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04 01 2009 CoW AgendaTOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2009 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: None. 5. CONSENT AGENDA: a) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority highlights, meeting held on March 13, 2009. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. b) S.E. Bragg, Caviller & Company LLP, correspondence dated March 23, 2009 re: 2008 Year End Audit. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. c) Garfield Dunlop, MPP, Simcoe North, correspondence dated March 18, 2009 re: Link or By-Pass between the Regional Municipality of York and County of Simcoe. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. 6. COMMUNICATIONS: a) Carol Trainor, Director of Corporate ServiceslClerk, Township of Springwater, correspondence dated March 25, 2009 re: Request for Township of Oro-Medonte Representation, Court of Revision, Hwy. 93 Drainage Works. b) Harry Alkema, Chairperson, Muscular Dystrophy, correspondence dated March 18, 2009 re: Request to Waive Tent Permit Fee, Trehaven Muscular Dystrophy Easter Seal Golf Tournament, July 11, 2009. c) Barb McKay, correspondence dated January 28, 2009 re: Request to Purchase, 8 Orillia Road. 7. REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: a} Councillor Allison, re: Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA). 8. ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND GORPORATE SERVICES: a} Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, memorandum correspondence dated March 25, 2449 re: Noise By-Law, No. 2409-424 -Set Fines. 9. TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: None. 10. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: a} Report No. DS 2409-24, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Site Plan Agreement 2449-SPA-01 (Pratham Corporation} Part Lot 1, Concession 14, Being all of PIN 58534-4336 (LT), 9114 Highway 12 West. b) Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, memorandum correspondence re: Bill 154, Green Energy Act [to be distributed at meeting]. 11. EMERGENCY SERVICES: None. 12. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: a} Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and Community Services, correspondence received March 24, 2449 re: Oro-Medonte History Association, 160t" Anniversary, Oro African Church. b) 10:04 a.m. Robert ~ackhart, The RETHINK Group, re: Strategic Facility Plan. 13. IN-GAMERA: None. 14. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC CLARIFYING AN AGENDA ITEM 15. ANNOUNCEMENTS 16. ADJOURNMENT ADDENDUM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Wednesday, April 1, 2009 6. COMMUNICATIONS: d) Rich Foshay, Tina Tanzi, Alan Lossing, Theresa Abreu, John Abreu, correspondence dated March 27, 2009 re: Application No. 2008-A-51. e) Bruce Stanton, MP, Simcoe North, correspondence dated March 19, 2009 re: Recreation Infrastructure program (RInC). 7. REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: b) Councillor Agnew, re: Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society Recognition. 9. TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: a) Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services, memorandum correspondence dated March 31, 2009 re: Tree Seedling Distribution. 13. IN-CAMERA: a) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, re 104, Plan 51 M-368, being Part 1, Plan 51 R-35715). b) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, re (Encroachment -Plan 626). Property Matter (Part of Block Properly Matter ,, 4>. ~'f ~~ Nt~TTAWASAGA VAl~LEY CONSERVATICIN AUTHORITY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS w ,- NVCA BQAFZQ QF D/RECTORS MEETING -No. 03/09 March 93 2009 NVCA ti``' ~1tilA~`,i;~~~~r~F'a'Y~lf7 f°1C}C CQlVTi'It11TT~E F~F?NIEL) The NVCA will be celebrating its 50t'' anniversary an May 5, 2010. Vice Chair Joan Sutherland and New Tecumseth member Rick Milne volunteered to join the ad hoc committee that has been formed to plan a celebration. ~~?A~?Li ~';?t~=~~<<~'~P~Z, 0IC`3~'~ AG1~fNST ST,4FF ~C7N~LTCTl1VG REPC~l~'T ~t~C?UT NVCA $OARI) M~?'~•~'i3~? "~°~CACTIt1~1 After receiving a request for the NVCA to consider reducing the number of board members to one member per municipality, staff asked for the Board's approval to consult with municipalities having two board members. Board members voted against the request as those members present from two-member municipalities Hated their satisfaction with the current system. Furthermore, members representing one-member municipalities did not want to dictate which system to use on behalf of the two-member municipalities. Achange in the make up of the board requires unanimous board member approval. Future Meetings and Events Far more information contact: Executive Committee meeting 04/09, March 27 Wayne Wilson, CAO1Secretary-Treasurer Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival, Rpril 4 & 5 705-424-1479, ext. 225 Friends of Minesing Wetlands Spring Canoe Trips, Apri14 & 11 vsranrilson(>a nvca.on.ca Board meeting 04109, April 17 S n~ i -'c°~4 ~ki ~~ ` .. ~>. Caviller & Company ~~p - CHARTERED ACCOU NTANTS -- Telephone 705/445-2020 Fax 705/444-5833 Email sbragg a~gaviller.on.ca Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LoL 2xo 115 Hurontario Street 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 130 Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 3Z4 March 23, 2009 rJ.~ -r- Please Mark Your Reply For The Attention Of S. E. Bragg, B.B.A., CA ~~ MAR 2 4 200 ~RC~-tv'tEC~~(~"±'~ Ta~~~~~~~P Attention: Harry Hughes, Mayor Dear Mayor Hughes: Re: 2008 Year End Audit We recently completed the audit of The Township of Oro-Medonte for the year ended December 31, 2008. The objective of an audit is to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, and it is not designed to identify matters that may be of interest to management in discharging its responsibilities. Accordingly, an audit would not necessarily identify all such matters. We identified the following matters, which may be of interest to Council and management: Formal disaster recovery plan required There is no formal computer disaster recovery plan. As the Township becomes more and more reliant on computer hardware, software and electronic data, this becomes a more important issue. In the event of a catastrophe, the loss of important accounting information could mean significant time and resources to re-create the data. Other departments in the municipality would certainly be impacted as well. Our recommendation is to prepare a formal disaster recovery plan at your earliest convenience. A copy of this plan should be stored both on-site and off-site. Management comments: While procedures are in place thaf will allow the municipality to recover from a computer disaster on a timely basis, lT staff will endeavour to document these procedures in a formal disaster recovery plan. Tangible Capital Asset Initiative The tangible capital asset initiative has progressed well to date, thanks in large part to the efforts of the Treasurer. However, in order for it to progress further, a concerted and joint ~~~~~ Owen Sound ~~~ Collingwood ~--- - --Walkerton Meaford `I -2- 56 . a effort is needed from all departments. This means that further information related to the inventories from each department must be submitted to the Treasurer to ensure that the Township is in compliance with the new PSAB Handbook Section 3150. Full implementation is required by December 31, 2009 to ensure a clean audit opinion. Our recommendation is that departments make this project a priority in the very near future. The costing information related to the inventories should be compiled and submitted to Treasury as soon as possible. This is a large project and needs to be completed this fiscal year. Management comments: This requirement was reviewed by the Senior Management Team and all members are aware of their role in compiling the required data in the stipulated timeframe. This communication is prepared solely for the information of Council and is not intended for any other purpose. We accept no responsibility to a third party who uses this communication. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Paul Gravelle and all of the treasury staff for their assistance and complete co-operation during our audit. Please feel free to call with any comments or questions at your convenience. Yours very truly CAVILLER & COMPANY ~~P Per ~ ~~ SEB/bc ~~/ cc: Robin Dunn, CAO cc: Paul Gravelle, Treasurer Ontario tEGIStATiVE ASSEMBLY GAREIELD DUNLOP, M.P.P. Simcoe North March 18, 2009 Mayor H.S. Hughes Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 Oro ON LOL 2X0 Dear Mayor Hughes: ~y x~ ~''~ MAR 2 6 2009 ~:i~~~Pv1ED4NT~ 5~ - I Constituency Officr's: ^ 14 Coldwater Road West P.O. Box 2320 Orillia, Ontario L3V 652 Tel. (705) 326-3246 1-800304-7341 Fax (705) 326-9579 ^ 482 Elizabeth Street Midland, Ontario L4R 1Z8 Tel. (705) 526-8671 Fax (705) 526-8600 Thank you for forwarding me a copy of your letter addressed to Michelle L. Francis, Deputy Clerk of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury regarding the resolution passed by your Council. The resolution adopted by the Council supports the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury's motion regarding the Bradford By-Pass. I appreciate you for keeping me up-to-date on the issues of concern to you, your Council and the residents of Oro-Medonte. S i>{icerel~, C Simcoe North ^ MAILING ADDRESS: Garfield Dunlop, M.P.P • 4th Floor, Legislative Building • Toronto ON M7A 1A8 • Tet. (416) 325-3855• Fax (416) 325-9035 E-mail: garfield.dunlop@pc.ola.org Website: www.garfielddunlopmpp.com ~~ a THE CORPORATION OF THE T~k~n ~°''~. ~'~`'~ '~'u, 4; 148 Line 7 5.. Box i00 (/''"'~\ T Ora, Ontario LOL 2X0 '~' , / ,~~ N ~ ~ I ~ Phone (705) 487-2171 1 ~/ y~ 1 1 .1 1 F~c (705) 487-0133 ~~~ www.oro-medonte.ca ~~ February 20, 2009 Michelle L. Francis, Deputy Clerk Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Clerk`s Department 100 Dissette Street, Unit 7&8, P.O. Box 100 Bradford, ON L3Z 2A7 Re: Resolution for Bradford By-Pass; Regional Municipality of York and the County of Simcoe Dear Ms. Francis: At its Council meeting of January 28, 2009, the Council of the Township of Oro- Medonte adopted the following motion with respect to the above-noted matter: "Be it resolved that 1. The correspondence dated January 20, 2009 from Michelle Francis, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and verbal information presented by Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Resolution, Bradford By-Pass; Regional Municipality of York and the County of Simcoe be received. 2. That the Township of Oro-Medonte supports the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury's request. 3. And Further That Garfield Dunlop, MPP Simcoe North, the Regional Municipality of York, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and the County of Simcoe be notified, under the Mayor's signature, of Council's decision. " Thank you and should you require any additions{ information, please feel free to contact me directly at 705-487-2171 ext. 2250. Your sincerely, H.S. Hugh Mayor /so Enc#: Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Resolution Cc: Gafield Dunlop, MPP Simcoe North RegjQnal Munic' all sal Yor County of Simccs~'} "~~~ ~' ~r TCJ-WN t3F BRADFORD 'WEST GWIi.l.1MBURY RES4i.U7'lt)N Date: December 16, 2008 Re~solu#3on No.: 2008154- ~~ ~~~ (p~"t~--~ Page 1 of 2 lU~ved by: Seconded by: "WHEREAS the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury's 4ff~cial Plan provides consistent poticy framework which n~cognizes and protects the in#egriiy of munic~al initiatives for social, fiscal, and environmental responsibilit~s for the conditions of growth and development that are expected to occur within the Town; AND WHEREAS the County of Simcoe C)ffiaal Plan provides policies which identifies growth and development areas wrthin the County and recognizes the growth of Bradford West Gwillimbury to a population of 47,500; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario through the Places to Grow policy identifies grower and development areas throughout the Province of Ontario; ,~ AND WHEREAS many municipalities prov~ie focal infrastructure and transportation routes which impact and affect neighbouring communities; AND WHEREAS the Warden of the County of Simcoe and Metrolinx foster a plan to incorporate a Link or Bypass between the Regional Municipality of York and County of Simcg to encourage So+~al, Ecorwmical and Recreational benefits to all residents of the Proving Ontario. TOWN ©F BRA[)FQRd WEST GWlGl.lMBURY RESflLUTlt]-N Date: !)ecemb~ 16, 200!3 2of2 NOW TNEREF©RE be it resolved that Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury undertake d sions with the County of Simcxre, Regional Municipality of York, and neighbouring municipalities to foster dialogue lobbying the Government of Canada and Province of +C3ntaria to partner with loratl municipalities to develop and enhance transportation and transit routes far these growth areas and neighbouring communities." C~arrl+~d {) Defgatsd ( ) C}R ~IlAYC7-R Irwin, Doug From: Trainor, Carol [CaraLTrainar Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 5:52 PM To: Irwin, Doug Cc: Archer, Mark; Tom Pridham Subject: Hwy. 93 Drain -Court of Revision Hello Daug: At the Council meeting held last evening, Springwater Council held a public meeting far the consideration of the drainage works at Hwy. 93 around C}rr lake. The fallowing motion was passed: THAT the Public Meeting for the Consideration of the Drainage Works far the Highway 93 Drain, and the Engineer's Report, be received as held this Twenty Fourth day of March, 2009 in The Township of Springwater Council Chambers; and THAT the Court of Revision for the Highway 93 Drainage Works shall sit on Friday, the Twenty Fourth day of April, 2009 at 1:00 in the afternoon, in the Council Chambers of the Kenzie Knox Building, Elmvale, Ontario to hear appeals to the assessment of costs for the Highway 93 Drainage Works. By-law 2009 - 019, being a by-law to provide for Drainage Works along Highway 93, and to allow for the collection of assessments upon the properties an the Drain, was subsequently given first and second reading. The next step in the process is far the Court of Revision to be held an Friday, April 24 at 1:00, as Hated in the resolution. The Court of Revision is to be comprised of two members of Springwater Council, and one representative from Oro-Medonte Council. Would you please respond to me with the name of the individual who will be representing Oro-Medonte through this process at your earliest convenience? Please advise if you require any further information. Thanks very much. Carol. Carol O. Trainor, A.M.C.T. Director of Corporate Services/Clerk The Township of Springwater 1110 Highway 2b MIDHURST, Ontario ~.0~ ixo 705-728-4784, ext. 2026 :,~ ~ 1"r~ ~d Ifhf/y.s. ~alese canstder fe ertv~rnrrsnt ~csre rirttirs t~fs e-rraail 1 ~ ~',_.,~ ~Ji~i~...'~l~iEt.~~~.4,i~ ~. p t._„- H tl 3 V +=13x11 /"` ~ ~~o A_..._...~._...~.......__4,., 18TH ANNUAL { ~~ TREHAVEN ~IUSC[.~TLAR DYSTI2CJPHY CC)l~ZML.INITY CHARITY ~,, GOLF T(~L~RNAMENT ~,a .Tu1v 11,20119 Oro Medonte Township Attn. Town Counsel Box 100 Oro Ontario LOL 2X0 Dear Counsel Members, 18/03/09 As Chair person far the Annual Trehaven Muscular Dystrophy Community Charity Golf Tournament I am respectfully requesting that the permit fee far the 30' x 70' push pole tent be wavered. This event is in its eighteenth year being hosted at the Trehaven Galf & Country Club. The Tournament is operated by a volunteer board with all proceeds being directed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association for research and community charities for families with children with disabilities in this geographical area. Each year this event hosts two hundred and fifty to three hundred participants from around the province including many fire- fighters. It is the carnmittee's goal each year to make this a fully donated event sa that all the proceeds will be directed to intended organizations. The Trehaven Golf Course each year has closed its doors to the general public and donates the full use of the golf course to our venture. Community businesses in Orillia, Oro- Medonte, and Barrie provide overwhelming support through the donation of prizes and sponsorships for the Tournament and Muscular Dystrophy. The enjoyable aspect of this event is that because it is so well supported by community through donations we as the committee can maintain this Tournament as an event that all can afford to attend. Each golfer has an entrance fee of seventy dollars which includes a day of golf, dinner, and prize. This year the tournament will be held on July 11 2009. Over the past seventeen years the Annual Trehaven Muscular Dystrophy Community Charity Golf Tournament has raised $370,000.00. Last year our one day event in its self raised $20,431.00. The tent which has been partially sponsored by the Oro District Lions is a 30' x 70' push pole tent and will tse erected by Barrie Tent & Awning. It is the Committees hope that this Counsel will again consider our request and waver the cost for the permit. I look forward to your response. Thank you, respectfully submitted, Harry Alkema Chair Person Muscular Dystrophy Easter Seals Chair Person 61 Shoreline Dr. RR# 1 Hawkestone Ont. LOL 1T0 Voice 705-326-5842 Email halkem a~roges.c } IYH1t~11, DOUt,~ From: Barb McKay Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2Qt?9 3.57 PM To: Irwin, Daug Cc: Barb McKay Subject: Lot 57 Plan 588 - 8 Orillla Rd Doug Irwin, My name is Barb McKay and I am writing to you today to inquire about a piece of property which I believe the township owns. My husband and I are owners of Lots 66 and 67 and we would like to request an appraisal of Lot 57 Plan 589 if possible. If you could advise us with respect to a price that would be appreciated as we are interested in purchasing Lot 57. The municipal address of this property is 8 Orillia Rd. Thank you and looking forward to your reply. Sincerely, Barb McKay OF Opp THE COR('ORATION Of THE r~~ ~ 4,k.~~...;.trt _. _.,. ~,h .~~_~ f i .. .rl.,.,`aar Js'.. _r ~~Q'tj _n ~ _. -~ - I ~,~• ~_~ ~ ~o~~~~ 1~ -~ ~ ~ -- of ~_ w,,.,, 148 Line 7 S., Box I00 Oro. Ontario LOL 2X0 Phone ~~os, 4s~-z I ~ I Fax (705) 487-0133 www.oro-medonte.r~ !~ ~ ~ February 10, 2009 Ms. Barb McK_ ay c/o bkmckav Re: Procosed Purchase of 8 Orilila Rd.. Lot 57, Plan 589 Dear Ms. McKay: This will confirm receipt of your email correspondence dated January 28, 2009 with respect to the above-noted matter. Please find attached By-Law No. 2007-83, and amending By-Law No. 2007-104, which establishes apolicy/procedure with respect to the sale and other disposition of land. Also attached is an excerpt of By-Law 2008-65, the Township's Fees and Charges By- Law. Item #9 identifies anon-refundable Administration Fee which will allow staff to proceed with the matter. If you would like to proceed, please remit the $250.00 non-refundable fee. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the undersigned. Yours tru J: Dd~gl - in Director f rporate Services/Clerk Encls. ,. ~~ 8 ORIL~IA ROAD t~ ,'~. i ~, LOT 66 LOT 67 SIMCOE )Q,~ 0 10 120 140 co W _z J sa ^ Meters ~~-i Teeter, Janette From: Rich Foshay Sent: Friday, March 27, 20091:52 PM To: Teeter, Janette Subject: Re: Corresp attached, Application No. 2008-A-51 Friday, March 27, 2009 Dear Councillors of Oro-Medonte: We would like to begin this letter by stating that our Catherine Street group appreciates the time and effort you have given to our views. We know that each of you want what is best for our Township....which we believe to be a wonderful place to live. The purpose of this letter is to express to you some of our further thoughts following the Council meeting on March 25. Catherine Street is a residential neighbourhood. The Township of Oro-Medonte believed that these types of streets should not have auxiliary structures larger than 70 square meters (approx. 800 sq. ft). The `spirit' and `intent' of the by- law is pretty clear.....why would a family need a structure on its' property that is larger than 70 square meters when they chose to live in a family neighbourhood? Everyone would agree that there should be occasions for flexibility with any guideline or rule.....we do not live in an entirely `black and white' world. In this circumstance, the adjustment of this by-law, in our opinion, would not show flexibility, but rather a complete break from the `spirit' and `intent' of the by-law in order to facilitate business equipment. Following the two presentations at Council the other night, some of the questions being asked by members of Council to the Planning Department staff led us to believe that there is a belief amongst some members of Council that not allowing Mr. Gannon to build the 140 meter square shed would simply mean that Mr. Gannon would build three 70 meter square sheds back-to-back-to back.......mere inches apart. In affect, a 210 meter square structure that is three times the size of the by-law. So, the conclusion that some on Council may make is.....why deny the one large shed when he can build 3 smaller ones closely together? Is it acceptable to the residents of Oro-Medonte for applicants to navigate around the intent and spirit of by-laws through technicalities and loopholes (3 garages built inches apart)? Does anyone believe that the people who originally made the by-laws established for our neighbourhood intended for this to happen? Would the citizens of our Township feel comfortable accepting an application not based on its' own merit but based on an alternative that clearly shatters the size requirement and more importantly the intent and spirit of the by-law? Is it acceptable to our Township to make decisions based on the premise ........"well it's not good, but the alternative is worse? Let us make a decision on this issue that respects the original intent of the people of Oro-Medonte who made the guidelines initially. By deciding to challenge the decision to allow the construction of this garage to the O.M.B., we will be saying that we are interested in respecting the nature of streets like Catherine in Oro-Medonte and the zonong guidelines that govern them for the people who live on them. ~u c1 -~ The Abreu, Lossing and Tanzi-Foshay families are making a stand to say that the spirit and intent of the zoning by-law is valuable to the people of this Township. Technicalities and loopholes are realities in our world, but it does not mean that we have to stand for them when they clearly lead to conclusions that were not intended. Did the people of our Township envision three 70 meter square garages being built inches apart in a residential neighbourhood? Would the average neighbour in our Township want that next door? We believe they would not. We also do not believe that because the Planning Department says that this can happen (3 garages together), does not mean the people of Oro- Medonte agree.....let's not resign ourselves to this. Can you imagine neighbourhoods with this reality in them? Regardless of what the final decision of the Ontario Municipal Board is, we believe that our Council can make a statement to its' residents by opposing applications that clearly contravene the spirit and intent of its' guidelines for neighborhoods like ours. Again, we would like to thank you all for the time and concern you have given to our views. Sincerely, Rich Foshay Tina Tanzi Alan Lossing Theresa Abreu John Abreu f E March 19, 2009 ~ ~ HOUSE OF COMMONS CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES E Mayor Harry Hughes ;.;'~' ., 0 2009 Township of Oro/Medonte ~~ E_L~~:.li~ ~~ 148 Line 7 South ~-C~V1Jf`~~~i~ ~.. Oro ON LOL 2X0 ------- _.__.._ _ . ®ttawa Room 702 Dear Mayor Hughes and Council: Justice Building Ottawa oN x1A oA6 As you may know, our government announced a $500 million over two years Te1:613-992-6582 Fax: 613-996-3128 Recreation Infrastructure program (RInC) in our Economic Action Plan. I know that there is a great deal of interest in this program from communities in Simcoe North. While the full details of the application process have yet to be released, I did want to provide you with a general description of the RInC program. Recreational Infrastructure Canada: RInC is being delivered through Canada's regional economic development agencies, in Ontario's case, it will be provided through FedNor and Industry ~~, _ ~ Canada. ~ i r, _~ Eligible Categories: ~~ ~\~ ~ 1J Arenas Bruce Stanton 2J Gymnasia Member of Parliament 3J Swimming Pools Depute 4J Sports fields Simcoe North/Nord 5J Other multi-purpose facilities whose primary function is to promote physical activity There are two main criteria for project eligibility. First, the main emphasis of the program will be on rehabilitating or renovating existing facilities and the work must be materially completed by March 31, 2011. New constructions will only be Orillia approved on an exceptional basis. Second, applicants must attest to the s7s west street south incrementality of their projects -they must prove that the project cannot go willow court, unit 2A ahead without federal funding. Orillia, ON L3 V 7N6 Te1:705-327-0513 Fax: 705-327-8310 With respect to cost-sharing, the federal government will provide up to a 50 percent share of the total funding. However, federal contributions are capped at $1 million. Midland 504 Dominion Avenue Midland, ON L4R 1P8 Te1:705-527-7654 1 Fax:705-527-7668 ~~ As soon as more information is available on the RInC application procedure,, I will be certain to bring it to your attention. Of course, if you have any further questions, please let me know. MEMORANDUM To: Doug Irwin From: Gary Skelding Date: March 25, 2009 "/r>ir~rl~ltif~ ~~f~ Prtaru~ I-~~~~~i1~~~~1c~, Iar;itirr~~r ~~z-t~it~~ Subject: Noise By-law No. 2009-024 -Set fines We have received an inquiry from the Provincial Attorney General office, Justice Department, questioning the need fora $500.00 set fine for the Noise By-Law. This amount is apparently much higher then at other locations. I have canvassed a number of other Townships and it appears that they have established their set fines far the Noise By-Laws in the area of $125.00 to $155.00. On reviewing our submission and after discussion with other Municipal Law Enforcement Officers I now feel that we should reduce our set fines from the $500.00 to $150.00. This level of fine will encourage a charged person to make an out of court settlement which will reduce our court time. If we insist on the $500.00, each charge will end up in courk with the defendant looking far a reduction in the fine. This defeats the purpose of short form wordings. Should we encounter a situation where the individual refuses to comply with the Ontario Provincial Police and the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer then we should proceed by way of a Part 111 Summons and ask the Justice of the Peace far a substantial fine (up to $5000.00) based on the results of the Police and M.L.E.O. investigation. ;; ..~' ~~ ~` '~ G.K. Skelc~ng Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer ~ ... MEMORANDUM CJ2d1t2S~t2~' 4~ ~Prnud Heritage, .~xci~gng Future To: Mayor & Council cc: Robin Dunn CAO From: Jerry Ball R.M. File #: Date: March 31 2009 Roll #: Subject: Tree Seedling Distribution At the Committee of the Whole meeting of December 17, 2008 it was recommended that the Township of Oro-Medonte support the distribution of seedling tree project and provide a facility for this event. Council also requested that the OMEGA group undertake this activity as an environmental initiative. Michelle Hudolin from Severn Sound Environmental Association has contacted my office to clarify the date of Saturday May 2, 2009 from 9:OOam to 11:OOam.for the distribution which is scheduled to be held at the North Pit sand storage building. Ms. Hudolin has also requested that the municipality provide a'/2 ton truck to pick up the seedlings at the Tay works yard and that a staff member be present on Saturday during the distribution. As this request was not in the original motion could Council please provide further instructions regarding this matter? Jerry Ball ~, REPQRT _ "~ ~~ ~~~~?('li~jll~? t~~ ~- ..%/' off ~--~",~,~ ,t~~~(~t',~C.,~,~1 >` I~raa~d ~I~~r~it~is,~c~, };.~rrtin~~ I~~ia~ris~~ Report No. DS 2009-020 To: Committee of the Whole Prepared By: Steven Farquharson, B.URPL Meeting Date: Subject: Site Plan Motion # April 1, 2009 Agreement 2009-SPA-01 {Pratham Roll #: Corporation) R.M.S. File #: D11 38853 4346-020-004-23300 Part Lot 1, Concession 14, Being all of PIN 58530-0336 (LT), 9110 Hi hwa 12 West RECOMMENDATION(S): Requires Action }( For Information Only It is recommended: 1. THAT Report Na. DS 2009-020 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Township of Oro-Medonte enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Pratham Corporation to construct a new gas bar canopy and new underground storage tanks at 9110 Highway 12 West. 3. THAT the Clerk prepares a By-law far Council's consideration to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Pratham Corporation far the lands described as Part Lot 1, Concession 14, Being all of PIRI 58530-0336 (LT), 9110 Highway 12 West, Roll # 4346-020-004-23300. 4. AND THAT the owners be notified of Council's decision. BACKGROUND: The owner is proposing to construct a new 61.3 square metre gas bar canopy, with new underground storage tanks. ANALYSIS: The subject lands are designated "Rural Settlement Area" by the Official Plan. Section C3.2 of the OP lists permitted uses for the Rural Settlement Area designation, and includes "small scale commercial uses that serve the needs of the settlement area and the surrounding rural area". Such uses that are found in this type of small scale commercial use include service stations and as such, the existing use complies with the policies of the Official Plan. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date April 1, 2009 Report No. DS 2009-020 Page 1 of 5 The subject land is zoned General Commercial (GC) Zone and a "Motor Vehicle Service Station" is listed as being a permitted use. Staff has reviewed the application as proposed. The applicant has obtained a permit from the Ministry of Transportation, which states that they have no objections to a setback from Highway 12. The applicatian is consistent with the Township's Zoning By-law and the Site Plan guidelines. FINANCIAL: N/A. POLICIES/LEGISLATION: Township of Ora-Medonte Official Plan Township of Oro-Medonte Zoning By-law 97-95 The Planning Act, Section 41 CONSULTATIONS: County of Simcoe- Indicated that the intersection of Horseshoe Valley Road and Highway 12 are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportatian Township of Severn- No Concerns MTO-Building and Land Use Permit has been issued for the canopy and underground storage tanks. A Site Plan Control Technical Committee Meeting was held on August 26, 2008, and was attended by the applicant and applicant's consultant. No concerns were raised by staff or Committee members at this meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Schedule 1: Location Map Schedule 2: Site Plan Attachment 3: Site Plan Agreement CONCLUSION: The application to construct a new 61.3 square metre gas bar canopy and new underground storage tanks constitutes a permitted use, and is consistent with the requirements of the General Commercial (GC) Zone. It is recommended that Site Plan Application 2009-SPA-01 be approved. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date April 1, 2009 Report No. DS 2009-020 Page 2 of 5 Respectfully submitted: f ~ Ff ~'. Steven Farquharson, B.URPL Intermediate Planner Reviewed by, Glenn White, MCIP, RPP Manager, Planning Services SMT Approval l Comments: MBA-c,.t~ Z `~ 10 ~ .---~~'~ C.A.O. Approval 1 Comments: .~' DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date April 1, 2009 Report No. DS 2009-020 Page 3 of 5 SCHEDULE 1: LC?CATIQN MAP 2009-SPA-03 {Pratham Corpt~ration) ~5~ ~~ ;~ ~~"y ~ ~~ / ~', J Q , ~. ~y , ~1 E` Tavrnshp of Se+~~ern 4 ;{ t f cc rr ~~"i~~L ~~IS`J`~ j i i i I I i ~ ! L~~EV.fEV~_Ot~l!~1E ' ,~ ____ ~_~~ ~.____ ~_._. _.. v _._.~ a cv ~j ~~ ~I ~C~~1y 3 %L ~C t H C~F2 i= SN C3E-VAL-L-i_ Y-RC3AD _-___W___ - ______..~ ~.~ ...____ ~~ t } ~~ }' I ~ ti ~, ~ ~ ~ t~' C3RSEF2-DRIVE ', 5ub~ed lands ~ , ~ ~ 1 ~ '~:; ~ ~~ ~~~~ ~ ~ 1~a3C1 6Q 4Q 12p t~leters E DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date April 1, 2009 Report Na. DS 2009-020 Page 4 of 5 SCNEDU~E 2: SITE PLAN 20Q9-SPA-01 (Pratham CarpOratiOn) ^. _. _ _ v_.._R a ~.. _. _ ~... t ;: ~ ~ ', ~.~ ', • • • '. . ^ ... . .. ~ . . _ . ~ • .. I • i .. i ~_.. __. ~ i ~ • i .:• i ~: ~. i i i "'., _: i_ ~__.. _ _.~ -_ - ,. ," ~ ~ '. '; 'i _.___..._. ..__....... ~ _.______ ' ~? I ., ~ DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date April 1, 2009 Report No. DS 2009-020 Page 5 of 5 APPENDIX "A" SITE PLAN AGREEMENT -between - PRATHAM CORPORATION -and- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE DESCRIPTION OF !-ANDS Part of Lot 1, Concession 14, Medonte as in 80793137 Being all of PIN 58530-0336 (~T) 9110 Highway 12 West Roll # 4346-020-004-23300 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE COUNTY OF SIMCOE March, 2009 By-Law No. 2009-_ THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE SITE PLAN AGREEMENT TAE~E OF CCINTENTS Section 1 Covenants by the Owner Section 2 Govenants by the Township Section 3 Development Restrictions Section 4 Development Changes Section 5 Security Section 6 Compliance Section 7 Co-operation Section 8 Binding Effect Section 9 Severability of Clauses Section 10 Save Harmless SCHEDULES Schedule "A" Legal Description of i_ands Schedule `B" Site Plan Schedule "C" Deeds and Easements to be Conveyed Schedule "D" Itemized Estimate of Cost of Construction 2 SITE PLAN CONTROL AGREEMENT This Agreement made, in triplicate, this day of , 24{19 , in accordance with Section 41 of the Planning. Act. BETWEEN: Pratham Corporation Hereinafter called the "Owner" PARTY OF THE FIRST PART -and- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE Hereinafter called the "Township" PARTY OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Owner has applied to the Township of Oro-Medonte to permit construction of a gas canopy and new underground storage tank on lands described in Schedule "A", attached hereto; AND WHEREAS the Township has enacted a By-law to provide for the designation of the lands as a "Site Plan Control Area"; AND WHEREAS the Owner intends to develop the lands in accordance with the Site Plan attached hereto as Schedule "B"; NOW THEREFORE This Agreement Witnesseth THAT in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. COVENANTS BY THE OWNER The Owner covenants and agrees as follows: a) The Owner owns the subject lands described in Schedule "A", attached hereto, and has provided the Township with a Registered Deed containing the legal description of the subject lands. b) This Agreement may be registered against title to these subject lands and shaA take priority over any subsequent registrations against the title to the subject lands. c) No work shall be performed on the lands, nor any use made of the subject lands with respect to the proposed development, except in conformity with all the provisions of this Agreement. d) The Owner shall, prior to the execution of this Agreement, obtain all necessary permits and approvals from the Township and from all Ministries and Agencies, including, but not limited to, the County of Simcoe. e} The Owner shall, prior to the execution of this Agreement, pay all municipal taxes and charges related to obtaining the approval of these lands for the intended use. f) The Owner shall pay a refundable deposit for such reasonable costs as may be involved to the Township in having its solicitor, engineer, planner and staff, perform any work in connection with this Agreement, including the preparation, drafting, execution, and registration of this Agreement. The Owner acknowledges and agrees that the Owner shall be responsible for the cast of performance of all the Owner's obligations hereunder, unless the context otherwise requires. Every provision of this Agreement, by which the Owner is obligated in any way, shall be deemed to include the words "at the expense of the Owner", unless specifically stated otherwise. The refundable deposit for expenses and actual cast shall be $N/A. The Owner shall replenish the refundable deposit, to its full amount, when the expenses and actual costs are submitted by the Township. g} The Owner shall have delivered to the Township, all TransfersJDeeds, Discharges and Easements, or other documents required by Schedule "C", as well as certification from the Owner's solicitor that the TransferlDeeds and Easements shall provide the Township with good title, free and clear from all encumbrances. h) The Owner agrees that prior to issuance of a Building Permit, a Sewage System Permit approval must be received by the Township/Ministry of the Environment. 2. COVENANTS BY THE TOWNSHIP The Township covenants and agrees as follows: a} That the Township has enacted a By-law to permit construction of a canopy and new underground storage tank described on the Site Plan. b} That the Township agrees that subject to compliance by the Owner with all relevant Municipal By-laws and Provincial Statutes and Regulations, the Owner may proceed to develop the subject lands, as indicated on the Site Plan attached hereto as Schedule "B", subject to the development restrictions contained herein. 3. DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTIONS The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that any use of the subject lands by the Owner shall be on and subject to the following terms and conditions: ( a} Site Plan The use and development of the subject lands shah be in accordance with and as set out on the Site Plan, attached hereto as Schedule "B" b} Li htin AA lighting systems installed outside, such as floodligh#s, shall be directed away from any adjacent residential use and/or roadway, not to cause interference in any way. c} Parking Areas and Driveways All parking areas and driveways shall be constructed in conformity with Sections 5.19 and 5.20 of By-law No. 97-95, as amended, and the Ontario Building Code Regulation #419186, and such parking areas, loading, and access areas shall be kept free and clear of snow and ice and kept adequately drained. All entrances shall be constructed, as in Schedule "B" attached. The Owner agrees to obtain all necessary approvals from the Ministry of Transportation, County of Simcoe and Township of Oro-Medante. d} Outside Storage No outside storage shall be permitted between any buildings on the premises and any street. Any other outside storage shall be contained in the fenced compound, as identified on Schedule "B" e} Garbage Storage The Owner agrees to provide suitable storage areas for garbage and waste, as shown an the Site Pian, and to install and maintain litter containers in and around development an the lands. All metal scrap and associated refuse contained in the fenced compound shall be removed on a weekly basis. f} Garbage Collection The Owner acknowledges and agrees that any Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (1. C. & I} and multi-unit locations (six (6} units and over} wilt not receive curb side waste collection services from the County of Simcoe. Each I. C. & I location and multi-unit residential location will be responsible far their own garbage and recycling disposal. g} ~andscaaing The Owner shall complete all landscaping and landscaped areas shown on the Site Plan, attached as Schedule "$"', as soon as weather permits, and all grading and sodding required, according to any Engineering drawings submitted, shall be done an all lawn areas. h} Erasion and Siltation Central The Owner must take all necessary precautions to prevent erosion and sedimentation of ditches and culverts, slopes, etc., within the Site Plan, and downstream prior to and during construction. The Owner agrees to maintain all erosion and siltation control devices in good repair until vegetative cover has been successfully established. 4. DEVELOPMENT CHANGES The parties acknowledge and agree that there shall be no changes to this Agreement or the Schedules attached hereto, unless and until such changes have been approved by all parties. It is the intention of the parties that material amendments to this Agreement be properly recorded. Such amendments may take the form of a registered Amending Agreement, an unregistered Agreement, exchange of correspondence, Memorandum of Confirmation, or notations on Engineering drawings. The nature of such record of amendment shall depend on circumstances. s 5. SECURITY Prior to signing the Agreement, the Owner will deposit, with the Treasurer of the Township, to cover the faithful performance of the obligations of the Owner arising under this Agreement, including but not limited to the construction of the works and services identified in Schedule "D" to this Agreement (the `°said Wark"}, the following securities: a} Cash in the amount of one hundred percent (100%} of the estimated cast of the said work, as approved by the Township Engineer and Township Council, or: b} An irrevocable Letter of Credit from a chartered bank, issued in accordance with the requirements of Schedule "E", with an automatic renewal clause in the amount of one hundred percent (100°l°} of the estimated costs of the said works, and as approved by the Township Engineer. The Letter of Credit shall be far a minimum guaranteed period of one (1 }year, or such time as the Township decides, and shall be renewed automatically, as necessary, thirty (3t7} days prior to expiration. c} The Township reserves the right to acceptor reject any of these alternative methods of providing securities. Prior to depositing the securities, the Owner's Engineer shall submit an estimate of the cost of the works to the Township Engineer for approval. When the cost estimate has been approved, it will be set out in Schedule "D" of this Agreement and will become the basis for the limits of the securities. d} Any Letter of Credit ar security filed with the Township is based upon the estimated cost of completing the various matters prescribed by this Agreement. However, all Letters of Credit and security received by the Township may be used as security for any item or any other matter which, under the terms of this Agreement, is the responsibility of the Owner, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, payment of engineering, legal, planning or other costs incurred by the Township, which are the responsibility of the Owner, under the temps of this Agreement. e} Upon written notification by the Owner's agent, certifying that all required works far which the Letter of Credit was submitted have been completed in accordance with the plans submitted and upon confirmation by the Township or its agent that the Owner's obligations under this Agreement have been completed, the Township will return said Letter of Credit. f} If in the event of default of the Owner under any of the provisions of this Agreement, it becomes necessary far the Township to realize on its security or deposits, then the Township shalt give, by registered mail, twenty-one (21 }day's notice, its intent to draw down an the security or deposit. 6. C(?MPLIANCE Any action taken by the Township or on its behalf, pursuant to this Agreement, shall be in addition to and without prejudice to any security or other guarantee given on behalf of the Owner far the performance of its covenants and agreements herein, and upon default an the part of the Owner hereunder, the Township shall, in addition to any other remedy available to it, be at liberty to utilize the provisions of Section 427 of the Municipa/Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended. ~. CO-CJPERATIC?N The Owner consents to the registration of this Agreement by the Township, upon the title of the subject lands, at the expense of the Owner and agrees to execute such further and other documents, consents or applications, as required, for the purpose of securing registration and giving effect to the provisions of this Agreement. ~~ ,v 8. BINDING EFFECT This Agreement, and everything contained herein, shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto, and upon the lands described in Schedule "A", attached hereto, such Schedule being a legal description of the lands, and it is further agreed that this Agreement shall be prepared, approved and registered an title. 9. SEVERABILITY OF CLAUSES Should any section, subsection, clause, paragraph, or provision of this Agreement be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Agreement as a whole or any part thereof, other than the provision so declared to be invalid. 10. SAVE HARMLESS The C}wner, on behalf of itself, its successors and assigns, agrees to indemnify and save harmless, the Township from and against any and all claims, suits, actions and demands whatsoever, which may arise either directly or indirectly by reason of any work or service performed by the Township, its servants ar sub-contractors in order to complete the work or services required to be completed under this Agreement, provided the subject matter of such action, suits, claims or demands was not caused intentionally or through grass negligence on the part of the Township, its servants or agents orsub-contractors. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereunto have affixed their respective seals under the hands of their proper officers duly authorized in that behalf. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED } ~~~,-~vv~--~^^ ~~~`~`t' } Pratham Corporation }Owner: Chaman Uppal j ) '~ } w ~ a i Uppal } The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medante } } per: ) H.S. Hughes, Mayor } J. Douglas Irwin, Clerk SCHEDULE "A" NOTE: It is understood and agreed that this Schedule forms part of the Site Plan Agreement between the Township of C1ro-Medonte and Pratham Corporation. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF t_ANDS Part of Lot 1, Concession 14, Medante Being all of PIN 58530-0336 {LT) 9110 Highway 12 West Roll # 4346-020-004-23340 SCHEDULE "B" NdTE: It is understood and agreed that this Schedule forms part of the Site Plan Agreement between the Township of Qro-Medonte and Pratham Corporation. SITE PLAN Site Plan Drawing is available from the Township of Oro-Medonte. SCHEDULE "C" NOTE: It is understood and agreed that this Schedule forms part of the Site Plan Agreement between the Township of Oro-Medonte and Pratham Corporation. DEEDS AND EASEMENTS TO BE CONVEYED All title documents shall be properly drawn and executed by the parties, with the appropriate dot or Block Number inserted in the description of the document, and the registered Plan Number shall be left blank, to be inserted by the solicitors for the parties after the Plan is registered and a Plan Number assigned. The consideration far all conveyances shall be the sum of Two Dollars ($2.40) and the cast of preparation, execution and registration thereof, shall be home by the Owner. All documents to be registered shall be prior approved by the solicitor for the Township. The following land and easement shall be conveyed: 1.0 LANDS TO BE CONVEYED TO THE TOWNSHIP N/A 2.0 DRAINAGE EASEMENTS TO BE CONVEYED TO THE TOWNSHIP N/A ~o ~~ ~~ SCHEDULE "D" NOTE: It is understood and agreed that this Schedule forms part of the Site Plan Agreement between the Township of Oro-Medante and Pratham Corporation. ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF COST OF CONSTRUCTION ITEMIZE CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE AMOUNT NtA 2. LETTERS OF CREDIT AMOUNT Letter of Credit to be provided by the Owner to ensure completion of all works required $5a0Q.00 under the terms of this Agreement, as noted in Section 5 herein. ~ a MEMORANDUM 1"dns~~p ~'~nud ~erEtage, Exciting Fut~sre To: Committee of the Whole From: Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services R.M. File #: Date: March 31, 2009 Subject: Green Energy Act 2009 (Bill 150) Roll #: This memo summarizes Bill 150 -the proposed Green Energy Act, 2009 and the potential implications to Oro-Medonte. On February 23, 2009 the proposed Green Energy Act, 2009 was introduced into the Ontario legislature. The Act has two main thrusts: to make it easier to bring renewable energy projects to life and to foster a culture of conservation. If passed, the legislation provides amendments to 21 pieces of existing legislation including: the Planning Act, Building Code Act 2002, Ontario Water Resources Act, Places to Grow Act, Ministry of Natural Resources Act, and Environmental Protection Act amongst others. The key policy initiatives contained within Bill 150 include: an enhanced policy commitment to conservation, smart grid, and renewable power generation; establishment of feed-in tariffs as the most cost effective way to procure renewable power; guaranteeing and prioritizing connection of renewable projects is fundamental in a successful strategy to grow a renewable power sector which will include smaller scale and community based projects; and the necessity for streamlining approvals while protecting neighbouring uses. The bill recognizes the need for action to address climate change and to meet Ontario's future energy needs; the Bill continues to provide protection to the public and the local environment while encouraging greener forms of generation. The consolidated approvals and the regulated minimum safeguard mechanisms identified in the Bill are intended to achieve this balance. The amendments to the Planning Act would exempt renewable energy generation facilities and renewable energy projects from municipal controls such as zoning by-laws, interim control by-laws, site plan control, and official plans. The proposed legislation would put the planning approvals for all renewable energy facilities and projects into the control of the Province and not the Township. The Province is intending to streamline the approvals process and encourage alternative energy production, reduce the cost of energy, reduce the consumption of non-renewable energy sources to help combat climate change and in turn create new jobs. The Province has stated that the intent of the Act is to put planning approvals with the province, as the Minister recognizes that some municipalities do not feel equipped to deal with renewable energy sources and sorting through the health and safety information to develop standards. It is also recognized that some municipalities will not support the province assuming the planning approval function; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has advised municipalities that they may want to consider the need to progress the development of standards or planning applications related to renewable energy sources. As Council is aware, the Township received an application for zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval on March 30, 2009 for a proposed solar farm. Given the legislation has not received Royal Assent, the Township will initiate the process of reviewing and considering this application. Bill 150 however does not clearly identify transition or implementation regulations for existing or future planning applications and the input local municipalities will provide once the Green Energy Act is approved. The legislation proposes to establish the Renewable Energy Facilitation Office to facilitate the development or renewable energy projects and work with proponents through application and approval process with a 6 month service guarantee to provide proponents with certainty and investor confidence. The Director of the Renewable Energy Facilitation Office will oversee applications for renewable energy approvals which is triggered whenever a project requires a certificate of approval (CofA), permit to take water, has noise or air impacts, or any other activity prescribed by regulations. Existing appeal rights will be extended to persons with respect to renewable energy approvals. The proposed amendments to the Environmental Protection Act deal with two matters: the approvals process and the right to appeal. The proposed legislation will streamline the approvals process from the current one or more approvals or permits under the Environmental Protection Act and the Ontario Water Resources Act, into a single new renewable energy approval. The second major amendment to the EPA deals with appeals or hearings. A hearing could be required only on the ground that engaging in the renewable energy project in accordance with a renewable energy approval would cause serious and irreversible harm to plant life, animal life, human health or safety or the natural environment. The proposed legislation would involve amendments to various statutes administered by the Ministry of Natural Resources including the Conservation Authorities Act, the Ministry of Natural Resources Act. A Conservation Authority will not be allowed to refuse the permission or impose conditions on the permission for development related to a renewable energy project, unless it is necessary to do so to control pollution, flooding, erosion or dynamic beaches. Renewable energy projects will be permitted in Conservation Areas unless these projects will negatively affect beaches, pollution, flooding, or erosion control. The Building Code Act will be enhanced to require reviews of the Building Code with reference to standards for energy conservation to be initiated at five year intervals and a Building code Energy Advisory Council to be established with a mandate to advise the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the Building code with reference to standards for energy conservation. The Lieutenant Governor in Council may by regulation, require public agencies and prescribed consumers to establish energy conservation and demand management plans and may require public agencies to consider energy conservation and energy efficient when acquiring goods and services -2- ~ -a I and when making capital investments. Other regulations may be made that would govern transitional matters. The Act will require municipalities to develop energy conservation and demand management plans, the details of these plans will be further defined in the regulations. Cabinet also has the authority by regulation to mandate municipalities and other public agencies to consider energy conservation and efficient in their procurement and capital investment policies. While staff is supportive of the direction proposed by the Province to encourage renewable energy projects, there is concern with removing the approval of these projects entirely from local jurisdiction by having the Province be the approval authority with limited appeal or input from the general public and the Township. It would appear that the approach being proposed is similar to how telecommunications towers are federally regulated and their approvals are essentially entirely without local municipal approval. The Township did however establish a protocol for local consultation regarding telecommunications facilities with the ability to provide input to the Province on these projects; ~„~~~;-the outcome for approval of these projects does solely rest with the Province. The potential financial impacts to the Township of the proposed legislation may relate to any requirements imposed on municipalities under the regulations addressed above such as the consideration of energy conservation and energy efficient with the purchase of goods and services. It is recommended that this memo be received for information purposes. Respectfully submitted, Andria Leigh, MCIP, RPP Director of Development Services ~,~ -3- o-Medonte History ~ ~a Association MPR 2 4 C~~"M~ cH'~jpt Interim Budget 160r~ Anniversary Oro African Church Y '', l ,~ a~~ ~1,~- _._.~ I } ~ - , Y / ~/, ,~ Our current budget assigned us to do this project was $1500.00. After some initial planning, we have a better idea as to what it should be. We have two or three other potential acts to include, for which we have an entry. At this point the likelihood of getting someone as well known as the Nathaniel Dett Choir is getting slim, but they would require an adjustment to the budget again. We hope to offset some costs with donations and selling ad space on our program. We are looking to use fee advertising and again use ad space to by some promotion It is taking valuable time to get this put together, and we would like to give council an idea of where we are going, and what the costs are as we know them now. The event is scheduled for Saturday 25 July 2009 at 1:00 pm.. The plan at this time is to have a service at the old church and possibly an act or two. We then plan to move to Trinity United for choirs, readings, music and dance. Trinity has great acoustics and abuilt-in sound system. Alight lunch will follow. We will forgo the bus as people will be driving to the old church, and then are not likely to leave their cars behind to go to Trinity. Parking at Trinity is no problem, especially with the Township office so close. The old church is another thing. Other years we have used a neighboring field, this year it would be good to have a gate opened on the new property and some proper fill, for on-site parking! Pastor for Service, (Hoping for AME Church Toronto, as last time) $500.00 Trinity United Church for recital. 500.00 Event Insurance 300.00 Edgar WI for lunch. 400.00 Tent for Service. 1000.00 Gifts and Incidentals. 650.00 Tiki Mercury-Clarke 750.00 Wilson Choir 200.00 Hawkestone Singers 200.00 Other Acts 800.00 $5300.00 Submitted by Allan Howard, for the Oro-Medonte History Association 19 March 2009, voted on at our meeting 17 March 2009. c/o Township of Oro-Medonte, 148 Line 7 South, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 ~.~ %~ b 3/31 /2009 ~~ ~~~ ~ ~~ Council Update Strategic Facility Plan for Recreation, Arts and Culture Township of Oro-Medonte April, zoo9 Purpose Recommend an attainable approach/strategy to provide recreation, arts and culture facilities (including library services) over the next Zo years. 1 3/31 /2009 <5 ~~ :.~' ~.,.,o .~ s ~ ~ s~; -'~ §. =. a%`~ ; ,,w ~ ~ ~~ ~, ~ ~. ,, ~: ~ a e .¢ ~ ~. 1 ~ ,'2 ~ '~ \ ~•- J ' > 'S r . R, ° ~ t ~ ~ .-." ~ , ~` .-.tea,., ~ ~ i ~ ~' ~;.+'' ''mac '' ~ ~ .~ ~ ~ ~~ .,, a ,p' '~ w a ~ 4 ~'£, f~ ~ ~ y, `t ~'' ~ L ~4 t i'°` 6 ~ j -„ Ewa _. VASEY ... VASEY _,sri"~" l ~ .; A ~~ a..` _.~~ ~ Y vw+comx~,wme r,c !~ ue.. rt<~,ex nevaz~t .......: Tawnehp PsrkLfntl j km-Gomrtwr~ei ORM $D~d•RtoueaF.ui LnCs _-~ f i.>TeL o1 W~p ~_ _ Ek~nh+Y SL•saaY ;ew~,~~~t~eaeaear tsas :_"_~,~v~ww ~ :o:n$faeab _......_. Ratla -f earsata Tmi _•...•.tW Trad 2 3/31 /2009 l~ .. ~.~~~~ ~ ~~~~~Uf ~S Key facts about the population of the Township aoo6 population was ao,o3i (source: Statistics Canada census). The population is considerably older than the provincial average. Considerably more than half of the population lives south of Horseshoe Valley Road, particularly in the southwest quadrant. Overall, Township residents are more affluent, better educated and fewer are disadvantaged than is the average for Ontario. ~~~~e~=l~tide-C-er~lusior~s =' Looking to the Future A notable concentration of population is beginning to emerge along the Horseshoe Valley Road corridor (Craighurst, Horseshoe Valley Resort, Sugarbush, Buffalo Springs) -with 5,000-6,00o new permanent residents planned. The population has been projected in five year intervals to ao3i as indicated below -and was also projected by age of residents. zoos i8,3i5 zoo6 zo,o31 zou zo,g8~ zoi6 zi,34.i zozi zz,941 zoz6 z5,z3z zo3i z8,ioo 3 3/31 /2009 . , - ._,. ,:- __ It is projected that: - The following markets will decline over the next i5-ao years: • 4-li (by 400 or 18%) ':' 13-17 (by 340 or z3%) •3 Mid-life adult (age 35-54) (by 14ao or as%) - The following markets will increase over the next z5 years: • Young adult (age 18-34) (954 or 26%) • Empty nester adult (age 55-64) (955 or 34%) • Older adult (age 65+) (6,000 or Za4%) ~, ~. :.- ,_ ___ Broad Implications for Demand for Leisure Activities Over the next 3o years, there will be a very large increase in demand for all of the activities that a mature Baby Boom market (now age 44-63) and an adult Echo generation (now age 15-30) will desire -including increasing expectations for: quality, comfort, value for price, flexibility, focus on the individual, accessibility, and activities and facilities that are eco-friendly. Over the next io-15 years, there will be a decline in demand for activities of interest to children and youth - then a slow increase back to current levels of demand by ZoaS-ao3o. 4 3/31 /2009 :._ _ .,.:... _ _ ~:-====-~~s~em wi~~-~-cf Due to the large size of the Township, the widely disbursed nature and low density of the population with no (current) dominant population centre, and the amalgamation of two former rural townships with different levels ofprovision, the following has resulted: - An oversupply of some facilities, leaving many facilities under-utilized or simply unused; - Facility provision that is not uniform across the Townshi in terms of type, quantity and quality of facilities; and - Less than ideal location/distribution for most facilities and parks relative to where people live -with very little available in north of Highway 400. .: -~~ ~~~-vr~s Over the years, the Municipality has focused primarily on the `base' and `recreational' level ofprovision, relying on Barrie, Orillia (and to a lesser extent Midland) to provide higher level programming and more specialized and higher level indoor and outdoor facilities. Other Key Characteristics of Service Delivery - An outstanding inventory of nature-oriented recreation opportunities. - Some non-public/community-based parks, open space and recreation facilities. - The lack of a secondary school. 5 3/31 /2009 ~.~~_- #~ ~::. , 1 _~ Other Key Characteristics of Service Delivery - The strong base of volunteers -diminishing asset -crucial role for the Municipality to nurture this asset. - Trail systems -although not integrated. - The significant role of other providers in the public, quasi- public and commercial domains -resulting in an array of typical as well as some unique recreation opportunities. - The municipal park system has weakness and is minimally developed. - The absence of parcels of parkland that are of suitable size, location and setting for the development of modern recreation facilities and clusters of facilities is seriously jeopardizing the ability to find adequate solutions to a number of facility shortfalls. e~c~ u~t s Other Key Characteristics of Service Delivery - Most municipal facilities are in fair to poor condition, requiring large amounts of capital investment in the coming years, if they are to remain viable. - The Municipality is increasing at risk regarding substandard facilities (safety, security, insurance requirements, adherence to LCBO and Ontario Building Code regulations). - Many indoor and outdoor facilities are too small and of marginal quality and character to support the type of leisure programming and uses expected by contemporary society -the expectations of tomorrow's residents will continue to increase. - The cost to maintain some facilities over the next ao years exceeds the cost to replace them with one of similar size, but of higher quality and character, as well as lower annual maintenance and utility costs going forward. 6 3/31 /2009 ._~.~-- . , ._;:._ ~/~~= ~~. C~ ~'S! CJTi S Other Key Characteristics of Service Delivery - Condition and fire safety audits were conducted on the community halls. - The estimated cost to maintain the halls (with few aesthetic or functional upgrades) over the next ao years varied from $z35,ooo to $534000. (Total of $a.8 million) + the cost of implementing the fire safety repairs. - For Carley (i3z%), Edgar (ioo%), Craighurst (95%) and Warminster (79%) halls, the estimated cost to maintain exceeds 65% of the cost to replace the facilities as they exist. - New halls will be contemporary in style, more efficient to operate and maintain, and considerably more functional. _ - ~- ;_ :: Other Key Characteristics of Service Delivery The Oro-Medonte Community Arena and banquet hall requires a good deal of repair over the next ao years and beyond. •~• ~875~50o is targeted for the next five years & another $8z5,ooo for years 6-io • estimated at X3.8 million over the next ao years (in aoo9~) A new modern facility would be more functional and appealing, and would cost less to operate and maintain. A new and relocated facility would also provide a better option to add components to better support existing and future park functions and other indoor activities in the near and longer-term future. 7 3/31 /2009 ~; _,;.- . __ - The relatively small number of residents for the large geographic size of the Township and the above average burden placed on the residential tax base, has made it challenging to adequately finance municipal services, especially parks, recreation and arts/culture. - Partnerships will be continue to be essential to significantly improve and add to leisure opportunities -local groups and with surrounding communities. ..-__ _ :~ -_ __. Planning and Provision Principles This Strategic Facility Plan is founded on a number of principles that are intended to provide a guiding philosophy for planning and decision-making for now and into the future. Some of the principles are based on the personal, social, economic and environmental benefits of parks, recreation, culture and the arts. Others reflect contemporary planning principles for the provision of leisure facilities and related programs, activities and services, adapted to the Township of Oro-Medonte. 8 3/31 /2009 ,_ - ~ .~, -- .~~~ i. The Benefits of Parks, Recreation, Culture and the Arts Brief Statement We believe that an investment in parks, recreation, arts and culture in the Township of Oro-Medonte is an investment in the beauty and appeal of our community; and the growth and development of our citizens, our community, our economy and our environment. The results of this investment will include: - Improved personal health and well being for our citizens. - Greater citizen participation and engagement. - Proud and confident leaders. - Strong neighbourhoods. - Reduced crime and lower costs for policing and justice. - A cleaner and healthier environment. - Economic growth. - Building strong families. - Balanced human development -mind, body and spirit. - Preservation and celebration of our cultural heritage and diversity. 9 3/31 /2009 _., ~. . ~. _ _._ Additional Planning and Provision Principles z. Support the Concept of `Communities within aCommunity' - recognizingboth historical and emerging residential areas . 3. Establish aThree-Tiered System for Parks and Facilities Township-wide (Bayview Memorial Park, the Oro-Medonte Community Arena/the Guthrie site) Community (the community halls, Sweetwater Park, Vasey Park, Warminster Park, a new Craighurst Park) Neighbourood/Local (Ravines of Medonte Park, Shelswell Park, Barillia Park, and others) An element of the three-tiered concept is to increase the linkage among the various open space components via a network of trails and open space greenways. y~-r tea: _~~I~r~~~~~-e~r~-~ ~#~a~~~y The Remaining Planning and Provision Principles 4. Cluster -community and Township-wide/regional 5. Locate for Visibility and Prominence 6. Gradually Lessen Dependence on Surrounding Communities ~. Complement Rather than Compete 10 3/31 /2009 _.,. .. ~. ;; 8. Continue to Evolve Partnerships between the Municipality, the Voluntary Sector and Others 9. Optimize Facility Use io. Ensure Physical Accessibility li. Be Environmentally Responsibility iz. Be Fiscally Responsibility ~...4 -= ~^ __~ w Three Broad Themes of Enhancement: ~. Upgrade/improve/replace/add to many existing facilities. z. Consolidate some facilities. 3. As demand increases, add some types of facilities that are currently not provided by the Township (as the Municipality can afford and through partnerships). Partnerships of many kinds with other public entities, and the quasi-public and commercial sectors are essential to making significant improvements. 11 3/31 /2009 ~__. ~.-~- _.. -,-~1~~1'~ I~ ~,~~~ r~ i-~~- 5-~ ~~ Township-scale/regional parks, facilities and clusters of facilities: - Bayview Memorial Park - The Guthrie site (new & improved facilities -Township-wide/regional) - Potential cultural/community centre at Horseshoe Valley Resort - Copeland Forest, County forests, Bass Lake Provincial Park , Ganaraska Trail, Rail Trail -trails and nature-oriented recreation -improve linkage - Southside Bass Lake Road Park (site improvements and picnic facilities) - Oro African Church - Golf courses - Ski facilities - Equestrian facilities - Oro Fairground ~ _. ~t~~~~--s~~~~~y Community-scale parks and facilities: - Community halls - Sweetwater Park - Vasey Park and ball diamonds - Warminster Park and ball diamond - Shanty Bay Park and ball diamond - Future Community-scale park in Craighurst 12 3/31 /2009 ~,_: ~-~~~~cr~~~~~r~~ Y The Evolving Role of the Municipality and the Recreation and Community Services Department - Continue to increase the community development role -nurturing community/sports/arts groups and volunteer resources - Encourage more partnerships - Continue to increase direct programming - Increasing role re: facility planning and operation - Increasing role re: park planning, design and development - Gradual trend toward higher levels of service (parks, facilities, programming) ___ ~, , _~.- Oro-Medonte Community Arena Although there is some unmet local and regional demand, there is insufficient current and anticipated future unmet demand for prime time to support another ice surface in the Township for at least to years. - The number of children & youth has declined & is projected to continue to decline for next i5-ao yrs. - Over a,~oo hours of prime time is available/year/ice surface. - New ice surfaces are planned for the immediate area. 13 3/31 /2009 ,. . _ ~.,... ~~~r~ i i~€~r~t~i~~ ~~# Oro-Medonte Community Arena Options: ~. Continue to repair the existin arena over the next ao ears and at some ppoint along t~e way, replace the ~acility -but with fiigher.annual operating and maintenance costs continued functional deficiencies, and very restrictedability to add onto the facility in its current location. a. Replace the facility as a single pad ice surface (with potential to twin if°demand warrants in future), and design and relocate the facility so it can accommodate complementary indoor components and also support outdoor activities within the expanded park. - Continue to maintain the partnership with the Township of Severn re: the Coldwater Arena. ~f ~~, .~ ~~ ~y Oro-Medonte Community Arena A reasonable rationale can be made to consider replacing and moving the arena in the near fixture. The estimate of X3.8 million plus inflation represents over 65% of the replacement cost for exactly the same facility (which is the point where a new facility is typically considered). Projected investment of almost ~900,00o in next 3-5 years -almost $i.~ million over the next ten years. - Although costing $8-9 million, a new facility would be less expensive to operate and maintain, and more accessible, functional and appealing. - A relocate facility would allow new components to more easily be added/integrated. - A new facility would have a life expectancy of at least 14 3/31 /2009 ,_. _~:~ Indoor Multi-purpose Space The aim is to provide a network of various community .venues across the Township so that residents can meet and participate in a variety of indoor and associated outdoor leisure and community activities. This strategy supports: - a `sense of community' within such a geographically large township, and - the philosophy of `communities within a community: Although facilities can be public and non-public, only facilities that are readily available and affordable for community use will be considered part of the network. _,.- =,_ ,., Indoor Multi-purpose Space Consideration should be given to provide a facility (either Municipal or otherwise publicly available) to support the following seven settlement clusters: i.Moonstone/Eady/Vasey/Carley/Ravines of Medonte; a.Jarratt/Warminster/Prices Corners/Buffalo Springs/Rugby/Knox Corner; 3.The Horseshoe Valley Resort residential area/Sugarbush; 4.Craighurst/the Bidwell Road community; S.Hawkestone/East Oro/the eastern Lake Simcoe shoreline community; 6.Guthrie/Edgar/Oro Station/Mitchell Square; and .Shanty Bay/the western Lake Simcoe shoreline community. Might consider combining clusters 3 and 4 -depending on the location of new facilities. 15 3/31 /2009 ~ ~~ ~ , ~ ~=" ~,,.....~ ~,~' ~ w ~ ;,~~... - I ~ ~ S'~ ~ v ,~~ +, ~ p ~ z ~ i ~ ~ ~`.~ ~~ ~ ~!, '"~ ,w ' .%-' ~.% : _.~~'' ~ _.`~ ten-, °*~ ~ ~:~ ~~~ ~~ e~ ~_ d'~ ~'' ~~''~ ~.~*~,, y ''may ''~`"`~` ~. ~ ~- _ ~ ~ ~ ~,,l,,~,/ ~ ~ ~, °~ ~ ~; ~ t'.~ ' it ~-. ~ ~ M ~ /f t" ..... ,c r-- Y' `s ,it t ~ ~.~ ~ ~ ,.,~ e _ ra, ... it ee~~-j -,~. N ~( .. z n '-' f .. _.. a ~~~_. w. _._ ~~.. Indoor Multi-purpose Space Wherever possible, these community facilities should be directly associated with a park and appropriate outdoor facilities (e.g., playground, picnic area, attractive social gathering space). Criteria have been recommended to assist with planning and decision-making re: the redevelopment, divestment and provision of new (municipal) indoor multi-purpose space. 16 3/31 /2009 -. . _...... Indoor Multi-purpose Space Factors/criteria to consider when deciding to provide additional or alternative public indoor multi-purpose space: ~. If a gap in service is identified or an emerging need in a specific area is identified and the supply of existing facilities is unable to meet the growing and/or evolving need (this could include demand for a new type of ', facility/activity and/or growth in demand for an existing type of facility/activity); a. An existing municipal or community-used facility is at the end of its useful life; 3. An existing facility is no longer fit for its intended purpose and is unsuitable for redevelopment; 4. The development of a new facility will contribute to the outcomes and objectives of a particular Council objective or policy; and S. No viable partnership or alliance opportunity for meeting community needs has been identified. Indoor Multi-purpose Space Redevelopment Criteria: ~. Research confirms a localized need for a change or redevelopment of a particular facility; i. There are relatively high levels of facility use and the facility cannot meet demand; 3. There is demand or pressure for facilities to meet different or greater levels of needs than are currently addressed; 4. The physical design and size of the facility is unsuitable for preferred community use, is unable to meet demand or is better suited to another use; 5. The condition of the building is good and warrants redevelopment to meet changing and/or growing demand; 6. There is relatively high customer satisfaction with this current facility; ~. The building is of historical value; 8. There are no viable partnership or strategic alliance opportunities to meet the emerging needs; and 9. There are major operational issues affecting the viability of the operation (e.g. conflict/competition between commercial use and community use). 17 3/31 /2009 ~. ~~ _.. - , Indoor Multi-purpose Space Divestment Criteria: ' ~. The suitability/unsuitability of a facility to meet current and changing future uses (design, size, characteristics); z. The degree of ability for a facility to be easily modified to meet additional and/or new uses and expectations for service level; 3. The ability of a facility to be enlarged and to support outdoor facilities, including parking; 4. Very low usage and/or over-supply; 5. Close proximity of similar existing or planned facilities; and 6. A facility which requires major work, but which could not be justified due to the poor condition of the building (when the cost to maintain reaches approximately 65% of the cost to replace). ;" Indoor Multi-purpose Space Replace the Craighurst Hall with a contemporary community centre located either in the new community park planned for Craighurst or somewhere within the emerging residential cluster along the Horseshoe Valley corridor. - Single-storey, comprising a,ooo-3,00o square feet of flexible program space with a io-ia foot ceiling + space for washrooms, storage, a kitchenette and mechanical equipment. - Suitable for floor-based fitness/wellness programming, dance programs, junior sports programs, social events, creative arts, older adult programming. - Could be smaller if associated with afull-size gymnasium. - If an elementary school is built adjacent to the community park in Craighurst, consider associating this multi-purpose program space with the school. 18 3/31 /2009 ,~rr~~~gin~-F-aEt~tt-~-~t~a~~ Indoor Multi-purpose Space Locate a new contemporary community centre to serve Vasey, Moonstone, Warminster, Eady, Carley, Ravines of Medonte and the surrounding area -similar in concept to the community centre recommended for the emerging Horseshoe Valley Corridor cluster -although no ideally located, an improved Eady Hall could be considered to serve this need. Retire Warminster Hall as a public facility. Utilize other facilities in the area (churches, Legion, Jarratt Hall). If the fire hall in Shanty Bay is enlarged, consider including a multi-purpose room to support training and community programming - similar to, but larger than the Ian Arthur Beard community room. ~~, -~I~r . TI'S ' ~~ ~ _ ~~'~~ ~~ Indoor Multi-purpose Space Carley Hall requires the highest total and near future investment (safety, energy efficiency upgrades, accessibility, masonry, foundation, basement). Consider a heritage designation to protect the building, for any future use. Multi-purpose Space Associated with the Oro-Medonte Arena If a major multi-purpose recreation facility is provided in association with a refurbished or replaced arena at the Guthrie site, a-4,ooo square feet of flexible, multi-purpose, ground floor program space should be considered -including washrooms, storage and a kitchenette. 19 3/31 /2009 ~- Multi-purpose Space Associated with the Oro-Medonte Arena If a gymnasium is also provided as dart of this facility, the requirement for a cushioned floor in the multi-purpose room could be reduced. If an aerobic exercise/dance studio is provided, the amount of general multi-purpose space may be reduced. If additional quality program space became available at the Guthrie site, Old Town Hali could be used only in the warm seasons to reduce operating costs. r.,. Community Halls and Hall Boards Since many of the halls are under-utilized and under increasing financial stress, additional efforts are required to try to increase revenues. Consider a centralized marketing, booking and referral system to make it easier for customers to research opportunities/options and book facilities. Consider establishing rental fees that are consistent and relate to the characteristics and features of each hall. 20 3/31 /2009 ~_.... Community Halls and Hall Boards For the community halls that are retained, the 50/50 capital cost-sharing arrangement with the Municipality will have to be adjusted to account for the large expenditures that are required over the next zo years. New community centres should be operated by the Municipality, working closely with local recreation/community associations to help support programming and special events. Full-size Single Gymnasia If a new elementary school is built anywhere within the Township, explore the opportunity to partner with the school board to provide afull-size single gymnasium for school and community use -separate facility linked by a lockable corridor. The market for and feasibility of a gymnasium should be examined as a possible component of aTownship-wide multi-use recreation centre. 21 3/31 /2009 .., ._ ,_,~- ....:w Fitness Facilities The current and future role of the Municipality must be defined, especially in relation to any role that the commercial sector and providers in neighbouring communities can play. If new multi-purpose community centres are provided, consider floors that will support a wide range of uses, including floor-based wellness/fitness programs. The market for and feasibility of a limited to full-service fitness facility (including a gymnasium) should be examined as a possible component of a Township-wide multi-use recreation centre. -.~ Aquatic Facilities Determine the current and future role of the Municipality re: aquatic facilities and programming, especially in relation to any role that the commercial sector and providers in neighbouring communities can play. The market for, and nature and feasibility of an indoor aquatic facility should be examined as a possible component of aTownship-wide multi- use recreation centre. As part of that analysis, continue discussions with Horseshoe Valley Resort regarding a possible new aquatic facility that could be shared with Township residents. Continue to upgrade the beach and associated facilities at Bayview Memorial Park. 22 3/31 /2009 f,.;:- _ ~^,~; _, ~~~~ ~~ d~1~1~1~~~ ~~ Ball Diamonds Lions Sports Field Add a third lit softball diamond -recreation quailty initially. Vasey Park - Upgrade Diamond #i as required -encourage greater use . - Re-align and re-build Diamond #2, including bleachers, but not lit -encourage greater use. Warminster Diamond - Upgrade as required .__ Ball Diamonds (continued) Shanty Bay Park Diamond If part of Shanty Bay Park is required for expansion of the adjacent fire hall, convert the ball diamond into a junior facility -accommodate the adult use at the additional senior lit softball diamond proposed to be located at the Guthrie site. Craighurst Park Ball Diamond Retire this substandard facility -accommodate use at the additional senior lit softball diamond proposed to be located at the Guthrie site. 23 3/31 /2009 _ _. _.. _ ~:r' Soccer Fields Develop soccer fields at the Guthrie site in phases: - Initially: develop a i5 acre unstructured turfed area to support: a full-size fields, 5 large mini fields, & 4 small mini fields -all unlit - to support a local junior recreational program. - Test the market for competitive youth and adult programs. - If the soccer facility evolves into a majorvenue, regional use and tournaments can be promoted and accommodated. __..:. Soccer Fields (continued) Monitor the Orsi proposal to provide a soccer centre in 'Severn Township and adjust recommendations for the Guthrie site if required. Given the current situation at Richelieu Park, it would be difficult to recommend significant investment to upgrade the fields -unless the park is enlarged to create a moderate soccer facility and a smaller neighbourhood park (3 large and Z small mini fields). 24 3/31 /2009 Tennis Develop a quality community tennis facility, possibly in partnership with Horseshoe Valley Resort. Library Services Consider reducing the number of service agreements to three -Barrie, Orillia and Midland. Older Adults Support programming and associated recreational, social, health and educational uses for older adults in existing and proposed municipal multi-use facilities. Encourage the formation of older adult clubs and associations. ,- _, Arts/Culture Continue to expand festivals and cultural events; visual arts and crafts programming; as well as dance and other performing arts for all age groups (directly and indirectly). Encourage the further development of `heritage' (folkloric arts, material arts and built heritage, as well as archives, museums, historic sites and monuments, and heritage properties). Support Horseshoe Valley Resort in its interest in possibly providing a `cultural centre' within the planned residential community. 25 3/31 /2009 .~ Implications for the Proposed Township-wide Multi-use Recreation Centre Top ranked location criteria from the Search Conference: ~. Accessibility and Visibility (well out in front) a. Proximity to the most residents 3. Central (within the Township) q.. A location that promotes partnership opportunities 5. Large enough to accommodate desired uses 6. Cost/public ownership .„ „< Implications for the Proposed Township-wide Multi-use Recreation Centre The 85 acre Guthrie site relates well to all of the top criteria: - excellent access - good visibility - increasingly, proximity to the most residents (given the growth node developing in the Craighurst/Horseshoe [/alley Resort/Sugarbush and Buffalo Sprtngs, augmented by Lake Simcoe shoreline development) - a location that promotes partnership opportunities (size and visibility) - the site is large enough to support indoor and outdoor facility development for the present and the future - cost -public ownership 26 3/31 /2009 w r ~v~ 85 Acre Guthrie ~` .s Site ,~ ~` R < ~ i ~~~ ~` ~, ` ,~ r ,,,~ ti ~ F ~ - ~a ~~s-;~_~c~<. ,~ ~~ ;: ~~ n~,.~. e ~~' .1s ~ z r. ~~__~~ ~~ ~ .. :~~y { .i~ ... ,,,~~~ ~ ~-^~ t-0Ff'~ 11 LF ~~ t i °a--ry i -~ ~ ~ ~~ yc~,,~~ , ~ x ~ ~I ~F~~~ f-{~~ 99 ! ~~ ~ .M ~ ~.1 t a~ ~~ ~~ ---- Implications for the Proposed Township-wide Multi-use Recreation Centre Highest priority facility components to be considered in the feasibility study: - Single indoor ice pad (new and relocated OR renovated existing -with space allowanc to twin in both options) -Multf-purpose space -including meeting rooms and gymnasium (single or double) - Indoor running/walking track - Commercial uses (pro shop to health services) - Washrooms and change rooms to support outdoor facilities - Third lit senior softball diamond - Outdoor soccer pitches -initially to support recreational children/youth program - Trails/walkways - Picnic area with playground - Food services and storage to support indoor and outdoor activities • Prepare a site and facility concept plan, cost estimate and phasing strategy 27 3/31 /2009 __ ~r=~ -,,..: Implications for the Proposed Township-wide Multi-use Recreation Centre Other facility components that may be examined as potential future phases: - Fitness centre (strength, conditioning & stretching gym + aerobic/spinning/dance studio) - Aquatic centre -investigate full range of types of uses and pools (from therapeutic to leisure and lane swimming) - Curling rink (public/private partnership) - Second indoor ice pad .._ -_ . _ ~ ~> ''~ Implementation By identifying what you want to do and the community's priorities, this facilities strategy will attract financial support from a variety of sources. Partnerships of many kinds with non-profit groups, other public entities, and the quasi-public and the commercial sectors (including neighbouring communities) are essential to malting significant improvements. Local fundraising for minor and major initiatives (including sponsorships) will continue to be crucial. 28 3/31 /2009 .~.~ Implementation New two-year federal and provincial infrastructure programs to leverage local and other investments + the new dedicated federal fund for recreation facilities. The strategy will include a ao year phasing plan, tied to priorities and anticipated affordability and growth. - aoio - aoii-ao~ - zoi5-aoig - aoao-aozg _~_== .,:: -mom m u n°~a~--~ -,~-pr' 15~r Welcome and Introductions Presentation Small group discussion i. What do you most like about the strategy? z. Is there anything that you can't live with? 3. Is there anything that you would add, subtract or change? 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