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10 21 2009 CoW AgendaPage 4 -25 26 -56 57 60 61 -72 73 War Towraslxip o f Proud Heritage, Exciting Future TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:00 a.m. 1. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS a) Motion for Notice of Additions. 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. DEPUTATIONS: a) 9:00 a.m. Gord McKay, Chair, Zero Waste Simcoe, re: Zero Waste. 5. CONSENT AGENDA: a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence received October 15, 2009, re: Annual Report, 2008. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. b) Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources, correspondence dated September 29, 2009, re: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and Severn Sound Environmental Association Jurisdiction. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. 58 -59 c) Terry Downey, Executive Vice President, Ontario Federation of Labour, correspondence dated September 2009, re: Proclamation Request, November 6, 2009, Community Social Service Workers Appreciation Day. Staff Recommendation: Receipt. 6. a) b) c) COMMUNICATIONS: 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. Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association, received October 9, 2009, re: Application for Grant/Subsidy, Huronia Woodland Owners Association. Miles Blackhurst, Chairman, Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village, correspondence received October 2, 2009, re: Request for Financial Contribution. Page 1 of 91 Page 6. COMMUNICATIONS: 74 -75 d) Trace Leonard, Tribe Fastball Club, correspondence dated September 28, 2009, re: Request for Financial Contribution. [Addenda] e) Gerry and Vera Cameron -van Amelsvoort, correspondence dated October 20, 2009, re: Opposition to Paintball Amusment Park. [Addenda] f) Vera Cameron -van Amelsvoort, Gerry van Amelsvoort, Hartley Woodside, Kathy Clarke, Janet Machan, Jane Gordon Ball, correspondence dated October 20, 2009, re: Horseshoe Valley Paintball Inc. Site Plan Agreement Review, 2009 SPA -04. [Addenda] 76 77 -80 81 -82 83 -84 85 -87 88 -91 7. REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: a) Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Pins for Midget Hockey Team. 8. ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES: a) Report No. Fl 2009 -17, Paul Gravelle, Director of Finance /Treasurer /Deputy CAO, re: Statement of Accounts, September 30, 2009. 9. TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: a) Report No. TES 2009 -31, Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services, re: Robinson Water System (Request to Connect to Municipal Water System for 62 Moonstone Road East). 10. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: a) Report No. 2009 -065, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, Horseshoe Valley Paintball Site Plan Agreement Review, 2009 SPA -04, 3193 Line 7 North. b) Report No. DS 2009 -066, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Third Quarter Building Division Report. [Addenda] c) Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Moss Developments Securities. [Addenda] 11. EMERGENCY SERVICES: 12. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: 13. IN- CAMERA: Page 2 of 91 Page 13. IN- CAMERA: a) Motion to Go In- Camera b) Motion to Rise and Report c) Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Legal Matter (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport). d) Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Property Matter (Release of Easement). e) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, re: Solicitor Client Privilege Matter (Legal Opinion, Draft By -law). f) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, re: Property Matter (Part of Monk Street). Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, re: Property Matter (Request to Purchase, Part of Unopened Road Allowance Between Concession 4 and 5, Part 2, 51R-17464). h) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services, re: Property Matter (Request to Purchase, 8 Orillia Road). i) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services, re: Property Matter (Markov and Heatherington, Plan 606 and 798). j) Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Property Matter (TRY Recycling). [Addenda] k) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, re: Property Matter (Encroachments Lakeshore Promenade). [Addenda] 1) Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Legal Matter (Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Mediation Process). m) Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Personal Matter (Committee Members). g) 14. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC CLARIFYING AN AGENDA ITEM 15. ANNOUNCEMENTS 16. ADJOURNMENT a) Motion to adjourn. Page 3 of 91 Agenda Item 4a) 9:00 a.m. Gord McKay, Chair, Zero Waste Simcoe, re: Zero Wa... Page 4 of 91 Agenda Item 4a) 9:00 a.m. Gord McKay, Chair, Zero Waste Simcoe, re: Zero Wa... N o 4) a) O c CC co O U :4-• Q) 0 0 E in cn 4) O 0 Page 5 of 91 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 -waste simcoe Agenda Item 4a) 9:00 a.m. Gord McKay, Chair, Zero Waste Simcoe, re: Zero Wa... Page 7 of 91 Agenda Item 4a) 9:00 a.m. Gord McKay, Chair, Zero Waste Simcoe, re: Zero Wa... 4A U 3 m N Page 8of91 ero Waste Cornerstone Extended Producer Responsibilit Extension of the responsibility �r o w r impacts of their products and packaging to the entire product life cycle and especially for their take -back, recyclin. an dis •osal Requires government policy framework Moves cost of waste from the municipality to the pr user /con umer Leverages private sector creativity in eliminatin waste at source ero Waste Cornerstone The Waste Hierarch least preferred Uses a higher order solution wherever practica implements a customiz-d et of wa to so l tion to manage all wastes zer V energy recovery andfill 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! zero waste simcoe Does Simcoe Count Need Zero Waste The Fact Simcoe County resi s gener 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 optio A new landfill in Simcoe County unlike Incineration in Simcoe County unlikely Ship it to someone else's landfill /incinerator zero -waste Simcoe Source: ZWS Mode Does Simcoe It can 8 a o• ay It is environmentally sustainable It is soon to be mandated by the Province It will reduce munici•a co Zero Waste is a collection o and policie The different players -ve diffe ent roles Federal government Provincial governme 3. Municipal governme Produce rs /m orte ow Do You Do "Zero Waste" zer simcoe 3. Municip Upper /Lower Waste system e ero Waste adN 1. Federal Framework le islation Producer /Importe Extended Producer Res onsibili 5. Consumer Informed involvement e )Ontario 2. Provinci Infrastructure and legislation Agenda Item 4a) 9:00 a.m. Gord McKay, Chair, Zero Waste Simcoe, re: Zero Wa... Page 16 of 91 The municipality delivers Zero Waste by 1. Adopting a workable Zero Waste strat 2. Setting up waste systems that deliver Zero Waste 3. Changin B -Laws to re•uire Zero Wa practice ducating the publi 5. Leadership walking onduct a waste audit'` now 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 zer waste simcoe Simcoe County is the legislated authority to determine strategy 2. Zero Waste S stem System Opt Focus on full organic "Garbage" collection every other should be Pay Use a "single- stream" Blue Mandatory multi residential participatio Expanded number of recycling depo Enforce all EPR programs educate romote and ban from waste Simcoe County is the legislated authority to implement key waste systems zero -waste simcoe 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 recyclin• station Organize to support ca tzen Zero Was initiative Municipalities should implement supportive zero waste syste 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 zer waste simcoe Municipaliti should implement supportive by 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 eventst.. should have infrastructure to promote ZW The County and the municipality should deliver education cooperatively waste simcoe 5. Municipal Leadershi o diversion tar: e Remove garbage cans at desks use waste collectio Qints Make your municipal corporation a visible as K O fa A R 'R A G RECYCLABLES FOOD:' ORGANICS Municipal Events enerate large amounts of garbage.... ....no longer waste simcoe Zero Waste is the future for waste management in Simcoe Coun Please consider Passing a resolution declaring that Oro Medonte will become a Zero Waste municipality Implement the Zero Waste methods identifi above at a minimum make Oro Medonte a good Zero Waste exampl Work with the County to make i coev oun a Zero Waste community zero simcoe Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... COUNTY OF S 1Mc0E For the Greater Good 01■ 2008 LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE ANNUAL REPORT Executive Summary October 2009 Page 26 of 91 LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario LOL 1X0 Main Line (705) 726 -9300 Toll Free 1- 866 893 -9300 Fax (705) 727 -4253 simcoe.ca Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... COUNTY OF SIMCOE Executive Summary The County of Simcoe Library Co- operative compiles and submits an Annual Report to County Council every year. The Annual Report provides statistical and descriptive information outlining the activities and services provided by the Co- operative to its member libraries. The 2008 report includes statistics and graphs documenting the circulation of materials, borrowing trends, and usage patterns of the library collection; the use of the electronic database subscriptions; the use of the e-audio book collection; and the use of the wireless Internet service. It also contains an overview of the core services provided by the Library Co- operative, highlights of 2008 calendar year, and the audited financial statement provided by the chartered accountants. The complete document can be found at www. simcoe. cat cultureinformationllibrarv/index.htm. This summary provides a brief synopsis of the information contained in the Annual Report. It includes the 2008 highlights, an overview of the Library and its services, a statistical summary, and a statement of financial activities for the year. HIGHLIGHTS 2008 The County of Simcoe Library Co- operative experienced some exciting challenges in 2008 the library moved into a new facility, it launched a new wireless Internet access service for the public, and the electronic audiobook service celebrated its first anniversary. The main highlights for 2008 include: In January, the Library was re- located into a new modular facility across the road from the County Administration Centre. As a result of the move, the Library was out of operation for almost a month. In April, the Library launched a new service wireless Internet access for the public. The service was highly anticipated by member libraries and widely used by the public. In partnership with the Simcoe County Information Technology Department, the County Library funded and setup a free wireless network in twenty -two member libraries and branches. By years end, the wireless network had been accessed over 5,830 times. The Library received a grant of $16,612 from the Southern Ontario Library Service to purchase wireless access hardware for member libraries. The Library's electronic audiobook service celebrated its first anniversary in October. The County Library audiobook collection is available through the PULSE (Public Libraries Sharing E- Media) website at oulse.simcoe.ca. By the close of 2008, the digital collection numbered over 1100 titles and 5,235 titles had been downloaded. The use of the electronic databases increased by 2,964 hits over the previous year. LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE Library staff completed the cataloguing and processing of the County Museum's book collection and entered the bibliographic records into the Horizon Library System. Wasaga Beach Public Library decided to join the Horizon library consortium. Plans were formulated to complete the implementation in the first quarter of 2009. LCO- 023 -001 PAGE 2 OF 7 Page 27 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... COUNTY OF S1MCOE GOVERANCE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Block Rotations of Special Collections Electronic Online Databases Electronic Audiobooks Lease Plan LIBRARY OVERVIEW LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE— The County of Simcoe Library Co- operative is a unique organization in the Province of Ontario. It is the only public library co- operative in the province and its statutory obligations are set forth in the Public Libraries Act. The Co- operative is funded and operated by County of Simcoe, although the Library also receives a modest annual operating grant from the Ontario Ministry of Culture. Membership in the Co- operative is restricted to public library boards in the County of Simcoe, with the exception of the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. All municipalities in the County contribute to the support of the County Library Co- operative through the general County levy; therefore, all municipal public libraries in Simcoe County are eligible to use the services of the Co- operative. There are fourteen separate library boards comprising twenty -seven libraries and branches in Simcoe County. Participation in any program or service of the Co- operative is strictly voluntary. The County Library selects, acquires and processes material to circulate in blocks to members of the Cooperative. The County Library has nine special collections for block rotation: large print books, videos, DVDs, read alongs, music compact disks, CD -ROMs, talking books, books on tape and books on compact disks. These materials are assembled into two or three different sizes of blocks for each material type. Blocks are rotated between two and four times a year, depending on the requirements of individual libraries. The blocks are delivered to and retrieved from member libraries via the library van. The County Library purchases annual subscriptions to a variety of commercial online databases that can be accessed via the Internet. Free access to these databases is provided to the library patrons of all member libraries. The databases cover a wide spectrum of subject areas from current events to history, and from science to literature. The County Co- operative has subscriptions to eight (8) different databases: Automotive Repair Reference Centre, Canadian Reference Centre, Consumer Health Complete, CultureGrams, Home Improvement Reference Centre, Novelist, Science Reference Centre and Small Engine Repair Reference Centre. Electronic audiobooks are audiobooks that are in digital format and are accessed via the Internet. In 2007, the County Co- operative contracted with Overdrive to purchase its digital audiobook technology and services. The service permits all County residents, with a valid library card and an Internet connection, to download digital audiobooks to their computers and MP3 players for free. Remote patron authentication software ensures that anyone accessing the collection is a registered patron of a member library. The audio book collection is accessed through the PULSE (Public Libraries Sharing E- Media) website at pulse.simcoe.ca. The County Library pays for a lease plan for each of its members. The plan allows libraries to select a specified number of items, on an annual basis, to augment their existing collections. At the end of the lease term, the library has the option to purchase the leased material at a discounted rate, or return the material to the vendor. LCO- 023 -001 PAGE 3 OF 6 Page 28 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... COUNTY OF SIMCOE Consortium Purchasina The County Library purchases a variety of library supplies in bulk, such as DVD and CD cases, spine label protectors, pockets, etc. and sells them to member libraries at cost. The Co- operative also negotiates the bulk purchasing of computer software and software licenses, such as virus protection, on behalf of member libraries. Wireless Public Internet Access The County Library launched a new service in 2008 Wireless Internet Access for the public. In partnership with the Simcoe County Information Technology Department, the County Library funded and setup the free wireless network in twenty-two member libraries and branches. Library patrons in Simcoe County can access the wireless service from their own laptops or other wireless devices during the hours that the libraries are open. The wireless system requires users to login using their library barcode and password. Visitors may obtain a temporary barcode from the local library staff. Library Automation and Systems Administration For many years, the County Co- operative has taken the lead in supporting the automation of member libraries. The databases of seven member libraries Clearview, Coldwater, Collingwood, Essa, New Tecumseth, Penetanguishene, and Tay as well as the County Co- operative database, reside on the two County Library servers located in the County Administration Centre. The servers are maintained by the County Information Technology Department. The Chief Librarian of the County Library administers the library software program, provides training to the staff of member libraries and troubleshoots any problems encountered with the software. In 2007, a third server was acquired to host the WebReporter software. This software is used to retrieve statistical information from the library databases and create a variety of reports, charts and graphs on acquisitions, circulation patterns, patrons and collections. Trainina The County Library provides training and training opportunities for the staff of member libraries. Topics include web -site development, cataloguing, electronic databases and e- audiobooks. County Library staff also provide training sessions on specific aspects of the library software program. Reference and Local History Collections The County Library has a substantial reference and local history collection comprising over 1,500 items. Titles are available for limited loan to member libraries. Library Journals LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE The County Library subscribes to twelve (12) different library journals. These journals provide professional advice in library specific fields such as collection development, These journals are routed to individual libraries based on members' preferences. Large Print and Video Pools The County Library is responsible for the acquisition, processing, maintenance and rotation schedules for the Large Print and the Video Pools. The Pool collections are owned and funded by those members of the Cooperative who have decided to join the Pools. There are ten libraries and branches that belong to the Large Print Pool and nine that belong to the Video Pool. LCO- 023 -001 PAGE 4 OF 6 Page 29 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... COUNTY OF SIMCOE STATISTICAL SUMMARY 2008 Total Collection as of December 31, 2006 30071 Type 1 Additions Withdrawals Print REFERENCE li 35 11 i LARGE PRINT 11 439 33 I Audio /visual VIDEOS /DVD II 747 20 MUSIC CDS u 236 4 11 CD -ROM ii 80 0 BOOKS ON CD /BOOKS ON TAPE q 368 25 READ ALONGS 1f 15 7 E AUDIO BOOKS ii 534 Total 11 2454 100 Total Collection as of December 31, 2008 32,426 Materials Borrowed Through Rotations 2008 La Ty I Videos DVDs I Alongs ROMs I B ape on Books CD on rge Read CD 16,675 1 3,056 l 7,460 I 1,590 1 750 1 4,080 I 3,875 LCO- 023 -001 Large Type 11,292 Circulation of Simcoe County Library Materials 2008 Audio 38,863 Interlibrary Loan Service 2008 Sofa VDX Requests I Sta Large ff requests Type 11 1 Audio Visual I Reference 1 Total 557 1 1,143 1[ 394 1 253 1 996 1 57 1 1,700 Electronic Database Usage 2008 No. of Sessions 1 No. of searches Total 3,673 I 15,372 19,045 E Media Books 2008 Number of titles 1 Total checkouts 1 Total holds Total 1,164 1 5,235 1 1141 6,376 Wireless Hits 2008 Number of Libraries 13 i CD 2,195 Visual 38,060 Total hits 7,368 LIBRARY Ck CO- OPERATIVE Seasonal Total 396 1 39,681 1 Total 1 1 88,215 1 PAGE 5 OF 6 Page 30 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co-operative, correspondence recei... COUNTY OF S1MCOE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE LIBRARY CO-OPERATIVE BOARD STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For The Year Ended December 31,2008 REVENUES Grants Province of Ontario Other grants Other Book sales and other Tees Municipal Contribution County of Shneoe Other municipalities TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES CURRENT Salaties 209,000 223,747 223,747 214,027 Employee benefits 63,100 61.762 61.762 56,536 Books. 107,300 105.090 105,090 97,808 Database 56,500 36,903 36,903 35.233 Memberships 2,000 1.740 1.740 900 Mileage 1,300 1,399 1,399 871 Administration 27,600 42,350 42.30 34,499 Vehicle expenses 5.800 2,395 2.395 2.601 Telephone 500 294 294 466 TOTAL CURRENT EXPENDITURES 473.10(1 475,680 475,680 442,941 CAPITAL 60.000 16.955 16,955 58.213 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 533,100 475,680 16,955 492,635 501.154 NET REVENUES/ (EXPEND(TURES) NET TRANSFERS FROM (TO) OTHER FUNDS CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE OPENING FUND BALANCES CLOSING FUND BALANCES Budget Current Capital Actual Actual 2008 Fund Fund 2008 2007 7.585 15.692 10.615 15,692 26.713 21.026 21,026 5,500 12.872 12.872 15,347 509 427,785 15 533,100 477,375 15,260 492,635 501.154 1.695 (1,695) ,695) 1.695 The accompanying note is an integral part antis financial statement. 443 458.904 190 LIBRARY CO-OPERATIVE 41.0fr. itSe` Collins Barrow PAGE 6 OF 6 Page 31 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... COUNTY OF S 1McoE i For the Greater GoodllillW— ANNUAL REPORT 2008 LIBRARY co .OPERATIVE Page 32 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... counnr� o�' SIMCOOEA' avow Table of Contents LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE 4.0; Page No. Performance Management Committee 3 Staff as of December 31, 2008 4 Highlights 2008 5 County of Simcoe Library Co- operative Overview 6 Statistical Summary g Materials Borrowed Through Rotations 10 Circulation of Borrowed items graph 11 Circulation of Simcoe County Materials 12 Per Cent of Collection Loaned Chart 13 Borrowing Trends Graph 14 Interlibrary Loan 15 Electronic Database 16 E -Audio Book Circulation 17 Wireless Hits Per Library 18 Per Cent Chart of Wireless Hits 19 Audited Financial Statement 20 LCO -023 -001 PAGE 2 OF 25 Page 33 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... CO SIMCOEAS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (Library) 2008 Councillor Cal Patterson (Chair) Town of Wasaga Beach Councillor Phil Sled (Vice- Chair) Township of Sevem Councillor Peggy Breckenridge Township of Tiny Councillor Chris Carrier Town of Collingwood Councillor Basil Clarke Township of Ramara Councillor David Guergis Township of Essa Councillor Harry Hughes Township of Oro Medonte Councillor Brian Jackson Town of Innisfil Councillor James Downer Town of Midland Councillor Scott Warnock Township of Tay Councillor Doug White Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Warden Tony Guergis Township of Springwater Barry Ward City of Barrie Additional Representation for Museum, Archives and Library Purposes only: David Walker (citizen appointee) Dave Snedden (citizen appointee) Joan Morby (Women's Institute) Chief Administrative Officer Mark Aiken Warden Tony Guergis General Manager of Health and Cultural Services Jane Sinclair LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE .w0•7„;,„ LCO -023 -001 PAGE 3 OF 25 Page 34 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... coumroF s' S1mrco� LCO- 023 -001 Staff as of December 31, 2008 Gayle Hall Chief Librarian Ardis Harris Acquisitions Clerk Christine Maxwell Processing Clerk Jim Small Book Rotation Clerk Sue Wall Circulation Clerk LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE PAGE 4 OF 25 Page 35 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... SIMCOE vow HIGHLIGHTS 2008 CO- OPERATIVE UBRARY The County of Simcoe Library Co- operative experienced some exciting challenges in 2008 the Library moved into a new facility, it launched a new wireless Internet access service for the public, and the electronic audiobook service celebrated its first anniversary. Some of the years highlights are outlined below. In January, the Library was re- located into a new modular facility across the road from the County Administration Centre. The move took longer than anticipated and the Library was out of operation for almost a month. In April, the Library launched a new service wireless Internet access for the public. The service was highly anticipated by member libraries and widely used by the public. In partnership with the Simcoe County Information Technology Department, the County Library funded and setup a free wireless network in twenty -two member libraries and branches. By years end, the wireless network had been accessed over 5,830 times. The Library received a grant of $16,612 from the Southern Ontario Library Service to purchase wireless access hardware for member libraries. The Library's electronic audiobook service celebrated its first anniversary in October. The County Library audiobook collection is available through the PULSE (Public Libraries Sharing E- Media) website at pulse.simcoe.ca. By the close of 2008, the digital collection numbered over 1100 titles and 5,235 titles had been downloaded. The use of the electronic databases increased by 2,964 hits over the previous year. Library staff completed the cataloguing and processing of the County Museum's book collection and entered the bibliographic records into the Horizon Library System. Wasaga Beach Public Library decided to join the Horizon library consortium. Plans were formulated to complete the implementation in the first quarter of 2009. The Library Co- operative continued to pursue its stated mandate to supplement and enhance the library services provided by its members to the residents of Simcoe County. As always, credit for its success is shared by a variety of groups and individuals. Special thanks go to Simcoe County Council and the Performance Management Committee for their continuing support; to Jane Sinclair, General Manager of Health and Cultural Services for her wise counsel; to the Chief Librarians' Committee for their helpful advice; and the staff of the County Library for their constant dedication and hard work. LCO -023 -001 PAGE 5 OF 25 Page 36 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... S1MCO� GOVERANCE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Block Rotations of Special Collections Electronic Online Databases Electronic Audio books LCO -023 -001 COUNTY OF SIMCOE LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE The County of Simcoe Library Co- operative is a unique organization in the Province of Ontario. It is the only public library co- operative in the province and its statutory obligations are set forth in the Public Libraries Act. The Co- operative is funded and operated by County of Simcoe, although the Library also receives a modest annual operating grant from the Ontario Ministry of Culture. LIBRARY :1r■ Membership in the Co- operative is restricted to public library boards in the County of Simcoe, with the exception of the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. All municipalities in the County contribute to the support of the County Library Co- operative through the general County levy; therefore, all municipal public libraries in Simcoe County are eligible to use the services of the Co- operative. Currently, there are fourteen separate library boards comprising twenty -seven libraries and branches in Simcoe County. Participation in any program or service of the Co- operative is strictly voluntary. The County Library selects, acquires and processes material to circulate in blocks to members of the Co- operative. At present, the County Library has nine special collections for block rotation: large print books, videos, DVDs, read alongs, music compact disks, CD -ROMs, talking books, books on tape and books on compact disks. These materials are assembled into two or three different sizes of blocks for each material type. Blocks are rotated between two and four times a year, depending on the requirements of individual libraries. The blocks are delivered to and retrieved from member libraries via the library van. The County Library purchases annual subscriptions to a variety of commercial online databases that can be accessed by via the Internet. Free access to these databases is provided to the library patrons of all member libraries. The databases cover a wide spectrum of subject areas from current events to history, and from science to literature. Currently, the County Co- operative has subscriptions to eight (8) different databases: Automotive Repair Reference Centre, Canadian Reference Centre, Consumer Health Complete, CultureGrams, Home Improvement Reference Centre, Novelist, Science Reference Centre and Small Engine Repair Reference Centre. Electronic audio books are audio books that are in digital format and are accessed via the Internet. In 2007, the County Co-operative contracted with Overdrive to purchase its digital audio book technology and services. The service permits all County residents, with a valid library card and an Internet connection, to download digital audiobooks to their computers and MP3 players for free. Remote patron authentication software ensures that anyone accessing the collection is a registered patron of a member library. The audio book collection is accessed through the PULSE (Public Libraries Sharing E- Media) website at nulse.simcoe.ca. PAGE 6 OF 25 Page 37 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... S1MCO� fi� draw Reference and Local History Collections The County Library has a substantial reference and local history collection comprising over 1,500 items. Titles are available for limited loan to member libraries. Lease Plan The County Library pays for a lease plan for each of its members. The plan allows libraries to select a specified number of items, on an annual basis, to augment their existing collections. At the end of the lease term, the library has the option to purchase the leased material at a discounted rate, or retum the material to the vendor. Library Journals The County Library subscribes to twelve (12) different library journals. These journals provide professional advice in library specific fields such as collection development, These joumals are routed to individual libraries based on members' preferences. Larae Print and Video Pools Consortium Purchasina Wireless Public Internet Access LIBRARY 1 CO- OPERATIVE S The County Library is responsible for the acquisition, processing, maintenance and rotation schedules for the Large Print and the Video Pools. The Pool collections are owned and funded by those members of the Co- operative who have decided to join the Pools. At present, there are ten libraries or branches that belong to the Large Print Pool and nine that belong to the Video Pool. The County Library purchases a variety of library supplies in bulk, such as DVD and CD cases, spine label protectors, pockets, etc. and sells them to member libraries at cost. The Co- operative also negotiates the bulk purchasing of computer software and software licenses, such as virus protection, on behalf of member libraries. The County Library launched a new service in 2008 Wireless Internet Access for the public. In partnership with the Simcoe County Information Technology Department, the County Library funded and setup the free wireless network in twenty-two member libraries and branches. Library patrons in Simcoe County can access the wireless service from their own laptops or other wireless devices during the hours that the libraries are open. The wireless system requires users to login using their library barcode and password. Visitors may obtain a temporary barcode from the local library staff. Library Automation and Systems Administration For many years, the County Co- operative has taken the lead in supporting the automation of member libraries. The databases of seven member libraries Clearview, Coldwater, Collingwood, Essa, New Tecumseth, Penetanguishene, and Tay as well as the County Co- operative database, reside on the two County Library servers located in the County Administration Centre. The servers are maintained by the County Information Technology Department. The Chief Librarian of the County Library administers the library software program, provides training to the staff of member libraries and troubleshoots any problems encountered with the software. In 2007, a third server was acquired to host the WebReporter software. This software is used to retrieve statistical information from the library databases and create a variety of reports, charts and graphs on acquisitions, circulation patterns, patrons and collections. LCO -023 -001 PAGE 7 OF 25 Page 38 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... cou SIM eo�� Training The County Library provides training and training opportunities for the staff of member libraries. Topics include web -site development, cataloguing, electronic databases and e- audiobooks. County Library staff also provide training sessions on specific aspects of the library software program. STAFFING LCO -023 -001 LIBRARY 01 CO- OPERATIVE The Library Co- operative has a current staff of five people the Chief Librarian and four library clerks. The Chief Librarian administers the library, supervises the staff, selects material for purchase, administers the automation system and liaisons with staff from member libraries. The Acquisition Clerk orders and receives all material acquired by the Co- operative and performs a variety of clerical functions such as answering the phone, filing, and maintaining the records management system. The Cataloguing and Processing Clerk processes all new material, assembles the special collections into blocks and ensures that each item is correctly entered into the database. The two Circulation Clerks schedule rotations, check block material into and out of the library, circulate reference material and pool items, repair large print books and audio /visual material, box material for rotation and operate the Library delivery van. PAGE 8 OF 25 Page 39 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... $IMCQ��� LCO -023 -001 REFERENCE LARGE PRINT VIDEOS /DVD MUSIC CDS CD -ROM BOOKS ON CD /BOOKS ON TAPE READ ALONGS E AUDIO BOOKS 11,292 1.164 13 STATISTICAL SUMMARY 2008 Total 38,863 Additions 35 439 747 236 80 368 15 534 2454 5.235 Wireless Hits 2008 arks 'on' DVDa Marffs;. Rails 16,675 3,056 7,460 1 1,590 750 4,080 1 3,875 2,195 Circulation of Simcoe Coun Libra Materials 2008 38,060 7,368 LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE ter,,, Withdrawals 11 33 20 4 0 25 7 100 LariP Typo Videos Materials Borrowed Throu. h Rotations 2008 396 1 39,681 88,215 Interlibra Loan Service 2008 557 1,143 394 253 996 57 1,700 Electronic Database Usa a 2008 3,673 15,372 19,045 E Media Books 2008 1141 1 6,376 PAGE 9 OF 25 Page 40 of 91 LIBRARY No Rotations Lary7a T 670 Moos. MT_ 360 CB- RC�fI' Books on T Road alo,t CD Bogk on CO T T AI BASE BORDEN 3 410 50 145 100 0 165 1840 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... co SIMCOE ROWED THROUGH ROTATIONS 2008 BRADFORD W. GWILU MBURY CLEARVIEW Creemore Stavner Sunnidale COLDWATER ESSA Angus Thornton INNISFIL Stroud Churchill Cookstown Lakeshore MIDLAND NEW TECUMSETH Alliston Beeton Tottenham PENETANGUISHENE RAMARA Atheriev Brechin SPRINGWATER Elmvale Midhurst Minesino TAY Port McNicoll Victoria Harbour Waubaushene WASAGA LCO. 023 -001 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 2 3 4 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 3 0 0 0 1 300 1 960 I 1320 1270 0 0 0 0 1720 600 640 400 2080 600 300 330 0 300 2130 985 1010 1060 15 25 35 0 110 15 30 0 0 0 0 0 50 605 90 15 550 245 20 25 175 36 70 535 0 310 405 420 325 320 305 325 265 265 265 265 0 300 215 290 430 295 215 300 290 310 420 300 325 0 20 0 0 0 55 50 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 60 55 35 50 55 30 70 50 80 0 0 145 200 125 400 15 0 0 0 0 0 145 285 0145 445 240 45 450 0 115 535 355 290 0 LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE 0 40 80 105 30 105 135 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 30 180 50 40 35 115 45 160 135 125 0 0 195 175 150 130 135 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 195 100 90 150 1 1 120 I 45 1 210 200 150 0 165 510 215 880 220 1 1075 170 1 1250 165 1895 165 2495 155 2135 115 I 380 115 1 380 115 1 380 115 1 380 01 1720 165 1 1260 1 110 1 1970 160 1115 205 3610 165 I 2055 11 I 1080 165 1500 165 155 1 1 215 1 3776 I 165 2260 1 I 165 2680 50 1110 PAGE 10 OF 25 Page 41 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... coun� aF 7~ SIMC� OEAS LCO -023 -001 CIRCULATION OF BORROWED ITEMS LARGE TYPE AUDIO VISUAL LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE 0, I ITEMS BORROWED ONO. OF CIRCULATIONS PAGE 11 OF 25 Page 42 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... counrrrimr SIMCOE LCO-023 -001 CIRCULATION OF SIMCOE COUNTY LIBRARY MATERIALS 2008 BASE BORDEN BRADFORD W. GWILLIMBURY CLEARVIEW Creemore Stavner Sunnidale COLDWATER ESSA Anaus Thornton 1 INNISFIL 1 MIDLAND NEW TECUMSETH Alliston Beeton Tottenham t PENETANGUISHENE 1 RAMARA Atheriev 1 Brechin 1 SPRINGWATER Elmvale 1 Midhurst 1 Minesing 1 TAY 1 WASAGA 1 SOLS I COUNTY EMP. 53 2 0 3 13 559 652 360 0 1,845 655 909 195 1,780 41 30 315 0 142 1,580 1,842 226 90 75 125 1,478 4,435 1,028 1,600 5,173 1.068 459 0 4,926 4,509 1.939 5.369 49 21 1,170 650 184 3,714 0 42 849 1323 1415 1,118 1,667 416 765 1,543 1,261 3,642 926 3,343 4,067 1,802 4,577 288 107 2,210 1,877 1,000 4,462 0 95 156 LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE 1,451 1,542 2.596 6,105 1.457 2.924 7,368 1 2.689 4,101 2,771 8,924 9,485 3,936 11,726 378 158 3,695 2.527 1.326 9.756 1.842 363 1,095 PAGE 12 OF 25 Page 43 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... COU ,YIY OF SIM r► LCO -023 -001 VISUAL, 43% PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION BY TYPE LARGE TYPE, 13% AUDIO, 44% IIILARGETYPE ■AUDIO OVISUAL UBRARY CO-OPERATIVE `ter PAGE 13 OF 25 Page 44 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... "r ai n!~ ,SIMCO�� 20000 18000 16000 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 LCO -023 -001 Video Borrowing Trends CD-ROM Books on Tape ReadAbngs IN 2007 02008 LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE :sue CD Books on CD PAGE 14 OF 25 Page 45 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... wc, SIMcoE INTERLIBRARY LOAN 2008 TOTAL 1700 394 253 996 57 LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE :.r•■• LIBRARIES REQUESTS LARGE TYPE AUDIO VISUAL REFERENCE BASE BORDEN 3 1 1 2 BRADFORD 19 7 1 11 CLEARVIEW 10 3 4 3 COLDWATER 17 4 10 1 2 COLUNGWOOD 11 7 1 3 ESSA 16 14 2 INNISFIL 8 6 1 1 MIDLAND 13 6 7 NEW TECUMSETH 8 7 1 PENETANGUISHENE 31 6 25 RAMARA 15 5 10 SPRINGWATER 21 9 2 10 TAY 6 1 2 3 WASAGA 8 8 STAFF 1143 90 160 849 44 SOLS VDX 371 226 43 95 7 LCO -023 -001 PAGE 15 OF 25 Page 46 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... SIMCO DATA BASE SESSIONS SEARCHES TOTAL Automotive Repair Reference Centre 1 563 930 I 1493 Canadian Reference Centre 509 1764 2273 Consumer Health Complete 308 648 1 956 Culturegrams 1 379 4959 5338 Hobbies Crafts Reference Centre 1 44 233 1 1 277 Home Improvement Reference Centre 1 124 338 1 462 Novelist 1468 5564 i 1 7032 Science Reference Centre 168 502 1 670 Small Engine Repair Reference Centre 110 434 1 544 TOTAL LCO -023 -001 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 ELECTRONIC DATABASE USAGE 2008 ELECTRONIC DATA BASES 2007-2008 3673 15372 19045 SESSIONS SEARCHES o 2007 2008 TOTAL LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE PAGE 16 OF 25 Page 47 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... SIMCO�� MONTH JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 E -AUDIO BOOK CIRCULATION 2008 CHECK OUTS 377 361 450 361 397 477 447 496 429 479 504 457 5235 2007 HOLDS 1 ACTIVITY /MONTH 82 459 113 474 150 600 120 481 101 498 117 594 74 521 83 579 57 486 88 567 83 587 73 530 1141 6376 E -AUDIO BOOK CIRCUALTION 2007 -2008 2008 TITLES CHECK OUTS I LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE 40 LCO -023 -001 PAGE 17 OF 25 Page 48 of 91 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... SIM CO� 1 BRAD- CLEAR- COLD- COLLING- NEW PENE- SPRING- WASA- MONTH FORD VIEW WATER WOOD SCL ESSA MIDLAND TEC. TANG RAMARA WATER TAY GA FEBRUARY 1 25 1 1 3 30 1 18 1 1 2 1 1 1 f 14 7 MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 65 84 DECEMBER TOTAL LCO -023 -001 WIRELESS HITS PER LIBRARY 2008 LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE 2 27 7 23 9 71 51 20 7 11 7 2 74 1 64 106 22 79 42 7 36 11 34 106 19 32 110 36 99 57 102 17 19 76 141 16 51 40 118 62 98 58 17 162 31 27 212 98 71 37 85 142 71 87 77 3 149 57 30 261 88 82 45 96 158 88 89 52 14 112 48 16 140 72 28 69 28 71 35 144 67 6 102 53 19 101 101 24 30 27 120 41 10 58 33 26 49 85 46 59 24 154 50 110 81 6 64 47 56 31 86 36 19 31 159 21 771 565 63 759 390 229 913 876 332 310 427 1209 524 PAGE 18 OF 25 Page 49 of 91 COUNTY OF SIMCOE s 7% 6% 4% 5% WIRELESS HITS PER LIBRARY 2008 10% 12% 12% 8% 3% 1% 10% LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE LCO -023 -001 PAGE 19 OF 25 Bradford Clearview Coldwater Collingwood SCL Essa Midland D New Tec. Penetang Ramara Springwater Tay Wasaga COUNTY OF S1MCOE AUDITOR'S REPORT 2008 CO- OPERATIVE LIBRARY PAGE 20 OF 25 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE BOARD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2008 4 Collins Barrow Chartered Ac ountans Page 52 of 91 JF25 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... Collins Barrow AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE BOARD, MEMBERS OF COUNCIL, INHABITANTS AND RATEPAYERS OF'1'1IE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE We have audited the statement of financial activities of the Library Cooperative Board of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe for the year ended December 31, 2008. This financial statement is the responsibility of the Board's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this financial statement based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In our opinion, this financial statement presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial activities of the Board as at December 31, 2008 in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Co t Barrvww xct wa+tiza 'LIP Chartered Accountants Licensed Public Accountants Peterborough, Ontario March 27, 2009 Chartered Accountants re. Weber° 5 u'C-. end opeered by Cdles abbey Keww ur Ma Corm: Barrow sademmks ere rase under ,ebnss Collins Barrow Kawarlhas LIP 418 Sheridan Street Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3J9 T. 705.742 3418 F. 705.742 9775 emtit peterborougrecconsaarrow corn „,Praxity Page 53 of 91 )F25 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF S8MCOE LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE BOARD STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For The Year Ended December 3I, 2008 REVENUES Grants Province of Ontario 7,585 15,692 15,692 26,713 Other grants 10,615 21,026 21,026 Other Book sales and other fees 5,500 12,872 12,872 15,347 Municipal Contribution County of Simcoe 509,400 427,785 15,260 443,045 458,904 Other inunicipalities 190 TOTAL REVENUES 533,100 477,375 15,260 492,635 501.154 EXPENDITURES CURRENT Salaries 209,000 223,747 223,747 214,027 Employee benefits 63,100 61,762 61,762 56,536 Books 107,300 105,090 105,0 97,808 Database 56,500 36,903 36,903 35,233 Memberships 2,000 1,740 1,740 900 Mileage 1,300 1,399 1,399 871 Administration 27,600 42,350 42,350 34,499 Vehicle expenses 5,800 2,395 2,395 2,601 Telephone 500 294 294 466 TOTAL CURRENT EXPENDITURES 473,100 475,680 475,680 442,941 CAPITAL 60,000 16,955 16,955 58,213 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 533,100 475,680 16,955 492,635 501,154 NET REVENUES/ (EXPENDITURES) 1,695 (1,695) NET TRANSFERS FROM (TO) OTHER FUNDS (1,695) 1,695 CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE OPENING FUND BALANCES CLOSING FUND BALANCES The accompanying note is an integral part of this financial statement. Budget Current Capital Actual Actual Fund Fund 2008 2007 Collins Barrow Glowed ACcoVntants Page 54 of 91 3F 25 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE BOARD NOTE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended December 31, 2008 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES This financial statement has been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for local governments and their boards as recommended by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Significant aspects of the accounting policies adopted by the Board are as follows: Fund Accounting Funds within the financial statement consist of current and capital funds. Transfers between funds are recorded as adjustments to the appropriate municipal fund balance. Basis of Accounting Revenue and expenditures are reported on the accrual basis of accounting which recognizes revenues as they become available and measurable; expenditures are recognized as they are incurred and measurable as a result of receipt of goods or services and the creation of a legal obligation to pay. Capital Assets Expenditures made on capital assets are reported as capital expenditures an the Statement of Financial Activities in the period incurred. Government Funding Government funding is recognized in the financial statement as revenues in the period in which events giving rise to the funding occur, providing the funding is authorized, any eligibility criteria have been met, and reasonable estimates of the amounts can be made. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenditures during the period and are based on the organization's best information and judgment. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Collins Barrow Charfereo Arm:morn s Page 55 of 91 )F25 Agenda Item 5a) County of Simcoe, Library Co- operative, correspondence recei... CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE LIBRARY CO- OPERATIVE BOARD NOTE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended December 31, 2008 2. FUTURE ACCOUNTING CHANGES Tangible Capital Assets Tangible assets are currently reported as an expenditure on the statements of financial activities in the year of acquisition. Effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009, the Board, along with all other local governments, will be required to recognize tangible capital assets on the statement of financial position and any amortization, gains or losses on disposal or impairments on the of financial activities as required by the CICA Public Sector Accounting Handbook (PS3150), This change in accounting standards will require recognition of tangible capital assets on the statement of financial position, what were previously recorded as an expenditure on the statement of financial activities. The Board has undertaken an inventory of all its tangible capital assets and has identified the following major categories: Books Vehicles The Board has approved accounting policies for tangible capital assets and is in the process of valuing their inventory of tangible capital assets. The valuation of the tangible capital assets will be completed in adequate time to allow for recognition of the County's tangible capital assets on the consolidated statement of financial position for the year ending December 31, 2009. 3. COUNTY OF SIMCOE MUNICIPAL CONTRIBUTION The Board does not have a fund balance at the end of the year as the County of Simcoe's contribution is adjusted so the revenues equal expenditures for the year. Since the municipal position is zero and the Board's assets and liabilities are assumed by the County, a Statement of Financial Position is not presented. 4. BUDGET FIGURES Budgets established for capital and reserve funds are based on a project- oriented basis, the costs of which may be carried out over one or more years. Although they may not be directly comparable with the current year actual amounts they have been reflected on the Statement of Financial Activities. Budget figures arc not subject to audit. Collins Barrow Chartered ACCOuniams Page 56 of 91 )F 25 Agenda Item 5b) Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources, corresponden... Ministry of Natural Ministere des Richesses Resources naturelles Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre Room 6630, Whitney Block Edifice Whitney, bureau 6630 99 Wellesley Street West 99, rue Wellesley Ouest Toronto ON M7A 1W3 Toronto (Ontario) M7A 1W3 Tel: 416- 314 -2301 Tel.: 416- 314 -2301 Fax: 416- 314 -2216 Mac.: 416- 314 -2216 SE? 2 9 2009 His Worship Harry Hughes Mayor Township of Oro Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro ON LOL 2X0 Dear Mayor Hughes: It was a pleasure to meet with you and your delegation at the recent AMO Conference. Thank you for sharing your concerns with respect to your current arrangements with the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) and the Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) for environmental service provision. In 2003, the NVCA area of jurisdiction was expanded to include the Severn Sound watershed within the Township of Oro Medonte. Under the Conservation Authorities Act, section 28, the NVCA regulates development and development activities that interfere and alter areas that are subject to flooding such as shorelines, watercourses or wetlands, or areas affected by unstable bedrock or unstable soils. Additionally, conservation authorities (CAs), through Minister of Natural Resources delegation, are responsible for representing the "Provincial Interest" on matters related to the natural hazard components in section 3.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). CAs are required to review and provide comments on municipal policy documents (Official Plans and comprehensive zoning bylaws) and applications submitted under the Planning Act as part of the Provincial One Window Plan Review Service to ensure that they are consistent with the natural hazards policies of the PPS. Other organizations such as the SSEA, which have no regulatory or planning advisory authority, can have similar interests to a CA within the CA's jurisdiction. I encourage the municipality to continue to work with the NVCA on matters of mutual concern and to continue to clarify the role the SSEA has within the township. As I mentioned to you, I am pleased to have MNR staff assist you in clarifying each group's role in permitting and plan review and in reviewing the five options the township has prepared. For further assistance, please contact John Cottrill, Conservation Authority Policy Advisor in our Lands and Waters Branch, at John.CottriII( ontario.ca. If I can be of further assistance to you, please contact me at 416- 314 -2201, or by e-mail at donna.cansfield(a.ontario.ca. Sincerely, 40.7-/z a, Donna Cansfield Minister of Natural Resources 1 RECEIVED OCT 0 2 2609 OCtO- MEDONTE TOWNSHIP Page 57 of 91 Agenda Item 5c) Terry Downey, Executive Vice President, Ontario Federation o... September 2009 To: Mayors and Reeves, Thank you for your consideration. Yours truly, TERRY DOWNEY (Ms.) Executive Vice President TD/DM /em Attachment cope343 RE cc: W. Samuelson, I. Harris, OFL OFL Executive Board and Council OFL Social Services Committee J. Clancy, K. Hawley, NUPGE OCT 0 9 2009 ORO -MEDO NTE: TOW ∎I C;;-1I F' I WAYNE SAMUELSON President IRENE HARRIS Secretary Treasurer TERRY DOWNEY Executive Vice President On behalf of the membership of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), we are writing to you to ask that as local elected representatives you endorse November 6, 2009 as a day of recognition for the community social service workers in your community. The 700,000 members of the Ontario Federation of Labour work in all economic sectors and live in communities across Ontario from Kenora to Cornwall and from Moosonee to Windsor. Our members know that community social service workers are essential to building strong communities and making life better for families and individuals. The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) developed the attached resolution, which calls for November 6, 2009 to be proclaimed Community Social Service Workers Appreciation Day. Please advise us of your participation in this day of recognition, so that we can acknowledge your community's role in celebrating Community Social Service Workers Appreciation Day across Ontario on November 6, 2009. Such information may be sent to Terry Downey, Executive Vice President, Ontario Federation of Labour, 15 Gervais Drive, Don Mills, Ontario M3C 1Y8, by fax (416) 441 -1893 or by e -mail at tdownev a,ofl.ca. ONTARIO FEDERATION OF LABOUR (CLC) FEDERATION DU TRAVAIL DE L'ONTARIO 1 5 Gervais Drive, Suite 202, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Y8 Telephone: (416) 441 -2731 Fax: (416) 441 -1893 Web http: www.ofifto.on.ca Page 58 of 91 Agenda Item 5c) Terry Downey, Executive Vice President, Ontario Federation o... APPRECIATION DAY NOVEMBER 6 MUNICIPAL RESOLUTION: DRAFT November 6th, 2009 Community Social Service Workers Appreciation Day uniorlowE COMMUNITY SOC A SERVICE WORKERS Whereas community social service workers are vital to the quality, of life within all Canadian communities; and Whereas community social service workers provide crucial services to families and children; people with disabilities; respite care; people and families dealing with substance abuse; women and their children in transition houses or sexual assault centres; Aboriginal Peoples; as well as services to new Canadians; and Whereas the quality of these services depends largely on the dedication of trained workers who provide these services; and Whereas the availability of these services helps improve the quality of life for everyone, while making our communities stronger and more stable; and Whereas greater recognition and understanding of the critical role these workers play in our communities are needed to ensure the continued availability and improvement of services; and Whereas awareness and support for these services begin at the local level; Now therefore be it resolved that this council proclaims November 6 as Community Social Service Workers Appreciation Day. Page 59 of 91 Agenda Item 6a) Nina Brancaccio, Supervisor, Council Secretariat, City of Ba... CITY HALL 70 COLLIER STREET TEL. (705) 726 -4242 FAX (705) 739 -4243 The City of B THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BARRIE City Clerk's Office "Committed to Service Excellence" October 8, 2009 File: P00 Township of Oro Medonte P.O. Box 100 148 Line 7 South Oro, ON LOL 2X0 09 -G -408 BUFFER FOR HUNTING IN NEIGHBOURING MUNICIPALITIES Sincerely, Nina Brancaccio Supervisor, Council Secretariat NB /tlr NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: P.O. BOX 400 BARRIE, ONTARIO L4M 4T5 OCT 0 9 2009 0ry0- IV /EDOr,i T E TQWN`:?-i!F' Reference: Council Motion 09 -G -408 BUFFER FOR HUNTING IN NEIGHBOURING MUNICIPALITIES Please be advised that the Council of the City of Barrie adopted the following motion at the Council meeting held on October 5, 2009: WHEREAS the City of Barrie borders on several rural townships and thousands of Barrie residents live directly on these borders that permit hunting within the County of Simcoe. AND WHEREAS the residents of Ward Three are regularly exposed to the sound of gunfire near their homes during different hunting seasons. AND WHEREAS public safety and the perception of safety is a critical component to a community. 2. That a letter be sent requesting the neighbouring municipalities to ensure public safety, create a buffer zone between the City of Barrie lands and Township lands where hunting will not be permitted. 3. That staff in the Operations Department investigate the feasibility and costs associated with placing "No Hunting" signs on City property located within other municipalities and report back by memorandum. (Item for Disc. 6.1, September 28, 2009) (File: P00) If you have any questions concerning the above mentioned matter, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Page 60 of 91 Agenda Item 6b) Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodlan... TOW_VSHIP THE CORPORATION OF THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT /SUBSIDY 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Phone (705)487 -2171 Fax (705) 487 -0133 www.oro- medonte.ca R. OCT 0 9 2009 ORO- MEDONTE 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 rflekw? /J✓e rd,7, /7 ?YC f.127/_I'Ul(:)i;' C:a Address i' 7; 61 L/n 1. A( City ,Or Prov. /9)7.77`. Postal Code U 2cC Contact 9ras e. e T. �P c? n Telephone 9;9, 3970 E -mail Fax PART B ORGANIZATION GENERAL INFORMATION Number of Out of Town Membership Fee Members /30 0 Residents f /pp-az If Applicable 20. Geographic Area Date Served Formed Outline the mission, purpose and objectives of your organization. /4/.-.5 /47 e l YL+<?.? r�� t' (7 .4f?Y C ?Q ay) ja!+c��r. 7L e'l? !9 E? ya _t 4: AA? 5 o ✓Y pi e) CI In r =`1 J i YI C.?.�f J ;i0d f lea //S� rf.../0rc;( (c)e ///r/1/2-,?/ /leg)-2_r" /6. !1``Fi' C{5 r J Page 61 of 91 Agenda Item 6b) Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodlan... Type of Organization (i.e. Registered Charity, Non- Profit Organization, no status, etc.) and registration number if applicable. A/z7• 77)7 ate r,, c Indicate the products services benefits provided to the Township of Oro Medonte by your organization: }i�..s►rw,G1�� j ar Le-1 ,c- z.9 /-7 sJ -)-7,. Lac r7 l; l r F'l% 'Ara Z4P� ..Yc r y r 1�(� zeL:�1 Z,..m.e./ e/ i i 1Ae_r�• 7� -k_.e, ,n��r r.� 4.. .ifff /lriv h i.- G:' /7 D Z:711,1 J c x 171 1 1 ZOya r�'?/Sc% 71' r .l �,c.- ///y "—J i 1 J�f�/1!lnLl /r(y�% /J�F'f-� l.r�, __YJ -Z" e- ra6ie /2.4. el: ~mac./ '.c.„ n of individuals served: h/ r3 r sa 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 Subsidy is a request for a reduction or waiving of fees Application is for a (please check) Grant i/ 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). /art /t ;t0, "7 Cs2Z- 77ir, .e�v .,,v s- r9iir.,"ieez/ A /moo T leest4 .ri c 3 :P.'(- r q-2-71, ..1!+ -7_0 i -z- /.ti, l9(�r .atia., ice, 2 C7 c? 7 o Do you currently receive other rants or subsides frome Township (facility subsidization, photocopying, secretarial, etc). /170 Page 62 of 91 Agenda Item 6b) Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodlan... Previous grants /subsidies from the Township? Amount Requested: fi f3 Year of Request: 2 rk08 Amount Approved: r() Year of Approval: ?(R) 9 PART D SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL(SI Date: C 2609 �v so.b, :TJ f ez (249;4 For office use only Approved: Name Position Name Position Amount Date: 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 63 of 91 X xeA e/x-e Agenda Item 6b) Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodlan... 7 -7 .1 ,07 Z 0 7 3 eA. 2:49 2 7' 2 07 7? 7 7/Z `75 67Ve,a-7,X" a-da-e-e Ze.9 %Kra sre?" Ive 4,0 CLete-AA- /g a t e-te_ kat— /700 Page 64 of 91 Agenda Item 6b) Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodlan... 6 z 7 -(2k G 4 1- Li 44 C•I V e_ z 7/ Z->--47 Z 7• 7 e.z.,-,."- eJA.,)-1,--c,e/ 7-- a...-1 6 e- e..4...-e-A-42.- _Z-1-4... /6'< t 6. C 9 'IL 074_ e c5 9 0'6 7 '2 en_ /6_ /Z er...„---1/4 /14_ 2 (9 t V Y 4-4 11-21- 4 /LWty 4L4A-rie v 4+ 9 41-e-vt_ /f eiL<7 c-A-tx/ 11 Page 65 of 91 Agenda Item 6b) Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodlan... HURONIA WOODLAND OWNER'S ASSOCIATION 2009 FINANCIAL SUMMARY TO DATE OCT 13, 2009 Bank balance as of December 31, 2008 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 $2971.33 Page 66 of 91 Agenda Item 6b) Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodlan... BANK BALANCE, beginning of the period MANULIFE ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT HURONIA WOODLANDS OWNERS' ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 Unaudited See Notice to Reader 2008 2007 $3,062 $2,874 INCOME Funds Raised: Advertising 420 400 Bus Trip 1,870 1,560 Donations. 10 40 Bank Interest Earned 1 1 Memberships 2,640 1,920 Hats /Crests /Scales 0 4 Total Funds Deposited 4,941 3,925 EXPENSES Funds Disbursed: Miscellaneous 99 40 Bus Trip 2,151 1,289 Hall Rental 273 300 Liability Insurance 453 453 Printing and Postage 1,491 1,397 Social 148 85 Advertising 254 42 Memberships SCFA 25 25 Fall Field Day 95 106 White Pine Award 43 0 Total Funds Disbursed 5,032 3,737 NET INCOME (LOSS) -91.00 188 EXPECTED BANK BALANCE, end of period 2,971 3,062 REPRESENTED BY: Reconciled Bank Balance, end of period 2,971 3,062 Difference $0 $0 MAA Balance beginning of period $4,579 $4,406 MAA Interest Earned 143 173 MAA Balance end of period $4,722 $4,579 Page 67 of 91 PROGRAM G�0®� JUNE JULY AUG APR JAN ��P��� FOREVE E8 MAR MAPLES g 63.00 RECE SPONS NATIONS TREES /D OLLARS TOTAL- REGE{PTS 4250. 0 d2500 92.00 1485.00 92.00 1485.00 0 .00 63.0 5000.00 480.25 100.00 T R EXPENSES IGOI. 140.70 TRE.ESI 99. 0.00 51.11PPING 240.70 0.00 5000.00 579.6 MISG 0 .0 0 ToTA L xPE► ses (LOSS) PROFI 233.6 5890. 0.00 233.63 6053.95 163.95 Agenda Item 6b) Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodlan... k %J. II %%Oar I II w°m b i 1 CHEri I,12' DATE n. GESUIPfION OF TRANSACTION ort moE 611:2o LN 1 6 1 I FlDVlfl a PMS too JJG'11J �OmEmu; ...s3CC as Ca I I 1 wd' aoo q yarn N I' I �Irm n 5= e fro (l k, I n9 I 1 1� 1 i1 r�,3 om Z o 1 I a°.s,f,r� ,E,,,„ ,a df,c4 /a nf,,, "�'iLLxr��7 l- nth :4 SO t3Lit wt+`. .E i1L/ 2 2RL L.1tJ 11 'Ji;c0 QO 'I .II I. ..I... I n ►Ile f? ,:p f �w. 1- J II 1 1. II x• :.138` 11 Page 69 of 91 I 4 911 1I 33 �I •1 EALAIJCE 7771& 30. .15 30. 371a f 1� lam L I 90 10011. 3krn 6J Agenda Item 6b) Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodlan... p HFb11F ME NOl WE 11 OESCNNION OF TPMVLTION OR IX 1 i #.!V .i'cr rl. f. id A y../t, .uwT 11 cir 1 I loa 1 Ikto 9 11104141, 4, .4.04Y 16g1p/ hL a. I IA,/ is I. I, II ,c t II i'at ll y J I warm (rm it WnNOR(WAI I_I ll r 11 iNSEOEST' y; LII_ L 1 gp,q• z �o EJ9 3:A ONCE CE f1',S11.4 jJ J L qi'5,:: &7j 17 6 11 m l: cz..l ,t c` w,I7 11 ✓.I1 1 Imo, l5' u,�, a z >-A 11 lig 779 1. w 7S 1 11 11 I 1 1. II 1' :1, I t F1, /kDY /Gtt1 Ifylivi 1 4t 1- q II I- 11 Iwo Page 70 of 91 5. Agenda Item 6b) Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodlan... 1 v.i DATF i it -,34', 113 91 noawnoN Or IRAN ON 11 }A4 agate Egg; YAiHO14�W.LL l-0 T II WTErtESf 1«� II FSn A tii l,'Y; 3, lop ittwW4 X (i O„ 91 .01.26,6 0,4 9 1.14N5;164.; Page 71 of 91 Agenda Item 6b) Bruce Keeling, Director and Committee Chair, Huronia Woodlan... Cry.OGE N E CI DATE DESG:IFTION OF TRANSACTION C COD a 5+ i fr. 4/.10 a n 4��1 i n¢ r i lam' Ik (0 qg 0 27 .494-4 lAYMirIT, tE OR d DEPOSIT ST O1 WITHDRAWAL T ga j25I 106 S; Page 72 of 91 Huron Ouendat Village Huronla Museum Agenda Item 6c) Miles Blackhurst, Chairman, Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat... Township of Oro Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro, ON LOL 2X0 Dear Mayor Hughes and Council, Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village 549 Little Lake Park Road PO Box 638 Midland, Ontario L4R 4P4 The museum's board has been looking very seriously at expanding the museum for quite some time. With the recent announcement of the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, the museum's Board of Directors held a meeting on Saturday, August 8 2009 and voted unanimously to make application to this fund for a 7,500 square foot expansion to the museum. An application was submitted on August 18 along with the requested supporting documentation and conceptual drawings. This submission was based on our feasibility study which we completed in 2008. It is estimated that a museum quality building will come together for us at an estimated cost of $2,227,500, based on $225 per square foot plus reserve percentages for site improvements, design, project administration and contingency. We understand that there may be a need for further work regarding the town plan, but we have requested and received approval in principal of our wish to expand the museum through a town council resolution. As we move the museum forward and continue to work at remaining a financially viable attraction in the tourism landscape of North Simcoe, we would like to look to you for support of this application as we continue to preserve the heritage of the region which naturally includes that of the Township of Oro Medonte and its residents. We would like to thank you in advance for your support and look forward to working together to build a new and improved Huronia Museum. Please do not hesitate to call me at home to discuss this further. I can be reached at 526 -6844. On behalf of the Huronia Museum and its Board of Directors, Miles Blackhurst Chairman 705 526 -2844 Fax: 705 527 -6622 info @huroniamuseum.com www.huroniamuseum.com EC OCT 0 2 2009 ORO- MEDoik.1 i TO rNsHflp I Page 73 of 91 Agenda Item 6d) Trace Leonard, Tribe Fastball Club, correspondence dated Sep... Mayor Harry Hughes Township of Oro Medonte 148 Line 7 S Oro, ON LOL 2X0 September 28, 2009 Dear Harry, Sincerely, Trace Leonard Tribe Fastball Club Tribe Fastball Club do Trace Leonard 115 Jamieson Court Thornton, ON LOL 2N0 www tr i b efas tb a I I. ca mkelly @tribefastba ll.ca My name is Trace Leonard, and I write to you on behalf of the Tribe Fastball Club. I write this to ask you to consider 2 requests during your 2010 budget deliberations. Neither requires great financial consideration but both would go a long way for a small organization such as ours. For the past four years, our fastball club has been competing in the International Softball Congress Division II (ISC II). During these years our team has had the privilege of traveling across all of Ontario and into parts of the USA to compete at one of the highest levels of fastball possible, and to represent our communities. Every year our tournament and league play becomes more and more demanding. To meet the needed travel costs our team has and continues to host fundraising events which include: dances, fastball tournaments, and golf tournaments. We also seek financial support from local businesses to cover expenses our fundraisers, and annual player fees cannot. In August of 2009 we travelled to Quad Cities, IL to compete against 40 teams from across North America. The weeklong event featured teams from as far east as Nova Scotia, and as far west as California. When all the dust had settled we had finished tied for 5 a marked improvement on our previous best finish of 17 The 2010 tournament is scheduled to be held in Midland, Michigan. We have already qualified for the 2010 event, and are currently planning our season. The ultimate goal for the 2010 season is to win the 'Tournament of Champions' event and graduate to the top division fastball has to offer. As the only competitive men's fastball team north of Toronto it is vital that our small town team continues to strive forward in hopes of advancing to the International Softball Congress World Tournament. Our team consists of mainly local players, mostly high school friends and fastball enthusiasts from neighbouring communities. Once a hotbed for fastball, Simcoe County is struggling to keep the game alive. Through fastball clinics at the grassroots level, and hosting games between some of the elite fastball teams this province has to offer, we have slowly inspired a new generation of fastball fanatics. Summer enrolment in youth fastball is slowly on the rise and the sport is finally getting the support and recognition it so desperately needs, and deserves. Our team and our communities ask you to please consider supporting both of our initiatives noted in the attached document, and help inject the joy of fastball back into our communities. In return we will continue.to support and advance the sport within our communities, and represent our communities to the best of our abilities. We thank you for your consideration. Page 74 of 91 Agenda Item 6d) Trace Leonard, Tribe Fastball Club, correspondence dated Sep... Township of Oro Medonte Requests 1. Golf Tournament Prizes At our annual golf tournament held in the May of each we are always looking for donations of prizes for the prize table. Things such as shirts, hats, mugs, and so on are always great, and if branded, will allow the donor to receive long lasting recognition for their contribution. Although we are not requesting anything specific, we welcome any contribution you could make. 2. $50.00 'Pioneer' Program Donation Tribe Fastball Club c/o Trace Leonard 115 Jamieson Court Thornton, ON LOL 2N0 www. tribefastba ll_ca m kel I vetrib efastball.ca This is a new initiative for the Tribe, starting in 2010. It will recognize local fastball pioneers who have inspired the growth and success of local fastpitch. As we try to do the same thing through our own programs, we wanted to give back to those who inspired us. Expenses for the program will include 2 plaques, one for the recipient, and one for permanent display. A dinner voucher, a short spot in the Springwater News, and possibly some administrative costs like digitizing old photographs, research, and the provision of editing services. Any unfunded portions of the program will be covered by the Tribe Fastball Club. Page 75 of 91 Agenda Item 6e) Gerry and Vera Cameron -van Amelsvoort, correspondence dated Irwin, Douq From: vera cameronvanam f Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:32 AM To: Irwin, Doug Subject: Opposition to Paintball Amusement Park Letter to be included in the Agenda for Wed. Oct 21, 2009 Hello Doug Please forward the following onto all members of council, Mayor Harry Hughes and staff. We request that this letter become part of the package to be distributed to pertinent individuals on Wed. Oct. 21, as it pertains to the Paintball Amusement Park. Attention: Mayor Harry Hughes, Members of Council and Staff Re: Paintball Amusement Park We are the owners of a 5 acre parcel of land severed off the Childs' property immediately to the north of the former Coulson Castle Site, on the 7th concession. We purchased this land from Montgomery and Tracey Childs on March 31, 2009. Our intention was to build a retirement home on the property in the future. Two weeks later, in the middle of April, Montgomery and Tracey submit an application to the township regarding the development of a paintballl amusement park on their property. We all know, that the plan for a commercial endeavour of this type is not hatched overnight and especially not in a two week period. The behaviour Montgomery and Tracey Childs have exhibited is highly unethical and unacceptable. It is demonstrative, indeed, of how they have misled us and have misled you Mayor Hughes, members of Council and Staff. We clearly would never have purchased this parcel had we been made aware of their intention for this property. Mr. Montgomery Childs stated in an interview a few weeks ago with Frank Matys of Orillia Today that "the business was not planned at the time" of the closing day for this 5 acre lot. Strangely enough, approximately 2 weeks later the application is into the township!! We all know that the research and planning of a commercial venture of this nature takes a great amount of time and does not come into fruition within a 14 day period! Clearly, Mr. Montgomery Childs and Tracey Childs have demonstrated the deceptive nature of their character. We ask you to support Ms. Andria Leigh and immediately withdraw the current Site Plan Agreement, and furthermore, ask you to reject any amended Site Plan Agreement should it be submitted, and reject any zoning By -law Amendment Application, should it be submitted. Simply put, we request that you immediately shut down this illegal operation and demand that it be restored to its former useage namely -rural agricultural. Thank you. Sincerely, Vera Cameron -van Amelsvoort Gerry van Amelsvoort Page 76 of 91 Agenda Item 6f) Vera Cameron -van Amelsvoort, Gerry van Amelsvoort, Hartley W... Oct. 20, 2009 To: Mayor Harry Hughes and Members of Council, Township of Oro Medonte From: Vera Cameron -van Amelsvoort, Gerry van Amelsvoort, Hartley Woodside, Kathy Clarke, Janet Machan, Jane Gordon Ball Re: Horseshoe Valley Paintball Inc. Site Plan Agreement Review, 2009 SPA -04 We are pleased to see that Council is addressing a series of by -law violations in connection with Horseshoe Valley Paintball Inc. For reasons that follow, we are asking Council to declare: that Horseshoe Valley Paintball cease operations immediately and return the property to compliance with current bylaws, that Montgomery and Tracey Childs have violated Township by -laws and agreements to an extent that warrants immediate withdrawal of the Site Plan Agreement, that no new or amended Site Plan Agreement be made. 1. The land in question is zoned Rural /Agricultural. Horseshoe Valley Paintball Inc. (HVP) is clearly a commercial use of this property. The current zoning allows commercial activity only in the context of a "home occupation The Zoning Bylaw sets out 11 clear conditions for a home occupation. (Section 5.12) 2. HVP has violated at least 8 of the conditions governing a "home occupation and therefore is not in compliance with the Township's Zoning By -law. Specifically, HVP: is clearly not a secondary use of the lot. is not conducted entirely within a detached accessory building and /or the main building on the lot. is not conducted by at least one of the residents of a dwelling unit located on the same lot. The property is leased to and HVP is conducted by an incorporated company, the CEO of which does not live on the property. does create noise, confirmed by neighbours, which is evident outside the dwelling unit (and the property). does employ more than one employee who is not a resident of the dwelling unit. does involve the outdoor storage or outdoor display of materials or finished products. does involve the repair or maintenance of motor vehicles. does involve the sale of a commodity not produced on the premises. 3. The Site Plan Agreement (between the Childs and the Township) itself violates the terms outlined in the Township's own Zoning Bylaw. Legal counsel has advised us that a Site Plan Agreement cannot permit activity which is not allowed in a Zoning Bylaw. The Township's Site Plan Agreement with Montgomery and Tracey Childs states that: "The Township has enacted a bylaw to permit an outdoor paintball business... "in clear violation of the home occupations section of the Township's Page 77 of 91 Agenda Item 6f) Vera Cameron -van Amelsvoort, Gerry van Amelsvoort, Hartley W... Zoning Bylaw. A Site Plan Agreement in violation of the Zoning By -law is illegal and must be withdrawn. 4. We support the Township's Director of Development Services' assessment that Montgomery and Tracey Childs have also violated the conditions of the current Site Plan Agreement. Specifically: The Site Plan Agreement states that "the maximum number of persons to be employed by the Owner shall be no more than three (3). No other staff, part-time or otherwise, is permitted. The maximum number of persons permitted to volunteer and /or referee at the Owner's establishment is five (5). "On August 25, 2009, five (5) HVP job openings were posted on federal government's HRSDC website two Retail Sales Clerks and three Customer Service Cashiers. The Site Plan Agreement was originally issued to residents Montgomery and Tracey Childs. In fact, this "home occupation" is leased to, and operated by, "Horseshoe Valley Paintball Inc." The men behind HVP have great ambitions the Orillia Packet Times article of Sept 9, 2009 states: The men have leased 90 acres of land from Childs' dad and have developed 12 acres into battlefields so far. They hope to turn the remaining 78 acres into fields in the future. "We can see having another 25 to 30 additional arenas," Faris said. "Eventually, we will be the largest paintball park in the area." In violation of Zoning By -law Section 5.25(g), derelict motor vehicles are strewn around the site. (HVP's own website boasts: "A lot of vehicles scattered everywhere. We have repeatedly raised concerns over the absence of appropriate permits for structures on the property some 2- storey buildings with staircases, a second floor and walls. Additionally, the HVP sign was constructed near the road without the necessary permit. The Site Plan Agreement states that the Childs will acquire "all necessary permits and approvals from the Township and from all Ministries and agencies including but not limited to the County of Simcoe They have not. In addition to the above issues noted by the Director of Development Services, the Site Plan Agreement was conditional upon concurrence with several conditions set out by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA), at least one of which is already being violated. Specifically, NVCA writes: "We have no objection to the paintball fields being established in open fields, provided the activities /props /development, etc. remain outside of the drip -line of the trees." Note the following excerpt from the HVP website home page: "Horseshoe Valley Paintball is placed on 90 acres of wide ranging topographic elevations; from flat open fields with trenches, tall berms, real artillery, and bunkers for the real battle field experience. To extremely hilly areas with thick natural cover for the most diverse experience ever." Page 78 of 91 Agenda Item 6f) Vera Cameron -van Amelsvoort, Gerry van Amelsvoort, Hartley W... At the May 27, 2009 meeting of the SPCTSG, Andria Leigh stated that none of the necessary approvals had been received from Fire and Emergency Services. 5. In addition to the clear violations made by Montgomery and Tracey Childs, we are also concerned about the process that led up to the development of the Site Plan Agreement. Council inadvertently violated its home occupation bylaw when it passed this Site Plan Agreement. Council may not have been aware of the implications of its decision it was presented as a home occupation without supporting documentation and no expressed concerns. Since their application, Montgomery and Tracey Childs have continuously misled Township staff and Council for example, a "home industry" became an extensive incorporated business, "all natural" structures became military armaments and scrap vehicles, an "existing stable" and "one small out building" became several buildings and an arena, "wooden obstacles and sandbags" and "props less than 100 sq. feet" became 2- storey buildings with walls, floors and staircases. As Andria Leigh has pointed out, the Childs have not delivered on their promises. There was no written staff report to direct Council in this decision. In fact, there have been no staff reports on record since the original application in the spring, and no paper trail exists of subsequent correspondence. There is no transcript of the June 8 meeting of the Site Plan Committee when the decision to support the Site Plan Agreement was made. It was subsequently and expeditiously ratified by Council on June 29. The Township's encouragement to date of HVP reflects an apparent willingness to allow creeping commercial development (following the unfortunate Willys Acres precedent). Left to continue, HVP could gradually become established and difficult to reverse, potentially attracting other, related para military commercial operations. In conclusion: The current operation of HVP is in violation of the home business section 5.12 of the Zoning Bylaw. The current operation is in violation of the Site Plan Agreement The Site Plan Agreement itself is in violation and cannot supersede the Zoning Bylaw. A large- scale, commercial paintball amusement park is not appropriate for this rural residential and agricultural area. Our requests to Council: to receive Andria Leigh's report DS 2009 -065 and adopt recommendations #2 and 5, to reject recommendations #3 and 4 as unnecessary they may also be interpreted as encouragement for the proponent, to enter into no new or amended Site Plan Agreement with the Childs or HVP, Page 79 of 91 Agenda Item 6f) Vera Cameron -van Amelsvoort, Gerry van Amelsvoort, Hartley W... to reject any application for re- zoning of the Childs' property to permit a paintball operation, should one appear. Page 80 of 91 Agenda Item 8a) Report No. FI 2009 -17, Paul Gravelle, Director of Finance /Tr... Report No. FI 2009- 17 Meeting Date: October 21, 2009 Roll REPORT RECOMMENDATION(S): Requires Action It is recommended that: BACKGROUND: Payroll: P R00418 PR00422 To: Prepared By: Committee of the Whole Janice MacDonald Subject: Statement of Accounts September 30, 2009 September 12, 2009 September 26, 2009 Following is the statement of accounts for the month of September Batch No. Date Amount Cheaue Reaisters: AC00557 September 02, 2009 187,391.65 AQ00410 September 04, 2009 500.00 AC00558 September 09, 2009 599.15 AC00559 September 09, 2009 226,043.57 AC00560 September 16, 2009 4,869,093.78 AC00561 September 17, 2009 14,490.00 A000411 September 17, 2009 945.00 AQ00412 September 17, 2009 2,200.00 AC00562 September 23, 2009 72,500.14 AQ00413 September 24, 2009 32,280.00 AC00563 September 30, 2009 544,006.16 121,405.18 119,832.52 Proud Heritage, Exciting Future Motion R.M.S. File For Information Only X 1. That Report No. FI 2009 -17 is received. 2. The accounts for the month of September 2009 totalling 6,209,352.47 are received. 5,950,049.45 241,237.70 FINANCE October 21, 2009 Report No. 2009 -017 Page 1 of 2 Page 81 of 91 Agenda Item 8a) Report No. Fl 2009 -17, Paul Gravelle, Director of Finance /Tr... Credit Card Reaisters: AE00215 September 29, 2009 2,577.75 AE00216 September 29, 2009 638.82 AE00217 September 29, 2009 5,356.39 AE00218 September 29, 2009 260.74 AE00219 September 29, 2009 1,254.97 AE00220 September 29, 2009 3,230.11 AE00221 September 26, 2009 1,959.59 AE00222 September 26, 2009 2,786.95 ATTACHMENTS: Cheque Registers. CONCLUSION: That the accounts for the month of September are received. Respectfully submitted: Janice MacDonald, Accounting Clerk SMT Approval Comments: C.A.O. Approval Comments: FINANCE .q) 18.065.32 Total: 6.209.352.47 October 21, 2009 Report No. 2009 -017 Page 2 of 2 Page 82 of 91 Agenda Item 9a) Report No. TES 2009 -31, Jerry Ball, Director of Transportati... Report No. TES2009 -31 It is recommended that: BACKGROUND: REPORT To: Committee of the Whole RECOMMENDATION(S): Requires Action X Proud Heritage, Exciting Future Prepared By: J. Ball Meeting Date: Subject: Motion October 21, 2009 Robincrest Water System (Request to Connect to Roll Municipal Water System for 62 R.M.S. File Moonstone Road East) For Information Onlyu 1. THAT Report No. TES2009 -31 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Township of Oro Medonte enters into a Water Service Connection Agreement with Deborah and Evans Stone for 62 Moonstone Road East. 3. THAT the Clerk prepares a By -law for Council's consideration. 4. AND THAT Deborah and Evans Stone be notified of Council's decision. As a result of problems with the quality or quantity of their well supply, Deborah and Evans Stone located at 62 Moonstone Road East have requested permission to connect to the municipal water system. Vic Emberson, who owns 72 Moonstone Road East, requested a connection to the water system in 2007. At the time, staff had concerns with allowing another connection on the existing one (1) inch main that runs in front of house numbers 90, 94, 98 and 102 Moonstone Road East. A Water Service Connection Agreement was granted, allowing Mr. Emberson to connect at Jennett Drive located in the Bachly Subdivision. Mr. and Mrs. Stone and Vic Emberson have come to a private agreement to share the cost of installing a two (2) inch water service from Jennett Drive to their respective homes. Transportation Environmental Services October 21, 2009 Report No. TES2009 -31 Page 1 of 2 Page 83 of 91 Agenda Item 9a) Report No. TES 2009 -31, Jerry Ball, Director of Transportati... ANALYSIS: The connection of 62 Moonstone Road East to the Robincrest water system would have no affect on the municipal system. The Stone's are aware that they will be responsible for all costs incurred for the connection to the Robincrest system, including the installation of a water meter and any subsequent repairs of the service on private property. Mr. Fred MacGregor, Environmental Services Foreman, has no concerns with Mr. and Mrs. Stone connecting to the Robincrest system. CONSULTATIONS: Al Lees, AECOM Canada Ltd. Respectfully submitted: F,-/Jerry Ball Director of Transportation Environmental Services SMT Aanroval Comments: C.A.O. Approval Comments: rk/ Transportation Environmental Services October 21, 2009 Report No. TES2009 -31 Page 2 of 2 Page 84 of 91 Agenda Item 10a) Report No. 2009 -065, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Report No. DS 2009 -065 Committee of the Whole Meeting Date: Subject: October 21, 2009 BACKGROUND: ANALYSIS: REPORT To: Township of Horseshoe Valley Paintball —Site Roll Plan Agreement Review, 2009 SPA-04, 3193 Line 7 North Proud Heritage, Exciting Future Prepared By: Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services Motion R.M.S. File D11 39192 010- 003 -35400 RECOMMENDATION(S): Requires Action X For Information Only It is recommended: 1. THAT Report No. DS 2009 -065 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the current Site Plan Agreement executed by By -law 2009 -084 with Mr. and Mrs. Childs be withdrawn; 3. THAT a Zoning By -law Amendment application be submitted to the Township for the continued use and expansion of the Paintball facility located at 3193 Line 7 North; 4. THAT an amended Site Plan Agreement with both the landowners and operators of the paintball facility is required; and 5. AND THAT Mr. and Mrs. Childs be advised accordingly of Council's decision. In June 2009, Council entered into a site plan agreement (By -law 2009 -084) with Mr. and Mrs. Childs in regards to a small scale paintball facility on their property. The site plan was subject to an additional review three months after execution to further assess and determine zoning by -law amendment requirements. This report is intended to provide Council with an analysis of this three month review and the requirement for submission of a zoning by -law amendment. On September 10, 2009 a site plan meeting was held to review the application with both the Committee and Mr. Childs, the landowner, in attendance. During this meeting it was determined that notwithstanding the site plan agreement was entered into with the owners of the property, there is a corporation which operates the paintball facility of the property. A copy of the corporation documents was requested from the owner but have to date not been provided to the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date October 21, 2009 Report No. DS 2009 -065 Page 1 of 3 Page 85 of 91 Agenda Item 10a) Report No. 2009 -065, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Township. On this basis, a subsearch is being conducted by the Township to confirm the corporation and its shareholders. Based on the additional information provided at the meeting and the subsequent site visit conducted with the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services on September 21, 2009 the following is identified for Council's consideration: It was determined at the site visit that a speed ball park (arena) is located north and east of the stable (shown on the site plan) however this speed ball park is not identified on the site plan, is located outside of the paintball area identified on the site plan, and is therefore not permitted by the site plan executed by Council. At the time of the site visit, only the existing hay /corn field in the north -west corner of the property, as shown on the site plan, was being utilized. The exception to this is the speedball park which, as noted above, was not identified on the site plan. Within this north west paintball field, there were a minimum of 6 motor vehicles located within the paintball field. In accordance with Section 5.25 Prohibited Uses of the Township's Zoning By -law 97 -95, as amended, partially dismantled vehicles are considered a prohibited use by the zoning by -law and are therefore required to be removed. In addition within this field, there were a series of wooden platforms /'structures" which form part of the paintball game. The Township's Zoning By -law defines a building as "a structure occupying an area of greater than 10 square metres (107.6 square feet) consisting of any combination of walls, roof, and floor or a structural system serving the function thereof, including associated works, fixtures and service systems." Based on this definition contained in the Township's Zoning By -law, the structures observed on September 21, while some exceeding the 10 square metre requirement contained in the definition, none of these included either a floor or a roof to be defined under the Township's Zoning By -law as a "building" and therefore did not require building permits. At the site plan meeting, the owner indicated that there was one full time employee in addition to the two shareholders, it was also identified that there were 3 -4 part time employees to assist with the operation. This total number of employees exceeds the site plan. The sign constructed on the site was required to be identified on the site plan which to date has not been completed. A sign is permitted in accordance with the Township's sign by -law subject to obtaining the required permit. Also identified at the site plan meeting by the landowner, parking is currently occurring within the paintball area identified as the existing corn field, this is not however identified as a parking area on the approved site plan and is therefore not permitted. At the conclusion of the site plan meeting, it was also confirmed that Council needed to be advised of any future expansion of the paintball operation beyond what was currently located on the property. FINANCIAL: N/A POLICIES /LEGISLATION: Township Official Plan Zoning By -law 97 -95 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date October 21, 2009 Report No. DS 2009 -065 Page 2 of 3 Page 86 of 91 Agenda Item 10a) Report No. 2009 -065, Andria Leigh, Director of Development CONSULTATIONS: ATTACHMENTS: n/a CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis provided above, the current site plan agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Childs does not include the shareholders /operators of the paintball facility and is therefore required to be withdrawn by Council. A new site plan agreement including both the landowners and the operators of the paintball facility is required to be entered into with the Township. It is further recommended that Mr. and Mrs. Childs, the owners of 3193 Line 7 North, be advised that an application for a zoning by -law amendment is required to be submitted to the Township for Council's consideration to continue the use of the above noted property for a paintball facility. Respectfully submitted: 4„A_ Andria Leigh, MCIP, RPP Director of Development Services SMT Aonroval Comments: C.A.O. ADDroval Comments: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Meeting Date October 21, 2009 Report No. DS 2009 -065 Page 3 of 3 Page 87 of 91 Agenda Item 10b) Report No. DS 2009 -066, Andria Leigh, Director of Developmen... REPORT Township of Proud Heritage, Exciting Future Report No. To: Council Prepared By: DS2009 -066 Kim Allen Meeting Date: Subject: Motion October 21,2009 Third Quarter Building Division Report Roll R.M.S. File RECOMMENDATION(S): Requires Action) I For Information Only It is recommended that: 1. That Council receive report DS2009 -066 for information BACKGROUND: ANALYSIS: FINANCIAL: X This report is to provide for Council information on building permit activity to the end of the third quarter 2009. (See attachment 1) Note: The numbers in the fees collected columns are not a true comparison between the years 2008 and 2009 due to the change in the timing for collection of permit fees. Permit fees are now collected and entered at time of permit submission as opposed to the time of issuance. Development Services Meeting Date october2l /09 Report No. DS2009 -066 Page 1 of 2 Page 88 of 91 POLICIES /LEGISLATION: CONSULTATIONS: ATTACHMENTS: Permit Report for the end of the Third Quarter 2009 CONCLUSION: Respectfully submitted: Kim Allen Chief Building Official Agenda Item 10b) Report No. DS 2009 -066, Andria Leigh, Director of Developmen... SMT Aooroval Comments: C.A.O. Aooroval Comments: i .v li� a Development Services Meeting Date October2l /09 Report No. DS2009 -066 Page 2 of 2 Page 89 of 91 Agenda Item 10b) Report No. DS 2009 -066, Andria Leigh, Director of Developmen... Number of Permits Issued: Fees Collected: For the Quarter Ending September 2009 Agr /Add/Reno /Demo 11 16 8 11 Com /Ind/Pub 2 12 7 16 House Demolition 9 14 9 24 Pool 2 17 8 28 Renovation Septic 36 68 29 77 Septic Replace/Repair SFD House 20 32 19 50 SFDAdd/Reno /Dem 14 29 15 31 Signs 5 12 4 11 Small Projects 69 141 73 169 Tent 6 14 3 6 Other 11 24 10 37 Cancelled 3 11 3 50 2009 2008 This Period To Date This Period Building Permit Fee $95,289.88 $188,822.99 $105,065.79 $242,083.22 Septic Deposit $16,977.50 $35,140.00 $14,400.00 $39,370.00 Totals: $112,267.38 $223,962.99 $119,465.79 $281,453.22 Construction Value of Permits Issued For: Township of Oro Medonte 2009 2008 This This Period To Date Period To Date 188 390 188 510 2009 2008 To Date Agr /Add /Reno /Demo This Period $601,500.00 $167,000.00 To Date $792,500.00 $359,000.00 Com /Ind /Pub This Period $105,000.00 $20,580,500.00 To Date $860,000.00 $21,825,500.00 House Demolition This Period $25,500.00 $112,500.00 To Date $48,000.00 $419,500.00 Pool This Period $70,000.00 $193,000.00 To Date $367,800.00 $621,600.00 Renovation This Period To Date Septic This Period $303,000.00 $0.00 To Date $583,600.00 $0.00 Thursday October 15, 2009 2:21:04 PM (alien) Page 1 of 2 Page 90 of 91 Agenda Item 10b) Report No. DS 2009 -066, Andria Leigh, Director of Developmen... For the Quarter Ending September 2009 Septic Replace/Repair This Period To Date SFD House This Period $5,205,000.00 To Date $8,485,000.00 SFDAdd/Reno/Dem This Period To Date Signs This Period To Date Small Projects This Period To Date Tent This Period To Date Other This Period To Date Cancelled This Period To Date Total Value of Permits To Date: (Not including cancelled permits) Education Development Public To Date: Education Development Separate To Date: Simcoe County Development To Date: Cancelled To Date: Township of Oro Medonte 2009 2008 This This Period To Date Period To Date $810,000.00 $1,823,500.00 $25,100.00 $87,600.00 $1,138,050.00 $2,034,601.00 $5,700.00 $39,200.00 $143,000.00 $144,100.00 $90,000.00 $100,000.00 $15,265,901.00 $1,436.00 $740.00 $4,067.00 31,050.00 $8,246,000.00 $16,793,900.00 $778,000.00 $1,968,200.00 $29,600.00 $57,300.00 $1,364,300.00 $2,737,931.00 $15,000.00 $36,500.00 $10,000.00 $28,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,500.00 $44,847,431.00 $25,682.55 $7,717.48 $136,715.81 $5,139.00 Thursday October 15, 2009 2 :21:04 PM (alien) Page 2 of 2 Page 91 of 91