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08 19 2010 OMEGA AgendaPage 18 -22 Proud .Heritage, Exciting Future 1. OPENING OF THE MEETING 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE ORO- MEDONTE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP ADVISORS (OMEGA) MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday, August 19, 2010 TIME: 7:30 p.m. 4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: 3 -9 a) Minutes of OMEGA meeting held on Thursday, May 20, 2010. 5. PRESENTATIONS: None. 6. ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: None. 7. WORKING GROUP UPDATES: 10 -17 a) Oro Moraine, re: Draft Oro Moraine Report Card. b) Growth Issues c) Habitat d) Sustainable Agriculture e) Water Quality Lake Management i) Rain Barrels (follow up from May 20, 2010). f) Zero Waste i) Recycling and composting at all municipal /community halls. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: a) Bruce Keeling, Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association, re: Grant Subsidy Request, Maple Tree Replacement Program and Maple Seed Gathering for 2010 -2011. 23 -28 b) Mayor H.S. Hughes, report dated June 9, 2010 from Human Services Committee, County of Simcoe, re: Food Procurement. Page 1 of 30 Page 29 -30 OMEGA Agenda for Thursday, August 19, 2010. 9. OTHER BUSINESS QUESTIONS a) Issues opportunities from Council b) Update on 2010 Grants /Subsidies approved. c) Feedback from OMEGA to Council on OMEGA 2006 -2010 Term. 10. NEXT MEETING DATE To be determined. 11. ADJOURNMENT a) Motion to Adjourn. Page 2 of 30 4a) Minutes of OMEGA meeting held on Thursday, May 20, 2010. d eniTownship t?I Proud Ficrira Present: Regrets: Thursday, May 20, 2010 d utaare David Edwards Gerry Murphy Meryl Drake David Kennedy Councillor Terry Allison Mike Vandergeest Allan Johnson Kim Wand Council /Staff Mayor H.S. Hughes Present: Councillor Mel Coutanche Also Present: John Crawford Earl Dertinger Jack Fountain THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE ORO- MEDONTE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP ADVISORS MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers **A digital recording of the meeting is available Time: 7:33 p.m. Bob Barlow Ruth Fountain Doug Shelswell Josephine Martensson Hemsted Wilf McMechan Andy McNiven John Bosomworth Steve Cromwell Councillor Sandy Agnew Marie Brissette, Committee Coordinator Ann Truyens Bruce Keeling 1. OPENING OF THE MEETING Councillor Agnew assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda Motion No. OMEGA100520 -1 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Barlow It is recommended that the agenda for the Oro Medonte Environmental Group Advisors meeting of Thursday, May 20, 2010 be received and adopted. Carried. Page 1 of 7 Page 3 of 30 4a) Minutes of OMEGA meeting held on Thursday, May 20, 2010. OMEGA Minutes Thursday, May 20, 2010 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None declared. 4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: a) Minutes of OMEGA meeting held on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Motion No. OMEGA100520 -2 Moved by Martensson Hemsted, Seconded by Shelswell It is recommended that the minutes of the Oro Medonte Environmental Group Advisors meeting held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. 5. PRESENTATIONS: None. 6. ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: a) Motions from Council and Committee of the Whole Motion No. OMEGA100520 -3 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Drake It is recommended that the Motions from Council and Committee of the Whole be received. Carried. b) Update on Simcoe County Farm Fresh Grant Subsidy Request Motion No. OMEGA100520 -4 Moved by Edwards, Seconded by Shelswell It is recommended that the verbal update provided by Councillor Agnew, re: Update on Simcoe County Farm Fresh Grant Subsidy Request be received. Carried. Page Page 4 of 30 4a) Minutes of OMEGA meeting held on Thursday, May 20, 2010. OMEGA Minutes Thursday, May 20, 2010 c) Policy POL- ADM -12, Food Procurement Policy Motion No. OMEGA100520 -5 Moved by Martensson- Hemsted, Seconded by Shelswell It is recommended that Policy POL- ADM -12, Food Procurement Policy be received. Defeated. d) Motions from Oro World's Fair Board, re: Working with OMEGA's Zero Waste Working Group. Motion No. OMEGA100520 -6 Moved by Murphy, Seconded by Barlow It is recommended: 1. That the Motions from Oro World's Fair Board, re: Working with OMEGA's Zero Waste Working Group be received. 2. And That OMEGA's Zero Waste Working Group assist the Oro World's Fair Board in their waste reduction efforts at the 2011 Oro World's Fair, as requested by the Oro Agricultural Society, subject to the approval of the 2010 -2014 term of OMEGA. Carried. e) Letter to and response from LSRCA, re: Ice Fishing and Parking of Vehicles on Lake Simcoe. Motion No. OMEGA100520 -7 Moved by Murphy, Seconded by Barlow It is recommended that the letter to and response from LSRCA, re: Ice Fishing and Parking of Vehicles on Lake Simcoe be received. Carried. Page Page 5 of 30 4a) Minutes of OMEGA meeting held on Thursday, May 20, 2010. OMEGA Minutes Thursday, May 20, 2010 7. WORKING GROUP UPDATES: a) Oro Moraine i) Oro Moraine Report Card Motion No. OMEGA100520 -8 Moved by Drake, Seconded by Edwards It is recommended that the verbal update by Councillor Agnew, re: Draft Oro Moraine Report Card be received. b) Growth Issues None. c) Habitat None. d) Water Quality Lake Management i) Rain Barrels Motion No. OMEGA100520 -9 Moved by Murphy, Seconded by Barlow It is recommended: 1. That the verbal update by the Water Quality Lake Management Working Group, re: Rain Barrels be received. 2. And That the Water Quality Lake Management Working Group create a draft plan of action for the spring of 2011. e) Sustainable Agriculture i) Simcoe County Farm Fresh Motion No. OMEGA100520 -10 Moved by Murphy, Seconded by Barlow It is recommended that the verbal update by the Sustainable Agriculture Working Group, re: Simcoe County Farm Fresh be received. Carried. Carried. Carried. Page 4 of 7 Page 6 of 30 4a) Minutes of OMEGA meeting held on Thursday, May 20, 2010. OMEGA Minutes Thursday, May 20, 2010 f) Zero Waste None. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: a) Bruce Keeling, Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association, re: Grant Subsidy Request, Maple Tree Replacement Program and Maple Seed Gathering for 2010 -2011. Motion No. OMEGA100520 -11 Moved by Martensson Hemsted, Seconded by Murphy It is recommended: 1. That the correspondence from Bruce Keeling, Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association, re: Grant Subsidy Request, Maple Tree Replacement Program and Maple Seed Gathering for 2010 -2011 be received. 2. And That OMEGA considers the Application for Grant/Subsidy from Bruce Keeling, Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association for the Maple Tree Replacement Program and Maple Seed Gathering for 2010 -2011 at OMEGA's August 18, 2010 meeting. Carried. b) Memorandum dated May 7, 2010, Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, re: 2010 Fall Meetings and Updated Procedural By -law. Motion No. OMEGA100520 -12 Moved by Martensson Hemsted, Seconded by Murphy It is recommended that the Memorandum dated May 7, 2010 from Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, re: 2010 Fall Meetings and Updated Procedural By -law be received. Carried. Page 5 of 7 Page 7 of 30 4a) Minutes of OMEGA meeting held on Thursday, May 20, 2010. OMEGA Minutes Thursday, May 20, 2010 9. OTHER BUSINESS QUESTIONS a) Issues opportunities from Council i) Article in NSCN, re: OMEGA Environmental Projects. Motion No. OMEGA100520 -13 Moved by Murphy, Seconded by Edwards It is recommended that the Article in NSCN, re: OMEGA Environmental Projects be received. b) Review of OMEGA's recommendations to Council. Motion No. OMEGA100520 -14 Moved by Murphy, Seconded by Kennedy Carried. It is recommended that the OMEGA Actions and Accomplishments 2006 -2010 Term be received. 10. NEXT MEETING DATE Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Carried. Page6of7 Page 8 of 30 4a) Minutes of OMEGA meeting held on Thursday, May 20, 2010. OMEGA Minutes Thursday, May 20, 2010 11. ADJOURNMENT a) Motion to Adjourn Motion No. OMEGA100520 -15 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Drake It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 9:02 p.m. Co- Chairperson, Councillor Coutanche Co- Chairperson, Councillor Agnew Absent Carried. Co- Chairperson, Councillor Allison Committee Coordinator, Marie Brissette Page 7 of 7 Page 9 of 30 7a) Oro Moraine, re: Draft Oro Moraine Report Card. Oro Moraine Study Area Oro Moraine Study Area The Oro Moraine is a prominent natural landform extending northeast from Highway 400 to Orillia. The vast majority of the Moraine lies within Oro Medonte Township. The west and east tips of the Moraine extend into Springwater Township and the City of Orillia, respectively. The Oro Moraine is approximately 21 km long by 6 km wide and covers an area about 141 km The Oro Moraine was formed over 12,000 years ago at the contact point between two glaciers. Huge volumes of silts, sands and gravels were deposited between the glacier lobes. As the glaciers retreated, this material was sorted by the meltwaters, leaving a legacy of rolling sand and gravel deposits as well as meltwater valleys which cut into the edges of the Moraine. At first European contact in the early 1600s, more than 20,000 Wendats lived in pallisaded villages, growing corn, beans and squash on cleared, sandy fields in North Simcoe. The Rock Tribe (Arendarhonon) lived in villages located between Coldwater and Orillia. The Wendats, already decimated by smallpox, were destroyed in battle by the Iroquois in 1649 and the landscape soon reverted back to forests and wetlands. European settlers in the mid -1800s rapidly altered the landscape. Upland forests were cleared for farming. Areas of droughty soils were soon found to be unfit for fanning and were soon abandoned. Reforestation efforts on these barren lands began in the 1930s and many of these plantations now form part of the Simcoe County forests. Sands and gravels on the moraine came into demand to facilitate development and a number of areas were developed as borrow pits and, later, as licensed pits. Today, the Oro Moraine is a beautiful pastoral landscape dominated by a mosaic of forest cover, agricultural lands, small patches of residential development, sand and gravel pit operations and commercial recreation uses. This report card descril the, condition of natural features within the Oro Moraine study area anc provides stewardship',. #tuns to help maintain health :of the a r e a Other rep ort cards a w ith th sari be foun on the NUCA` and LSRCA The Oro Moraine is the headwaters for watersheds draining west to Nottawasaga Bay, north to Sev- ern Sound and south to Lake Simcoe. Forest cover on the Moraine and wetlands along its base pro- vide important ecological functions and are connected to other natural areas in Simcoe County. Groundwater recharge on the Moraine provides important water supplies for residents. Resurfacing along the flanks of the Moraine, groundwater discharge provides clean, cold baseflow to headwater streams which support sensitive fish species such as brook trout. The Oro Moraine Study Area extends two kilometres outside the Moraine boundary. The wetlands and streams within two kilometres of the Moraine are strongly influenced by groundwater discharge at the base of the Moraine and are integral components of the Oro Moraine ecosystem. Changes in land use in areas next to the Moraine can affect ecosystem functions on the Moraine itself. Page 10 of 30 7a) Oro Moraine, re: Draft Oro Moraine Report Card. Over the past seventy years, reforestation of marginal agri- cultural lands has increased forest cover on the Moraine. Much of this success is due to the efforts of the Simcoe County Forest program, which recognized the need to protect and reforest the cleared/barren lands in the 1920s. Simcoe County Forests now account for more than 30% of the for- ested areas within the Oro Mo- raine. rardhurst Legend +410 Naturn! Corridor Bone County Forest 04 ForoSted interior Forested Area Oro Moraine Landiorrn Oro StudyAre Today, forests cover more than 40% of the Oro Moraine. Conifer plantation and hard- wood maple forests dominate forest cover on the Moraine itself with mixed and conifer swamps present along the flanks of the Moraine. Swamp forest cover provides important winter habitat for deer. Large intact forest blocks found on the Moraine provide significant habitat for wildlife species which require undisturbed, deep forest habitat (forest interior) to thrive. Main- taining large, connected blocks of forest cover is critical for area sensitive wildlife that need this type of habitat to survive. The hayfields and grasslands of the Oro Moraine support a number of bird species that require large tracts of open grassland habitat to survive. Several of these species such as Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark are in steep decline in southern Ontario. The forests and fields of the Oro Moraine support species that are considered to be at risk both provincially and nationally. Forests support Endangered species such as American Ginseng and Butternut and Threatened species including Whip poor -will. The landscape also supports species of Special Concern such as Milksnake, Red headed Woodpecker and Common Nighthawk. Riparian; CoV@T'. 50.1% 21.36 60.5 Forest Cover is the percentage of the watershed that is forested. Environment Canada suggests that 30% forest cover is the minimum needed to support healthy wildlife habitat more cover- age is beneficial. Forest interior is the area of forest that lies more than 100 m from a forest edge away from the windy, dry conditions and predators that are associated with the edge. Sensitive forest birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians require deep forest habitat for survival. Environment Canada suggests that 10a/ forest interior cover is the minimum needed to support a range of species. Streamside forest cover (riparian vegetation) filters pollutants and provides important fish and wildlife habitat. Environment Canada suggests that at least 30 m on each side of the stream (over 75% of its length) should be in forest cover to support healthy streams. ear Tee Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Page 11 of 30 7a) Oro Moraine, re: Draft Oro Moraine Report Card. Significant forest cover forms a broad arc from Craighurst through the Copeland Forest and the core of the Moraine northeast to Bass Lake. The east portion of the moraine supports patchier forest cover and is dominated by agricul- tural land uses. The Copeland Forest is a large provincially significant forest tract located on the steep slopes of the Oro Moraine and headwater valleys of the Sturgeon and Coldwater Rivers. Consisting of a mix of upland and swamp forest, public hiking trails make this area a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Headwater forest cover extending northeast to the Canadian Shield and south to Matheson Creek is an integral part of a natural corridor that extends northeast from the Niagara Escarpment to the east /southeast Canadian Shield. This provincial -scale corridor is highly significant. Forests and wet- lands on the Oro Moraine provide critical linkages to natural areas in the Nottawasaga River watershed to the south and west, Lake Simcoe watershed to the east and the south shore of Severn Sound to the north. The Oro Moraine has been divided into six headwater areas for this report. The Willow and Matheson Creek catchments flow south and west toward the Nottawasaga River. The combined Coldwater River /Sturgeon River catchment and North River catchment flow north to Severn Sound. The Hawkestone Creek and Oro Creeks North catchments flow south and east toward Lake Simcoe. The Willow Creek catchment arises on the southwest flanks of the Moraine. Groundwater discharge is relatively weak and headwater tributaries often flow through agricultural landscape with little natural cover. Stream health is generally "fair" with impacts associated with on- stream ponds, channel alterations and live- stock access. The Matheson Creek catchment arises on the west and northwest flanks of the Mo- raine. Strong baseflows, coldwater habitat and "good" stream health characterize most of the headwater tributaries and brook trout are common. Most of these tribu- taries flow through forested landscapes and remain unaltered by human impacts. Streams with "fair" health may be impacted by on- stream ponds, sparse streamside habitat and/or highway impacts Highway 400 crosses all catchment tributaries. Streams were assessed using a variety of parameters including fisheries, benthic inverte brates, water chemistry and general stream condition. Healthy streams receive a score of "3" while unhealthy streams receive a score of "1 5 Year Insufficient Data Page 12 of 30 7a) Oro Moraine, re: Draft Oro Moraine Report Card. The headwaters of the Sturgeon River arise within the northwest corner of the Moraine study area. Headwater tributaries flow through forest and wetland cover and are considered in "good" health. The Coldwater River catchment dominates the north central portion of the Oro Moraine. Incised tributary valleys cut into the Moraine, receiving sub- stantial groundwater inputs. Flowing through natural land- scapes, these tributaries exhibit "good" stream health and typi- cally support brook trout. The Hawkestone Creek catchment arises along the southeast flanks of the Oro Moraine. Hawkestone Creek and its tributaries originate in headwater wet- lands. Groundwater inputs provide coldwater condi- tions that support sensitive species such as brook trout and mottled sculpin. Stream health is "good" through- out the study area. Overall, stream health is generally good within the Oro Moraine study area. Strong groundwater inputs along the flanks of the Moraine support coldwater habitat. Brook trout are found in many tributaries. Sources of impairment include: on- stream ponds, sparse stream side vegetation and stream alteration (ditching). Urban land uses, agricultural uses and recreation (golf courses) are associated with these impairments. Leg Biomonitain• Site Stream Health Pair +Nw. Poor Mtermatent cz3 Catchment Area Cre Moraine Study Area Feraated Area C ora 'Amine Landfare The northeast portion of the Oro Moraine drains toward Bass Lake which, in turn, feeds the North River system. Simi- lar to Coldwater Creek, incised valleys cut into the Moraine and associated tributaries have strong, cold flows which often support brook trout. "Good" stream health in these tributaries is often degraded to "fair" toward Bass Lake as a result of on- stream ponds and stream alterations (ditching). The Oro Creeks North catchment arises along the southeast flanks of the Oro Moraine. Bluff's Creek and Mill Creek originate in headwater wetlands. Groundwater inputs provide coldwater conditions that support sensitive species such as brook trout and mottled sculpin. Stream health is generally "good Impacts (and "fair" health) are associated with on- stream ponds and sparse streamside habitat through agricultural areas. Page 13 of 30 Ind icators Oro Moraine Results Indicator Descriptio Trend: Wetland Cove 13.05 A 10% wetland cover has been identified as a minimum guideline for healthy watersheds (Environment Canada). Insufficient Data Wetland Buffer (100m bu ffer area) 46.6 C A buffer is a vegetated area next to a wetland or stream. Many wildlife species require adjacent upland areas for foraging, nesting and other activities. Insufficient Data 7a) Oro Moraine, re: Draft Oro Moraine Report Card. High, rolling terrain com- bined with sandy /gravelly soils results in very low wetland coverage on the Oro Moraine itself. How- ever, extensive groundwater discharge (seeps and springs) along the flanks of the Moraine support signifi- cant wetlands many of Which form the headwaters of coldwater streams. Headwater wetlands pro- vide natural flood control along the flanks of the Mo- raine. Marsh and swamp (wooded) wetlands provide important habitat for a wide range of wildlife including wintering habitat for white tailed deer. Groundwater discharge from many of these flank- ing wetlands maintains cold stream flows which support brook trout. Groundwater recharge in some wetlands maintains groundwater supplies. Wetland cover along the flanks of the Moraine is generally high. Some historic loss is associated with conversion to agricultural and urban land uses. Upland buffers next to wetlands are important for many species of wildlife such as waterfowl and woodland amphibians. The extent of these buffers is variable within the study area. There will be some loss of buffers in the Coulson area as a result of estate residential development approved through past planning decisions. Five wetland groupings within the Oro Moraine have been identified as provincially significant by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Re- sources. Provincial and municipal planning policies protect these wetlands from development and site alteration. Onllia Fln(ation SuvarnP Legend e3 Or Morafne Stray Area locally Significant Wetlands Promn[idlly Significant weans fog ociwV *Hands M rt. Folestted Area e3 Oro Moraine lattlfam Page 14 of 30 7a) Oro Moraine, re: Draft Oro Moraine Report Card. What is groundwater? Contrary to popular belief, groundwater is not an underground river or lake. It is water that is stored under- ground in bedrock fractures or between sand and gravel grains. These underground storage areas are called aquifers. Where sediments have been deposited in layers, there can be a vertical series of aquifers, separated by fine- grained silts or clays (aquitards) which tend to block the downward movement of water. Aquifers located below aquitards are somewhat protected from potential contamination from the surface and are typically preferred for drinking water sources. Naturally occurring min- erals in bedrock or sediments may occasionally affect the appearance, smell, or taste of groundwater. Where does groundwater come from? Groundwater is part of the water cycle. Water enters the landscape from rain and snowmelt. Some of this water runs directly into lakes and streams. Some is lost to evaporation and evapotranspiration (evaporation from trees and other plants). The re- mainder of the water sinks into the soil, passing through plant roots into the water table (where soils and sediments are satu- rated) where it becomes groundwater. Downward passage of water into the shallow water table may be rapid a matter of hours, while passage into the lower aquifers may take weeks, months or years. Groundwater is dynamic, moving from sand and gravel recharge areas (where large amounts of water enter the groundwater system) to spring and seep discharge areas which feed streams and wetlands. Why is groundwater important? Groundwater is essential for a variety of human and ecosystem uses. It supports municipal water supplies, private water sup- plies and irrigation on some valuable farm lands. For rural residents relying on individual wells, groundwater is often the only available water supply. For many communities, it is by far the least expensive option for public water systems. Groundwater maintains stream flow and wetland levels during dry spells and is vital to the maintenance of ecological functions and biodiversity. Brook trout, a highly sensitive fish species, depend on groundwater to keep stream flows cool through the summer and to provide a hospitable habitat for their redds (nests) through the winter months. Groundwater Protection Shallow, unconfined aquifers consisting of sands and gravels are susceptible to contamination since any contaminants can quickly move from the ground surface through the coarse soils to the water table. Sources of contamination can include faulty septic systems, poorly constructed manure and milk waste storage areas, road salts, commercial/industrial discharges and ur- ban/rural fertilizer and pesticide applications. Source water protection planning will be an important tool to protect municipal well supplies. Promotion of good stewardship practices will continue to be an important tool to protect rural groundwater sup- plies. Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network (PGMN) The Ministry of the Environment -led Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network (PGMN) is a partnership program which collects and manages ambient (baseline) groundwater level and quality information from key aquifers located across Ontario. Two PGMN wells are located on the Oro Moraine, within the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority watershed. Chloride and nitrate levels have been consistently below provincial water quality objectives over the last 7 years at these wells. Therefore the groundwater grade on the moraine is currently an "A However, this reflects local conditions around these wells and does not necessarily reflect groundwater conditions elsewhere on the mo- raine. Chloride, a naturally occurring element, can be found at high concentrations due to human impacts (e.g. road salt, landfills) or natural background condition (typically shale bedrock). Testing for nitrates is especially important as high concen- trations (above provincial objectives) can cause Blue Baby Syndrome, a potentially fatal condition for infants less than six months old. Page 15 of 30 7a) Oro Moraine, re: Draft Oro Moraine Report Card. Oro Moraine Aquifers The thick layers of sands and gravels under- lying the moraine are separated by clay /silt aquitards, resulting in the formation of four distinct aquifers. Garlic Mustard Upland forests Groundwater Oro Moraine Groundwater Cross Section (Conceptual) Maleson Creek The relatively unconfined Upper Aquifer is t t fifi continuous throughout the Oro Moraine and is associated with a deep water table, where water lies far below the ground surface. The Aquifer Regional Aquifer is commonly used for pri- vate water supplies as well as for municipal water supply wells. This aquifer is also fairly continuous throughout the Oro Moraine. The Lower Drift and Basal Gravel aqui- fers are deep aquifers and are of limited extent in the Oro Moraine area. mss: ;-a_a! Gravel Lower Deft Aquifer; Stewardship Watch out for these invasive species! Grade A For additional information on Invasive Species, Prevention Techniques and Control Methods visit: Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) http: /www.ofah.org (705) 748 -6324 Ontario Nature http: /www.ontarionature.org 1- 800 440 -2366 Lake Simcoe Invasive Species Invasive species are organisms that have been introduced into areas where they haven't historically existed, and often lack natu- ral predators to help control their spread. Invasive species can cause harm to native species damaging ecosystems and threaten- ing biodiversity. While some invasive, non-native species have already been introduced to the Moraine, the need for vigilance is high in order to prevent other undesirable species from becoming established. While control methods may seem labour inten- sive, a healthy, biologically diverse moraine will be worth the effort! Wild Parsnip- Meadows Glossy Buckthorn Wetland edges Page 16 of 30 7a) Oro Moraine, re: Draft Oro Moraine Report Card. Whether you are a landowner or a visitor, you can do your part to keep the Oro Moraine healthy and vibrant by being a good steward. Here are a few tips on how you can do your part! Trails Code of Etiquette (from Credit Valley Conservation) Give the right -of -way to smaller and slower users. Stay right when approaching oncoming users. Stay on the trail surface. Keep pets on a leash and clean up after them. Obey signs. Do not climb fences or take shortcuts. Respect the privacy of landowners bordering the trails. Leave wildlife and plants for others to enjoy. Be aware of and adhere to only permitted uses along the trail Septic Systems Inspect and maintain your tank —have it pumped every 2 to 3 years Do not dump toxic waste, fats /oils, or antibacterial products down your drain or toilet Have an effluent filter installed in your septic tank to prevent solids from clogging your system Avoid constructing decks or patios or watering your lawn around the leaching bed; shade and excess water can reduce the bed's ability to absorb and treat wastewater from your house Use phosphate -free or low phosphate detergents and cleaners Drinking Water Well Care Ensure your well is a minimum of 30m (100') from your and your neighbours'- septic bed Test your drinking water for bacteria at least 3 times a year test bottles can be obtained from your local health unit Using less water decreases the amount of water filtering through your septic system and the amount of nutrients or pollut- ants that seep into the groundwater Clean debris from your well and ensure the lid is vermin proof Managing a Healthy Woodlot Plant additional native trees to reestablish valuable natural corridors between forested areas Develop a natural stewardship plan for your property Ensure the long term protection of your woodlot consider land donation to a conservation organization Plant native buffers around smaller woodlots to increase forest interior and to help reduce the spread of invasive species Develop a managed forest plan to ensure that you are logging your woodlot sustainably (For more information on the On- tario Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) visit http /www.ont woodlot assoc.org Healthy Streams, Wetlands and Forests Protect and restore forest and wetland cover, streambanks and shorelines to maintain and enhance natural habitats and corridors Restore forest and meadow cover next to wetlands and streams to improve wildlife habitat and stream/wetland health Manage plantations with a goal of restoring native forest cover over time Work with landowners to reduce impacts of onstream ponds, and shoreline /streambank erosion Work with farmers, municipalities, developers, golf courses and others to manage nutrients by: keeping cattle out of streams, implementing nutrient management plans, managing urban stormwater runoff and controlling sediment on con- struction sites Thanks to our Moraine Champions —our landowners, community groups, schools, businesses and government agencies —that support stewardship activities on the moraine! Page 17 of 30 8a) Bruce Keeling, Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association, r... HURONIA WOODLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION Huronia Woodland Owners Association c/o 1176 Line 6 North, RR 1 Oro Station, Ontario LOL 2E0 May 11, 2010 Oro Medonte Township Municipal Office P.O. Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Attn: Mayor Harry Hughes Members of Council Gentlemen, Enclosed please find a Grant Application for the Huronia Woodland Owners Association Maple Tree Replacement Program and Maple Seed Gathering for 2010 -2011. This year's tree distribution was a resounding success. In 2009 we distributed 1189 Maple trees throughout Oro Medonte Township. In 2010 we increased the numbers to 1307. We are expanding our activities to include Maple seed gathering in order to guarantee an ongoing supply of native Maple trees. For the past two years, Oro Medonte Council and the OMEGA Program have assisted us in our activities. Our expanded projects in tree planting and seed gathering direct us to apply for a Grant to continue this worthwhile venture. Sincerely, Bruce Keeling, Chair Maple Tree Replacement PrograM Cc: Neil Craig, Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association Al Winters, Secretary, Huronia Woodland Owners Association We can make a difference and improve our forests for the future. Page 18 of 30 8a) Bruce Keeling, Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association, r... The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte Application for Grant/Subsidy for 2010 2011 PART A ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS INFORMATION Organization Name- Huronia Woodland Owners Association Address: c/o 1176 6'h Line North, R.R. 1 City: Oro Station Province: Ontario Postal Code: LOL 2E0 Contact: Bruce E. Keeling Telephone: 705- 487 -3970 E -mail: nil Fax: nil PART B ORGANIZATION GENERAL INFORMATION No. Members: 130 Out of Town Residents: Approx. 12 Membership Fee: $20.00 Geographic Area Served: Simcoe County Date Formed: Outline the mission, purpose and objectives of your organization: To improve woodland properties, foster good care and maintenance of the forest environments. Arrange and conduct seminars, field trips, woodlot visitations to foster long term improvements on private and community lands. Distribute and plant Sugar Maple trees. Type of Organization (ie. Registered Charity, Non Profit Organization, no status, etc.) and registration number if applicable. Non Profit Organization Indicate the products services benefits provided to the Township of Oro Medonte by your organization: Services consist of providing members with quarterly newsletters, identifying woodlot and forestry problems such as Asian Long Horn Beetle, Emerald Ash Borer, Sirex Wood wasp and Gypsy Moth problems. Maple Tree Replacement Program for aged and diseased Maple trees. of individuals served: All of Oro Medonte Township PLEASE ATTACH DETAILED BUDGET INFORMATION INDICATING REVENUES 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 Page 19 of 30 Year Results 2007 1500 Sugar Maple Trees planted by 31 recipients 2008 1500 Sugar Maple Trees planted by 42 recipients 2009 1700 Sugar Maple Trees planted by 76 recipients 8a) Bruce Keeling, Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association, r... Application is for a (please check) Grant X Subsidy Amount Requested: $4,250.00 Purpose for which the grant, if approved, would be used. Give complete details (ie. Project or event description, time frame, community benefits). Funds received from Oro- Medonte will be used to continue our Annual Maple Tree Replacement Program. This program commenced in 2006 and in 2007, 1500 Maple trees were planted throughout Simcoe County with the largest percentage being located in Oro Medonte. In 2008, another 1500 trees were distributed and planted throughout Simcoe County with 70% of the trees being planted in Oro Medonte. In 2009 we were over subscribed for Maples and scrambled to find an extra 200 trees. NOTE: In 2009, 79% of the participants lived in Oro Medonte and accounted for 72% of the distributed trees. The increase in numbers and percentages are due in part to the "OMEGA" assistance. We could not accommodate late requests for trees and already have a waiting list of 450 Maple trees. Our 2010 Program is underway and will consist of sourcing trees, advertising, co- ordinating tree pick up, applications for trees and distribution of same. The Huronia Woodland Owners Association orchestrates these activities in conjunction with Oro Agriculture Society as the distribution point. While the Maple trees were provided in the first two years at no cost, all other expenses were borne by H.W.O.A. as well as pick up and distribution costs. The 2009 Program was on a 50/50 cost sharing for Maple trees which were supplied by "Maple Leaves Forever". The OMEGA Grant made the Project a total success. The 2010 Program was expanded to 2400 trees for distribution. In 2009 we placed 1189 trees in Oro Medonte. In 2010 we increased the trees to 1307 Maple trees. We are now launching a Maple tree seed gathering initiative. Your favourable response to our Grant Request will assist our continuance in this very worthwhile Program. Page 20 of 30 8a) Bruce Keeling, Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association, r... Do you currently receive other grants or subsidies from the Township (facility subsidization, photocopying, secretarial, etc.)? No Previous grants/subsidies from the Township? Amount Requested: $4,250 Amount Approved: $4,250 PART D SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL(S) Bruce E. Keeling, Director and Committee Chair Year of Request: 2008 Year of Approval: 2009 Date: For office use only Approved: Denied: Amount: Date: Z /o 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 21 of 30 8a) Bruce Keeling, Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association, r... Page 22 of 30 APPENDIX "A' FINANCIAL INFORMATION ORGANIZATION NAME: Huronia Woodland Owners Association RE: Maple Tree Replacement Program Current Fiscal Year Year: 2010 Next Year Proposed Year: 2011 REVENUE: Source: Amount: REVENUE: Source: Amount: Tree Sales 6200.00 Tree Sales 6500.00 Tree Collars 825.00 Tree Collars 750.00 New Memberships Donations 199.00 New Memberships 200.00 OMEGA Grant 4250.00 Total 11,474.00 Total 7,450.00 EXPENDITURES: Item: Amount: EXPENDITURES: Item: Amount: Trees Taxes 10,735.00 Trees Taxes 11,300.00 Collars Taxes 632.25 Collars Taxes 632.25 Advertising, Stationery, Postage 176.00 Advertising, Stationery, Postage 200.00 Total 11,543.25 Total 12,132.25 SUMMARY: SUMMARY: Surplus or deficit from previous year: 716.58 Surplus or deficit from previous year: 785.83 Revenue 11,474.00 Revenue 7450.00 Sub Total 10,757.42 Sub Total 6,664.17 Minus Expenditures 11,543.25 Minus Expenditures 12,132.25 BALANCE 785.83 BALANCE 5,468.08 OMEGA Grant? 4,250.00 H.W.O.A. Shortfall 1218.08 xi' 2 /0 Signature:.. 1-- Date: Bruce E. Keeling, Directo Committee Chair 8a) Bruce Keeling, Chair, Huronia Woodland Owners Association, r... Page 22 of 30 8b) Mayor H.S. Hughes, report dated June 9, 2010 from Human... Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2010 10. REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: a) Mayor H.S. Hughes, report dated June 9, 2010 from Human Services Committee, County of Simcoe, re: Food Procurement. Motion No. C100714 -34 Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Allison Be it resolved 1. That Human Services Committee, County of Simcoe, Report No. HS 10 -106 dated June 9, 2010 and presented by Mayor H.S. Hughes re: Food Procurement be received. 2. And Further That the said report be forwarded to the Oro Medonte Environmental Group Advisors (OMEGA) for their information. Carried. b) Mayor H.S. Director, 0 "Minimu Moti No. C100714 -35 ghes, correspondenc ario Good Roads Ass aintenance Standar ved by Evans, Secon ed by Crawford ated June 16, 2010 from J.W. Tiernay, Executive iation re: Request to Consider Contributing to a (MMS) Litigation Fund Be it resolved 1. That the corre •ondence dated June 2010 from J.W. Tier .y, Executive Director, On rio Good Roads Asso ation re: Request to C► sider Contributing to a "Minimu Maintenance Standa (MMS) Litigation Fu and presented by Mayor Hughes be receive 2. That -e Township of Oro- Me donte contribute $1,000 i0 to the "Minimum Mai enance Standards (M S) Litigation Fund 3. Tr at the funds be drawn /om the Operating Fun 4. nd Further That the f "'tario Good Roads As ciation be advised of uncil's decision under the yor's signature. Carried. Page 17 of 33 Page 23 of 30 8b) Mayor H.S. Hughes, report dated June 9, 2010 from Human... ITEM FOR: HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE SECTION: Children and Community Services ITEM NO. HS 10 -106 MEETING DATE: June 9, 2010 SUBJECT: Food Procurement RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY OF SIMCOE THAT Item HS 10 -106, outlining information with regard to food procurement at the County of Simcoe be received for information. BACKGROUND: Further to Item HS 09 -101, staff is pleased to provide information on one of the four major work focus areas for the Food Partners Alliance, being the goal to develop and introduce municipal/institutional food procurement policies. To follow is a summary of food procurement practices at the County of Simcoe, plans to increase awareness of opportunities to procure local food, and plans to assist local food producers make connections with the County's major food supplier. Since the fall of 2009, staff has met internally several times to discuss the topic of food procurement. With respect to "food the definition includes fresh and frozen meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, fresh fruits and vegetables, beverages, other frozen, dry and canned foods, as well as food made from a combination of the these ingredients and/or provided by catering or banquet service providers. With respect to local food, "local" is being defined as food that is grown in the County of Simcoe and other regions in Ontario. Information has been gathered on the overall quantity of food that the County of Simcoe procures and from what sources, opportunities to increase the amount of local food within that total amount, and any associated costs of doing so. The desire of all to procure local food where possible from reliable sources of supply in season, while ensuring that all safety and quality requirements are met, combined with achieving best total acquisition value for the County, has been clearly agreed upon. The County procures food directly or indirectly through the following avenues and in the following estimated dollar amounts: Page 24 of 30 Food Procurement Avenues Estimated Annual Expenditure Main Source Within Catering Services for Special On Site Events e.g. Staff Appreciation Picnic, Museum Events, or for Internal Operational Meetings, e.g. Council and Committee Meetings, Training $25,000 to $30,000 Springwater Cafe and Catering Within Banquet Services for Off Site Meetings and Special Events e.g. Staff Recognition Awards Dinner $10,000 to $20,000 Variety of Service Providers in the County of Simcoe Supply Kitchen Facilities in Long Term Care Homes $3 million Sysco Food Systems 8b) Mayor H.S. Hughes, report dated June 9, 2010 from Human... June 8, 2010 Human Services Committee HS 10 -106 Catering for On Site Internal Operational Meetings and Special Events Banquet Services for Off Site Meetings and Special Events Page 2 In February 2010, staff approached the new tenants in the Administration Centre's cafe space who are providing the majority of catering for operational meetings within the Centre as well as to the Museum for special events. Springwater Cafe and Catering advised that they were already utilizing many local foods within their operation i.e. where best value is achieved for their business and where pricing to their customers is not increased by doing so. Springwater Cafe and Catering was provided with the promotional material for Simcoe County Farm Fresh, they have made contact with several sources of supply within that association, and they will continue to procure local food where best value for their business is achieved. On request, Springwater will specifically use food from Simcoe County Farm Fresh members in the preparation of catering orders, and where costs are higher, they will simply pass that cost along to the customer. That being said generally speaking, local food (food grown in Ontario) already comprises a significant part of Springwater's menu on a day to day basis, year round already providing the County with best acquisition value with regard to local food. Staff have suggested that Springwater Cafe and Catering communicate their use of local food to their customers via their menu and catering order forms, and on request they will provide the details of local food used (e.g. Egg Salad made with eggs supplied by Edward's Farm in Innisfil) to the co- ordinator of the event for communication to the attendees of the meeting or event. County staff who source quotes for or arrange offsite meetings and special events have in the past year sought out providers who promote the fact that they utilize local food. Staff has also made specific requests to vendors that local food be utilized when preparing quotations for special events, and staff have asked that those local food details be communicated to the Page 25 of 30 8b) Mayor H.S. Hughes, report dated June 9, 2010 from Human... June 8, 2010 attendees of the event to promote awareness of local food procurement. Procurement staff will seek out and communicate banquet service providers that utilize Simcoe County local food wherever possible, and food grown in Ontario, and ensure that all options are presented to the manager making the procurement decision, so it can be determined which option provides best total acquisition value to the County. Food Supplied to Long Term Care Facilities Human Services Committee HS 10 -106 Page 3 As noted above, the largest area of food procurement for the County is that which serves our four Long Term Care Facilities and their residents. It is recognized that the level of risk associated with the food supply to this population is high and that quality, safety and reliability of supply is paramount, balanced with achieving best total acquisition value for the County of Simcoe. Through a competitive process, the contract to provide the County with Long Term Care operational supplies was awarded to Complete Purchasing Services whose main food service provider is Sysco. Sysco is the largest food services company in North America with 400,000 customers, 51,000 employees, 180 locations in North America including 19 in Canada, and sales of over $37 billion in 2008. Schedule 1 attached provides more details with regard to Sysco Foods. The County of Simcoe deals with Sysco Central Ontario who, operating from their distribution facility in Peterborough, Ontario, distributes over 10,000 food service products, with daily deliveries on average of 1000 per day. County procurement staff attended the Peterborough facility of Sysco in April, 2010, toured the operation and met with their president to discuss the amount of local food we currently procure within our contract, potential opportunities to increase the amount, and ways to connect County food producers with Sysco. Sysco staff was proud to explain the many layers of their complex quality systems, as well as their substantial efforts to lessen the company's effect on the environment, reduce waste, save energy, and encourage the procurement of local food within their own supply chain. Sysco, a major provider of foods to many unique restaurants and large restaurant chains has developed a local food initiative specifically for their customers who desire local food for their restaurant menus. Sysco has also developed a programme entitled "Good Agricultural Practices" (GAP), that all of their suppliers are required to comply with if they wish to supply Sysco with their products. The GAP programme encompasses food safety and sanitation, water analysis, fertilizer use and land use. They also require their suppliers to abide by the Sysco Supplier Code of Conduct, addressing ethics and work practices. Sysco has expressed enthusiasm with regard to communicating the business opportunities with Sysco to the Simcoe County Farm Fresh Association and related local food suppliers within the County of Simcoe and the Province of Ontario. County staff is hoping to facilitate a meeting between the groups in upcoming months. Page 26 of 30 8b) Mayor H.S. Hughes, report dated June 9, 2010 from Human... June 8, 2010 Procurement Policy Implications Human Services Committee HS 10 -106 Page 4 Staff revise the Procurement Policy every two years to ensure it remains relevant and reflects industry and legislative standards, internal County processes and systems, and the procurement philosophies, key goals and related principles that our stakeholders value. For example, in 2008, the six Key Goals of the policy were updated to include a seventh, being Consideration for the Environment. Staff is proposing the addition of language similar to the following, to the list of "Related Principles when the updated Procurement Policy is brought forward in the fall of 2010 for Council approval: To increase awareness of local food procurement opportunities (local being defined as grown in the County of Simcoe or the province of Ontario) and to encourage the procurement of local food where best total acquisition value will be obtained by the County. The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT, Federal) and the Discriminatory Business Practices Act (DBPA, Provincial) prohibit considering the geographical location of a vendor as a factor in a competitive bid award evaluation (also known as favouring local suppliers), unless there is a direct connection between the physical location of the supplier and the successful delivery of the goods or service (e.g. the contract for performing emergency HVAC service must include the ability to respond within an hour if needed, and therefore being geographically close is a requirement). When it comes to procuring food, the preference for maximum freshness (shortest travel time from source) is a completely valid consideration in obtaining best total acquisition value for the County. As such, staff is confident that choosing a geographically closer supplier for certain foods is not in contravention of the spirit of the AIT or the requirements of the Discriminatory Business Practices Act. Communications with the Food Partners Alliance On April 21, 2010 staff met with Gary Machan of the Food Partners Alliance to review the information gathered to date and our plans for next steps. The County's current avenues for food procurement were reviewed and it was agreed that the definition of local food should encompass food grown within the Province of Ontario. Mr. Machan was pleased with the efforts being made by the County to procure local food, he was in agreement that a philosophical statement within the procurement policy would be a very positive action to take demonstrating the County's support for local food procurement, and he agreed that a meeting between Sysco and the local food suppliers would be very helpful in facilitating their access to larger markets. Staff will report back on these activities as they develop. Communications with other Public Agencies within the County County procurement staff regularly attend the Georgian Bay Area Public Purchasing Cooperative (GBAPPC) meetings along with key procurement staff from other public agencies in the County such as municipalities, hospitals, etc. Staff will bring forward the issue of food procurement to the group at an upcoming meeting for discussion and sharing of information. Page 27 of 30 8b) Mayor H.S. Hughes, report dated June 9, 2010 from Human... June 8, 2010 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: Human Services Committee HS 10 -106 Page 5 According to the University of Toronto, which adopted a local food procurement policy in 2006, there is on average a 15% increase in cost for procurement of food that is grown locally. Staff believe that the County's definition of local food being "province of Ontario wide as well as the increased focus on and increased supply of local food over the last 4 years, in particular the sources promoted by Simcoe County Farm Fresh, will result in a cost increase of less than 10% for local food and in some cases no increase or even a savings, particularly in the summer months. Staff believe that a decision to procure a product that is slightly higher in price than another because it provides better quality, freshness, reliability of supply, or in other words, best total acquisition value, supports the philosophy of our Procurement Policy which strives to ensure best value for money for all goods and services procured. Staff will continue to procure local food where best total acquisition value is achieved. SCHEDULES: The following schedule is attached and forms part of this Item. Schedule 1 Information on Sysco Foods HS 10 -106 Sched 1. pdf PREPARED BY: Dawn Hipwell, Director, Procurement, Fleet and Property APPROVALS: Date Terry Talon, General Manager, Social Services Lealand Sibbick, Deputy Treasurer Mark Aitken, Chief Administrative Officer May 31, 2010 May 31, 2010 June 1, 2010 Page 28 of 30 9b) Update on 2010 Grants /Subsidies approved. Council Meeting Minutes May 12, 2010 Motion No. C100512 -15 Moved by Allison, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved that the Application for Grant/Subsidy from Sandra Trainor, Chair, Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association, received January 18, 2010, be approved in the amount of $800.00 as an environmental initiative. Defeated. Motion No. C100512 -16 Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Coutanche Be it resolved that 1. A grant/subsidy amount of $500.00 be approved for the Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association subject to the provision that the amount is considered a "contribution" as the Township is not a "partner" of the Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association. 2. That the Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association be authorized to utilize the Township's logo for the 2010/2011 guide and complete the "Corporate Logo or Crest Request Form 3. And Further That the Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association be advised of Council's decision under the CAO's office. Motion No. C 0512 -17 Moved by Crawfor., Seconded by Agnew Carried. b) -yor H.S. Hughes, correspondence dat- May 6, 2010 from Jane Ball, Gordon Ball, Ha ey Woodside, Gerry van Amelsvoort, E Young, Janet Machan, Martha Zeigler, Roge raham re: Horseshoe Valley Paintball. Be it resolved that the co espondence dated May 6, 2010 from -ne Ball, Gordon Ball, Hartley Woodside, Gerry v- Amelsvoort, Eva Young, Janet Mach: n, Martha Zeigler, Roger Graham and presentee .y Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Horsesho- Valley Paintball be received. Carried. Page 9 of 17 Page 29 of 30 9b) Update on 2010 Grants /Subsidies approved. OMEGA Meeting Minutes March 18, 2010. M• ion No. OMEGA100318 -06 Move. by Martensson Hemsted, Seconded b 8. COMMUNICATIONS: Motion No. OMEGA100318 -07 Bosomworth It is reco ended 1. That the nformation presented by the Zero Wa e Working Group, re: Notes of meeting h-ld on February 15, 2010 be received. 2. That OME A endorses the Zero Waste Working G 'up meeting notes of February 15, 010. 3. And That the ro Waste Working Group recommenda ons contained in the February 15, 20 1 meeting notes be forwarded to Counc for their consideration. a) Sandra Trainor, Chair, Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association, re: Application for Grant/Subsidy. Moved by Martensson Hemsted, Seconded by Fountain Carried. It is recommended 1. That the correspondence from Sandra Trainor, Chair, Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association, re: Application for Grant/Subsidy be received. 2. And that OMEGA recommends to Council that the Application for Grant/Subsidy from Sandra Trainor, Chair, Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association, received January 18, 2010, be approved in the amount of $800.00 as an environmental initiative. Carried. Page 4 of 6 Page 30 of 30