03 11 2020 Council Agenda
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Agenda
Council Chambers
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
10:00 a.m. - Open Session
The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to providing and maintaining a working
environment that is based on respect for the dignity and rights of everyone within the
organization and for those individuals visiting our organization.
The Township of Oro-Medonte supports and fosters an environment that is safe,
welcoming and respectful for all residents, visitors, members of Council and staff.
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1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection:
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
4. Closed Session Items:
None.
5. Minutes of Council and Committees:
6 - 8a) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Monday, February 24, 2020.
9 - 22b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
23 - 34 c) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, February 24, 2020.
6. Recognition of Achievements:
None.
7. Public Meetings:
None.
8. Deputations/Presentations:
None.
9. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest:
Provides an opportunity for members of the public to identify an agenda item
which the public member may request be brought forward and considered
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earlier in the meeting.
10. Open Forum:
The Open Forum provides an opportunity for the public to provide verbal
comments to Council, in Open Session, on matters scheduled on the current
agenda, and shall be conducted as follows:
Open Forum shall last no longer than 20 minutes;
Each speaker shall be required to identify the agenda item they are
speaking to and provide their name and address, which may become
part of the public record;
A speaker shall be limited to 2 minutes per agenda item;
No response shall be provided to any question posed during Open
Forum;
No discussion, debate or decisions will occur during Open Forum;
Each speaker is permitted to speak only once per agenda item;
A speaker may provide comment on one agenda item and then shall
step aside to enable another to provide comment on an agenda item;
No speaker shall speak to a second agenda item until other
individuals have had an opportunity to speak once;
Speakers providing comment on the same agenda item, shall be
requested to limit their comments so as to provide additional
information and not repeat the same information provided by a
previous speaker;
Comments made during Open Forum will not form part of the minutes
of the meeting;
The following matters will not be permitted during Open Forum:
o Comments/complaints against Members of Council or
Township staff;
o Matters beyond the jurisdiction of Council or the Township;
o Closed Session agenda items, including current or pending
litigation, or Insurance claims and/or pending claims by or
against the Township;
o Comments with respect to Minutes of Council and Committees;
o Comments that are contrary to the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
o Comments with respect to any applications which have
proceeded through a Public Meeting in accordance with the
Planning Act, with the exception of comment related to a
recommendation contained within the Staff Report.
The Chair may conclude Open Forum prior to the 20 minute maximum
time limit, for non-compliance with the Open Forum parameters,
Conduct of Members of the Public, or any other reason.
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11. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
35 - 36 a) Tamara Obee, Manager, Human Resources/Health & Safety re: Health &
Safety Policy POL-HS-2-01-01 as amended.
37 - 40 b) OCS2020-8, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re:
Supply and Delivery of One (1) Asphalt Hotbox.
41 - 45 c) OCS2020-9, Justin Metras, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects re:
Award of Tender OCS 2020-12 Culvert 22 Replacement.
12. Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only:
46 - 49 a) FI2020-2, Janice MacDonald, Accounting Clerk re: Statement of Accounts
Quarter 4 - 2019, Oct 1, 2019 Dec 31, 2019.
50 - 80 b) CS2020-11, Marie Brissette, Special Projects Coordinator re: Corporate
Projects Status Update December 2019-January 2020.
13. Reports of Members of Council:
a) Updates from Council Representatives County of Simcoe and Township
Partners and Agencies.
Agencies.
14. Consent Agenda:
81 a) Announcements of Interest to the Public:
1. Notice of Full Bridge Closures at Oro-Medonte Line 5 and Line 9, Hwy
11 Underpass by Clearwater Structures Inc., March 16 - November
20, 2020.
82 - 83 b) Correspondence dated February 28, 2020 from Steve Clark, Minister,
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Provincial Policy Statement,
2020.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
84 - 85 c) Correspondence dated February 26, 2020 from the Town of Bracebridge re:
Motion of Support for Ban of Single-Use Disposable Wipes.
Staff Recommendation: Receive, Support, Advise under the Mayor's
Signature.
86 d) Correspondence dated February 24, 2020 from Konrad Sioui, Grand Chief
Huron Wendat Nation re: Repatriation of Huron-Wendat Ancestors
(McCarthy Ossuary).
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Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information.
87 - 89 e) Correspondence from the Township of Madoc and Town of Tecumseth re:
911 Misdials.
Staff Recommendation: Receive, Support, Advise under Mayor's signature.
90 - 94 f) Correspondence from the Municipality of West Nippising and Village of
Merrickville-Wolford re: Provincially Significant Wetlands Designation.
Recommendation: Receive, Support, Advise under the Mayor's Signature.
95 - 96 g) Correspondence from Julie Cayley, Executive Director, Severn Sound
Environmental Association (SSEA) re: SSEA Board Meeting January 30,
2020 (4th quarter 2019) Draft Highlights.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
97 - 104 h) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting held on
Friday, January 24, 2020.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
15. Communications/Petitions:
105 - 107 a) Correspondence dated February 19, 2020 from Biké Balkanci, Director, GTA
West/Niagara, Enbridge Gas Inc. re: Natural Gas Expansion Program
Update.
16. Notice of Motions:
108 a) Brought by Councillor Veitch, February 19, 2020 re: Severn Sound
Environmental Association (SSEA) 2020 Oro-Medonte Budget Allocation
Amendment.
Notice of Motion for February 26, 2020 Council meeting
To be dealt with at the March 11, 2020 Council meeting
Draft Motion:
"Whereas the Township of Oro-Medonte has been advised in writing by the
SSEA and SSS that the SSS and SSEA have merged and the SSS is now
part of the SSEA.
Whereas the SSEA requires flexibility in their use of the Township of Oro-
Medonte 2020 funding contribution, with a priority on meeting their Municipal
Share Operations for 2020 requirement, to sustain and continuously
improve their front-line environmental services operation to municipalities.
Whereas all the other municipalities on the SSEA board have indicated they
will be meeting the requested Municipal Share 2020 Operations funding
requirement asked of them.
Whereas the SSEA has indicated that the Province is likely to fund about
$10,000 of Municipal Share - Operations funding for source water protection
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(which would reduce their Municipal Share Operations funding requirement
to the $92,000 range).
Now, therefore be it resolved
That the 2020 budget contribution from the Township of Oro-Medonte to the
SSEA be amended as follows:
$92,427 for SSEA Municipal Share -2020 Operations (that includes one time
funding allocations totalling $ 23,964);
$ 5,239 for Municipal Drinking Water Source protection Risk Management
Services;
Totalling $97,666.
17. By-Laws:
109 - 111 a) 2020-028: A By-law to authorize the Sale of Surplus Land, Part of 1
Georgian Drive (Plan M92 Blk C Blk D Plus; Plan 309 Pt Lot 11 to Pt Lot; 12
RP 51R6039 Part 4 Plus; Row Over Part 3, Township of Oro-Medonte,
County of Simcoe.
18. Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items):
None.
19. Confirmation By-Law:
112 a) 2020-027: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
20. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
OCS 2020-01 Road Rehabilitation – Various Locations
OCS 2020-02 Microsurfacing – Various Locations
OCS 2020-07 Crack Sealing – Various Locations
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
OCS 2020-06 Guiderail Installation – Various Locations be awarded to
Borall Fencing and Guiderail Ltd
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety
Act.
Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety
Act.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
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Request forDeputationBeforeCouncil/Committee
written or electronic submissions and background information for consideration by Council/
Any
Committee must be submitted to the Clerkby 9:00 a.m. 7 calendar days priortothe preferred meeting.
Electronic submissions shouldbe submitted in Microsoft PowerPoint/Microsoft Word format.
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b)on behalf of a group/organization; please state name below. By stating the group/organization name
below, youconfirm that you are duly authorized to act on behalf of the identifiedgroup/organization and
that the group/organization hereby gives its approvalfor you to act on this matter.
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Name(s) of Speaker(s) Adeputationwishing to appear before Council/Committee shall be limited to no
more than two (2) speakers with a total speaking time of not more than ten (10) minutes.
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Name:Name:____________________________________
Have you presented a deputation previously on this matter?Yes No
Subject of Presentation
Please describe below, the subject matter of the requested presentationin sufficient detail, to provide
the Townshipa means to determine its content and to assess its relative priority to otherrequests for
presentation.Weight will be given to those requests that provide more detailed descriptions of the
content of the presentation, particularly defining how the subject matter aligns with Council’s Mandate.
To present an opportunity to the Oro-Medonte Heritage Committee to work with the Oro Agricultural Society in
partnership to preserve and provide a permanent display area for the agricultural (etc.) history of Oro-Medonte.
In 2020 the Agricultural Society will be relocating the School Fair displays to the Presidents building in
preparation for the fair in September leaving the space in the School Fair Building vacant to house the historical
displays.
Please identify the type of action you are seeking of Council/Committee on this issue.
No Action, e.g., an awareness of topic or organization.
To Request Action.Please describein detail.
Requesting a future decision on whether the partnership is something that could be considered by
the Committee
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If you are requestingaction, have you been in contact with a staff member to seek a resolutionwith regard
to this matter?Yes No
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Reason why this presentation is important to Council and to the municipality:
It is important to preserve and display the history of Oro-Medonte and support all of the volunteers
that have continually provided the community with 167 years of planning and operating the Oro
Worlds Fair
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Note:Additional material may be circulated / presented at the time of the deputation.If you intend to
include handouts or a presentation using electronic devices, any material will be attached to the public
agenda. Please bring fifteen (15) hard copies of any additional material.
It is the responsibility of the presenter to ensure that they have received consent for any third party
information.
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Scheduling will be at the discretion of the Clerk, and will be confirmedno later than the 1business day
of the week of the meeting.
There are no guarantees that by requesting a certain date(s) your deputationwill be accepted, as prior
commitments may make it necessary to schedule an alternate date suggested by the Clerk.
Please email your request to deputation@oro-medonte.ca
The Clerk’s Office will confirm receipt of the request, however if you do not receive a return email,
please contact the Clerk’s Office 5 days after the request is submitted.
Personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001,
c.25 as amended. The information is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that
is available to the general public pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Clerk’s Office,The
Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte, 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, L0L 2E0.
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11.a) Tamara Obee, Manager, Human Resources/Health & Safety re: Health &...
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14.a) Announcements of Interest to the Public: Notice of Full Bridge Clo...
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Re: Item for Discussion – Motion of Support for Ban of Single-Use Disposable Wipes
At its meeting of January 23, 2020, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge ratified motion
20-GC-032/033, regarding the support for ban of single-use disposable wipes, as follows:
“WHEREAS Single-use wipes are a $6 billion industry and growing, and are now being
advertised as a clean alternative to toilet paper that is safe to flush;
AND WHEREAS Single-use wipes accumulate in the sewer system and eventually clog the
sanitary sewer system, requiring significant additional repair and maintenance;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Enforcement Sewer Use Group (MESUG) estimates non-
flushable materials cause $250 million in annual repairs across Canada;
AND WHEREAS a 2019 study released by Ryerson University tested 101 types of single-use
disposable wipes and found that all of the wipes failed basic requirements of flushable products;
AND WHEREAS there is no one standard for what the word “flushable” means;
AND WHEREAS there is a lack of public awareness of the impact caused by non-flushable
wipes being flushed down toilets and consumer education and outreach could play a large part
in reducing the impact;
AND WHEREAS Single-use wipes, even when properly disposed of as waste, are an inefficient
and unsustainable use of resources that contribute significantly to environmental degradation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Bracebridge lobby the Provincial
and Federal Governments to ban single-use disposable wipes;
AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada; the
Honourable Premier of Ontario; the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO);
the Local Members of Provincial Parliament; and all Municipalities in Ontario.
AND FURTHER THAT the District of Muskoka be requested to endorse the resolution and the
ban on single-use wipes.”
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14.c) Correspondence dated February 26, 2020 from the Town of Bracebridg...
In accordance with Council’s direction I am forwarding you a copy of the associated memorandum for you
reference.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can provide any additional clarification in this regard.
Yours truly,
Lori McDonald
Director of Corporate Services/Clerk
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14.f) Correspondence from the Municipality of West Nippising and Village...
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The Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing
La Corporation de la Municipalité de Nipissing Ouest
101-225, rue Holditch Street, Sturgeon Falls, ON P2B 1T1
P/T (705) 753-2250 (1-800-263-5359)
F/TC (705) 753-3950
March 3,2020
SENT VIA E-MAIL
Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
Premiers Office, Room 281
Legislative Building, Queens Park
Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
Honourable Premier Ford:
SUBJECT: PROVINCIALLY SIGNIFICANT WETLANDS DESIGNATION
At its regular meeting held on February 25, 2020, Council for the Municipality of West Nipissing
passed resolution 2020/080, attached hereto. The resolution supports a request circulated by the
Village of Merrickville-Wolford, asking the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to
respectfully review its practices and procedures to include a requirement to provide supporting
evidence, to impacted municipalities, when designating Provincially Significant Wetlands within
their boundaries.
We trust the enclosed is self-explanatory.
Respectfully,
Janice R. Dupuis
Deputy Clerk / Assistant to the
Chief Administrative Officer
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cc: Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA)
Ontario Municipalities
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SSEA Board MeetingJanuary 30, 2020(4quarter 2019)
Draft Highlights
For the full meeting agenda including documents and reports, visit our web site
https://severnsound.ca/about/meetings
Sodium concentrations exceeded 20 mg/L in
SSEA Board of Directors Election
several inland lakes and a groundwater
SSEA Board of Directors appointed and/or
monitoring well. SSEA will continue to
elected the following officers for 2020:
monitor sodium concentrations in local
surface and groundwater and will work with
SSEA Chair: Steffen Walma, Deputy
local municipalities, the Health Unit, Ministry
Mayor Township of Tiny
of Environment, Conservation and Parks
SSEA Vice Chair: Paul Wiancko,
and the County of Simcoe to determine best
Councillor Township of Georgian Bay
options for informing the public.
SSEA Past Chair: Ron Stevens
Councillor Township of Severn
Staff proposed investigating programs like
to provide municipal and
SSEA submits application for
private contractors with strategies to reduce
OMA
de-icing salt usage.
Agri-food Innovation Initiative
The board received a report and
In brief
presentation regarding the Healthy Soils =
During the meeting the board also;
Healthy Watershed = Healthy Economy
Received
application submitted to the Ontario Ministry
SSEA fourth quarter 2019 activity report
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
update on the fourth quarter financials
(OMAFRA) by the SSEA. If funded, this
update on the activities undertaken by
project will improve water quality working
Severn Sound Source Protection and
with agricultural land owners in North
SSEA Risk Management staff during the
Simcoe to explore and encourage adoption
fourth quarter of 2019
of soil health better management practices.
In year one the project will be piloted in the
In brief
Township of Tiny with a three year plan to
expand to other municipalities within Severn
reports on current fund application activity
Sound watershed. For a copy of the complete
and status, and Invasive Species program
presentation visit our web site at
update
https://severnsound.ca/about/meetings
discussed SSEA staff pay equity and
market review and employee group
SSEA Staff raise concerns re: surface
benefit plan review to be completed in
and groundwater quality monitoring
2020
sodium level results
A report regarding sodium concentrations in
Approved (not ratified)
local surface and groundwater was
SSEA board of procedural by-
presented to the board. Sodium
law
concentrations above 20 mg/L are
approved SSEA board of code
considered a potential risk in drinking water.
of conduct
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Draft Highlights
For the full meeting agenda including documents and reports, visit our web site
https://severnsound.ca/about/meetings
meetings for 2020 (see future meetings
on right)
Future meetings and Events
February 27, 2020 SS SPA and
board meeting
April 16, 2020 First Quarterly board
meeting
July 16, 2020 Second Quarterly
board meeting
October 15, 2020 Third quarterly
board meeting
These meetings will be held at:
Township of Tay Council Chambers
450 Park Street, Victoria Harbour, ON
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Unless otherwise specified on
https://severnsound.ca/about/meetings
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69ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
-01-20
Friday, January 24, 2020
Old Town Hall Newmarket
460 Botsford Street, Newmarket, ON
MINUTES
2019 Board Members Present 2020 Board of Directors Present
Councillor K. Aylwin Councillor K. Aylwin
Mayor D. Barton Mayor D. Barton
Mayor B. Drew Mayor B. Drew
Councillor A. Eek Councillor A. Eek
Regional Chairman W. Emmerson Regional Chairman W. Emmerson
Councillor P. Ferragine Councillor P. Ferragine
Councillor R. Greenlaw Councillor R. Greenlaw
Mayor V. Hackson Mayor V. Hackson
Councillor S. Harrison-McIntyre Councillor S. Harrison-McIntyre
Mayor M. Quirk Mayor M. Quirk
Councillor C. Riepma Councillor C. Riepma
Regional Councillor T. Vegh Regional Councillor T. Vegh
Councillor A. Waters Councillor A. Waters
Councillor E. Yeo Councillor E. Yeo
2019 Board Members Absent: 2020 Board Members Absent:
Mayor D. Bath-Hadden Mayor D. Bath-Hadden
Councillor K. Ferdinands Councillor K. Ferdinands
Councillor W. Gaertner Councillor W. Gaertner
Township of Ramara Township of Ramara
LSRCA Staff Present:
L. Aspen P. Du K. Kennedy L. Spinks
R. Baldwin D. Eldon N. Knight T. Stanford
T. Barnett S. Filson K. Lillie C. Taylor
M. Bessey B. Ginn S. McKinnon P. Thase
K. Biddie L. Grzywniak K. Nesbitt B. Thompson
R. Bolton N. Hamley K. Toffan
A. Brown T. Harvey M. Walters
D. Campbell C. Hawson G. Peat K. Yemm
M. Critch S. Ingott G. Pizzuto K. Zeppieri
P. Davies S. Jagminas K. Read
J. Doyley B. Kemp M. Rosato
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Guests in Attendance
J. Barnett, Kerbel Group Inc. S. James, Words Worth Writing
T. Cane, Town of Innisfil K. Kelly, Groundswell Urban Planners
office D. Kerwin, Connect Campaign Leadership Cabinet
R. Cronsberry, Town of Georgina E. Kerwin, Connect Campaign Leadership Cabinet
-Kelly, Beard Winter LLP T. Krsul, MECP
A. Dellelese, BDO Canada LLP S. Kurtz, SCS Consulting
L. Falco, ScotiaBank S. MacDonald, Simcoe.com
K. Fowler, Town of Innisfil J. Mackey, MECP
K. Gavine, Conservation Ontario D. Nadorozny, Town of Aurora
M. Geist, LSCF B. Rogers, Groundswell Urban Planners
R. Gilliland, Town of Aurora N. Stacey, MECP
K. Honey, Township of Uxbridge B. Wair, The Auroran/New Tec Times
J. Iannace, York Region T. Webster, Town of East Gwillimbury
I. AND INTRODUCTIONS
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Chair Emmerson welcomed everyone to LSRCA's 69 Annual General Meeting and recognized many
guests in attendance.
Roll Call 2019 Board Members - The 2019 Board members in attendance introduced themselves.
Chair Emmerson noted the 2019 Board members who were not in attendance.
II. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None recorded for this meeting.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by: V. Hackson Seconded by: A. Eek
BOD-001-20 RESOLVED THAT the content of the Agenda for the Lake Simcoe Region
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9 Annual General Meeting held on Friday, January 24,
2020 be approved as presented. CARRIED
IV. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a) Board of Directors
Moved by: E. Yeo Seconded by: D. Barton
BOD-002-20 RESOLVED THAT the minutes of -10-19
held on Friday, December 13, 2019 be approved as circulated. CARRIED
V. GREETINGS
Chair Emmerson was pleased to call upon the following guests to bring greetings:
- Andrea Khanjin, MPP Barrie-Innisfil and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Environment,
Conservation and Parks;
- Kim Gavine, General Manager of Conservation Ontario; and
- Marvin Geist, Vice President of the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation Board of Directors.
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CAO Mike Walters welcomed guests and introduced Executive Management Team and staff
thanking them for their dedication and hard work that contributed to making 2019 such a success.
CAO Walters also thanked Trish Barnett and Sandra Ingott for organizing the meeting and
Communications staff Kristen Yemm,
and Katarina Zeppieri for producing the Annual Report, Video and presentation materials.
VI. PRESENTATIONS
a) The State of the Lake Simcoe Watershed
LSRCA Manager, Environmental Science and Monitoring, David Lembcke unfortunately was ill, but
phosphorus loads 2015-2017 update report. He noted that for the 2015-16 hydrologic (June 1-May
31) year, the phosphorus load was 87 tonnes, 2016-17 was 73 tonnes, and 2017-18 was 131 tonnes. In
these years, much of this load was from tributary and polder sources, which are driven by precipitation
and surface run-off.
tributaries have mostly shown no trend, there has been changes in tributary flow, which also increases
the annual phosphorus load. In the 2017 hydrologic year, a greater tributary flow was controlled not
by the total amount of annual precipitation, but the intensity and timing of some rainstorm events fell
on wet-saturated or frozen ground that prevented infiltration of rainwater. June and February
accounted for 40% of the 131 tonne load, including 11% of the phosphorus load being from a single 60
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mm, overnight, rain event that occurred on June 23 with rain falling on ground already soaked from
five previous days of precipitation.
Dr. Ginn noted that these precipitation events are becoming more frequent, as predicted by modelled
climate change scenarios. It is recommended that LSRCA not only continue to monitor phosphorus
concentrations in tributaries to check the progress of LSPP strategies, but also look for ways to reduce
stormwater volume in order to stabilize phosphorus loads to Lake Simcoe.
To view this presentation, please click on the following link: The State of the Lake Simcoe Watershed
b) The Health of Lake Simcoe
Brian Ginn presented some current environmental trends in Lake Simcoe as
they relate to the newest phosphorus loading report, noting that although there has been variability
in phosphorus loads, actual in-lake concentrations of phosphorus and dissolved oxygen continue to
improve, relative to the 1980s, despite theories that they should fluctuate in proportion to phosphorus
loading. In light of this unusual scenario, LSRCA will start to investigate reasons why Lake Simcoe has
not responded to changing loads. Building on research from other parts of the Great Lakes Region,
LSRCA will study if the recent change from invasive zebra to quagga mussels has impacted how
phosphorus is being used and cycled in the lake, and also if the rapid spread of an invasive aquatic
plant species (starry stonewort) is also impacting phosphorus availability in the lake.
To view this presentation, please click on the following link: The Health of Lake Simcoe
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c) LSRCA 2019 Year in Review and Looking Forward into 2020
Chair Emmerson congratulated LSRCA staff and Board of Directors for an incredible year filled with
2019 Highlights Video
2019 Annual Report. To obtain a hard copy, please
contact Katarina Zeppieri at k.zeppieri@lsrca.on.ca or 905-895-1281 ext 116.
will 2016-2020 Strategic Plan: Vision
to Action, Action to Results; namely:
1. Floodplain emergency mapping/flood relief program
2. Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies
3. Asset management plan
4. Enhance service delivery plan review and regulation
5. Scanlon Creek Operations Centre renovation project
6. ducation programs
7. Community engagement strategy
8. Lead the salt reduction strategies
9. Land disposition policies and strategy
10. Continue restoration efforts
11. Continue to implement the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP)
12. Draft the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan
To view this presentation, please click on the following link: LSRCA's 2020 Annual Operating Priorities
Moved by: S. Harrison-McIntyre Seconded by: B. Drew
BOD-003-20 RESOLVED
Environmental Science and Monitoring, David Lembcke, Limnologist, Dr. Brian
Ginn, and Chief Administrative Officer, Mike Walters be received for information.
CARRIED
VII. 2019 BUSINESS IS CONCLUDED - CHAIR VACATES POSITION OF CHAIR
Chair Emmerson concluded the Year 2019 business and deemed the Chair vacant.
Moved by: K. Aylwin Seconded by: C. Riepma
BOD-004-20 RESOLVED THAT the Board of Directors conclude the business of 2019; and
FURTHER THAT the Chair be declared vacant. CARRIED
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VIII. 2020 BUSINESS
The 2020 Business portion of this meeting was called to order by the Chief Administrative Officer of
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Mike Walters, served as Chair Pro Temp during the
election of the Chair and Vice Chair for 2020.
Roll Call 2020 Board Members - The 2020 Board Members introduced themselves. CAO Walters
named the 2020 Board members who were not able to attend the meeting.
IX. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
CAO Walters conducted the election of officers and outlined the general rules for election. He noted
that positions are required for Chair and Vice Chair for 2020 and must be appointed members of the
Board of Directors.
A. APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS
CAO Walters appointed scrutineers for the counting of ballots in the event that there is more than one
nominee for either position of Chair or Vice Chair. He explained that one of the planned scrutineers
was unable to attend the meeting and put forth an amended recommendation.
Moved by: V. Hackson Seconded by: D. Barton
BOD-005-20 RESOLVED THAT in the event of a vote by ballot, M-Kelly of
Beard Winter LLP and Ms. Lucy Falco of Scotiabank will act as scrutineers; and
FURTHER THAT all ballots be destroyed after the election. CARRIED
B. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2020
(i) Chair of the Authority
Regional Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson was nominated for the position of Chair by Regional
Councillor Tom Vegh. Nominations were called for three times. No further nominations were put
forward.
Moved by: M. Quirk Seconded by: B. Drew
BOD-006-20 RESOLVED THAT the nominations for the position of Chair be closed. CARRIED
Regional Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson accepted the nomination for the position of Chair, and
CAO Walters offered congratulations to Regional Chairman Wayne Emmerson as the 2020 LSRCA Chair.
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(ii) Vice Chair of the Authority
Councillor Peter Ferragine was nominated for the position of Vice Chair by Mayor Bobbie Drew.
Nominations were called for three times and no further nominations were put forward.
Moved by: M. Quirk Seconded by: S. Harrison-McIntyre
BOD-007-20 RESOLVED THAT the nominations for the position of Vice Chair be closed.
CARRIED
Councillor Ferragine accepted the nomination, and CAO Walters congratulated Councillor Ferragine as
the 2020 Vice Chair.
Chair Emmerson chaired the meeting from this point onward, thanking members for their confidence
in him as Chair of the Board of Directors.
C. APPOINTMENT OF THE REGULATIONS SUB-COMMITTEE FOR 2020
CAO Walters explained that in the event of a Hearing by the Board of Directors, a Regulations Sub-
Committee is formed in order to review the circumstances of the Hearing and report to the Board. This
sub-committee normally consists of the Chair, the Vice Chair, and the Member representing the local
municipality in which the application under Ontario Regulation 179/06 is received.
Moved by: D. Barton Seconded by: C. Riepma
BOD-008-20 RESOLVED THAT the Chair and Vice Chair of the Conservation Authority, along
with the Member representing the local municipality in which the application
under Ontario Regulation 179/06 is received, shall be members of the sub-
committee to review applications and report to the Board of Directors. CARRIED
D. APPOINTMENT TO CONSERVATION ONTARIO FOR 2020
CAO Walters explained it is the practice of LSRCA to request the Chair, or his/her designate, and the
Chief Administrative Officer to represent LSRCA on
Moved by: V. Hackson Seconded by: E. Yeo
BOD-009-20 RESOLVED THAT the 2020 Authority Chair, or his/her designate, be appointed as
FURTHER THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be the alternate delegate.
CARRIED
E. APPOINTMENT TO THE LAKE SIMCOE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION FOR 2020
CAO Walters explained that the responsibilities of the Chair and Vice Chair include serving on the Lake
Simcoe Conservation Foundation or appointing a designate.
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Moved by: S. Harrison-McIntyre Seconded by: R. Greenlaw
BOD-010-20 RESOLVED THAT the Chair, Regional Chairman Wayne Emmerson and the Vice
Chair, Councillor Peter Ferragine be appointed to the Lake Simcoe Conservation
Foundation for 2020. CARRIED
F. APPOINTMENT OF SOLICITORS FOR 2020
CAO Walters explained that LSRCA wishes to continue utilizing the services of five (5) legal firms:
Stiver Vale for general administrative advice and land management.
Hicks Morley for employment and labour related matters.
Hill Hunter Losell for floodplain regulation advice.
Barriston LLP for general administrative and regulations advice; and
Beard Winter for floodplain regulation advice and litigation.
Moved by: D. Barton Seconded by: B. Drew
BOD-011-20 RESOLVED THAT Stiver Vale, Hicks Morley, Barriston, Beard Winter, and Hill
20. CARRIED
X. SIGNING OFFICERS 2020
CAO Walters explained that each year LSRCA appoints four signing officers: namely, the Chair and the
Vice Chair, along with the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Corporate and
Financial Services.
Moved by: M. Quirk Seconded by: A. Eek
BOD-012-20 RESOLVED THAT an account in the name of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Chair, Regional Chairman Wayne Emmerson, Vice
Chair, Councillor Peter Ferragine, Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-
Treasurer, Michael Walters, and General Manager, Corporate and Financial
Services, Mark Critch, or any two of them are hereby authorized to sign, make,
draw, accept, endorse and deliver cheques, promissory notes, bills of exchange,
orders for the payment of money and such agreements and instruments as may
be necessary or useful in connection with the operation of the said account; and
FURTHER THAT any one of the above-mentioned officers is hereby authorized for
and in the name of the Organization to endorse and transfer to the Bank for
deposit or discount with or collection by the Bank (but for the credit of the
Organization only) cheques, promissory notes, bills of exchange, orders for the
payment of money and other instruments, to arrange, settle, balance and certify
all books and accounts with the Bank and to sign receipts for vouchers. CARRIED
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XI. BORROWING RESOLUTION 2020
CAO Walters noted that the borrowing resolution authorizes LSRCA to borrow an amount up to
$500,000.
Moved by: D. Barton Seconded by: V. Hackson
BOD-013-20 RESOLVED THAT signing officers for the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority be empowered to borrow up to $500,000 on an Operating Loan
Agreement, as required, for administration and/or capital expenditures. CARRIED
XII. MEETING SCHEDULE 2020
The Board approved Staff Report No. 01-20-BOD, which outlined a proposed schedule (below) of 2020
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Friday, May 22 Friday, September 25
Moved by: T. Vegh Seconded by: S. Harrison-McIntyre
BOD-014-20 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 01-20-BOD regarding the 2020 Board of
CARRIED
XIII. CLOSING REMARKS
Vice Chair Ferragine and Chair Emmerson thanked the Board of Directors for their trust and confidence
in them, and both noted they look forward to serving in their respective roles.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: C. Riepma Seconded by: T. Vegh
BOD-015-20 RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 12:00 p.m. local time. CARRIED
_________________________________ _________________________________
Regional Chairman Wayne Emmerson Michael Walters
Chair Chief Administrative Officer
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15.a) Correspondence dated February 19, 2020 from Biké Balkanci, Directo...
Enbridge Gas Inc.
6 Colony Court
Brampton, ON
L6T 4E4
February 19, 2020
Mayor Harry Hughes
Township of Oro-Medonte
148 Line 7 South
Oro, ON
L0L 2X0
Dear Mayor Hughes and Members of Council,
Re: Natural Gas Expansion Program Update
In December 2019, the Government of Ontario announced its plans to further increase
access to natural gas by making financial support available for new expansion projects.
economic development and enhance the quality of life and prosperity of families and
to provide an update on next steps, and how we can work together to bring natural gas
to unserved communities in Ontario.
Enbridge Gas will submit project proposals to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) based
on Guidelines that are currently under development. The OEB will review project
submissions and provide a report to the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and
Mines later this year recommending potential natural gas expansion projects that the
Ontario government could consider as candidates for financial support. The Ministry of
Energy, Northern Development and Mines will review the recommendations of the OEB
along with other considerations and issue a decision on future natural gas expansion
projects eligible to receive financial support.
Your municipality may have a project that you would like to submit for funding
consideration. Based on Guidelines expected to be issued by the OEB, submissions will
require certain information in order to be considered for funding. A summary of the
expected filing requirements is included with this letter. If you would like to move a
project within your community forward for consideration by the OEB, we ask that you
provide a letter of support returned to us within 10-15 business days of receiving this
letter. A sample letter of support is also included for your consideration.
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15.a) Correspondence dated February 19, 2020 from Biké Balkanci, Directo...
For more than 170 years, Enbridge Gas has been delivering the energy that Ontarians
need and want. With our long history, anchored in our commitment to operational
excellence and strong safety performance, Enbridge Gas is in the best position to bring
natural gas to currently unserved areas. We have a number of expansion projects
underway, and we are committed to building on this success. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me or your Municipal Advisor, Mark Wilson, at
mark.wilson@enbridge.com .
Sincerely,
Biké Balkanci
Director, GTA West/Niagara
Enbridge Gas Inc.
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15.a) Correspondence dated February 19, 2020 from Biké Balkanci, Directo...
Natural Gas Expansion Program Anticipated Submission Requirements
The province is helping expand natural gas access to more communities in Ontario through its
Natural Gas Expansion Program. The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has been directed to examine
and report back to the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines on potential natural gas
expansion projects to assist the provincial government in determining which future expansion
projects will receive government funding.
Enbridge Gas Inc. will submit project proposals to the OEB based on Guidelines, which
are currently under development. Based on the draft Guidelines issued by the OEB (EB-209-0255),
Enbridge Gas Inc. anticipates it will be required to include letters from the Band Council(s) and/or
local government, as applicable, stating support for proposed projects and providing details of any
commitment to financial support.
Although Enbridge Gas Inc. is not currently aware of any requirement for municipal financial
contributions to qualify for grant funding under the Natural Gas Expansion Program, the Company
icipal
portion of property taxes recovered on the new infrastructure being built for a period of 10 years)
is up to the discretion of the municipality or First Nation in consultation with Enbridge Gas Inc.
Note: To support project economics, councils should understand that Enbridge Gas Inc. will apply a
23 cent/m³ System Expansion Surcharge to all customers connected through the proposed project
for a defined period of time of up to 40 years as a contribution toward recovery of the cost of the
proposed project.
For Enbridge Gas Inc. to complete its submission to the OEB, we will be looking to gather the
following information for proposed projects and may
assistance:
1)Map of desired service area, including:
a. Residential dwellings within the potential service area
b. Commercial dwellings within the potential service area
c. Industrial properties (excluding farms) within the potential service area
d. Farms and agri-businesses (grain elevators, feed manufacturing, etc.) within the
potential service area
e. Institutional buildings (municipal facilities, schools, hospitals, etc.) within the potential
service area
2)Information regarding the primary heating source in your community, including:
a. Number of properties currently heated using electric baseboard
b. Number of properties currently heated using electric forced air
c. Number of properties currently heated with propane
d. Number of properties currently heated with oil
e. Number of properties currently heated with wood
Project submission requirements have not yet been finalized by the OEB. We will notify
municipalities if additional information is required for purposes of our submission to the OEB.
Please send your information to your municipal advisor or savewithgas@enbridge.com.
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19.a) 2020-027: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council...
Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C. 25, as amended
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