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01 14 2004 COW Agenda TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA DATE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2004 TIME: 9:00 a.m. ROBINSON ROOM ************************************************************************************************ ~ 1. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA " 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: - "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT" 4. DEPUTATIONS: None. 5. CORRESPONDENCE: a) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, NVCA Highlights, Winter 2003. b) Christine Rohmann, SecretarylTreasurer, Alzheimer Society, Orillia & District, correspondence dated December 15, 2003 re: Proclamation Request, January Alzheimer Awareness Month. c) Ministry of Finance, correspondence dated December 19, 2003 re: Fall Economic Statement. d) Mac McDougall, Secretary, The Royal Canadian Legion, Cahiague Branch, correspondence dated December 2,2003 re: 2004 Funding Request. e) Michael Drumm, Airport Manager, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, correspondence dated December 18, 2003 re: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, January 22, 2004 meeting. f) Ed (Bud) Hodgkinson, correspondence dated January 5, 2004 re: Unpaved Portion of 9th Line between Bass Lake Road and Gravel Pit Corner. g) Jim Woodford, correspondence dated January 14, 2004 re: Amendment to OPA #16, Oro Moraine and Aggregate Resource. h) Calvin Stone, Co-President, Ontario's Lake Country, correspondence dated December 8, 2003 re: Board Appointment Request. 6. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE: a) Committee Appointments [confidential correspondence under separate cover]. b) Report No. FD 2003-14, Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief, re: Monthly Fire Report for October, 2003. c) Report No. TR 2004-01, Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, re: Report on Taxes. . d) Report No. TR 2004-02, Bonnie McPhee, Accounting Clerk, re: Statement of Accounts December, 2003. .. e) Report No. ADM 2004-01, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Committee ofthe Whole Meetings (to be distributed at the meeting). f) Councillor Fountain, re: High Energy Costs for Farmers (from December 17, 2003 meeting). g) Rural Ontario Municipal Association, correspondence re: ROMAlOGRA Combined Conferences, February 22-25,2004, Fairmont Royal York Hotel (deferred at December 10,2003 meeting). 7. PUBLIC WORKS: a) Report No. PW 2004-01, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Proposed School Safety Zone - East Oro School (to be distributed at the meeting). 8. ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: a) Report No. EES 2004-01, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, re: 1500494 Ontario Inc., Request for Reduction in Site Plan Securities - 8980 Hwy. #12. b) Report No. EES 2004-02, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, re: Marilynn Forbes - Request for Release of Site Plan Securities. c) Report No. EES 2004-04, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, re: Simcoe County Fast Link Community Connectivity Project. 9. BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: None. 2 . 10. IN-CAMERA: a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Legal Matter. b) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Legal Matter. c) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Legal Matter. d) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter. e) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter. 11. ADJOURNMENT: 3 DEC-1~-2003 11:16 FROM:NVCA 7054242115 TO:1 705 487 0133 P.1/2 Volume: 19.201)) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Centre for Conservation John Hix O..)n~rvatlon AJrf1;niF-tratlon Centre, Trffm O.1rl~rv.?tjon AreN RJ9S 8111 Concesj;ion Line. ULOpia, LOMITO 5 TEL (70S) 424-14N, FAX (705)424-2115 . c-. _ \ Webl'itc Address: www.nY.\IJt.OI1.cil -, NVCA Highlights Winter 2003 Message from the Chair - Chris Carrier "The NVCA vision of "Conserving our Healthy Waters" requires a comprehensive watershed management approach, with the full support of all watershed municipalities, agencies and residents." ~ Highlights from the C.A.O. and Staff: i) Wayne Wilson, C.A.O. (ext. 225) wwilson@nvca.on.ca . Minister of the EnvIronment forms two Committees to Protect Water at Its Source The Minister will be forming two committees; a technical and an implementation committee that will help the province protect its sources of drinking water. "Developing legislation to protect water sources is a priority for our government as we move forward on implementing all of Commissioners O'Connor's recommendations," said, Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of the Environment. "We will be working with the experts - the top minds and leading thinkers in source protection - to find the best ways to protect our water at the source." D. Gayle WoOd, Chief Administrative Officer, lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority was appointed by the new minister to co-chair the technical committee. The technical committee Will look into: categorizing threats to water; linking groundwater protection to surface water management: appropriate risk management tools for various levels of threats; protecting both current and fu1ure drinking water sources. One of the committee's first tasks will be to provide advice on new and existing roles and responsibilities of the province. municipalities and conservation authorities to implement source protection plans. The committee will examine innovative funding mechanisms and incentives. Source protection is not a new issue for conservation authorities and the process required for developing and implementing the plans is one with which C.A's are very familiar. For conservation authorities. source protection planning is one component of the larger watershed-planning picture. 'Protecting our water resources, both upstream and downstream is critical for the continued development of healthy communities'. says Chris Carrier, NVCA Chair. Currently the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority delivers a variety of watershed management programs to; improve water quality, reduce nood damages. provide adequate supply of water, protect natural areas and biodiversity, and provide environmental education to watershed residents. . 2004-2006 Business Plan The full membership has participated in a comprehensive review of the NVCA 2004-2006 Business Plan. The plan has been amended with input from members and is shortly to be considered for approval for implementation in the New Year. ii) Land Management & Stewardship - Byron Wesson, Director of Land Management & Stewardship Services (ext.232) bwesson@nvc3.on.ca . Minesing Swamp Acquisition Program Through funding from the Nature Conservancy of Canada and a land development agreement. another 350 acres of significant wetland is now secured. This purchase is considered strategic in terms of protection for the eastern edges of Minesing Swamp. This land represents a unique blend of habitats of old growth deciduous forest. cedar forest and open meadow. As development increases around the Barrie area. preservation of this internationally acclaimed wetland becomes even more vital. . Bear Creek Natural Stream Channel Restoration Project The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and partners have just completed the restoration of an important brook trout spawning migration route in Bear Creek within the City of Barrie just south of Ardagh Road. This project involved the removal of an old abandoned dam structure. which was blocking the stream and the restoration of 30m of natural stream channel. "This new channel will function as a "fishway" for the brook trout, which are a native heritage species and an important indicator of a healthy environment", said Fred Dobbs. Manager of Stewardship Services. This project has been completed just in time to provide improved conditions for the fall spawning migration, which peaks around Halloween during an average year. This stream health improvement project was co-ordinated by the NVCA in partnership with the City of Barrie, the Dufferin South Simcoe land Stewardship Network. the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Foundation, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Lawton Realities Group. Barrie. The NVCA's Healthy Waters Program provided $15,000.00 in funding support to this program including $10.000.00 from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's Healthy Futures Program. DEC-17-2003 11:16 FROM:NVCA 7054242115 TO:1 705 487 0133 P.2/2 S9 - d.. iii) Engineering and Technical Services- Glenn Switzer, Director of Engineering and Technical Services (ext.232) !:Iswltzerfi!nvca.on.ca . Flood Management and Forecasting Conservation Authorities, in co-operation with local municipalities and the province. playa significant role in the protection of life and property from natural hazards suCh as flooding. In Ontario. the Ministry of Natural Resources {MNR}, Conservation Authorities and Environment Canada are responsible for forecasting where and when flooding is likely to occur and issuing flood alerts and warnings. The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is responsible for predicting flows and water levels within the Nottawasaga watershed, operating our flood control structures such as dams and disseminating flood warnings to local municipalities and agencies. The NVCA works with MNR to provide advice to our 18 watershed municipalities for the preparation of flood contingency plans and during the response process. The NVCA and MNR use stream gauges, weather stations, survey of snow conditions, meteorological forecasts and computer models to determine the potential for flooding. . Flood Warnings The latest flood conditions, bulletins, advisory and warnings can be found on the NVCA Website at www.nvca.on.ca or from the "Flood Information Line" by calling 705-424-1479. Mike Dodd is the NVCA Flood Warning Coordinator and can be reached by pager at (705) 730-7400. or at (705) 424-1479 ext 226 during office hours. MNR and CAs are responsible for forecasting where and when flooding is likely to occur and issuing flood warnings. Advance warning of impending flood allows municipalities and other government agencies to put emergency response plans into operation and if necessary, to evacuate communities. Advance warning notifies the public of developing or ongoing unsafe river and lake conditions and allows individuals to take precautions. The NVCA provides 3 different types of flood warnings: Flood Safety Bulletin - provides a heads up to the public and municipalities that the NVCA is assessing the flood potential Flood Advisory - warning about the potential for flooding within specific watercourses or municipalities Flood Warning - notifies that flooding is imminent or is occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities iv) Planning - Charles Burgess, Director of Planning (ext. 229) cburQe$s~nvca.on.ca . 4 NVCA Staff Designated as Provincial Offence Officers Two Environmental Officers from the Planning Department, the Director of Land Management & Stewardship and the Lands Operations Technician participated in the Law Enforcement and Conservation Authority Regulations Compliance Training Course recently at the Leslie M. Frost Natural Resource Centre. This course is designed to provide designation to Conservation Authority staff under the Provincial Offence Act (POA) designations under Section 28 and Section 29 of the Conservation Authorities Act. Based on increased growth and development pressure on our watershed resources we are experiencing increased contraventions. Staff will be enforcing the NVCA regulations throughout the Nottawasaga watershed. . Senior Planner The NVCA is currently advertising for a new Senior Planner. Additional information about this position can be found on our website at www.nvca.on.ca Competition closes December 12,2003. v) Communications - Barbara MacKenzie-wynia, Director of Communications (ext. 227) bmackenzie-wvnia@.nvca.on.ca . Conservation Awards 2003 Greta McGillivray was awarded the 2003 Conservation Pioneer Award at the 10th Annual A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium. The NVCA nominated Greta for her long-term contribution to conservation and the local environment. The Conservation Pioneer Luncheon attracted over 700 guests. Our Chair, NVCA staff along with colleagues from the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust and Paul Bonwick MP Simcoe West was in attendance. . Watershed Connections Calendar 2004 Through a collaborate effort of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Conservation Ontario the printing of 20,000 conservation calendars entitled Watershed Connections - Source Water Protection... Upstream to Downstream were produced. Each month focuses on important aspects of protecting our precious water resources. Everyone lives in a watershed: homes, farms, cottages, forests, small towns and big cities are all connected as part of your watershed. Watersheds are made up different ecosystems that are interconnected - wetlands, streams. rivers, ponds, lakes, fish, wildlife and natural areas. In a watershed, what happens upstream eventually affects the conditions downstream. The health of the Nottawasaga watershed is directly reflected in the health of its ecosystem - plants. animals and water quality. Staff ordered 1000 copies of this informative and educational calendar and forwarded 35 copies to each watershed municipality for their distribution to council and staff. . Protecting the Source from Upstream to Downstream The A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium celebrated it 10th anniversary this month locally at the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston. Over BOO delegates participated in the 3-day premiere conservation event. This symposium al:t.racted some of the most innovative and forward thinking environmental practitioners in the province and beyond. The theme this year was " Protecting the Source - From Upstream to Downstream. As a result of the Walkerton tainted water tragedy three years ago, a leading priority for Ontarians today is safeguarding our drinking water. The new Minister of the Environment, Leona Dombrowsky spoke to delegates at the Conservation Symposium and reported that she will set up two committees that will help the province protect its sources of drinking water JAN-8~~04 13:17 FROM:ALZHEIMER SOCIETY 705 329 2378 TO: 4870133 P.l Alzhetm~!R~ociety 5b -) December 15, 2003 Mayor and Council Township of Oro Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro Station, ON LOL 2XO Dear Mr. Mayor and Council: Re: January Alzheimer Awareness Month The Board of Directors of the Alzheimer Society of North East Simcoe County requests Council to proclaim January 2004 as Alzheimer Awareness Month in the Township ofOro Medonte and attach a sample proclamation for your consideration. We look forward to your confIrmation, Yours truly, ~- ~(>j (Signed on behalf of CR) Christine Rolunann Secre~\Treasurer Att: @) ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ORILllA & DISTRICT P.O. BOX 486. ORllL/A, ON L3V 6K2 TEL.: (705) 329-0909 FAX: (105) 329-2378 WEB SITE: www.alzheimerorillia.com E-MAIL: info@alzheimerorillia.com CHAR/TABLE REGISTRATION NUMBER: 118785112 RROOO1 .JAN-8-2~04 13:17 FROM:ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WHEREAS WHEREAS WHEREAS WHEREAS WHEREAS 705 329 2378 TO: 4870133 P.2 ~b-~ Alzheimer Disease is a degenerative brain disorder that most often occurs in people over the age of 65 but can strike adults at any age; and Alzheimer Disease and related dementi as affect an estimated 364,000 Canadians over 65 (247,520 women and 116,480 men) and that number will increase to 750,000 people by 2031; and Alzheimer Disease also takes its toll on hundreds of thousands of families and caregivers; and There is no known cause or cure for this devastating illness; and There is an urgent need to raise awareness and understanding about Alzheimer Disease for the sake of bettering the lives of the people it touches. NOW, THEREFORE, I ' of Do hereby proclaim the month of January 2004 as National Alzheimer Awareness Month in the Township of Oro Medonte and do urge all citizens of our community to become more aware and educated concerning the far-reaching effects of this devastating disease. Mlnls.try of Finance Office of the Minister Frost Building South 7 Queen's Park Cr Toronto ON M7A 1Y7 Tel (416) 325-1590 Fax (416) 325-1595 Ministry of Municipal Affairs Office of the Minister ~ ~. Q~~. 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 Tel (416) 585-7100 www.mah.gov.on.ca Ontario f)c December 19, 2003 ) REC !VED \ JAN I; ?nn4 ORO~i..~..;;.Jl;'~TE TOWNSHIP Dear Head of Council, As you are aware, on December 17, 2003, the government released its Fall Economic Statement which outlined the magnitude of the province's fiscal challenges. Despite the severity of the province's fiscal situation, we recognize the importance of supporting our partners in municipal government in the delivery of public services. For this reason, we are-pleased to be able to announce the release of the 2004 Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) allocations. The McGuinty government is providing $618 million to municipalities through the 2004 CRF, including continuation of the $12 million Stabilization Bonus. This is an increase of $24 million over grants announced for 2003. Continuation of the Stabilization Bonus will ensure that municipalities' 2004 CRF funding is at least at the same level as their 2003 funding. Municipalities will also receive $50 mil/ion in CRF adjustment payments for 2002 program costs and updated 2003 payments. Your staff will receive additional information on your municipality's 2004 CRF allocation shortly. During 2004, we will also be reviewing CRF funding for 2005 as part of the government's broader commitment to work with municipalities to strengthen our communitieS. However, the government must ensure that it lives within its means and, in light of the current fiscal situation, we will be asking all our broader public sector partners to temper their requests for additional funding. We are pleased to provide you with the financial information you need to proceed with preparations for your 2004 budget. The government congratulates you as the Province's newly elected municipal leaders and we look forward to working with you in the new year. ,/'-', " , erretsen ister of Municipal Affairs Sincerely c: Ann Mulvale, President Associatiqn of Municipalities of Ontario THE ROYAL (~A1'lADIA..1\lLEGION CAHIAGUE BRA.1'lCH (Oi'iTARIO #619) GENERAL DEIrVERY, \VAn1INS'IER. ONTARIO, CANADA LOK-IGO 5d- \ r RECEIVEO- · JAW 5 ~ ORO-MEDONTE ,,"~~~."IQ!!fNSH' P --,.~,,~,~....,.,.-=..,.....=--. December 2,2003. Mayor Craig and Council, Township of Oro Medonte, Oro, Onto Dear Mayor and Council : Congratulations are in order from Branch 619 to the Mayor and councillers who have been re-elected and those newly elected, as the result of the recent Municipal Elections. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 619 ofWarminster is again requesting relief from the Municipal portion of our 2004 Taxes. The Waiver granted us for the 2002 - 2003, has gone towards higher utility bills, and the overall rise in the cost of maintaining a Building. Our Insurance is now $ 5100.00, about 500/0 more since 2002. We would appreciate Councils .consideration of our request for your 2004 Budget Meetings. A copy of our Financial Statement for 2002 is enclosed. ~YOU~ trul.Y. ' ~\ . ~ . ~- l N.(Mac) McDougall, -Secretary. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 619 W ARMINSTER FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31st. 2002 Sd-d The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command 5J-3 Notes to Financial Statements "",~",~"""""""""""",~"", Balance Sheets: The Balance Sheet is a snapshot of the financial condition of a Brancb, as of a specific date. Assets : Items owned by the Branch whicb have some value (cash,receiva bles,furn itu re,eq uipment,etc.) Investments: Short term mature within 12 months. Long term: (deferred) mature beyond one years time. Fixed (Capital) Assets: Land, Buildings, Equipment, furniture,etc. Goverment regulations now require Non-profit organizations to depreciate buildings, furniture, equipment. Rate of depreciation Brick,cement and steel buildings annually at 5% Wooden buildings 10% Furniture and Equipment at 200.,4 Trust Accounts: Are funds or assets held by the Branch which belong to someone else. Therefore they are not only an asset, but also a liability. Liabilities: are items owed to someone else. Members Equity (surplus): Total assets minus total liabilities equals Members equity BR>\NCH BALANCE SHEET 2002 ASSETS ------ CURRENT CASH ON HAND AND IN BANK ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE INVENTORY (Stock on hand) $ 5,977.03 $ $ 865.00 TRUST ACCOUNTS CAPITAL ASSETS BUILDING & LAND Less accumilated dep. FURNITURE & EQUIP. Less accumilated dep. TOTAL ASSETS --~------------~--.---- LIABILITIES CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SALES TAX COLLECTED LONG TERM LIABILITIES BANK LOAN TRUST ACCOUNTS POppy TOTAL LIABILITIES POppy FUND $ 3,479.29 $ 2,400.00 BUILDING FUND (fmance) $ 293,314.00 - $ 14,665.70 ::: $ 278,648.30 $ 278,648.30 $ 24,448.40 - $ 4,889.68 = $ 19,558.72 $ 19,558.72 --------- $ 310,928.34 . (gas furnaces) $ 734_00 $ 620.00 $ 00 $ 3,479.29 --------------~ $ 4,833.29 :::: $ 306,095.05 $ 310,928.34 MEMBERS EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES & MEMBERS EQUITY Memhers equity is a term, not a fact. SJ-Y- Branch Expenses 2002 BEER LIQUOR NATIONAL INSURANCE CABLE - HYDRO GAS BANK CHARGES LOAN PAYMENT (furnaces) paid off July . INTEREST ON LOAN " WATER SNOW REMOVAL TAXES DOMINION COMMAND G.S.T. P.S.T. BUILDING & GROUNDS ECONOMY CHEMICAL BELL TELEPHONE PEPSI GEORGIAN DAY FIRE FINANCE ACCOUNT PROPANE FLOAT BAR EXPENSES MISC_ R & F CONSTRUCTION ( I.nsurance deductable ) $ 11,232.35 $ 4,162.62 .$ 4,242.28 $ 3,420.20 $ 448.13 $ 3,740.86 .$ 4,418.46 $ 174.00 $ 1,214.96 .$ 504.04 $ 1,528.25 $ 650.00 $ 1,578.71 $ 2,217.33 .$ 2,880.64 $ 2,039.18 $ 2,775.04 $ 288.76 $ 563.30 $ 646.33 .$ 1,079.00 .$ 3,000.00 $ 202.12 .$ 143.69 $ 2,400.00 .$ 3837.29 $ 1,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 60~87.54 ------- Insurance increase $ 600_00 Water increase $ 704.81 Electricity dropped $ 960.46 Natural Gas dropped .$ 178.19 The decrease may be partly due to the insulating. Sd-5 2002 BRANCH INCOME STATEMENT INCOME --- BEER LIQUOR COOLERS WINE SUNDRIES CIGARETTES COFFEE WAYS & MEANS DONATIONS JAM SESSION FINANCE ACCOUNT HALL RENTALS KITCHEN DUES MEAT DARTS MISe. TOTAL RECEIPTS LESS EXPENSES PER STATEMENT NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR $ 24,684.75 $ 10,646.00 $ 2,341.50 $ 521.00 $ 5,109.30 $ 2,107.75 $ 482.04 $ 3,483.05 $ 600.00 $ 1,179.00 $ 1,490.60 $ 3,795.00 $ 2,885.50 $ 3,085.00 $ 896.65 $ 1,280.14 ---------------- $ 64,587.28 $ 60,387.54 --------- = $ 4,199.74 The Break-in cost us about $ 3500.00. The deductable, the cost of a new Safe, and the money and cigarettes taken would total tbat amount. On tbe bright side, we now have our Alarm System updated, and a new burglar and fire proof Safe. Sd - \p 5~ Lake Simcoe Regional Airport 224 Line 7 North, RR#2 Oro Station, Ontario Canada LOL 2EO Phone: (705) 487-0999 Fax: (705) 487-1411 Email: Isra@csolve.net Web: www.lakesimcoeairport.com December 18, 2003 City Clerk Corporation of the City of Barrie 70 Collier Street, PO Box 400 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 City Clerk Corporation of the City ofOrillia 50 Andrew Street South Orillia, Ontario L3V 7T5 ~-- I nECEIVE I DfC 1 9 20(}3 ORO-MEDONTE __TQ'~/NSHIP --- -~--------- Township Clerk Corporation of the Township ofOro-Medonte PO Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2XO Municipal Clerks: RE: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission Pursuant to airport correspondence dated December 2, 2003, please be advised that the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission will convene on January 22, 2004 for the first meeting of the new Commission. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the lower level of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Terminal building. Additionally, for scheduling purposes, all monthly Commission meetings are set for the third calendar Thursday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Should you or any of the new appointees have any questions or would like a tour of the airport facilities, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at (705) 487-0999 or via e/mail (general delivery) at Isra@csolve.net. oe Regional Airport Michael J. Drumm Airport Manager January 5, 2004 ~- ( To Oro-Medonte Mayor and Council From: Ed (Bud) Hodgkinson RR# 2, Hawkestone 2183 Line 9N Re: Unpaved portion of 9th Line between Bass Lake Rd & Gravel Pit Corner Entrance to Pit: . Corner leveled out made more long, rounded so traffic can see and give tractor trailers more room on the wider paved comer to make safer . Rest of road to Bass Lake Sideroad gets very rough. Grader grades road, dust is very bad and unsafe . I put extra calcium on road to keep dust down. If no rain it just chews up with traffic. Not lasting top of road. . 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(f-I'~v:l Trcu=:_h::uer'j (!u;_-0'~ H?j'i-..>C . ~. 5 '} Submission to Oro-Medonte Committee of the Whole ReOPA#16 14 Jan 2004 If Council is serious about its "Environment First" policy and its vow to preserve the Oro Moraine I respectfully request that Council immediately pass a by-law to provide a Moratorium on applications and hearings for development projects on the Oro Moraine for six months. OP A # 16 is months behind schedule, tens of thousands of dollars over budget and the end to the process is not in sight. June Little, Simcoe County Planner, warned the OroMoraine Committee on Dec 21, 2003 that unless changes were made in OP#16 Simcoe County Council would not approve it. Today you are considering changes suggested by Simcoe County -the advice was ignored. The main line of defence for the ecology and hydrology of the Oro Moraine is the Environmental Impact Statement. I submitted a proposal, in writing, that Sec.5.1.1.2 should be amended during the planning process. It is contained in "Report to Oro-Medonte Council- Oro Moraine, etc." from Meridian and dated 7Aug. 2003 - see page 12. It was ignored. On Aug. 28, 2003 I e-mailed Council asking that they consider the amendments I am submitting today. That request was ignored. I ask you to carefully consider the following suggested amendments, because in my opinion, they are vital to efforts to preserve the Oro Moraine. BS.1.1.2 Contents of an EIS - This section should be amended to read "The contents of an EIS shall be the following - items a) to j). Subsection c) should be amended to include bethnic invertebrates, insects and fishes. Sec.BS.l.1S Assessment, Evaluation and Verification of an EIS. (new section). The Ecological Advisory Committee should report to Council what work is necessary to assess, evaluate and verify an EIS. When the study is completed the EAC will give a detailed report to Council. Sec.BS.l.1.6 Oro Moraine Ecological Database. (new section) Infonnation on the flora, fauna and ecosystems of the Oro Moraine should be stored in a database in the Township offices. This data will be used to assess, evaluate and verify EIS reports. (The Couchiching Conservancy has offered to donate site-specific data on the flora and fauna fonn 183 sites on the Oro Moraine.) Sec.BS..1.7 EIS and the Approval Process. The proponent's EIS and the EAC report should be considered by Council as part of development application decision-making process. The Ecological Advisory Committee would be made up of naturalists who live in Oro- Medonte. The Committee would function similar to the Planning Advisory Committee, giving Council advice on the flora, fauna and ecosystems of Oro-Medonte and Environmental Impact Statements. Jim Woodford Fonner executive director ofthe Federation of Ontario Naturalists and Coalition on the Niagara Escarpment. Research Assistant, Dept. of Birds, Royal Ontario Museum, 1955 - 1962 s~ Box 2525, 6 West St. North Orillia, ON L3V 7 A3 - I ONTA'R!OS .fo(~s~!!!7 ., NJIUNING. 8RlLUA .IRD..EDINTE.IAIAnA. SEVEII Tel 705-325-4903 Fax 705-325-6817 www.ontarioslakecountry.com December 8, 2003 rREc:r: rje" /" t.".. 1 "~ceo t~(! JAN 6 ?TJU4 ORO-MEDOi\lTE TOWNSHIP The Mayor and Council Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 South, Box 100 Oro, ON LOL 2XO Your Worship and Members of Council: The Board of Directors of Ontario's Lake Country Tourism Marketing Board expresses thanks to you for the appointment of Mr. Chris Carter as Council's representative to Lake Country over the past three years. Mr. Carter expressed a keen interest and understanding of the marketing and promotional issues that came to the Board as it worked to increase the number of visitors to our Region throughout the year. With the Municipal elections now over, we respectfully request that Council consider appointing a Township of Oro-Medonte representative to sit on our Board. As in the past, this can be either a Council representative or staff. The whole Board meets four times a year plus the Annual General Meeting in February and we would like to introduce the representative at the February AGM.. We would also request an opportunity to appear before Council for a brief presentation that covers the work we have accomplished so far and our plans for 2004. If possible, it would appreciated to make this presentation prior to your 2004 budget deliberations. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to hearing from you at your earliest opportunity. Mark Downing Co-President ~~-I TOWNSHIP OF ORo-MEDONTE' Report DEPARTMENT REPORT TO: PREPARED BY: Fire ReDort # 2003-14 Committee of the Whole Paul Eenhoom. Fire Chief Council SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: Monthly Fire Report Fire and Emergency Services C. of W. For October. 2003 Motion # DATE: December 9, 2003 Date Date Station Time Type location Damage 2003/10/02 Hawkestone 19:58:02 Dead on Arrival 741 Woodland Drive 2003/10/02 Hawkestone 18:39:01 Vehicle Accident Highway 11 SIB 2003110/02 Warminster 20:50:28 Asphyxia, 1164 Line 15 North ResDiratorv Condition 2003110/04 Rugby 11 :32:39 Heart Attack, CPR 3000 line 11 North 2003110/04 Moonstone 18:01:42 Vehicle Accident Highway 400 SIB 2003110/04 Hawkestone 10:15:15 Overheat - Fireplace 3095 Highway 11 N. Insert 2003110/04 Moonstone 20:48:26 Vehicle Accident Highway 400 NIB 2003110104 Rugby 15:57:32 Epileptic, Diabetic 829 Line 11 North Seizure 2003110/08 Moonstone 15:49:47 Power Lines Down, Line 2 North Arcina 2003/10/09 Hawkestone 8:57:31 Vehicle Accident Highway 11 2003110/10 Hawkestone 15:40:16 Cuts, Abrasions 81 Mill Street 2003/10/10 Horseshoe 16:22:55 Gas Leak - Natural 37 Tanglewood Drive Gas 2003110/12 Warminster 19:24:06 Vehicle Accident Highway 12 Tuestbty, Dec~mbn- 09, 2003 Pag~ 1 ofl 19'o-Q Date Station Time Type Location Damage 2003/10/12 Horseshoe 12:28:38 Call Cancelled on 2591 Bass lake S.R. Route East 2003/10/12 Warminster 19:24:06 Vehicle Accident Highway 12 2003/10/12 Moonstone 11:25:06 Vehicle Accident Highway 400 SIB 2003/10/13 Shanty Bay 17:00:43 Vehicle Accident Highway 11 SIB 2003/10/13 Moonstone 15:11:15 Assistance to Other Bon Air Golf Course Fire Department 2003/10/13 Warminster 21 :47:38 Burns 1178 line 15 North 2003/10/13 Warminster 1 :04:50 Asphyxia, 4295 line 9 North Respiratory Condition 2003/10/13 Hawkestone 18:29:48 Vehicle Accident Highway 11 N/B 2003/10/14 Rugby 22:40:21 Asphyxia, 78 Tamarack Drive Respiratory Condition 2003/10/14 Shanty Bay 9:49:20 Alarm Equipment - 855 Ridge Road West Accidental 2003/10/15 Horseshoe 7:42:19 Power lines Down, 1552 Bass lake S.R. Arcina West 2003/10/15 Moonstone 7:49:08 Vehicle Accident line 5 North 2003/10/16 Horseshoe 11:48:17 Co-detector 4 Oneida Ave. 2003/10/20 Horseshoe 10:47:08 Alarm Equipment- 90 Highland Drive Accidental 2003/10/20 Hawkestone 13:44:47 Power lines Down, 2367 lakeshore Road Arcim:1 East 2003/10/20 Moonstone 9:34:36 Co-detector 5711 line 3 North 2003/10/20 Shanty Bay 17:23:29 Asphyxia, 2310 Highway 11 Respiratorv Condition South 2003/10/21 Horseshoe 9:03:45 Alarm Equipment- 90 Highland Drive Accidental 2003/10/22 Shanty Bay 0:17:20 Call Cancelled on Highway 11 N/B Route 2003/10/22 Warminster 7:33:17 Vehicle Extrication 8980 Highway 12 2003/10/23 Horseshoe 15:08:46 Overheat - Stove, 69 Huronwoods Drive Ranae-top Burner 2003/10/24 Rugby 22:45:54 Asphyxia, 78 Tamaracj Drive Respiratorv Condition 2003/10/24 Hawkestone 12:17:48 Person Fainted, 562 lakeshore Road Nausea East 2003/10/25 Horseshoe 17:50:58 Incident Not Found Highway 93 2003/10/25 Hawkestone 20:21:14 Unauthorized 70 Stanley Ave. Controlled Burnina Monday, December 01,2003 Page 2 of3 lo\J-~ Date Station Time Type Location Damage 2003/10/27 Rugby 19:30:52 Alarm Equipment- 641 Line 13 North Accidental 2003/10/27 Shanty Bay 16:49:30 Unauthorized 2204 Highway 11 Controlled Burnina South 2003/10/29 Horseshoe 14:36:24 Asphyxia, 1110 Horseshoe Respiratorv Condition Vallev Rd. 2003/10/29 Shanty Bay 8:09:07 Person Fainted, 2444 Highway 11 Nausea South 2003/10/31 Rugby 20:56:48 Asphyxia, 78 Tamarack Drive Respiratory Condition Structure and Vehicle Fire Dollar Value Lost $0.00 Dollar Value Saved $0.00 Medical Calls 2003 14 2002 13 Monday, December 01,2003 Page 3 of 3 , . ' \.ob-y Monthlv Fire Report for October. 2003 Trainina Sessions Station #1 Station #2 Station #5 Shanty Bay Hawkestone Warminster 2 2 2 Station #3 Station #4 Station #6 Horseshoe Rugby Moonstone 2 2 2 Inspection Record for the Month (includina Fire Prevention / Public Education) Commercial 1 Residential! Bed & Breakfast Industrial Schools! Assembly! Church 4 Wood stove 6 Daycare ! Camps I Hall Tours Comments or Recommendations bv Fire Chief and/or Deputy Fire Chief Extra trainina / Seminars and Events Attended Chiefs Meeting Fire Drill at Horseshoe Valley Resort Emergency Measures of Ontario Meeting DNR Meeting Respectfully submitted, ug~ Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief C.A.O. COMMENTS: DATE: C.A.O. DEPT. HEAD ~L-t TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT Dept. Report No. TR2004-01 To: Committee of the Whole Prepared By: Paul Gravelle Subject: Report on taxes Department: Treasury Council C. of W. Date: January 6, 2004 Motion # R.M. File No. Date: BACKGROUND: Council is provided annually a report on taxes to infonn them of the level of tax arrears as of the year-end. ANAL YSIS: Please find attached the report on taxes as at December 31, 2003. RECOMMENDATION (S): 1. THAT this report be received. Respectfully submitted r~ DL- \tp,~ -I\L)'"' ~~ Paul Gravelle Treasurer TOWNSHIP OF ORO - MEDONTE REPORT ON TAX ARREARS AS AT DECEMBER 31,2003 2003 2002 TAXES PENALTY & TOTAL TAXES PENAL TY & TOTAL INTEREST INTEREST BALANCES OUTSTANDING (p 1'0 Current year 1,165,252 66,411 1,231,663 1,250,974 62,747 1,313,721 Arrears - 1 year 399,091 50,650 449,741 458,635 56,500 515,135 Arrears - 2 years 135,682 24,009 159,691 195,616 37,816 233,432 Arrears - 3 years & prior 61,767 9,198 70,965 80,084 15,406 95,490 1,761,792 150,268 1,912,060 1,985,309 172,469 2,157,778 Total current taxes o/s as % of total taxes levied 5.41% 6.14% Total o/s as % of total taxes levied 8.88% 10.58% Total taxes levied 21,531,910 20,387,335 Number of properties 2 years or more in arrears 115 138 b (' I prepared January 6,2004 \ by Paul Gravelle, Treasurer p ~d- \ TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT Dept. Report No. To: Prepared By: TR 2004-02 Committee of the Whole Bonnie McPhee Subject: Department: Council Statement of Accounts Treasury C.ofW. December 2003 Date: January 07, 2004 Motion # R.M. File No. Date: Following is the statement of accounts for the month of December 2003 Batch No. Date Amount AQ00245 AC00245 AQ00246 AQ00246 AC00246 AQ00247 AC00247 - AQ00248 AC00248 December 01 December 02 December 04 December 09 December 10 December 16 December 17 December 18 December 23 918.00 242,274.49 13,356.00 26,364.34 3,810,983.94 253.92 275,836.89 1,864.93 69,951.75 $ 4,441,804.26 Payroll December 13 December 16 December 27 852.77 82,679.42 84,272.79 167,804.98 Total $ 4,609,609.24 q~ DATION (S): 1 . THAT report #TR2004-02 be received. 2. The accounts for the month of December 2003 totaling $4,609,609.24 are received. d-~ Respectfully submitted, --// -?71' ~ ZJh~ ~ Bonnie McPhee Accounting Clerk C.A.O. Comments: Date: C.A.O. Dept. Head 2 '"'W\().Q'\:.l..- \, G-n ~l ') ~€-- ) . " TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT Dept. Report No. To: Committee of the Whole Prepared By: J. Zieleniewski ADM2004-001 Chief Administrative Officer Subject: Department: Administration Council Committee of the Whole Meetings C. of W. <..---- ,~ I \~ -l \ '5 Date: January 14, 2004 Motion # T~,", I~\ Oi R.M. File No. Date: BACKGROUND: Staff has been requested to review the scheduling of Committee of the Whole meetings, currently held during the day, to determine the merit of rescheduling them to night meetings. All surrounding municipalities within the County were canvassed twice to determine their schedule of meetings. The results of those that have responded are attached for Committee's consideration (ATTACHMENT #1). The compilation ofthis data, together with the data verbally presented by the former Deputy Mayor, indicates that Oro-Medonte is one of the last municipalities in Simcoe County that schedules their Committee ofthe Whole meetings during the business day. The accepted exemption to schedule day meetings is for matters such as budget meetings. Staff has also taken the opportunity to analyze the scope ofthe material currently being presented to Committee as agenda items and the time allocated for deliberation by Committee. The analysis included a review of the content to determine the relevance of the material currently comprising the agenda. It is recommended that the Consent Agenda be restructured to include items for receipt for information such as minutes from outside committees/agencies that have Council representation and correspondence. At their meeting of November 5,2003, Council altered the composition of the Planning Advisory Committee to . . . . include all members of Council. It was suggested at that time that this Committee meet on the second Monday of each month, and the third Monday of the month for public meetings only. The consideration for all planning matters by the Planning Advisory Committee will reduce the Committee of the Whole agendas. The Planning Advisory Committee report and recommendations would be presented to Council for ratification. When required the Township planning consultant will attend planning meetings. The Township Senior Planner, the Clerk's Assistant and the CAO will attend all Planning meetings. The incentive to reschedule Committee of the Whole meetings to the evening is the potential for greater public participation. Persons requesting a deputation or persons who wish to be present during the deliberation of a certain topic would generally prefer to attend an evening meeting. The rescheduling of certain day meetings to night meetings also allows the opportunity for persons with day time commitments to consider public office. It should be noted that limited day time meetings would still occur. Present practices of the department heads attending the Committee of the Whole meetings, will continue pending circumstances. It is therefore recommended that the Committee of the Whole meetings be held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month beginning at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Council meeting to ratify the proceedings of the Committee of the Whole. It is further recommended that a regular Council meeting be held on the first Wednesday ofthe month at 7:00 pm. to allow for such items as recognition and consent agendas ie. minutes from outside agencies ATTACHMENT #2. MMENDATION (S): 1. THAT Report No. ADM2004-001 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Consent Agenda item on each Council agenda be restructured to include all items for receipt for information only. 3. THAT Planning Advisory Committee meetings be held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and that public meetings with respect to Planning matters be heard on the 3rd Monday of each month. 4. THAT future Committee of the Whole meetings be held in the evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. 5. THAT Committee of the Whole meetings be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays ofthe month. 6. THAT a Council Meeting be held immediately following the Committee of the Whole meetings for the purpose of ratifying the recommendations therein. 7. AND THAT a regular Council meeting be held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 :00 pm. 8. AND THAT the procedural by-law be amended to reflect the new schedule as at February 4th, 2004. Respectfully submitted, ~r.. , -~j~W~ J ifer Ziele iews . Chief Administrative Officer 2 - Ge-3 Pi TfA c H fitJ 11 T#- / Municipality Type of Meeting Time Frequency of Meetine: of Meetin2s Collingwood Council 5:00p.m. 1 st and 3ra Monday Collingwood Committee of the Whole 5:00 p.m. 4tn Monday Followed by Council Collingwood Planning 5:00 p.m. 2na Monday Followed by Council Innisfil Council 7:30 p.m. 1 st 3roand 4tn , Followed by Committee of the Whole Wednesday Midland Council 7:30 p.m. 4th Monday Midland General Committee 7:00 p.m. 2na Monday . Clearview Council 7:00 p.m. 2nd and 4tn Monday Clearview Committee 7:00 p.m. 1 st and 3ra Monday Essa Committee of the Whole 6:00 p.m. 1 st Tuesday Followed bv Council Springwater Council 6:00 p.m. 1 st and 3ra Monday (recommended new (General Committee to be discontinued) "- structure) Springwater Plannin~ 6:00 p.m. 4th Monday . . /If-r 11 Cf4 rYI r;-rJ"f 1* cfZ ~ e-lf Council 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Committee of the Whole Followed by Regular Council 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Planning Advisory Committee 20 21 Planning Public Meetings 22 23 Committee of the Whole Followed by Regular Council 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Farms won't be able to survive higher energy costs, says OF A By Colin McKim ing net income decreases and will not be The Packet & Times able to survive with higher energy costs," said Ron Bonnett. . Farmers will suffer increases 10 times When the current 4.3 cent per kWh cap is as Wgh as average consumers' .when .lifted in April, consumers will pay a basic . the Lib'eral'snew electricity pricing fee of 4.7 cents for the fIrst 750 kilowatt policy comes into effect in April, warns the . hours per month and 5.5 cents per kWh for president of the Ontario Federation of Agri- . the balailce. culture. Under the Liberal's two-tiered pricing . "Ontario farmers are already experienc- system, farmers will have to pay $42 million ...~._.._~_._."...-. ". .... ...-". ..-.-----.....'""..---"--.-..... . ".""..' .~--._._-_..-.....----,._._".._- ryQc.~'<.~ ..\.l1'm~') \)~ (. ~~b\:'(' \ \, ~()(j) .,,'" more for power per year, the OFA has caicu- lated. . This is unfair to farmers who have11ttle room to reduce. their usage and gener~y' consume power during off-peak perlO~~ when wholesale prices are low, said BQJ~ nett. . . The OFA is asking the government t9 set a fixed price for farmers in the range of 4.3 .. ,I to 4.6 cents per kWh. . The organization representing 40,000 farmers has met several times with minis- ters and other officials since the Liberals took office. . "We're interested in helping them get it right, rather than going along with a damag- ing, quick-fix approach," said Bonnett. ~r more, please see Power on A2~ 5; .. 1 ~\OJ)~ 10;, J TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT DEPT. REPORT NO.: TO: COMMITTEE OF THE PREP ARED BY: PW2004-01 WHOLE Jerry Ball SUBJECT: DEP ARTMENT: COUNCIL: Proposed School Safety Public Works C. OF W.: ~ Zone - East Oro School .~ DATE: MOTION #: January 13, 2004 DATE: -::i~ 1'\ \ ~ \ (,) ~ R. M. FILE NO.: T08-12728 At the Regular Committee of the Whole Meeting held on June 4, 2003, correspondence (attached) was received from East Oro Home and School Association requesting consideration of declaring the school zone as a school safety zone, include flashing school signs from the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., reducing the existing speed limit of 50 km/h to 40 km/h, installing a proper crosswalk (including a crosswalk attendant), and making the intersection a four-way stop with regular policing in this area. Prior to the above-noted request, correspondence was received from East Oro Public School requesting a reduction in the existing speed limit of 60 km/h to 40 or 50 km/h on both Line11 and the 15/16 Sideroad. Report # PWS2001-18 (attached) was received by Council in October of 2001 recommending that the existing speed limit of 60 km/h be reduced to 50 km/h in the area of East Oro School, which would be consistent with other public schools within the municipality. Staff conducted three site visits to monitor traffic and the number of children walking to school at the intersection of the 15/16 Side road and Line 11 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. The AADT at this time was 550 vehicles, per day, on the 15/16 Sideroad, with about twelve children (maximum) crossing the intersection to attend school. It was also determined that there was not a concern of speeding vehicles traveling east or west along the 15/16 Sideroad prior to the 9:00 a.m. school time. Four different site inspections were completed in September and October, 2003 to review traffic movement and children walking to and from school. Three of these inspections were completed during 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., with the fourth inspection completed in the afternoon from 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The results of these inspections were averaged to give the following results: Iq - ~ · Straight-through east/west traffic on the 15/16 Side road averaged 17 vehicles per inspection, or a total for four inspections being 69 vehicles; . Traffic turning at this intersection from any direction averaged 47 vehicles per inspection, or a total for four inspections being 186 vehicles; · Children walking through this intersection to school averaged five persons per inspection, or a total for four inspections being 22 children. Of this total, 10 children walked easterly along the 15/16 Side road to the old right-of-way, which exits onto Line 11 near the school grounds and is south of the 15/16 Sideroad intersection, and only four children rode their bicycles to school. . A new traffic count was also completed in June, 2003 with the following results: Line 11 - 600 vehicles per day 15/16 Side road - 750 vehicles per day The result of the site visits provides the stats relating to the traffic patterns and pedestrian count for the surrounding area of the East Oro Public School. Approximately 63% of the traffic before and after school is turning one direction or another at this intersection, which eliminates any speeding vehicles. Presently, this area has a speed limit of 50 kmlh, which is consistent with all public schools within the municipality. Discussions have occurred with Detachment Commander Bill Snodden of the Barrie O.P.P. and Mr. Snodden has advised that more patrols will be scheduled for the 15/16 Sideroad to increase enforcement of the existing 50 kmlh speed limit. Mr. Snodden also ensures that the radar board will be placed more frequently at this location. Based on the above analysis, it.is therefore recommended to Council that the requests from East Oro Home and School Association requesting consideration of declaring the school zone. as a school safety zone, including flashing school signs from the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., reducing the existing speed limit of 50 kmlh to 40 kmlh, installing a proper crosswalk (including a crosswalk attendant), and making the intersection a four-way stop with regular policing in this area, be denied at this time. 1. THAT Report #PW2004-01 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the requests from the East Oro Home and School Association be denied at this time. 3. AND THAT the Public Works Superintendent advises the East Oro Home and School Association accordingly. Respectfully submitted, JL-~~ Jlt' 'Jerry Ball \ J . '(1 ".' .. '-"X' -- ~/ c."T() . ~.L. " East Oro Home and School Association Dear Council I REC~'VfED' I NAr 2 3 2C103' ( ORO-AtfDoNTE J -!OWNSHIP IC\-= Oro Medonte Council PO Box 100 Oro, Ontario Re: Safety Zone around East Oro Public School In October of2000, the school council of East Oro Public School, along with the Principal and the Community Policing Foundation, requested that the speed limit around East Oro Public School be reduced. Included in that proposal it was also recommended by all stakeholders that a proper crosswalk be installed to ensure the safety of our children on their way to and trom school. Since that time only fluorescent school signs have been installed and nothing else. There has been no reduction in the speed limit and it was also noted that council decided against a proper crcsswalk because there were not enough children. As parents and grandparents you must have some concerns over the safety of the children that reside in our community. The intersection in questions is very dangerous. Very few motorists abide by the posted speed limit, which is 60kmlhr. As a school community we feel that more controls need to be in place to keep our children safe. There are no sidewalks, and in winter the children are forced to walk on the road. Snow banks are high, road conditions and visibi1ity can be poor and these facts all contribute to a dangerous situation. In our minds it does not matter ifthere are twelve or twelve hundred children crossing the road, they are all precious to us and councils decision to ignore this situation is totally unacceptable. In general, kids lack good judgments about traffic and on the following page you will find some very interesting facts that support our concerns. This council needs to recognize that, even though the numbers are small, the numbers are not relevant, the lives are. We strongly recommend that council consider the following recommendations: declare the school zone as a school safety zone which includes flashing school signs trom the hours of8:30 am until 5:00pm, , a posted 40kmlhr speed limit, a proper crosswalk, a four way stop and regular policing of this area. Motorists who disobey the speed limits would be subject to increased fines. Weare very serious about our children's safety and council's decision to implement the above recommendations would ensure that our elected council representatives are also serious about the safety of our children. Please do not wait until a tragedy occurs before you take action. \' cc: Jan Rutherford, Principal, East Oro Public School Oro Medonte Community Policing Foundation \ I I ~.~ ME~TIN. 'G: COUI<CU. cr6'1... :i\.~C. OF \!'l. 0' .p .~.. __ _. ...... - ',f ORO-MEDONTE TOWNSHIP MOTION '# i~ Thank you, for you immediate attention to this matter YO~_~I.y'l1 .,0 lY'A... ~ ~5-'lqlg Christine Whitmor~ ~. Eas ro Home and Schoo~~ssociation, President ~-d:.~/ > ~b-df30 e ffrifte East Oro' lic School, School Council Chair JUN - 4 2003 . . If' .. t , / ' . . East Oro Home and School Association The following statistics have been taken from Safe Kids Canada and the Ministry of Transportation websites. ~ Approximately 115.childrendie in Canada each year, due to pedestrian injuries ~ Close to 1800 children and youths are hospitalized each year due to pedestrian injuries ~ 5-9 year olds are at the greatest risk ~ Children under nine years of age need supervision when they cross the street ~ Children under nine do not have the ability to make safe judgments about traffic because they are not developmentally ready to make good choices on their own. Their level of thinking and physical coordination prevents them from judging whether or not a situation is safe. ~ Children under nine may not act appropriately in an emergency especially if they are nervous or scared ~ Young children can't see out the corner of their eyes as well as adults can, they are unable to use information from their peripheral field of vision ~ The direction of various sounds e.g. A siren, is often difficult for children to determine. Children are known to turn the wrong way when searching for a sound. ~ Children's sense of perception is different than that of adults. They may think that large cars move faster than small ones do, or that narrow streets are less dangerous than wider ones. ~ Young children can't pull together all the pieces of information they need to when they are in an emergency ~ Children lack a sense of vulnerability. They don't understand that a car can seriously hurt or kill them if they collide ~ Children have difficulty judging how fast a vehicle is moving towards them or how far the vehicle is away from them ~ Children like to keep moving, they may be impulsive in getting where they are going, even though they have been taught how to cross the road safely. Children can be easily distracted ~ Children may simply believe that grown-ups will look out for them. They think that if they can see an adult driving a car toward them, the driver must be able to see them too. For all of the facts stated, we believe it necessary to take every precaution available to protect our children. It also includes the belief that proper safety measures need to be made at the crossing of the 15th/16th sideroad and line 11. Our children depend on us to keep them safe. ~Q -If , .t- I ,-" " . REPORT . \Q-5 DEPT. REPORT TO: Council PREPARED BY: #PWS2001-18 Jerry Ball SUBJECT & FILE #: DEPARTMENT: COUNCIL: Speed Reduction - East Oro Roads School C. OF W. MOTION#: DATE: DATE: October 11, 2001 Correspondence has been received from Kathy Wiles, Principal of East Oro Public School, as well as from the Oro-Medonte Road Watch, requesting consideration being given to reducing the speed along Line 11 and the 15/16 Sideroad, which is presently posted at 60 krri/h. A request has also been received to place "crosswalk" signs and "school zone" signs on the 15/16 Sideroad. New "school zone" signs were placed on both Line 11 and 15/16 Sideroad in early spring of this year. In order to place "crosswalk" signs, a "crosswalk" zone would need to be painted at this intersection, which would also include the need to hire a school crossing guard. The traffic count on the 15/16 Sideroad is approximately 550 vehicles per day and as stated in the letter from East Oro School, a dozen or more children cross this intersection at least twice in a school day. In reviewing speed limits at the five other public schools within the municipality, with the exception of W.R. Best, the remaining four are within a 50 km/h zone. Giving consideration to all of these requests, it is recommended that the speed limit be reduced to 50 km/h, to be consistent with the other public schools within the municipality. With the MDT at approximately 550 vehicles per day and the school children count at a dozen or more using this crossing, a crossing zone, including a school crossing guard, would not be warranted. t. . " . . \q-\o 1. THAT the Clerk be authorized to prepare the necessary By-Law to reduce the speed limit to 50 km/h on Line 11, north and south of 15/16 Sideroad, and on 15/16 Sideroad, east and west of Line 11. 2. THAT the Public Works Department erects the proper speed signs. 3. THAT the Public Works Superintendent notifies the Principal of East Oro Public School accordingly. 4. THAT Council receives and adopts this report. Respectfully submitted, Jerry Ball . . ..... ~ . . . \y-\ ;. #. - ",'; EAST ORO PUBUC SCHOOL 744 UNE 11 NORTH, RR1 HAWKESTONE,ON., lOL 1TO TnfPHONE (705) 487:~C!47 PrlndpaJ: Kathy Wiles Township of Oro-Medonte Box 100 Oro,Onta.rio LOL 2XO Re: Signs for East Oro Public School ,< Attention: Jerry Ball, C.R.S.S. Road Superintendent October 12th',2000 ,,-'! Dear Sir, r am writing to you with regard to road safety and sign concerns for the area around East Oro Public School. At a recent School Council meeting the concerns about the speed limit and school signs were raised. The cO"UIlcil concluded that there are safety concerns around the road signs and that we must not be complacent about seeing them improved. There was a discussion on what would be necessary to improve our safety measures for the students who walk or bike to and uomschool. There are many safety measures taken for the children bused to school and we . feel that the following actions would improve the safety of the ones who are not: -tree trimming to take place in front of the existing school and speed limit signs on the 11 th line, -a reduction of speed from the 80 km/h to 40 or 50 kmfh rather than the 60 kmIh now posted on the 11th line, -cross walk signs on the 15th - 16th Side Road for the dozen or more children who now have to cross that very busy and fast moving road, -warning signs on the 15th - 16th Side Road to indicate that there is a school zone and cross wa1k ahead, -a further speed limit reduction to 40 kmJh or 50 .km/h on the 15th - 16th Side Road as well. We feel that the above measures would greatly improve the safety of our students and do hope you can help us. I thank you for your consideration in this matter and look forward to hearing from you with regards to improving the safety for our school community. Sincerely, ~rrJ41fk Kathy Wiles Princinal " rF .I .~ r. . ORO-MEDONTE ROAD WATCH P.O. BOX 100. ORO, ONTARIO LOL 2X0 · TELEPHONE (705) 487-2162 ROAD WATCH' November 15, 2000 Mr. J. Ball Roads Superintendent Oro-Medonte Township P.O. Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2XO Dear Jerry: As discussed, this is our request that the speed limit at East Oro Public School be reduced from 60km to 50km. We believe this to be necessary in order to increase the safety of its students. Thanking you in advance for agreeing to look into this request. Yours truly, ~~ i \ \. I '.J Joan FitzGerald Chair Oro-Medonte Road Watch c.c. Cathy Wiles Principal c.c. Ron Nelsons Block Parents ~_._m..~__. ~ ~q --<1? . Ontario Provincial Police in cooperation with the Township of Oro;.Medonte \e ., -z~ ~ ~ ~ o 0 ".. ~ ~ ~ ".. 0 ~ ~ '""" ~ ~ "'" ~ .... RUR2 t ~ ~ 1 ~ 1~ TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT DEPT. REPORT NO.: TO: COMMITTEE OF THE PREPARED BY: EES2004-01 WHOLE Keith Mathieson SUBJECT: DEP ARTMENT: COUNCIL: 1500494 Ontario Inc. - Engineering and Request for Reduction in Environmental Services C. OF W.: Site Plan Securities - 8980 Hwy. #12 DATE: MOTION #: December 17,2003 DATE: R. M. FILE NO.: D11-12815 ;,: ... Mr. Hans Meyer entered into a Site Plan Agreement with the Township of Oro-Medonte in June, 2003 to construct six (6) self-storage units at 8980 Hwy. #12 in Price's Corners. The Township presently holds securities in the amount of $79,073.00 to ensure completion of the required site work. After inspection of the site on December 12, 2003 by Mr. Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, and Mr. AI Lees of R. G. Robinson and Associates Ltd., it is recommended that the securities be reduced to $11,700.00. Township staff has been circulated and have no concerns with the reduction of securities. 1. THAT Report #EES2004-01 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Treasurer be authorized to reduce Mr. Meyer's security by $67,373.00, with the Township retaining $11,700.00. 3. AND .HAT Mr. Meyer be notified of Council's decision. ieson ~. CV~O ,\ \)~ r lIy submitted, ~b DEPT. REPORT NO.: TO: COMMITTEE OF THE PREPARED BY: EES2004-02 WHOLE Keith Mathieson SUBJECT: DEP ARTMENT: COUNCIL: Marilynn Forbes - Request Engineering and for Release of Site Plan Environmental Services C. OF W.: Securities DATE: MOTION #: December 17, 2003 DATE: R. M. FILE NO.: D11-13035 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT Mrs. Forbes entered into a Site Plan Agreement with the Township of Oro-Medonte to operate a bed and breakfast from her home located at 1832 Ridge Road West in Shanty Bay. At the time of completing the Site Plan Application, Mrs. Forbes supplied the Township with a $1,000.00 refundable deposit. Mrs. Forbes is now requesting the release of the balance of the refundable deposit in the amount of $875.80. Township staff has been circulated and have no concerns with the release of the securities. 1. THAT Report #EES2004-02 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Treasurer be authorized to release securities in the amount of $875.80 to Mrs. Forbes. 3. A AT Mrs. Forbes be notified of Council's decision. ~ ~~U' , ~ \'> '-\ r'/ Keith Mathieson ~L-- \ TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT DEPT. REPORT NO.: TO: COMMITTEE OF THE PREPARED BY: EES2004-04 WHOLE Keith Mathieson SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: COUNCIL: Simcoe County Fast Link Engineering and Community Connectivity Environmental Services C. OF W.: Project DATE: MOTION #: January 7,2004 DATE: R. M. FILENO.: . L04-13235 . At the March 26, 2003 Committee of the Whole Meeting, Mr. Michael Raggett, President of Digital Distance Inc., made a presentation to Council requesting support, in principle, of the Federal Government's program with respect to broadband Internet access for small communities in rural areas. Point to Point Broadband of Barrie has been awarded the contract by the Federal Government for the "Simcoe County Fast Link Community Connectivity Project" for the purpose of supplying high speed internet connectivity within the Township of Oro-Medonte. For the past year, the Township has been looking at different proposals to upgrade the water systems to accommodate additional data presently required by the Ministry of the Environment. One of these proposals included a wireless network between the Township pumphouse connecting to the SCBN fibre backbone connected to the Township office. This proposal was presented by Mr. Andy Rowe of Anacom Engineered Products Inc. and Mr. Sam Lowry of Point to Point Broadband. Each site would require a communication tower at a price totaling $62,250.00 for the twelve (12) sites. A monitoring fee of $100.00, per month, per site, would also be required. Mr. Lowry was made aware of Mr. Raggett's presentation to Council, as well as Mr. Raggett's contact number. Together, they have been successful in obtaining federal funding to bring high speed internet connectivity for our Township. Point to Point Broadband would like to arrange a share of services with the Township in exchange for site access at Township well locations. Correspondence dated December 4,2003 is attached for Council's perusal. <tc - ~ If the Township were to enter into a Share of Services Agreement with Point to Point Broadband, the towers would be constructed at the municipal well sites at no cost to the Township, allowing availability of high speed internet to all residents within the Township. Point to Point Broadband is prepared to waive the $100.00, per month, per site, monitoring fee previously quoted. At present, the Township's pump houses are monitored by Simcoe Message Service at a cost of $25.00 to $30.00 per month, per site, in addition to the cost of a Bell Canada telephone line of $58.00 per month, per site. Neither of these services would be required after completion of the wireless network and installation of programmable controllers. 1 . THAT Report #EES2004-04 be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Township of Oro-Medonte enters into a Share of Services Agreement with Point to Point Broadband to allow the installation of communication towers at all municipal pump house locations. 3. THAT Point to Point Broadband provides the Township of Oro-Medonte with alarm monitoring services for all municipal water systems at no cost, as long as the communication towers are located on municipal property. 4. AND THAT Point to Point Broadband be notified of Council's decision. ~IIY submitted, Keith Mathieson ~ i~ ill { A(\C.P" I, \<<:h""k::i':'J ~/ ~ f",{tfM6-i:lO", ,,~[ ~tJ,^" ~/o'l .; ~,--3 December 04, 2003 Township of Oro-Medonte P.O. Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL2XO " Attn: Mr. Keith Mathieson Subiect: Proposed Wireless Network for Data Acquisition/Alarm Monitorinq System Dear Keith: Further to our discussions, we have been awarded the contract for "Simcoe County Fast Link CommunityConnecUvity Project". This project was developed in coordination with your council for the purpose of supplying high speed Internet connectivity within your township. We would therefore like to arrange a share of services with the Township to supply connectivity for SCADA purposes in exchange for site access at Township well locations. We have been advised that by Spring of 2004 we will have the funding in place to move forward. The well location sites will be established as local drop sites with 20' to 70' structures. The structures, poles or towers, will be designed to meet the needs of specific areas. In residential areas we would be suggesting galvanized or wood poles. These structures would be more visually receptive for pump areas within residential developments. The other structure of choice would be the standard galvanized tower. This selection would be for well locations that are hidden or not visible by local residents. We have attached pictures of each type of structure. The following locations are sites that we would like to enter into the shared services agreement for and the type of structure: .. Sugar Bush, up to 68' tower Horseshoe Valley, up to 20' pole Maplewood, Orillia, up to 70' pole Craighurst, up to 70' pole Canterbury, Oro Station, up to 68' tower Shanty Bay, up to 70' pole Harbourwood, up to 68' tower -y Moonstone, -Robin Crest, up to 70' pole -Medonte Hills, up to 68' tower Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, up t0100' tower 7 Cedarbrook, Hawkstone, up to 70' pble Warminster, up to 70' pole Point to Point will assume all infrastructure costs for the communications path from each site to SCBN network. Each site will be designated with a static IP address and have a demarcation point, RJ45, at each well site. Point to Point will.. assume ongoing maintenance and be responsible for the continued monitoring services. This is based on a federally approved project and timeframes are in the control of the Federal Government. Our timeframes are based on dates that have been provided under the "Simcoe County Fast Link Community Connectivity Project". Timeframes..can vary and are dependent on Federal Govemment deployment. If you have any questions, please call Andy Rowe at 705-792-2746 or myself at t-800- 721-9877. We look forward to moving forward on this project. Sincerely, Sam Lowry Point to Point Broadband Inc. www.slowry@ptpcomm.com c.c. Andy Rowe, Anacom Engineered Products Inc.