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11 19 2009 OMEGA Agenda-PAO Township ~f Proud HerittWe, Exciting Future TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE ORO-MEDONTE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP ADVISORS (OMEGA) MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday, November 19, 2009 7:00 p.m. "The meeting will be digitally recorded" Page 3-7 8-11 12-15 16-18 1. OPENING OF THE MEETING 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA a) Motion to adopt the agenda. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: - "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT" 4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: a) Minutes of the OMEGA meeting held on September 17, 2009. 5. PRESENTATIONS: a) Zero Waste Simcoe. 6. ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: None. 7. WORKING GROUP UPDATES: a) Oro Moraine Working Group, re: Oro Moraine Report Card. b) Growth Issues c) Habitat d) Water Quality / Lake Management Working Group, re: Re-vegetation of Ditch on Barrie Terrace. e) Sustainable Agriculture Page 1 of 42 Page 8. COMMUNICATIONS: 19 a) Correspondence dated May 4, 2009 from Holly Lillico, re: Rain Barrels. 20-26 b) Correspondence dated October 19, 2009 from James Waterhouse, Kids for Turtles Environmental Education, re: Bluff's Creek Stream Assessment and Rehabilitation Program. 27-39 c) Application for Grant/Subsidy received October 9, 2009 from Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association, re: Application for Grant/Subsidy, Huronia Woodland Owners Association. 40 d) Correspondence dated October 15, 2009 from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and adressed to OMEGA's Water Quality/Lake Management Working Group, re: You're a Watershed Hero! 9. OTHER BUSINESS / QUESTIONS 41-42 a) Update of lists from October/November 2007. b) Mandatory training, re: Accessibility Standards for Customer Service. 10. NEXT MEETING DATE Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT a) Motion to adjourn. Page 2 of 42 Agenda Item # 4a) - Minutes of the OMEGA meeting held on September 17, 2009. Township o f Proud Heritage, Excit&ag Feature Thursday, September 17, 2009 A diaital recordina of the meetina is available. 7:35 p.m. Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes Councillor Mel Coutanche, Co-Chair Councillor Sandy Agnew, Co-Chair Robert Barlow, John Bosomworth, Meryl Drake, David Edwards, Josephine Martensson- Hemsted, Andy McNiven, Gerry Murphy, Doug Shelswell, Mike Vandergeest, Kim Wand Regrets: Councillor Terry Allison, Co-Chair Steve Cromwell, Ruth Fountain, Allan Johnson, Wilf McMechan, David Kennedy, Jim Purnell Staff Present: Marie Brissette, Committee Coordinator 1. OPENING OF THE MEETING Councillor Coutanche assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA a) Motion to adopt agenda. Motion No. OMEGA090917-01 Moved by Mike Vandergeest, Seconded by Andy McNiven It is recommended that the agenda for the meeting of Thursday, September 17, 2009 be received and adopted. Carried. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: - "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT" None declared. TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE ORO-MEDONTE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP ADVISORS MINUTES Council Chambers Page 1 of 5 Page 3 of 42 Agenda Item # 4a) - Minutes of the OMEGA meeting held on September 17, 2009. Minutes of the OMEGA meeting held on September 17, 2009. 4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: a) Motion to adopt minutes of previous meeting. Motion No. OMEGA090917-02 Moved by Meryl Drake, Seconded by Doug Shelswell It is recommended that the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2009 be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. 5. PRESENTATIONS: None. 6. ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: None. 7. WORKING GROUP UPDATES: a) Oro Moraine i) Update for Report Card / NVCA and LSRCA Input. Motion No. OMEGA090917-03 Moved by Bob Barlow, Seconded by John Bosomworth It is recommended that the verbal update from the Oro-Moraine Working Group, re: Update for Report Card / NVCA and LSRCA Input be received. Carried. b) Growth Issues i) Input into Township Official Plan Process. Motion No. OMEGA090917-04 Moved by John Bosomworth, Seconded by Gerry Murphy It is recommended that the verbal update from the Growth Issues Working Group, re: Input into Township Official Plan Process be received. Carried. c) Habitat None. Page 2 of 5 Page 4 of 42 Agenda Item # 4a) - Minutes of the OMEGA meeting held on September 17, 2009. Minutes of the OMEGA meeting held on September 17, 2009. d) Water Quality / Lake Management i) Stormwater Management Opportunities. ii) Nomination of the OMEGA Water Quality / Lake Management Working Group for the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Education Award for the Protecting Your Water & Shoreline Property brochure. Motion No. OMEGA090917-05 Moved by Josephine Martensson-Hemsted, Seconded by Gerry Murphy It is recommended that the verbal update from the Water Quality / Lake Management Working Group, re: Stormwater Management Opportunities be received. Carried. Motion No. OMEGA090917-06 Moved by Bob Barlow, Seconded by John Bosomworth It is recommended that the verbal update from the Water Quality / Lake Management Working Group, re: Nomination of the OMEGA Water Quality / Lake Management Working Group for the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Education Award for the Protecting Your Water & Shoreline Property brochure be received. Carried. e) Sustainable Agriculture None. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: a) Mayor H.S. Hughes, correspondence dated June 1, 2009 from City of Woodstock, re: Mayor's Conservation Challenge. The Co-Chairs were asked to send a letter to the City of Woodstock requesting that any future correspondence regarding this event be sent out earlier in the year in order to allow for the information to reach the members in a more timely fashion. Motion No. OMEGA090917-07 Moved by Kim Wand, Seconded by John Bosomworth It is recommended that the correspondence dated June 1, 2009 from City of Woodstock, re: Mayor's Conservation Challenge be received. Carried. Page 3 of 5 Page 5 of 42 Agenda Item # 4a) - Minutes of the OMEGA meeting held on September 17, 2009. Minutes of the OMEGA meeting held on September 17, 2009. b) Correspondence dated August 13, 2009 from Keith Sherman, Coordinator, Severn Sound Environmental Association, re: Tree Distribution Program 2010. Motion No. OMEGA090917-08 Moved by Meryl Drake, Seconded by Kim Wand It is recommended that the correspondence dated August 13, 2009 from Keith Sherman, Coordinator, Severn Sound Environmental Association, re: Tree Distribution Program 2010 be received. Carried. c) Attendance / representation at the Annual Provincial Environmental Advisory Committee Symposium - date to be determined (held in Oshawa in 2008). Motion No. OMEGA090917-09 Moved by Josephine Martensson-Hemsted, Seconded by Doug Shelswell It is recommended that the verbal update from Councillor Coutanche, re: Attendance / representation at the Annual Provincial Environmental Advisory Committee Symposium - date to be determined (held in Oshawa in 2008) be received. Carried. 9. OTHER BUSINESS / QUESTIONS a) Issues / opportunities from Council i) Local Food Procurement and Zero Waste. Motion No. OMEGA090917-10 Moved by Andy McNiven, Seconded by Mike Vandergeest It is recommended that the verbal update from Councillor Agnew, re: Issues / opportunities from Council i) Local Food Procurement and Zero Waste, be received. Carried. Page 4 of 5 Page 6 of 42 Agenda Item # 4a) - Minutes of the OMEGA meeting held on September 17, 2009. Minutes of the OMEGA meeting held on September 17, 2009. b) 2010 Initiatives. Suggestions to be brought forward by the members at the next meeting. c) Review of Issues and Opportunities. The members noted that some items of interest were now redundant due to Provincial Legislation and Simcoe County initiatives having come into force. Motion No. OMEGA090917-11 Moved by John Bosomworth, Seconded by Gerry Murphy It is recommended that the Review of Issues and Opportunities be received. Carried. 10. NEXT MEETING DATE Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT a) Motion to adjourn. Motion No. OMEGA090917-12 Moved by Mike Vandergeest, Seconded by John Bosomworth It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 9:03 p.m. Carried. Councillor Mel Coutanche, Co-Chair Councillor Sandy Agnew, Co-Chair Absent Councillor Terry Allison, Co-Chair Marie Brissette, Committee Coordinator Page 5 of 5 Page 7 of 42 Zero Waste 9 The Simcoe Plan September 2009 zero What is Zero Waste? • Zero Waste is a waste management philosophy - it is not a technique • Based upon policy and processes that are both practical and visionary • Emulates sustainable natural cycles, where discarded (waste) materials become resources for others to use zer~ 3.„»t~.. into a Zero Waste Economy Natural Resou ce ; Producers FU El Consumers zero ..,n` Retailers Agenda Item # 5a) - Zero Waste Simcoe. Agenda • What is Zero Waste? • Does Simcoe County need Zero Waste? • The Municipality's Role • A call to Zero Waste action 2®Ya's mioe To Transform Our Waste Economy... Natural Resource;, Producers IIIU Consumers zer Retailers o ,m o Zero Waste Cornerstone #1: Extended Producer Responsibility Extension of the responsibility of producers for the environmental impacts of their products and packaging to the entire product life cycle and especially for their take-back, recycling, and disposal. • Requires government policy framework • Moves cost of waste from the municipality to the producer/consumer • Leverages private sector creativity in eliminating waste at source zero waastee sl- 1 Page 8 of 42 Zero Waste Cornerstone #2: The Waste Hierarchv V energy recovery least preferred landfill • Uses a higher order solution wherever practical • Implements a customized set of waste solutions to manage all wastes zero Need Zero Waste? • The Facts - Simcoe County residents generated some 130,000 MT" of waste in 2008 - Residents will be generating some 210,000 MT in 2027', the year all our landfills run out - There are other options A new landfill in Simcoe County - unlikely Incineration in Simcoe County - unlikely Ship it to someone else's landfill/incinerator zerowastee How Do You Do "Zero Waste"? • Zero Waste is a collection of practices and policies • The different players have different roles 1. Federal government 2. Provincial government 3. Municipal government 4. Producers/Importers 5. Consumers zero waslQe Agenda Item # 5a) - Zero Waste Simcoe. Does Simcoe County Need Zero Waste? • The Facts - Simcoe County has already started on the path to Zero Waste - Residential Blue Box and Green Bin programs exist throughout the County - Has achieved a residential waste diversion rate of 60% Surely that's enough! aero wmsOe Need Zero Waste? Yes It can start today It is environmentally sustainable It is soon to be mandated by the Province It will reduce municipal costs and If done properly, will remove the need for more landfill zerowste a The Zero Waste Roles callad"I 1. Federal Framework legislation S. Consumer Infurmetl invulvemenl ZERO WASTE 'xi Dn[ario 4. Producer/Importer 2. Provincial Infrastructure antl legislation Exlantled Producer Responsibility r 3. Mun icipal (Upper/Lower) zero waslee sl- 2 Page 9 of 42 Zero Waste Roles The Municipality Oro-Medonte zero w 1. The St • Conduct a waste audit - know your waste • Set targets and timeframes for: - Diversion -Absolute reduction in total waste • Select waste systems, monitor, refine • Advocate for other ZW players to do their part Simcoe County is the legislated authority to determine strategy zero waste 2. Zero Waste Systems • System Options - Organize a "Treasure Hunt" day - Promote "Take it Back" services on the municipal web-site - Reduce garbage bins - use recycling stations - Organize to support citizen Zero Waste initiatives Municipalities should implement supportive zero waste systems zero waste Agenda Item # 5a) - Zero Waste Simcoe. The Municipal Role The municipality delivers Zero Waste by 1. Adopting a workable Zero Waste strategy 2. Setting up waste systems that deliver Zero Waste 3. Changing By-Laws to require Zero Waste practices 4. Educating the public 5. Leadership - walking the talk zero ~iaste 2. Zero Waste Systems • System Options - Focus on full organics program - "Garbage" collection every other week - "Garbage" should be Pay As You Throw - Use a "single-stream" Blue Box - Mandatory multi-residential participation - Expanded number of recycling depots - Enforce all EPR programs - educate, promote and ban from waste Simcoe County is the legislated authority to implement key waste systems zero waste 3. By-Laws • Include waste diversion targets in municipal construction and demolition permits • Require "green" procurement • Work with the County by proper zoning and tax treatments that promote ZW ALL' Municipalities y - 1 should implement supportive by-laws zero waste sl- 3 Page 10 of 42 4. Education • Regular ongoing waste education programs with the public • Identify local recovery sources both private and public - tell the public • Town hall, public buildings, parks and events should have infrastructure to promote ZW The County and the municipality should deliver education cooperatively zer(}wimioe 5. Municipal Leadership Municipal Events generate large amounts of garbage.... ....no longer zero waste Agenda Item # 5a) - Zero Waste Simcoe. 5. Municipal Leadership • Make your municipal corporation a visible Zero Waste leader • Conduct a waste audit f • Set a 95% diversion target"'- .n ; . " • Remove garbage cans at desks - use waste collection points • Zero Waste procurement policies 2er~ Wmcoe Our Request Zero Waste is the future forwaste management in Simcoe County • Please consider: - Passing a resolution declaring that Oro- Medonte will become a Zero Waste municipality - Implement the Zero Waste methods identified above - at a minimum make Oro-Medonte a good Zero Waste example - Work with the County to make Simcoe County a Zero Waste communitv zero waste 4 Page 11 of 42 Agenda Item # 7a) - Oro Moraine Working Group, re: Oro Moraine Report Card. t ~I `7 Page 12 of 42 CE CATEGOS AND Aaa~~~ , ' - can CD ITIATI' SOUR _ November 13,zoos ARC Discussion ORT C S a OgQ Authorities "P lNlN becomes available rellaret alitylConsexvation 11nagexy change over T,~Measn municip to update as new land use orY~ndicator Data available lrom re asonably easy Essential to from Couchiching Cates roduct). 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Marsh long-tevy ds-Marsh i Data collated ike trails gYeeding i tme . mO 'Bit Unt~ ethics ducation+ si age, of i.e code de us on Mess all Access - f °c m m m a~ ry ai L Q O /Ln V L O E a) cm m c m m J (0 m _(D m C cm , I r; o. .c ~m *i i , ~ ~ `fir "3 . ~ V J t aw rfF k http://maps.simcoe.ca/Fastmaps/General/index.htmi 11/2/2009 Agenda Item # 7d) - Water Quality / Lake Management Working Group, re: Re-vegeta... r ,r Page 17 of 42 Agenda Item # 7d) - Water Quality / Lake Management Working Group, re: Re-vegeta... 11/12/2009 Barrie Terrace Planting Project n s~ e d~l~ gr4F F F y } te~ i _ 6- - j2 - ' w Trees Shrubs Sugar Maple Staghorn Sumac White pine Red Osier Dogwood White Cedar Elderberry Nannyberry Approximately 100 trees/shrubs @ $10 = $1000 Mostly potted, some bare root - SM Unplanted area will be seeded or sodded by Township. Benefits -Reduced nutrient load to Lake Simcoe -Wildlife habitat -Improved landscaping aesthetics 1 Page 18 of 42 Agenda Item # 8a) - Correspondence dated May 4, 2009 from Holly Lillico, re: Rai... Forwarded Message From: Holly Lillico > To: Sent: Monday, May 4, 2009 10:30:22 AM Subject: to contact John Thornton re rain barrels Hello Jeanette, Hope you are enjoying the spring weather! I was on the HVPO's website and was looking for an email to contact the president of the association but couldn't find any link. I wondered if the association might look into the possibility of selling rain barrels as was done on Saturday for the residents of Barrie. If there was some interest then maybe the association could contact Mel Coutanche or the appropriate person to see if the barrels could be sold in Oro since there are a large number of homes. I would appreciate it if you would pass this message on or provide me with a contact email. Have a great day. Holly Lillico 5 Bunker Place Page 19 of 42 Agenda Item # 8b) - Correspondence dated October 19, 2009 from James Waterhouse,... Draft 1 Council Meeting Minutes -October 28, 20 13. CONSENT AGEN a) Minutes of No asaga Valley Conservation Auth ity meeting held on September 2009. Staff Re mmendation: Receipt. b) C espondence from Virginia Hackso , Chair, Gayle Wood, CAO, Lake imcoe Region Conservation Auth 'y re: 2009 International Thiess Riverprize Awards. Staff Recommendation: Rec ' t. Motion No. C091 Moved by Coutan 6, Seconded by Allison Be it resolved at the staff recommendations with respect t e items listed under "Co nt Agenda Correspondence" be adopted a tinted: a) M' utes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation A ority meeting held on S tember 11, 2009. Received. Correspondence from Virginia Hackson, air, Gayle Wood, CAO, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re• 009 International Thiess Riverprize Awards. Received. Carried. 14. COMMUNICATIONS: a) Correspondence dated October 19, 2009 from James Waterhouse, Kids for Turtles Environmental Education re: Bluffs Creek Stream Assessment and Rehabilitation Program. Motion No. C091028-23 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans Be it resolved that 1. The correspondence dated October 19, 2009 from James Waterhouse, Kids for Turtles Environmental Education re: Bluffs Creek Stream Assessment and Rehabilitation Program be received. 2. That the request to access the Township property located at 257 Line 13 North, legal description of Concession 14, Part Lot 17; RP 51 R- 13567 Pt of Part 6 be approved. 3. That the applicant be requested to co-ordinate and notify the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services in advance of entry. 4. That the request for participation be referred to OMEGA for consideration. 5. And Further That the applicant be notified of Council's decision. Carried. Page 11 of 21 Page 20 of 42 Agenda Item # 8b) - Correspondence dated October 19, 2009 from James Waterhouse,... Kids For Turtles z - ErMronmental Education Ridsforturtles.com P.O. Box 2497 450 Athcrley Road Orillia, ON L3V 7A3 Monday, October 19~, 2009 ORO TOWNSHIP CLERK TREASURER BOX 100 ORO ON LOL 2X0 RE: Bluffs Creek Stream Assessment and Rehabilitation Program Dear Sir/Madam: OCT 2 2 7000 0RO-1L`iEC)() ri T CAN NlSHiP The purpose of this letter is to request your participation in an exciting new partnership initiative spearheaded by Kids for Turtles Environmental Education and North Simcoe Stewardship. In 2008 KFTEE received funding through Environment Canada's Lake Simcoe Clean-up Fund to complete the Bluff's Creek Water Quality Improvement Plan targeting the area east of Highway 11 to the lake. Thanks to funding secured in the spring of 2009 KFTEE now has the opportunity to build on this effort by completing a similar plan for the remainder of the watershed west of Highway 11 to the headwaters of the creek. According to our records your property located at CON 14 PT LOT 17;RP 51R13567 PT OF PART 6 falls within the area of undertaking for this project. With that we request your permission to access the property to assess habitat conditions and identify priorities for remedial action projects in the development of our plan. This site visit will take a maximum of two hours and you will be notified in advance of entry. As another part of this project KFTEE is interested in providing you with an opportunity to access support and funding to undertake environmental projects on your property. We are hosting a workshop for Bluffs Creek residents on Tuesday, November 17th from 6:30 - 9:00 pm at the Brian Orser Arena - Tom Brandel Room in Orillia (see attached map) and hope that you can participate. You will have an opportunity to meet experts in the field and hear presentations on the Lake Simcoe Community Stewardship Program as well as other initiatives targeting both non-farm and agricultural landowners within the watershed. We appreciate any assistance you are able to offer us in meeting our objectives. If you would like to participate in our program kindly RSVP to James Waterhouse at Kids for Turtles Environmental Education at 705.325.5386 or via email at infoakidsforturtles.com. The attached background document will provide you with more information relevant to our program and we would be happy to answer any questions that you may have. Yours truly, James Waterhouse Kids for Turtles Environmental Education North Simcoe 41 S.19,Stewardship Page 21 of 42 Agenda Item # 8b) - Correspondence dated October 19, 2009 from James Waterhouse,... ICIdS FO Tu~'ttes North Simcoe StewardshiVIM p Kist tti,l ,r BLUFF'S CREEK STREAM ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM Kids For Turtles Environmental Education Kids For Turtles Environmental Education is a charitable organization dedicated to increasing public awareness relevant to environmental issues and habitat conservation by providing a forum for community engagement in outreach and stewardship initiatives. The group provides an opportunity for young people and their families to interact with nature in a positive learning environment that endorses a healthy active lifestyle. North Simcoe Stewardship North Simcoe Stewardship is an active group sharing a strong commitment to the Ministry of Natural Resources' Ontario Stewardship Program. The role of the Stewardship Council is to provide a non-partisan forum to recognize and influence community involvement in responsible land and resource stewardship. The Stewardship Council achieves its objectives by coordinating a broad range of community projects and programs and forging partnerships with organizations within its network in support of common efforts. Bluff's Creek Bluff's Creek is a coldwater stream within the Lake Simcoe Watershed that originates in the Oro- Moraine in the Township of Oro Medonte and extends into the City of Orillia where it drains into the lake at Shingle Bay. The watercourse flows through approximately 14 km of predominantly agricultural land interspersed with wooded areas and a complex of wetland habitats. The coldwater fishery in Bluff's Creek supports a diversity of species including, among others, brook trout and rainbow trout. Bluff's Creek Stream Assessment and Rehabilitation Program In 2008 KFT received funding through Environment Canada's Lake Simcoe Clean-up Fund to complete the Phase 1: Bluff's Creek Water Quality Improvement Plan targeting the area east of Highway 11 to the lake. The purpose of this plan was to assess habitat conditions and identify priorities for remedial action with the overall intent being to decrease phosphorous levels and improve water quality and habitat conditions within the system. This project was jointly administered by Kids for Turtles Environmental Education and North Simcoe Stewardship in partnership with Ontario Streams, the Township of Oro-Medonte, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Community Stream Steward Program. Since completing the plan an implementation team involving several community partners has been formed to address key priorities in partnership with Bluff's Creek landowners. By the end of 2010 a total of five remedial action projects will have Page 22 of 42 Agenda Item # 8b) - Correspondence dated October 19, 2009 from James Waterhouse,... been implemented on three private properties at virtually no cost to the landowners. Priority activities include pond de-commissioning, culvert enhancement, erosion control measures, and in- stream and riparian habitat enhancements. In an effort to build on the accomplishments of the Phase 1 study KFTEE submitted another successful proposal to the Lake Simcoe Clean-up Fund in early 2009 to secure the resources necessary to complete a water quality improvement plan for the remainder of the Bluff's Creek Watershed. The Phase 2 assessment effort will target the area west of Highway 11 to the headwaters of the creek. Additional remedial action priorities and project opportunities will be identified through this process. Funding Opportunities Bluff's Creek has been designated as a sub-watershed pilot project under the Lake Simcoe Community Stewardship Program. As a result of this designation specialized funding is available to support environmental projects on both rural non-farm and agricultural properties. Above and beyond the specialized pilot project funding rural non-farm landowners can access up to $1,500.00 in incentives through the Lake Simcoe Community Stewardship Program. Agricultural landowners are eligible for additional funding through an enhanced Environmental Farm Plan Program for the Lake Simcoe Watershed. All landowners are also eligible for funding opportunities through other partners involved in the Bluff's Creek initiative. If you are interested in learning more about the Bluff's Creek Stream Assessment and Rehabilitation Program and associated funding opportunities sign up for the workshop. Page 23 of 42 Agenda Item # 8b) - Correspondence dated October 19, 2009 from James Waterhouse,... 433 Gill St, Orillia, ON Canada - Google Maps Page 1 of 1 http://maps. google.ca/maps?hl=en&q=433+Gill+St,+Orillia,+ON+Canada&ie=UTF 8&hq=&hnear=433+... 20/10/2009 Page 24 of 42 J" I . MAPS Address 433 Gill Orillia, ON N C&,1 a f Agenda Item # 8b) - Correspondence dated October 19, 2009 from James Waterhouse,... Page 25 of 42 N M. r. t mr r f r . ,.t ~r. =-t f ~F q r.r; Y'r f rlr rr !'.yrt r tllrr~•'!?' ~,irP,: ••i1 r r7rr r _sf','r" ~ rr flt 'r rdl r,'t lrrr r~'° •r, +'.rrri ~Sr rrrsif '!r rdjr~;"t + f ~rr~jii /~!iri .•ryi`+l /•i'"j ff~ jr ~ ~r rr - -r ~ f' - ft rf ty rd',yf {r Y Y~r £L /rte! r ~ r`pr r`{I+! r'r >e+ iJi"(rtsrd rr./rt r rr { rt' r +'t+ °l rr r y;.° Ji~r x Cr+! '`A°~; >f i'`•r +f, /F ;si/i J~y`tr r rsr''_p t•r r r+ 'r ,f r y r ji t NA N er rk• l' J+7Y,rf frr •:%r r l• r l r rlf ;t vr~,`:•t' tyre A; rr nr •.1rf j,r.. r / r. rMr/r yY J r, XJr` Lu ..L. + U not, ~f' r err! , r(11- d I J! t r r d l f, YI- ~r~~•: er TOMMY` f iJr y✓,t + r ~rA d rr~ r,.rrf vti fg f+£ ?,/„nftlrr ~,~r. Jt+ ` r•ypr f. !'t'Pirr,+ of ~rrr ~"ff + '~rdi .r :•9./!!rr i^~I Vr ffF'f. r.~fi'; tlr~+ • Y.rvr t'r .l. f. f/1, +`r•'-', rrr! r,r d./.•k.•:r~Jt•,. -.'Y'+l+~rr ,•s.+s r~i, .,+'r Agenda Item # 8c) - Application for Grant/Subsidy received October 9, 2009 from Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - October 21, 2009 b) Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association, received October 9, 2009, re: Application for Grant/Subsidy, Huronia Woodland Owners Association. Councillor Crawford declared a conflict of interest at this time as he is a member of the Association. Councillor Crawford left the Council Chambers and did not participate or vote on the matter. Motion No. CW091021-06 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Coutanche It is recommended that the Application for Grant/Subsidy from Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association be received. And That the Application for Grant/Subsidy from Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association be referred to OMEGA for recommendation. Carried. c) Nina Brancaccio, Supervisor, Council Secretariat, City of Barrie, correspondence dated October 8, 2009, re: Council Motion 09-G-408 - Buffer for Hunting in Neighbouring Municipalities. Motion No. CW091021-07 Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Evans It is recommended that the correspondence dated October 8, 2009 from Nina Brancaccio, Supervisor, Council Secretariat, City of Barrie, re: Council Motion 09-G-408 - Buffer for Hunting in Neighbouring Municipalities be received. Carried. d) Trace Leonard, Tribe Fastball Club, correspondence dated September 28, 2009, re: Request for Financial Contribution. Motion No. CW091021-08 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Agnew It is recommended that the correspondence dated September 28, 2009 from Trace Leonard, Tribe Fastball Club, re: Request for Financial Contribution be received. Carried. Page 5 of 14 Page 27 of 42 Agenda Item # 8c) - Application for Grant/Subsidy received October 9, 2009 from THE CORPORATION OF THE 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 TOW-NSHIP Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Phone (705) 487 487-2171 Fax (705) 487-0133 OF www.oro-medonte.ca A VG/ d~$.ya h h A yl RE, OCT 0 9 2009 APPLICATION FOR GRANT/SUBSIDY OF C -ibiED01\11 E TOWNSHIP Instructions: In order to process the application on fields including Appendix "A" financial information must be completed Note: Grants/Subsidies are not automatically renewed annually PART A - ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS INFORMATION Organization Name Address i117""- City dreg i`a eva~ Prov. U~f Postal Code 2,co Contact Telephone E-mail Fax PART B - ORGANIZATION GENERAL INFORMATION Number of Out of Town Membership Fee Members 130 Residents If Applicable Geographic Area Date Served Formed Outline the mission, purpose and objectives of your organization. 0 F? A e~)e"!? CZ4 r/, Y i~ rt In t, r21n r/ l'Ir~n r.Y i~f n 7~ t? t! S l 6' ~~C~ n° , ~ C, ~eCJc~r~~l /!i..~~ 7l"D /Z A/7r2e~la~ r t C Wi n-, n~~r t~..~ 29 Leis , _1 . Page 28 of 42 Agenda Item # 8c) - Application for Grant/Subsidy received October 9, 2009 from Type of Organization (i.e. Registered Charity, Non-Profit Organization, no status, etc.) and registration number if applicable. Z 7 Indicate the products / services / benefits provided to the Township of Oro-Medonte by your organization: Z-1 _6LA /~°U fCrirr L 7~Jsrx . ~ii?. ~C , J # of individuals served: e4l/ PLEASE ATTACH DETAILED ANNUAL BUDGET INFORMATION INDICATING REVUNUES AND EXPENDITURES (Appendix "A") PART C - DETAILS OF REQUEST Grant is a request for a financial contribution from Council Subsidv Is a request for a reduction or waiving of fees Application is for a (please check) Grant ill Subsidy Amount Requested: Purpose for which the grant/subsidy, if approved, would be used. Give complete details (i.e. project or event description, time frame, community benefits). 7i5 ~s //,~~.lti? Gtr%!° /7i"'a~~:1°" ~AiT°f / "/~~/L1 O! a » ✓f ~=lJ.I~ ~ / 3"'.~~ s',~J o C" !°/f~--~la~e-r ~.~/•~-z.r .z~A rte, l~i~~ l" cz~.~ Gyr c U'C3 `7 4 «Jf~ ,1 '~a~sG+ ,_.2 /~~z°.7...o f.•t/~./!_ ~ _ ,t?~!e~„_~P?~ t'~i<'.~r'.s aOr .a :T ..~:s?:. C.T~-~t~~ cave /~~v~'~~~G✓.~~~~ J L. C,:CJZ~zY lM, Cd' e'~ cx?~r E ~`r~ ~:e/ rvit~aa Do you currently receive other 41rants or subsidies frorii he Township (facility subsidization, photocopying, secretarial, etc). /VO Page 29 of 42 Agenda Item # 8c) - Application for Grant/Subsidy received October 9, 2009 from Previous grants/subsidies from the Township? Amount Requested: $ Year of Request: e?0,9 Amount Approved: $ Year of Approval: -2001 PART D - SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL(S) s ;,tom rf Gi„ Date: Name & Position Date: Name & Position For office use only Approved: Amount $ Denied: Date: NOTE: Personal information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for grants. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Co-ordinator, The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte,148 Line 7 South, Box 100, Oro, Ontario. LOL 2X0 Please use additional sheet (and attach more If required) to complete the information requested on the Grant/Subsidy Application Form. Page 30 of 42 Agenda Item # 8c) - Application for Grant/Subsidy received October 9, 2009 from 6' ' C✓ Jam/ ~ l~ c- / e!~/.s !/"~d5' /700 AL3/t~✓~rC~. o' ~ ~-/i9 ? o'r Ll.~ / /rte f/Ji! a-4/vi/ L'.c~~ss+'' G~ Page 31 of 42 Agenda Item # 8c) - Application for Grant/Subsidy received October 9, 2009 from J G%LsZc~ .7 ,d:?.° C G G2 G~(L.GI d '/r f fn, S ao'~~ZlCZ~Y J.,-'°`~i✓~ ~ ~ r",~ l rrcP y~ Y~r~'n~h z.c, ~ Gf.n~z I~ef9-Ll/L /i ./Lid' "~OMr['esZr c:2/ 1-97LL~t~ Page 32 of 42 Agenda Item # 8c) - Application for Grant/Subsidy received October 9, 2009 from 14URONIA WOODLAND OWNER'S ASSOCIATION 2009 FINANCIAL SUMMARY TO DATE OCT 13, 2009 , Bank balance as of December 31, 2008 $2971.33 Expenses 2009 to date $12349.64 Income 2009 to date $11633.08 Net loss to date -$716.58 Bank balance as of Oct 5, 2009 $2254.77 Manulife Advantage Account as of September 30/09 $4771.50 NET WORTH $7026.27 2009 completed figures will not be available until Jan 2010. Our income is generated from memberships and advertising fees. In November 2008 I completed the same statement and at that time our net worth was $7574.88. Completed by Nancy Rowell for Bruce Keeling October 13, 2009 Page 33 of 42 Agenda Item # 8c) - Application for Grant/Subsidy received October 9, 2009 from HURONIA WOODLANDS OWNERS' ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 2008 BANK BALANCE, beginning of the period $3,062 INCOME Funds Raised: Advertising Bus Trip Donations. Bank Interest Earned Memberships Hats/Crests/Scales Total Funds Deposited EXPENSES Funds Disbursed: Miscellaneous Bus Trip Hall Rental Liability Insurance Printing and Postage Social Advertising Memberships SCFA Fall Field Day White Pine Award Total Funds Disbursed NET INCOME (LOSS) EXPECTED BANK BALANCE, end of period REPRESENTED BY: Reconciled Bank Balance, end of period Difference MANULIFE ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT MAA Balance beginning of period MAA Interest Earned MAA Balance end of period Unaudited - See Notice to Reader 420 1,870 10 1 2,640 0 4,941 99 2,151 273 453 1,491 148 254 25 95 43 5,032 -91.00 2,971 2007 $2,874 400 1,560 40 1 1,920 4 3,925 40 1,289 300 453 1,397 85 42 25 106 0 3,737 188 3,062 2,971 3,062 $0 $0 $4,579 143 $4,722 $4,406 173 $4,579 Page 34 of 42 ~~~~AY JULY AIJG Ju~~ ?FOGRAtA 0 ON MAR APR I JA ry3 DO E~E9Pw 4250.00 1485.00 TIONS 92.00 5890.00 SPONSOR DO[~A OLLARS 63AO TREES~G 148500 000 I 92.00 0 4250.p0 2.-3-3.63 480.25 100.00 EvENSEE 5000.00 14o.7() 0.00 233.63 6053.95 TRESSIGOLLPIRS 99.37 p.00 SF11PP11,AG 000 5000.00 579.62 24030 163.95 mISG Q .()O ~~TA-PEgsEE (LOSS) PROFIT 1 ll cd I Agenda Item # 8c) - Application for Grant/Subsidy received October 9, 2009 from fij ~pt ~ I ~-''-~QO~ (iiiG.f5LY1 ~rhl'. ~('-11L.111L1%-_ .~•L ~~~~~R ~~:~I ~.~5+~~ 3J _ Y ir-Z II ~ II u u li I [I bo IM jb*' > ~~B r .tr`II I{ 80 log , . : - ~}R1.1UE nl0. OAiE ~ESCItIFION OE IPANSAC710N OAJlFIri,OR / OR CODE I II WIiHPRAWA11-1 T II OFPOSi~OR a PTEREST lit i-'~t ~ 1 ~ I ~ ~ II I - I Fib q3z~)' 100 6g/ A 3-o ~ I { I II II II III ~DVlrnan $J3C1CPAtu ILO na gs` v a~';f2>~,~1~,~:;.~►J,i rbmEm~I~~~~o r. i,~ % q5 7,76-7 361 ~~I I RUBll Yr1AIL ~.15 t .I 1 wr s sf1 c r~ ~ ~ (r.l! ~Ifl , l~~ti~lill.~ -45,n~m;s ~v r;~1 o l" . / 6D Iid p I `1 13 ors: , ! A .I ' Erai>F{ I a~cylacictnlEmr;s'ti 0o P.c .J A2 W, II I I 0 Page 36 of 42 Agenda Item # 8c) - Application for Grant/Subsidy received October 9, 2009 from 46&ORS-••l ORf.00f R4TE OESCRIFIpN OF TPAI`ISA PON Wm10P~V AL'J''N i MifRESi10 {.jZ I ~t If III II ✓ , I I J,~t..~-c,vt✓' ~Lt+1 sttJu.~ i,rro~j I I ~7 gig. ` I IL-: hi IT I~ G2 ~,?6;lf.z tick- /y,-, ylm I : 9 ° ' c,,/ L-11 -,/,q~~f 1 3 (1~::1=X'1~ / . :~Iy1:It :,7 7r) 1 il(IC~? ~c l.~J JC? ~ --133 I. I_ _I _ I L - p~ ~ ~ Lr I✓ I II V I1 ' I I_ :lam .3.7N I ~ G O( y I I I Apr- im ~bec ° lJ ~-1 I - I _ j 71 :V L a ~,y c? ti t f v ((~3 JJ I "J .eJ.~ J.= l G?g N`.•/ZP_!1 ' l- fi.6 :170 .[.v_ j)~(Girl~~ vn{~ II 7~»;s17.: -:Y- mss!' 7.x,11 ,`1..:12 7y I..~l_:.... •~fz~/ 1-d~ (11(!s9?,~ II r~i:~,gn-i.L ir7; I 173.a cc, j: 7.• i i 16, 0 co, V II _ ~ I I (l L~~'i LAG X l7 5' ' I ~xLs ' 1-2-3 99 flDtrnri' _t/ ~n taL ~I / IN I" I I Cttt~~i ~14~yrf II i L;tf~G~'~tL -g two vo I CO: :II L II I bl II I III` II , II s~~: Page 37 of 42 Agenda Item # 8c) - Application for Grant/Subsidy received October 9, 2009 from k 8 ✓ coQmo"e°'I o I Fa~II~CM,T€ d'P. ir✓ I o F~ I. a oExmrm rv o mrrvueio~ w morsnwan Id I t ies 1:~ II tit i 2 I rvHR- i V I^d 'lll 1 II) C :I~l lti.d i„1 L at~ I ~l (l. lf_~ I - i I I I II 'ass :'~l~'7 ~(~~'~i~11.1 u`x.'j; e,,~,~'~"I/~ .:j'~~i~J~.I7i~~•~ ;ICJ: I J ~ I I I, ,(J rte, I 1 g~ I ~ I~~ l I I II J `I I II II:. III II ' 1-I ``I II II I II II' I 'I I. 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Tel: 905.895.1281 1.8oo-465•o437 Fag: 905.853.5881 &Mail: 9nfofflsma on.ca Web: wwwlsrca on.ca 120 BaMew Parkway Bog 282 Newmadcet, Ontario UY 4X1 A Watershed For L fe October 15, 2009 David Edwards Chair Oro-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors Group - Water Quality/Lake Management Working Group c/o Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro, ON LOL 2X0 Dear Mr. Edwards, Re: You're a Watershed Hero Each year the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority salutes and celebrates the lake's "Watershed Heroes" with members of the community, elected officials, and environmental leaders from around the Lake Simcoe watershed. We are pleased to advise that the Oro-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors Group - Water Quality/Lake Management Working Group has been named as a recipient of the Education Award. You were nominated by Township of Oro-Medonte council for your hard work and dedication to creating and distributing an informational brochure on protecting shorelines and water quality. We would be delighted if you and members from your committee could join us at our Annual Conservation Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 29, from 6: 00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Madsen's Greenhouse, located at 160 Bayview Parkway, in Newmarket to accept your award. Light refreshments will be served. The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's mission is 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. By celebrating environmental success stories like yours from across the watershed, we hope to inspire others to conserve and protect Lake Simcoe. If you have not already done so, please RSVP to Shelley Fogelman by October 23. Shelley can be reached at (905) 895-1281, ext. 231 or by email at s.fogelman@lsrca.on.ca. Yours truly, Virginia Hackson Chair Page 40 of 42 Agenda Item # 9a) - Update of lists from October/November 2007. Nov- 09 Update of Issues & Opportunities (added items are underlined) (Item 9b on Nov 19-09 Agenda) • Education (Basic to ALL Workina Groups) o Contact throuah rate-paver arouos o E-mail blasts o Recurrina Aaenda Item for OMEGA meetinas • Water Quality o Wetlands preserve/create/re-establish Growth Issues o Smart Growth o Official Plan policies o Influx of people o Growth development pressures o Noise pollution Recreation o Hiking trails o Boating o ATV o Air pollution o Rail Trail o Recreational Trails Heritage & Life Standards o Rural quality of life o Sustainable development o Heritage - preserve it o Property standards o Visual environment o Sign pollution o Balance rural character o Model for other communities • Energy Conservation o Improve environment - affordable/workable o Efficiencies through technology o Clothes lines (dry) • Oro Moraine o Gravel pits o Oro Moraine - protect, enhance, conserve o Oro Moraine - same protection as Oak Ridges Moraine o Protect headwaters Page 41 of 42 Agenda Item # 9a) - Update of lists from October/November 2007. Waste Management o Garbage pick up around lakes o Sewage treatment o Plastics waste o Monitor Provincial/County responsibilities o Garbage • Reduce • Road cleaning • dumping o Waste management o Burning of waste in new heating systems o Annual clean-ups o Bale wrap aroaram • Sustainable Farming o Keep agriculture opportunities o Agriculture in forefront / perspective o Sustainable farming o Nutrient Manaaement o Animals Der acre issue Habitat o Tree by-law o Tree preservation o Habitat o Tree planting o Wetlands preserve/create/re-establish Lake Management o Lake Simcoe management o Water quality - Lake Simcoe o Communicate Lake Simcoe Protection Plan o Bass Lake o Feeder streams o Shoreline - tree planting o Algae Page 42 of 42