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03 10 2004 COW Agenda TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10,2004 TIME: 9:00 a.m. NEUFELD 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) Kevin Duggan correspondence dated February 18, 2004 re: Hi-Speed Internet Access. b) John Gerretsen, Minister Responsible for Seniors, correspondence dated February 23, 2004 re: Proclamation Request, June, 2004, Seniors' Month. c) Ron Bonnett, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) correspondence dated February 24, 2004 and Garfield Dunlop, MPP, Simcoe North correspondence dated February 19, 2004 re: High Energy Costs for Farmers. d) Madeline Southorn, correspondence dated February 24, 2004 re: Line 4 North Road Conditions. e) Alberta Slessor, Dal Slessor, correspondence dated February 24,2004 re: Line 4 North Road Conditions. f) Glenn and Ali Bidwell, correspondence dated February 26, 2004 re: Line 4 North Road Conditions. g) Murray Veitch, Molly Veitch, correspondence dated February 29,2004 re: Line 4 North Road Conditions. h) Carol Poole, correspondence dated March 1,2004 re: Line 4 North Road Conditions. i) Kelly Winterburn, correspondence dated March 2, 2004 re: Line 4 North Road Conditions. j) Bill & Joan Sheardown, correspondence dated February 25, 2004 re: Line 4 North Road Conditions. k) Marion Wright, correspondence dated March 4, 2004 re: Line 4 North Road Conditions. I) H. & P. Schewel, correspondence dated March 4,2004 re: Road Conditions (Ward Avenue). m) Ann Budge, correspondence dated February 17, 2004 re: Good Neighbour Proposal. 6. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE: a) Report No. TR 2004-07, Bonnie McPhee, Accounting Clerk, re: Statement of Accounts, February, 2004. b) Councillor Marshall, Verbal Update re: Ontario Good Roads Association / Rural Ontario Municipal Association Combined Conference, February 22-25, 2004. 7. PUBLIC WORKS: None. 8. ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: None. 9. BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: None. 10. IN-CAMERA: None. 11.ADJOURNMENT: 2 5.C\ - \ Marilyn Pennycook From: Sent: To: Subject: Jennifer Zieleniewski Wednesday, February 18,200412:54 PM Marilyn pennycook FW: Add Hi-Speed Internet access to Feb. 18 meeting agenda? Oro-Medonte hi-speed letter.pd... -----Original Message----- From: cozycottage [mailto:cozycottage@sympatico.ca] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 12:34 PM To: cao@oro-medonte.ca Subject: Add Hi~Speed Internet access to Feb. 18 meeting agenda? Oro-Medonte Administration Department; After reading the email below, would it be possible to add "Internet Hi-Speed access" for the Oro-Medonte region to tonight's Council Meeting agenda? If this request is too short notice, can the above be added to the next Council Meeting? Regards, K. Duggan ~ -----Original Message----- From: cozycottage [mailto:cozycottage@sympatico.ca] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 12:01 PM To: 'infotech@oro-medonte.ca' Cc: 'info@oromedontecc.com' Subject: Attn: H. Daynard Hello Mr. Daynard, Below, I have attached my recent email correspondence with Bell Sympatico to illustrate to you what the Township of Oro-Medonte is up against in regards to getting access to hi-speed internet service. Since July 2003, I have been trying to run a home business that includes sending and receiving very large audio files (radio commercials) using the Internet. I am currently using the very slow "dial-up" version of Sympatico and it is taking 20-25 minutes to download and/or send, one audio file, instead of less than one minute on high-speed. I would like to pose a similar question to you that I asked Denis (Bell Customer Care Tech). What specifically has the Township of Oro-Medonte done to jump-start the process of acquiring High-Speed internet service, say in the last six months? The attached letter states that the Township of Oro-Medonte was to 'send a letter of support, in principle,' to Mr. Raggett of Digital Distance Inc. What was Mr. Raggett's response to the Township of Oro- Medonte? Have there been any further discussion/meetings by your department on the subject of high speed access to Oro-Medonte residents? Have you looked at having Rogers Cable extend its high-speed services to our area? Do you know if the Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce is investigating this issue? Thank you for your time. P.S. You will see from the tone of my email to Bell Sympatico (below), that I was and I am, very frustrated and upset. Regards, K. Duggan -----Original Message- --- From: cozycottage [mailto:cozycottage@sympatico.ca] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 10:44 AM To: 'Bell Sympatico' Subject: Bell Sympatico High Speed availability request Ref. # (KMM8656430V46378LOKM) Hi Denis, ~~ Yeah.. .I've seen these answers before.. . absolutely nothing new to report in the last 6 months, as far as I can tell. The bottom line question here is.. .what SPECIFICALLY has Bell Sympatico done in the last 6 months to rectify or move forward on this issue in the region of Coldwater, Ontario? Is there someone/anyone at Bell Sympatico who is in contact with the Township of Oro-Medonte IT department? (Harold Daynard - Oro-Medonte Mgr. of IT (705) 487-2171)? You still have not answered my question as to how can a very small (unpopulated) area like Severn Bridge, Ontario can get access to Sympatico high speed service? Oro-Medonte population is 18,000+. But, here is the question that really matters. What, or is there anything, that can be done by someone/anyone to distribute Sympatico High Speed Internet service to: 2953 12 Line N., R.R. #2, Coldwater, ONT. LOK 1EO and the surrounding area? And please. ..no FORM or STANDARD answers would be appreciated. K. Duggan -----Original Message----- From: Bell Sympatico (mailto:assistance@sympatico.ca] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:16 AM To: cozycottage Subject: Re: Bell Sympatico Contact Us (KMM8656430V46378LOKM) Hello Mr. Duggan, You have reached Technical Support at Bell Sympatico Internet service. My name is Denis and I appreciate the opportunity to respond. There can be different reasons why the service is not available to some Customers: 1. Distance from the Central Office. Actually, the distance between the Bell Central Office can not exceed 4.5 kilometers. Telephone lines don't follow a straight line to a house, the actual length of the wire determines if the distance is within the limits of availability. 2. Sharing Same Phone Line. If there is a second line in the house, and both lines share the same physical copper wire, the technology is referred to as an Added Main Line or AML. This type of line is not compatible with Bell Sympatico High Speed service. 3. Central Office not Equipped. Although High Speed technology is available to more than 2 million households in Ontario and Quebec, not all Central Offices in the service areas are equipped. We are working to make our High Speed services available in as many areas as possible. 4. Telephone Line is Connected Through a Remote Office. This technology is used to provide telephone service to some developing areas. The remote connection does not support the technology required for High s~-~ Speed service. Alternative solutions are being researched. The telephone network was developed in stages as demand increased in expanding geographic areas. Over the years, a number of distribution patterns were used in various neighborhoods promoting the availability of telephone service. This evolution has resulted in line conditions sometimes incompatible with Bell Sympatico High Speed service. Do not hesitate to contact us again. Thank you for e-mailing Bell Sympatico and have a nice day. Regards, Denis Electronic Customer Care Sympatico Member Services ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- We hope that you were satisfied with the service that you have received via e-mail. In an on-going effort to provide the best possible Customer service, we invite you to take our Member Satisfaction Survey. We are continuously looking at ways to improve our service and we would appreciate your comments and feedback. http://eccsurvey.sympatico.ca/ ========================:======================================= Save yourself time and visit our Internet Tips, Technical Support and Account & Billing pages to see if we already have a solution to your problem. http://service.sympatico.ca/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Original Message Follows: ------------------------ The following information was received from an HTML form on the Bell Canada Web Site. The Date and Time of receipt was [Fri Feb 13 10:58:22 EST 2004] The URL from which the information was posted is: /jsp/content/cust_care/contact_us/internet/email_sym.jsp FirstName: Kevin LastName: Duggan E-mail Address:cozycottage@sympatico.ca Are you a Bell Sympatico subscriber: Yes Your Sympatico User ID: Address: 2~53 12 Line N., R.R. #2 City: Coldwater Province: Ontario Postalcode: LOK IE Your phone number: (705)327-0263 Category: Sympatico Products & Services r-" j~-5 Topic:: Hi-speed availabilty Comments: I am going to email this site EVERY DAY until you get sick of me telling you I need hi-speed access. I have a telephone 'hub' 100 yards from my house, so it's just a matter of having a service tech visit the hub, contact the central office and turn on the switch. I don't understand how the little town of Severn Bridge, ONT has hi-speed access and our area does not. I am also going to email Dalton McGinty's office, Garfield Dunlop's office and Paul devillers office on a daily basis until something gets done. K. Duggan (705)327-0263 THE CORPORATION OF THE (p 148 Line 7 S.. Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2XO TOWN6IiIP -&/V-Of~~ Phone (70S) 487-2171 Fax {70S} 487-0133 www.oro-medonte.ca March 26, 2003 Mr. Michael Raggett President Digital Distance Inc. 2 Berkeley Street Suite 402 Toronto, ON M5A4J5 Re: Broadband Internet Access for Small Communities in Rural Areas Federal Government Support Program Dear Mr. Raggett: Thank you for the presentation at the regular Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday, March 26 regarding the above-noted matter. Your information was I received with the following motion: "It is recommended that the information provided by Mr. Michael Raggett, President, Digital Distance Inc., re: Broadband Internet Access for Small Communities in Rural Areas, Federal Government Support Program be received and that a letter of support, in principle, be forwarded from the Township of Oro- Medonte to Mr. Raggett with respect to his initiative to the Federal Government." The Township of Oro-Medonte recognizes that Community Information Access Centres of Canada (CIACC) is a not for profit federally registered corporation. The Township also acknowledges the importance to ensure widespread and equal access to the new technologies for all Canadians, irrespective of where they live or what income level they may have. Again, thank you for the presentation to promote this significant project. Yours truly, . '~L:- ::j Harold Daynard From: Sent: To: Subject: soundscreative [soundscreative@sympatico.ca] Wednesday, February 18,20042:54 PM 'Harold Daynard' RE: Attn: H. Daynard Hi Harold, Thanks so much for the info. I will contact Sam today. Regards, "Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Harold Daynard [mailto:infotech@oro-medonte.ca] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 2:17 PM To: 'cozycottage' Subject: RE: Attn: H. Daynard Hello Mr. Duggan, I know it can be very frustrating waiting over those dial-up lines. The Township as you saw in the letter supports the idea of high speed access. I understand that there "may" be an option available in your area through a commercial vendor. The vendor is Point to Point Broadband. I will give you a contact at Point to Point. Point to Point Broadband Sam Lowry phone: 705-721-9877 toll free: 800-721-9877 fax: 705-721-1021 http://www.ptpbroadband.com/sa_oromedonte.htm Good Luck & let me know how you make out Harold 1 Minister Responsible for Seniors 6th Floor 400 University Avenue Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Tel.: (416) 585-7000 Fax: (416) 585-6470 Ministre delegue aux Affaires des personnes agees 6e etage 400, avenue University Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Tel.: (416) 585-7000 Telee.: (416) 585-6470 Nj ~ Ontario 56 As you may know, June is Seniors' Month in the Province of Ontario. -- February 23,2004 Dear Mayor: I am writing to you at this early stage to ask you to officially proclaim June as Seniors' Month in your community this year. For your convenience, a sample proclamation is provided. Healthier Ontarians in a healthier Ontario is a priority for the McGuinty government. The theme for 2004 - Active in Body, Mind & Spirit - supports this government priority. Seniors' Month is an excellent opportunity to pay tribute to men and women who continue to contribute so much to our communities, and to celebrate these contributions. Seniors are instrumental in defining the Ontario we live. in today, which is dynamic and vibrant. As Minister Responsible for Seniors, and on behalf of the McGuinty government, I hope you will join us in honouring these very special members of our community and stage celebrations in their honour. Seniors' Month is also a good time to host one of the Ontario Seniors' Seminars. These seminars are available across the province to provide seniors with valuable infonnation on healthy aging and healthy lifestyles. Topics include Safe Medication Use, Protect Your Money: Schemes, Scams and Flimflams, and Advance Care Planning. For more infonnation, visit the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat Web site at www.gov.on.calcitizenship/seniors or contact ~Seniors' Infoline at 1-888-910-1999 (TrY 1-800-387-5559). " Best wishes for the rest of the winter season and for your Seniors' Month planning, and remember to check the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat Web site on a regular basis as plans for Seniors' Month 2004 unfold. Seniors' Month promotional material will be mailed to you early this spring. OF~ 5L--\ Ontario Federation of Agriculture 40 Eglinton Avenue East, 5th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4P 3A2 (416) 485-3333 Fax: (416) 485-9027 Web address: www.ofa.on.ca February 24, 2004 Mayor J. Neil Craig, Township of Oro - Medonte, 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 ORO,Ont. LOL 2XO Also sent by fax to 705-487-0133 -------".- ---'.' ._-._--- Dear Mayor Craig: On behalf of the 40,000 farmers in Ontario who are members of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OF A) , I would like to express our appreciation to you and the Councilors of the Township of Oro - Medonte for your recent resolution to the Premier of Ontario regarding increasing energy costs. The cost of electricity is a concern for all residents of Ontario, but especially for farmers who find their returns from sales dwindling due to outside pressures with no opportunities to recover such additional costs from the marketplace. We find it encouraging that your municipality has voted to support OF A's submission to the Ontario Justice and Social Policy Committee hearings with respect to amendments to Bill 4, an Act to amend the Ontario Energy Board Act. It would be even more encouraging if other municipalities in Ontario would follow your example with support of your resolution. We will be contacting the Rural Ontario Municipal Association to request similar support. When OFA and Ontario farmers get support for their initiatives and concerns from municipal councils and organizations like ROMA, it certainly adds weight and credibility in the eyes of government officials. Once again, thank you for your support. Sincerely, q~ Ron Bonnett, President c/c Hon. Dwight Duncan; Hon. Steve Peters; and ROMA The mission of the OFA is to improve the economic and social well-being of farmers in cooperation with county, commodity and rural farm groups. ~ Ontario SC-'J LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Room 348 Legislative Building Toronto ON M7A lA8 Tel. (416) 325-3855 Fax (416) 325-9035 garfield_dunlop@ontla.ola.org GARFIELD DUNLOP, M.P.P., Simcoe North Chief Opposition Whip Community Safety & Corredional Services Critic Mayor J. Neil Craig Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 South, Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL .2QXO .. .~ . . \ .. Dear~ Thank you for forwarding to me a copy of your letter addressed to Premier Dalton McGuinty dated January 27, 2004 regarding the recent recommendations made by your Council. February 19,2004 The suggestions presented details your support of the agricultural community in facing energy costs. I appreciate you keeping me informed on the issues of concern to the res' e s ofOro-Medonte and hope that you will continue to keep me up- t date 1 the future. Garfield Dunlop, MPP SIMCOE NORTH GD:jj * f;G-) THE CORPORATION OF THE 148 Line 7 S., Box.l00 Oro, Ontario LOL 2XO TOW NSIi I P r9/V-orJ#6~ Phone (705) 487-2171 Fax (705) 487-0133 www.oro-medonte.ca January 27, 2004 The Honourable Dalton McGuinty Premier of Ontario Queen's Park, Room 281 Main Legislative Building Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier McGuinty: The Township of Oro-Medonte includes diverse communities with beautiful rural and farming land. A community of 18,315 full-time residents, Oro-Medonte covers a land area of 61 ,000 hectares. Accordingly, Council has. ratified the following to lend.support to the agricultural. community in facing increasing energy costs: Whereas the.provincial government's new energy pricing policy is scheduled to come into effect on April 1 , 2004; And. Whereas Ontario farmers are currently experiencing net income decrease and will be adversely affected by higher energy costs; And Whereas the Ontario Federation of Agriculture has made submission to the Ontario Justice and Social Policy Committee Hearings with respect amendments to Bill 4, AnAct to amend the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998; and has further submitted comments to the Province with respect to alternate means of power generation, conservation, elimination of barriers to farmers becoming generators of power and the use of new technology to produce power; Now therefore, be it resolved that the Township of Oro-Medonte support the Ontario Federation of Agriculture's request to the Government of Ontario for consideration of the proposed amendments to Bill 4 that hydro be priced to reflect farmers' real costs and that the government's proposed short-term rate adjustments do not unfairly penalize the agricultural sector; And further, that the Ontario Federation of Agriculture be advised of Council's support. -2- On behalf of Council of the Township, I would therefore respectfully request that you give favourable consideration to these recommendations. 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Ai) fvlJ- (J . r~' cflf; ;2.9&~ :)e-<r J..;. ad~~~. d;w.~4b.. .~. ~ /'./Jld ~- k~4b~ ~~~" ,Jil;uJ~' J - .-At:Ivr' xtb .~ J~d~~W01~. - ~~aV~.cv~~ - .rf'~ 1~-dftJ~~ YJP~ rY ~-~~~ .~ J~Jk) ~~I jdlJ ~. . ~.:;;;//i3~-U/' W. ~~~~ ~ ::t 4fit/ . ~dc6 ~ ;3~~~~ ~.~ '.' tfdfY '.. ~~ ~ --;~~;;kfY~~ ~JIi; -?t. ' .//~....~ -7 , .;;/~ . rlJai .f~ ~-I.l C. ~. 1..1 - s-+ RE~::)~f;jVE[) MAR 1 2004 O~O-MEDONTE TOWNSHIP 2085 Line 4 North RR#l Shanty Bay, ON LOL2LO February 26, 2004 . Mayor Neil Craig and Council P.O. Box 100 Oro ON LOL 2XO Dear Mayor Neil Craig and Council, This letter is to draw attention to our very serious concerns about the state and safety of our road, Line 4 North in Oro-Medonte, from the Bass Lake Side Road to the 15/16 Side Road. Having lived on this line for most of my 60 years, I find it appalling that our road has deteriorated to its present condition. Over the last five years, it has become extremely dangerous, unhealthy and embarrassing to have an address on Line 4 North. We will detail the reasons for our concern and our desire to have this road paved as soon as possible. The countless potholes would be at the very top of our list. These potholes are with us year round, are from one side of the road to the other and are only occasionally graded which provides relief for a very brief period oftime. The potholes are dangerous - causing drivers to swerve to avoid them, sometimes ending up in the ditch; they also make it impossible to keep a vehicle in good condition what with new rattles every day and a fresh coat of mud. A large portion ofthe vehicles that travel this road are heavy-duty vehicles such as school buses, dump trucks, emergency vehicles, farm equipment, etc causing even more potholes! Next the dust!! The dust lasts from early spring to late fall whenever the roads are dry. The dust caused by the numerous heavy-duty vehicles billows up into the air and over our house making it very undesirable to sit on our lawn or porch. We no longer hang clothes out on our line and our flowers in the garden are coated with white dust. It is disgusting!!! Going for a walk on our "country road" is out of the question whether or not one has respiratory problems. The oiling that has taken place the last couple of years is only a temporary, feeble attempt at helping a bad situation. What happened to "pristine" country living? The hills on Line 4 North are very dangerous due to the hugely increased volume of traffic, the potholes, the dust and the speed limit of80. Several of the hills are blind and we always get over as far as we can to the right but are quite relieved when we get to the top safely. This too is very dangerous for bikers and pedestrians. We have learned of the proposal for 600 new homes in the Horseshoe area and the additional recreational sites in Guthrie. This will only increase the traffic on an already over-travelled road. The above are some ofthe reasons for our grave concern over the condition of Line 4 North. Until Line 4 North is paved, the conditions will get worse every year and the traffic will only continue to increase. We hope you will give serious consideration to paving this road as soon as possible before an accident occurs. Sincerely, ,..- ) I)~ . /' f /, - ' ... cAli. ~ .. ;J~/ '^"U' ,&.. .od!L.. i . ~/ ~<..4-/ ~ . . ..~ and Ali Bidwell ,,," ; ...., =. ..::.....1...~.; _~MIID " ~,~... :I.B. Syt 1'1 U ~L l. ":i ~.' l.\c)r ,C D LL12 :r:- )',. ~ t _.' " a )." c: ,~~ .!.- .":' " ~ , .. V)n-()In - c 2 .iLl. 1 rl{;j ,. .. _ c .c. ,t--' \..- ert}: ~ .. 1: :t \- ~ -., ,- .::, .1.._.i ,__~ .:.. -L...Li.. e ac -\7~ D;:j, l. ~, .' J c: t. e::c l;;- '-' e -1 ;z A'R/"' .I')?f. !,./1 / ..:' {{ ,~ "7 /:. "'. .' ~_ j' \/f:;:,i.;__Yil ~/ , i ~~~ cz/L~7fu. ~D. C..,j.I) Mayor and Council of Oro/Medonte, P.O. Box 100, ORO LOL 2LO. To: Mayor Craig & Council: Re: Road Conditions of 4th Line N, Oro-Medonte. As a long-time resident of Oro-Medonte, I am writing to you to voice my complaint with the road conditions on the 4th Line North in Oro-Medonte. Each year, we have to endure the wash-outs, pot holes and steady streams of dust from the traffic. Isn't it time to fix the problem? With new homes being built all around us, the volume of traffic and state of the road will only deteriorate. It's time to do something constructive about this problem. We don't need any more band-aid approaches! PLEASE GIVE THIS YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION and the residents of the 4th Line North some relief. Thank you. The time to act is now! .~0~~. Yours truly, Carol Poole, 4th Line North, Oro-Medonte. !>o ... ~ "\ Q. C. N I.). ~ ~\ - ) Mayor Neil Craig and Council PO Box 100 01'0 LOL-2XO Mark and Kelly Winterburn 2387 Line 4 North Shanty Bay, ON, LOL-2LO 200402 15 Mayor Craig, and Council, The purpose of this letter is to inform MayoI' NeilCrnigand {JounciiofoUI' ,serious concerns regarding the safety of our road. Line 4North (from the IS/16th side road to Bass Lake side road) as you know our road is notpaved and there are no defmiteplans to do so in the near future. In the last several years we have seen the amount of traffic steadily grow. The type of traffic is .of reaI.conc.e.rn, Its oot just local traffi,e, it's .everything ft.om. f.arm.equipme.nt, school buses, fuel trucks, vehicles carrying construction equipment to Horseshoe, logging trucks., throughway traffic to and from Hors.eshoe,. Tandem trucks. back and forth bt7ginning in the spring, emergency vehiclesetc, and heaven forbid cyclists and pedestrians. The speedUmit is ,&ukm..The mad has. :twe ~jJJs wherelliere is. rem visibility until you reach the top. The two major problems that plague our road are POT HOLES and DUST. Potholes are almost a year round problem; they are treacherous with snow and ice and cannot be removed until the frost is out of the ground. While we wait for the frost to come out of the ground, the potholes become deeper alId increase in numbers, they stretch right across the road in several locations making them un avoidahle our road becomes a nightmare. When the grader can finally tackle the potholes this creates another problem, dust. The road dries up and the dust begins to fly, we have a dust problem from as early as April to as late as October, Weather dictates the amounts of dust, if it mins the dust isn't too 000, out the potholes start forming. ffthere is no rain ihe -dust isa major problem. The dust from the traffic can be so dense that there is 0 visibility and I have pulled over to the side of the road several ti.m~ to wait for the dust to clear before resuming driving. ,Vhat can make this an especially scary experience is early in the spring construction vehicles and tandem trucks start using our road, often making several trips daily back and fourth sfirringupunbeIiev.ableclouds of dust. Considering the., .amount .and v.ariety of tr.affic" the 80km speed limit, the geographical layout of the road, namely the two hills with already reduced visibility this. creates very dangerous. driving conditions. . 59, -:t If there is heavy rain the dust disappears and it is replaced by washed out ridges down the center and s.ides. of our hins, the potholes start forming. We then wait for the right weather conditions for the grader to come and grade the road. and then comes the dust. Its a vicious circle from April to end of May beginning of June. A number of treatments have been tried to control the dust offering only short-tenn dust control usually 3 to 6wks. The last 2 years virgin oil has been used on our road. With .differe.nt r.esu:1ts,'fhe first year it was ve.ry .effective in e.ontroUing the dtlst for .about 6wks, last year it was not as effective it started breaking up on different spots on the road and on the sides of our hills early as2wks later. This created another potentially dangerous scenario because drivers started driving up the center -of the road t-ow-ards the top of the hill These treatments are costly, and all fall prey t.o the weather .offering limited effectiveness, These treatments do not address our dust season adequately. We need a more Permanent solution. From an environmental stand the use of oil repeatedly on our roads must have an negative impact on our -environment oil does not breakdown easily, It -coats our vehicles with a residue that can .only be removed. with grease cutting soap what does tIlls residue do to our land, does it negatively effect our wildlife and vegetation? Dust on the other hand is not so subtle we all know the increased respiratory risks are great with prolonged and increased exposure. Safety issue.saside, I must say that quaJityoutdoor living is .severely diminished during the Spring and early Fall at our home We can't enjoy open windows, sitting outside, Seasonal front yard work is dreaded and minimal do to the deplorable conditions we at present mt.'St endure. In closing I would like to address the proposed development in Horseshoe (600 new homes) and the 60 acres purchased behind the Guthrie arena for additional recreational use, this win have a direct impact on our road. Traffic is here to stay and it win only continue to increase. Our road needs to be easily maintained to keep it as safe as possible. I strongly feel that that these problems with our road condition should be seriously considered and studied, and rectified before further development to Horseshoe area . Paving line 4North in the near future should now become a priority. Sincerely, . f ,'If . 1", -\\ _ .\\ .~\6~\\.AJ\fi\.W.),)DUJ\J\---- \n-------------... v l/'L-=-...- ~ . , ( s.~ - \ Bill & Joan Sheardown 2352 Line 4 North and 2390 Line 4 North Shanty Bay, Ontario LOL 2LO (705) 726-8339 February 25, 2004 Mayor Neil Craig & Members of Oro-Medonte Council, P.O. Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2XO Dear Mayor Craig & Council Members: Reference: Road Conditions on Line 4 North Between Bass Lake Side Road & 15/16 Side Road During the past several years the amount of traffic on our concession road bas escalated greatly. Not only do we see the usual passenger cars, school buses, heavy trucks and farm equipment, but with the expansion of Horseshoe Resort and Horseshoe Estates we are experiencing heavy construction equipment vehicles, tandem trucks and logging trucks on our country road. The danger created by these passing vehicles that travel at greater than the speed limit (currently posted at 80 kmsIhour) is not only annoying, but truly scary at times. Our house is situated on the down-side of the highest hill on the concession road and it bas become a 'game of chance' at times to pull out onto the road with vehicles roaring over the hill without concern for residents pulling out or trying to turn into their driveways. Needless to say, the huge clouds of dust created by all these vehicles travelling at excessive speeds presents a danger in itself to us and to other motorists, not to mention the re~1>iratory affects. The biggest concern for us is definitely the potholes! They are big, deep and plentiful! They are with us all year round. During the Spring and Fall the road is nothing but potholes and your vehicle rocks back and forth kom one pothole to another and another - there is no actual road - just potholes! Winter is not much better. When the rains hit we get deluged as dirt and road grit pours onto our driveway and kont la\A.rn 'Ire: h'A'IP \.:T\PTlf h"'ifr~ ~hn'rp1;THT il-U'3 ctIiff"h~pt.. nntn thp r:u.<;.UlU,i"A'\; p.o;.'ie=h t;rnp .... ............ .,., - ....~ ,,- L...1'y"".......... ........'-i'.......u u.....I.'-1' ""'............0.........- UL-........ ........."""'JI.'- ~... .......,. L.I..&:_.... --..,".....J ""'L&."""'...... Lil.i.i........ Meanwhile the sides of the concession road itself form long narrow ruts where \)e..;;ause of r::.-r!p.a... in?" f1!),\Af;i'UT r1;ri """,",1 rn~i't 1~i h~'liP 'urp....iL~pnp{t ;. "..:n"ut {hiP' ri"'\,,:.iit h.::.l"i'\T1"'U'..3.~ '\iPY"'\l n~TT'Ti.\j,.i ....-.-.... ''; ..........."-' ........-.. .LI..Lb "",.........." ..........'fro.&. ...."-'....-. 6.J....I.1,. ............. ""' ".,_\.A..I.......""'......_'-'-...... ............ .....,.,.. .,.I....."'" ."__,.1'.._"" .. "".. J ......... 'I.... tor driving until the grader operators finally come along on day and try to shore up the t . Tj",Z...iil ~i:Tr"..rin .""....~-O......... I') .."J~ '.... 51~-~ ,"" -..t.,- We don't wish to leave you with just complaints. We do have a tew suggestions to ofter ;n ;i'\Y"i"tPT 10. ~i'l.l\fP il,,\pia.:p 'i"i.r,n,l"\t:':;'T1'{';~ ..a "'-............... .."" .."I......... ..a._..~...... J"......""'.................. 1. Our #1 recommendation \vou!d be to pave the concession road once and tbr aH so ih.....i! 'AlP i1r\T1'!1f 1,,"A'ilP ii' "lii i un 'u,.;fh fhp~p i'\T'HH"I.;rH'f T\TT"hlPTn~ P'\iPT'''\i '\ip"...ir .....ill '\lp..,."iT La.......... ,..,'" .........,.. ... .._,,"" """}" L \A.IJ' ......... ...&._...~ "..0.'''..&0 1".'..."..............1' ......,........,; J--.' ....... J""'...... long we have waited long enough and fhp ,,,p"..:n"-..: ".-i1-.i'ud ri'......ut 'i'~T.i;nii" .......... J"".....I.... _a.J'...,....... ................... 1'...... ."0' lj~tenet1. t{) en{)llQh emnt v nr{)mises (}ver ...... .I. J .. 'J .... Please provide educ.ation It)f the grader operators S{) they can learn how deal \',dth the pothl>les pr{}peI'1y etc.., T .1 "'~..J ."11 . L{}V'-ler tne Sl'eeti HnlIt {H1 our C{H1CeSSl{H1 f(Jau t{} hO t--:"r'~ ffr,nrii ~(j t'rn~\ "'...,... ........L' \11''''"'''. '''''' 1t,....!...,,~J ~ ..J. Tl1ank. 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SPORT MEDICINE COUNCIL OF CANADA 51Y\- ~. ~~~~~v{;~~~~),~ ~)~~c--.L{-W~~~ )~ ~ w~o.---.l ~ ~ ~ i-W ~~v-t'\-k~, 1J~.Wf~k~J~' ~ .. ()'I~~"T-'~. ~~~~.~ ~~~A 'tttW~. ~- ~ ~ ~ wz <Jv'-'\:U ~ u'0V) ~ ~ ~ .< ~ ~ ~ 1<<.D-o. ~ ~ ~ '\-t. f\-\IlJ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~.~\~\: ~~~~\-DW~&b~ ~ \0 ~ ~ ~ 't\-t '. ~J /Jh-~" ~~. ~~~'\-Lir~~. \-o~~\ ~r- ~~\ (\~~ ~ 1.1 Pares Canada Parks Canada Chief Executive Officer Directeur general 5~-3 Ms. Ann Budge FEB 0 6 20Q4 13 Oneida Avenue Rural Route 4 Coldwater, Ontario LOK lEO Dear Ms. Budge: I am writing in regard to your correspondence to the Honourable Paul be Villers about providing smoke-free campsite areas in the national parks of Canada. I regret the delay of this reply. Parks Canada is concerned about the health and safety of its visitors and staff, and recognizes that airborne particulate matter is now understood to present a potential human health problem affecting both respiratory and cardiovascular systems. At the same time, there is an overwhelming public demand for fire to be a part of the visitor camping' experience. Parks Canada will, therefore, be developing guidelines to assist campground designers and managers to mitigate the potential health hazards and aesthetic problems associated with campfire smoke. In Forillon National Park of Canada, in Gaspe, Quebec, for example, firewood supply controls have been implemented and a separate, no-fire camping area has been set aside. I trust that this information is helpful and appreciate receiving your comments and suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to write. c.c.: The Honourable Paul DeVillers, P.C., M.P. Canada Yours sincerely, ~ Alan Latourelle Chief Executive Officer Parks Canada (!) \.Q~ - \ TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT Dept. Report No. To: Prepared By: TR 2004-07 Committee of the Whole Bonnie McPhee Subject: Department: Council Treasury Statement of Accounts C.ofW. Date: February March 03, 2004 Motion # R.M. File #: Date: Roll #: Following is the statement of accounts for the month of February 2004. Amount $ 331,205.45 5,000.00 38,509.94 1,303.47 108,771.87 641 .17 158,168.33 $ 643,600.23 $ 76,296.69 1,684.68 72,823.13 150,804.50 Total $ 794,404.73 Batch No. Date AC00254 A000250 AC00255 AC00256 AC00257 A000251 AC00258 February 04, 2004 February 06, 2004 February 06, 2004 February 16, 2004 February 18, 2004 February 24,2004 February 25, 2004 PR00123 PR00124 PR00125 February 07, 2004 February 12, 2004 February 24, 2004 ~~-~ MMENDA TION S : 1. THAT Report No. TR 2004 - 07 be received and adopted. 2. The accounts for the month of February 2004 totaling $794,404.73 are received. Respectfully submitted, '-~, ?//~ Bonnie McPhee Accounting Clerk C.A.O. Comments: Date: C.A.O. Dept. Head - 2 - Sounds Creative CD available in file I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . I I I Township of Oro-Medonte Affordable Hi-Speed Internet Access for mall Communities in Rural 11 as I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I Contents · Correspondence · COBRA - Press Release & Backgrounder - Presentation · SCAN - Press Release - What is SCAN? - Mission Statement · Recommendations I I I I I I . COffespondence I (letters & emails) I I I I I I il t I I I I I cozycottage I I r(1~C i Ui '" From: soundscreative [soundscreative@sympatico.ca] Sent: Friday, February 20, 200410:18 AM To: 'Marilyn Pennycook' Subject: Stuck in Technological Limbo Hello Marilyn, thank you so much for returning my email. ..1 think it would be best to include the attachments as well, (including the attachment letter), as it would more beneficial if the councilors had a clear benchmark to work from. The more information and understanding that they have about the issue, the more 'targeted' council could be in their discussions and proposed action plan. lit might be wise to approach this discussion in a macro or 'broad' sense VS an individual resident' point of view. We need to think about present and future development in Oro-Medonte. For example, does Horseshoe Valley Resort, Carriage Hills Timeshare Condos or the regional airport have affordable access to high-speed internet (either via Bel! Sympatico DSL, Rogers Cable or Point to Point Broadband technology)? If not, why not? If so, let's expand that access. II very much understand that Oro-Medonte may have some technological challenges to overcome, that's why we need to act now... make noise now, otherwise we'll be left stuck in a "technological limbo". Ilfthe Township of Oro-Medonte stands by what it says on its website Le. "Oro-Medonte's Community & Economic Development ~epartment works closely with other departments and organizations to provide a wide range of services and information to help businesses get started, relocate and expand in Oro-Medonte", then there MUST be a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, fRelevant, Trackable) action plan in place to "jump-start" the process, or be faced with continuing to lag behind the other 'forward . hinking' cities in the area. Quote from the Business page ofthe website: "Put simply, Oro-Medonte is a great place for Business!" Maybe we need to ladd... "unless your business depends on affordable high-speed internet". Again Marilyn, thank you. IKevin Duggan P.S. - Are these meetings open to the public, and if so, where are they held? .From: Marilyn Pennyoook [mai~o:clerk@oro-medonte.ca] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 3:34 PM ITo: 'cozycottage@sympatico.ca' . Cc: Jennifer Zieleniewski Subject: High Speed Internet Service IDear Mr. Duggan, tl have received your request to have your correspondence with respect to high speed internet service placed on the agenda for this evening's Council meeting. Unfortunately, your request was not received in time to be placed on this agenda. I would uggest forwarding your correspondence to the next scheduled meeting - Committee of the Whole on February 25, 2004. Please confirm the correspondence you would like to be printed on the agenda - only your e-mail to Mr. Daynard or would you like to linclude your attached e-mails to and from Bell? The agenda for the 25th will be printed on February 20, 2004, please respond as soon as possible. I Thank you 3/8/2004 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I: cozycottage From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: cozycottage [cozycottage@sympatico.ca] Wednesday, February 18, 200412:01 PM 'infotech@oro-medonte.ca' 'info@oromedontecc.com' Attn: H. Daynard Oro-Medonte hi-speed letter.peI... Hello Mr. Daynard, Below, I have attached my recent email correspondence with Bell Sympatico to illustrate to you what the Township of Oro-Medonte is up against in regards to getting access to hi- speed internet service. Since July 2003, I have been trying to run a home business that includes sending and receiving very large audio files (radio commercials) using the Internet. I am currently using the very slow "dial-up" version of Sympatico and it is taking 20-25 minutes to download and/or send, one audio file, instead of less than one minute on high-speed. I would like to pose a similar question to you that I asked Denis (Bell Customer Care Tech). What specifically has the Township of Oro-Medonte done to jump-start the process of acquiring High-Speed internet service, say in the last six months? The attached letter states that the Township of Oro-Medonte was to 'send a letter of support, in principle,' to Mr. Raggett of Digital Distance Inc. What was Mr. Raggett's response to the Township of Oro-Medonte? Have there been any further discussion/meetings by your department on the subject of high speed access to Oro-Medonte residents? Have you looked at having Rogers Cable extend its high-speed services to our area? Do you know if the Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce is investigating this issue? Thank you for your time. P.S. You will see from the tone of my email to Bell Sympatico (below), that I was and I am, very frustrated and upset. Regards, K. Duggan -----Original Message----- From: cozycottage [mailto:cozycottage@sympatico.ca] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 10:44 AM To: 'Bell Sympatico' Subject: Bell Sympatico High Speed availability request Ref. # (KMM8656430V46378LOKM) Hi Denis, Yeah...I've seen these answers before...absolutely nothing new to report in the last 6 months, as far as I can tell. I I The bottom line question here is..,what SPECIFICALLY has Bell Sympatico done in the last 6 months to rectify or move forward on this issue in the region of Coldwater, Ontario? Is there someone/anyone at Bell Sympatico who is in contact with the Township of Oro-Medonte IT department? (Harold Daynard - Oro-Medonte Mgr. of IT (705) 487-2171)? 1 I I I I I You still have not answered my question as to how can a very small (unpopulated) area like Severn Bridge, Ontario can get access to Sympatico high speed service? Oro-Medonte population is 18,000+. But, here is the question that really matters. What, or is there anything, that can be done by someone/anyone to distribute Sympatico High Speed Internet service to: 2953 12 Line N., R.R. #2, Coldwater, ONT. LOK 1EO and the surrounding area? And please...no FORM or STANDARD answers would be appreciated. K. Duggan I I I I I I I -----Original Message----- From: Bell Sympatico (mailto:assistance@sympatico.ca] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:16 AM To: cozycottage Subject: Re: Bell Sympatico Contact Us (KMM8656430V46378LOKM) Hello Mr. Duggan, I I , I I I I I You have reached Technical Support at Bell Sympatico Internet service. I I My name is Denis and I appreciate the opportunity to respond. There can be different reasons why the service is not available to some Customers: I I 1. Distance from the Central Office. Actually, the distance between the Bell Central Office can not exceed 4.5 kilometers. Telephone lines don't follow a straight line to a house, the actual length of the wire determines if the distance is within the limits of availability. 2. Sharing Same Phone Line. If there is a second line in the house, and both lines share the same physical copper wire, the technology is referred to as an Added Main Line or AML. This type of line is not compatible with Bell Sympatico High Speed service. I I 3. Central Office not Equipped. Although High Speed technology is available to more than 2 million households in Ontario and Quebec, not all Central Offices in the service areas are equipped. We are working to make our High Speed services available in as many areas as possible. 4. Telephone Line is Connected Through a Remote Office. This technology is used to provide telephone service to some developing areas. The remote connection does not support the technology required for High Speed service. Alternative solutions are being researched. I I The telephone network was developed in stages as demand increased in expanding geographic areas. Over the years, a number of distribution patterns were used in various neighborhoods promoting the availability of telephone service. This evolution has resulted in line conditions sometimes incompatible with Bell Sympatico High Speed service. Do not hesitate to contact us again. I I I Thank you for e-mailing Bell Sympatico and have a nice day. Regards, Denis Electronic Customer Care Sympatico Member Services ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- I I 2 I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I' I I I I I I I I I I I September 19, 2003 Mr. Tom Pollock - General Manager Simcoe County Broadband Network 55 Patterson Road, Barrie, Ontario L4M 4V8 RE: HIGH-SPEED ACCESS TO 12 LINE N. & HORSESHOE VALLEY RD. Dear Mr. Pollock, As you will note from the attached letters, I am quite concemed (and frustrated) with the fact that high-speed access is currently not available to my home. I am an avid Intemet user who, due to a recent move (July 11th), lost the use of Rogers High Speed access. I am currently unemployed but my entrepreneurial spirit is driving me to start my own in- home business. This business would consist of the daily use of forwarding large sound wave files (radio commercials) to interested potential clients. As it stands right now, I am using the only Intemet method available to me (Sympatico dial-up) and it takes literally anywhere from 10 to 25 minutes to download these files and the same amount of time to forward them. I was wondering if you could help me in answering some questions that I have about high- speed Intemet access in the Simcoe County area? The Honourable James M. Flaherty writes in his letter, that the Ontario govemment has supported the Simcoe Community Access Network and that (SCAN) stimulates deployment of fast Intemet infrastructure for residences and business in the County thorough the SCBN. Could you please tell me what steps have or are being taken by the SCBN to facilitate this process and when will my area be receiving high-speed Intemet access? And please correct me if my information is not right, but doesn't the current Emie Eves Ontario govemment have a mandate to install high-speed access into ALL Ontario before the year 2004? ~ Kevin T. Duggan 2953 12 Line N., R.R.#2, Coldwater, ONT LOK 1 EO cozycottage@sympatico.ca I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Minister of Enterprise, Opportunity & Innovation The Hon. James M. Flaherty ~ ~ Ontario Ministre de I'Entreprise, des Debouches et de /'Innovation J.:hon. James M. Flaherty Hearst Block, Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Telephone: (416) 325-6900 Facsimile: (416) 325-6918 www.ontario-canada.com Edifice Hearst, Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Telephone: (416) 325-6900 Telecopieur: (416) 325-6918 www.ontario-canada.com J U l '1 7 2003 Mr. Kevin T. Duggan R.R. 2, P.O. Box 19 OriIlia ON L3V 6H2 Dear Mr. Duggan: Thank you for your e-mail dated June 16th, 2003, forwarded to me on June 24th, 2003, by Premier Ernie Eves, MPP, regarding the lack of high-speed Internet access in the Oro-Medonte area. Access to telecommunications services, including access to high speed Internet services, is a responsibility of the private sector and continues to be a concern in a number of rural and small communities in Ontario. To address this concern, the province encourages the private sector and rural communities to invest in, and improve, Ontario's telecommunications infrastructure with a view to ensuring that all Ontarians have the option of access to these services regardless of location. At the present time, the Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation helps communities through regional public/private partnerships to develop and expand telecommunications broadband infrastructure through programs such as Connect Ontario Broadband Regional Access (COBRA). COBRA will provide broadband connectivity to core public institutions in regions currently without access to high-speed communication services, providing a foundation for growth and innovation. The aggregating of telecommunications infrastructure demand is expected to foster improved, fast Internet access for homes and businesses in small and rural communities and builds on significant government investment to date. In the region ofOro-Medonte, the Ontario government has supported the Simcoe Community Access Network (SCAN) through its fonner Telecommunications Access Partnerships program. SCAN provides access to broadband telecommunications to more than 250 public service institutions across Simcoe County. SCAN stimulates the deployment of fast Internet infrastructure for residences and business in the County through a contractual agreement with the key service provider in the area, SCBN (Simcoe County Broadband Network) Telecommunications, Inc. .. ./2 I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I I I t I -2- For further infonnation, please contact, Mr. Tom Pollock, General Manager, SCBN Telecommunications by telephone at (705) 722-7300. Thank you again for writing. I wish you all the best in your endeavours. c: The Honourable Ernie Eves, MPP Premier of Ontario I. . 0 ROGERS'" CABLE I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I t I I 855 York Mills Road Don Mills, Ontario M3B 1Z1 July 14, 2003 Mr. Kevin Duggan RR2 2953 12 Line N. Coldwater ON LOK 1EO Dear Mr. Duggan: I am writing to confinn our telephone conversation today concerning your complaint to the CRTC on June 27, 2003 that was forwarded to Rogers by the CTSC on July 2, 2003. It was a pleasure speaking with you and I thank you for taking the time to contact Rogers regarding cable service to your area. . As explained by Jeff Rock of our Planning Department, although there is an existing cable line on Horseshoe Valley Road East extending to Prices Corners, just east of Line 13 North, Rogers currently has no plan to service your area which is approximately two kilometers further west. To run a line to your new home would cost in the area of $50,000. I appreciate you making Rogers aware of your desire to continue to be our customer and regret that I have not been able to give you a more positive reply at this time. I would like to assure you that your concerns regarding the availability of cable television and Internet services in your area will be forwarded to our Sales & Marketing Team. Rogers is dedicated to bringing the very latest services to all our customers. Your frustration is understandable and I trust I have been able to clarify our position. If I can be of assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, ~ff~ Jane Haitsma Customer Relations Executive Executive Response Centre cc: CTSC reference # 2003060007 (telecommunications) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I July 2, 2003 File: INT 2003060007 Mr. Kevin 1. Duggan R. R.#2 2953 12 Line North Coldwater, ON LOK 1 EO RE: Complaint regarding ROGERS CABLE TV Referred by the CRTC Nature of complaint: extension of Internet service Dear Mr. Duggan: On behalf of the Cable Television Standards Council (CTSC), I would like to acknowledge receipt of your complaint which we received from the Canadian Radio- television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). We have forwarded your complaint to your cable company and have asked it to respond to you directly as soon as possible, no later than 14 days from the date of this letter. As the CRTC indicated in its letter to you, it does not regulate Internet services. While the Council has been administering standards regarding cable service since 1992, there are currently no standards relating to Internet service. In the meantime, your comments have been noted. Sincerely yours, Anne L. Poirier Complaints Officer I I I I I; I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Control No.lNT 2003060007 Summary of Complaints: Dear Mr. Duggan: Thank you for taking the time to contact the CRTC about the lack of high speed internet to your new home. While I can appreciate the frustration that you've described in your message, the CRTC does not regulate the terms and conditions, including timetables for roll-out, under which Internet services are provided, whether by a cable company, a telephone company or other concern. We have supported an increasingly competitive telecommunications environment and believe it is in the service provider's best interest to address the needs and concerns of its current and potential customers. When we receive customer complaints against such unregulated companies, we suggest that the client contact the provider directly. Having said this, however, I have taken the liberty of forwarding your message to Bell Sympatico and Rogers so they can respond to your concerns directly. I regret that I cannot be more helpful. Regards, Jennifer Eustace CRTC Client Services 1-877 -249-2782 linfo@crtc.gc.ca/ tEM~copieurlfacsimile (819) 994-0218 Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des telecommunications canadiennes I Ottawa, Ontario K1A ON2 Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission I Ottawa, Ontario K1A ON2 Correspondence Profile Client Info Name: Duggan, Kevin T. Email Address:bass-Iake@rogers.com Company Name: Postal Address: City: Province: Ontario I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Postal Code: Phone: Fax: Date Registered: 27/06/200312:18:43 PM Date Arrived: 27/06/2003 Message: I am moving to an area not serviced by Bell Sympatico OR Rogers cable. My phone: (705)327-0263 and the address I am moving to effective July 11 is: R.R.#2, 2953 12 Line N., Coldwater, Ontario, LOK 1 EO I will be starting a home-based business, where the majority of my work will be emailing VERY LARGE sound wave files (radio commercial examples) to prospective clients. Needless to say, I cannot run a business where my phonelinternet is tied-up for 1-2 hrs at a time!! I presently live less than 3kms from my new house and I do not understand why neither high-speed Sympatico or high speed cable cannot be connected/switched on since the difference in distance from the two houses is MINIMAL. What is surprising to me, is that I know someone who lives 25 kms north of me (Severn Bridge) who has high-speed Sympatico service. How can someone living in a remote area as Severn Bridge, Ontario be accessable to Sympatico high-speed and I am not? Please get back to me ASAP as a speedy answer is of the essence! Regards, Kevin 1. Duggan I I I I I I I I I .- I I I I I I I · I I THE CORPORATION Of THE 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 Ore. Ontario LOL lXO TOWN8tlIP rg/V-Of~~ Phone (705)487-2171 Fax (705) 487-0133 www.oro-medonte.<:a March 26, 2003 Mr. Michael Raggett President Digital Distance Inc. 2 Berkeley Street Suite 402 Toronto, ON M5A 4J5 Re: Broadband Internet Access for Small Communities in Rural Areas Federal Government Support Program Dear Mr. Raggatt: Thank you for the presentation at the regular Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday, March 26 regarding the above-noted matter_ Your information was received with the following motion: "It is recommended that the information provided by Mr_ Michael Raggett, President, Digital Distance Inc., re: Broadband Internet Access for Small Communities In Rural Areas, Federal Government Support Program be received and that a letter of support, in principle, be forwarded from the Township of Oro- Medonte to Mr. Raggett with respect to his initiative to the Federal Government" The Township of Oro-Medonte recognizes that Community Information Access Centres of Canada (CIACC) is a not for profrt federally registered corporation. The Township also acknowledges the importance to ensure widespread and equal access to the new technologies for all Canadians, irrespective of where they live or what income level they may have. Again, thank you for the presentation to promote this significant project. Yours truly, i~lL ( Jelifer Zie . ~~f Administrative Officer Ijt I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Ii I I COBRA Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access (COBRA) Press Release & Backqrounder I \..,anaua f'lt:WS vv U~ ~ I r(1g~ 1 VI ,;:, CsnBda NemW'ue The Power to Be Heard I Home I Fran~ais I Site Map March 8, 2004 I Mi Hot Topics Auto Sales I Mortgage Rates Conservative Leadership Company Earnings III More Hot Topics AI News & Information: I .t News Releases .t Webcasts -t Photos I .t Media Daybook .t Daily News Release Summary I .. Earnings Database .t Multi-Media News I.'. Send a News Release .;II! Tools For: .t Media I -t Investors AI Resources: I .. Free Educational Forums .. Partner Associations .. Stock Exchange Directory I I .. Communication Products and Services Available from CNW I I;..,..."w..'."'.".....'...'..........".'.'..""......,..,., ,lc.....X. ~I , ,,-"'" ! I Pm/It'; a:nw,)S!1Y _ <kOO. ctfx . About CNW I Contact Us I Login Search by Organization D II .t Advanced Search .t tell a friend .. printer friendly .t subscribe to Portfolio E-' Attention AssignmentlTech Editors: Eves government "connects" rural and northern communities across Ontario NORTH BAY, ON, Feb. 5 /CNW/ The Ernie Eves government is launching Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access (COBRA), bringing Ontario into t global marketplace, Enterprise, opportunity and Innovation Parliamentary Assistant Al McDonald announced today. "Broadband access means that small communities in both rural and northe Ontario can fully participate in the digital economy," says McDonald. "They will benefit from new and improved services, increased investment opportunities and business expansion." COBRA is a three-year $55 million program that brings high-speed telecommunications to northern and rural communities across the province. T program encourages public-private partnerships in creating inexpensive, reliable broadband connectivity. Government costs will be shared with these partnerships, and communities will be expected to get funding from other sources, including federal programs such as Broadband for Rural and Norther Development (BRAND). "Communities across this province now have the opportunity to play a pa in making Ontario a global Internet and e-business centre," said Enterprise Opportunity and Innovation Minister Jim Flaherty. "Expanding broadband connectivity in rural and northern ontario will support both regional econo development and make this province a key player in the new economy." This program is the next phase of Connect Ontario, a government initiative to improve community-based information and services, and promote local communities over the Internet. COBRA is funded by SuperBuild, whose g is to improve the province's capital planning and infrastructure investment through innovative public-private partnerships. "Our government recognizes this is a great opportunity for Northern ontario," said Minister of Northern Development and Mines Jim Wilson. "COBR allows small businesses in rural and Northern Ontario to remain in their communities. It also levels the playing field by enabling businesses in all regions of the province to use telecom to promote themselves." The program addresses broadband connectivity gaps in rural and northern regions in Ontario_ COBRA will provide broadband connectivity to core publi institutions in regions currently without access to high-speed communicatio services, providing a foundation for growth. "Broadband connectivity is urgently needed in smaller and rural communities to ensure their viability in the digital economy," said Dr_ Tod Sands, Chair of the Regional Networks for Ontario. The program will fund up to 50 per cent of total eligible capital costs for regional infrastructure projects. Partnerships in low density, northern regions also qualify for funding up to $100,000 for business plans. For more information about COBRA and how to apply, please visit: http://www.ontariocanada_com/ontcan/en/rts/rts_connect-ontario.jsp_ Disponible en fran9ais For more information visit www.ontario-canada.com_ http://www.newswire.calenlreleases/archive/February2003/05/ c6185 .html I 3/8/2004 <L-all4U4 1'1 C VV :. n 11 C I I f7~-'-~,fg~~;::-' ; '.' _.~f.:fut~. . tiAarke~ ; ~...........:~:/ I .. ..... _~~~...t.... :............ I. ~.... .~I J!iii!l" Don't miu...$th ._I"'-A_ I I I I I I I I I I I I r4~C ~ Vl .., Backgrounder GOVERNMENT PROVIDES ACCESS TO BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY FOR RURAL AND NORTHERN COMMUNITIES Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access (COBRA) is a three-year $55 million program that expands high-speed telecommunications to small communities in rural and northern Ontario. Funded by superBuild, COBRA is 1 jointly by the Ministry of Enterprise, opportunity and Innovation and Management Board Secretariat. The program encourages public-private partnerships to create the infrastructure for affordable, reliable broadband connectivity to about 80 cent of Ontario's geographic regions. The government hopes to use broadband further its goal in making ontario an e-business hub. COBRA will: - improve government services such as e-learning and e-government for public use; - stimulate innovation and competitiveness in business and agriculture; and - encourage valuable links between urban and rural areas. Connect ontario COBRA is the second phase of Connect Ontario, a government initiative t invest in public-private partnerships that improve community-based informat and services, and promote local communities over the Internet. To date, Connect Ontario has funded 26 business plans and three infrastructure projects. COBRA is the next step, with a focus on broadband. Why Broadband Broadband is a high-capacity, two-way link between an end user and acce network suppliers. Connectivity can be delivered through a number of altern means, including ADSL (high speed telephone line), cable modem, fibre and wireless. This technology supports key government priorities such as e-government and improved service delivery. It enables key business applications that support innovation and regional economic development. Benefits to Rural and Northern Communities This program is for communities in rural and northern ontario that currently do not have access to high-speed telecommunications. By implement the broadband infrastructure, rural and northern communities will be able t fully participate in the new economy. This initiative brings affordable access to broadband connectivity to public sector organizations and broader public sector institutions in remot areas. All telecommunications networks will provide open access to stimulat future connectivity to businesses and residents in small and rural communities. This allows local businesses to stay in their communities and promote themselves over the Internet. Expanding broadband connectivity also supports regional economic development through pUblic-private partnerships, which will improve the business case for new investments. COBRA Complements Federal Program The federal government is also investing in expanding broadband I http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/February2003/05/c6185 .html I 3/8/2004 \.....111i1Ui11'1CW:) VY 11C I Ci1l:;C oJ V1 ::J I connectivity to rural Canada. The Province is working closely with Industry Canada's Broadband for Rural and Northern Development (BRAND) program and h participated in the review of Ontario applications for business funding. Regional partnerships can include funding from federal initiatives in their COBRA proposals. I Regional Partnerships I To be eligible for COBRA, communities must establish or build on existi regional partnerships, which should include representatives from school boards, business and technology associations, hospitals, First Nations communities and other community groups. They may also include business partners such as commercial and private users, tourism organizations, chamb of commerce and residential associations. Telecommunications service suppli are not to be included in the partnerships. I I Program Funding I COBRA will fund up to 50 per cent of total eligible capital costs for regional infrastructure projects. Support may be provided for costs over 50 per cent in northern areas with low population densities and no signific anchor communities. Partnerships in low density, northern regions qualify f funding up to $100,000 for business plans. I For further information and how to apply, please visit: http://www.ontariocanada.com/ontcan/en/rts/rts_connect-ontario.jsp I Disponible en fran9ais I For further information: Contact: Dan Robertson, Minister's Office, (416) 325-8321 I ,4 ONTARIO MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE - More on this organization I a~H News Releases (243) I .t tell a friend .t printer friendly .t subscribe to Portfolio E-r I @ 2003 Canada NewsWire Ltd. Privacy & Terms of Use I Contact Us I Site Map I I I I http://www.newswire.ca/en/rel eases/archive/F ebruary2003/0 5/c6185 .html I 3/8/2004 I I 1\ I I I COBRA I Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access (COBRA) I I Presentation I I I I I I I I I I I I ConnectOntario Broadband Regional Access I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I @ Ontario I SuperBuild I INTRODUCTION Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access (COBRA) is a $55-million program over three years to provide high-speed telecommunications to small communities in northern and rural areas of the province-where these services do not currently exist. This program will encourage pUblic/private partnerships that will lay the foundation for affordable, reliable broadband connectivity to about 80 per cent of Ontario's geographic regions. COBRA will fund regional infrastructure projects to an overall expenditure limit of 50 per cent of the total eligible capital costs. The program will also provide funding of up to $100,000 for the development of business plans in eligible low-density regions. COBRA is the second phase of Connect Ontario, the government's strategy to help rural and small communities develop web-based services for residents and businesses. To date, Connect Ontario has funded 26 business plans and three infrastructure projects. Now the focus is on broadband-high-speed, high-capacity Internet connectivity-that will: · improve services to the public in fields such as health and education · stimulate innovation and competitiveness in business and agriculture · encourage valuable links between urban and rural areas Connectivity can be delivered through a number of alternate means, including ADSL (high speed telephone line), cable modem, fibre and wireless. For rural and small communities, broadband means participating fully in the digital economy. They will benefit from new and improved services, increased investment opportunities, business expansion/ retention and access to advanced skills development. I I I ConnectOntario Broadband Reqional Acc!!!;s I I I I I I I I I I I I I 2 I @ Ontario SuperBuild I I BACKGROUND Right now, Ontario ranks fourth in Canada in broadband connectivity- behind Yukon, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. However, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan have all recently undertaken major investments in infrastructure to service their communities. Around the world, the pace of broadband development is picking up: · In the United States, many Bills are before Congress and several initiatives are already advancing, including $2 billion for the broadband program of the Rural Utility Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. · Countries like Germany and Sweden have aggressive strategies to provide broadband for all citizens in all regions. · Australia has targeted $1 billion to upgrade rural and regional telecom infrastructure. · Singapore has the world's first national broadband network for home, school and office. Our research shows that infrastructure gaps exist between service in core urban centres and small or rural communities-and will continue without government investment. Gaps exist in 207 of 216 northern telephone exchanges and 446 of 468 southern rural exchanges. The federal government's recently announced pilot broadband program, Broadband for Rural And Northern Development (BRAND), will complement and support COBRA. In fact, regional partnerships can include funding from federal initiatives in their proposals to COBRA. Overall, there is a need for government action in Ontario-with its role to ensure a competitive marketplace and to stimulate economic development equally across the province's regions. Broadband connectivity enables smaller regions and rural communities to fully participate in the digital economy. Certainly, there is no question that broadband is vital to Ontario's future economic prosperity. Organizations such as the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Ontario Mutual Insurance Association and Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance have all stressed the importance of connectivity and the need for government leadership to fill in the gaps. I I ConnectOntarlo Broadband Regional Access I OB"ECTIVE I I I I I I I I I To expand affordable broadband access to rural and small communities that are currently without service. STRATEGY . Improve the infrastructure to better deliver services to the public, provide open access, as well as create economic spillover benefits within the community. . Co-invest in infrastructure with public/private partnerships after an open and competitive RFP process to ensure the lowest possible cost. . Pursue a completely technology-neutral policy that considers all options. · Build on existing government investment in programs like Telecommunications Access Partnerships (TAP), Connect Ontario and regional networks to avoid duplication where possible. PROGRAM I 3 Over the three-year term of COBRA, one proposal from each region across the province will be selected for funding. Up to $100,000 will be allocated for preparation of a business plan in eligible low-density regions. Afterward, up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs will be funded. Consideration will be given to contributing more than 50 per cent of project costs in hard-to-serve regions where there's limited private-sector investment. COBRA will be led jointly by the Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation and Management Board Secretariat. The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines will be responsible for promotion and partnership development in the North. The government's role includes: . partnerships and program development · review and approval of regional proposals · contract and partnership management · monitoring and evaluation I I I I @ Ontario SUperBuild I I I I I ConnectOntario Broadband Regional Access I WHO IS ELIGIBLE I I I I I I I I COBRA is addressing infrastructure gaps in all under-served regions of rural and northern Ontario. Exceptions are the Far North (defined as north of existing commercial forestry operations) and municipalities with populations in excess of 250 people per square kilometre, or those with access to digital telephone lines and/or cable modem service. To qualify for the program, partnerships: · must be led by not-for-profit organizations or municipalities · may include other partners such as tourism organizations, chambers of commerce, First Nations and residential associations, among others. To ensure that all private-sector solutions are considered, COBRA will not accept partnership proposals led by telecom service providers. The regional partnerships will issue RFPs to obtain needed products and services. PROPOSALS I I I 4 I I @ Ontario SUperBuild I I Eligible proposals for the COBRA program will: · address connectivity needs for public-sector institutions, as well as create accessible infrastructure for homes, businesses and other users · provide a minimum of 1.5 mbps for institutional users · include a sustainable business, revenue and partnership model Preference will be given to proposals that: · demonstrate long-term sustainability · provide the best regional coverage for the lowest cost · require the least amount of provincial support · have the highest amount of partnership contribution, including funding from the federal government I I r", r'\ r'\ _..-4- Ontario \.., v I II I\...\... L Broadband Regional Access I I I I I I I I I I I I I 5 I I @ Ontario SuperBuild I I REVIEW AND APPROVAL Technical experts will review all proposals. They will assess the technical merits of each plan, focus on the extent of its regional coverage for the least possible cost-and, if necessary, provide advice on streamlining the proposals or making them more efficient. After that, an inter-ministerial planning group of senior public servants will recommend to the Minister which regional partnerships receive COBRA funding. EVALUATION The success of COBRA will be measured through ongoing data collection and evaluation reports. To gauge the effectiveness of the program, there are indicators such as the increase in additional communities, public-sector institutions, businesses and homes with broadband connectivity. The rate of public- and private-sector investment can be assessed too. Another important factor is the level of customer service, in terms of the satisfaction among applicants with the proposal process, program tools and service from government personnel. I I ConnectOntario Broadband Reqlonal Access I PROGRAM GUIDELINES OVERVIEW I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I @ Ontario SuperBuild I 1.1 VISION: Ontario Broadband Connects will provide the foundation for enhancing social and economic development in rural and remote regions of the province. The Government of Ontario will work in partnership with communities and the private sector to help create affordable access to connectivity in underserved regions of the province, to enable access to government services and stimulate economic growth. 1.2 GENERAL OVERVIEW: Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access is an exciting SuperBuild initiative that is helping to address broadband connectivity gaps in rural and northern regions in Ontario. Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access fosters broadband connectivity solutions through the development of strong. innovative. public.private partnerships among users within underserved rural and small communities and regions across the province. Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access will provide broadband connectivity to core public institutions in regions currently without access to high-speed communication services. providing a foundation for growth and innovation. The aggregating of telecommunications infrastructure demand is expected to foster improved connectivity access for homes and businesses in small and rural communities and regions. Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access builds on significant government investment to date. Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access is led by the Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation (MEOI) in partnership with Management Board Secretariat (MBS), Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM). Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH). I I Connect Ontario Broadband Reqional Access I PROGRAM GUIDELINES OVERVIEW I I I I I I 2 I I I I I I I I @ Ontario SuperBuild I I 1.3 PROGRAM COMPONENTS: Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access consists of two components: I. Broadband Infrastructure Projects Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access will fund priority regional infrastructure implementation projects to improve local broadband connectivity, to an overall project expenditure limit of 50 per cent of the total project eligible capital costs. Support may be provided for project costs over 50 per cent in designat- ed hard to serve Northern Ontario regions (generally defined as northern areas with low population densities and no significant anchor communities). II. Broadband Infrastructure Business Plan Development The program will also provide funding up to $100,000 for the development of Broadband Infrastructure Business Plans in targeted eligible regions. PROVINCIAL GOALS The overall goals of Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access are to: · Create affordable, competitive access to connectivity for underserved communities across Ontario, building towards comprehensive provincial access to broadband connectivity. · Ensure that the Government of Ontario is able to reach all Ontarians with broadband-based government services. · Enable rural and remote communities in Ontario to fully participate in the digital economy. 1.4 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: · To provide affordable broadband connectivity to core public institutions (e.g. schools, libraries, municipal offices, health and other community organizations) in regions currently without access to broadband telecommunications services. · To stimulate improved access for homes and businesses and regions without access to high-speed telecommunication services. · To encourage competition and reduce telecommunication costs in rural and small communities and regions across Ontario. · To enable rural and small communities to benefit from new and improved business and community services, increase investment opportunities and to provide access to government services in such areas as education, skills development, and e-government. I I ConnectOntarlo Broadband Reqional Access I I PROGRAM GUIDELINES OVERVIEW I I I I I INorth of the 51" parallel or north of the northern most existing commercial forestry operations in the province. 2WelI Served regions are generally defined as those regions with a) population densities in excess of 250 people/1cm' ~ and b) existing access to commercial telephone based digital subscriber line (DSL) and/or cable modem services. 3 I I I I I I I I @ Ontario SuperBuild I I 1.5 BENEFITS: · Maintain and enhance Ontario's position as a world leader in delivering broadband telecommunications services. · Increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of delivering government services (e.g. community services, education) to rural and small communities across Ontario. · Improve the quality of life of Ontario citizens in rural and small communities through improved access to broadband connectivity. · Help make Ontario more productive, innovative and competitive in the global economy. 1.6 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The program is targeted to address infrastructure gaps in underserved rural and remote regions throughout the province. All regions are eligible for program support with the exception of: Ontario's Far NortH and currently well-served regions2. To be eligible for Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access funding, communities must establish or build upon existing Regional Partnerships. Regional Partnerships must be based in Ontario and must be led by a not-for-profit organization or municipality who will assume legal responsibility and leadership for the project. In keeping with program objectives, it is strongly recommended that Regional Partnerships include representatives from post-secondary institutions, school boards, training organizations, business and technology associations, hospitals and other local health organizations, public libraries, cultural organizations, local service organizations, and other community groups. Regional partnerships may also include other partners such as com- mercial and private users, tourism organizations, chambers of commerce, residential associations. First Nations communities may also wish to par- ticipate in the program as partners in a broad based regional partnership. A regional or community partnership cannot include telecommuni- cations service suppliers. Individuals and individual businesses are not eligible to receive direct funding under the program. Since the goal of Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access is to provide broadband access in geograph- ically defined rural and remote communities and regions, communities of interest projects and/or projects of provincial scope are also not eligible to receive direct funding. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ,.. ".,.,..,.,.""",..4-0ntar-.o \."U I II I\.. \..l Broadband Reqional Access PROGRAM GUIDELINES OVERVIEW .. @ Ontario Super-Build 1.7 PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION PROPOSAlDEVEUOPMENT I. Broadband Infrastructure Project Funding Proposals To be eligible for funding consideration for a Broadband Infrastructure Project, Regional Partnerships will develop and submit Broadband Infrastructure Funding Proposals, consisting of three parts: Part A: Business Plan The business plan outlines the proposed infrastructure and business model for the project, and includes the implementation plan. Part B: Partnership Agreements The partnership agreements undertaken to form the required Regional Partnership in order to develop the business plan and implement the Infrastructure Project, Part C: Request for Proposals from Private Sector Partners Regional Partnerships will conduct an open and neutral request for proposals for the purpose of identifying a service provider or suppliers capable of bringing the proposed broadband connectivity to the intended community or region. A model request for proposals will be provided for use as part of the Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access Toolkit Package. II. Broadband Infrastructure Business Plan Development Funding Partnerships in targeted regions that have not already completed an infrastructure business plan can apply for financial assistance of up to $100,000. This funding is targeted to remote and rural areas that may require additional assistance to support the development of regional partnerships and feasible business plans, Regions that are eligible for Business Plan Development Funding are generally defined as areas without an anchor city (population greater than 50,000); and, a population density of less than 50 people/km2. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Connect Ontario Broadband Reqional Access PROGRAM GUIDELINES OVERVIEW 5 @ Ontario SuperBuiid SELECTION CRITERIA: Preference will be given to Broadband Infrastructure Project Funding Proposals that: · provide the most comprehensive access to broadband infrastructure coverage at the lowest cost, · require the least amount of provincial support and leverage the highest amount of partnership contribution from both private and public sector partners (including Federal government and other additional sources). APPLICATION: To facilitate funding applications, Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access will provide a one-window access for applicants. For the latest submission deadlines, please visit the Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access website at www.ontario-canada.com Notice of Intent To be considered eligible all potential applicants must submit a Notice of Intent. This notice must be sent to the address provided below. Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access will provide written confirmation of eligibility. Applicants cannot submit their application for funding without having received confirmation of their eligibility. PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION: All applications, notices, inquiries and correspondence are to be submitted to the following address: Connect Ontario: Broadband Regional Access c/o Information and Communications Technologies Branch Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation 56 Wellesley Street West, 11th Floor Toronto, ON M7 A 2E7 e-mail: 10rLdiamond@eoi.gov_on.ca web site: www.ontario.canada.com fax: 416-326-9654 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SiIIU''')e C()I"II"I..it~j i\('!("CssN(~b\'o..k I ~ Press Release ~ What is SCAN? ~ Mission Statement ,:)1l1l\;Ut: ~UIlllllUllllY J-\.\;\;t:SS l"1t:lWUIK. - rlt:SS Kt:lt:aSt: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I http://www.scanneton.calpress/connOntJulll.htm I J:'age 1 or L I e'!i;!;QME A $CcAN VQkVNTgti:R 11.....e~CQM~~ $Cc,li.NMliMS1!;;R .1 PRESS RELEASE July 11th, 2001 tOview Video Clip Ingersoll, Ontario - The Ontario government will invest more than $5.3 million in three infrastructure projects and 16 business plans to establish "connected communities" across the province, Energy, Science and Technology Minister Jim Wilson announced today. These investments are the first phase of the Connect Ontario and GeoSmart initiatives, which are funded through the government's SuperBuild Corporation. The government established Connect Ontario and GeoSmart to help Ontario's smaller communities become magnets for information technology, business and jobs. "Connect Ontario helps all Ontario communities attract new high- tech investment by improving access to community information and services," said Wilson. "This initiative will bring the benefits of e- government and e-commerce to our smaller communities." Led by the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology, Connect Ontario will develop a network of connected "smart" communities across Ontario through partnerships with government, communities and the private sector. Led by the Ministry of Natural Resources, GeoSmart is an initiative to make geospatial information and services more accessible to communities. "GeoSmart forms partnerships to improve infrastructure and access to digital land information, which communities need for making decisions on roads, transit routes and community planning," said Toby Barrett, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources. "It sets the stage for new business opportunities, job growth, and an enhanced ability to plan and manage natural resources sustainably." "The Ontario government has displayed both leadership and vision with its Connect Ontario program," said Terry Mosey, President of Bell Ontario. "Bell is committed to providing the people of Ontario with the new communications services they want - high- speed connectivity, original Canadian content and e-commerce opportunities. We will continue to support public-private partnerships that invest in improving the communications infrastructure across Ontario." Connect Ontario and GeoSmart support the SuperBuild Corporation's objectives of fostering innovation, building Ontario communities and increasing Ontario's competitive advantage. They do this by supporting public-private partnerships to develop the information infrastructure needed for a strong economy. Infrastructure projects in Oxford, Windsor-Essex and Chatham- 3/9/2004 ,::)UIlI,;Ut: '--'UIIlIIlUIlUY J-\.1,;1,;t:SS l~t:LWUIK - rrt:ss Kt:lt:aSt: I l'age L. or L. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I http://www.scannet.on.caJpress/connOntJulll.htm I Kent will each receive up to $1 million from Connect Ontario and $500,000 from GeoSmart, for a total investment of $4.5 million. Sixteen other projects will receive a total of $785,000 from Connect Ontario to develop business plans. For more information, contact: Shane Pospisil Communications Director Ministry of Energy, Science & Technology (416) 327-5555 Christine Smith Minister's Office Ministry of Energy, Science & Technology (416) 327-3551 Stephen Straughan Ministry of Natural Resources Land Information Ontario (416) 314-3414 This page was last updated on Friday, March 15,2002 3/9/2004 ~lmcoe \....ommunIty ACCeSS l~etwOrK--lecnnolOgy ror cmzens ana Imsmesses ot ~lmcoe county I Page 1 of 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I http://www.scannet.on.ca/whatis.htm I I SECOME A SCAN VO!..UNTEE~ I I 'ih.<::oJlut A SCAN MEMBER ~. SC~ft Ct. ;. IS::...::..... ).:: f ~~;':::" . .. ". ". ...." .. ... -,- ~.. .. ........-. ........ --.... ............... ......... .... ... ...... -." ........ ...,- ". ....... . . . . .. DESCRIPTION The Simcoe Community Access Network ( SCAN) is a Non-Profit cooperative that will have a positive impact on county citizens, the public sector and various private sector business communities located within the county. SCAN will attract new and high tech business to Simcoe County by providing easier access to government and community resources. SCAN will enhance tourism through easy to navigate interactive web pages. In addition for the first time rural communities will be able to compete on an even scale with large urban centres. The SCAN project will provide a mechanism for the delivery of sophisticated telecommunications services and network based applications to the people of Simcoe County. Some of the key applications include Virtual Town Hall, Surgical Pre-Admission Clinic, Telemedicine (applications for patient assessment, consultations, education and meetings), land Information Network Cooperative GIS applications, Connectivity for Schools and Libraries. Key objectives are the to enhance telecommunications services throughout Simcoe County, to capture benefits and synergies of stakeholders and to encourage service providers and governments to enhance availability and affordability of services in the county. NETWORK DESIGN The technical solution is a hybrid of landlines and wireless technologies (5 sites will be connected via 100 MBps wireless technology.). The current telecommunications infrastructure in Simcoe County is highly diverse. In urban areas such as the City of Orillia, fiber optics at high speeds is available as is wireless in the City of Barrie, and the Towns of Collingwood and Midland. The new high-speed fibre backbone (Fibre Facts) will be available to users in the City of Barrie up to the City of o rillia , Alliston, Tottenham, Midhurst, Collingwood, Midland, and Penetanguishene. Upon completion of the new network infrastructure, all users in Simcoe County will have access to the fibre optic backbone and will connect through high bandwidth local loop facilities at speeds of 100MBPs. This robust, resilient, scaleable and open network will provide users in the County of Simcoe with access to a high-speed network that will easily meet their connectivity needs of today, and allow for future expansion within our community and connectivity to future neighbour broadband networks as they emerge. This page was last updated on Friday, March 15,2002 3/9/2004 ~l1ncoe \..-ommunny Access l"t:lWUIK - IVllSSlUIl L:)U:tlt:IIlt:Ill I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I http://www.scannet.on.calmission.htm I I e.ECOME A SCAN VOI.,UNTE:ER I I e.a;;C;:OME. A SCAN MEMBER M"."'. ","".. S,. i.. t.. t' o . '. . ,.' ,- ., . '. '" , .' , '- . '. .J'ss.... .'. .)]. ... .. .D'.'" .. .... ..0. '.. .,..e. ...' .'. ..e', . ".' . .,.. ;. . " - . ',". '-'. -,- . . ,-.' .' ',-, . "- -. .,. .' . - ,",. : '. .'~..'- ..' .. - .. - -.. .. ", ." - -.. ~ --, ", - . '.""' " . . ...." , .--. -., '. ... ... ,. ,- . . ",' -- ..'.' .' " .. .. . '.' -- ' . -, -',' . , . ... ,- " '. - '.' . .. -".. - :"..., ..........,...." ...0........ ...........,.:..m..J'i), ... SCAN'S mission is to provide a sophisticated community based telecommunications network infrastructure which will facilitate the delivery of services through IT applications for the benefit of citizens and businesses of Simcoe County that might not be enjoyed without this cooperative effort.. This is achieved through co-operation across both public and private sectors, and community involvement and participation. Increased access to innovative applications and a reliable and affordable high-speed communications network, will promote community and economic development by providing opportunities for existing businesses to operate more efficiently and expand into new markets. SCAN hopes to create new opportunities based on sharing information and resources. Through cooperation, SCAN will help Simcoe County to strategically position itself for economic development and to enhance an already excellent quality of life for its citizens. This page was last updated on Friday, March 15,2002 r ellSt: 1 Ul 1 3/9/2004 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Recommendations · Locate Bell Central Offices in Oro-Medonte (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) · Letters of Enquiry/Information · Bell Sympatico · Rogers Cable · Point to Point Broadband · Government representatives - Federal, Provincial, Municipal Ministry of the Environment Southwestern Region Barrie District Office BalTie Area Office 1203-54 Cedar Pointe Dr Barrie ON LAN 5R7 Fax: (705)739-6440 Telephone: (705) 739-6359 Ministere de I'Environnement Direction regionale du Sud-Ouest Bureau du district de Barrie Bureau du secteur de Barrie 1203-54 Cedar Pointe Dr Barrie ON LAN 5R7 Telecopieur: (705)739-6440 Telephone: (705) 739-6359 ~ Ontario Judy Doble 8 Hewitt Place Barrie, ON L4M 7B3 March 8, 2004 RE: Email sent March 4,2004 regarding concerns with the County of Simcoe Landfill Site #11, Oro-Medonte Township. Dear Judy: In response to your email dated March 4, 2004 you made comments about the potential safety impacts to the skiers at Hardwood Hills due to litter blowing onto the trails from the County of Simcoe Landfill Site #11. On February 10, 2004, the Ministry completed a site inspection at the County of Simcoe Landfill Site #11 due to ongoing litter complaints from various users of Hardwood Hills. The Ministry has since been actively dealing with the County of Simcoe to address and improve the litter control protocol at the landfill. We direct you to contact the County of Simcoe to further discuss these litter control protocols. To address your concerns about odours that are being emitted from the County of Simcoe Landfill Site # 11, the Ministry has conducted several air quality tests to ensure that the noted odours are meeting the Ministry's Ambient Air Quality Criteria. To this date, all samples collected were compared to this criteria and indicate acceptable levels that do not pose any human health impacts if ingested. The Ministry will be continuing to conduct air sampling efforts at the County of Simcoe Landfill Site #11 during the landfill mining process. We direct you to contact the County of Simcoe at (705)726-9300 ext. 289 to discuss any further questions you may have related to the landfilling activities at the County of Simcoe Landfill Site #11. Yours truly, PAI./ If Brad Allen . , Senior Environmental Officer Barrie District Office File Storage Number: SI-SI-OM-C06-100 cc: Rob McCullough, County of Simcoe George MacDonald, County of Simcoe Neil Craig, Township ofOro-Medonte Harry Hughes, Township ofOro-Medonte l $' f ; MAYORS' BREAKFAST March 3,2004 _ Who We Are · One of Canada's leading charitable grant making foundations · Established in 1982 · An agency of the Ministry of CuI ture · Annually receives $100 million in government funding through Ontario's charity casino- initiative · Mission is to work with others to make strategic investments to build healthy, caring and economically strong communities in Ontario 2 , . What We Do · Make grants to eligible charitable and not-for-profit organizations in four sectors: - Arts & Culture - Environ11lent - H U11lan & Social Services - Sports & Recreation · Reco11l11lendations and decisions are 11lade by volunteers appointed by Govern11len t of Ontario 3 . Simcoe/York Grant Review Team Anne Pegg (Chair), Sutton West Iris Beach, Coldwater Rick Beatty, Sharon Dorothy Cauthers, Alliston Gary Gladstone, Thornhill Leta Hall, Tottenharn Douglas Jagges, Barrie Joan Catherine Jay, Innisfil Dunc McLaren, Midland Patricia Raible, Creernore Verna Ross, Aurora Alexandra Stronach, Stouffville 4 Si mcoe IV ork Allocation 2003-2004 Total $7,373,594 Simcoe County = $2,678,870 York Region = $4,694,724 · Dollars are allocated on a per capita basis ($7 jperson) · Approximately $2.25 requested for every $1 available 5 Simcoe 2003-04 Grantees Alliston Curling Club Alliston Nikolettes Gymnastics Club Barrie Speed Skating Club Bemnaawsijig Aboriginal Women's Circle Bereaved Families of Ontario Big Sisters Assn of Barrie Bradford Curling Club Canine Opportunity, People Empowerment Cellar Singers Centre d'acces a l'apprentissage Children's Aid Society Churchill Curling Club Collingwood Music Festival Association Collingwood Harbour PAC Community Fdn of Orillia Couchiching Conservancy Elmvale Skatepark G'Nadjiwon Ki Gibson Cultural Centre Huronia Performing Arts Les Villageois de Lafontaine Lyrica Choir Orillia Spring Blues Festival Orillia Scottish Festival Royal Cdn Legion, Barrie Royal Cdn Legion, Warminster Seasons Centre Simcoe County Assn for the Physically Disabled Simcoe Women's Wellness Centre Sunshine Festival Theatre Talk Is Free Theatre Touring Players of Canada Township of Essa Wendat 6 General Eligibility Who TrilliutIl will fund: . Registered charities . Not-for-profit organizations incorporated in Canada . Unincorporated branches or chapters of provincial or national charities or not-for- profit organizations . First Nations initiatives through a_Band Council resolution . Metis Charter communities . Organizations working together as a "collaborative", containing at least one eligible member 7 " General Eligibility Who TrilliutTI will not fund: . Individuals . For-profit organizations . Organizations whose main purpose is political activity . Municipalities, Universities / Colleges, Schools and Hospitals unless they are part of a collaborative that involves eligible organizations · Agencies of provincial or federal governments unless they are part of a collaborative that involves eligible organizations 8 General Eligibility What Trillium will fund: Operating Grants · A group's ongoing program and administration costs Project Grants · Usually aimed at work that has a defined beginning and end · May be an addition to regular activities Equipment & Renovation Grants · Capital funding is available for making repairs, renovations or improvements to lands, buildings or equipment · The land and building must be owned or leased by the applicant 9 New Directions 2003-04 · Eligibility for municipalities with populations under 20,000, including their agencies (community centres, museums, theatres) · Strategic Granting Initiative for libraries in municipalities with populations under- 20,000 · Increase in maximum capital allocation to $1 00,000 · New allocation formula 10 Eligibility for Municipalities · Provides greater accessibility to rural and small communities, where there is a limited number of eligible (incorporated) organizations · 20,000 limit covers most of small communities amalgamated with others to create larger municipalities · Represents about 700/0 of all municipalities in Ontario · Includes 13 out of Simcoe's 16 municipalities 1 1 Eligibility for Municipalities · Applies to Arts & Culture and Sports & Recreation sectors only · Covers initiatives of municipality (including its departments), municipality's agencies, unincorporated groups · Eligible municipality, rather than individual departments or agencies, must submit application 12 Eligibility for Munici palities · Still one application at a time and one active grant at a time: municipality must prioritize · Same maximum: $75,000 per year for up to 5 years Assessment will focus on: · Strong partnerships · Ability to leverage funds · Inclusivity '. Responsiveness to local needs · Community support/buy-in · Clear rationale as to why municipality should lead initiative 13 " Eligibility for Municipalities What OTF will not fund: · Operating costs previously funded by municipality, including existing programs covered in previous budgets · Core municipal services (routine maintenance, by-law enforcement, licensing, highways, waste management, transportation, public utilities, drainage/flood control, parking, animal control) · Environmental or social service initiatives 14 Eligibility for Munici palities · IIlunicipalities of any size can still be part of collaboratives with eligible organizations · Key is that IIlunicipality play active role or IIlake IIleasurable contribution: - In-kind donation of staff-time, supplies, equipment, promotion - Cash contributions 15 Eligibility for Libraries · At this point, Strategic Granting Initiative for one year only · Open to library boards (not individual branches) in municipalities with populations of 20,000 or less · Small grants in range of $5,000-$15,000 · Now being evaluated to determine whether it will be repeated 16 Eligibility for Libraries Library grants made in Simcoe County in 2003: · Clearview Public Library Board · Essa Centennial Library · Midland Public Library Board · Penetanguishene Public Library Board · Springwater Township Public Library Board · Tay Township Public Library Board · Township of Ramara Public Library Board · Township of Severn Public Library · Wasaga Beach Public Library 17 Increase in Capital · Current capital limit is $75,000, which can only be accessed once · Increased to $1 00,000 in larger catchment areas, where construction costs are often higher 18 New Allocation Formula · 2001 census data favours large urban centres · Therefore, 100/0 of per capita allocation to municipalities with 100,000+ populations reallocated to rural areas · In Simcoe, this meant 170/0 increase in annual allocation for 2003-04 19 ~, 1 . Contact Information VVVlVV. trilliumfoundation.org Inga Lubbock Program Manager 705-734-2030 or 866-734-2030 ilu b bock@trilliumfoundation. org John Pugsley Program Manager 705-734-1040 or 866-734-1040 j pugsley@trilliumfoundation. org 20 COUNTY OF SIMCOE ITEM FOR: SECTION: ITEM NO. MEETING DATE: SUBJECT: CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE Environmental CS 04-071 March 10, 2004 County Waste Management Inherited Facility Costs for Environmental Monitoring, Remediation, and Development RECOMMENDATION: THAT Item No. CS 04-071, which provides information on the costs incurred by the County of Simcoe for environmental monitoring, remediation and development at existing County Landfill Sites, be received for information. BACKGROUND: This report is being provided, further to a request from the February 12, 2004 Corporate Service Committee meeting. It provides information on the costs incurred to date in managing the environmental aspects of County Landfill Facilities. Staff has investigated the costs expended since 1990 on environmental monitoring, remediation, and site development activities from existing sites which were acquired when the County took over waste management authority from the lower tiers. These numbers do not include any operational costs, or any activities related to master plans or new County Sites under development (the North Simcoe Landfill Site 41, the Georgian Triangle Landfill process, or the South Simcoe Landfill process). Due to different budgeting and accounting methods employed in years previous to 2002 some of the figures have been difficult to attain. Staff has therefore extracted from the Environmental Services actual yearly expenses utilizing Supervisor and Site log books as project reference. These values have been rounded off, but are felt to be accurate indications of costs spent on monitoring, remediation and proper site development or redevelopment, as was requested. As noted, site operational costs, administration costs, rebates, royalties, Master Plan costs and all other departmental operating costs are not included in the presented values. The total estimated costs based on the preceding qualifiers, for the existing County waste site monitoring, remediation and development from 1990 through 2003 is $38,566,500. The attached Schedule 1 provides a breakdown by site and year of these County costs to improve these sites. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: There is no impact from this informational Item on the budget. The previous and 2004 Environmental Division budgets accounted for these significant costs for site monitoring, remediation and development, as well as our operational and other expenses. /'" March 1 0, 2004 Corporate Services Committee CS 04-071 Page 2 SCHEDULES: The following schedule is attached and forms part of this item. Schedule 1 - Break down of Site Monitoring, Remediation and Development costs by site/year. II Schedule 1 for CS04-071 PREPARED BY: Rob McCullough, Derek Averell APPROVALS: Mark Aitken, General Manager of Corporate Services Peter Finlay, General Manager of Finance Helen MacRae, Chief Administrative Officer Date: March 3, 2004 March 4, 2004 March 4, 2004 Schedule 1 Corporate Services Committee CS04-071 Page 1 of 1 Year Sites 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Total # 1 Alliston 40,000 10,000 45,000 8,500 23,000 22,000 148,500 #2 CollinRWood 38,000 47,000 57,000 150,000 200,000 150,000 350,000 125,000 175,000 120,000 148,000 79,000 57,000 1,696,000 #3 Elmvale 91,000 28,000 86,000 39,000 38,000 42,000 32,000 34,000 36,000 38,000 21,000 29,000 514,000 #4 Essa 93,000 193,000 408,000 915,000 538,000 816,000 657,000 544,000 291,000 148,000 103,000 143,000 39,000 4,888,000 #5 Flos North 172,000 29,000 80,000 60,000 35,000 19,000 10,000 44,000 449,000 #6 Flos South 12,000 22,000 15,000 45,000 31,000 35,000 16,000 176,000 #7 Mara 313,000 151,000 93,000 50,000 240,000 20,000 10,000 47,000 51,000 50,000 57,000 1,082,000 #8 Matchedash 33,000 5,000 15,000 10,000 2,000 65,000 #9 Medonte 107,000 11,000 12,000 10,000 7,000 12,000 21,000 35,000 215,000 #10 Nottawasaga 45,000 708,000 461,000 871,000 420,000 460,000 470,000 650,000 525,000 1,350,000 448,000 240,000 92,000 562,000 7,302,000 # 11 Oro 40,000 81,000 180,000 96,000 173,000 115,000 202,000 294,000 246,000 473,000 3,747,000 674,000 863,000 7,184,000 # 12 Sunnidale 37,000 12,000 17,000 28,000 10,000 5000 31,000 140,000 # 13 Tosorontio 36,000 147,000 49,000 20,000 53,000 95,000 95,000 114,000 114,000 118,000 83,000 781,000 59,000 1,764,000 # 14 Vespra 68,000 232,000 109,000 80,000 65,000 100,000 137,000 179,000 116,000 119,000 35,000 88,000 41,000 1.369,000 # IS WasaRa Beach 120,000 909,000 940,000 510,000 1,200,000 390,000 750,000 520,000 780,000 450,000 415,000 412,000 181,000 250,000 7,827,000 # 16 West Gwillimburv 80,000 76,000 83,000 30,000 262,000 139,000 88,000 121,000 104,000 80,000 102,000 1,165,000 Stavner Closed 470,000 77 000 24,000 26,000 28,000 30,000 32,000 34,000 36,000 44,000 11,000 11,000 6,000 829,000 Other Closed Sites 10,000 32,000 48,000 30,000 40,000 34,000 36,000 44,000 40,000 142,000 223,000 679,000 #23 Tecumseth T. S. 60,000 20,000 110,000 180,000 10,000 36,000 44,000 27,000 3,000 2,000 492,000 #24 North Simcoe T. S. / MPT 20,000 22,000 24,000 56,000 118,000 115,000 32,000 34,000 36,000 44,000 16,000 29,000 36,000 582,000 Totals 165,000 3,013,000 2,688,000 2,571,000 3,276,000 2,659,000 3,029,000 3,029,000 2,856,000 3,010,000 2,275,000 5,077,500 2,504,000 2,414,000 38,566,500 Site Monitoring, Remediation and Development Costs Actual Expenses 1990-2003 (see notes below) Notes: These values only include sites which were taken over when the County assumed waste management authority in the early 1990's. These values were extracted from the Environmental Sexvices Department Actual Yearly Expenses using Supexvisor and Site log books as project reference. The values have been rounded off, but are felt to be accurate indications of costs spent on site monitoring, remediation, and proper site development. Site Operational costs, administration costs, rebates, royalties, Master Plan costs and all other departmental operational costs are not included in these values. The Department was very active in soliciting available Provincial funding towards remediation and development works when these were available, and have acquired an estimated $1,400,000 which was applied against these costs. Page I X: \ Environmental Sexvices\SWM\BUDGET\04budget\Site Remedial Works 1990-current.xls .., COUNTY OF SIMCOE ITEM FOR: SECTION: ITEM NO. MEETING DATE: SUBJECT: CORPORATESERVICESCO~ITTEE Environmental CS 04-069 March 10,2004 2003 Landfill Tipping Fee Rebate Summary RECO~ENDATION: THAT Item No. CS 03-124, which outlines the landfill tipping fee rebates for 2003, be received for information. BACKGROUND: As per the various agreements between the County and the member municipalities, the County continues to rebate tippage fees for the applicable municipalities towards reducing the Landfill asset settlement amounts. Committee is reminded of the costs of ongoing remedial works and monitoring requirements for many of these sites which were not fully accounted for in many of these arrangements, but continues however to create considerable financial burden to the County. The County has formal agreements with all of the applicable member-municipalities with the exception of Oro-Medonte. The County has however paid Oro-Medonte a landfill credit as it was the County's assumption at the time that a settlement amount would be owing to the Township. This arrangement will be re-assessed given the magnitude of the Site 11 remedial requirements, and was recently brought up with the Township of Oro-Medonte to reconcile. Rebates and payments to the Towns of Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny and Ramara have been completed and no further amounts are owing to these municipalities. In 2003, $1,055,890.69 was credited to member municipalities through these agreements. A cumulative total of over 8.8 million dollars was paid out in rebates since County waste assumption. As per a request from some Council members, a financial strategy for increased payment of these agreements continues to be further considered by staff. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: Landfill credit payments were included in the 2003 County's Environmental Services budget based on the agreement payment schedules. SCHEDULES: The following schedule is attached and forms part of this item. March 10,2004 Corporate Services Committee CS 04-069 Page 2 Schedule 1 - 2003 Landfill Tipping Fee Rebate for Member Municipalities. Schedule 1 to CS04-069 PREPARED BY: Derek Averell, Accounting Manager Corporate Services APPROV ALS: Date: Mark Aitken, General Manager of Corporate Services Peter Finlay, General Manager of Finance Helen MacRae, Chief Administrative Officer March 2, 2003 March 4, 2004 March 4, 2004 1\J\..-l1\..-UUJ.V J. County of Simcoe Landfill Tipping Fees Rebates to Member Municipalties Adjala- Tosorontio Bradford West Gwillibury Clearview Collingwood Essa Oro-Medonte Severn Springwater Wasaga Beach Totals $2,019,077.00 $5,944,555.00 $10,283,000.00 $5,031,160.00 $1,796,383.00 Not Determined $370,760.00 $1,886,543.00 Based on tonnage $27,331,478.00 $597,019.29 $868,187.03 $946,965.72 $1,068,898.78 $1,145,784.60 $973,142.94 $56,664.78 $965,380.28 $1,184,245.86 $7,806,289.28 $44,873.93 $97,460.79 $134,069.07 $158,653.17 $159,803.92 $178,791.37 $8,625.74 $125,437.76 $148,174.94 $1,055,890.69 $641,893.22 $965,647.82 $1,081,034.79 $1,227,551.95 $1,305,588.52 $1,151,934.31 $65,290.52 $1,090,818.04 $1,332,420.80 $8,862,179.97 $1,377,183.78 $4,978,907.18 $9,201,965.21 $3,803,608.05 $490,794.48 TBD $305,469.48 $795,724.96 Based on tonnage $20,953,653.14 Note: The Towns of Midland, Penetanguishene and the Townships of Tay, Tiny and Ramara have been paid out for asset values (land and equipment) for a total amount of $427,450.00 in addition to the above numbers. -4149585.xls.xls 3/3/20048:46 AM ~ ... COUNTY OF SIMCOE ITEM FOR: SECTION: ITEM NO. MEETING DATE: SUBJECT: CORPORA TE SERVICES COMMITTEE Environmental CS 04-068 March 1, 2004 2003 Landfill Royalty Payments RECOMMENDATION: THAT Item No. CS 04-068, which outlines the 2003 Landfill Royalty Payments to the host member municipalities, be received for information. BACKGROUND: As in previous years, the 2003 Environmental Services budget included a $2/tonne royalty to be paid to the host municipalities of active County Landfill sites. Cheques will be issued to the municipalities in the month of March for royalties from 2003. A spreadsheet showing the 2003 total of all royalties paid (per site) is attached as Schedule 1 to this Item. The 2003 royalty payment total is $165,344.80. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: These royalty expenditures were accounted for within, and applied to, the County's 2003 Environmental Services budget. SCHEDULES: The following schedule is attached and forms part of this item. Schedule 1 - Host Municipality Royalty Payments 2003. In ~ Schedule 1 to CS04-068 PREPARED BY: Derek Averell APPROVALS: Date: Mark Aitken, General Manager of Corporate Services Peter Finlay, General Manager of Finance Helen MacRae, Chief Administrative Officer March 2, 2004 March 4, 2004 March 4, 2004 County Of Simcoe Corporate Services Host Municipalities Royalties 2003 County Host Residential Commercial Municipal Total Rate Royalties Landfill Site Municipality Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes per Tonne 2 Collingwood Collingwood 926.4 3,174.2 33.5 4,134.1 $2.00 $8,268.20 4 Essa Essa 1,445.7 1,205.7 6,648.3 9,299.7 $2.00 $18,599.40 5 Elmvale / Flos Springwater 833.1 4,117.1 1,661.8 6,612.0 $2.00 $13,224.00 7 Mara Ramara 559.1 257.1 3,806.5 4,622.7 $2.00 $9,245.40 8 Matchedash Severn 289.4 109.0 277.0 675.4 $2.00 $1,350.80 9 Medonte Severn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 $2.00 $0.00 10 Nottawasaga Clearview 1,426.6 6,040.0 16,561.9 24,028.5 $2.00 $48,057.00 11 Ora Oro-Medonte 797.1 406.8 11,060.7 12,264.6 $2.00 $24,529.20 13 Tosorontio Adjala- Tosorontio 155.0 120.0 1,217.1 1,492.1 $2.00 $2,984.20 14 Vespra Springwater 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 $2.00 $0.00 15 Wasaga Beach Wasaga Beach 251.1 1,996.2 679.7 2,927.0 $2.00 $5,854.00 16 West Gwillimbury Bradford West 1,796.5 1,207.2 13,605.9 16,609.6 $2.00 $33,219.20 Total 8,480.0 18,633.3 55,552.4 82,665.7 $165,331.40 Host Municipaties Royalties 2002.xls 3/3/2004 8:39 AM ~ Jt . ... O1itU nf @rillitt ORILUA CITY CENTRE 50 ANDREW ST. S. ORILUA. ON. L3V 7T5 TELEPHONE (705) 325-2314 FACSIMILE (705) 329-2670 PUBUC WORKS DEPARTMENT Dear Mr. Knox, February 12, 2004 Mr. Glen Knox Clerk Administration Centre County of Simcoe Midhurst ON LOL 1 XO Wastewater System Master Plan ,'_ _:.,~~r-:'~~.i-~"" .....-.,.....,~-~. /(]/ Kt.VC~'" t.D \\' { FES 18 l1JI:\ \. \,("1;-.. ,.;(~</ ."'1".'."\ The City of Grilli a is proceeding with the planning for the Wastewater System Master Plan through the Class Environmental Assessment, and Master Planning Process, pursuant to the Environmental Assessment Act. Existing system limitations and constraints have been identified and various alternative solutions have been selected and evaluated. Attached for your infonnation is a copy of the Public Infonnation Notice (which summarises the progress to date) for the Master Plan that will soon be published in the "Grillia Packet and Times" _ A number of preliminary recommended solutions have been identified. These preliminary recommendations are based on an t~valuation of available infonnation and initial comments received from the public and review a.gencies_ Public and review agency input, however, is again encouraged at this stage to assist the City, by providing additional infonnation, in reviewing the evaluations and arriving at the best decisions. A Public Infonnation Open House for the Wastewater Master Plan will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2004 to update all interested parties on the planning process, including all alternative solutions considered, to date. To help you provide further input into the planning process, we have attached a questionnaire for the Master Plan, which you may complete if you wish, and return to the undersigned by Mondav. March 29. 2004. .. .... Should you have any questions with respect to this proposed undertaking, please contact City Public Works Department at the following address: - City of Orillia Public Works Department 50 Andrew Street South Orillia, Ontario L3V 7T5. Telephone: (70S) 325-2271 or (70S) 325-2212 Fax: (70S) 329-2670 Email: uthomas@city.orillia.on.ca Yours truly, CjZ;lia. Public Works Department Percival Thomas Manager, W ater/W astewater Systems 2 CITY OF ORILLIA W ASTEW ATER SYSTEM MASTER PLAN PUBLIC INF()RMATION OPEN HOUSE February 26, 2004 2:30 p.m. to S:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 50 Andrew Street South The future development of the City of Orillia depends on the provision of suitable municipal services to dispose of wastewater. The City of OriUia is in the process of preparing a Wastewater System Master Plan to establish a framework to specifically identify the wastewater infrastructure requirements to service City re-urbanization and development of Victoria Point and approximately 550 hectares of land in West Orillia, and how to meet them in the least costly and most environmentally sustainable manner. The purpose of the Master Plan is to address limitations relat~d to the existing wastewater system, both with respect to existing service and to future development. The Master Plan is fonowing the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process and will satisfy the first two phases of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Water and Wastewater Projects (June 2000), to plan, design and implement the future components of the schedule of works. The purpose of the Public Open House is to request additional public comments on the various alternatives prior to final selection of the preferred solutions. The various alternatives range in cost from no cost for the "do nothing" alternative, to over half a billion dollars to employ a large pipeline to intelconnect a number of municipal wastewater systems, for treatment and discharge to a large water body. The preliminary recommended solutions include the following works: 1. Reduction of inflow and infiltration 2. Upgrades to the existing wastewater collection system. 3. Construction of new trunk sewers, pumping stations and forcemains in Victoria Point and West Grillia. 4. Expansion of existing Wastewater Treatment Centre. 5. Construction of a new wastewater tr(:atment facility. 6. Application of digested sludge to agIiculturalland. 7. Select alternative to chlorine disinfection of treated effluent. 8. Partial utilization of sewage effluent for landscape irrigation. In keeping with the master planning process, these projects would be scheduled over a number of years and some projects might be completed in stages. These preliminary recommended solutJ.ons are based on available information and initial comments received from the public and review agencies. A Public Information Open House will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., February 26, 2004 in the Orillia Council Chamber on Andrew Street South, to further inform the public and obtain additional comments. Following the Open House, the City will receive further comments until Monday, March 29,2004. After that date the City will evaluate comments received and will select the preferred alternatives. Public Notice of Completion of the M,lster Plan will be given following selection of the preferred alternatives, and the public and government review agencies will have 30 days from the date of notification for further comment. For further information on this project or ':0 see a copy of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document please contact: City of OriIlia Public Works Department 50 Andrew Street South OrilJia, Ontario L3V 7T5. Telephone: (705) 325-2271 or (705) 325-2212 Fax: (705) 329-2670 Em:nl: pthomas(tUcitv .orillia.on.ca This notice issued February 20, 2004 CITY OF ORILLIA WASTEWATER SYSTEM MASTER PLAN QU]~STIONNAlRE You are invited to answer the following questions and offer any comments or concerns you may have on any aspect ofthe proposed Master Plan. NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: QUESTIONS: 1. What is your interest in the Master Plan? 2. Do you have any concerns which you feel have not been addressed? 3. Do you have any questions that you would like to have answered? .. ... 4. Do you have any comments on the preliminary recommended solutions? 5. Do you wish to be notified on completion of the Master Plan? 6. Do you have any other comments? PLEASE HAND THIS IN TO THE CITY OF ORILLIA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AT 50 ANDRE'" STREET SOUTH OR MAIL/FAX IT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS BY MONDAY. MARCH 29. 2004. CITY OF ORILLIA Department of Public Works SO Andrew Street South Orillia, Ontario L3V 7T5. A TTN. Percival Thomas Manager, Water/Wastewater Systems Telephone: Fax: (705) 325-2212 (705) 329-2670 CITY HALL 70 COLLIER STREET TEL. (70S) 739-4207 FAX (705) 739-4247 ~.,~ ----....,.. /;:Jr" Of 8j~ ta. L 0' , ,..t(..t~ 1~ nf " . .' l RE(~E{\!ED ~ 'l ~'1 ... .t;. P. BOX 400 l . "[} ..,.n I';;W'.~~ BARRI ,ONTARIO ,. . " ftr. ,'.( I'"'' ".I4T- -. ." ,~ 1... .. ;) .' ,,' \,'n ~Y' . . l ~ \~ ~ ,". ..-...., . ~~~R~Sn:r;_" \.~~ . ~: "'-:01 .. 0\/ THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF B~_ ~~ COMMUNITY SERVICES ~.t Sf; ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT "Committe/llo Total Sen.'ice Excellence" , February 20,2004 File: E03-LO To whom it may concern: The City of Barrie is undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to develop a \vastewater tTeatment strategy for the City, pursuant to the approved procedures as defined in the Municipal Class Environmental As:;essment (EA). The Corporation of the City of Barrie wishes to advise that the Public Infonnation Centre #2 has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 2"0,2004, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Sir Robert Banie Room at City Hall, 70 Collier Street to allow the public an opportunity to comment regarding this project. If you are unable to attend the Public Information Centre #2 and wish to discuss the alternative design concepts, please contact the unders:.gned. A draft EA Study Report, which contains details of the alternative design concepts, has been prepared and will be available for review af:er February 23,2004, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the foHowing locations: Clerks Office 70 Conier Street City of Barrie 151 Floor Engineering Department 70 CoUier Street City of Banie 61h Floor Attached is a copy of the Information Bulletin #2 and Comment Sheet. If you have any concerns or comments, please complete the attached Comment Sheet and bring it to the Public Information Centre #2, or submit it by mail before March 15,2004 to: Mr. J. Parent, P. Eng. Corporation of the City of Barrie, Engineering Department, 70 Co11ier Street, Banie Ontario, L4M 4T5 Fax: 705-739-4247 Fm1her information ]11ay be obtained by contacting the undersigned at 705-739-4220 extension 4362, e-mail marent((l~city.barrie.on.ql. T~?ilC01 orzt~ n of the City of Barrie ~)~ " .,1- Je/, ) t'~ . nt:P. Eng. Infrastructure Planning Engineer "THE PEOPLE ARE THE CITY" The City of Barrie Expansion of the Water Pollution Control Centre Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Information Bulletin # 2 Background and Purpose The City of Barrie is continuing its Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to develop a wastewater treatment strategy for the City. This study is being undertaken to meet future wastewater servicing needs in the City created by population and employment growth. Wastewater from residential, commErcial, industrial and institutional users within the developed areas of the City is treated at the Water Pollution Control Centre (WPCC) located near the southwest shore of Kempenfelt Bay between Bradford Street and Lakeshore Drive. The plant location is shown in Figure 1. 1ne WPCC has an average rated flow capacity of 57,100 m3 per day. Flows to the WPCC currently average about 45,000 m3 per day. The WPCC is approaching its capacity limits, and additional treatment capacity will be needed to accommodate the projected increase in population and employment growth. Figure 1 - Location of WPCC 1\E1\IPENFELT BAY ';'17. :~ '<"~ WPCC %. , "'. 'R''':,,'':~:'. .,. .'r ~. '.. ....~.. ,. "'I< ~ -;J.. . 1. o "!-b ':.' ,. ~ 4i INFORMATION BULLETIN #2 - FEBRUARY 2004 Long Term Wastewater Treatment Strategy Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process This study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements for Schedule C projects, and requires that the foHowing phases of the Class EA process are completed prior to detailed design and construction: · Phase 1: Definition of the problem; · Phase 2: Identification and assessment of alternative solutions for meeting future treatment requirements, and selection of a preferred solution; · Phase 3: Identification and assessment of alternative design concepts (Le. treatment and site layout alternatives), and selection of a preferred design concept; and, · Phase 4: Preparation of an Environmental Study Report. Currently, alternative solutions have been identified and evaluated, and a preferred strategy recommended. This information bulletin provides a summary of the evaluation as well as a listing of alternative design concepts being considered in Phase 3 of this Class EA process. Alternative Solutions A Public Information Centre (PIC) was held in June 2003 and repeated in December 2003 to . introduce this project to the public and review agencies. At PIC #1, alternative solutions to meeting future wastewater treatment requirements were also presented. These solutions included: Alternative 1 - Limit Community Growth Alternative 2 - Water Efficiency Alternative 3 - Infiltration and Inflow Control Alternative 4 - Control Dis,:harges to the Sanitary Sewer System Alternative 5 - Phosphorous Trading Alternative 6 - Expand Wa:;te'water Treatment Capacity Alternative 7 - Expand Bio:>olids Storage Capacity Alternative 8 - Do Nothing Based on feedback received at the :PIC #1 and evaluation of these alternatives, a combination of alternative solutions was recommEnded as the preferred strategy. This combination included increasing the water efficiency, and inflow and infiltration control programs in the City of Barrie, as well as increasing treatment capacity. Expanding the existing WPCC and Oro- Medonte Biosolids Storage Facility was also recommended as part of the preferred strategy for increasing capacity. Current Wastewater Treatment Waste,vater from residential homes, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings are all collected and conveyed to the Barrie WPCc. A schematic of the treatment process is provided bCJOiN. Initially, raw sewage is pumped lip to preliminnry treatment systems, which are used to remove larger contaminants includng grit, stones and rags. Then the wastev\'ater flows to large tanks ca]]ed primary clarifiers that allow a majority of the solids associated with the wastewater to be removed. The liquid portion ':hen moves onto the aeration tanks where good bacteria use INFORMATION BULLETIN #2 - FEBRUARY 2004 long Term Wastewater Treatment Strategy Municipal Class Environmental Assessment the waste as a food source and are provided with oxygen to grow. This treatment system, which is termed 'activated sludge' :is one of the most widely used treatment processes in the world. The activated sludge system at Barrie differs from most other facilities in that a highly efficient proprietary aeration system (called UNOX) is utilized. The UNOX system uses pure oxygen rather than air, \-vhich significantly reduces the tank volume requirements compared to conventional technology and increases the rate of response to irregular waste loadings while also minimizing odorous air emissions. Following that stage of contaminant removal, the water, now called 'mixed liquor', is transported to the secondary clarifiers, which allow the bacteria grown in the UNOX system to be separated from the treated waste\vater. The bacteria are then returned to the aeration tank to maintain their population. Next, the rotating biological contactors act as a habitat for a diff=rent type of good bacteria that remove ammonia from the wastewater. The cleaner water then passes through sand filters and ultraviolet disinfection before release into Kempenfelt Bay through an engineered outfal1 pipe. All major tankage at the Barrie WPCC is constructed with concrete covers, thereby facilitating the containment of odom emissions and the visual impact of misting over the treatment units. The more potentially odorous CJreils of the plant such CiS the screening Clnd grit removal area are currently being equipped with a highly efficient odom control system. 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U6i~~i~~~)J ........ The treated solids are now called biosolids and can be beneficially reused. They are stored on- site at the WPCC or off-site <It the City's biosolids storage facility in the Township of Oro- Medonte before transportation to C'gricultural fields for land application. The biosoJids produced from the Barrie VVPCC are applied on agricultural land on a seasonal basis, during May through November. The biosolids contain mineral and organic nitrogen, micronutrients such itS /i!1c, Jrj<1gncsiul1l <1ncl copper, CJll-jlTlportant for pli1nl [,l'Owlh. ^1l hiosolicls HJUst meet Ministry of Environment guidelines before they can be applied to fields. INFORMATION BULLETIN #2 - FEBRLlARY 2004 Long Term Wastewater Treatment Strategy Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Raw Sewage .;Raw,:,>, .. Sew~ge;;: Pumping 'Station' .' :$cr~e:~~ . t,r,~~~fn ,Rein:c?Yal UNOX ,.Aeration . Tanks Secondary Clarifiers Final Effluent Liquid Product .. .. To Land Application Since PIC #1, the Ministry of Environment has established new regulations that require the City of Barrie to increase the amount of storage capacity for treated solids (i.e. biosolids) resulting from the wastewater treatment processes. To meet future regulations, expansion of biosolids storage capacity is therefore also b~jng considered as part of the City of Barrie's long-term wastewater treatment strategy. Expansion Design Alternatives As a first step in Phase 3 of the Class EA, numerous expansion design alternatives for both the liquids and solids treatment streams were identified. These long lists of design alternatives were reviewed based on the following mandatory or must-have criteria to develop a short-list of design alternatives that will be carried forward for more detailed assessment: TABLE 1: MANDATORY (MUST-HAVE CRITERION FOR SHORT LISTING TREATMENT DESIGN ALTERNATIVES) Criteria Description Proven technology A proven and/or successful emerging technology with a successful track record of operating experience in a similar operating environment. ~-----_._-- .._.__._~m.._'~.,'~~'__~'_'_________"___'____._'__"___'_--_._._--~---_..__.__.__._-_..--_.__.._----_.._----_. Cost-effectiveness Cost competitive with system in place elsewhere in Ontario and North America. _______________~._P--_.~_.- .P~P----_...__._-..._----_._--_..---- ----_._-_._._._......~--_._--_.- Suitable for City of Barrie conditions The alternative is appropriate for Barrie considering climate. surrounding land use, and is of appropria:e scale. -------------.----------..--..--..-.-------..---.--.-.....-----..----...-.--..---...,--..-.-.-...------....-----.------.--------.-----.--.----.------ -.------------.-----.------......-..-.-.-..---.--.-..-_...._--_.._..._._.~--_._--_._...--_._.._._--_...__._.---------." Regulatory approval Alternativ,~ has potential to meet Ontario Ministry of Environment requirements. Controllable environmental impacts Potential,mvironmental impacts of operation on a daily basis can be readily monitored and controlled. _._-_._...._--------_.._------------~---_._.._- .-.--....-.......-..----.-...-.-........---...---.-.-.....-._.._-,_.._..._.._-_.._.__.._.._..._---_.__.._.__._._--~----~._.._--.-~._---_.- _.__~___._~_.__._.__.______________.~;.._._._._...._.._.._..____......_.w_...._...__....._._._.......___........__~._"'....._'.........m....__._..~__."'._._......__'_..._.....w_.-...---~...._..-.-...--..---.----.-.-.-.._...~.._.-._--------. Suitable for long term period (Le. 20 years) The allerr ative is capable of meeting wastewater treatment demands to the year 2023 Compatibility with the existing configuration The allerrative chosen is compatible with existing processes and does not require major changes tJ existing infrastructure or operations. Liquid Train - Wastewater Treatment Capacity Eleven Jiquid train design aJternC1tires for expanding the Barrie WC1ter Pol1ution Control Centre were initiC111y identified. These dcsi,sn alternatives included combinations of both conventional technologies, \'\'hich are currently employed at the Barrie WPCC and are \'\'ell proven with respect to performance and operation and more innovative or emerging technologies that have INFORMA nON BULLETIN #2 - FEBRUARY 2004 4 Long Term Wastewater Treatment Strategy Municipal Class Environmental Assessment only been developed and practiced within the last few years. Innovative technologies have the potential for a higher quality prodt:.ct but performance and reliability may be compromised due to unfamiliarity. Of the eleven design alternatives the following six met the mandatory criteria and are being carried forward for detailed evaluation: Design Alternative 1 - Expand Existing System: This alternative is based on expanding the WPCC using the same unit processes as ar'2 currently used at the facility (e.g. construction of additional primary clarifiers, UNOX tanks, secondary clarifiers, tertiary facilities and disinfection facilities). Design Alternative 2 - Expand Existing System with Equalization: This alternative is similar to Alternative 1 in that the WPCC would be expanded using the same unit processes currently used at the plant. However, an equalization tank would also be constructed to dampen peak flO\vs, thereby reducing the expansion requirements of some unit processes. Design Alternative 3a - Membrane BiorE!actor Assisted Tertiary Nitrification I Bioaugmentation: This innovative alternative involves the addition of a highly efficient membrane bioreactor technology after the secondary clarifiers to significantly improve the removal efficiency of ammonia and phosphorus. The ammonia removing bacteria grown in the membrane bioreactors can be used to "seed" the UNOX tanks with the ammonia removing bacteria, thereby significantly increasing the overall treatment capabilities of the facility with reduced overall tankage requirements. Expansion of the primary clarifiers, the UNOX tanks, the tertiary facilities and the disinfection facilities will also still be required. Design Alternative 3b - Bioaugmentation using Tertiary Filter Backwash to Feed UNOX Tanks: This alternative is very similar to Alternative 1 and involves expanding the WPCC using the existing unit processes. The only major difference is that the solids removed by sand filters, which is substantially comprised of ammonia removing bacteria that has sloughed off the rotating biological contactors, would be directed to the UNOX tanks rather than to the raw sewage pumping station as is currently pr2cticed. This "seeding" of the UNOX reactors with ammonia removing bacteria may significantly increase the treatment capabilities and capacity of this critical area of the plant. Design Alternative 4 - Side-stream Bioaugmentation: This alternative involves expansion of unit processes similar to Alternative 1. However, a small reactor system would be constructed separately em-site to produce ammonia-removing bacteria to "seed" the UNOX tanks and improve treatment capabilities and capacity. Design Alternative 7 - Expand with Membrane Bioreactors: This alternative consists of constructing one additional primary clarifier and three UNOX aeration tanks. Secondary and tertiary treatment capacity \votdd be provded through the construction of ne\<v membrane bioreactors and conversion of the existing secondary facilities to membrane bioreactors. As mentioned previously, membrane bioreactors allen\' for more efficient rem.oval of ammonia and phosphorus compared to conventional technologies. Solids Train - Biosolids Treatment Capacity b'cduC1tion of the solids train required a slightly different approZlch to aJ10w for the best combination of treatment and end use options. The long list of treatment and end use options that were reviewed are as follows: INFORMATION BULLETIN #2 - FEBRUARY 2004 Long Term Wastewater Treatment Strategy Municipal Class Environmental Assessment TABLE 2: SOLIDS TREATMENT AND END USE OPTIONS Solids Treatment Type Solids Treatment Option Biosolids (liquid form) Processing Dual digestion - existing system Conventional anaerobic digestion Two phase digestion (acid phase/gas phase) Temperature phased digestion Thermophilic anaerobic digestion ---------.. Biosolids (solid form) Processing Composing Drying Alkaline stabilization Incineration -.----- ~_._---_._-~ End Use Options for Biosolids Agriculluralland landfill disposal Landfill cover Retail sale Incineration / ash disposal The long list of design alternatives was reviewed based on the mandatory criteria identified in Table 1. A short list of processing and end use options were identified based on the review. Solids treatment design alternativEs were developed based on a combination of the short listed processing and end use options meeting the mandatory criteria. The solids treatment design alternatives assessed in detail are: Existing Design - Digestion -+ Liquid Storage -+ Private Land Application Design Alternative 1 - Digestion -+ Dewatering -+ Composting-+ Landfill Cover, Private Land Application Design Alternative 2 - Dewatering -+ Composting-+ Landfill Cover, Private Lan~ Application Design Alternative 3 - Digestion -+ D~watering -+ Alkaline Stabilization -+ Landfill Cover, Private Land Application Design Alternative 4 - Dewatering -+ Alkaline Stabilization -+ Landfill Cover, Private Land Application Design Alternative 5 - Digestion -+ Liquid Storage -+ Private Land Application, Municipally Leased/Owned Land Application Design Alternative 6A - Digestion -+ Dewatering -+ Landfill Design Alternative 68 - Digestion -+ Dewatering -+ Landfill Cover These design alternatives involve construction of additional solids processing facilities at the \-\TPCC (e.g. digestion tanks), and may also include expansion of biosolids storage capacity at the City's storage facility in the Township of Oro-Medonte. Assessment of Design Alternatives A detailed assessment of cxp,msion alternatives was undertaken. A summary of the assessment is presented in Tables 3 and 4. INFOAMA TION BULLETIN #2 - FE8RUARY 2004 Long Term Wastewater Treatment Strategy Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Recommendation Given future flows of 102,000 m3/clay and associated future effluent quality criteria, the preliminary conclusions and recommendations from the assessment are: Expansion of the Barrie WPCC is planned in stages. The next planned expansion is within about 5 years and will expand the rated capacity of the plant from 57,100 m3/day to 76,000 m3/ day. To meet these needs it is recommended that the plant be expanded using the same unit processes as are currently employed (Design Alternative 1) due to its compatibility with the existing system, ease of implementation, proven and known treatment capabilities, and ability to meet effluent requirements; and, . Design Alternatives 3b and 4 may allow the Barrie WPCC to improve upon current nitrification performance and reliability, thereby allowing the City to treat an increased volume of wastewater while meeting effluent ammonia limits in the long term. However, due to the uncertainty in the extent of benefits of this bioaugmentation alternative, it is recommended that it be pilot tested prior to implementation To meet future biosolids treatment and utilization needs it is recommended that Design Alternative 5, digestion and liquid storage with greater control over right of land application, be implemented. Design Alternative 5 includes digestion but does not provide dewatering. It is a variation on the existing strategy with the exception that liquid biosolids are applied to land which the City of Barrie has purchased, leased, or has purchased the rights of application to during non-routine situations. Construction works necessary as a component of Design Alternative 5 at the first stage of expansion include: An equalization tank suitable for either supernatant or filtrate equalization be provided at the Water Pollution Control Ce::l.tre, with a volume of 300 to 500 m3sized for one day of equalization; A new 3,400 m3 primary anaerobic digester at the Water Pollution Control Centre; and, . Two more biosolids storage tanks at the Oro-Medonte Off-site Biosolids Storage Facility as a contingency plan for wet weather, long winter, etc. The tanks will be covered with capacities of 9,500111.3 each. INFORMATION BULLETIN #2 - FEBRUARY long Term Wastewater Treatment Strategy Municipal Class Environmental Assessment TABLE 3: DESIGN ALTERNATIVES FOR EXPANSION OFTHE BARRIE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL CENTRE 1 - Expand Existing 2 - Expand Existing 3a - Membrane-assisted 3b - Bioaugmentation 4 - Side-stream 7 - Expand with Criteria System System with Influent Tertiary Nitrification I using Tertiary Filter Bioaugmentation Membrane Bioreactor Flow Equalization Bioaugmentation Backwash to UNOX Tanks Technical Compatible with existing Compatible with existing Increase effluent quality Compatible with existing Compatible with existing Increase effJuent quality but limited track record but limited track record Meets effluent quality Meets effluent quality Imp!ementation Implementaton challenges challenges; limited track Meets effluent quality Meets effluent quality Higher utility usage Easily implementable Easily implementab!e record Easily imp!ementable Easi!y imp!ementable High utility usage Natural Impacts water quality -will Impacts water quality -will Can improve water quality Impacts water quality -wi!! Impacts water quality -will Can improve water quality only meet eff!uent quality only meet effluent quality with increased eff!uent only meet effluent quality only meet effluent quality with increased effluent quality quality Increased air emissions for operation Social I Greater footprint than Potential for odourous Small footprint Greater footprint than Greater footprint than Smaller foot~rint than Cultural membranes emissions membranes membranes existing system Health Enclosed tankage Enclosed tankage Enclosed tankage Enclosed tankage Enclosed tankage Enclosed tar:kage therefore low risk to therefore !ow risk to therefore low risk to therefore !ow risk to community community Requires chemica! community community Requires chemical systems for membrane systems for membrane Occupational requirements Confined space entry for cleaning Occupational requirements Occupational requirements cleaning well understood equalization tank well understood well understood maintenance Economic Est. Capital: $30.9 M Est. Capital: $37.1 M Est. Capital: $44.8 M Est. Capital: $31.4 M Est. Capital: $32.5 M Est. Capita!: $53.1 M Least costly for operation Less costly than new New technology - Less costly than new Less costly than new New techno:ogy - high and maintenance technologies increased capital and technologies technologies capital and ~:f0cyclc costs Iifecycle costs INFORMATION BULLETIN #2 - FEBRUARY 2004 8 Long Term Wastewater Treatment Strategy Municipal Class Environmental Assessment TABLE 4: DESIGN ALTERNATIVES FOR EXPANSION OF BIOSOL/DS TREATMENT CAPACITY Existing - 1 - Digestion, 2 - Dewatering, 3 - Digestion. 4 - Dewatering. 5 - Digestion. 6a - Digestion, 6b - Digestion, Digestion. Liquid Dewatering. Composting. Dewatering, Alkaline Liquid Storage, Dewatering, Dewatering. Criteria Storage. L,md Composting, Landfill Cover I Alkaline Stabilization, Land Application Landfill Lz.ildfill Cover Application Landfill Cover / Land Application Stabilization. Landfill Cover / based on various Land Application Landfill Cover I Land Application land ownership Land Application Technical May present land Implementation Implementation Implementation Implementation Greater control over Relative ease of Rela::ve ease of availability issues challenge challenge challenge challenge land application implementation implementation Risk & performance Risk & performance Risk & performance Risk & performance options uncertainty uncertainty uncertainty; fewer uncertainty; fewer feasible end uses feasible end uses Natural Recycling and Recycling and Recycling and Recycling and Recycling and Recycling and Decreases landfill Decra:Jses landfill reuse of nutrients to reuse of nutrients to reuse of nutrients to reuse of nutrients to reuse of nutrients to reuse of nutrients to capacity capE:ciiy land land; may allow co. land; may allow co. land land land compost with compost with municipal organic municipal organic waste waste Social I Existing system Composting seen Composting seen Greater potential for Greater potential for Existing system Would decrease WOt:.,d decrease Cultural accepted by public as beneficial reuse as beneficial reuse odourous product odourous product accepted by pUblic landfHt life sooner land:::! life sooner Health No risk to No risk to No risk to No risk to No risk to No risk to No risk to No r:sk to community health & community health & community health & community health & community health & communtty health /). community health /). corr.'11umty healtn /). safety safety safety safety safety safety safety safelY Operator health & Operator health & Op~rator health & Operator health & Operator health & Operator health & Operator health & Operator health & safety risks minimal safety risks minimal safety risks minimal safety risks minimal safety risks minimal safety risks minimal safety risks minimal safety risks minimal and understood and understood and understood and understood and understood and understood and understood and understood Economic Est. Capital: $9.4 M Est. Capital: $38.8 Est. Capital: 39.6 M Est. Capital: $31.7 Est. Capital: $31 M Est. Capital: $11.5 Est. Capital: $18.2 Est. Capital: $18.2 M M M M M Least costly, O&M New technology, New technology, costs known New technology, high capital and New technology, high capital and Similar cost to Higher cost than Higr.er cost than high capital and O&M costs high capital and O&M costs existing, increased existing due to existing due to O&M costs O&M costs cost for flexible land landtiU tipping tees landfill tipping lees application options and other and other operations operations INFORMATION BULLETIN #2 - FEBRUARY 2004 9 Long Term Wastewater Treatment Strategy Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Next Steps To provide individuals and review agencies 'with further information on the alternatives for expansion of the Barrie Water Pollution Control Centre and the Oro-Medonte Off-site Biosolids Storage Facility, and the recommended strategies, a Public Information Centre is scheduled for: Date: Time: Location: Tuesday March 2, 2004 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sir Robert Barrie Room, City Hall, 70 Collier Street The PIC will consist of an informal drop-in centre with displays showing existing processes at the plant, evaluation criteria, and assessment of the expansion alternatives and present details on recommended methods for expansion, including potential impacts and mitigation measures. City of Barrie staff and their consultants, CH2M HILL Canada Limited, wil1 be on hand to answer any questions. Please plan to attend. If you cannot attend and have comments, m would like to continue to receive project irlfornlation, please contact one of the following: Jeff Parent, P.Eng Planning Engineer The City of Barrie P.O. Box 400, 70 Collier Street Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Email: jparent@city.barrie.on.ca Phone: 705.739.4220 Ext. 4362 Amy Wong Staff Consultant CH2M HILL Canada Limited 135 Bayfield Street, Suite 201 Barrie, Ontario L4M 3B3 Email: amy.wong@ch2m.com Phone: 416.499.9000 Thank you for your participation in this study. INFORMATION BULLETIN #2 - FEBRUARY 2004 .. The City of Barrie Expansic)n of the Water Pollution Control Centre Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Comment Sheet - March 2, 2004 The City of Barrie is interested in receiving the community's comments, questions and concerns regarding the proposed €~xpansion of the Water Pollution Control Centre. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief comment sheet. All comments will be carefully considered in the Class I~nvironmental Assessment Study. 1. \Vas the time and location of the Public Information Centre convenient for you? o Yes oNo 2. Did the Public Information Centre help you to better understand the need for the project? o Yes 0 No 0 Uncertain 3. Did you have enough opportunity to ask questions, make comments or express concerns? o Yes oNo 4. Were those questions answered to your satisfaction? o Yes 0 No 0 Not Applicable 5. Do you have any comments, concerns, questions or suggestions regarding the preferred alternative solutions (i.e. water efficiency, inflow and infilh'ation conh'ol, expansion, etc.)? 6. Do you have emy comments, concerns, questions or suggestions regarding the approach and decision making process of this project? -_.._--~._-_.._~---_. COMMENT SHEET - FEBRUARY 2004 Long Term Wastewater Treatment Strategy Municipal Class Environmental Assessment 7. Do you have any comments, concerns, questions or suggestions on the alternative strategies to provide increased wastewater h'eatment capacity for the liquid and solids trains (i.e. expand existing system, new technologies, etc.)? 8. Do you have any comments, concerns, questions or suggestions regarding the recommended strategy for providing increased liquid wastewater treatment capacity (i.e. expansion with enhancement of the current processes and pilot advanced technologies)? 9. Do you have any comments, concerns, questions or suggestions on the recommended . sh'ategy to provide increased biosolids processing and storage capacity (i.e. expand existing system, pilot advanced technologies, and provide two additional biosolids storage tanks at the Oro-Medonte Off-site Biosolids Storage Facility)? Other cOllli11ents? COMMENT SHEET - FEBRUARY 2004 2 " long Term Wastewater Treatment Strategy Municipal Class Environmental Assessment " Public Consultation 1. How useful did you find the Public Information Centre? (please circle one) Very Useful Not Very Useful 1 2 3 4 5 2. How would you describe the r,ature of your interest in this study? o Member of the General Public o Member of an Interest Group. Please specify: o Consultant. Please specify o Agency Representative. Please specify: o Other. Please specify: 3. Please provide your name, address, and telephone number (OPTIONAL - this information will be included in the Environmental Study Report). Additional Comments: 71wnk YOt,: for your partidpation in this study. Please return this completed Comment Sheet to staff at the Regish'ation Table or you may fax or mail it, by March 15, 2004, to: Jeff Parent, P.Eng Planning Engineer The City of Barrie P.O. Box 100, 70 CoJJicr'Slrcct Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Emai1: jparenf.{{Ocitv.barrie.on.ca Phone: 705.739.4220 Ext. 4362 Amy Wong Staff Consultant CH2M HILL Canada Limited 135 Bayfield Streel, Suile 20] Barrie, Ontario L4M 3B3 Email: 8I1."!y.wong@ch2m.com Phone: 416.499.9000 COMMENT SHEET - FEBRUARY 2004 3