Program. Severn Watershed - approximately $7,000 with another $113,000 through monitoring, enforcement and plan review that has been included within the Planning Program. • The primary focus for natural resource management in Oro-Medonte is protection through the enforcement, planning and monitoring programs described previously and through education and outreach including Watershed report cards, Environmental Education programs and landowner extension. All these conservation services are provided for the Severn Watershed area. • One area of focus is the development of a stewardship plan for Bass Lake. In 2007 staff completed a Bass Lake tributaries report with a value of approximately $2000. In 2008 the focus is on developing a Bass Lake Stewardship plan/ strategy in partnership with the Bass Lake Rate payers, the Municipality and the SSEA. Several meetings have been held and one stewardship project is planned for the fall of 2008 along with the completion of the draft Stewardship plan. • The NVCA in partnership with MOE has received approximately $500,000 for well head and source water protection stewardship. The value far Oro- Medonte is estimated at $50,000 (10%) and for Severn Watershed at $34,000. The NVCA, SSEA and L.SRCA (lead) are coordinating the delivery of this program. Forestry Grant Incentive Projects • The primary focus in Oro-Medonte is the protection of current excellent forest cover. This is accomplished through plan review, enforcement, forest conservation plan developmentlextension, and monitoring. Forest protection value estimated for Oro-Medonte program is $166,000 (Severn area approximately - $113,000 (68%). The budgets and values for these programs have been covered above under planning ($100,000) and Monitoring ($66,000 Watershed health report cards and natural heritage mapping). Summary of NVCA Services The Township of Oro-Medonte Page 9 of 12 NVCA offers full professional forestry programs for reforestation, and forest planning including the Managed forest tax incentive plan preparation. There was one Managed Forest Plan completed in Oro- Medonte in 2007 in the Nottawasaga River Watershed. Community River Restoration and Fisheries Habitat Management Work for this program in Oro-Medonte is shown in the following table. Community River Restoration and Fisheries Habitat Management summary Date Sub-Pro ram Project T pe Project Cost 2006 Jan 1 to Mar. 31 Fisheries Habitat Mana ement Develop Fish Hab. Management Plan Oro Medonte Part $4,000.00 2007 Jan 2 to Apr 30 Fisheries Habitat Mana ement Develop Fish Hab. Management Plan (Oro Medonte Part $5,000.00 2007 Mar 29 Fisheries Habitat Mana ement Fish Habitat Plan meeting at Big Cedar Estates $500.00 2007 Apr 18 Community River Restoration Field Survey of Sturgeon River collecting di ital ima es $1,000.00 2007 Jul 27 Community River Restoration Attend/Present at Bass Lake Ratepayers Stewardshi Meetin $500.00 2008 Jan 26 Community River Restoration Attend/Present at Bass Lake Ratepayers Stewardshi Meetin 2005 Set 16 Community River Restoration Technical support to landowner in Desi nin Pond Cleanout $300.00 2007 Jul Community River Restoration Field Survey of Bass Lake Tributaries with Re art $2,000.00 Total 2007 $9,000.00 Fores tr and Health Waters summar Date Sub-Pro ram Project Tye Project Cost Grant Issued 2003 Health Waters -Grant Incentive Well Up rade $1,000.00 $500.00 2003 Health Waters -Grant Incentive Well U rade $3,735.37 $1,867.69 2004 Health Waters -Grant Incentive Eavestrou hin $1,790.10 $895.00 2004 Health Waters -Grant Incentive Well U rade $1,684.20 $500.00 2004 Forestr Tree Plantin 1,950 trees lanted $2,002.50 O 2004 Forestr Mana ed Forest Plan $450.00 O 2005 Forestr Tree Plantin 7,900 trees lanted $8,282.00 $5,700.00 2005 Health Waters-Grant Incentive Well Decommission $1,605.00 $1,000.00 TOTALS $20,549.17 $10,462.69 Summary of NVCA Services The Township of Oro-Medonte Page 10 of 12 Land Management Budget: NVCA program budget - $223,000. Oro-Medonte's share $18,157, Severn Watershed - $12,300. Value of Service Provided: The ecological/conservation value of the NVCA lands for Oro-Medonte is estima#ed at $1,234,000 per annum with the share for the -Severn Watershed at $839,120. For NVCA lands within Oro- Medonte, ecological value of service is estimated as $17,400 per annum. The land management program encompasses: • A Conservation Land Securement strategy for entire NVCA area including the Severn Watershed. This has received MNR approval. • One new Conservation Authority wetland was acquired in 2007. It is approximately 15 acres and is located in the Willow Creek/ 400 highway area of Ora-Medonte. • Approximately 11,810 acres (4.650 Ha.) of Conservation Authority lands are owned by the NVCA far the ecological/conservation value of the Oro- Medonte residents and the citizens of Ontario. Including world class, Minesing Wetlands and Niagara Escarpment lands. It is difficult to place a value of this land for Oro-Medonte residents. The following is a general value calculation for these lands, based on the "Lake Simcoe Basin's natural Capital: the value of the watershed`s ecosystem services report" (published June 2008 by Sara Wilson). This report placed an average ecosystem value at @$2,948 per hectare per year for similar lands in the Lake Simcoe Watershed. Thus based on 4650 ha of NVCA owned lands, the ecological/conservation value is $13,708,000 per year. If we assume that 9% of the NVCA value is Oro Medonte's value share, (based on levy apportionment) the annual ecologicallconservation value far Oro Medonte residents is $1,234,000 per year. The Severn Watershed area has a value of approximately $840,000. If only the NVCA owned lands in Oro- Medonte are considered (15 acres, 5.9 ha) the ecological value is $17,400 per year and the. Severn Watershed is approximately $11,800. Summary of NVCA Services ~ t The Township of Oro-Medonte Page 11 of 12 Summar of land management activit in Ora-Medonte , 2007 Date Pro'ect 2007 Initial site visit to proposed OrolMedonte lands far acquisition 15 acre wetland March 21 ac uired Willow -400 hi hwa area. 2007 Comprehensive site visit for inventory/boundary purposes A ri123 2007 Standard Property Inspection Ma 8123 2007 Standard Property Inspection June 5/19 2007 Standard Property Inspection Jul 3/17131 2007 Standard Property Inspection Au 7/21 2007 Natural Heritage Program site visit Au 31 2007 Standard Property Inspection Se t 4/18 2007 Standard Property Inspection Oct 16128 *Note: Standard Property Inspection 2 to 3 times per month May to October Tiffin Admin Centre ,Infrastructure and Tiffin Education program. Budget: total NVCA budget - $353,000. Oro-Medonte's share - $29,400. Severn Watershed portion -$20,000(68%) Value of service provided: Oro- Medonte approximately $39,000 (9% share of NVCA infrastructure budget/value plus 9% share of education program costs including user fees.) Severn Watershed -approximately $26,500 This program includes the operational /overhead support to maintain the Administration and Education facilities for the 31 full time and 7 contract and up to 10 seasonal NVCA staff. There are 23 different professional full time and 7 contract staff at NVCA providing technical support including; regulations officers, planners, biologists, hydrogeologist, forestry specialist, environmental technicians, GIS/ Data management analysts, lands managers and stewardship experts. In addition 8 staff provide; financial, human resources, communication and administrative support for the NVCA staff, 26 board members and our 18 watershed Municipalities. Summary of NVCA Services The Township of Oro-Medonte Page 12 of 12 Over 6,000 students per year attend Environmental Education programs at Tiffin. Every elementary student in both the private and public boards in Oro-Medonte have the chance to attend this program through the local School Board -NVCA partnerships. Note, approximately 80% of the Education program costs are covered by student user fees, approximately $60,000 per year. Respectfully submitted Wayne R. Wilson x4G-17- .~: ns _.. i~r, t48,, _ ._ 'Lf _~:. _~ t ~-~ r~ ~~~~~KZ~ _, ~f ~ __ __. APPLICATION FC}R GRANT(SUBSIDY instructions: in order to process the appiicatlon on fields Inetuding Appendix "A" financial informatlan must be compi¢ted Nato: GrantslSubs{dies are not automatically renew¢d annually PART A ORGA_~ NIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS INFORMATION Organization Name The Ce)iar Singers Address PO box 2521 City Oriilia Prov. Ontario Postal Coda L3V tA3 Cantaci Bill Davidson Tetephane 745 326-SSB4 _... E-mail daveson~sympatico.ca F¢x -- ------ P_ART f3 ORGANIZATION GENERAL INFORMA"riON Number of Out of Town Membership Fae Members 65 Residents ~60~ It Appilcatile $ 176 per Yoar Geographic Area Date Served Simcoe county. District Muskoka Form¢d '.987 Outline th¢ missian, purpose and obJ¢ctiv¢s of your arganizatian. The obteats tar wnic7r The Cellar Singers Is incorporated are i 1 (aj To promote Interest fn and tho study o`-. music generally and choral music In particu ar. { {b} To advance knowledge and appreGation of and to stimulate Interest In choral music and its traoleons b} the performance of concerts and othenvis¢. (c} To pravtde for education and instrvctlon in the practice of ehorai muse- (d) To advance the development of choral music in Canada and in particular in the County of Simcoe and the D'+strict of Muskoka. i~ ' (e) To collect manias by way of donations or otherwise to accept g~fits. legades, devices antl bequests and to hold, invest, expand ordeal vrith the same in the furtherance ofi the objects of Ste Corporation- . ..__. ._...- - Type of Organization (i.e. Registered Charity, Non-profit Organization, no status, eta) and registration number if appltcabie. Registered Charity # 888310646 RR 0041 Indicate the products !services 1 benefits provided to the Township of Oro-M¢donte by your organization: Lxai access to high quality perfo;manaes at classical choral music # of Individuals served'_Papu(atian of Simcoe county and O{strick of Muskoka PLEASE ATTACH DETAILED ANNUAL BUDGET INFORMATION INDICATING REVUNUES AND EXPENDITURES (APp¢ndix "A"} PRRT G DETAILS OF REQUEST -. _- I ~a t is a request far a financial contribution from Council Subsidy is a request far a reduction ar waivin of fees Subsidy Application is fora (please check) Grant~X_,_,_., Amount R¢quest¢d: ~~$ 225 Purpasa for which the grantlsubsidy, if approved, would be used. Give complete details (i.e, pro}actor event description, tim¢ frame, community benefts). The request is for the township, in the area served by Jie choir, to paniGRato in celebrating our 40 the Yoar of pertormance, by placing a congratulatory ad {t/2 page) kn our annual programmo for our 40`" anniversary year- Revenues racaiv¢d from programme edvert{sers are used to offset annual op¢raling expenses. ,-~. Do ynu currently r¢caive other grants or subsidies Pram the Township (facility subsidization, photocopying, s¢cretariat, etc}- NO Previous grantsJsubsidies from the Township? Year of Request: _-- Amount R¢questod: $ Year of Approval: Amount Approved: $i ___ PART -SIGNATURE OF A THORI ED FFICIAL Ragor Leus. Chan Board of Directors Dat¢: Aug. 15. 2008 Nam~eq~&~~Position ~~ 1 For office use on41y D¢nied: Approved: Amount $ _...._-------- Date: AUG-17-2008 10:06 TdWNSHIP dF dR0-MEDONTE ROGER LEUS P. 002%002 7615++3~7++77011 P. 62 ~~~~ AT'P`ENDI.~ "A>' ~INANC~AL ZNF'4~IATION aRGAN1ZAT1aN NAIbIE: 'X'he Ce)<tar fingers CURRIEN7 FISCAL. YEAR: Year: „~pb~-~~,sOg'_ NEXT YEAR PRQI~OSI±D: Year: REVENUE: R6VENU>E_: Source: ~2vo~--eZe6~' Amount: 5aurte: Amount: dt d 4N ~S d 9~ C~RAv1S ~ bdJq~idv~ ~t/,c/D IAA S~~/Cr arv~k ~~- 8ee /a .~"S~ ,~.. aQ~ TPTAL: ~~„~~~ EXPENDITURES: (tern: ArDr'' Jul ~ at~'S _ ~~. ,~~~ Amount: ~~Nb~4.Sl,/C~ /~ /~4 Q~~ 3ac~ EXPENDITURES: TOTAL /d ~~a ------ Item: Arryourit: ~7 ~ ~~ .~7_ ~~r ~r ~~ r.,~_ l~~ ~~ J y3 ~3~'' Cdu~~~" ~A~~~ 3 TCITAL; ~G v~q~ SUMMARY: S~irplus or deficit from previous year: Revenue Sub Total Minus Expenditures BALANCE ~~~ ~~''~~ -- 9'G ~~~ -- t ~~~ suMMAi~Y: Tc~TAL: ~ 4~4 Surplus ar def,~it frarn previous year. Reven~le Sub Total Minus Exp. Expenditures BAAANCf~: ~ ~$ ~ d 60~ ~'~ /o ~ ~~ ~ ~Qy YMC CCL<.AIC UiNQC Ra .y kf'u~f ~" • ~. "S' r(~7 C`~c~ar Sir/Madam: ~ `~~ `~ ,~ ,~ ,.., -~ ~ m RE: Ad for Cellar Singers Program Please find enclosed information on the Cellar Singers. We would like to include you in our program with an ad that will really increase your customers awareness of your product or service. ,. Cur program will reach over 2,500 people during our 6 concerts in the 2008-2009 season. C}ur concerts, starting in November this season, are held in Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and Orillia and attract an audience throughout the Simcoe, Huronia and Muskoka regions. FOR ABOUT X20.00 PER CONCERT, OR A TOTAL OF $125. FOR SIX CONCERTS, YOU CAN REACH YOUR TARGETED MARKET Please fill in the information sheet attached and mail, a-mail or give it to a choir member. If you would like to discuss a largerad or for more information please call ore-mail Bill Davidson at ?OS- 326-8&64 or daveson@sympaticaca Thank you, v ~.----- r ~ ~~.y~ ~G,,'° ` Bill Davidson Cellar Singers n ~, ~~ `~ r 7 ~ ~, '~'~ 1 ~"i) ~ , -L tr 't.. ~ ~ 1 t/~,, =f ''lam ~ ~,. - ~-"~ ~ ..~ ~ ' L ~ ,~ -, ~ ~ - ~~~~ Y. ~ T i . ~+ .-y> ~, ~. r ,r° , ter, w ~ .. ~ . ~ ~- ~.-~ ~ ~ „ ,~ - ~ - r ,~ ~ n... - _._ - ~~ ~ ., -~1~ f' f Fru e ~ ~ = i ,.. :e ~~ THE GELLAR SINGERS AGREEMENT TO ADVERTISE I, ~~~-u wish to place an advertisement on behalf of in the 2008-2009 Cellar Singers programme, as follows: Ad Size/Location Rate Finished Height Finished Width Outside Back Cover $600 7 /8" 4 /4" Inside Front Cover $500 7 /g" 4 /4" Inside Back Cover $500 7 /8" 4 /y" Program Surround $600 7 /g" 4 /4" Full Page $450 7 /$" 4 /4" t/z Page (horizontal) $225 3 /4" 4 /4" Business Card $125 2 " 3 /z" ivotes: rust tour ad sizes subject to availability. Prices are not subject to GST. Cheque enclosed: $ Name Address: or Please invoice me: $ Telephone: Signature ^ This is a repeat advertisement ^ Please use same ad as last year ^ Please make changes Email address: Date: ^ This is a new advertisement For new or changed advertisements, please provide photo-ready material/artwork in Adobe PDF or electronic format if possible. You may email this material to: noble8280(a~rogers.com or nynka(c~,rogers.com Please indicate "Program Ad" in the subject life of email communications. 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C O '- t6 U n ~ ai o m U .N ~ U~~ N ~ m ~.-+ c ~ a a~ .~ ro m p J O~ ~, 'a ~ u~~~ oo Ec° a~oro a~`>•=a~~ O °>'on>Q a~~~ Q .~ o ~ o- ~ a~ m•~ IL-moc°~.n HcLi~ H~.cm>.~ /'~ wUvci~°' ~°,o. F-UdUr (n(nm~LL ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY Seasons Tickets only $85 for adults, $35 for students J. Rutter, Mass of the Children A. Dvorak, Te Deum H. Willan, Come Thou Beloved of Christ National Anthems 7:30 p.m. Saturday November 8, 2008 Adults $25 _Qty St. Paul's United Church, Orillia Students $12 _Qty G. F. Handel, Messiah 7:30 p.m. Friday December 12, 2008 St. Joseph's Catholic Church Bracebridge 2:30 p.m. Sunday December 14, 2008 Orillia Opera House F. J. Haydn, Missa Sancti Nicolai L Bernstein, Chichester Psalms & seasonal selections 7:30 p.m. Friday April 3, 2009 Trinity United Church, Gravenhurst 7:30 p.m. Saturday April 4, 2009 St. Paul's United Church, Orillia Adults $30 ,Qty Students $15~Qty Adults $30 _Oty Students $15_Qty Adults $25 _Qty Students $12Qty Adults $25 Qty Students $12 _Qty Celebrating 40! Anniversary Gala 7:30 p.m. Saturday May 9, 2009 St. Paul's United Church, Orillia MAIL TO: The Cellar Singers, P. O. Box 2521,Orillia, Ont., L3V 7A3 Name: Address: City: Prov.: Postal Code: Phone: () Email: I would like to make a donation of $ to The Cellar Singers. i __~Check if you wish your donation to remain anonymous. Payment By: i -1 Visa I _7 Mastercard [_ Cheque Total Payment, Including Donation $ Card Number: Adults $25 __Oty students $12_Qty Expiration: Signature: "r \4 C - ,; ` August 26, 2008 'I`e1: 505.55.1281 1's°°'~~~'°'~~" Memo to: Lake Simcoe Watershed Municipal/Regional Clerks ~''~~ 505~t353~58~31 ~ Git of Barrie, Town of 6radford West Gwillimbu Town of Aurora y ry r141~I: Irtfo~I~rca.on.ea 1 , ~reb: www.Isma.an.ea Township of Brock, Town of East Gwill-mbury, Town of Georgina, Town of Innisfil, City of Kawartha Lakes, Township of King, Town of 12U aay~'e~ ~~y Newmarket, Town of New Tecumseth, City of Orillia, Township of ~R z~12 Ora-Medante, Township of Ramara, Township of Scugog, Township Newmarket, ~ntaxio t1~v 4x1 of Uxbridge, Town of Whitchurch Stouffville, Regional Municipality of Durham, Regional Municipality of York From: D. Gayle Wood, CMM III Chief Administrative Officer Re: Gomments of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority in Response to the Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act -EBR 010-3753 On Friday, August 22nd, 2008, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's Board of Directors dealt with the Authority's comments to the Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act as posted on the EBR, and passed the following resolution: BOD-08-087 RESOLVED THAT the comments on behalf of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authroity in response to EBR Registry Number 0'10-3753, Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act be forwarded to all watershed municipalities far their support and endorsement. Attached is a copy of the Authority's comments. A Yours truly, ----,r_._ -_-- _.....~ . f Watershed D. Gayle Woad, CMM fill Chief Administrative Oft'icer ~%ar Life ~~ ~a EBR REGISTRY NUMBER 010-3753 Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act Comments On Behalf of The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority August 15, 2008 '~~ ~~ ~~~, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority EBR Registry Number 010-3753 ` Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act Comments from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority August 15, 2008 Page 2 of 8 Table of Contents: Page (1) LSRCA Involvement in the Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Plan 3 (2) Discussion Items: Section 1 -Purpose 3 Section 3 -Lake Simcoe Protection Plan 4 Sections 4 and 5 -Objectives and Contents of the Plan 5 Sections 11 and 12 -Monitoring Programs and Progress Reports 5 Section 17 -Plan Review 6 Section 18 -Lake Simcoe Science Committee 6 Section 19 -Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee 6 Section 24 -Regulations Under Section 28 of The Conservation Authorities Act 6 Section 26 -Regulations -Shoreline Protection 7 Section 27 -Regulations -General 7 (3) Concluding Remarks 8 r~~ Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority ~~-. EBR Registry Number 010-3753 Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act Comments from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority August 15, 2008 Page 3 of 8 August 15, 2008 Submitted via: Email, Facsimile (416-326-0461) and Courier Mr. Stephen Maude, Senior Policy Advisor Ministry of the Environment Integrated Environmental Planning Division Land and Water Policy Branch 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 6`h Floor Toronto, ON M4P 1 P5 ~~ y Dear Mr. Maude: Subject: EBR Registry No. 010-3753 Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act (Bill 99) On behalf of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), we express our thanks to the province for the opportunity to provide comments on the Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act. (1) LSRCA INVOLVEMENT IN PROPOSED LAKE 51MCOE PROTECTION PLAN PROCESS The LSRCA applauds the Province of Ontario for its leadership in developing a proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act. The LSRCA has been actively engaged in this process including: • attending the Public Consultation Opportunities, • submitting comments on the Discussion Paper, • co-chairing the provincial Stakeholder Advisory Committee, • providing provincial staff with all scientific reports, documents and programs regarding LSRCA watershed based protection and restoration programs, and • hosting meetings at the request of provincial staff regarding the Authority's 55 year history of watershed based management within the Lake Simcoe basin. The following will outline our response to the proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act as approved by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's Board of Directors. (2) SECTION 1 -PURPOSE The purpose of the proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act is "to protect and restore the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe watershed". The LSRCA supports the protection and restoration of the watershed. However, the Authority is ^~~ ~ Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority ~, ~~ EBR Registry Number 010-3753 "` C Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act Comments from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority August 15, 2008 Page 4 of 8 concerned that this legislation compliments The Conservation Authorities Act, which was created in 1946 and provides the legislative framework for the LSRCA, as opposed to overlaps its mandate which could lead to inefficiency. Section 20 of The Conservation Authorities Act provides for the Object of the Authority, which is: "to establish and undertake, in the area over which it has jurisdiction, a program designed to further conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources other than gas, oil and minerals." Section 21 of the Act permits the Authority to complete many activities to accomplish its objects, including "to study and investigate the watershed and to determine a program whereby the natural resources of the watershed may be conserved, restored, developed and managed." Based on the Conservation Authorities Act, the LSRCA developed its first Watershed Plan in 1983 at the request of the province through the Ministry of Natural Resources. Subsequently a series of Strategic Plans were completed which outline our mission to "provide leadership in the restoration and protection of the environmental health and quality of Lake Simcoe and its watershed with our community, municipal and other government partners". As both the proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Plan and the Conservation Authorities Act are watershed based provincial legislation with similar purposes and objects, the LSRCA requires clarification on future roles and responsibilities for both the province and the Conservation Authority. Our key concern is duplication of process leading to loss of efficient delivery on behalf of the taxpayers of Ontario. Currently, the LSRCA has developed a comprehensive watershed based program which consists of the following components: • watershed and sub watershed planning throughout the basin • source water protection on behalf of the province • lead role in flood advisory services and flood plain management • planning services to municipalities under The Planning Act • watershed research in terrestrial, aquatic and lake based sciences • land securement and protection • restoration and stewardship projects • environmental monitoring and reporting • curriculum based environmental education. (3) SECTION 3 -LAKE SIMCOE PROTECTION PLAN Section 3 of the proposed Act indicates that the Lieutenant Governor in Council shall establish the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. The LSRCA, as part of its lead role in the 17 year Lake Simcoe Environmental Management Strategy partnership (LSEMS) has developed a Comprehensive Basin Wide Plan. ~~`i Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority ~; Xf EBR Registry Number 010-3753 Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act Comments from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority August 15, 2008 Page5of8 ~~ This Plan has been provided to the province. Watershed municipalities have provided for much of the funding for the Authority's Basin Wide Plan and believe that Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act provides the mandate to the CA to complete and refine all sub watershed planning. Again clarification is requested regarding future roles and responsibilities for watershed planning and the LSRCA looks forward to discussing this with the province during the development of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. (4) SECTIONS 4 and 5 -OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PLAN The LSRCA supports the objectives, contents and policies of the Plan. This support was provided as part of our Discussion Paper comments submitted on May 1, 2008. Much of the mandatory work for the Plan has been completed by the LSRCA. The Plan should acknowledge the specific work completed by the Conservation Authority as the LSRCA hopes to be recognized as a key partner with the province in this process. In relation to Section 5 of the proposed Act, the LSRCA would like to provide the following comments: • We strongly support the co-ordination of programs being addressed in the Plan and want to ensure that current programs delivered by the Authority continue without duplication. • The LSRCA has completed an Ecological Land Classification (natural heritage) study and mapping; this information could easily be updated for the Plan. • Municipalities should have the option to develop ofgcial plans and zoning bylaws that are more restrictive if they so wish. • The LSRCA has a long history of providing stewardship programs, best management practices, outreach and education, research and monitoring and performance monitoring with a proven track record. Ensuring the continuance of these programs will assist in delivering on the purpose and intent of the proposed legislation. (5) SECTIONS 11 AND 12 -MONITORING PROGRAMS AND PROGRESS REPORTS The LSRCA supports monitoring programs and progress reporting as outlined in the proposed legislation. It has been our pleasure to partner with all levels of government and the community to monitor and report progress. The Authority currently monitors water quality, quantity, toxics, natural heritage, benthic invertebrates, hardened surfaces and storm water. Our first Watershed Report Card was produced in 2008 and distributed throughout the watershed. The Authority supports annual reporting to the public. The Authority also provides for performance reporting on reporting addresses environmental improvements such sediment reduction and increased green cover. ~. ~~K` Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority `;j ~; all restoration projects completed. This as decreased phosphorus loading, EBR Registry Number 010-3753 Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act Comments from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority August 15, 2008 Page6of8 ~9 C ' -1 The Authority will continue its monitoring and progress reporting programs, in compliance with Conservation Ontario guidelines, and would support the province in ensuring that all governmental monitoring and reporting complements one another. (6) SECTION 17 -PLAN REVIEW The LSRCA promotes and supports plan review every three to five years given the dynamic environment in which we live. A more frequent review of the Plan will allow for a better response and management of the resource and emerging threats and issues such as invasive species and climate change. We understand the province's desire to complete the first Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, however, in the spirit of the partnership developed over the past 17 years of LSEMS, and the Authority's expertise in basin wide planning, consideration should be given to the Authority's role in amending the Plan. (7) SECTION 18 -LAKE SIMCOE SCIENCE COMMITTEE As part of the Authority's response to the Discussion Paper, we advised of our support for the LSEMS Steering Committee Report Towards A New Governance Model For Lake Simcoe. The LSRCA supports the creation of a Lake Simcoe Science Committee. As the watershed based agency which employs a high level of qualified scientists, who are practitioners in ecological health research, restoration, protection and monitoring, we would appreciate a seat on this committee. Scientific staff of the LSRCA participated in the Lake Simcoe Environmental Management Strategy for 17 years; a partnership which resulted in the reduction of 18 metric tons of phosphorus to the lake and significantly increased dissolved oxygen for the cold water fishery. (8) SECTION 19 -LAKE SIMCOE COORDINATING COMMITTEE The LSRCA supports the creation of a Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee and appreciates our specific reference in Section 19 (4) 2. as a member of the proposed committee. (9) SECTION 24 -REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 28 OF THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT Currently, the LSRCA has Section 28 regulations (Development, Interference and Alterations Regulations) within all areas of its jurisdiction. Section 24 of the proposed legislation provides the Authority with the opportunity to apply its Section 28 regulations outside its jurisdiction, specifically, in parts of the City of Orillia and parts of the City of Kawartha Lakes that are not within the current CA jurisdiction. `,' ;`; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority ~: ;:; ', EBR Registry Number 010-3753 Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act Comments from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority August 15, 2008 Page 7 of 8 ~.k~ ~ ~? It has been the practice of the Conservation Authority to ensure municipal support when applying for the extension of its regulation. In addition, this extension would require additional planning, regulations and enforcement staff and the funding to support any new programming. (10) SECTION 26 -REGULATIONS -SHORELINE PROTECTION The LSRCA supports shoreline protection and restoration through regulation and enforcement complemented by a strong educational and incentive program. Section 26 (2) (b) and (c) may also include areas that are currently regulated under Section 28 of The Conservation Authorities Act. Application of any new regulation would need to take care not to duplicate existing regulations and enforcement programs. (11) Section 27 -REGULATIONS -GENERAL Section 27 (1) (a) allows the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make regulations that designate for the purposes of this Act, the participating municipalities for the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. Since its inception in 1951, the LSRCA, at the request of our municipalities and the approval of the province has had seven (7) jurisdictional expansions. The LSRCA has existing Orders-in-Council for its present jurisdiction, which is similar to the jurisdiction under the proposed legislation except for portions of the City of Orillia and the City of Kawartha Lakes. Throughout our jurisdictional expansions, the Authority has valued municipalities passing resolutions of support to become members of the Authority. Further clarity on this section of the Act is required, specifically: As all Authority programs relate to the protection and restoration of the Lake Simcoe watershed, new municipalities would be required to pay a levy to the Authority as established under Section 27 of the CAA. This may not be clear in the proposed legislation. • Should this section suggest that the municipalities of Orillia and Kawartha Lakes join the Authority only for the purposes of floodplain regulation, this would result in three separate Boards of Directors being created for the LSRCA. Specifically, these three Boards would be required for: • approvals of programs under the Conservation Authorities Act • approvals of programs under the Clean Water Act, and • approvals of flood plain applications and hearings under the Lake Simcoe Protection Act. .~i Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority ' i ~; ~. EBR Registry Number 010-3753 ~ ~. ~^; Proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act (_ `-fit Comments from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority August 15, 2008 Page 8 of 8 (12j CONCLUDING REMARKS The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority appreciates the opportunity to comment on the development of the proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Act. As this Act enables the development of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, the Conservation Authority will be particularly interested in the details of the Plan and how the Authority can assist the province with its implementation. To ensure the success of the proposed Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, it is requested that the province fully explore and respect the challenges municipalities may face with eventual implementation of the Act with the existence of existing legislation and policies such as The Places To Grow Act and Plan, The Greenbelt Act and Plan and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Given the importance of this legislation, the LSRCA would urge the province to ensure that all municipalities within the Lake Simcoe watershed are requested for comments on the legislation and Protection Plan. The Conservation Authority also urges the province to complement existing programs and to partner with the conservation authority to receive maximum efficiency of program delivery. Again, the Conservation Authority applauds the province for its leadership in the protection and restoration of Lake Simcoe and its watershed. Yours truly, r ... 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The watershed encompasses over 1000 square kilometers and is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination and slated as a future growth area. Since December 2007, the partnership has engaged over 200 organizations in brainstorming ways to secure the economic, environmental and community vitality of the region. A Sustainability Advisory Team has been formed to develop the watershed's Sustainability Plan under the guidance of a Steering Committee, chaired by Keith Sherman, coordinator of the Severn Sound Environmental Association. The Plan, which builds on the previous work of the Remedial Action Plan and NSCFDC's "Picture This", will be completed in December 2008. To make sure that the group is on the right track, a Citizens' Panel has been formed to test the ideas and to gain a first hand independent understanding of community priorities. In July, 402 people were recruited into the Severn Sound Citizens' Panel, the first of its kind in Canada. The 402 volunteers represent 9 municipalities (Midland, Penetanguishene, Orillia, Georgian Bay, Oro-Medonte, Severn, Springwater, Tiny, and Tay). In July, each participated in a 20-minute questionnaire designed by Lura Consulting, the Severn Sound Environmental Associations' Sustainability Plan consultants. The Citizens' Panel responses indicate that: 97% of respondents said they were either very interested or somewhat interested in the watershed future. ,= • The most valued aspects of the watershed are: good water quality, cleanliness of the area, wildlife, natural habitats, natural beauty, recreation opportunities. • Some challenges to the community's well-being include: Protecting water quality, development, pollution prevention, access to family doctors, protection of habitats. • Some challenges to economic prosperity include: Improper development, pollution, lack of employment opportunities, fuel costs. • Some of the environmental health concerns include: pollution, impact of development, impact of recreational water use, illegal dumping, waste issues and lack of public awareness on environmental issues • Some activities to reduce environmental impacts include: o maintaining water quality o sewage management o protecting air quality The actions or activities that panel members identified as the most urgent activities to: • Reduce their impact on the environment: maintaining the watersheds quality and quality of fresh water, minimizing the impact of sewage treatment on waterways, protecting air quality Improve a heolthy society: changing health care institutions, provide adequate affordable housing and education, provide safe and sustainable workplaces Foster a sustainable economy: providing enough local jobs These results significantly support the direction being followed by the Association and participating organizations. SSEA will consult with the panel again in October when more specific actions are identified. For further information about the Severn Sound Watershed Sustainability Plan, its' Sustainability Action Team, and the Citizens' Panel, or to complete an on-line survey, please contact: Michele Locke, Communications Officer Severn Sound Environmental Association 67 Fourth Street Midland, ON L4R 3S9 Phone: 705.527.5 166 Fax: 705.527.5 167 Email ~~~ Website: www.severnsound.ca 2 AUGUST 2008 ~ ~ ~ ~" --A ,~ _, Severn Sound Watershed ~~~`~ say ~~~~~~~~-- ~ Sustainabilit PI n ~ j_ `~ Y ~ ~ .~ . n CITIZENS' PANEL UPDATE (,f'''rtl~~~y~~ Hello Citizens' Panel Members, Thank you very much participating in the citizens' panel and provid- ing your input to the Severn Sound Watershed Sustainability Plan. Your opinions and ideas are a very valuable part of the sustainability plan and the future of the Severn Sound watershed community. The answers and comments from the interviews have been com- piled and are being included in the Sustainability plan's goals. Sustainability Plan Progress: A vision and set of goals have been identified thanks to your input and the hard work of the Steering Committee and the SustainabilityAdvisoryTeam. The vision:"By 2050, the Severn Sound Watershed will contain a network o f communities that have achieved a sustainable quality o f li fe for all citizens by devel- oping acommon culture o f environmental, economic, and social balance.'; and the following goals will act as a guideline for the Plan's development. DRAFT GOALS: Environmental Community Economic Integrity & Well-Being Prosperity Protection Protect and anhance Promote wellness of Provide balanced eco- r:~tural heritage and mind, body, and soul nom€c base and sust~ain- btodiversity Protect and enhance net- aEaPe wages Reduce consumption work of active living ac- Strengthen connection of natural resources tivities for all ages and between production Enable community to abilities and consumption live in balance with ?~rc~mote ervircnn~ent~al Supply sufficient hous- nature education ing for all residents' Ensure the sustainabii- Recognize and protect needs iry plan rerrraiszs cur- cultural identity and local rent arts and heritage Retain and build diverse social networks The project team is currently working to document and un- derstand the current conditions in the Severn Sound water- shed with regards to each of these goals. By reviewing the current conditions, we will have a baseline from which to compare future efforts and will be able to collaboratively identify what actions need to be done to sustain our water- Shed. Survey Results Summary: 97% of respondents said they were ei- ther very interested or somewhat inter- ested in the watershed future • The most valued aspects of the water- shed are: good water quality, cleanliness of the area, wildlife, natural habitats, natural beauty, recreation opportunities • Some challenges to the community's well-being include: Protecting water quality, development, pollution preven- tion, access to family doctors, protec- tion of habitats • Some challenges to economic prosperity include: Improper development, pollu- tion, lack of employment opportunities, fuel costs • Some of the environmental health con- cerns include: impacts of boating, pollu- tions, impacts of development, dumping and garbage and lack of public aware- ness Some activities to reduce environmental impacts include: -maintaining water quality -sewage management -protecting air quality The actions or activities that panel members identified as the most urgent activities to o) Reduce their impact on the environment: maintaining the watersheds quality and quality of fresh water, minimizing the im- pact of sewage treatment on waterways, protecting air quality b) improve o healthy society: changing health care institutions, provide adequate affordable housing and education, provide safe and sustainable workplaces c) Foster o sustainable economy: providing enough local jobs ~ ` ``~ The next steps for the Plan involve identifying actions and initiatives that can achieve the goals that have been iden- tified. The Steering Committee and the Sustainability Ad- visory Team will start working on these throughout the summer and into the fall. We still need your help to identify actions too! We will be contacting you again, as promised, fora fol- low-up survey to confirm actions identified by the Steer- ing Committee and Sustainability Advisory Team and to add anything we may have missed. We are also inviting you to attend a Community Meeting on October 16th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the North Simcoe Sports and Rec. Centre (Community Hall A). This will be a great op- portunity for you to hear how the plan is progressing and see how your ideas are being incorporated. sustainable future! We are thrilled that you are participating in the I st citi- zens' panel in Canada and we thank you for your contri- butions and commitment. We are very excited for the future, and to see this plan be carried out in the Severn Sound communities. We look forward to working with you again in the fall. i Sherman the Severn Sound Sustainability Plan Team Upcoming Events: Severn Sound Sustainability Plan Community Meeting--October 16th, 2008, 6:30-9:00 p.m. North Simcoe Sports and Rec. Centre (Community Hafl A) 52 7 Len Set f Boulevard, Midland An community discussion to identify the actions and initiatives portion of the Sustainability plan. Links: Check out these websites for more infor- mation on the Severn Saund Sustainability Plan: www.severnsound.ca The Severn Sound Environmental Association website has information about our waterways and about the Sustainability Plan www.facebook.com Our Facebook Group -the "Severn Sound Sustainability Plan" is a great The Severn Sound Watershed Sustainability Plan is a collaborative effort of the SSEA and its' 9 member municipali- ties: the Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene, the Townships of Tay, Tiny, Oro-Medonte, Severn ,Georgian Bay and Springwater and the City of Orillia. The plan is funded by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Ideas on how to be more sustainable in your everyday life... ~ Be Energy Efficient -Turn off your air conditioner, use low-energy light bulbs, turn off the lighu. AReduee Your Waste -Reduce what you buy to what you really need, recycle, re-use, compost. ASFtop Srrtart -Shop locally, buy fair-trade products, plant a garden, use a reusable bag when shopping. ATiravetYVisely -Walk or ride a bike when possible, don't let your car idle, take the train or bus. Support Your Community -Volunteer, be an example to others, spread the word about Sustainability. Contact: Severn Sound Environmental Association Phone: 705.527.5166 Fax: 705.527.5167 E-mail: sseacommunications@town.midland.on.ca ~r ~+; , .~ . ~ ~~ ; www.severnsound.ca t: 9 i 6.410.3888 f; 4I 6.530.3453 ~ ~rvww.luraca 515 ~'onsumers Road -Suite 2~J I T~rontc, Ontaru M2j 4Z2, Canada This report has been produced with the assistance of the nine municipalities in the Severn Sound area, the Severn Sound Environmental Association and the Green Municipal Fund, a fund financed by the Goz ernment of Canada and administered bv_ the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Notwithstanding this support, the vicars expressed are those of tine originating consultants and do not necessarily mean that the contents of the Report reflect the views and policies of the participating municipalities, the Severn Sound Environmental Association, the Government of Canada or the Federation of Canadian LVlunicipalities. This citizens' panel summarti report was prepared by Lura Consulting. If you have any questions or comments regarding the report, please contact either: Keith Sherman Coordinator Severn Sound Environmental Association Phone: 705-5~7-516< ksherman(cr~town.midland.an.ca Jean-Louis Gaudet Consultant OR Lura Consulting Phone: 416-414-3888 x5 jgaudet~lura.ca Table of Contents Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................... i 1 Introduction and Citizens' Panel Purpose ...........................................................................1 2 Survey Results .......................................................................................................................1 2.1 Survey Metrics ......................................................................................................................1 2.2 Survey Screening .......................................................................................... ................3 2.3 Attitudinal f Behavioural Questions .....................................................................................3 2.4 Perspectives on the Watershed Health ................................................................................4 2.5 Communication with the Panel and Participation in Meetings and Forums .....................8 ~~ y Executive Summary Introduction The Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSP:A) and its nine partner municipalities are undertaking the preparation of a Sustainability Plan for the Severn Sound tk'atershed. The plan's de~-elopment includes the establishment of a citizens' panel to provide input and guidance from the watershed communities. Thy S~~~c, n Sound Watershed Citizens' Panel is the first citizens' panel formed in Canada. Its 402 participants were recruited through a telephone survey of residents living within the boundaries of the Seticrn Sound ~?atershed. In addition to recruiting members for the panel, the survey also sought feedback on opinions an the desired future state of the watershed and potential constraints and on the perspectives and behaviours of residents. The survey took place in June/July 2008. Summary of Results * Note; All respondents in this survey are those who agreed to participate in the Citizen Panel. Aza~areness 26% of respondents did not know if they lived within the watershed, while 74"'o did. ?i~i!~r~Z-s ,rnd Behaviour • Respondents are generally interested in the future of the Severn Sound Watershed, with 68°,/0 reporting that they were very interested and 29`% somewhat interested. • Nearly tivo-thirds ({~1°,!0) of respondents are not very involved in their community, while 28% are very involved. • The activities most commonly practiced were reported to be recycling, energy conservation and water conservation. 93°io of respondents said that they always recycle (5°io sometimes), while 85°io said they always practice energy conservation (1~°,/~ sometimes) and 74°'o said that they always practice water conservation (22% sometimes). • The least commonly practiced activities reported were using transit or a bike (53% said they never do) and composting (~0% said never). 1k atetshed .Health Values and Challenges • The most commonly valued aspects of the watershed include; a Good water quality (36%); o Cleanliness of the area (20%); Q Animal and plant life (15%); o Beauty of the area (12%); o Scenery (11 %); o C7pportiuiities for recr~atiun {9';;,~; o Natural environment (9°l0); and o Fishing (f~°, o). • The most commonl~~ reported potential challenges to the watershed's economic prosperity included: o Over or improper development (13°~0); o pollution (12~ 0); o Lack of employment opportunities (11%) o Fuel costs (9~'u) o Departing businesses (5°,l0) o The lack of manufacturing and industry in the «ratershed (~"~); o lmigration of the younger generation (3`l.); and o Both the negative influence and the neglect of government (3%). The most commonly reported potential challenges to the watershed's community well-being inchded: o Protecting the watershed's water quality (15°j~}; o Development (l 1 °i o); o pollution prevention (7~'Q); o Gaining access to a family doctor (5%); o Protection of terrestrial and aquatic habitats (4°,~~); 0 11 need far mare public education and awareness (4°/~}; and o Providing opportunities far recreation (4%). • The most commonly reported potential chaIlenges to the watershed's environmental health included: o Water pollution (20°io); o Impacts of boating (18°io); o Planning and development within the watershed (l ~%); o Sewage treatment, including septic systems (11/0); o pollution (in general) (11 ~/o); o Landfills in the watershed, including Site 41 (9°%a) o population increase inside the watershed (8%); o Falling water levels (7%); o Waste and garbage, including litter (6°,%); o Protection of the watershed's natural habitat (5°,~0); o A need for more public education and awareness (4%); and o Development occurring on the waterfront (4°%0). L r~;ency of I~ctivities • For each of the activities listed that community members could do to reduce their impact on the environment, more than 9 in 10 respondents thought that all of the activities listed were either urgent or very urgent. Those activities most commonly said to be very urgent included maintaining the watershed's quality and quantity of fresh water (95%), minimizing the impact of sewage treatment on our lakes and rivers (91°,~0), and protecting air quality (91°,%0). The activities Least commonly felt to be very urgent were increasing the amount of sustainable energy used (77°10) and creatin;~ .~~~~,trcness and education about climate change ("r'8° ~), ~ For each of the activities Listed that community members could do to foster a sustainable economy in the, Severn Sound watershed, the one most commonly reported to be very urgent was to provide enough Iocal jobs (f31% very urgent, ~-ith 12070 reporting that it was urgent). Providing eco-tourism opportunities was found to have the least amount of urgency, although 50"'0 said that it was very urgent and 24°fo said that it was urgent. For each of the activities listed that could be done to protect and improve a healthy society in the Severn Sound watershed, the aspects that were said to most urgently need changing include health care - 81°,lo said that it was either very urgent (71%) or urgent (14°i o) to increase health monitoring, and 75070 said that it was either very urgent (59°,70) or urgent (16°10) to change our health care institutions. Other aspects that were either very urgent or urgent to change included an adequate supply of affordable housing (67°10), education (67%), safe and sustainable workplaces (65°l0), accessible public transportation (C>4%), and active and safe communities ~~~~~a~. Communication and Panic-zj~atzon in Foruryzs • The most preferred method of communication reported was mail (57°l0), followed by e-mail (31 °io). • Two-thirds (66~/,) of respondents said that they would be interested in being notified of public meetings on this topic, while one third (_33°70) said that they wouldn't. ~ 4Q°io said that they would be interested in participating in a public forum to discuss some of these issues with the rest of panel members, while ~8% said they would not. Ke.r~Sonderat Defnogra~hics • dearly half of respondents (45°.Io) live in households consisting of 2 people. • r 5% of the respondents are 44 years old or older. 23°,~0 of respondents reported that them were within the 44-55 years age group, 27% said they were in the 55-64 years age group, and 25°lo said that they were in the 65 years or older age group. • 61°l0 of respondents were female, and 39% were male. • The community representation among the respondents is evenly distributed among the participating communities. No community makes up more than l3°,% of respondents, and none makes up less than 10°,%. 1 Introduction and Citizens' Panel Purpose The Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) along t~>ith nine member municipalities, partners and supporters is undertaking a comprehensive Sustainability Plan for the Severn Sound watershed. The Sustainability Plan is a long range plan designed to provide a framework to address environmental, social/cultural and economic issues in the study area, put action plans in place and monitor the effect of actions over time. Through this plan the SSEA hopes to maintain the goals already achieved through the Remedial Action Plan for the watershed and improve the environmental standards and health of the area, while respecting the multi-cultural fabric of the watershed. The vision of the plan is, "By 2050, the Severn Sound ~~atershed will contain a network of communities that have achieved a sustainable quality of life for all citizens by developing a common culture of environmental, economic, and social balance." Community engagement is a key component of the planning process for creating the Plan. Over the next year, the Sustainability plan will be developed with the help of stakeholders and the community, under the direction of a Steering Committee comprised of SSEA staff and staff from partner municipalities. A key component of this eommunit<% engagement is the establishment of a citizens' panel. The citizens' panel consists of appr~~ximately X00 residents from the Severn Sound Watershed and will be used to provide feedback into the plan through surveys, forums, and public meetings. The Severn Sound Watershed Citizens' Panel is the first citizens' panel ever formed in Canada. The citizens' panel members were recruited through a telephone survey conducted during June/July 2008. In addition to recruiting members for the panel, the survey also sought feedback on opinions on the desired future state of the watershed and potential constraints and on the perspectives and behaviours of residents, A second Citizens' Panel survey will take place in Fall 2008. It wiIl focus on obtaining input regarding priority issues, the barriers to changing behaviour, and the actions required to address them. This report summarizes the results of the first Citizens' Panel survey. 2 Survey Results 2.1 Survey Metrics A11 402 respondents included in this survey agreed to participate in the Severn Sound Watershed citizen's panel Panel members were randomly recruited based on electoral rolls and postal codes. The Panel recruitment process was designed to ensure the panel is geographically representative and reflects important demographics diversity. Respondents were also asked if they wished to participate throughout the duration of the Sustainability Plan. .~.~~ Di.rtribntion by Geographic Region The proportion of the 402 respondents were evenly distributed across the nine municipalities in the Severn Sound watershed, with no municipality> having more than 13% or less than 10% representation on the panel. Representation of Municipa#ities on Citizens Panel i~ ~~ 3% _ _ __ 6`f I 4% i 2%, d°~ ',; E>`~ ~~,~'~'~ `~ acci Q Hon.rehold Type Nearly half (45%) of citizen panel members come from households containing 2 people. About 12% are from single- occupancy homes. Age and Gender The majority (75%) of citizen panel members are 45 years old or older. About one quarter of panel members are 65 years old or older. Nearly two-thirds (61%) of respondents were female. e ran e ~-...,_ a 18-24 _ 3% b 25-34 9% c 35-44 13% d 45-55 23% e 55-64 27% ~ 65 or older 25% Number of People in Household _ ~- l l2% 2 45°io 3 17% '-1 14% 5 8% 6 or more 5% ~,<<u 2 ~.~ ~. 2.2 Survey Screening Only telephone numbers originating from within the boundaries of the Severn Sound Watershed were called. To confirm the respondents' area of residence, respondents were asked if they lived within the Severn Sound Watershed boundary (see map below). Of those who continued on with the survey, 74% said that they lived within the watershed, while 26% did not know. Do you live within the watershed boundary? z~T:~ ~~~,t t~~~o~ YY Yes ~.~ ti. 3 I he Severn Sound Watershed 2.3 Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions Correnzunity Interest There was a high level of interest expressed in the future of the Severn Sound Watershed. Most of the respondents (97%) reported being interested in the watershed's future, with 68% saying they were strongly interested and 29% saying they were somewhat interested. Level of Interest Verv interested 68% Somewhat interested 29% Not Vern Interested 2% Com letely Disinterested 1 Nearly tzi o-thirds of respondents stud tl.at thcy z~cre not that involved in community activities, such as volunteering, parent associations, etc, while slightl}% more than one-quarter (2$°,!0) said that they were very nvohred. Level of Communit Involvement °lo `Tern Involved Over ]hours monthly= 2~°,« Somewhat Involved (2-5 hours monthly 11 °/, Not Vern Involved (0-2 hours monthIyr} 61°,fo Pr:,.ii<< ofInvrr-~nnzeyztulL.';:~i;;,,;is htlany of the respondents reported that they currently practice a number of activities that reduce their impact on the environment. The practices most commonly reported were recycling, energ~~ conservation and water conservation, as more than) in 10 respondents said that always or sometimes engaged in these practices. The activities reported to be least commonly practiced include using transit or bicycles (53°lc~ said never) and composting (40% said never). Activity Fre acne of Practice Alwa s Sometimes Never Don't Know Recyclin 93% 5°% 2°,/o Q°,~o Energy Conservation 85% 14% 1 `~'0 0°io lXtater Conservation 74°,/0 22",%n 4% 0°,/0 Anti-Idlin 65% 20°% 9% 5°,/0 Com ostin 46°%0 14°jo 40°~0 0°io Transit jBike Use 10°/a 37% 53~ 0 0° o 2.4 Perspectives on the Watershed Health tllost I 'alire~l A.~ects of the -l/~rtershe~l In general, the respondents valued the region's unspoiled environment The most commonly valued aspects of the watershed included: o Good water duality (36°,~0); o Cleanliness of the watershed (2Q%); o Animal and plant life (15%); o Beauty of the watershed (12%); O Scenery (11'/0), o Opportunities for recreation {9%); o Natural environment O%}; and o Fishing (6%). 4 C~rullenge.r L ~r ~~l ~~ .~be l l ~rl~ 1 ST~ul • The most commonly reported potential challenges to the watershed's economic prosperity included: o Over or improper development (13°fo); o Pollution (12°,%); a Employment opportunities (11/0) o Fuel costs (9°,l0) a Departing businesses (5°jo} o I ack of manufacturing and industry within the watershed (~°,/off; o Emigration of the younger generation (3°'0); and o Both the rn~~~ative influence and the neglect of government {3°,/0}. • The most commonly reported potential challenges to the watershed's community well-being included: o Protecting the watershed's water quality (15"/0}, o Development (11%}; o Pollution prevention (7°/a); o Gaining access to a family doctor {5%); o Protection of terrestrial and aduatic habitats {4%); o Public education and awareness (4°io); and o Providing opportunities for recreation (4%). • The most commonly reported potential challenges to the watershed's ens-ironmentaI health included: o Water pollution (20°,/0); o Impacts of boating (18%); o Planning and development within the watershed (14%); o Sewage treatment, including septic systems (11%); o Pollution (in general) (11°l0); o Landfills in the watershed, including Site 41 (9°,/0) o Population increase within the watershed (8%); o falling water levels (7%); o Waste and garbage, including litter (6%); o Habitat protection (5%); o Public education and awareness (~%); and o Development occurring on the waterfront (4°'0}. 5 u RBl~tLCZt1g I71.~t'1ci~i Ott .~j'c ~~li'!!l~llrrl~/!i Respondents were asked about the urgency of a number of activities that watershed community members could do to reduce their impact on the environment. In general, respondents thought that there was some urgency to all of the activities suggested, with the greatest urgency being to maintain the quality, quantity and supple of our fresh water (95"fo said very urgent), minimize the impact of sewage treatment on our lakes and rivers (91~'/o said very urgent), and to protect the quality of our air (91°,-.~ said very urgent). Activit Ur enc ~ .. 3 y .~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ O ~' C ~ by ~ ~ , Z ~ > . ~ ~ ~' A . z a ~ ~' a iVlinimize the waste we roduce Q°.~o 0°h 0°10 ~°'0 9°,%0 87° o b iLlaintain the uality, ~ uantity and su lv of our fresh water 0°/a 0% 0°,/0 1 °,% 4% 95`;'0 c) 1~Iinimize the amount of topic substances we use and release into 0"o Q% 1° l0 5% 12°l0 81% the environment, such as esticides, fertilizers, herbicides , d) Increase the amount of sustainable enexgy we use (far example, 0°'0 0% 1°io 5° /~ 16° /0 77% wind, solar, >eothermal) , , e) Minimize the im act of sewa Ye treatment on our lakes and rivers 1 °,~0 0% Q% 1 ° 0 6°w 91 °~o Protect agricultural land 0°,/0 0% 0% 6°,-'0 12°% 80°%0 r Protect the ualit~- of our air 0°=~> 0°, ~, 0`%, 1°,/0 7`/. 91°,~> h) Conserve natural areas 0°,% 0°,~~ 0°/, 3°4~ 9°,/0 87°,/, i) Protect the diversity of species and species that are endangered or 0°l0 0% 0% 4°,% 13"/0 82% threatened j Create awareness and education about climate Chan>e 1°l0 2% 1°/> 6% 12°io 78°~0 ~d Foy ~,~rt~ « ~S!lSlc[L~CcI~Ic ~'couou~}~ Respondents were also asked what could be done to foster a sustainable economy in the Severn Sound watershed, l~or each of the activities listed that community members could do to foster a sustainable economy in the Severn Sound watershed, the one most commonly reported to be very urgent was to provide enough local jobs (81°l~, very urgent, uuith 12°r'o reporting that it was urgent). Providing eco-tourism opportunities was found to hate the least amount of urgency, although 5th°jo said that it was very urgent and 2$"lo said that it was urgent. Activi Ur enc a ~ ,~ ~ ~ ~ ~, ~. ~ ~ ~ a ~ ~ .~ ~ o ,~ ~ , a) 1Jnsure there are enough local jobs to 1% O% 1°h, 5°,!0 12`%~ ~31`%~ su ort our economy b} Provide eco-tourism o ortunities 0°,fo 2% 5~/0 lg% 2~% 50°,-% c} obs for youth 1°,% 0°./0 1 % S°/n 18°./~ 71 d obs for those with disabilities 1% 1% 2°la 8% 20°% 68°% e ~Zana >ing growth within our communities (~°,% 0°,~o O" 0 ?0.. ~, 16°,'0 7(~~/„ t Local food roduction and rocessin ~ Q% 1 °jo 2% 8"l0 13°,/0 76% ~~~~~ Maint~uning a Healthy Sacicty For each of the activities listed that could be done to protect and improve a healthy society in the Severn Sound watershed, the aspects that were said to most urgently need changing include health care - 81% said that it was either very urgent (71%) or urgent (14%) to increase health monitoring, and 75% said that it was either very urgent (59%) or urgent (16%) to change our health care institutions. Other aspects that were either very urgent or urgent to change included an adequate supply of affordable housing (67%), education (67%), sate and sustainable workplaces (65%), accessible public transportation (64%), and active and safe communities (64%). Activity Urgency o ~ ~ '3 Q O C ~~ _, ~ r i O ~ z.~ ~ y O ~ ~~ ~ B ~ ~ ~ ~~ v ~ ~ G' a~i ~ ~ a a) Arts culture ou sand facilities 8% 9% 22% 31°/n 11% 18% b Herita e reservation 2% 5% 16% 21% 20% 35% c Education 8% 6% 9°,/0 9% 14% 53°/u d Safe and sustainable work laces 8% 4% 11°/v 12°/u 19% 45% e Active and safe communities 3% 4% 13% 16% 16% 47% Recreation o ortunities 1% 11% 16% 19% 15% 37% Providin infant care 22% 4% 11% 12% 14% 35% h Ade uate su 1 of affordable housin 6% 4% 10% 14% 19% ~7% i Accessible ublic trans ortation 6% 9% 12% 9°/u 18°/n 47% Health care institutions 2% 5% 9% 9% 15% 58% k Increased health monitorin 3% 2% 4% 5% 14% 71°/u 2.5 Communication with the Panel and Participation in Meetings and Forums The method of communicating with the panel members most commonly preferred is mail (57%), followed by e-mail (31%) and telephone (20%). The appropriate contact information for the panel members has been collected. Note that some respondents may have indicated more than one method, so the sum of percentages is greater than 100%. Preferred Method of Contact ,~~° h} Mail c} Telephone 7"~ 8 ItZ1~rE.itai ~~'t(Jt'~_~~,~i1rl~ScliitEl Ot'Z11?dS About t~x~o-thirds (66°i o) of panel members said that their would like to be notified of public meetings about the sustainability plan, while 33"/o said they wauld not. About ~0°>:~ of panel members said that they would be interested in participating in a public forum to discuss some of these issues with the rest of the panel members, while 47% said then would not. About 13°'a were unsure. y Notification of Public Meetin s Participating in Public Forum Yes 66% ~0% No 33°,!0 ~7% Dan't Know 1 % 13°10 R. J. Burnside & Associates Limited 15 Townline Orangeville ON C9W 3R4 Canada tetephane {5197 941.5331 fax (519] 941-8120 web www.rj6urnside.com ~~`:: ~1 [TxE DIFFERENOE Es OUR PEOPLE] August l s, 2aos PROJECT UPDATE NOTICE HIGHWAY N0.93 DRAINAGE WOII;KS TOWNSHIP OF SPF;INGWATER As you maybe aware our firm has been appointed by the Township of Springwater under the provisions of the Drainage Act to prepare a report to address a serious flooding problem along a portion of I3ighway No. 93 in the vicinity of Orr Lake. The appointment was a result of a petition for drainage works submitted by the Ministry of Transportation. The Highway was overtopped during a May, 2004 rainfall event prompting the Ministry to initiate procedure to rectify this serious safety hazard to the motoring public. In January, 200$ the drawings for the proposed improvements were submitted to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (D. F. O.) for review and approval. In July, 2008 we met with a representative of the D.F.O. to review and discuss the proposed work. Some minor revisions to the proposal have been requested, D.F.O. has also determined that the proposed work will require an Authorization pursuant to Section 35(2) of the Fisheries Act. An Application for Authorization has been submitted and hopefully authorization will be received early this fall. Owners receiving a copy of this PROJECT UPDATE NOTICE have been found to be within. the watershed area or catchment area of the proposed work as shown on the enclosed plan. Runoff from a portion or all of your lands was found to ultimately reach Highway No. 93 in the vicinity of the proposed improvements. When work is being done under the Drainage Acf all owners within. the watershed .area are assessed towards the cost of the improvements. The assessment to higher lands is for outlet liability pursuant to Section 23 of the Drainage Act. Section 23 (1) of the Drainage Act reads as follows: " 23. -(l) Lands and roads that use a drainage works as an outlet, or far which, when the drainage works is constructed or improved, an improved outlet is provided either directly or indirectly through the medium of any other drainage works or of a swale, ravine, creek or watercourse, maybe assessed for outlet liability." ~ August 15, 2008 Page 2 of 2 :,. The majority of the cost will be assessed to Highway No. 93 and the affected properties bordering the Highway. However, there will be some assessment to upstream lands and roads. The cost per hectare or per acre is not known at this point. We are continuing with the work including estimating the cost, allowances payable, etc. We would foresee an information meeting likely around the end of October, to review final design, estimated cost and potential cost distribution. An invitation to the meeting will be forwarded to you at that time. 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C T5 ~ c i~ ~ ~ ~ cn J Cn U~ d Cn ttY S-~ ~ ~ .~ CC ~ N ® U} ~ CL CC t? ~ _1 ~ _! ct5 m ~ `a,° ~ ~ o 0 0 0 o a o ~ a aoa o o a a -____ Original Message ----- From: Ta: _ , _~ _~:-~~~.>.ca Cc: Sent: IV~onaay, august 18, 2008 9:58 AM Subject: Beechwaad Rd., Harseshae Valley Dear Mel, For Mayor and Council As you knave we live at 3 Beachwood Rd. in the Valley. Last winter, the road in front of 3 & S was torn up in spats by the snow plow. In the spring, Maureen was in contact with Jerry Ball and was advised that both Beachwood & Maplecrest (which is in bad shape tao~ were scheduled for re-surfacing in May. We were told, on subsequent calls from Maureen & Joe Daca to Jerry & his assistant Dan, that the re-surfacing had been held up due to the wet weather. Further calls resulted in the arrival of 2 young people, the week before last, in a truck with a trailer an back. They parked the truck over the worst spot, roughly filled a couple of spots & drove off leaving the worst spats untouched. Obviously, this prompted another call to Jerry or Dan who were both on vacation. However, their secretary took the information. Same time later the crew showed up again. We did not see it, but our neighbour Ross Tyler did. They did what they missed on the first visit, however Ross had to point out other areas that needed attention. Mel, what has been done is nothing but a joke. I am certain that you will take the time to do a drive by to see first hand how this situation has been treated. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Ralph Meldrum -_ ~ ' . %` X44 U *{(} (j#}• h ~t 4TV AU6 2 1 10~ ORO-MEDONTE 28TH SESSION THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MILTON ~e~vlutfon No. 333-08 Date: August 18, 2008 BE I T RESOL VED: ~1 c. WHEREAS Aluminum Cans and Plastic Drink Containers create significant litter on our Roadways and whereas the deposit/return system for alcoholic beverages has proved an effective deterrent to roadside littering; AND WHEREAS many of these Plastic Drink Containers contain water obtained by commercial operations with little or no positive benefit for local residents, and whereas large-scale water taking may adversely affect local water resources, and whereas commercial water tanker trucks create uncompensated wear to local roads AND WHEREAS a deposit may encourage residents to use personal reusable containers reducing the demand for plastic bottled water; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Milton endorses the Region of Halton's resolution requesting that the Minister of the Environment consider placing a deposit/return system on aluminum and plastic drink containers and that this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for circulation to all municipalities in Ontario for information and support. Contact Information: Shelly van Empel, Legislative Administrator 43 Brown Street, Milton, ON, L9T 5H2 Fax: 905-876-5022 Phone: 905-878-7252 #2131 E-mail: shelly.vanempel@milton.ca D/SCL4/MER This material is provided under contract as a paid service by the originating organization and does not necessarily reflect the view or positions of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), its subsidiary companies, officers, directors or agents. ~~~~~ AUG ~ 1 1p~8 ORC~° "WHEREAS municipalities in Ontario are faced with on-going financial pressures in order to provide reasonable levels of service in Ontario communities, and WHEREAS local property taxes are the main source of funding for municipal budgets, and WHEREAS the Federal Government has shown leadership in exempting municipalities from having to pay GST in recognition of one level of government taxing another, NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound hereby requests that the Government of Ontario provide a full exemption of provincial sales tax on goods and services to all Ontario municipalities similar to the GST exemption, and further THAT this resolution be forwarded to Premier Dalton McGuinty; The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Provincial Minister of Finance; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and Bill Murdoch, M.P.P., Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, seeking support for municipalities being exempt from provincial sales tax on goods and services, and further THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario through an AMO broadcast seeking support for municipalities being exempt from provincial sales tax on goods and services." Contact Information Marion I. Koepke, C.M.O. City Clerk City of Owen Sound 808 2~a Avenue East Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H4 Phone (519) 376-1440 ex 221 Fax (S19) 371-0511 E-mail mko~ke-owensound,~om L?lSC1AlMER This material is provided under contract as a paid service by the originating organization and does not necessarily reflect the view or positions of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMD), its subsidiary companies, officers, directors or agents. "THAT Owen Sound City Council hereby endorses resolution 2008-03 from the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police regarding the exemption of sales tax for Ontario police service purchases: `WHEREAS police services in Ontario are faced with on-going financial pressures to be able to provide reasonable levels of service to keep Ontario communities safer and WHEREAS local property taxes are the main source of funding for municipal and regional police services budgets, and WHEREAS police services are faced with significant costs in paying for necessary speciality equipment, vehicles and buildings that are unique to ensure a safe Ontario, and WHEREAS the Federal Government has shown leadership in exempting municipalities from having to pay GST in recognition of one level of government taxing another. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of Ontario provide a full exemption of provincial sales tax on goods and services for Ontario police services similar to the GST exemption.` and further THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario through an AMO broadcast seeking support for the sales tax exemption for Ontario Police Services purchases." Contact Information Marion I. Koepke, C.M.O. ~ ~~~ City Clerk r `' ''"~ City ofdOwen Sound AUG 2 ~ 240 808 2 Avenue East Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H4 tJFiC?~~AE~d::N~i ~ Phone (519) 376-1440 ex 221 ~° WN~i-il~'~ 9.,~ Fax (519) 371-0511 E-mail mkoe~pkec~wensound.com D/SCLA/MER This material is provided under contract as a paid service by the originating organization and does not necessarily reflect the vr`ew or positions of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMOJ, its subsidiary companies, officers, directors or agents. 7'~VYNSNlP OF ~'?RO-M~L7C?NT~ REP{~RT Report No. TR2008-21 To: Committee of the Whole Prepared By: Paul Gravelle Meeting Date: September 3, 2008 Subject: Investing in Ontario Funding Motion # Roll #: R.M.S. File #: RECOMMENDATION{S}: Requires Action For Information Only It is recommended that: 1. Report TR2008-21 be received and adapted. BACKGROUND: In accordance with the Investing in Ontario Act, the Province has advised that as there was a surplus for the 2007-2008 fiscal year exceeding $600 million, funds totaling $1.1 billion would be transferred to municipalities to be used for capital purposes. The Township of Oro-Medonte's share of this funding is $1,484,137. ANALYSIS: The Treasurer, CAO and Public Works Superintendent have discussed possible application of funds. Due to the timing of the announcement, projects that could be financed from these funds will commence in 2009. There was consensus that the funds should be applied to the rehabilitation of existing hard surfaced roads. Council's four year plan far the conversion of gravel roads would continue to be financed in the previously established manner being debt financing and a dedicated 2°!0 tax increase. ------ - - reasury September 3, 2008 Report No. TR2008-21 Page 1 of 2 FINANCIAL: As discussed above POLICIESILEGISLATION: nla CONSULTATIONS: CAO Public Works Superintendent ATTACHMENTS: None CONCLUSION: The Investing in Ontario Funding be applied to road rehabilitation projects in 2009. The applicable projects would be determined during budget deliberations. Respectfully submitted: j ; ` ~' Paul Oravelle Director of Finance f SMT Approval l Comments: C.A.O. Approval /Comments: ~ reasury Report No. TR2008-21 September 3, 2008 Page 2 of 2 ro wn-s~« o~ ono-n~~Qt~NrE ~~_~ ~ ~~_ ~ ~~~~ REPC?RT Report No. To: Committee of the Whole Prepared By: DS 2008-048 Steven Farquharson, Intermediate Planner Meeting Date: Subject: Zoning By-law Motion # September 3, 2008 Amendment 2008-ZBA-07 {Indian Park Association) Roll #: Block 86, plan M-367 R.M.S. File #: D14 37803 4346-010-003-27595 RECOMMENDATION{S): Requires Action XC~ For Information Only It is recommended: 1. THAT Report DS 2008-048 be received and adopted; and 2. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2008-ZBA-07 for Indian Park Association, Block 86, Plan M-367, Township of Oro-Medonte, (Former Township of Oro) on Schedule A16 on the Zoning By-law 97-95 (as amended) from Open Space (OS) Zone to Residential One (R1) Zone be approved. 3. That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate By-law for Council's consideration. BACKGROUND: i ne purpose of this report is to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Indian Park Association on April 8, 2008. This rezoning application has been submitted to amend the zoning of a parcel of land from the Open Space (OS) Zone to the Residential One (R1) Zane to permit one single detached dwelling on the subject lands. The applicant's lands are located on the east side of Line 6 North, south of the Horseshoe Valley Road and north of Hickory Lane (Sugarbush Residential Subdivision) being Block 86, Plan M-367. A public meeting was held on June 25, 2008 to receive comments from members of the public and relevant agencies. The application was circulated to internal Township Departments and outside agencies, and no concerns were raised. Public comments were received verbally at the meeting and subsequent in writing from two neighbours in regards to the ability to protect the wooded nature of the property. It has been recommended that the lot be subject to Site Plan Control in order to ensure that only the areas necessary for the building, septic system, and driveway be permitted for tree removal and preserve as much tree vegetation as possible. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-048 Page 1 of 5 ANALYSIS: The Zoning By-law Amendment Application is proposed to change the zoning of the subject parcel from Open Space (OS} Zone to the Residential One (R1 } Zone. The applicant has indicated that when the subdivision was established, this parcel was created as an open space block. Further, the applicant has indicated that the Indian Park Association is in the process of liquidating the properties under their ownership, with the eventual goal of the dissolution of the Association. To facilitate this process, the Indian Park Associatian is seeking to rezone the parcel of land to permit the sale of the land and the construction of a single detached dwelling. The applicant has indicated that the parcel of land no longer serves a purpose as an open space block; therefore the request to rezone it to permit a single detached dwelling has been submitted. The subject parcel is presently vacant and surrounded by existing residential uses. The parcel is irregularly shaped which fronts on Line 6 North. The total lot area of the parcel is 0.46 hectares. The sides and rear of the subject lands are surrounded by single detached dwellings. The surrounding lots are presently zoned Residential One (R1) Zone. FINANCIAL: ivvi a~~iic:dr~~e. POLICIES/LEGISLATION: Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan: The subject property is designated "Residential" by Schedule "A" of the Official Plan. Schedule "A" also identifies the lands as being located within the Oro-Moraine Planning Area boundary. The proposed lands are subject to the policies of Section C14 "Horseshoe Valley Road" which includes policies far the Sugarbush Wade (Section C14.2.4}. Permitted uses on lands designated Residential on the schedules to the Official Plan are single detached dwellings, home occupations, private recreational facilities, bed and breakfast establishment and open space uses. The proposed residential zoning generally conforms with the policies of the Official Plan. Zoning By-law 97-95: The subject parcel of land is presently zoned Open Space (OS} Zone. The subject parcel is 0.46 hectares in total lot area. The Residential One (R1) Zone requires a minimum lot frontage of 30 metres and a minimum lot area of 0.2 hectares for a single detached dwelling use. The parcel has frontage of approximately 335 metres onto Line 6 North. The applicant's Planning Consultant has indicated that the subject parcel of land has a building envelope area of 0.285 hectares. This building envelope could front DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting-Date September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-048 Page 2 of 5 ~, o_ onto Line 6 North for approximately 90 metres. The subject parcel would exceed the minimum requirements of the Residential C7ne (R1) Zone. CONSULTATIONS: ivo concerns were given by born internal and external agencies and verbal comments were received form Peter Seymour and written comments were received from Kim Kouri for the public meeting on June 25, 200$ as discussed above. ATTACHMENTS: ~cneauie ~ : uocat~on Map Schedule 2: Rezoning Proposal CONCLUSION: I ne proposed toning fay-law Amendment conforms to the general intent of the Official Plan and the provisions of the Zoning By-law. Qn this basis, it is recommended that Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2008-ZBA-07 be approved and adopted by Council. Respectfully, submitted: Steven Farquharson, B.URPI Intermediate Planner Reviewed by: Glenn White, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner Department Head Comments: Department Head Approval: ~`~. Date: -'~~~- 2-7 /o C.A.O. Comments: C.A.O. Approval: Date: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-048 Page 3 of 5 SCHEDULE 1: LOCATION MAP 2008-ZBA-07 (Indian Park Association) ;. -~ ~I 1' 1~~+ -r~''~ : r HQF2SESH(?E VALLE'f t 4„ ~ f, { `' ~ ..._. _._. ..,. d , SiJHJEGT L~P~IC7S j '~ - , a ~ ~l ` ~'°-~- ~_ _~_~__ \\ • wr, ~= I~~ ~ ..~~ _ t r `~~` ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ,o ~ ~ ~~ ~ r ~- ~r" I 1 ~ ~~ F---- -~ ~ ~. -~ ~> f ~ r`~ ~ ~;~ ~- r ~ ~ ~ ~ .~ :: ~ _.. w. ~ ~ ~~• ~ , cG ' [ r r~ t45 ~. / ,~ ~~ GJ ~ ~, ~ f ~~ r ~~~ .. ~ t~ ~~~ 0 7~ tea ~~/ ~~ t~: tuleters ~~ ~ , ~ s ~' / ~~..~ DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date September 3, 20Q8 Report No. DS 2008-048 Page 4 of 5 SCHEDULE 2: REZ©NING PROPOSAL 2008-ZBA-07 {Indian Park Association) ~.n ~~, ,, ~,,, y j `~ ~`,~ ~r`~ "~ ''`~a ifs 4 .. ~~''~ ~' ? -~-.,~~ ~` ' ``~~,"~ ~~ it ` -~-."`° -y / f !' ` tf t1~ /~ ? + ~ /~ ~% `r .. ``. ~_ ~t--------_ ~ ,7J .~-- _ ~ 1 f ~ / ,~ ~ ~Y 1 ~- `~, f/ / /~ \ ~ f ~ `, ~;~~ ~ ;l ^.-~ t f ,~ .~--~ f ``-~~``---~ _ ~ _ >-~~ ~~r~ ~~ J ~ ~ ~ ._ .„... _ __. t~ k .+-~" !'r S~JBJECT IANa~ T~ BE REZt~NED FROhfl C~REN SPAGE (OS)ZC~NET~ REtiIC~ENTIA.L C~CVE (R1) L~~NE 0 15 00 60 90 120 ;' ~--``_ hAeters DEVE<_OPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-048 Page 5 of 5 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE BY- LAW NO. 2008-110 A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands within Plan M-367, Block $6, Concession 7 (Former Township of Oro}, now in the Township of Oro-Medante (Indian Park Association 2008-ZBA-07} WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ora-Medante is empowered to pass By-laws to regulate the use of land pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 199th, c.P.13; AND WHEREAS Council deems it appropriate to rezone the lands to permit the development of residential uses, in accordance with Section C14 of the Official Plan; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as follows: 1. Schedule `A16' to Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone symbol applying to the land located in Black 86, Plan M-367, in the former geographic Township of Oro, now in the Township of Oro-Medonte, from Open Space (OS} Zane to the Residential One (R1) Zone as shown on Schedule `A' attached hereto and forming part of this By-law. 2. This By-law shall come into effect upon the date of passage hereof, subject to the provisions of the Planning Act, as amended. BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2008. BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS DAY OF 2008. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Mayor, H.S. Hughes Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin Schedule ~A' to By-law No. zoos-110 This is Schedule 'A' t0 By-Law 2008-110 passed the day Of 2008. ;~ /~ ~~ 1 i f .-'~ `~- ~ ~` ~~'~ f \ r i ~ ~ ~ t~ -`""-./ ~ ,.., Cr iu ' ~"~r--- ° `~ ~; '1 I X ~_ , `~- ._ , ~ / ~~ ~~ ~~ ; ,~ ~ ~~ ,f ~ Y ., ~-- ~, ~r - _ ,~,~~~ ,,/` ~L ~~ I ~ I ' t~ ?i r J fl ~./1~~~~f~~J / I _~ ~+ /~ --~t 1 I J ~~ ~'' 1' f---.. `°~~a;ECr ~rtosTa gE ~E~orb~~o FR~nr ~`` ~-- • ~FE~~1 SPAr~ fpgj ZC~NETO (: ~ ~ F?ESIDENTIALC~NE(k1)ZQPJE ~ 1530 50 ~ 12C~ l ~ ~~' J hAeters Mayor H.S. Hughes Clerk J. Douglas Irwin TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE (FIDE 2008-ZBQ-07} TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT ~- Report No. DS 2008-052 To: Committee of the Whole Prepared By: Steven Farquharson, B.URPL Intermediate Planner Meeting Date: Subject: Motion # September 3, 2008 Brent Hale -Temporary Use By-law (Granny Flat), South Part Lot 16, Roll:# Concession 3 Plan 51 R-19068 R.M.S. File #: D14 37745 4346-020-007-00100 (Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte, 1310 Moonstone Road West RECOMMENDATION(S): Requires Action X Far Information Only It is recommended: 1. THAT Report No. DS 2008-052 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Clerk bring forward the appropriate By-laws to amend the Zoning By-law and execute the attached agreement to permit a temporary use on lands described as Part of Lot 16, Concession 3 (Medonte), for the purposes of a garden suite for a period of 10 years. BACKGROUND: Mr. Brent Hale submitted an application to permit an establishment of a garden suite an the subject property, located within Part of Lot 16, Concession 3 (Medonte). The subject lands are located at 1310 Moonstone Road West. The lands have an area of approximately 11.3 hectares (28.0 acres) and a lot frontage of approximately 186 metres (613 feet) on the north side of County Road 19. The property currently contains a single detached dwelling and outbuildings in the northern portion of the property. The proposed garden suite is proposed to be located adjacent to the single detached dwelling. A Public Meeting on the application was held on June 23, 2008. No concerns were expressed from members of the public. ANALYSIS: Section 39 of the Planning Act provides Council with the ability to authorize the temporary use of lands, buildings or structures for any purpose that is otherwise prohibited by the Zoning By-law. Section 39.1 of the Planning Act permits Council to authorize the temporary use for up to ten years for a garden suite. A garden suite is defined as a "one unit detached residents/ structure containing bathroom and kitchen facilities that is ancillary to an existing residential structure and that is designed to be portable." Section 39.1 of the Planning Act also permits Council to enter into an agreement with the landowner to deal with issues such as: • The installation, maintenance and removal of the garden suite; • The period of occupancy of the garden suite by any of the persons named in the agreement; and, • The monetary or other form of security that Council may require for actual or potential costs to the municipality related to the garden suite. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-052 Page 1 of 6 In 1997 the Township incorporated a policy that dealt specifically with garden suites in the Township of Ora- Medonte. This policy requires that: • The garden suite not be a mobile home; • The garden suite utilizes existing services on the property; • No new accesses from a public road be created for the garden suite; • The. garden suite has a minimum floor area of 50 square metres and a maximum floor area of 85 square metres; + Approval for the increased usage of the septic system be obtained; • An agreement be registered on title providing far the use of the lands; • The garden suite not be transferable to another owner; and, • Appropriate securities are deposited with the Township to ensure that the agreement can be implemented. It is the intent of the landowner to meet all of the requirements of the Township. It is staff's understanding that an expansion of the septic system will be required and that the applicant will be required to do such work as part of the building permit process. The applicant will also be required to have a CANICSA Z 240 certification for a mobile home as stated by the Ghief Building Official Further, the applicant will be required to execute the attached agreement which outlines the conditions respecting the installation, and eventual removal of such dwelling in keeping with Township policy respecting garden suites. This agreement requires the deposit of $2,500.00 as security in the case of default of such agreement. FINANCIAL: A $2,500 security deposit is required prior to issuance of a building permit as part of the agreement of the garden suite to ensure removal of the trailer. POLICIES/LEGISLATION: Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan Township of Oro-Medonte Comprehensive Zoning By-law 97-95 as amended The Planning Act CONSULTATIONS: Departmental Staff- Building Department commented that the applicant would require a permit for the building and septic and that the applicant must have a CANlCAS 2240 Certification for Mobile Home. All other departments circulated (Public Works and Engineering) had no concerns with the application. Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority- No Objections Simcoe County District School Board- No Objections County of Simcoe Planning Department- The County had been circulated prior to the Public Meeting and they had no comment on the proposed application. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment #1 -General location map Attachment #2 -Conceptual site plan Attachment #3 -Garden suite elevation DEVELOPMENT SERVICES September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-052 Page 2 of 6 CONCLUSION: On the basis of the above, it is recommended that Committee of the Whole approve the application far a Temporary Use By-law to permit the construction of Garden Suite. Respectfully submitt'bd: Steven Farquharson, B.URPL Intermediate Planner Development Services Planning Division Department Head Comments: Department Head Approval: _~ Date: ,/? U~ L -? e~~ C.A.O. Comments: C.A.O. Approval: Date: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-052 Page 3 of 6 ~~ Attachment #1 -General location map 2008-ZBA-04 (HALE) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-052 Page 4 of 6 ~~~--~ Attachment #2 -Conceptual site plan 2008-ZBA-04 (HALE) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-052 Page 5 of 6 Attachment #3 -Garden suite elevation ~ ~ ~ - ~,D 2008-ZBA-04 (HALE) -- ~u ~ t2.c~a~... ,, ,~ - p~ xfo v I~JCS~\``j . Ce,~-~ccLs . ~ ~~ 5~.,~ t~va~' DEVELOPMENT SERVICES September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-052 Page 6 of 6 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE BY-LAW NO. 2t)t)8- BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE TWE EXECUTION OF A TEMPORARY USE BY-LAW AGREEMENT {GARDEN SUITE) BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE AND BRENT HALE, DESCRIBED AS SOUTH PART OF LOT 16, CONCESSON 3, TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE {FORMERLY TOWNSHIP OF MEDONTE), COUNTY OF SIMCOE WHEREAS Section 39(1.2} of The Planning Act, R.S.O 1990 c. P. 13, as amended provides for the entering into of an agreement under section 207.2 of the Municipal Act, 1994, c.2, s.44 (1), and Council deems it necessary to enter into an agreement on the lands described herein; AND WHEREAS Council for the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte established Temporary Use By-law policies in the Official Plan for the Township; NOW THEREFORE the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Oro- Medonte hereby enacts as follows: 1. THAT the Township enter into the Temporary Use By-law Agreement attached hereto, as Appendix "B", an lands described on the attached Schedule "A"; 2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Temporary Use By-law Agreement an behalf of the Corporation of the Township of Oro- Medonte; 3. THAT the attached Schedule "A" and Appendix "B" form part of this By-law; 4. THAT this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon being enacted by Council. BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME, THIS DAY OF zoos. BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS DAY OF 2aos. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Mayor, H.S. Hughes Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin Schedule `A' to By-law Ha. 2aC18-0 This is Schedule 'A' to By•Law 2008.0_ passed the day of , 2008. HUMMINGBIRD HILL SUBJECT PRQPERTY ~ { 1390 MOONSTONE ROAD W~ ~ ~ BLUEBERRY-MARSH '~ Ej ~ ~ ~ ~, 1 W _ ~ H E- t11 Mayor H.S. Hughes Clerk GOUNTYFOREST "D.R.I. TRACT" ' MOONSTONE rs W Z $.~ TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE {FILE 2008-ZBA-04f '' TOWNSNlP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT a Report No. To: Committee of the Whole Prepared By: DS 2008-053 Steven Farquharson, B.URPL Intermediate Planner Meeting Date: Subject: Zoning By-law Motion # September 3, 2008 Amendment 2008-ZBA-08 (Joe Jolie) Roll #: Part of Lot 10 Concession 5 R.M.S. File #: D14 37831 4346-020-002-08800 RECOMMENDATION(S): Requires Action XL~ For Information Only It is recommended: 1. THAT Report DS 2008-053 Re: Zoning By-law Amendment for Joe Jolie, Part of Lot 10, Concession 5, (Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte, be received. 2. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2008-ZBA-O$, Part of Lot 10, Concession 5, (Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte, proceed to a Statutory Public Meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Joe Jolie. This rezoning application has been submitted to rezone a property from Waste Disposal (WD) Zone to the AgriculturaURural (AIRU) Zone. The subject lands are in close proximity to the closed County of Simcoe landfill which in fact is located two properties to the east at 563 Mount St. Louis Road West. ANALYSIS: The Zoning By-law Amendment Application is proposed to rezone the lat from the Waste Disposal (WD) Zone to the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to accurately reflect the intended residential use of the property. The minimum required lot frontage is 30 metres, and the minimum required lot area for a residential use is 0.4 hectares in the AgriculturallRural (A/RU) Zane. The purpose of rezoning the property will ensure that the lands are appropriately zoned to reflect the Official Plan designation of "Agricultural" and the proposed residential use. FINANCIAL: Not applicable. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-053 Page 1 of 4 4: ~" -- POLICIES/LEGISLATION: Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan: The subject property is designated "Agricultural" by the Official Plan. Permitted uses within the "Agricultural" designation include single detached dwellings, accessory structures to residential uses, and home-based businesses. Section B5.1.9 {Waste Disposal Sites) of the Official Plan provides that development of new uses or new or enlarged buildings or structures within an assessment area of approximately 470 metres from the property boundary of the waste disposal site or 500 metres from the fill area of the closed site may be permitted, provided an D4 assessment is completed. The applicant has submitted a D4 Study to the County of Simcoe for review. The County of Simcoe has reviewed the submitted D4 Study and has concluded there are no technical environmental constraints related to the landfill site for which the County should withhold approval for this zoning application. Zoning By-law 97-95: The subject property is presently zoned Waste Disposal {WD) Zane. However, the current zoning of the property would appear to have been done in error at the time of implementation of the Zoning By-law. The lands that currently contain the closed County of Simcoe landfill are in fact located further east of the subject lands being 535 Mount St. Louis Road West. The lot is proposed to have a frontage on Mount St. Louis Road West of 30 metres, a depth of 80 metres, and an area of 0.60 hectares. CONSULTATIONS: No concerns were given by internal departments. County of Simcoe- have commented on the D4 study that was completed by the applicant and they have indicated that there is no technical environmental constraints ATTACHMENTS: Schedule 1: Location Map CONCLUSION: It is therefore appropriate for Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2008-ZBA-08 to proceed to a statutory Public Meeting at this time. Respectfully submitted: Steven Farquharson, B.URPL Intermediate Planner Reviewed by: l' i -~ ~ / I T .. .I ..., ~..~,~, le Glenn White, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-053 Page 2 of 4 Department Head Comments: Department Head Approval: ~~- Date: /EGG- ~~ l~ ~' C.A.O. Comments: C.A.O. Approval: Date: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-053 Page 3 of 4 SCHEDULE 1: LOCATION IV1AP 2flfl7-ZBA-fl3 {Jolie} ~, ~- ~'... PE~uP~SED REZ~t~IitUt~ FRG~tvi'V'JASTE OISP©S~,L (b"~) ZahJE T~fi,CPiGULTI_iP~',LtR R.~L 0 45 90 100 270 (` ~ 360 Meters DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-053 Page 4 of 4 ,:f ~?S f: '` TCJWNSHIP OF t~RO-MEDONTE ~i :~~ REPfJRT ~~ ~ Report No. To: Prepared By: DS 2008-054 Council Andria Leigh Meeting Date: Subject: Motion # September 3, 2008 Linda Sherwood -Request far Twa Dwellings West Part of Roll #: , Lot 16, Concession 2 (Orillia), R.M.S. File #: Township of Oro-Medonte, 327 Line 15 South RECOMMENDATION{S): Requires Actionl_X For Information Only It is recommended: 1. THAT Report No. DS 2008-054 be received and adapted. 2. THAT Council authorizes the request of Linda Sherwood to temporarily reside in the existing dwelling which will be demolished after the completion of the new dwelling to a maximum of one year period. 3. AND THAT the Clerk bring forward the appropriate by-law authorizing the attached agreement to this effect. BACKGROUND: The subject property is approximately 86 acres (35 ha), and is located on the east side of Line 15 South, immediately south of the Rail Trail. There is an existing dwelling on the property, which was constructed in approximately 1900. The applicant is proposing construction of a new dwelling, and is requesting Council's permission (Attachment #1) to temporarily reside in the existing dwelling, which will be demolished after completion of the new home. The Township's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 97-95 only permits one dwelling per property, therefore permission is required in order to allow the new permit to be issued prior to demolition of the existing dwelling. ANALYSIS: The Township has historically allowed owners to temporarily reside in existing dwellings or trailers and allow for a building permit to be issued for a new dwelling. This practice has been followed contrary to the Township's Zoning By-law, which only allows one dwelling per property and prohibits human habitation of a trailer (outside of licensed trailer parks), however is a reasonable compromise to assist owners in these hardship cases. A financial deposit and agreement {see Attachment #2) stipulating the terms of the approval will be required to be DEVELOPMENT SERVICES September 3, 2008 Report Na. DS 2008-054 Page 1 of 2 executed with the owners which ensures compliance after the new dwelling is complete. Council has granted one-year temporary permissions on other properties in the Township. FINANCIAL: A $20,000 security deposit is required prior to issuance of a building permit for the new dwellingtrenovations to ensure removal of the trailer. POLICIESlLEGISLATION: '' Bill 124 -The Building Code Act The Planning Act CONSULTATIONS: Departmental Staff ATTACHMENTS: Attachment # 1 -Linda Sherwood Request to reside in Existing Dwelling Letter Attachment # 2 -Agreement CONCLUSION: Approval of the attached agreement to permit the landowner to reside in the existing dwelling for a maximum twelve month period while the new dwelling is being constructed is considered appropriate and should be authorized. Respectfully submitted: Andria Leigh, MCIP, RPP Director of Development Services SMT Approval /Comments: C.A.O. Approval 1 Comments: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES September 3, 2008 Report No. DS 2008-054 Page 2 of 2 .~U~;-25-2°,"_[C~8 13:39 T~'~WN3HIP CAF t~Rt~-MED~3NTE Rug 25 08 12;52p SCAPD Orillia 705 329 1394 ~~ta~ ~,t1: ~t- ~ 7 ~" G 1 Augu$t za, 2008. Township of Oro Medonte, Oro, Ontario. Attention: Andrea Leigh, Planner Re: Location : 3?7 Line 15 South, R. R. # 1, Orillia Lot 16 ,Roil # 43=1603001226500 Dear Ms Leigh, W`e are planning to build a new house in the near future, We request permission ~o reside in the old house until the new house is completed. We farm and need to live here to care for the livestock; feeding„ watering, etc. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Yours truly, Ott~~ ~.~.~'~~-~ Linda Sherwood Phone # 326-3987 P.OO1~'001 p.l A`~ t~c.I~MCN i ~' t Tr'rTAT. P. [7M AGREEMFNTJAFFIL)AVIT E _. ,a. -- _ , ; In consideration ~ ~i r~~< <~ ~r;; a budding permit from the Township of Ora-Medonte, I, Linda Sherwood, of Hie T. ~~.~ nship of Oro-Medante (formerly Township of Medante) in the County of Simeon, covenant and agree as fallo~~~s: i. That I am Hie registered owner of West Part of Lot 16 Con 2 being more particularly described as ~2' Line 1 ~ SauHi Oro-Medonte. 2. That I have applied to the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Meclante for permission to femporarily reside in our existing dwelling on Hie above-mentioned landa, at the same time ae a neu=dwelling is under construction on those same lands, wherein such procedure is not provided for under the provisions of the Township of Ora-~ledontc's Zoning By-la~~ as emended. 3. That I hereb~~ acknowledge that permission has been given by the Council of the Carporation~of the Township of Oro-Medante subject to the following provisions: a} That such permission is granted for the twelve month period from permit issuance ar 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 dwelling is to be removed within one month to the satisfaction of the Township's Chief Building Official; and cl That application to the Township of Oro .'vledonte for a temporary use permit will be made forthw~ifh (Fee $lOfl.QO). 4. That certified funds in the amount of $24,000.00 be retained by Hie Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte until the above-mentioned conditions are fulfilled to the sole satisfaction of the Township. a) Failure to comply with the aforementioned conditions will result in the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte redeeming the certified funds at its sole discretion. That I hereby agree to the terms and cand itions set out above. 6. It is understood that failure to comply with the terms and conditions as set out 17erein, shall release and save harmless the Corporation of Hie Township of Oro-Medonte from pursuing such Litigation, as maybe necessary to secure compliance or conformittr with any applicable Municipal B~=-law or provincial Regulation as maybe provided for. 3. I hereby covenant and agree to indemnif~> and save harmless the Tau~nship of Oro- Medonte from all costs, claims, liability and actions tafhich may result or arise from the issuance of the bur`lding permit or Hie entering into of this agreement. L?a tr Linda Sher~n~aod, Owner Manor, H. S. Hughes C'~'ihiess Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin ~; P(~crse r-efer to: ~s~a~a~a ~_. a, t -n7ail. jvhr~~~~„~z,uieshr~cv+~.car~~ Augusi 8h 200f3 County of Sicoe ~ 1 ~.0 I-li~hway 2C~ l~idhurst, C}ntario L.OL ~.XO Dear Sir: 1~ VJe are counsel to Craighurst hand Corp., a major landowner within the. Village of Craighurst. We provide the following in support of the correspondence submitted by Aird c~ Berlis of August ~ 1, 200f3, on behalf of the Corporation of the "I'oLVnship of ~7ro-I~edonte. As outlined in the aforernentior~ed corresponde~"ice, upon review o~` ~Che drafi ~.~ountrj I~' ~,~~e no'ee that i:he ~~ettle~ent boundary for t~;raighurs'~ depicaed on .~chr~cli_~lc, ?~. ~ does not r,clcn£~~vl~~c}cue and confirm i1~e lrangthy i}lanning iaroress iiJlltC:l? l'l."'~:> ~}<?C-'.11 t.147d~?r4t7 ~ !<'' t.Cliinyi~ '".,Tt~~lr5 '"?lrit?~~ 't'f.; ~}7r-', €=~fVC?lC}~)~z~~')1(" C)[ i-~ ~5t.w.c~ ,~ ,. "~Ct Ei l.fii r3 3`_` 54~ii.3c n~1!c:4~ll ~ -. . fli~-~ _„ r .. t l~{~ Cot.tn"iy has becyn l~c~lly ~~i.~i~rlsc~d o{~ the i c}~,vnsh~i~} s ~t( i1v??:,"' ~„x~ enc:leavc}t.trs J, ~.^ 3 f.,. r I'C?;i~}G'C.ting 'lie ~~rep~-~i"~ltt~)1'i (~i a "~E?C£)n(7rlry 1' idri i.i~~ ~ r~4ithLl,'v;~ ,i ~cl i:l"l£-? 4`f~t.,lltShi h~~s expended serious effort: and ext:~ense on the process related ~o %itis ~.~ndertal~ing. Class hr-~vironn~eiital Assessn~e,.it. is also underway to su}~poti the ~;raighurst Secondary flan with an exi~ansion as permitted by the "1~ownshils Official 1'la~-i. in ~overnber of 2004 the County of Simcoe approved t~f'A ~lo and 1. "7, ".Chose Amendi-rents were at~proved ~,~,rithout any chat,ges to t1~e €~;raighurst policy framework despite extensive modifications to other parts of the Flan. in December of 2004, O1~A 16 and ~"~ were appealed to the ~1~IL~ for considera'~ion. On '` ~ ,~~ ._. c~cll~u~r~.J ~~-~, ~~ ~ the ~~1~1~ i ~lj)pr~~V('(-{ ~.~I~~l`~:. ~_~) c111Ci ~. ~ ~tll[_~ il?it[5C'.CI i1171~'11CICl^1C?i1lS `l0 "ri;i~?liS~i estafe (c}f ~~=_'IUp(11''!YI t)(a ~}1C' '/,~,o(S 11a~11 fl1C', lcU1Cl Sl.lj:)r~ly WcaS ~111IICt~~1li: %a11Ci >~4 cl~ns~d~r~~~an c~~fl~:: r~~.c; ~r~:1~ ~~~~: ~„nil st.appl~f u~:~(~ult~~l QUO ~Anais m Craagln.trsr, ~I'he develc~p~enf earr~n~auai(~.; has been a=,etiv;+ y ia~l~~suinc; devel~~~rru~n~ apl~i~>vals in reliance on the settlement ~~ouau(a~-~~ as set ri.ii~ in ih ~ Cr~ighu>s~: ~econdart> Flan end Phis afa~raaeh~s bc~fhaiis~~ifi:-~ri <~rtd a~p'rc,paai-a~.~. In 2000 the OlviB z-~~rldc+lt~d ~~ deeisir~n con~irmincg the ~rC7L~~il'1 i±i'}C~ ,etflt~aTl2ili ~uBtC?C~t,+ Se~i OLCt lll the (~~) Township {official Plan which idc.rtiifir~~i Cr~~ic5lturs~i a;~ ~~ a~~ajor settlement ar<~a and opined ~thaf this was sauna,. tepi-e dated good planning and cie~irh arcicLil~~ica ~h< direction thaf fhe munic:ip~~litt~ wi~h~-d i:c3 ialce respecting iutr>re residenii~l developmenf. Any reduction ac fhe ~ropUSC~ci ~raighi.~rst Settlc~t~lenf Aria boundary of Phis tune waul~l (herec~re b!~ unaia- ziaad prejudicial iznd would call into quesfion the recent deeisio~~s t~~hich have reinforced the contir~r~ed emphasis For developmenf on full municipal seivices in Crai~hurst white rejecting ad-1~oc and piecemeal developmenf of estat~residenfialn~~«rT?y, Can July ~i, 200~`Couneil inifiiated a public inforrr2a~~ion session to consieler the Craighursi ~eeondary Plan ~~'rd to' confinue and cc~ncitacic~ a process which began mare fhan ~ decade ~~c~. C1_c~ tly, liven fhe~~a-a~c~~.aa~i c>i tune ih~-; C;rai~;llur>i ~eeondary Ilan leas been ul r?c:>~:t,<~, there is no qu+~siic,al ~:1~:,i it~~>. publi~_ lik~~tvasc> has an e~peefafion for growfh ii ~ i I ~ > area. i~,~i"~i~~1Ltr~~' ~,.c1r1C~ ~~OY`p, ~Upp{~T~Si~;"'~C7wrl~l`ll~ .J [J'~ ii1i~ i~)=1 ~'~!_{7':~_~l.tir~ '; ( !;i~.;t)I+:j t r, f :3 (,' 1 ~ '~~ r~T~ieT1C~CtI c"o Y'~-~11t~c1~ ;I_(~,1~ ;i , ,,~~~~~ ,;, r)i+ut~<?(~, ~. ,;'i !!f i' i[t<> ~)i'C~t~oSed ~ r:~1C~I1L ~S'C ~!_~~i;~i '' .-i. a C~a~11 ., =~~i ,~, ,L,.Lij i _~j", ~~' F ~+ ~~ ~i <?~E ale a~~~r<Jj>~ ,~t~ ~,-.ii? +!. i>~~:~1~ c~1rE.~tt~- t~ ._, ,t~. ~l, i%~ti ~_iaU ii~,~', ;tl_~ _ i7reseili~y ~lnae2"w;;y1~ `3L3£;f, t3VllOn wCiLtiFi ,ilk{) 1 fl~il('._I!~'.t1L _ti;U{ !',' f'C~r1l~~ f~l'. 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"~11t1 Silt)'',./ iil !.!l`'. draff ~C}L11lIZJ ~~ Cflai~C,i YC~SL'-li i'1 ~~ '~.Ct lL3C t~rlC.l ~ }°t'.'l'ili~ ~ipp[,?ctC:i1 i'~ tytt.)lt~j" i-~~lan~~gerr~ent and eo>.ile1 serve to ene~ urag~ further appliett~ic~ns ~~t pi-~~:~ ~~~ef~1 ~~niJ ~, 1 ~~~ ,> i.~i<ii~' t.'.~lll'.liilcti iii'.i;~3~i~~i`i"1C'I'l~ ~t~{~ :;i"~1i:(' Li!~~,'.ii~~i?"i~~ c~~C?Lli ~~'IC' >i~~'i1i~l1 ~i if1C' E~ci-nrnirli~~aii~ ~_cr,+ri~C~S t1~e e.~~l~1i17t~neril ~~i .~~,i~.~hLlrst ~s a m~~or `fut~ servic:<~ ~tilt~rt~~~1~~ ~ ~c~~~. 1'ou~~~ l~ilJ~ 01~!~ l~ii; ~1~~fi ~;~~1~~,~: `r'oU~~~sl~i~~ t~f{~rc~-Meclonte, `~~~~ ~~~~dc~uncil I~ia~-I> l~itken dick I~Iewlc~ve Bn~an ackel~ ~raigl~LTrst Land Gc~r~.